The White Mountain Independent,
Show Low, Arizona ~ Feb 28, 2011
Lenzo Alchesay Sr., 71, died peacefully Thursday, Feb. 17, 2011, at Mercy Gilbert Hospital in Gilbert from complications of kidney disease.
Lenzo was born Nov. 28, 1939, in Carrizo to the late Archie and Esther (Truax) Alchesay.
He was so proud of his White Mountain Apache Tribal roots as well as his Mexican heritage. In his younger years, Lenzo loved to play a good game of basketball. He met his life sweetheart, Florence Albert, and they married May 6, 1963, at the Open Bible Lutheran Church in Whiteriver. They would have celebrated their 48th wedding anniversary in just 10 weeks.
As newlyweds, Lenzo and Florence would regularly go into the forest and cut and stack a couple cords of wood, almost on a daily basis. They worked well together and were able to complete a load of wood in as little as 15 minutes.
Lenzo thoroughly enjoyed the out-of-doors and the many activities he was able to do outside. He was an avid hunter throughout his life and easily tracked dozens of deer and elk over the years. Lenzo also loved a good fishing trip. He fished in just about every stream, river and lake in the White Mountains; his favorite was Hawley Lake.
As a young man, Lenzo began working for the forestry department of the BIA in 1956 as a Limestone Hot Shot Fireman. In 1968, he started working at FATCO in Whiteriver as a lumber grader and grade changer. Over the years he received promotion after promotion and retired as foreman. He was well-liked by all his coworkers and found that no task was too great for him to tackle.
Lenzo was a devoted family man. He adored his wife, cherished his children and loved his grandchildren. Some of his happiest moments were spent with them. No one will miss him more than his family, who looked up to him as their exemplary patriarch.
Lenzo is survived by his wife, Florence Alchesay of Whiteriver; four children: Alonzo Alchesay, Treva Massey (Dave), Zasu Steele, Lenzo Alchesay, Jr., all of Whiteriver; two sisters: Annie Tessay, Elmira Alchesay, both of Whiteriver; two brothers: Leonard Alchesay (Caroline) of Whiteriver, Norbert Alchesay of Cibecue; nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
A two day wake for Lenzo begins at 10 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 24, at the Alchesay family home, 100 E. Willow Street in Whiteriver. Funeral services will begin at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 26, at the Whiteriver Miracle Church.
The concluding service and interment will follow at the Whiteriver Cemetery.
Lenzo's family acknowledges all those who have expressed sympathy through thought and deed. Your love and prayers are very much appreciated.
Owens Livingston Mortuary of Show Low handled arrangements.
Those who have special memories and would like to send private condolences or sign an online guest book are invited to visit website www.owenslivingstonmortuary.com.
Show Low, Arizona ~ Feb 28, 2011
Lenzo Alchesay Sr., 71, died peacefully Thursday, Feb. 17, 2011, at Mercy Gilbert Hospital in Gilbert from complications of kidney disease.
Lenzo was born Nov. 28, 1939, in Carrizo to the late Archie and Esther (Truax) Alchesay.
He was so proud of his White Mountain Apache Tribal roots as well as his Mexican heritage. In his younger years, Lenzo loved to play a good game of basketball. He met his life sweetheart, Florence Albert, and they married May 6, 1963, at the Open Bible Lutheran Church in Whiteriver. They would have celebrated their 48th wedding anniversary in just 10 weeks.
As newlyweds, Lenzo and Florence would regularly go into the forest and cut and stack a couple cords of wood, almost on a daily basis. They worked well together and were able to complete a load of wood in as little as 15 minutes.
Lenzo thoroughly enjoyed the out-of-doors and the many activities he was able to do outside. He was an avid hunter throughout his life and easily tracked dozens of deer and elk over the years. Lenzo also loved a good fishing trip. He fished in just about every stream, river and lake in the White Mountains; his favorite was Hawley Lake.
As a young man, Lenzo began working for the forestry department of the BIA in 1956 as a Limestone Hot Shot Fireman. In 1968, he started working at FATCO in Whiteriver as a lumber grader and grade changer. Over the years he received promotion after promotion and retired as foreman. He was well-liked by all his coworkers and found that no task was too great for him to tackle.
Lenzo was a devoted family man. He adored his wife, cherished his children and loved his grandchildren. Some of his happiest moments were spent with them. No one will miss him more than his family, who looked up to him as their exemplary patriarch.
Lenzo is survived by his wife, Florence Alchesay of Whiteriver; four children: Alonzo Alchesay, Treva Massey (Dave), Zasu Steele, Lenzo Alchesay, Jr., all of Whiteriver; two sisters: Annie Tessay, Elmira Alchesay, both of Whiteriver; two brothers: Leonard Alchesay (Caroline) of Whiteriver, Norbert Alchesay of Cibecue; nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
A two day wake for Lenzo begins at 10 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 24, at the Alchesay family home, 100 E. Willow Street in Whiteriver. Funeral services will begin at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 26, at the Whiteriver Miracle Church.
The concluding service and interment will follow at the Whiteriver Cemetery.
Lenzo's family acknowledges all those who have expressed sympathy through thought and deed. Your love and prayers are very much appreciated.
Owens Livingston Mortuary of Show Low handled arrangements.
Those who have special memories and would like to send private condolences or sign an online guest book are invited to visit website www.owenslivingstonmortuary.com.
The White Mountain Independent,
Show Low, Arizona ~ Feb 28, 2011
Lenzo Alchesay Sr., 71, died peacefully Thursday, Feb. 17, 2011, at Mercy Gilbert Hospital in Gilbert from complications of kidney disease.
Lenzo was born Nov. 28, 1939, in Carrizo to the late Archie and Esther (Truax) Alchesay.
He was so proud of his White Mountain Apache Tribal roots as well as his Mexican heritage. In his younger years, Lenzo loved to play a good game of basketball. He met his life sweetheart, Florence Albert, and they married May 6, 1963, at the Open Bible Lutheran Church in Whiteriver. They would have celebrated their 48th wedding anniversary in just 10 weeks.
As newlyweds, Lenzo and Florence would regularly go into the forest and cut and stack a couple cords of wood, almost on a daily basis. They worked well together and were able to complete a load of wood in as little as 15 minutes.
Lenzo thoroughly enjoyed the out-of-doors and the many activities he was able to do outside. He was an avid hunter throughout his life and easily tracked dozens of deer and elk over the years. Lenzo also loved a good fishing trip. He fished in just about every stream, river and lake in the White Mountains; his favorite was Hawley Lake.
As a young man, Lenzo began working for the forestry department of the BIA in 1956 as a Limestone Hot Shot Fireman. In 1968, he started working at FATCO in Whiteriver as a lumber grader and grade changer. Over the years he received promotion after promotion and retired as foreman. He was well-liked by all his coworkers and found that no task was too great for him to tackle.
Lenzo was a devoted family man. He adored his wife, cherished his children and loved his grandchildren. Some of his happiest moments were spent with them. No one will miss him more than his family, who looked up to him as their exemplary patriarch.
Lenzo is survived by his wife, Florence Alchesay of Whiteriver; four children: Alonzo Alchesay, Treva Massey (Dave), Zasu Steele, Lenzo Alchesay, Jr., all of Whiteriver; two sisters: Annie Tessay, Elmira Alchesay, both of Whiteriver; two brothers: Leonard Alchesay (Caroline) of Whiteriver, Norbert Alchesay of Cibecue; nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
A two day wake for Lenzo begins at 10 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 24, at the Alchesay family home, 100 E. Willow Street in Whiteriver. Funeral services will begin at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 26, at the Whiteriver Miracle Church.
The concluding service and interment will follow at the Whiteriver Cemetery.
Lenzo's family acknowledges all those who have expressed sympathy through thought and deed. Your love and prayers are very much appreciated.
Owens Livingston Mortuary of Show Low handled arrangements.
Those who have special memories and would like to send private condolences or sign an online guest book are invited to visit website www.owenslivingstonmortuary.com.
Show Low, Arizona ~ Feb 28, 2011
Lenzo Alchesay Sr., 71, died peacefully Thursday, Feb. 17, 2011, at Mercy Gilbert Hospital in Gilbert from complications of kidney disease.
Lenzo was born Nov. 28, 1939, in Carrizo to the late Archie and Esther (Truax) Alchesay.
He was so proud of his White Mountain Apache Tribal roots as well as his Mexican heritage. In his younger years, Lenzo loved to play a good game of basketball. He met his life sweetheart, Florence Albert, and they married May 6, 1963, at the Open Bible Lutheran Church in Whiteriver. They would have celebrated their 48th wedding anniversary in just 10 weeks.
As newlyweds, Lenzo and Florence would regularly go into the forest and cut and stack a couple cords of wood, almost on a daily basis. They worked well together and were able to complete a load of wood in as little as 15 minutes.
Lenzo thoroughly enjoyed the out-of-doors and the many activities he was able to do outside. He was an avid hunter throughout his life and easily tracked dozens of deer and elk over the years. Lenzo also loved a good fishing trip. He fished in just about every stream, river and lake in the White Mountains; his favorite was Hawley Lake.
As a young man, Lenzo began working for the forestry department of the BIA in 1956 as a Limestone Hot Shot Fireman. In 1968, he started working at FATCO in Whiteriver as a lumber grader and grade changer. Over the years he received promotion after promotion and retired as foreman. He was well-liked by all his coworkers and found that no task was too great for him to tackle.
Lenzo was a devoted family man. He adored his wife, cherished his children and loved his grandchildren. Some of his happiest moments were spent with them. No one will miss him more than his family, who looked up to him as their exemplary patriarch.
Lenzo is survived by his wife, Florence Alchesay of Whiteriver; four children: Alonzo Alchesay, Treva Massey (Dave), Zasu Steele, Lenzo Alchesay, Jr., all of Whiteriver; two sisters: Annie Tessay, Elmira Alchesay, both of Whiteriver; two brothers: Leonard Alchesay (Caroline) of Whiteriver, Norbert Alchesay of Cibecue; nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
A two day wake for Lenzo begins at 10 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 24, at the Alchesay family home, 100 E. Willow Street in Whiteriver. Funeral services will begin at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 26, at the Whiteriver Miracle Church.
The concluding service and interment will follow at the Whiteriver Cemetery.
Lenzo's family acknowledges all those who have expressed sympathy through thought and deed. Your love and prayers are very much appreciated.
Owens Livingston Mortuary of Show Low handled arrangements.
Those who have special memories and would like to send private condolences or sign an online guest book are invited to visit website www.owenslivingstonmortuary.com.
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