Benjamin B. Descheenie

Descheenie died Jan. 12, 2010, in Peoria. He was born April 14, 1934, in Chinle, into the Water's Edge People Clan for the Start of the Red Streak People Clan. Descheenie was a NAC Roadman and retired from Union Pacific. Survivors include his sons, Chris, Patrick, Perry; daughter, Cornelia Billie; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Descheenie was preceded in death by his wife, Alia Descheenie; parents, Helen Lee, Descheenie Tso; brothers, Don Joe Descheenie, Ben Joe Descheenie; sister, Louise Tracey. Pallbearers will be Jerry Billie, Ivan Tsosie, Hank Williams, Hanson Williams, other family members. Arrangements are entrusted to: Tse Bonito Mortuary 16 Alma Dr. Tse Bonito, New Mexico 505-371-5565