Billie Tom

Mr. Tom died Jan. 23, 2010, in Pinedale, NM. He was born Sept. 25, 1927, also in Pinedale, NM. Mr. Tom worked for the Santa Fe Railroad for over 37 years. He became a rancher after retirement. Survivors include his wife, Mary B. Tom of Timber Ridge; son, Tee Tom of Mariano Lake; daughters, Lorraine Tom Martinez of Timber Ridge; brother, Charlie Billy of Rainbow Canyon; seven grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren. Tom was preceded in death by his parents, Nezba and Tom Billy; daughter, Katherine Tom; sisters, Sarah Beyale, Elta Lynch; brother, John Billie. Pallbearers will be Travis Tom, Casey Tom, Kyle Tom, Roderick Martinez, Jymn Mariano, Herbert Murrillo. Arrangements are entrusted to: Cope Memorial Chapel 1830 Barbara Ave. Gallup, New Mexico 505-722-6671