Adeky Sr. was born into the Mexican People Clan for the Folded Arms People Clan. Adeky worked for the Fort Wingate ordinance, was a rancher and well known silversmith. He was an Army Veteran, well known and active member of the Chichiltah Chapter. Survivors include his sons, Robert Adeky, Gilbert, Phillip, Glenn, Howard Adeky, Leo Willie; daughters, Marlene Nez, Glessie Smith, Marion Yazzie; brothers, Raymond, Carl Boyd; sisters, Agnes Samuel, Shirley Begay, Annie Taylor, Lottie Bay, Maxine Merrill, Lucy Antone; 40 grandchildren; 72 great-grandchildren; 37 great-great-grandchildren. Adeky was preceded in death by his wife, Irene Adeky; parents, Mustache Boyd, Juanita Francisco; son, Frank Willie; brothers, Jack Adeky, Frank Yazzie; sisters, Anita Francisco, Sadie Boyd, Linda Barber; one grandson. The family will receive relatives and friends at Two Wells, following services. Arrangements are entrusted to Cope Memorial Chapel.
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