Margaret Harjo Obituary

Margaret "Margo" Elizabeth Harjo

Margaret was born January 17, 1935 in Auburn, Nebraska. She passed away on November 22, 2012 in her home surrounded by her loving family. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 38 years, Jeff Harjo; sister, Shirley Howell and brothers, Lawrence McKenney and Mac McKenney. Margaret is survived by her loving sister, Melva (McKinney) Russell; sons, Jerry (Susan) Harjo and Dennis Harjo; daughters, Debra Harjo, Rhonda (Joe) Burich, and Regina (Tom) Bickett; along with 10 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She will be deeply missed by all. A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, November 30, 2012, 11:00 a.m. at McNerney's Mortuary Chapel. Please sign the guestbook at mcnerneysmortuary.com and dailybreeze.com. In Lieu of flowers donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 3333 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90010 or the United Cerebral Palsy of Los Angeles, Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties, www.ucpla.org.

Published by Daily Breeze on Nov. 26, 2012.
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My condolences to the Harjo family. My heart and prayers are with you.

maria garcia

December 1, 2012

Our heartfelt condolences on the loss of your Mother. Margo will be greatly missed by all who knew her. May she rest in everlasting peace and may all of you be comforted by her loving memories. God bless you all!

Jimmy Rodriguez and Family

Jimmy Rodriguez

November 29, 2012

I wish to extend to Dennis,Rhonda,Gail and to members of your family my deepest sympathy on your loss of your mother I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.

Rita Hallas(Lopez)

November 29, 2012

LEEMONIQUE HARJO

November 28, 2012

I am so sorry to hear about Margo. I will never forget how much fun she was and such a sweet lady. She accepted me into her house with her family and made me feel so welcome. God Bless you Margo. Lisa Lenn

November 27, 2012

Our thoughts and Prayers to the Harjo family
Ruben and Gloria Gonzales

November 27, 2012

Dear Rhonda, Jerry, Dennis, Gail and Families;
I am so sorry about your MOM's Passing. Our prayers and thoughts are with you all.
Love Andy & Janeen Murray

Andy & Janeen Murray

November 26, 2012

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Jaebee, Mickey Donner

November 26, 2012

Our condolences and prayers are with you all, love the Gardner Family.

November 26, 2012

I will always remember the good times we had together. Rest in Peace my friend.

kitty burich

November 26, 2012

Grandma you will always be forever in my heart. I thank you for being there for me and the kids. I'll love you always. Tarri Lynn

Tarri Novakovich

November 26, 2012

Rhonda,
So sorry to hear of your loss. Mothers are always close to our hearts and I remember you often speaking of your beloved mother.

Irene Chavira McCarthy

November 26, 2012

Always in our hearts.

Marde & Kaeleen

November 25, 2012

Our condolences to the Harjo families, our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Rosie and Danny Martinez

November 25, 2012

Gone but NEVER forgotten!

Neecole Mardesich

November 24, 2012

My condolence to the family. Margo, was one of the most beautiful lady in so many ways. She will be surely missed. She is singing with the angels that are surrounding her precious soul. May she rest in peace. Darlene

November 23, 2012

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