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Etta Padilla Tso

1952 - 2013

Etta Padilla Tso obituary, 1952-2013, Lake Valley, NM

BORN

1952

DIED

2013

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Cope Memorial Chapel Farmington

404 West Arrington Street

Farmington, New Mexico

Etta Tso Obituary

Etta Padilla Tso, 61, of Lake Valley, passed away on Sunday, June 16, 2013, in Albuquerque. She was born May 19, 1952, in Otis, to Johnson and Betty Padilla Tso. She was born to Bita'hnii ni'ii, Tod'aheedliinii yashchiin and for Tsenahabitnii dabicheii, Nihoobaanii dabinaii.
Etta was employed with Lake Valley Navajo Head Start, Lake Valley Chapter Vice; chapter coordinator, Whiterock Chapter House, Aging Senior Citizen of Cove, Ariz., Lake Valley/Whiterock, pastor of Lake Valley Church of God, Secretary/Treasurer of Lake Valley Chapter, Senior Citizen Committee of Lake Valley Chapter and the Lake Valley School Board.
She avidly read the Navajo Bible, wrote for pleasure, enjoyed weaving rugs and she had a great sense of humor.
Etta was preceded in death by her father; brother, Cecil Padilla Tso and her grandparents, Billy and Mary Juan.
She is survived by her mother; brothers Gilbert Tso (Rebecca), of Galatia, Ill., Edison Tso (Deborah), of Lake Valley and Nelson Tso (Delores) of Toadlena and sisters, Esther Tso, of Lake Valley, Edith Vandever (Harry), of Lake Valley, Rita Fuentes-Vazquez, of Lake Valley and Margaret Tso (Mark), of Midvale, Utah.
A funeral service will be 11 a.m. on Friday, June 21, at the La Vida Mission, in Lake Valley, officiated by Evangelist Michael J. Lee.
Burial will follow in the family plot in Lake Valley.
Join the family for the reception at the Lake Valley Church of God.
Pallbearers are Edison Tso, Donovan Eldridge, Harold Cly, Naashan Tso, Obadiah Tso and Nelson Tso. Alternate pallbearers are Ricky Beyale, Nathan Etcitty, Preston and Shemaiah.
Donations can be made to Esther Tso or to Cope Memorial Chapel, 404 W. Arrington St., Farmington, NM 87401.
Etta's care is entrusted to Cope Memorial Chapel, 404 W. Arrington St. in Farmington, 505-327-5142.
Those who wish to express their condolences may do so at www.serenityandcompany.com.

Published by Farmington Daily Times from Jun. 20 to Jun. 28, 2013.
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RIP my dear cousin. God saw u were tired so He callef u home. We will forever keep u near, in our hearts. Love You Cousin.

Leta Juan

January 26, 2014

We are very SORRY to hear about the loss of another GREAT LADY from the lake valley community. Etta was a great friend of ours.We will miss her GREATELY. our LOVE AND PRAYERS goes out to the FAMILY.

Larry H Montoya

June 25, 2013

My heart goes out to Tso Family.

dennis pioche

June 24, 2013

My sincere sympathy goes to the family of Etta. It was a great pleasure knowing her and working with her when she was a Coordinator for Lake Valley. She was a tremendous strong willed woman. Her work implemented a lot within her Chapter. May she rest in peace in the Loving Arms of the Lord. To the family: Stay Strong in the Lord, I know that has always been her wish and prayers. Til we meet again, my friend.

Lavinia Henry

June 24, 2013

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

The Lucas Family

June 21, 2013

Sad days for the Tso family, my thoughts and prayers are with you. May the peace of God that passes understanding guard your hearts and minds...

Keith Roberts

June 20, 2013

We send you thoughts of peace and courage. May you be comforted by the outpouring of love surrounding you.

The Peshlakai Family

June 20, 2013

great friend, wise women with many friends.

June 20, 2013

We send you thoughts and courage. May you be comforted by the outpouring of love surrounding you.

The Peshlakai Family

June 20, 2013

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