Santa Fe, New Mexico
JAMES S. HENA GRANDDAD, February 9, 1930 - December 27, 2014. Services and burial were held in Tesuque Pueblo. James S. Hena "Granddad", a U.S. Army veteran (1950-1953) in the Korean Conflict; James was an inspiring leader devoting his life to serving Native People: Governor of Tesuque Pueblo,...
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I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your father this year. What a great man he was to so many. Prayers to all the family. I am just now seeing the notice of his passing while searching for you.
Michele McCallion-Christner
April 29, 2015 | Louisville, KY
To all survivors: Louie, your father had inspired me from the first time I met him in 1974 at Shiprock. He asked me to work with him in establishing the Navajo Community College Shiprock Branch Campus and is now a leader in Indian Community colleges in sciences and engineering. Mr. Hena devoted his life to serving native people especially at the highest level in U.S. government. I will miss my dear friend and think about the good things we did as I traveled with him to Washington D.C. and...
January 22, 2015
Always in our hearts, always in our lives. We miss you dearly. A caring and loving person. A great leader, a legend in our time.
Barb Romero
January 09, 2015 | Santa Fe, NM
Any amount of words can not describe you and what you meant to me.
Thank You Dad. Love You Dad.
Myra Archuleta
January 09, 2015 | AZ
To all survivors: Louie, your Dad was always an example of a genuine human. His character as a leader in the native community extended beyond New Mexico. His kindness to all peoples was an indicator of his beliefs. I am honored to have been in his presence.
Joseph Tapia
Joseph Tapia
January 08, 2015 | Alb., NM