Jerry Benally

AZTEC
Jerry Benally
May 31, 1962-Jan. 25, 2013

Jerry Benally, 50, of Aztec, passed away on Friday morning,
Jan. 25, 2013. He was born May 31, 1962 in Shiprock,
but grew up in Aztec.
While growing up his nickname was "Ten-speed."
He loved boxing, race cars and painting cars.
He loved to hang out at Robison Bros. in Aztec.
He loved his nieces and nephew.
Jerry is survived by his mother, Ida Werito; brothers,
Edwin Werito, Lucius Benally, Lewis Benally.
Gilbert and Bertha Benally; sisters, Mary Blackhorse,
Pauline Werito and Irene Werito and husband,
Tommy Juan. Jerry was preceeded in death by his
maternal grandparents, John and Lucy Werito.
A funeral service will be 10 a.m. on Thursday,
Jan. 31, at Navajo Brethren in Christ Mission in Otis.
Pallbearers are Lewis Benally, Tom S. Juan,
Tyrone Juan, Michael Benally, Emerson Victor
and Tyson Benally.
Jerry's care is entrusted to
Cope Memorial Chapel of Kirtland,
458 County Road 6100, 505-598-9636.