Zanagoliche Benally Obituary
The memory of Zanagoliche Benally of Mescalero, New Mexico, who passed away on December 8, 2024 at the age of 69, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Zanagoliche Benally to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Kee Benally and Angeline Bigmouth; her grandparents, Alberta Simms Begay and Bradley Bigmouth; her siblings, Myron Dechilly, Carol Ann Dechilly and Hariett Dechilly; and her daughter Drusilla Tsinnijinnie.
She is survived by: her sons, Alvin Benally and Percy Benally; her siblings, Simon Simms Sr., Harold Dechilly, Karen Geronimo and Alberta Dechilly; and her close friend Thomas Tsinnijinnie. She is also survived by numerous cousins, nieces, nephews and their family.
A rosary was held on Friday, December 13th 2024 from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM at 636 Mission Rd, Mescalero, NM 88340. A graveside service was held on Saturday, December 14th 2024 from 6:45 AM to 7:45 AM at the Mescalero Cemetery. A reception was held on Saturday, December 14th 2024 at 12:00 PM at the Mescalero Community Center (107 Sunset Loop, Mescalero, NM 88340). A vigil service was held on Saturday, December 14th 2024 at 7:00 PM. A funeral service was held on Saturday, December 14th 2024 at the Mescalero Cemetery.