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Elizabeth Frances Johnson, 72. was born in the village of Mesita, Laguna Pueblo. Elizabeth attended St. Catherine Indian School and graduated from the Albuquerque Indian School and attended the Draughon's Business College. She was employed by the Bureau of Indian Affairs until her retirement in 1996. Elizabeth made her home in Paguate, Laguna Pueblo, with her husband of 46 years, Roland. She served as "First Lady" of the Pueblo during the seven terms that her husband served as Governor of the Pueblo. She was an active member of the St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Paguate and enjoyed playing Bingo and patronizing the Pueblo's casinos. Elizabeth is survived by her husband, Roland; three children, Paul and wife, Kaye, Jacqueline and fiancee Duwayne and Marilyn; six grandchildren, Branden, Danielle, Samantha, Kirsten, Katelynne, and Monique; one great-grandchild, Caiden; sisters, Shirley, Louise, Roselyn, Ida; brother, Joseph; and numerous nephews, nieces, cousins, and other relatives. Services will take place at the Pueblo of Laguna, Village of Paguate with Rosary Service Sunday, November 16, 2008, at 7:00 p.m. at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Paguate. Funeral Mass will be held Monday, November 17, 2008, 11:00 a.m., at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Paguate Cemetery. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made in her memory to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or the Laguna Rainbow Elderly Center, Laguna Pueblo. Please visit our online guestbook for Elizabeth at RememberTheirStory.com. French Mortuary, Inc. 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE (505) 275-3500
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