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WACONDA, FRANK August 15, 1930 November 27, 2013 Daddy, Father, Uncle, Grandfather, Great-Grandfather and Friend to many passed away just before midnight on Thursday with his daughter by his side. Frank was born in Mesita, NM on Laguna Pueblo where he resided his entire life. Frank is survived by his daughter, Barbara Waconda, grandson Dalton Anthony Davis (Jolanda), great-grandson Kyrie Anthony Davis; son Franklin David Waconda, granddaughters Megan Leigh, great-granddaughter Keauna, Autumn Lynn (Clemente) great-grandchildren, Cyler and Kyia Aragon, and granddaughter Brittany Starr (and a new great-grandson on the way), daughter-in-law Yvonne Waconda; and son, Gilbert Waconda. In addition, his special nieces Juhree Leon (Anthony) granddaughters Jocelyn, Bobbi, Rheannon Analla and Valita Leon (Matt) grandchildren Aydres, Ai'yanna, and Ayla Abeita and many close relatives and friends. Frank was pre-deceased by his wife Mary Ann Waconda, son Lloyd Waconda and sister Florence Whitefeather. Frank retired from the Bureau of Indian Affairs-Southern Pueblo Agency after 30 plus years of service as a Heavy Equipment Operator. Through his entire life, Frank was involved in livestock owing herds of cattle, sheep and goats, maintaining one of the largest herds of sheep in Laguna at one time. The animals were his life, he took care of them and they took care of him. Always working hard for all. He held numerous positions with the Sedillo Cattle Association and Laguna Sheep Association, as well as serving as Livestock Inspector. Frank was a proud Korean War Veteran serving in the Air Force and Marines. Frank will be brought to the family home in Seama Village, NM on Sunday, December 1, 2013 at 4 p.m. followed by Rosary at 7:00 p.m. at the family home. Services will be held on Monday, December 2, 2013 at the Seama Presbyterian Church at 10:30 a.m. followed by burial at the Seama Village cemetery. The family extends their gratitude to the staff of the Laguna Rainbow Elderly Care Facility for the care given our father during the last two years of his life.
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