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Helen Platero, our beloved, cherished mother, lifelong resident of Tohajiilee, NM, passed away Sunday, August 3, 2003, surrounded by her family. She is survived by her daughters, Lucy Lorenzo of Paguate, Lillie Francisco and Linda Platero both of Albuquerque, Stella Alcott and Elizabeth Largo both of Gallup and her sons, Dan Joe Platero and Vincent Platero Sr., both of Albuquerque. She is also survived 28 grandchildren, 64 great grandchildren, four great great grandchildren and her sister, Mary Chapo of Tohajiilee. Helen was the matriarch of our family, who gave us our clan, Taa baaha. She was born for Nakai dineh clan in Crownpoint, NM, to Merejildo Chavez (Tohajiile) and Bessie Martinez Chavez. Friends and family are invited to attend Funeral Services on Friday, August 8, 2003 at 10:00 a.m. at Chapel of Sunrise, 7601 Wyoming Blvd., NE, Albuquerque. Burial will follow at Fairview Memorial Park, 700 Yale Blvd., SE, Albuquerque. Sunrise Funeral Options 7601 Wyoming Blvd NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 (505) 821-0010
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