GUSHONEY, JR., Raynor

The White Mountain Independent, Show Low, Arizona 10/22/2004 Raynor "Jumboy" Gushoney, Jr., 38, died Saturday, Oct. 16, 2004 in Whiteriver. He was born in Whiteriver where he grew up and attended school. After getting his G.E.D. he graduated from the ITT Technical Institute and began working as a slot technician at Hon-Dah Casino. He had three daughters, Courtney, Heather Ray, and LaCher. In his free time he loved fishing the reservation lakes, especially Hawley Lake. He also liked to hunt. Jumboy was a good father, spending time with his children and always had a good sense on humor. He will be missed by all. Raynor is survived by his companion; Jodi Quay, three daughters; Courtney Gushoney, Heather Ray Gushoney, and La Cher Tessay, parents; Raynor Gushoney Sr. and Erma Brooks Burnette, step-father; Richard Burnette, two brothers; Tyrundo Gushoney and Jared Gushoney, four sisters; Norma Gushoney Kitcheyan, Erina Gushoney, Erna Gushoney Dosela, and Misty Ethelbah, eight uncles, five aunts and many nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral Services will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 24, 2at the North Fork Miracle Church. A two-day wake will begin at 10 a.m. Friday, October 22. Interment will be in the Whiteriver Cemetery. Owens Mortuary of Show Low handled the arrangements.