DONA, Joseph, Sr.

Joseph Dona Sr., 68, of Bylas died July 9 [2003] in Mesa. He was born in Bylas and grew up in the Black Point and Navajo Point areas. He worked as a farm hand in Pima then moved to Phoenix to attend trade school to become a heavy equipment operator. He worked for the Bureau of Indian Affairs for many years. Survivors include his wife, Carmen; four sons, Tim Lee Ethelbah, Darin Dewane Dona, Joseph Dona Jr., and Rufus Dona; five daughters, Theresa Susan, Jo Nell, Sherry, Pamela and Veronica Dona; 13 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Funeral service for Mr. Dona was conducted July 17 at Bylas Assembly of God Church. Interment was in Black Point Cemetery. Morris David's Safford Funeral Home handled arrangements.