TENORIO, Rapheal

The White Mountain Independent, Show Low, Arizona ~ 05/20/2005 Rapheal Tenorio, 60, died Saturday, May 14, 2005 in Lakeside. He was born in Santo Domingo Pueblo, New Mexico and grew up in Albuquerque where he graduated High School. After high school he graduated from Coyne University in Chicago, Ill. Ralph had five children, Ralph, Jr., Keith, Josinta, Brianna, and Eric. He met Wilma Joy Powell of May 5, 1981. They enjoyed 24 years of companionship in a wonderful marriage. Ralph was an electronic technician. In his free time he enjoyed spending time with his many friends. He especially loved having a barbeque and inviting everyone over. Ralph was a very talented man at making jewelry. Silver and turquoise watch bands, rings, belt buckles, and hatbands were among his specialties. Ralph is survived by his wife, Wilma Joy Tenorio of Lakeside; children, Ralph, Jr. of Tucson, Keith of Grants, NM, Josinta of Grants, NM, Brianna of Ysleta, NM; step daughters, Diane Henderson of Roswell, NM, Bilye Anne Bilio of McLeansboro, IL; two brothers, Martin and Felix, Jr. both of Santo Domingo Pueblo, NM; two sisters, Frances Abieta, Dorothy Coriz both of Santo Domingo Pueble, NM; mother, Tonita Abieta of Santo Domingo, Pueblo. He was preceded in death by his son, Eric; father, Felix Abieta; one brother, John. Private family services will be held. For those who have special memories, comments, or would like to send private condolences, you are invite to visit www.owensmortuary.com.