BEDONIE, Albert Jack

The Daily Courier, Prescott, Arizona Monday, January 10, 2011 Albert Jack Bedonie, 22, died Jan. 6, 2011 in Prescott. Albert was born on Nov. 17, 1988 in Tuba City and resided and attended school in Prescott Valley for the past 18 years with his sister Tiffany and foster family. Albert's life would seem too short to many, but for those who were touched by him, we understand that the quality of existence far exceeds quantity of time in which you live it. His gentle smile could melt the hearts of those around him and though he never spoke a word, his voice and thoughts could always be heard. Although Albert's illness made him appear frail, he possessed strength and perseverance and the ability to overcome incredible odds and physical challenges. Albert is survived by his foster family, Alberta Knize, JJ Knize, Gail Gosyun, Carolyn (Bill) Palmer, Kathleen Kohler, Frank (Tina) Knize and children, Kim (Dan) Little, and Linda Knize Ables and children; and birth family, Albert (Irene), Tiffany, Bonie, Teresa, Albert, Alonzo, Alisa, Albertson, Alfonzo, Anthony, Chad, Tobey and Anderson Bedonie. He was preceded in death by his birth mother Lilly Bedonie. A Celebration of Albert's life will be on Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2011 with visitation from 5 to 7 p.m. and services following at Arizona Wakelin Bradshaw Chapel, 8480 E. Valley Road, Prescott Valley, with Fr. Daniel Vollmer, of St. Germaine's Catholic Church officiating. You are invited to log on to www.ruffnerwakelin.com to sign Bea's guest book, and share a memory with the family. Arizona Wakelin Bradshaw Chapel assisted the family with final arrangements. Information provided by survivors.