COLELAY, Santiago (J.T.)

The White Mountain Independent, Show Low, Arizona ~ 07/30/2013 Santiago ‘J.T.’ Colelay April 28, 1991 - July 16, 2013 In loving memory of Santiago “J.T.” Colelay, who died Tuesday, July 16, 2013, in Phoenix. He was born April 28, 1991, in Show Low. Santiago participated in wrestling at Whiteriver Elementary School, played football at Whiteriver Middle School, played basketball and was a baseball player. He was selected to the Little League All-Star team. He enjoyed playing softball with family in coed tournaments. He worked for Burger King in Whiteriver. He enjoyed fishing, camping and hanging out with friends. A two-day wake was held starting Friday, July 26, at the residence of Raymond and Valerie Burnette in Whiteriver. A church service was held July 28 at the Canyon Day Miracle Church, with Bishop Leroy Tate officiating. Burial followed at the Whiteriver Cemetery. Santiago loved and cherished his only child, a daughter: Santiyana Emani Colelay. “We will miss his big smile and pranks and jokes that he played on his friends and family.” Special thanks to: Robert and Marjorie Romero, Julian Lupe and Carilynn Kasey, Manuel and Loretta Garcia, Genevieve Lupe and family, Marcus and Vonda Bonito and family, Jasper Colelay Jr. and family, Jackson and Mardician Gass, Dallison Steele, all of the Tribal Department, and friends and family that donated. Services were handled through Owens Livingston Mortuary - White Mountain Chapel of Show Low. For those who have special memories and would like to send private condolences, or to sign the online guest book, visit www.owenslivingstonmortuary.com.