LOVATO, Ophelia

Ophelia Dempsey Lovato, 45, passed away Oct. 6, 2006 in Tucson. She was born Dec. 29, 1960, in Winslow to Nelson and Jane Dempsey. Ms. Lovato enjoyed crafts, baking yeast bread and horseback riding. She loved being around her family and making people laugh. She was a loving person. Her eyes would light up when she flashed her big bright smile. She is survived by her husband, Frank Lovato of Winslow; mother, Jane Dempsey of Leupp, children; Armando Bahe of Winslow and Arianne Bahe of Winslow; brother, Darren Dempsey of Leupp; sisters, Debbie Gutierrez of Flagstaff, Jacqueline Arthur of Mesa, and Beverly Harry of Nixon, Nev. She is also survived by her three grandchildren Da'Shaan Bahe, Tanaya Bahe and Ayden Bahe. She was preceded in death by her father, Nelson Dempsey in July 1996. Funeral services at the Leupp Church of the Nazarene. Arrangements handled Norvel Owens Mortuary. The Arizona Daily Sun, Oct. 9, 2006