IIrene D. Pioche, 80, was born into the Tachiinii (Red Running Into Water People) Clan and born for Tabaaha (Edge Water) Clan. Irene attended Rehoboth Christian School up to the 8th grade. She enjoyed singing, crocheting, sewing, playing the harmonica, and sightseeing. Survivors include her son, Ian D. Pioche; daughters, Wilhelmina Stevens, Leona Joy Pioche, Roselyn Martinez, Cheryl Thomas, and Shashonia Castro; sisters, Caroline Tague; and eight grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. Irene is preceded in death by Robert Pioche Jr., Amy Henry, Albert Henry, Alice Steffes, and Chinabah Johnson. Pallbearers were Adrian Pioche, Valentin Martinez, Mark Castro, Steven Saucedo, Bobby Martin, and Luther Brown. Honorary pallbearers were Albert Pioche Jr., Ian D. Pioche, Erna D. Thomas Jr., and Cleophus Curley. Arrangements are entrusted to: Cope Memorial Chapel
1830 Barbara
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 722-6671