Raymond Belone

Belone died May 22, 2011, in Smith Lake. He was born Oct. 25, 1955, in Gallup. Belone was born into the Water’s Edge People Clan and born for the Salt People Clan. Belone attended Highland High School in Albuquerque and Chuska Boarding School. He worked with several contractors in construction and worked as a silversmith as his hobby. He was also very active in ministry outreach. Survivors include his brothers, Steven Belone of Albuquerque, Benjamin Belone of Gallup, Tony Shipley of Yahtahey, Leo Belone of Yahtahey, Daniel Belone of Prewitt, Rueben Belone of Nazlini, Pete J. Belone of Crownpoint; sisters, Joanne Charlie of Yahtahey, Roseann Slim of Yahtahey, Helen Leslie of Yahtahey, Elsie Myers of Rock Springs. Belone was preceded in death by Tom and Alice Belone. Pallbearers will be Danny Belone, Chris Peters, Reuven Belone, Rephuah Belone, Johnathan Commanche, McKeever Curley. The family will receive relatives and friends at Rock Springs Chapter House, following services. Cope Memorial Chapel 1830 Barbara Gallup, NM 87301 (505) 722-6671