Services for Leo Nelson 52, of Grants, New Mexico will be held on Monday-February 9, 2009-10:00 AM at Compassion Mortuary. Burial will follow at the Grants Memorial Park.
Mr. Nelson was born on September 14, 1956 into The Mescalero Apache People and for The Red Running Water into the People Clan
at Crownpoint, New Mexico and he passed away on February 1, 2009 in Grants, New Mexico.
He is survived by his Children: Aaron Nelson of Ft. Defiance, Arizona, Eric Nelson of Ft. Defiance, Arizona, Betina Nelson of Ft. Defiance, Arizona, Leander Nelson of Grants, New Mexico; Sister: Betty Becenti of Grants, New Mexico; Brother: Roy Nelson of Grants, New Mexico and 4 Grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his parents: Fred Nelson and Evangeline Largo Nelson; Brothers: Raymond Nelson and Arviso Nelson.
Pallbearers will be: Aaron Nelson, Herbert Nelson, Jr., Durwin Nelson, Ricky K. Nelson, Shawn K. Nelson and Eric Nelson.
Honorary pallbearers will be: Herbert Nelson, Sr., Roy Nelson, Leander Nelson and Benson Becenti.