Donald Benjamin

Jul 3, 1956 - Jan 24, 2025July 3, 1956 - January 24, 2025

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Donald Benjamin

Jul 3, 1956 - Jan 24, 2025July 3, 1956 - January 24, 2025


Place of birth

Shiprock, NM

Most recently lived in

Shiprock, NM

Donald's favorite hobbies

Riding his Harley

Donald's favorite foods

Mexican

Favorite bands and musical artists

Classic rock bands

Interesting facts about Donald

Donald loved nothing more than

go hiking around the mesa

Favorite place in the world

Up top of the mesa where we have ancestral home.

Favorite TV shows

Favorite sports

Obituary

Donald Benjamin 68, of Shiprock passed away at home on Friday January 24, 2025. Donald was born July 03, 1956 to Kee & Rose Benjamin. Donald worked for N.E.C.A. for many years and ventured out as owner operator of his Trucking company. He was a father, grandfather, Great grandfather. He will be dearly missed and remembered for his loving and caring personality

He was preceded in death by his Father and mother, Kee & Rose Benjamin. Brother; David Joe. Sister; Ilene Woods. Son; Daniel “Buddy” Benjamin.

He is survived by his brother; Jones Benjamin, Dennis Benjamin. Sisters; Ramona Chavez, Helen Dodge. Sons; Darnell Benjamin, Kyle Benjamin, Drew Benjamin. Daughters; Tianey Yellowhair, Renee Shorty, Darreth Benjamin. Granddaughters; Tyrissa Benjamin, Willow Benjamin, Arial Manuelito, Kaiya Shorty, Myzel shorty, Layal Shorty, Maleah Shorty, Ally Benjamin, Aubrey Benjamin, Gabrielle Benjamin. Great granddaughter; Ohiyah Sumpter.

Viewing will be held on Friday January 31st 2025 from 4pm to 6pm at Cope Memorial Chapel in Kirtland. Funeral services will be held on Saturday February 1st at First Wash Assembly of God, HWY 491 to farm road TR 364 to 1st wash, from 10am to 11am. Burial at Shiprock cemetery immediately after funeral service

Donations are accepted by phone through Cope Memorial Chapel under Donald Benjamin 505-598-9636

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Donald

Born on July 3, 1956

Shiprock, NM

Passed away on January 24, 2025

Shiprock, NM

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