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1982
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2013
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Leatrice Tourtillot Obituary
She was a traditional bird and jingle dress dancer. She was also an accomplished seamstress. She was a wonderful person and would help anyone in need. She had a strong spirit and will be in our hearts and memories forever.
Leatrice is survived by her daughter, Alora Irene Dugan; father, John Tourtillott; mother, Deborah Tourtillott; brothers, Matthew and Nolan Tourtillott; grandmother, Nancy Montague Sr.; grandmother, Rosemary Tourtillott; uncles, Milson H. Jose, Joseph R. Jose, Monte Montague, Wayne (Louie) Tourtillott, Maynard Tourtillott, Lee Tourtillott, David Tourtillott; aunts, Leona Jose Marquez, Nancy D. Montague Jr., Densil Montague and Sadie Kellan; great uncles, Douglas Osborne, Norman Osborne and Gordon Osborne; numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband Burton Dugan; uncle, Delmar L. Jose Jr., paternal grandfather, Wayne Tourtillott; maternal grandfather Delmar L. Jose Sr., maternal great-grandparents, Joseph Benedict and Mary Osborne.
Visitation will be held at Funeraria del Angel on April 26, 2013 from 5PM to 10PM with rosary at 7PM. Mass will be held at St. Thomas Indian Mission on Saturday, April 27, 2013 at 10AM with traditional tribal ceremony to follow at the Quechan Big House.
Pallbearers will be John Tourtillott, Matthew Tourtillott, Nolan Tourtillott, Ramiro Marquez Jr., Joseph R. Jose, Monte Montague, River Montague, Kody Jose, Travis Owl Jr. and Milson Jose Jr.
Honorary Pallbearers are Douglas Osborne, Norman Osborne, Gordon Osborne, Marlow Jose Jr., Roderick Johnson, Albert Balderrama, Steve Banegas, Mike Montague Sr., Mitchell Vest, Blake Laurenzana and Roy Ellingsworth.
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Memories and Condolences
for Leatrice Tourtillot
Jackie Benedict
May 5, 2013
Dear Deb and family, I just learned of your grievous loss. I am so sorry. She was a lovely person and mother. My prayers and thoughts are with you. God bless you and yours. Love, Jackie
Arturo &Penny Correa
April 28, 2013
I will never forget your smile .may the lord bless you and your family
Monica Beard "The Maverick"
April 28, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family. Leah I will always remember you, always with your smile.
lisa and brad massey
April 27, 2013
Sending our thoughts and prayers to the families
Robert&Larissa Ponce
April 27, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with entire family at this time.
Karen (Pruitt) King
April 27, 2013
My prayers to the family for strength in this time of sorrow.
Virginia Gilbert
April 27, 2013
REST IN PEACE LEA..
Sharon & Chynna Cachora
April 27, 2013
Our deepest sympathy for your loss Debra, our condolences go out to the Tourtillott and Jose families
Lucina & Family
April 26, 2013
Sorry for your lose to the Tourtillott Family. Leatrice you were a cool and funny chic to hangout with just got to know you and now your gone. RIP Leatrice your gunna be missed.
Emmett&Shari&Family. Hartt & Mattias
April 26, 2013
Our Prayers and Condolences to the Tourtillott Family.
Ruth Miller-Cortez
April 26, 2013
So sorry for your loss Debra & family. My prayers & thoughts are with you. Take care.
P Roosevelt
April 26, 2013
sending prayers of strength to get your family through this tyme... you are missed..
sena Fierro
April 26, 2013
My prayers and thoughts go out to your daughter and family.R.I.P Leah
April 26, 2013
Deb and John the Lopez Marquez family send our deepest condolences, all of your family are in our prayers:"(
Tony keyoite
April 26, 2013
Debra i'm so sorry to hear about your daughter. my thoughts and prayers for you and your family on your loss.
April 26, 2013
RIP LEATRICE...Sorry for your loss Tourtillott family.
Sheena
April 26, 2013
Rest in peace Leatrice..??
Refugio & Stinky Cachora
April 26, 2013
Our prayers are with you and your family
RIP Leatrice
April 25, 2013
Our deepest condolences and love go out to the entire Tourtillott family! Your family is our family. Leatrice will be missed by all.
Leslie, Kent and Corey Stein
Connie Wofford(Payne)
April 25, 2013
Deb, you and your family are in my prayers.
Find comfort in knowing that our Lord has a special place for her. Please keep your Love and Faith of Jesus, close to your heart, to help comfort you.
My deepest sympathy.
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