Tonita Ann Holgate, 71, of Taos Pueblo passed away September 29, 2010. She is preceded in death by husband, Eugene Holgate, Jr., daughter, Regina Jean Holgate, grandson, Elijah Seth Montoya and sister, Linda Tewa. She is survived by son, Eugene Holgate III, daughter, Yvonne Holgate (Marty Lucero), grandchildren, Naarah Holgate, Jessica Holgate, Tamar Montoya, Natahlie Holgate, Anthony Lucero, Eugene Holgate IV, Katherine Holgate, Justin M. Lucero and Emelina Lucero, 2 great grandchildren, Seth and Zaiden Gomez. She is also survived by sisters, Cynthia Dan and Glory Adams, brother-in-law, Dennis Tewa and many other relatives and friends.
Evening service was held on October 1, 2010 at Rivera Chapel. Funeral service was held on October 2, 2010 at the First Indian Baptist Church. Interment followed at the Sierra Vista Cemetery.