Jerry Lupe

Jerry Lupe, age 46, passed away June 6, 2009 in Whiteriver. Jerry was born August 23, 1962 in Whiteriver, Arizona to Nelson & Eva (Cruz) Lupe, Sr. Jerry loved working on cars and cooking. His family was his life, especially his three youngest daughters. Jerry met and spent 12 years with Ruthie Susan before being recently married on February 29, 2009. He is survived by his wife, Ruthie Lupe of Whiteriver; 4 daughters; Nikki (Darin) Nez, Je'ree Lupe, Stormy Lupe, Jarin Lupe all of Whiteriver; 6 grandchildren; mother, Eva Lupe of East Fork; brothers; Ronnie (Vera) Lupe of Whiteriver, Arnold (Elvina) Lupe of Whiteriver, Everett (Patricia) Lupe of Whiteriver, Gary (Bernita) Lupe of East Fork, Leo Cruz of East Fork, Antone Cruz of Albuquerque, New Mexico; sisters, Anette Tenijith of East Fork, Arlene (Burton) Natan of East Fork, Vallery (Crisantos) Bead of Hondah, Neysa Aguino and Minda Trusdell both of Phoenix, AZ. He is preceded in death by a daughter, Jerilyn Lupe; grandson, Harper Nez; father, Nelson Lupe, Sr., sisters, Carmen & Rebecca Lupe. A 2 night wake will begin 10:00 AM Saturday, June 13, 2009 at his residence in Whiteriver. Funeral services will be held 1:00 P.M. Monday June 15, 2009 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Fort Apache Branch Chapel. Interment will be in the Dove Street Cemetery.