Melissa Bonito

Melissa Bonito of Whiteriver, Arizona passed away on June 6, 2020 in Phoenix, Arizona. She was 85. Melissa was born on September 22, 1934 in Whiteriver, Arizona to the late Clinton and Stella (Massey) Dayaye.

She is survived by her sons, Leon Bonito Sr., Ronald Bonito, Marcus Bonito Sr., Chester Bonito and Eddie Bonito; sister, Agnes Declay; 15 grandchildren; 40 great-grandchildren and 9 great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Ronald Bonito, Sr.; sons, Randy Bonito, Hilbert Bonito, Gilbert Bonito, Gerald Bonito, Randall Bonito, Jr.; daughter, Vickie Sue Bonito; grandchildren, Angela Bonito, Lonnie Wayne Bonito, Myron Bonito and Geralyn Bonito.

Graveside services will be held 10:00 A.M. Thursday, June 18, 2020 at the Whiteriver Cemetery in Whiteriver. Please follow the Resolution passed by the Tribal Council and practice social distancing.