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Johnny Rusty Manuelito

Tó Hajiileehé, NM, USA

April 9, 1942 - February 7, 2020

Apr 9, 1942 - Feb 7, 2020

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Johnny Rusty Manuelito, 77, of To’Hajiilee, New Mexico, passed away in the early morning hours on February 7, 2020 surrounded by his beloved family. He was born on April 9, 1942 in Crownpoint, New Mexico, the son of the late Joe Manuelito and late Annie Wero.

In Johnny’s young adult years, he served as a Navajo Nation police officer, was drafted and served the USArmy—Military Police in Korea, became an EMT in Crownpoint, and worked as an assistant cook at the ToHajiilee Community School. Soon after, Johnny learned to silversmith, where he became an exceptional craftsman.

He is survived by his wife, Jennie T. Manuelito; three daughters— Elvera Manuelito, Charlene Manuelito and Manuela Renteria; and two sons— Travis Manuelito and Otis Manuelito, along the numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents and his son, the late Curtis Emmanuel Manuelito.

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