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© Lawton Ritter Gray Funeral Home ~ Lawton OK Lawton, Oklahoma June 2020 August 7, 1935 ~ June 9, 2020 Funeral service for Robert "Bobby" Pewo, 84, of Apache will be at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, June 15, 2020 in the Lawton Ritter Gray Funeral Home Chapel with Marvin Deleware, Terry Ware, and Edmond Tate Nevaquaya officiating. Due to COVID-19; the family would appreciate that all visitors wear a mask and practice good social distancing. Mr. Pewo passed away on Tuesday, June 9, 2020 in Lawton, OK. Burial will be at Cache Creek Cemetery of Apache, OK. Arrangements are under the direction of Lawton Ritter Gray Funeral Home. Viewing will be held from 1:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 13, 2020 and 1:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 14, 2020 with a prayer service being held from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, June, 14, 2020 at the funeral home. Bobby was born on August 7, 1935 in Apache, Oklahoma. Bobby grew up in Apache and attended school in Apache and Fort Sill Indian School. He joined the United States Marine Corp and served his country during the Korean Conflict. He then lived in Dallas, Texas where he worked as a Machinist/Welder. He married Esther Anguiano on December 5, 1959 and they lived in Dallas until 1977 when they returned to Apache. Mrs. Pewo passed away on March 23, 2004. Bobby worked for Holly Tex Carpet Mill in Anadarko for many years before his retirement. He enjoyed Pow -wow's and was known for Fancy Dancer and Straight Dance Styles of dancing. He won the American Indian Exposition World Fancy Dance Championship as well as numerous Straight Dance and Golden Age Championships. Bobby never met a stranger and will be missed by all who knew him. He is survived by his children and their spouses, Wilma and Alva Dee Tsoodle, of Apache, OK, Billy and Tracy Pewo, of Anadarko, OK, Camillo "Tommy" Garcia, of Dallas, TX, David Garcia, of Dallas, TX, Susan and Troy Marlowe, of Garland, TX, Lydia "Lela" Garcia, of Grand Prairie, TX; he was God Parent to Rita Rodriquez, of Dallas, TX; adopted son, Eric and Heather Smith, of Pauls Valley, OK; his brothers and sisters, Deloris Aitson, of Elgin, Aurelia Craig, of Apache, OK, Dusty and Sandy Miller, of Fort Cobb, OK, Gaylon Miller, Jackie Miller, of Norman, OK, Clarissa Shaw, Frankie Ware, of Anadarko, and Marie Ware, of Anadarko, Beverly Isaac of Richard Spur, Georgia Sapcut of Lawton, Yonovea Sapcut of Richard Spur; 25 grandchildren, and numerous great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his mother, Alice Pewo Miller; his children, Wilson Pewo, Bobbie Jo Pewo, Daniel Garcia, Mary Barrientos, Alice Flores, and Norma Chalepah; his siblings, John Pewo, Jr., Wesley Miller, Carrie "Dodie" Miller Lowe, Juanita Mae Sneed, Redford Pewo, Bill Ware, Truman Ware, Tommy Sapcut, Butchy Sapcut, Wilbur Sapcut and Tommy Ware; his aunts and uncles, Velma Tooisgah, Ted Pewo, Sammy Pewo, Wilbur Pewo, Jr., Juanita Pewo Bentley, Pearl Pewo Ware, and Dorothy Sapcut. An online guestbook and sympathy cards are available at GrayFuneral.com. |
Lawton, Oklahoma August 2009 May 15, 1942 ~ August 3, 2009 APACHE Funeral for John Allen Pewo Sr., 67, Apache, will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at United Methodist Church of Apache with the Rev. Sharon Gomez and the Rev. Marvin Delaware officiating. Prayer service will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Comanche Nation Funeral Home Chapel. Mr. Pewo Sr. died Monday, August 3, 2009, in Lawton. Burial will be at Cache Creek KCA Cemetery, west of Apache. He was born May 15, 1942, in Lawton, to Alice Pewo. He was raised by Juanita Pewo Bentley and Lawrence D. Mithlo Sr. He attended Fort Sill Indian School and was a Golden Gloves Boxer. He entered the Air Force on March 3, 1961, in Oklahoma City and was discharged on December 2, 1965, at Travis Air Force Base in Fairfield, Calif. He served in Germany and received the Good Conduct Medal and the Longevity Award. He married Dora Ware on February 17, 1967, in Chickasha. They lived in the Apache area for the past 42 years. He was a member of the Comanche Nation of Oklahoma, Comanche Indian Veterans Association, and United Methodist Church of Apache. Survivors include his wife, of the home; two sons and their companions: John Allen Pewo Jr. and Laura Archilta; and Scotty D. Pewo and Tara Oyebi, all of Apache; a daughter, Nicole Hatfield, Apache; eight grandchildren: Jessie Pewo, Erwin Pewo, John Allen Pewo III, Dara Lynn Pewo, Flecia Pewo, Derrick Pewo, Alice Pewo and Jaylen Mcguire; four great-grandchildren: Ronald Mithlo, Raylynn Mithlo, Dekayla Pewo and Hayley Marie Pewo; five brothers: Robert Pewo and Lawrence Mithlo, both of Apache; Clifton Miller, Fort Cobb; Gayland Miller, Hinton; Jasper Mithlo, Houston; eight sisters: Juanita Sneed and Pam Mithlo, both of Oklahoma City; Carrie Lowe, Lawton; Jackie Lynn Miller, Norman; Gayle Bearshield, Clinton; Diane Downing, Midwest City; and Elizabeth Bently and Marie Hatfield, both of Apache. He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Michael Erwin Pewo; two brothers: Redford Aaron Pewo and Wesley Miller; a sister, Carrie Ann Paddlety; and grandparents: Wilbur Whitsey and Carrie Pewo Sr. Friends may call from 1-p.m. today and from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. |
Anadarko, Oklahoma March 2023 July 31, 1948 ~ March 24, 2023 Donald Gwen Pewo was born on July 31,1948 to Wilson and Ethel [Eikeahpihoodle Pewo. He passed away on Friday, March 24, 2023 in Anadarko, OK at the age of 74. Donald was a proud enrolled member of the Comanche Nation of Oklahoma and also of Kiowa and Apache descent. He was the last living grandson of Kiowa Charlie. Donald married the love of his life, Karen Louise Ahhaitty on July 31, 1986. He was preceded in death by his: Parents, Wilson & Ethel Pewo; Sisters, Gloriette Pewo, Ravina Pewo, Roberta Toehay, Madeline Soontay, and Glenda Mendez; Brothers, Calvin Pewo, Vernon Pewo Sr, Milton Pewo Sr, and Dennis Pewo: grandson, Navin James Pewo. Survivors include his: Wife: Karen Pewo of the home, Daughters: Donie Grace Pewo & husband, Andy Watashe, Anadarko, OK, Dawn Pewo, Fort Cobb, OK, DuShane Pewenofkit, Anadarko, OK, Son: Dennis Lyle Pewo, Fort Cobb, OK,Grandsons: Joel Britt, Sr, Montana; Roman Anthony, Chickasha, Ok; Jalen Lyle, Fort Cobb, OK; Brandon Lee, Ponca City, OK, Great Grandchildren: Joel, Jr & Annie Rose, Montana; Damian Lee & Masimo Grayson, Ponca City, OK, Adopted children: Queen & husband, Robert Crowels, Bartlesville, OK; William Tsosie, Claremore, OK; Vernon Tsosie, Claremore, OK; Jessie Bohay-White, Anadarko, OK, Adopted grandchildren: Tyler, Nakota, Eligea, Tag-Hee, Solomon Crowels, Bartlesville, OK; Christopher Tsosie, Claremore, OK; Lilah, Alan, and MeeZhinga Gibson, Ada, OK, Funeral Service: 11:00 a.m., Friday, March 31, 2023 First Baptist Church, Anadarko, OK Interment: Friday, March 31, 2023 Cache Creek KCA Cemetery, Apache, OK Wake Service: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m., Thurs., March 30, 2023 Ray and Martha's Funeral Home, Anadarko, OK Visitation: 1:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., Wed, March 29, 2023 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m., Thurs., March 30, 2023 Ray and Martha's Funeral Home, Anadarko, OK Under the direction of Ray & Martha's Funeral Home, Anadarko, OK |
Apache, Oklahoma August 2014 1949 ~ August 16, 2014 APACHE Funeral for Dora Zola Ware Pewo, 65, Apache, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at United Methodist Church of Apache. Burial will folllow at West Cache Creek KCA Cemetery, West of Apache, under direction of Comanche Nation Funeral Home. Dora died Saturday, Aug. 16, 2014. Wake service will be at 7 p.m. today at United Methodist Church of Apache. |
Apache, Oklahoma February 2017 June 9, 1951 ~ February 17, 2017 Dennis Lyle Pewo was born June 9, 1951 at the Kiowa Indian Hospital, Lawton. He was the son of Ethel Eikeahpihoodle Pewo and Louis Tselee. He made his home in Apache, with the love of his life, Mary Green Pewo. He was called to his heavenly home on Friday, February 17, at the age of 65 years. Prayer service will be Monday, February 20, at 7pm at the United Methodist Church of Apache with an all night wake to follow. Funeral will be Tuesday, February 21, at 10am at the United Methodist Church of Apache. Interment at Cache Creek Cemetery, Boone, Okla. Dennis graduated from Boone School and Apache High School in 1969. Dennis was a member of the Kiowa Tribe. He enjoyed watching his grandchildren play for the Apache Warriors and Geronimo Blue Jays. His favorite teams are the OU Sooners and Dallas Cowboys. A skilled carpenter, he worked for many years at the Kiowa Housing Authority. He retired in 2013 after 21 years of employment with Dolese. Dennis is survived by his wife Mary of the home, his daughter Crystal and husband Jason Lightfoot; his daughter DeAnna and companion Brendan Jones; his beloved pride and joys, Jasa Denise, Jeffrey Levi and Braeden Michael. Special nephew, Jeffrey Toehay and wife Candy; Sisters, Madeline Pewo Soontay and Glenda Pewo Mendez; Brother, Donald Pewo; special niece Joanna and husband Sam Redbone; namesakes, Dennis Pewo, Jonna Denise, Brettnee Denise, Jasa Denise and Lyle; and his granddog Carmen Denise. Proceeded in death by brothers, Vernon Pewo Sr, Calvin Pewo, and Milton Pewo Sr; sister Roberta Pewo Toehay, Eddie "Butch" Toehay. Grandparents, Eikeahpihoodle "Kiowa Charley" and Kla-koo-cha. Pall bearers: Jeffrey Lightfoot, Braeden Jones, Jason Lightfoot, Brendan Jones, Dustin BigMountain, Jordan Beartrack, Matthew Clark and Chad Toehay. Honorary pall bearers: Raymond Tselee, Earl Palmer, Thomas Laurenzana, Tobias Robles, Michael Tosee, Barry Wetselline, Nathan Tselee and Phillip Wetselline. Services are under the direction of Ray & Martha's of Anadarko, Oklahoma. |
© El Reno Tribune El Reno, Oklahoma January 2020 May 22, 1952 ~ January 14, 2020 Mary Ellen Green Pewo, 67, passed away on January 14, 2020. Mary was born May 22, 1952 to Bernice Soontay and Edgar "Butch" Toehay. She was raised by her grandparents Howard Allen and Alice ([omebo] Soontay at the Dah-tah-hay allotment in Boone, OK. Mary attended Boone School through the 8th grade and graduated from Apache High School in 1970. She attended Draughon's Business School in Tulsa, OK. She worked with various employers as a clerk at the Oklahoma City Police Department, administrative assistant at the Southern Plains Intertribal Center, was an administrative assistant and CHR at the Fort Sill Apache Tribe. She was an assistant and the Administrator for the Kiowa, Comanche, and Apache Inter-Tribal Land Use Committee. She was a lifelong accomplished seamstress. At a young age, she made her own custom clothing. She loved outfitting her only granddaughter in custom clothing and tribal regalia. Sewing was her passion and she was known for her unique star quilts. Mary was an avid sports Grandma and loved watching Jasa play softball, Jeffrey play football and Braeden play baseball and basketball. Mary and her late husband Dennis built their family home in 1981 in Apache, OK. She was a member of the Apache Tribe of Oklahoma and was also of Kiowa descent. She is survived by her daughters and their spouses: Crystal and Jason Lightfoot and DeAnna Pewo and Brendan Jones. Her only granddaughter, Jasa Lightfoot and companion Dustin BigMountain. Her grandsons, Jeffrey "Boogie" Lightfoot and Braeden Jones; special niece Henrietta Redbone; her brother Jeffrey Toehay and his wife Candy; sister Joanna Redbone and her husband Sam; brother-in-law Donald Pewo and his wife Karen. Mary was very blessed with her siblings Kathleen Green, Geraldine Pike, Inez Bread, Lynn Key, Lyman Key, Opal Key Wright, Robert Key Jr, Rudolph Key, Lorraine Russell and McArthur Key, as well as her sisters Cheryl Redelk, Romelia Kassanavoid, Karen Kopaddy and Bertha Tahhahwah; Uncle Robert "Bobby" Soontay and his wife Inetta; and her beloved Aunts Nettie Soontay and Bertha Soontay Hogan. She dearly loved all of her cousins, nieces, nephews, grandchildren and greats. She is preceded in death by: husband, Dennis Pewo and their infant twin son and daughter; her Father Eddie "Butch" Toehay and his wife Roberta Pewo Toehay; her Mother Bernice Soontay Key and her husband Bob Key of San Carlos, AZ; Uncle whom treated her as his own Howard "Tony" Soontay; her sisters Jolynne Toehay, Leann Parker Smith, and Nadine Kaulay; Aunts Roberta Attocknie, Cora Tiddark; and Uncle Richard Soontay. Visitation: 11 am - 8 pm, Thursday, January 16, 2020 9 am – 5 pm, Friday, January 17, 2020 Ray and Martha's Funeral Home, Anadarko, OK Wake service: 7 pm – 11 pm, Friday, January 17, 2020 United Methodist Church of Apache, Apache, OK. Funeral service: 11 am Saturday, January 18, 2020 United Methodist Church of Apache, Apache, OK Burial: 1:30 pm, Cache Creek KCA Cemetery, Apache, OK Under the direction of Ray and Martha's Funeral Home, Anadarko, OK |
Paris, Texas September 2006 May 23, 1952 ~ September 24, 2006 Hugo, Okla. - Funeral for MATTHEW AARON PEWO, 54, Hugo, will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Mahsetkey United Methodist Church, Apache, with the Rev. Milton Otis officiating. Prayer service will be at 7 p.m. Friday at Comanche Nation Funeral Home. Mr. Pewo died Sunday, Sept. 24, 2006, in Paris, Texas. Burial will be in Cache Creek KCA Intertribal Cemetery, west of Apache. He was born May 23, 1952, in Lawton, to Calvin and Flora Belle Hawzipta Pewo. He served in the Army from December 21, 1970, to November 1, 1973. He was stationed in Germany during the Vietnam era. He was a member of the Kiowa Tribe and the Comanche Nation. Survivors include his wife, Mary, of the home; a son, Joe Pewo Standifer, Sherman, Texas; a stepdaughter, Noella Leon, of the home; a stepson, Leslie Standifer, Rantoul, Ill.; three sisters: Sharon Cornwell, Dallas, Laura Berthina Barragan, Forney, Texas, and Denise Gonzalas, Carrollton, Texas; two brothers: Carvin Pewo, Dallas, and Paul Leon Pewo, Denver; aunts and uncles: Guss Hawzipta, Madeline Soontay, Glenda Mendez, Donald Pewo, Dennis Pewo; and many cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; his grandparents: Ella Tomah Two-Hatchet Hawzipta and Charles Hawzipta, Ethel Eikeahpihoodle Pewo and Wilson Pewo; and a brother, Duane Lee Pewo. |
Lawton, Oklahoma May 2023 May 11, 1953 ~ May 2, 2023 Our Heavenly Father called Curtiss Alan Pewo home, on May 2, 2023. Curtiss was born in Lawton, Oklahoma on May 11th, 1953 to Wilbur "Braids" Pewo Jr. and Ruth Pewo. He led a beautiful adventurous life through his love and faith. Curtiss served in the U.S. Marine Corp., and was a proud member of the Comanche Nation. Curtiss is survived by: youngest sibling Carrie Ann Desamais, daughters Andrea, Crystal, Heather, Sons Corbin, Curtiss Jr., Robert; grandchildren Nuthomi Adam, Angelica, Brandon, Christine, Raymond, Azalea, Hazel, Lilian, Isaiah, Paul, Myesha, Cecilia, Aliah, Kayla, Seth, Marissa, and 6 great grandchildren. Curtiss is preceded in death by: his wife Barbara Jean Pewo; parents: Ruth and Wilbur Pewo Jr., siblings Sandra Washington and Wilbur Pewo III and daughter Norma Christine. Viewing services will be held on Wednesday May 10th, at Comanche Nation Funeral Home in Lawton, Oklahoma. Church services will be held at Apache United Methodist Church in Apache on Thursday May 11th, at 11:00. Burial will follow under the direction of Comanche Nation Funeral Home at West Cache Creek Cemetery west of Apache |
Oklahoma City January 2012 May 12, 1957 ~ January 14, 2012 APACHE Funeral for Wilson Pewo, 54, Oklahoma City, will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, at the Comanche Nation Community Center of Apache, with Bill Foote, pastor, officiating. Mr. Pewo was called home late Saturday night, Jan. 14, 2012, from an Oklahoma City hospital. Burial will be in Cache Creek Intertribal Cemetery under direction of Comanche Nation Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, and from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Prayer service will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Comanche Nation Community Center of Apache. Wilson Pewo entered this life May 12, 1957, in Lawton, the son of Madeline Pewo and Rodrick Whitewolf. He grew up in Lawton, Apache and Anadarko, graduating from Riverside Indian School in 1975. He moved to Oklahoma City and went to work for AC Delco as a Warehouse Manager. Wilson was a member of the Billy Hooton United Methodist Church of Oklahoma City, the Comanche Nation of Oklahoma, the O-HO-MAH Lodge, the American Pool Players Association and Billiards Congress of America. He was a very competitive pool player and despite his disability went on to qualify for the State of Oklahoma to represent the state in the A.P.A Wheelchair challenge in Las Vegas, Nev. His pool playing took him all across the U.S. including Florida and Nevada. Survivors include, his mother, of Apache; one daughter and son-in-law, Buffy and Shannon Watson, Norman; one son and daughter-in-law: Joseph and Kara Pewo, Oklahoma City; five grandchildren: Kylie Lynn Watson and Jayden Michael Watson, both of Norman; Kathrine Tu-Na-Ve Pewo, Brooke Lynn Pewo and Riley Paige Pewo, all of Oklahoma City; five sisters and brothers-in-law: Gloria Beartrack-Ahtone and Vohn Ahtone, Apache, Tonilynn Soontay and Joe Goombi, Anadarko, JoAnna Toehay and Sam RedBone, Anadarko, Cheryl Whitewolf and Elrod Monoessy, Elgin, and Leslie Parker and Paul Hernandez, Lawton; three brothers and sisters-in-laws: Wraydell and Druscilla Beartrack, Anadarko, Jeffrey and Candi Toehay, Anadarko, and Meech and Barbara Aitson, Lawton; special uncle and aunt, Dennis and Mary Pewo, Apache, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, grandhcildren other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by: his grandparents, Ethel Eikeahpihoodle Pewo and Wilson Pewo; great grandparents: Wilbur Pewo, Sr. and Joanna "Emma" Kardsey Pewo; an aunt, "his other mom" Roberta Pewo Toehay and uncles: Calvin Coolidge Pewo, Edgar Butch Toehay, Vernon Lee Pewo and Milton Verle Pewo and father, Howard "Tony" Soontay. |
Lawton, Oklahoma November 2009 February 10, 1959 ~ November 23, 2009 Funeral for Theodore "Possum" Pewo, 50, Lawton, will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Apache United Methodist Church with Marvin Delaware, pastor, officiating. Mr. Pewo died Monday, November 23, 2009, at his home. Burial will be at Cache Creek KCA Cemetery, Apache, under direction of Comanche Nation Funeral Home. He was born to Sammy Pewo and Marie Tallbird in Talihina. He was an artist and a poet and attended powwows. Survivors include two special nieces: Paula Ann Pewo and Marissa Cheynne Niedo; four brothers: Henry Pewo, Anadarko; Wilbur Pewo, Apache; Sammy Pewo, Lawton; and Damon Pewo, Florida; three sisters: Paula Peterson and Karen Pewo, both of Anadarko; and Audra Niedo, Cyril; an uncle, Ted Pewo, Carnegie; 10 grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Sammy Pewo and Marie Tallbird; grandparents: Wilbur and Carrie Pewo, and William and Carrie Tallbird; and a sister, Tatoe Ware. |
Apache, Oklahoma October 2016 April 2, 1963 ~ October 10, 2016 Carvin Dale Pewo, 53, went to his heavenly home Monday, October 10, 2016, in Forney, Texas, with his sisters: Sharon, Laura and Denise by his side. Funeral will be at noon Saturday, October 15, 2016, at Mahsetky Church, Apache, with Lay Missioner, Dusty Miller officiating. Burial will follow at West Cache Creek KCA, Apache, under direction of Comanche Nation Funeral Home. Carvin was born April 2, 1963, to Calvin Coolidge and Flora Belle Hawzipta Pewo in Lawton. He grew up in Dallas. Carvin loved to fish, and spending time with his family. He was a member of the Comanche Nation of Oklahoma. He is survived by; a daughter, Sara Airheart; sisters: Sharon Pewo Cornwell, Laura Pewo Barragan and Denise Gonzales all of Dallas; uncles: Gus Hawzipta, Donald and Karen Pewo, Bobby Pewo, and Dennis and Mary Pewo; aunts: Madeline Pewo Soontay, and Glenda Pewo Mendez; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and other family. He was preceded in death by his parents: Calvin and Flora Pewo; and brothers: Duane Lee Pewo and Matthew Aaron Pewo. |
Lawton, Oklahoma March 2017 April 17, 1969 ~ March 18, 2017 Damon Leon "Doon Doon" Pewo of Lawton went home to heaven on Saturday March 18, 2017. He was 47 years of age. Funeral will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 23, 2017, at United Methodist Church of Apache [Mahsetky Mission] with the Rev. Marvin Delaware and Lay Missioner Dusty Miller officiating. Burial will be in Cache Creek KCA Cemetery in Apache under direction of Comanche Nation Funeral Home. Prayer srvice will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 22, 2017, at United Methodist Church of Apache. Damon was born April 17, 1969, in Lawton, to Sammy Sr. and Mollie Tallbird Pewo. He grew up in the Apache and Anadarko areas; as his children were born he moved to Florida for a few years before returning to Oklahoma. He was an avid OU and OKC Thunder fan but his main NFL team was the Miami Dolphins who he loved no matter if they won or lost. He was a proud enrolled member of the Comanche Nation and loved listening to Comanche Hymns; he was also of Cheyenne descent. He loved spending time with family and friends, going to powwows, and family gatherings. Damon will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. He is survived by his three children: daughter, Kaylynn Denise and husband Anthony D'Agostino; and sons: Damon Pewo Jr. and Tallbird Pewo all of Florida; three grandchildren: Zayden Pewo, Shiloh [Pewo] Nelson and Joziah Pewo all of Florida; siblings: Henry Pewo of Anadarko, Karen Pewo of Oklahoma City and Audra [Pewo] Niedo of Lawton; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, other extended family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents: Sammy and Mollie Pewo Sr.; brothers: Wilbur, Sammy and David; sister, Paula Peterson; and nephew, Taylor Niedo. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, March 22, 2017, at the funeral home chapel. |
Apache, Oklahoma March 2015 January 18, 1970 ~ December 27, 2015 APACHE John "Junebug" Pewo, 45, of Apache, went to be with his Lord on Sunday, December 27, 2015. Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Monday, January 4, 2016, at United Methodist Church of Apache with Tina Baker and Dusty Miller officiating. Burial will follow at West Cache Creek Cemetery, west of Apache, under direction of Comanche Nation Funeral Home. Wake service will be at 6 p.m. Sunday, January 3, 2015, at United Methodist Church of Apache. John was born January 18, 1970, in Apache, to John and Dora Ware Pewo Sr. He grew up in Apache and graduated from Apache High School in 1988. John went to work at the Farmers Co-op in Apache after he graduated from High School. John also worked for Food Distribution at the Comanche Nation Complex. John was a member of United Methodist Church of Apache, the Comanche Nation of Oklahoma and also of Kiowa descent. John enjoyed going to church and spending time with his family and friends, especially his grandkids. He loved to fish and was an avid, loyal OU Sooner football fan. He enjoyed hauling hay and a good physical workout to stay fit. He is survived by his wife, Lora Pewo, of Lawton; brother, Scotty Dee Pewo, of Apache; sister, Nichole Hatfield, of Moore; children: John Pewo III, of Apache; Dara Zimmerman, of Lawton; Felicia Costilla, of Lawton; Dereck Pewo, of Apache; and Alice Pewo, of Binger; four grandchildren; aunts and uncle: Cora Mithlo of Muldrow; Alicia and Randy Mammedaty, of Anadarko; E.C. Ware, of Mountain View; and Louise White Eagle, of Muldrow; special niece and nephew: Jessie Pewo Mithlo and Erwin "PoGo" Pewo. He was preceded in death by his grandparents: Erwin and Jesse Ware, and Alice Pewo; parents: John Pewo Sr. and Dora Ware Pewo; brother, Michael Pewo; uncle, Jerry Ware, Wilbur Pewo Jr.; aunt, LaQuinta Harmo; cousin: Lester Parker Jr.; and nephew, Christopher Banderas. |
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