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Apache, Oklahoma April 2008 September 4, 1924 ~ April 11, 2008 APACHE -- Funeral service for Carney C. Saupitty Sr., 83, will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Comanche Nation Funeral Home Chapel with Eugene Mithlo and Sharon Gomez, pastor, officiating. Mr. Saupitty died Friday, April 11, 2008, at Reynolds Army Community Hospital. Burial will be in Cache Creek KCA Intertribal Cemetery, west of Apache, under direction of Comanche Nation Funeral Home. He was one of the last full-blood Comanche Indians, born September 4, 1924, on his mother's allotment near Mount Scott. He was born to Elizabeth Chibitty Saupitty and William Saupitty Sr. He was a great-grandson of the Kotsoteka Principal Chief Mow-way and of Kotsoteka/Kwahada Chief Kawertzeme. He was a direct descendent of Saw-dee-you and Iron Mountain, both of whom signed the Medicine Lodge Peace Treaty of 1867. He attended Mount Scott School, Fort Sill Indian School, and Elgin Public Schools. He was a graduate of Haskell Institute of Lawrence, Kan., where he was elected as the Campus Brave of 1945 by the student body. He also graduated from Cameron Junior College, Lawton. While at Cameron, he was named Outstanding Graduating Indian Student in 1957. In 2008, he was a recipient of Cameron University's Golden Associate Medallion. He married Dolores Jean Codopony in Phoenix on April 15, 1955. He worked for Douglass Aircraft in Oklahoma City; Hawthorne Aviation and Page Aircraft at Fort Sill, and retired from Civil Service in 1986 from the Department of the Air Force at Sheppard AFB in Wichita Falls, Texas. He had participated as a guest speaker on Indian History with the Title IV federal Indian programs and the multicultural fair for enlisted soldiers at Fort Sill. He had served as a speaker and presenter on Comanche history and culture at various events in Texas and Oklahoma. He made presentations at the Hutchinson County Historical Museum in Borger, Texas, the Stinnett Public Schools in Stinnett, Texas, the Plains Panhandle Museum in Canyon, Texas, the Adobe Walls Historical Battle Site, Palo Duro Canyon; the 125th anniversary of the Red River Wars in Canyon, Texas, and the University of Texas-Arlington Campus' "The Spirit of Place" symposium. He was a presenter at the Museum of the Great Plains in Lawton; Comanche Peak Landmark in Granbury, Texas, Rogers State University, in Tulsa, the Comanche/Shoshone Reunions at Fort Hall, Idaho, and Elko, Nev. He was also one of six honored speakers at the Washita Battlefield Symposium, sponsored by the National Park Service and held in Cheyenne. In 2007, he was recognized as an honored elder by the Comanche Elder Council. He shared his knowledge of Comanche history and language with Dr. Daniel J. Gelo, of the University of Texas-San Antonio Campus, Dr. Mary Jane Warde, of the Oklahoma Historical Society; Dr. Joaquin Martinez of Texas State University-San Marcos Campus; Mr. Tom Alex, chief archaeologist of Big Bend National Park in Texas, Steve Black, National Park Service, and Alice Anderton, linguist of the International Wordpath Society. He was recognized as a Comanche language scholar by the Comanche Language Committee. He had served as a Comanche language teacher and trainer in various language immersion projects and dictionary projects. He had served as a presenter for the language immersion training efforts of the Comanche Nation Language Committee, the Shawnee Nation of Shawnee, and the Creek Nation, of Okmulgee. He was a member of the Comanche Native American Church and the oldest active member of the church. He was also a member of the Sac-n-Fox Native American Church. Survivors include a son, Carney C. Saupitty, Jr., of the home; a grandson, Charles L. "Sonny" Jones, Broken Arrow; two great-grandsons: Jarrett Jones and Jace Jones, both of Broken Arrow; two sisters, Vivian Goody and Marie Tonips, both of Lawton; a brother: Stanford Saupitty, Lawton. He was preceded in death by his parents, an infant sister, three sisters: Lauretta May Saupitty, Deloris Fay Saupitty, and Clara Saupitty Kaywaykla; four brothers: William Saupitty, Jr., Tennyson Saupitty, Floyd Saupitty and Larry Saupitty. Prayer service will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Comanche Nation Funeral Home Chapel. |
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma October 2007 June 11, 1925 ~ October 1, 2007 Virginia Saupitty, age 82, of Lawton, OK, went to be with the Lord on October 1, 2007 in Oklahoma City. She was born to Ella Connywerdy and Kopaddy in Fletcher, Oklahoma. She enjoyed attending powwows, socializing, and crossword puzzles. Prayer Service will be on Wednesday, October 3, 2007, at Comanche Nation Funeral Home at 7:00 PM. Funeral Service will be on 1:00 P.M. Thursday., October 4, 2007, at Comanche Nation Funeral Home with Rev. Wilfred Niedo officiating. Under the direction of Comanche Nation Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Cache Creek KCA Intertribal Cemetery, Apache. She is survived by her husband, Stanford; five daughters, Angie Carrillo of OKC, Verna Maynahonah, OKC, Mary Maynahonah, Lawton, Hazel Tahsequah, Lawton, Shellean Garcia, OKC; three sons, Richard Maynahonah, OKC, Charles Tahsequah, Lawton, Gary Samis, Wynnewood; three sisters, Katherine Klinekole, Anadarko, Mae Cable, Cache, Beatrice Saupitty, Cache; one brother, Woodrow Kopaddy, Cache; 40 grandchildren; 48 great grandchildren; 1 great-great granddaughter, Mia Cardenez, Cache; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and many friends. She is preceded in death by parents; three sisters, Sally Kopaddy, Maude Eva Kopaddy, June Kopaddy; three brothers, Clifford Kopaddy, Decker Kopaddy, Sammy Kopaddy, Roland Kopaddy.br> |
Oklahoma March 2023 April 12, 1953 ~ March 9, 2023 A private family Celebration of Life service for Stephanie Y. Saupitty, 69, of Apache will be held under the direction of Lawton Ritter Gray Funeral Home. Mrs. Saupitty passed away on Thursday, March 9, 2023. |
Apache, Oklahoma December 2015 November 17, 1937 ~ December 31, 2015 Chairman Kenneth Laverne Saupitty of Apache went to his heavenly home on Thursday, Dec. 31, 2015, at his home in Apache surrounded by his loving family for his final journey home. Funeral will be at 11 a.m.Tuesday, January, 5, 2016, at Watchetaker Hall at the Comanche Nation Tribal Complex with Pastor Marty Markve and Jeffery Chibitty officiating. Burial will follow at Cache Creek KCA Cemetery under direction of Comanche Nation Funeral Home. Kenneth was born in Lawton to Norene Saupitty on November 17, 1937. He attended Post Oak Mission School up to the eighth grade and graduated from Corn Bible Academy where he was the president of the senior class. They called him "Indian Dutch man". He was the only Native American to be class president at Corn Bible Academy. Kenneth then attended Cameron University and San Jose University in California to become a draftsman. He returned to Lawton to design MacArthur High School. Kenneth married the love of his life, Stephanie Klinekole, and they made their home in Apache for 31 years. He worked for OIO in his early years and later served as CETA director for the Comanche Nation. He was also director for AOA with the Apache Tribe of Oklahoma, Caddo Tribe of Oklahoma and the Fort Sill Apache Tribe. Kenneth retired in 2015 from the Fort Sill Apache Tribe. Kenneth was a member of the Comanche Nation of Oklahoma who proudly served two terms as the chairman and also as the secretary/treasurer of the Comanche Business Committee. He was an avid Thunder, Sooner and Dallas Cowboys fan. Kenneth loved his family dearly and loved spending time with them all, especially his grandkids. He was deeply spiritual and loved the Lord. Kenneth was a kind man and shared his passion for life with everyone he encountered. He never spoke a negative word about anyone. His door was always open to anyone. Kenneth really enjoyed emceeing various powwows throughout his life. One of his favorite pastimes was golfing in the early morning. He is survived by his wife, Stephanie Saupitty, of the home; seven children: James Saupitty of Lawton, Timothy Saupitty of Lawton, Tracy Dean of Cache, Linda Brandvold of Belen, N.M., and Stephen Saupitty of Temple; two adopted children: Caleb Kosechata of Apache and Bralyn Kosechata of Apache; three stepchildren: Michelle Scherler of Walters, Vincent Kosechata Jr. of Abilene, Texas, and Riley Kosechata of Apache; two special half-brothers: Erwin Cude and wife Dawn of Yakima, Wash., and Leonard Chibitty and wife Rosemary of Indiahoma; two half-sisters, 30 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his grandparents: Lyon Saupitty and Nike Tenequer Saupitty and stepgrandfather, James Pedany CauCau "Two Dogs"; mother, Norene Saupitty and stepfather Mead Chibitty; and a daughter, half-sister Marlene Ulloa; daughter, Diana Saupitty Poemoceah; and grandson, Oliver James Poemoceah. |
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma May 2015 May 20, 1957 ~ May 17, 2015 A Time to be Born: Jerry "Shay" Saupitty was born March 20, 1957, in Cyril, to Maudine "Kakoo" Kennedy and a native of The Comanche Nation. A Time to Live: Jerry was a very dynamic and adventurous young man during his elementary and high school years. After high school Jerry continued his educational journey when he attended East Field College in Mesquite Texas. Jerry then moved to Dallas, where he met his lovely wife Brenda of 16 years. In the most joyful time of their marriage was born a beautiful daughter by the name of Keri. Jerry worked for Robert Zamora in the moving industry for over 15 years. A time to Transition: Jerry 'Shay' took his transition on May 17, 2015, in Oklahoma City. He was preceded in death by his wife Brenda J. Nichols-Saupitty; and one uncle, Dean Edward Saupitty. A time to Mourn: Jerry leaves to mourn his passing one daughter, Keri T. Saupitty, and one granddaughter, Layla M. McGee, both of Jackson, Miss.; his mother, Maudine 'Kakoo' Kennedy, of Oklahoma City; two sisters: Mary A Williams [Willie], of Phoenix; and Ruth Kennedy Poafpybitty, of Oklahoma City; three nephews: Seneca Williams [LaShanda] and Jarrod Williams [Jackie], of Phoenix; and Sanai "Homie" Kennedy, of Oklahoma City; and many other relatives and friends. Funeral will be at 11 a.m. Friday, May 22, 2015, at Comanche Nation Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Cache KCA Cemetery. |
Oklahoma December 2015 December 27, 1980 ~ December 2015 Born December 27, 1980, to William and Emily Reyna Saupitty at Lawton Indian Hospital, Lawton, Biz was the baby of four children: Daniel Walker his oldest brother, William Jr. next to the oldest and Naivee his only sister. On February 9, 2005, Biz married his high school sweetheart Tamara Battiste, and had four children: Dominic Mulkehay [14], Shae Tiel Lance [10], Elias Mulkehay [8] and Baezronie Mulkehay Jr. Biz went home to celebrate Christmas with the Lord on Christmas day at 8:15 in the morning. His heart gave out from the illness he was diagnosed with. Biz's ancestry lineage is from the Spanish, Aztec, Mayan and Pilipino and of Indian descent. He's also a descendent of Pancho Villa the great-great-great-grandfather of Emilio Reyna his grandpa. Biz's lineage in the Comanche Tribe is as the descendant of Chief Mow-way, principal chief of the band of Penathkhu, Saupitty of the band known as the Buffalo Eaters. Biz's lineage in the plains Apache of Oklahoma is from Daveo Medicine Man Poor Wolf, principal chief, and original Alottee Achilta and Freddy Tsatahsisko Biz's lineage of the Mescalero band of the Apache Tribe is from Julia Mulkehay, the Enjadiys, Plattas, Comanches and the Principal Chief Wendell Chino. His lineage from the Chiricahua band of Apaches is from Chief Mangus Calerade, Olorado, Cochise, Tooisgah, Goodays and Nashdeltes. Biz was preceded in death with two babies lost during his marriage to Tamara; his grandparents: Imogene Tsatahsisko Achilta Reyna and Emilio Reyna; his uncle, Lewis Wayne Reyna; and nephew, Daniel Rae Walker Saupitty; cousins: Dominic and Robert Reyna; and many more close family members too numerous to mention. Biz attended Boone Elementary, Boone, Okla. When he was 15, he moved to Oceanside Calif., with his brother, former Marine Daniel Saupitty. Biz attended Oceanside High school for one year. Upon moving back, he attended Lawton High School and graduated on the Honor roll with a 4.0 GPA. He was offered a full scholarship to West Point Military School, West Point, N.Y. They wanted to educate, train, and inspire him in the Corps of Cadets as a leader for the United States Military. Biz choose to attend Oklahoma University and majored in engineering for two years. Biz belonged to the Caddo Fire Fighters and was chosen to be a part of the Disaster Recovery Team for the Columbia Space Shuttle. He had various jobs during his life. Biz was a Fire Chief for his father in the Native American Church. Biz composed and rapped songs that were recorded and became a No. one hit on myspace. He loved the music industry and he and his cousins: Kenneth and Gabe, would perform together at every opportunity. Biz was a brown belt Martial Artist in Tae kwon Do. He was a member of the Mulkehay Memorial Church, Boone. Biz was named by his great-grandmother, Julia Mulkehay, along with his cousin, Dah-cha-hiz-cha-yah (Kenneth Reyna). |
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