Donald Benjamin

DONALD BENJAMIN  68 of Shiprock New Mexico

Went home to his Heavenly Father on Friday January 24, 2025. Donald was born on July 3, 1956, to Kee & Rose Benajamin. Donald worked for N.E.C.A. for many years and ventured out as owner operator of his Trucking Company. He was a father, grandfather, Great Grandfather. He will be dearly missed and remember for his loving and caring personality.

He was preceded in death by his Father and Mother, Kee & Rose Benjamin. Brother David Joe, Sister Ilene Woods; and his son Daniel "Buddy" Benjamin.

He is survived by his brother Jones Benjamin, Dennis Benjamin, Sisters Ramona Chavez, Helen Dodge. Sons Darnell Benjamin, Kyle Benjamin, Drew Benjamin. Daughter's Tianey Yellowhair, Renee Shorty, Darreth Benjamin. Granddaughters Tyrissa Benjamin, Willow Benjamin, Arial Manuelito, Kaiya Shorty, Myzel Shorty, Layal Shorty, Maleah Shorty, Ally Benajamin, Aubrey Benjamin, Gabrielle Benjamin. Great Granddaughters Ohiyah Sumpter.

Visitation will be held on Friday January 31, 2025 from 4pm to 6pm at Cope Memorial Chapel 458 County Road 6100 Kirtland New Mexico. 

Funeral Services will be held on Saturday February 01, 2025 @ First Wash Assembly of God, HWY 491 to farm road TR 364 to 1st wash, from 10am to 11 am. Graveside services will be at Shiprock Community Cemetery.

Donations are accepted by phone through Cope Memorial Chapel under Donald Benjamin 505-598-9636.