Samuel Francis English Sr. Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Samuel Francis English Sr. of Los Lunas, New Mexico, born in Phoenix, Arizona, who passed away on November 10, 2023 at the age of 81. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Samuel Francis English Sr. to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by : his parents, Samuel and Blanche English (Tootsie). He is survived by : his brothers, Ronald, Thomas and Robert; his nephew Todd English (Sequoia Taplin); his sister Donna English; his children, Sam English Jr., Valerie Herrera, Michelle English, Haley English and Jonas Kanusha; and also Moya McGuill. He is also survived by His nine grandchildren, thirteen great grandchildren, seven nieces and nephews.
Sam opened a gallery in Old Town called, "Sam English Art Gallery", helped to start an Alcoholics Anonymous program specifically for Native people, began doing healing based art workshops at different Native nations, and donated the use of many of his images to Native organizations over the years.
