Obituary of Frederick Nelson

Frederick Nelson, 51, passed from this life peacefully at home and entered Heaven on Monday, October 17, 2022, in Tucson, Arizona.  He was born on May 25, 1971, in Crownpoint, New Mexico.

Fred was preceded in death by his parents, Frank Chee Willetto and Shirley Nelson; brother, Dennis Willetto; and sister, Francine Sandoval.

He is survived by his wife, Doreena Nelson and their four-legged “fur” babies, Cocoa and Paige; siblings: F.C. W., Jr. (Mabel), David Willetto (Catherine), Dwayne Nelson (Leann), Dwight Nelson (Sylvia), Gail Willetto, Priscilla Charley (Elvis), Alfreeta Sandoval, Marcella Willetto (Maurice), Peggy Willetto-West (Jess), Debbie Willetto, and Elaine DeVore; Kee Nelson (uncle), Pita Toledo (aunt), and numerous cousins, nephews, and nieces.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, October 22, 2022, at Escrito Branch (The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints), Highway 550, Escrito, New Mexico.  Burial will follow at the Lybrook Mission Cemetery, Lybrook, New Mexico.

Fred is in the care of Cope Memorial Funeral Home, 404 W. Arrington Street, Farmington, New Mexico (505) 327-5142.