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Howard Becenti jr. Was born August 22, 1933 in Tohatchi, New Mexico, and passed away April 26, 2026 surrounded by family in Enid, OK.
Howard worked for hack Dillon for over 30 years, doing numerous jobs on the company's many houses and apartments. He spent many years in different pool and bowling leagues. Loved watching college football, and sharing stories of his younger years in New Mexico and Chilocco Indian school. Howard was the biggest supporter of his family, always showing his love in his own caring way.
He is survived by 3 sisters Anita (Nelson), Teri, and Marie, children Debbie (James) and Evelyn (Mark), 14 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandson. He is proceed in death by his father Howard and wife Lillie, 2 sisters Elsie and Betty, his live in partner Barbara, his son Darryl, and a great grandson Troy.
The viewing will be Tuesday April 28, 2026 from 10am-5pm at Stittsworth funeral home. Then his family will proceed to take him home to his final resting place in Gallup, New Mexico.
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