Sadie Comanche

Sadie Lester Comanche, born June 2, 1947, passed away on February 19, 2025, at the age of 77. She was born in Mescalero, New Mexico and raised in the Windmill Area. The daughter of Frank Lester Sr and Paula Lester, Sadie was the last of the Lesters. 

Sadie worked as a Mental Health Tech for Indian Health Services for 32 years. She was a loving wife, devoted mother, and a cherished and treasured grandmother. Her joy came from her love of family and building of her relationship with God.

Sadie is survived by her husband of 54 years, Rex Comanche Sr; daughter, Joellyn; son-in-law, Howard; daughter-in-law, Karla; grandson, Kyren; two granddaughters, Bailey and Jolee, whom she loved, adored, and cared for dearly; her youngest brother, Steven Dominguez; and numerous nieces, nephews, and God children.

Sadie is preceded in death by her son, Rex “Bogs” Comanche, Jr; her parents; and her brothers and sisters.

Visitation will be held at LaGrone Funeral Chapel from 2:00pm to 4:00pm on Monday, February 24, 2025. Procession to St. Joseph’s Apache Mission Church will take place after the visitation and the Rosary service will begin at 6:00pm.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held 9:00am Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at St. Joseph’s Apache Mission Church in Mescalero. Interment will follow at the Windmill Area Cemetery on the family’s homestead. 

Pallbearers are Dennis Randoluph, Ronnie Randoluph, Mathias Yuzos, Nickolas Yuzos, Toran Enjady, Marval Lester, Tyson Lester, Michael Troy Torres, Naataanii Diaz, and Francis Lester. 

Honorary pallbearers are Beth Sunrise, Marina Mendez, Christie LaPaz, Garnett LaPaz, Vonda Tso, Daniel Glass, Christine Duffy, Sharon Duffy, Kara Cervantes, Eugene Botella, and Cindy Cervantes.

Honorary Family are Tammy and Mike Torres; Michael Troy and Natalia Torres and family; Christopher and Tori Marden Family; Jordan Torres and son; Tannis Torres and daughter; Truman and Alvonna Bob family; Owen and Gleda Little family; Jason Bob and family; Gabriel and Ruta Shendo; Tarus and Terrielee Diaz and family; Megan Smith and family; Carl and Angelita Buurma and family; Cisco and Elizabeth Bob and family; Clint Bob and daughter; Leland Lester and family; Merval Lester; Sharon Yuzos and family; Francis Lester and family; Tyson Lester and family; Tommy and Angelita Enjady family; Arlen and Zelda and family; Steven Domingue; Anna Dominguez and family; Savannah Holder and family; Artius Holder and family; Anaya Holder; Palar and Eric Lester; Crystal and Corvin Lester; Joycelyn Mancito and family; Baldwin Lester and family; Sheridan Lester and family; Lala Lester and family; Waldo Lester and family; Falinga Niko and family; Kerwin Lester and family; Jerry Lester and family; Jennifer Lester and family; Jackie Lester and family; Adell Lester and family; Raymond Martinez and family; Lila Martinez and family; Carl and Geneva Botella and family; Leon and Mary Botella; Efino Martinez and family; Carmen and Roney Lopez and family; Jose Martinez and family; Leola Caje and family; Sharon Duffy and family; Dorothy Caje and family; High Tower and family; Peggy Vigil and family; Amador Martinez and family; Roy Martinez and family; Cloyce Salazar and family; Edward Martinez and family; Jackie Martinez and family; Avaline Torres and family; and Tenya Lester and family.