OBITUARY: McKay Richard Pikyavit; Kanosh, Millard co., Utah
surname: Kiyavit, George

Transcribed by Stephen D. Robison (kinseeker @ hotmail.com)
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Obituary: The Salt Lake Tribune, Tuesday, 20 Jan 2004:

McKay Richard Pikyavit
"The Last Paiute Chief"

     McKay Richard Pikyavit, died January 18, 2004.

     Born August 12, 1930, Kanosh Indian Reservation to Joseph and Emily
Sobquint Pikyavit.

     He married Mildred Anita George, later divorced.

     He is survived by his children; Bennjamin, Benedict, Marguerite, Maylon,
Marlene, Geri, Gari, Melvin and Yolanda; brothers and sisters, Earl, Louise,
Shirley, Ralph, Phil, Madelan, Frank, Vida (Ohio), and Floraine.

     He is preceded in death by his children, Divina, Constance, Dwayne and
McKay Ladd; parents.

     McKay was a veteran and served during the Korean Conflict. He contributed
much of his time by serving in many capacities for the Paiute  people.

     Traditional service will begin on Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2004 - half night
sing. Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2004 - all night sing at the Kanosh Reservation.
Church services, Thursday, Jan. 22, 2004 at 11 a.m. at the Kanosh LDS Ward.
Viewing, 9:00 to 10:45, prior to the funeral. Burial at the Kanosh Indian
Reservation.

     Published in the Salt Lake Tribune on Jan 20, 2004.