Tseyatoh Bear Clan and Wisdom Keeper Franklin Erachio passed into the spirit world on Wednesday morning July 20th, 2011. In Franklin’s 77 years he accomplished much and left a truly meaningful legacy. A caring and compassionate man who dedicated his life to helping others. An integral member of the Tseyatoh Bear Clan, located near Gallup New Mexico, Franklin lived with his wife Marie and son Aragon. A traditional Navajo medicine family sharing their beauty way of life. Aragon shared that his father was honored by many with the services beginning at 10am and continuing through 7pm, including a 21 gun salute from the local police force.
Frank as he was called by many, worked as a traditional counselor/ healer for N.C.I., focusing on alcohol and drug issues. Through his gentle and profound way of listening and speaking to others, he surely helped countless troubled souls find peace of mind throughout his many years of community service. Frank also dedicated a national park and R.M.C. Hospital along with his other meaningful contributions.
Franklin recorded the messages in this video as a gift for all human kind. His intention was to share his experiences, thoughts and wisdom with all in order to help you live what the Navajo people call, “the beauty way of life”
Rest in peace and beauty my friend.
Franklin’s heart was a mountain of compassion.
He was one of the first to demand that traditional Dine cultural practice be brought into Western-oriented treatment centers – as effective tools for modern, powerul people. He was one of the first to say, “let’s make our own medicine.”
Franklin was a man who insisted is bridging the past to the future. I can not think of a man who cared so much, who worked so hard on the spiritual walk, who was always willing to share and help. He was always positive and always dignified. It was a honor to know him.
Comment by Matthew Kelley — July 31, 2011 @ 10:30 am
It was an honor and a privilege to know my uncle Frank. Indeed, he always gave words of encouragement. He will be miss greatly as many of our ancestors have gone to be with the Great Sprite. He would tell us now, I am here with you, I taught you what I know, so please, go help others. Thank you, for this tribute to my uncle Frank.
Comment by Brenda Hoskie — August 8, 2011 @ 10:59 am
Today I have heard my dear father’s voice again and viewed his movements. In my mind he is here with me and always. My dad has encouraged and instill in me to continue the native ways of life, although modern ways appear to overpower my dad’s vision. But it will not happen, our belifes is that we are native americans, Dine’ people we will not dissapear or ever forger our ways so, my dad’s vision is truthful and honorable and will never be forgotten we are strong people. Thank you to all relatives and friends. peace
Comment by Sandra Viva Eriacho — January 13, 2012 @ 11:25 am