Chief Standingbear dead at 79

Chief Joseph Standingbear, also known as Jose Morales Jr., died Tuesday, Sept. 23, at his home in Thornton. He was 79.

Visitation is scheduled from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 4, at Groesbeck Funeral Home Chapel. A graveside service will follow at Indian Paintbrush Hill Cemetery at the family home. Chief Jessica Singing Buffalo and Clyde Baker will speak at the service.

Morales was born Jan. 15, 1946, to Amelia and Jose Morales Sr. in Texas. He enjoyed fishing, gardening and photography.