EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — The Tigua community gathered Monday and Tuesday, Aug. 25-26 to honor the life of Cacique José G. Sierra Sr., who passed away on Aug. 16 at the age of 82.
Visitation and a rosary were held Monday evening at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Mission. On Tuesday, a funeral Mass was followed by a solemn procession, where Sierra’s casket was carried from the church to Mount Carmel Cemetery.
Sierra had served as Cacique since 2017, the highest spiritual and ceremonial role within the tribe. Before that, he held several leadership positions including governor, sheriff, tribal judge, and mayordomo.
In his honor, the Speaking Rock Entertainment Center and the Tigua Smoke Shop remained closed during services and are scheduled to reopen on Wednesday.
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