Cacique of the Ysleta Del Sur Passed Away
The Cacique, or Chief, of the Ysleta Del Sur Pueblo passed away last night. Santiago Bustamante, 89, was the Cacique since the 1990's.
He passed away late last night or early this morning at his home on the Tigua reservation. The Cacique had been struggling with several illnesses including cancer.
The Cacique is non-hereditary position and is elected by the men of tribe. Unlike the Governor that serves for one year, the Cacique upon election serves for life. The male members of the tribe elect their leadership on New Year's Eve at the Tusla, which is a sacred site on Tigua land. Positions include Governor, Lt. Governor, Aguacil (Sheriff) and the Capitan de Guerra (War Captain).
Sources within the tribe indicate that they will likely select a new Cacique during the New Year's Eve election.
Bustamante's services will be a mix of Catholic and Tigua tradition. There will be a public ceremony and a tribal ceremony for tribal members only.
Funeral Arrangements:
Visitation is at Susnet Funeral Homes, 9521 North Loop Sunday December 12th, 2010. 3:00 PM-4:30 PM
Rosary will be held at the Old Mission starting at 7:00pm on Sunday.
The Funeral Mass is at Old Mission on Monday, December 13th at 10am. Internment will be at Mt. Carmel in the Tigua Section.
Tigua Ceremonial Rites will be held at an undisclosed location and time.
He passed away late last night or early this morning at his home on the Tigua reservation. The Cacique had been struggling with several illnesses including cancer. Bustamante became the Cacique in the 1990's and is a mix of traditional, ceremonial and spiritual roles. The Governor of the Tribe has legislative authority and the Cacique oversees traditions and ceremonies and is seen as the leader of the tribe.
The Cacique is non-hereditary position and is elected by the men of tribe. Unlike the Governor that serves for one year, the Cacique upon election serves for life. The male members of the tribe elect their leadership on New Year's Eve at the Tusla, which is a sacred site on Tigua land. Positions include Governor, Lt. Governor, Aguacil (Sheriff) and the Capitan de Guerra (War Captain).
Sources within the tribe indicate that they will likely select a new Cacique during the New Year's Eve election.
Bustamante's services will be a mix of Catholic and Tigua tradition. There will be a public ceremony and a tribal ceremony for tribal members only.
Funeral Arrangements:
Visitation is at Susnet Funeral Homes, 9521 North Loop Sunday December 12th, 2010. 3:00 PM-4:30 PM
Rosary will be held at the Old Mission starting at 7:00pm on Sunday.
The Funeral Mass is at Old Mission on Monday, December 13th at 10am. Internment will be at Mt. Carmel in the Tigua Section.
Tigua Ceremonial Rites will be held at an undisclosed location and time.
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