He was born into the Tachiinii, born for Lok’aa’Diné. He was born in Tuba City, Ariz. on Nov. 14, 1936.
Alfred was preceded in death by his wife Marie J. Bowman and his sister Mildred Willie.
He is survived by his five daughters; Alfreda Cornfield, Almeria Bowman, Alberta Bowman, Vine Bowman and Alv Bowman; eight grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren; and two great-great granddaughters.