Services for John W. Yazzie 87,Tuesday-June 12, 2007-1:00 PM at the Thoreau Community Cemetery.
Mr. Yazzie was born July 15, 1919 in China Springs, New Mexico and passed away on June 8, 2007 in Grants, New Mexico. He was a Veteran of World War II.
He is survived by his children: Delcita Platero of Thoreau, New Mexico, Johnny Yazzie of Naschitti, New Mexico, Roger Yazzie of Thoreau, New Mexico, Ervin Yazzie of Thoreau, New Mexico, Maxine Abeita of Thoreau, New Mexico, Hazel Yazzie of Thoreau, New Mexico, Helen Charley of Mariano Lake, New Mexico, Louise Platero of Thoreau, New Mexico, Christine Yazzie of Thoreau, New Mexico, Anita Ramirez of Thoreau, New Mexico and Randie Gamble of Tuscon, New Mexico; 47 Grandchildren, 66 Great Grandchildren and 5 Great Great Grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his wife: Etta M. Yazzie; Father: John Watson;Daughter Sarah Tsosie; Sisters: Sarah Tsosie and Rita Watson.