Obituaries for Nov. 12, 2026
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Leo J. Martin
KINLICHEE, Ariz. – Funeral services for Leo Joseph Martin will be held today, Nov. 12, at the Seventh Day Adventist Church in Kinlichee, Arizona. Viewing will take place at 9 a.m., followed by the service at 10 a.m. Burial will follow at the Kinlichee cemetery.
Leo J. Martin, Feb. 13, 1989 – Oct. 31, 2026
Leo was born Feb. 13, 1989, at the Fort Defiance Indian Hospital. He passed away Oct. 31, 2026, at the Honor Health Deer Valley Hospital in Phoenix.
Leo attended Camelback High School and worked as a mason for Jose Ponce, a company owner who was like a father to him and was loved by his family.
Leo loved the mountains, camping, cooking, listening to Billy Graham sermons, reading, and his animals.
Leo is survived by his mother, Laverne Wilson James; father, Houston Ritchie Martin; brothers, Lambert, Haymond and Hiram Martin, all of Phoenix; sister, Ada Young Martin of Rabbit Brush, New Mexico; common-law wife, Mariah James; nephews, Avery, Tay, Liam, Devin, Carlos, Cody and Ritchie Martin; niece, Neaveh, Alissa and Emilia Martin; maternal grandparents, Dorothy Wilson and John Wilson; and paternal grandparents, Roseanna Arnold Houston and Robert Leroy Martin.
Pallbearers will be Lambert Martin, Hiram Martin, Tayvin Martin, Harrelson Largo, Greg Smith and Ron Eric Wilson.
Honorary pallbearers will be Haymond Martin, Houston Martin, Leroy Wilson and Elouise Martin.
A reception will take place at the Kinlichee Chapter House following services.
Nelson Claw
LUKACHUKAI, Ariz. – Graveside service for Nelson Claw, 73, of Lukachukai, Arizona, will be held Friday, Nov. 13, at 10 a.m., at the Lukachukai community cemetery.
Nelson was born in Chinle Valley, Arizona, into the Dibé Łizhiní (Black Sheep Clan), born for Ta’neeszahnii (Tangle Clan). His nálí is Tábąąhá (Water’s Edge); cheii is ‘Áshįįhí (Salt People). He passed away Nov. 7, 2026, in Flagstaff.
Nelson attended Navajo Community College and was employed with Chinle Unified School District for many years as a parent liaison. He enjoyed ranching, rodeos and public relations.
Nelson is survived by his wife, Caroline Redhouse; daughter, Valencia Dominguez; brothers, Johnson Claw, Wayne Claw and Lonnie Claw; sister, Rhonda Thompson; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
A reception will take place at a residence in Lukachukai (2.5 miles northwest of Speedway), following the service.
Green Meadows Funeral Home oversaw arrangements.
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