Obituaries for July 2, 2026
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Tenee’ T. M. Craig
GALLUP – Funeral services for Tenee’ Terrilynn Michelle Craig, 30, of Crownpoint, will be held Tuesday, July 7, at 10 a.m., at Rollie Mortuary in Gallup. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Park.
Tenee’ Terrilynn Michelle Craig, Feb. 9, 1996 – June 27, 2026
Tenee’ was born Feb. 9, 1996, in Gallup, into the Táchii’nii (Red Running Into the Water People Clan), born for Ts’ah yisk’idnii (Sage Brush Hill Clan). Her nálí is Kiis’áanii; cheii is Bit’ahnii (Under His Cover). She passed away June 27, 2026, in Santa Fe.
Tenee’ received training in office administration and was employed as a caseworker for the Navajo Nation Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program in Gallup. She enjoyed camping, listening to music, horses, cosmetology, fashion, and spending time with family and friends.
Tenee’ is survived by her daughter, Astrííd Kaye Logg; father, William George Craig; brother, Nicholas Craig; stepmother, Diane Becenti; sister, Megan Kaye Craig; and grandmother, Vera Murphy.
Tenee’ is preceded in death by her mother, Melissa Aragon; and grandfather, Carson Etcilly Craig Sr.
Pallbearers will be Alerin Craig, Preston Johnson, Nicholas Craig, Carson Jr., Anthony Miles and Adriano Alec.
Honorary pallbearers will be William Craig, Nicholas Craig, Alerin Craig and Preston Johnson.
Rollie Mortuary oversaw arrangements.
Junior Yazzie
SHEEP SPRINGS, N.M. – Funeral services for Junior Yazzie, 61, of Gallup, will be held Monday, July 13, at 10 a.m., at the Sheep Springs Pentecostal Church with Eugene Thomas officiating. Burial will follow in Sheep Springs.
Junior was born June 25, 1964, in Shiprock, into the Kinyaa’áanii (Towering House Clan), born for Tábąąhá (Water’s Edge Clan). His nálí is Honágháahnii (One-walks-around); cheii is Bit’ahnii (Under His Cover). He passed away June 24, 2026, in Mesa, Arizona.
Junior graduated from Tohatchi High School in 1984 and attended a culinary arts class online. He worked for Stradling, Bashas’, Bearcat Drilling, and was a transport driver for Care Express/Royal Crown Transport.
Junior enjoyed riding his bike, spending time with his family and grandchildren, and watching wrestling, movies, football, and boxing.
Junior is survived by his son, Brendan A. Yazzie; daughters, Tabitha M. Yazzie, Kyla Yazzie and Kayla Yazzie; brothers, Albert H. Yazzie and Wilbert H. Yazzie; sisters, Gloria Juan, Teresa Yazzie and Sylvia Clarkson; and 12 grandchildren.
Junior is preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Elsie T. Yazzie; brothers, Gilbert H. Yazzie, Alfred H. Yazzie and Herbert Yazzie; and sister, Berta Yazzie.
Pallbearers will be Ryan Lynch, Daniel Kee, Lynol Benally, Blanford Foster, Taelor Miller-Yazzie and Michah Miller-Yazzie.
Honorary pallbearers will be Brendan A. Yazzie, Danny Yazzie, Albert H. Yazzie and Wilbert H. Yazzie.
A reception will take place at the Sheep Springs Chapter House following services.
Rollie Mortuary oversaw arrangements.
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