Obituaries for March 5, 2026
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Michael T. Johnson Jr.
TOHLAKAI, N.M. – Funeral services for Michael Thomas Johnson Jr., 47, of Tohlakai, New Mexico, were held March 4 at the Bethlehem Christian Reformed Church in Tohlakai.
Michael was born Dec. 30, 1978, in Gallup, into the Tséńjíkiní (Honey Combed Rock People Clan), born for Naaneesht’ézhí Táchii’nii (Charcoal Streaked Division of the Red Running Into the Water Clan). His nálí is Hashtł’ishnii (Mud); cheii is ‘Áshįįhí (Salt People). He passed away Feb. 25, 2026, in Tohlakai.
Michael graduated from Holbrook High School and was self-employed in floor installation products (tile, ceramic, carpet) and commercial/residential repair and landscape.
Michael appreciated the arts (music, drawing, writing, reading) and enjoyed pop culture and nerdy fandoms (HP, Star Wars, Aliens, Sasquatch, scary stories). He also enjoyed gardening and building things.
Michael is survived by his son, Major Sky Johnson; daughters, Phae-Ann Johnson and Luci-Ann Johnson; mother, Cheryl Shirley; brother, Samuel Johnson; sisters, Summer Shirley and Tallie Ann Johnson; and grandmother, Dorothy Hubbard.
Michael is preceded in death by his brother, Adam Shirley; father, Mike Johnson Sr.; and grandmother, Mary James Watson.
Rollie Mortuary oversaw arrangements.
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