Obituaries for September 17, 2026
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Darius J. Williams
ST. MICHAELS, Ariz. – Funeral services for Darius Jay Williams, 31, will be held Monday, Sept. 21, at 10 a.m., at the Green Meadows Funeral Home. Burial will follow at the St. Michaels cemetery.
Darius was born Oct. 19, 1995, into the Ta’neeszahnii (Tangle Clan), born for Mą’ii Deeshgiizhnii (Coyote Pass-Jemez Clan). His nálí is Tótsohnii (Big Water); cheii is Hashk’ąą Hadzohó (Yucca Fruit-Strung-Out-In-A-Line). He passed away Sept. 4, 2026, in Phoenix.
Darius was a beloved father, brother, grandson, nephew, and friend with a kind-hearted soul. He graduated from Window Rock High School and attended Navajo Technical University.
Darius was a talented artist with a creative spirit. He cherished his family and will always be remembered for his kindness, love and gentle heart.
Darius is survived by his brothers, Harveka Williams, Marcel Wilson, Darnell Williams, Wayne Wilson Jr. and Avery Wilson; sister, Kamille Wilson; aunt, Julisa Begay; uncle, Nathan Begay Sr.; and grandmothers, Julie Billy and Evelyn Curley.
Darius is preceded in death by his daughter, Farrah Frances Rose Williams.
Pallbearers will be Harveka Williams, Marcel Wilson, Darnell Williams, Wayne Wilson Jr., Avery Wilson and Nathan Begay Sr.
Honorary pallbearers will be Kamille Wilson, Farrah Frances Rose Williams, Kiedis Begay and Julie Billy.
Green Meadows Funeral Home oversaw arrangements.
Freddie Holiday Sr.
GALLUP – Funeral services for Freddie Holiday Sr., of Gallup, is currently pending.
Freddie was born May 9, 1951, in Navajo Mountain, Arizona, into the Tódích’íi’nii (Bitter Water Clan), born for Bit’ahnii (Folded Arm People Clan). His nálí is Tł’ízíłání (Many Goats); cheii is ‘Áshįįhí (Salt People). He passed away Sept. 7, 2026, in Gallup.
Freddie served in the United States Marine Corps from 1972 to 1975. He was employed with the El Paso Natural Gas Company for 37 years, retiring in 2014.
Freddie enjoyed spending time with his family, going to sporting events, and coaching the youth.
Freddie is survived by his wife, Esther Holiday; sons, Cornelius Holiday, Freddie Holiday Jr., Edwin Holiday and Clifton Livingston; daughters, Carleen Holiday, Carla Holiday, Wini Begay, Sharon Begay, Lana Yellowhorse and Tammy Taliman; and seven grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
Freddie is preceded in death by his parents, Keith and Sadie E. Holiday; and brothers, Kee Bahe, Sam Holiday, Bennie Holiday, Joe Holiday and Kenneth Holiday.
Pallbearers will be Freddie Holiday Jr., Aiden Holiday, JaKoby Spencer and Christopher Spencer.
Honorary pallbearers will be Cornelius Holiday, Melvin Taliman, Jack Holiday and Julian Holiday.
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