Douglas "Ricky" Yazzie, 60, of Aztec, passed away on Friday, June 6, 2014, in Aztec. He was born Jan. 2, 1954, in Rehoboth, to Edith Bedonie and Dick N. Yazzie.
Ricky was preceded in death by his father Dick N. Yazzie; brothers. Daniel and Donald Yazzie; and his sister Dorothy Pablo.
He is survived by his companion of 12 years Esther Joe; son Russell Yazzie; step-sons, Vince, Judah and Prince Joe; daughters, Lisa Kee and Melissa Yazzie; step-daughters, Yolanda, Viki, Jo and Gabby Joe; mother Edith Bedonie; brothers, Paul Cayatineto Jr., Amos Billie, Virgil and Taylor Yazzie; sisters, Paula Cayatineto, Pita Largo, Lorraine Richardson, Doris Coolidge, Bertha Harvey, Dora Janereau, Darlene Yazzie and LaVenia Henry; and nine grandchildren.
A funeral service will be at 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 14, at Cope Memorial Chapel of Kirtland, with Norman Henry officiating.
Burial will follow in Whiterock Family Cemetery.
Reception will be at the Whiterock Chapter House.
Ricky's care is entrusted to Cope Memorial Chapel of Kirtland, 458 Road 6100, 505-598-9636 tel:505-598-9636.
Service Details
Saturday, June 14th, 2014 10:00am, Cope Memorial Chapel - Kirtland