Obituaries for October 30, 2025

The Navajo Times publishes obituaries free of charge as a public service.

Craig Martin Valdo

Craig Martin Valdo, 53, of Fort Defiance, passed away on Oct. 25, 2025. He was born on July 18, 1972, in Fort Defiance, into the Tódích’íi’nii (Bitter Water Clan), born for Acoma.

His nálí is Hopi; cheii is Honágháahnii (One-walks-around).

• Preceded in death by: parents, Linda Slinkey and Joe Valdo Jr.
• Pallbearers:
  • Gregg Valdo
  • Bryant Valdo
  • Logan Valdo
  • Joe Valdo III
  • Marshall Joe
  • Irv Wauneka
  • Robert Garcia
  • Randy Wauneka
  • Leo James
  • Kevin Zarazoga

Funeral services for Craig Martin Valdo were held on Oct.

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