Destin D. Nez

Destin D. Nez dies June 13, 2011, in Tucson. He was born May 3, 2005, in Phoenix. Nez was born into the Towering House People Clan and born for the Red Running Into the Water People Clan. Nez attended Sunrise Drive Elementary School, Tucson. Nez was known as a smart and outgoing kid who was artistic, creative and imaginative. He was an avid skateboarder, swimmer, golfer and he loved to free-style dance. Survivors include his parents, Dominic Nez, Tonya Begay, both of Tucson; brother, Devin Nex of Tucson; grandparents, Arlene Begay of Low Mountain, Duane Nez of Gallup, Dorothy Tsosie of White Clay. Nez was preceded in death by his grandfather, Sam Pete Begay; great-grandparents, John J. and Pauline Zah Tsosie. Pallbearers will be Donovan Tsosie, Dion Nez, Christopher Todechine, Artimis Jim. Arrangements are entrusted to: Tse Bonito Mortuary 16 Alma Drive Tse Bonito, New Mexico 87301 (505) 371-5565