James died June 9, 2011, in Window Rock. He was born June 7, 1989, in Fort Defiance. James was born into the Red Running Into Water People Clan and born for the Reed People Clan. James graduated from Project Challenge in Queen Creek, Ariz. He was employed as a laborer with All Indian Environmental. Survivors include his parents, Edison and Juanita James; brothers, Brian James, Ericson James; sister, Carmelita James; grandparents, Helena Tsabetsaye, Edward James Sr., Sally Tsosie. James was preceded in death by his grandfather, Juan Tsabetsaye; Alex Tsabetsaye, Enery James, Wesley Roanhorse. Pallbearers will be family and friends. Arrangements are entrusted to: Tse Bonito Mortuary
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