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Funeral services for Craig Martin Valdo, 53, of Fort Defiance, were held on October 25, 2025. Interment followed in Fort Defiance.
Craig 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).
Craig is preceded in death by his parents, Linda Slinkey and Joe Valdo Jr.
Author summary: Obituary for Craig Martin Valdo.