Roy K. Yazzie Roy K Yazzie Sr., 67, was a lifelong resident of Holbrook. He passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by family on Aug. 23, 2020. Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 4, at the Holbrook Cemetery. Roy is survived by his wife, Carolyn of 47 years; their children, Tanya, Sheila (Joe), Roy Jr., and April (Brian). Together they have 13 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Roy was born on Oct. 16, 1952, in Holbrook to Kaye and Mildred Yazzie. Roy had nine brothers and eight sisters, which gave him countless nephews and nieces. Roy was preceded in death by his father, mother, three brothers and four sisters. Roy will be missed by many and all who knew him. But mostly his smile and friendliness he offered to everyone. Owens Livingston Mortuary of Holbrook handled the arrangements.
