We announce the passing of our beloved son, brother, nephew and uncle, Tyson David Poolheco, of the Otoe-Missouria and Hopi-Tewa tribes, who passed away on Thanksgiving Day. He was born Sept. 15, 1982, and passed away Nov. 27, 2025. the son of Walter (2023) and Edna Poolheco, long term residents of Winslow.
At the time of death, Tyson lived in Winslow, where he spent most of his adult life after high school. He had many friends across Arizona, Colorado and New Mexico where he attended school, worked and played competitive sports throughout his junior high and high school years. His favorite hobbies were jewelry-making, attending arts and crafts markets, and enjoyed outdoor activities. He made new friends wherever he went.
Tyson had a kind and generous heart and cared deeply for people and stray pets left out in the cold; he offered what he could to help them. He attended church in Winslow and gave his heart to Christ at a young age.
He is preceded in death by Walter Poolheco (father), Bonnie Poolheco (sister), Christine Poolheco (sister) and Ismael Ochoa (nephew); and his paternal grandparents, David and Evelyn Poolheco who lived and worked in Winslow all their lives.
A memorial service was held on Dec. 5, in Winslow.
