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Craig Martin Valdo, 53, of Fort Defiance, passed away on Oct. 25, 2025. He 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.
Funeral services for Craig Martin Valdo were held on Oct. Interment followed in Fort Defiance.
Author summary: Craig Martin Valdo passed away on Oct 25, 2025.