Cornelia "Corny" Nez

Cornelia "Corny" Jean Nez, 51, passed away on Thursday, December 1, 2016.

She was predeceased by her dad, Regis Tsosie, Sr.; aunt, Sarah Noon; uncle, Billy Yazzie. Cornelia is survived by her children: Alyssa Benavidez and husband Chris, Joshua Vernon Nez, Gabrielle Dawn Nez, and Amerie Paige Onesalt; mother, Lottie L. Tsosie; siblings: Steven A. Darden and wife Rose, Lori Fournier and husband Dana, Valencia Begay, Regis T. Tsosie, Jr. and wife Deana, and Jennifer R. Monaghan and husband Edward; and one grandchild, Carissa Benavidez.

Cornelia's Life Celebration will begin with a Visitation on Tuesday, December 6, 2016 at 4:00 p.m. at Salazar Mortuary, followed by a Rosary at 6:00 p.m. A Final Viewing will be held on Wednesday, December 7, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. also at Salazar Mortuary, followed by a Service at 12:00 Noon. Burial will follow Services at San Jose de Armijo Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Adrian Tsosie, Aaron Tsosie, Kyle Darden, Coby Darden, Seth Darden, and Joshua Nez. Honorary pallbearers will be Regis Tsosie, Steve Darden, Edward Monaghan, Chris Benavidez, Randy Nez, and Anderson Onesalt.


Please join the family for a Reception at Salazar Mortuary following Burial.