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1938

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2018

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Luke Johnson Obituary

Luke Kenneth Johnson Jr. "Sonny"
Professional Title: E.P.A Director, Fort Mojave Indian Tribe
Currently owns: Phirst 4 People Inc.
Specializes in Emergency Response Across Arizona Development of Policy and Procedures for Tribes, including Consulting Services
06/10/38 – 10/08/18 80 years old
Place of Death: Needles, CA
Cause of Death: Natural
Parents names: son of the late Luke K. Johnson Sr. and the late Fayth Barrackman Wilson
High School: Parker High School 1955
Occupation(s): Previous owner of (LJC) Luke Johnson Construction and supervisor; Superintendent for Gunde Gunco, The American Indian Engineering and Morrison and Knudson; Facility Manager (Retired), Bureau of Indian Affairs, Yuma, Arizona; and Mechanic (jack of all trades).
Awards: Willow Fire (Recognition)
Memberships: Active with the Eagles and Elks Clubs in Needles, Parker and Yuma. Served in the capacity as President and Secretary (Lifetime). Board member of the Fort Mojave Telecommunications Inc. and a Fort Mojave Tribal member.
Hobbies: Traveling, Storytelling, Family
Survivors: his daughters, Starrla Mae Johnson and Larrissa Bradian; and son Andrew Bradian. He had 9 grandchildren, many nieces and nephews including grand and great grand.
Preceded by: his brothers, Llewellyn Mardale Johnson, Darkmoon Cliffdweller, David Johnson and Kevin B. Wilson; sisters, Marjorie L. Reyna and Genevieve Denetsone; daughter, Tamara (Tammy) Faye Johnson and son Luke Kenneth (Kenny) Johnson III.
Viewing will be held on Thursday, October 18, 2018
3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Needles Mortuary, Needles, California

Viewing will also be held on Friday, October 19, 2018
3:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Parker Mortuary, Parker Arizona

Traditional Services will follow at the Colorado River Indian Tribes Big House
Beginning at 6:00 p.m.
26190 Laffoon Rd. Parker, Arizona

Cremation will commence Saturday, October 20, 2018 at 4:00 a.m.

The family of Luke Kenneth Johnson Jr. would like to thank the Fort Mojave Indian Tribe; the Colorado River Indian Tribes; family and friends for their contributions and assistance to lay our father, grandfather, uncle, cousin in his final resting place.
He has had an impact on many lives with his sense of humor, knowledge, mentoring and devotion to family and will be greatly missed.
In lieu of flowers, we are requesting donations be made to the Eagles Club or the Elks Club in Parker, Arizona or Needles, California. Contacts: Larrissa Bradian (928) 577-7518 OR Ramona F. Tsosie (602)400-9507.

Published by Parker Pioneer on Oct. 24, 2018.
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Luke and I graduated H.S. together in 1956. In 1955 we were both chosen to attend Boy's State at what is now N.A.U. I did not see Luke after leaving H.S. for many years. So sorry to hear of his passing.

Berkeley Rourke

October 8, 2019

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends. I hope that you find comfort in Romans 12:12

SC

May 30, 2019

May God give you the comfort you need to get through this difficult time.

Kyle

November 23, 2018

Please accept my sincere condolences. May God be with you and give you comfort at this time.

S. H.

October 26, 2018

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Oct

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