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1933
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Wayne Tsosie Obituary
April 15, 1933 - April 20, 2025
Father of Wayne Jr, Celia, and Richard (wife, Nyree), and devoted grandfather to Dr. Jakob Tsosie (wife, Megan), and Aliyah Tsosie-Woster (husband, Jason), and recent great grandfather to Junia Christina Tsosie (daughter of Jakob and Megan) who was born a day before his 92nd birthday, special father to Carol Blank (husband, Gayle). Preceded in death by his son, Robert, daughter, Alana, and his wife of 45 years, Christina.
Wayne passed away peacefully at home with his children nearby on Easter Sunday, April 20. Wayne was born April 15, 1933 to Yadesbah and James Tsosie in Ganado, Ariz. He is survived by sisters, Anita, Ilene, Elma, and Eva. Preceded in death by his parents, sister, Irene, brothers, Fred, Leonard, John J., Lee, and Ben.
He worked with the Western Pacific Railroad, Southern Pacific Railroad and Union Pacific Railroad before retiring after 42 years.
A private family burial service will be held and a celebration of life is planned for Saturday, July 26th at Elko Indian Colony - Diabetes Center, 511 Sunset St. 1 p.m.
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Shannon Drake
June 25, 2025
I always looked forward to seeing Mr. Wayne Tsosie he always led prayer in his beautiful native tongue before each wonderful meal at all of Larson´s bbq I was blessed and honored to have met the Tsosie whole family. May Mr. Tsosie fly high with the Great Spirits keeping watch over Wayne Jr Richard and my sweet dearest Celia and his grandchildren
Rest in peace with Christina Alana Robert
You will never be forgotten!!
Shannon Drake
Manuel Valtierra
May 26, 2025
Wayne was a good man as everyone knows he would make everyone he met feel like family i had the honor of working with him on the railroad, if we had a job to do and Wayne was involved you the job would be done right. You can soar with the eagles now my friend and ride the white buffalo god bless you and your family
Mary Mahon
May 6, 2025
Our condolences to Wayne Jr, Celia and Robert. My husband enjoyed working with your father and always said what a hard worker he was. I can't think of one time that Wayne wasn't sporting that signature mischievous smile. May he rest in peace.
Randy and Mary Mahon
Andy Gonzales
May 4, 2025
My deepest, sincere condolences to the Tsosie family. Wayne was a hard-working railroader that was respected by everyone that ever had the pleasure of working with him including myself. He had a way of bringing a smile to everyone´s face when he was around. He was a great dad that helped raise a great family. Rest in peace, Wayne.
Delia Flores!
May 1, 2025
My love goes out to all of the family and my prayers!!!!!
Diana
May 1, 2025
I met Wayne and Christina when they went to Christian Center -quite a few years ago. Wayne enjoyed a good laugh and sharing from his garden. He'd get a kick watching guys eating hot peppers he had grown.
His laughter was so great.
There was a time at a New Year celebration when I sat on a chair that was the house cat's favorite napping chair. When I stood up, I had a thick 'blanket' of hair covering my behind. Wayne saw this and laughed so hard and loudly he had tears. I couldn't stop laughing either. Goodness, he laughed just about every time he saw me the following few months.
I'm going to miss the sound of his laughter. I'm going to miss Wayne.
Prayers for peace -as only Jesus can give- for his family.
Eva
April 30, 2025
We will miss Wayne! For all his quiet ways he had spunk! I'm so greatful he was willing to teach us words from his native language. He loved Jesus and made sure he made it to church. What devotion! My heart goes out to the Whole family! Sorry for such a great loss!!
Juanita Haggerty
April 30, 2025
I can only remember Wayne in the most precious of ways. He was my friend for more years then I can count. Alana was always good to bring him by my shop to say hi and or grab a cup of coffee and share the latest of events. Fly high among the eagles my dear forever friend.
Candie
April 30, 2025
I love Wayne so much! I saw him every Sunday at church at Lighthouse, he was a wonderful man, precious friend and a true Christian!! I can´t wait to see you in Heaven, Wayne! Save me a mansion next to you Candie
Ector Medina
April 29, 2025
My deepest condolences to the family. My experiences with Mr. Taoise where ones of pleasant happiness. Praying for the family...
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