NEZ, Vincent E.

The White Mountain Independent, Show Low, Arizona ~ 03/31/2006 Vincent E. Nez, 48, of Whiteriver, died Sunday, March 26, 2006, in Mesa. He was born Nov. 4, 1957, at Whiteriver, the son of Israel and Irene (Lewis) Nez. He was raised and attended school in Whiteriver, graduating in 1975. He attended Pima Community College for one year. He had worked for several plumbing companies, Arrowhead Construction and WMAT Housing Authority and Utility. He enjoyed doing car and Star Wars models, hunting and fishing. He was a member of East Fork Lutheran Church. Vincent is survived by his companion, Marvena Pahe; daughter, Tabatha Marie Johnson of Lakewood, Washington; son, Elijah Blue Johnson Nez of Whiteriver; sister, Cynthia Riley of Whiteriver; three brothers, Oliver Nez of Whiteriver, Dennis Nez of Tucson and Jerome Nez of Whiteriver; and four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother Kenneth Nez and two nephews, Dustin and Erwin Nez. A wake will begin at 10 a.m. Friday, March 31, at Arthur and Cindy Riley's residence on Riverside Circle in Whiteriver. Funeral services will be held at 8 a.m. Saturday, April 1 at their residence, with Pastor Fidel Dazen officiating. Burial will be at Mormon Hill Cemetery in San Carlos. Arrangements were handled under the direction of Black's Mortuary of Show Low. Light a memory candle at www.vincentnez.us-memorials.com.