NEZ, Michael

Published by Parker Pioneer from Apr. 3 to Apr. 4, 2023 - Parker, Arizona - Michael Nez, born January 26, 1947, sadly departed us on Wednesday, March 1, 2023, at 76 years old. He graduated from Saint Michaels Indian School and then received his Bachelor's degree in Police Science through Northern Arizona University. While attending NAU, he worked for NAU campus security and the Flagstaff Police Department. After graduating, he worked for the Navajo Police department and later joined the Federal Bureau of Investigation as a Special Agent. Mike played catcher for fast pitch softball for many years and loved to be on the golf course. He is the second child of Nathaniel and Winifred Nez and is survived by his siblings Nathaniel Nez, Jr. and Rosalie Gould, his three children Natalie Wilber, Kelly Nez, and Chris Nez and his 7 grandchildren. Wake services will be held on Friday, March 10 from 5 – 7 p.m. at Parker Funeral Home. Rosary service will be held in his honor at the Sacred Heart Church on Saturday, March 11 at 12:30 p.m. with mass following at 1 p.m.