Dudley Yazzie, In Memoriam
August 18, 1922 – August 16, 2025
“Our dad/grandfather, Dudley Yazzie, aged 103, left an unforgettable mark on our lives, showcasing extraordinary strength and resilience until his passing on August 16th, 2025 surrounded by family. He was a WW2 veteran, Navajo Nation tribal leader, and Navajo traditional practitioner. He inspired us all with his remarkable life.”
– Alfred Yazzie
To learn more about Dudley Yazzie’s life growing up and living on the Navajo Reservation and his indelible contributions to his country and his people, please view this free link to “100 Years of History,” a 20-minute tribute film which premiered at his 100th Birthday Celebration in 2021.
Dudley Yazzie: 100 Years of Living
Hózhó nahasdlii. It is in Beauty.
Brenda Beck
Brenda Kay Beck has walked in two worlds for over thirty-five years as a successful publisher, award-winning author, film producer, and a practitioner of the Navajo Beauty Way. She helps the diné, Navajo people, preserve their ancient stories and teachings, and offers her skills as a cultural bridge in these changing times. Learn More
