James died April 6, 2010, in Albuquerque. She was born July 27, 1948, in the Honey Combed People Clan for the One who Walks Around People Clan. James graduated from Sanders High School. He worked at the Salt River Project in Page, Ariz., and P&M Coal Mine. He enjoyed horseback riding, casino hopping, family gatherings, riding around with his grandson in the ATV and being outdoors. Survivors include his wife Aurelia James of Churchrock; daughters Cheryl James, Crystal James, both of Churchrock, Christina Becenti of Klagetoh; brothers Thomas James of Sanders, Robinson James Jr. of Phoenix; 12 grandchildren, five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father Robinson James, his mother Florence James and one brother Johnson James Sr. Pallbearers will be Darrell Begay, Dion Begay, Lindy Morgan, Ruben James, SFC Dennis Touchine, Terry Tso. Arrangements are entrusted to: Cope Memorial Chapel
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