Mae Zah

Zah died May 30, 2010, in Mesa. She was born Jan. 22, 1914, in Keams Canyon, into the Bitter Water/Deer Springs People Clan for the Salt People Clan. Zah was a life resident of Low Mountain. She lived a traditional lifestyle, raised a family and tended livestock. Zah was a well known weaver of very large rugs. She was highly respected by the community and was a loving mother and grandmother. Survivors include her children, Peterson Zah of Window Rock/Phoenix, Mary Ann White of Forest Lake, Sally Ann Joe of Sheep Springs, Lorena Zah Bahe of Fort Defiance, Emerson Zah of Indian Wells, Verna Mae Yazzie of Low Mountain/Mesa, Henrietta Zah of Flagstaff, Gilbert Wilford Zah of Low Mountain; 20 grandchildren; 50 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren. Zah was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Zah. Pallbearers were Bronson Yazzie, Andre’ Zah, Keeyonnie Zah, Shawn Bahe, Christian Tsosie, Michael Joe, Aaron Joe, Roy Begody. Arrangements are entusted to; Tse Bonito Mortuary 16 Alma Dr Tse Bonito, New Mexico 505-371-5565