Christian Ulises De Anda 41, passed away on Easter Sunday April 5, 2026, at his home in Camp Verde, Arizona. Born on December 30, 1984, in Flagstaff Arizona to Theresa Dolores Contreras Johnson.

Chistian grew up in Flagstaff.  He graduated from Flagstaff High School in 2003.  He graduated from Maricopa Community College with a pharmaceutical degree.

He always loved sports, as a child he was always active in Pop Warner, Football, Soccer and Basketball. Played for his High School   He loved watching football and was a huge Denver Broncos Fan! Christian loved movies, making his family laugh and really loved playing tricks on his mom.  Best of all he loved life and loved his dog Ozzy. He loved to ride his Harley Davidson Heritage Softail.   And hanging out with his favorite close to his Heart his uncle Dan Contreras

He is survived by his son, Niko A. De Anda of Flagstaff AZ, his best friend, his dog Ozzy, his parents, Timothy and Theresa Johnson of Camp Verde, AZ.  Sisters, Jillian Johnson of Phoenix, AZ and Hilary Johnson of Chandler, AZ, Uncle Dan Contreras Phoenix, AZ.  His Beloved Nina Gabie Smith of Flagstaff, and a multitude of Aunts, Uncles, Cousins and so many Friends.

Christian was preceded in death by his grandparents Daniel and Mary Contreras, Richard Contreras and David Contreras his Nino Eddie Smith all of Flagstaff.

Pallbearers will be Niko De Anda, Dan Contreras, Frank Contreras, Clark Rotroff, Marcelo Sgambelluri, Tyler Thompson ,Anthony Smith and Ian Rea

Visitation will be Sunday, April 19th from 4-6pm at Norvel Owens Mortuary. Service will be Monday April 20th at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church with Rosary

starting at 10 am, Mass at 10:30. Interment will conclude services at Calvary Cemetery.

We thank all of you for your love and prayers.

Tim & Theresa Johnson
Dan Contreras
Jillian Johnson