Cooper Ryne Johnny, of Flagstaff passed away suddenly Friday April 3, 2009. He was born January 6, 2009 of the T'achii'nii Nóódela'i dine'é Red extended into the water-Ute people for the Tsi'naajinii Dark streak of wood clan. His cheei is T'achii'nii Red extends into the water clan. His Nali is Ashii'hii Salt Clan.

Cooper was a happy little boy with bright shining eyes, a crookrd smile and lots of dark soft hair. He touched so many hearts and will be greatly missed.

Cooper will be sadly miss by his parents Buffy Shirley and Bryan Johnny, maternal grandparents Rita Lee and Kenneth Shirley; paternal grandparents Diana Dechilly and Steven Milford; Mamma Aunt Dr. Konstance Shirley; maternal great-grandparents Eva and Albert Lee, and Chee A. Begay; paternal great-grandma Sallie Johnny. He is also survived by a number of extended family members.

Cooper was proceeded in death by his maternal grandparents Mary Alice Begay, Dan Shirley and Vernon Begay, paternal grandpa Earl Johnny, and maternal Uncle Sgt Lee Duane Todacheene.

Services will be 10 a.m. DST, Tuesday, April 7, 2009 at St. Isabell Catholic Church in Lukachukai, burial will follow.