MONUMENT VALLEY, Utah — Graveside services for Harve Holiday, 70, of Trainrock, Utah, will be held Friday, Jan. 9, 2026, at 11 a.m. at the Monument Valley Community Cemetery at MV, UT. A reception will be held at the GYM of Tsébii'nidzisgai Elementary School at MV, UT beginning at 1:30 p.m.

Harve was born in Monument Valley, Utah, and raised in the Trainrock area. He was Tłízí Łáníi, born for Tódích'íi'nii. His cheii was Nóód'i Diné'é Táchíi'nii, and his nálí was Bit'áanii. He passed away on Dec. 29, 2025, in Phoenix, Arizona.

Harve attended Highland High School in Albuquerque, New Mexico, where he was a varsity athlete in track and field. He later attended Fort Lewis College in Durango, Colorado. He worked for 35 years with the Navajo Tribal Utility Authority (NTUA) as an Electrical engineer. He also worked as a Legislative District Assistant for the Navajo Nation.

Harve was active in community and environmental advocacy and served as a board member of Diné Bikéyah, where he supported efforts to protect Bears Ears National Park.

He was an accomplished athlete throughout his life. Harve was a bull rider with the National Indian Rodeo Association, enjoyed running, and loved playing basketball, including competing in senior basketball tournaments. He especially enjoyed watching his grandchildren, nieces, and nephews participate in sports. Family members remember him as a mentor who encouraged young athletes, and shared advice

Harve is survived by his children Crystal, Robin, Harvin, Brooke, Brennan, and Tyra Holiday; his siblings Ester, Anna, Jean Sandra, David, Doug, Eddie Holiday, and Bryon; and many grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and extended family.

He is preceded in death by his parents John Holiday Sr. and Lula Holiday; grandparents Rachel and Bob Atene; and siblings Albert, John Jr., and Derwin.