SFC (Ret) Louis Begay

SFC (Ret) Louis Arno Begay, age 72, of Big Rock, passed away on Monday, May 31, 2021.

Celebration of Life will be held 1 p.m., Tuesday, June 8, 2021 at the chapel of McReynolds-Nave & Larson Funeral Home with Rev. Bill Graham officiating. Burial will take place at Sugar Creek Baptist Church Cemetery.
The family will receive friends Monday from 4 to 7 p.m. and again on Tuesday from 12 until the hour of service at the funeral home.

Louis was Native American and a member of the Navajo Tribe in Arizona. He entered into this life on November 23, 1948 n Kanab, UT to parents were Abe Bahe Begay of the Bitter Water Clan (1905-2006) and Rebecca Denetsosie Begay of the Standing House Clan (1928-2003). Louis came from a family of five girls and five boys,of which he and his twin brother were third in line of succession. His twin succumbed to COVID-19 in December of 2020. Louis was a retiree of the US Army and was assigned to the 160th SOAR. He operated as a mechanic and Crew Chief and bravely served 3 tours in Vietnam.

He was also preceded by his wife, Kathy Tucker Begay.

He leaves behind his children, John Bosley, Jr., Carroll Ann Tucker, Kathy Darnell; grandchildren, Chris Tucker, Jim Bingerman, Jr., Lindsey Luvender, Brittany Bingerman, and Nicholas Bingerman; great grandchildren, Carter Bingerman, Julius Luvender, Lexi Evans, and Cameron Bingerman; elder sister, Arlene B . Salazar (Gene) and their four children and six grandchildren; sister, Alberta B. Sanchez (Carlos) four children & four grandchildren; sister, Ameretta B. Yazzie (Herman) three sons & twelve grandchildren; brother, Abel M. Begay (1953-2016); and brother, Albert V. Begay; sister, Verda B. Riddle; and sister, Brenda B. Tsinnikinnie (Clyde).’
Pallbearers will be Jim Bingerman, Jr., Nicholas Bingerman, Randy Darnell, Sr., Randy Darnell, Jr., Brady Mase, and Devin Mase.

Condolences may be made at NaveFuneralHomes.com.