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Gladys Todacheene Obituary
Shiprock - Gladys Vera Todacheene, 75, of Shiprock started her journey to Heaven on Tuesday, November 24, 2020. She was born August 1, 1945 in Shiprock. She will be laid to rest on Monday, November 30 at 11 am at the family cemetery in Oak Springs, AZ. A funeral service and reception are not scheduled due to the COVID19 pandemic. Gladys lived a life full of faith, love, and compassion. She worked for the school district for over 20 years, enjoyed singing in the church choir, visiting with friends, and traveling to see family. She leaves behind her children Kimberlie Dee, Wallace Ben Jr., Amber Lee, Colin Ben and Gary Ben; 17 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, sisters Ruth Begay, Grace Begay, nephews Stanford Begay, Darrell Begay, Homer Manning and niece Gloria Manning.
Gladys was preceded in death by her parents Vera T. Begay and Hosteen Setah Begay; sisters Alice Begay, Mabel Smith, Leah Trujillo, Katherine Harvey, Fannie Yazzie; brothers Cato Begay, Ambrose Begay, and grandson Keion Dee. Gladys is in the care of Desert View Funeral Home, North U.S. Highway 491 in Shiprock, 505-368-4607.
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Christina Benally
November 30, 2020
Cyber hugs to all of Auntie Gladys children, grandchildren and great grand children. They are her most love and joy of life. May she always gracefully look over each and every one of you. All of you are blessed in more ways than one having had shared life with such a beautiful Mom and Grandma.
Bernadette
November 28, 2020
Rest in Peace Gladys. I will always remember your devotion and service to our Church. Always kind and helpful to everyone. God has a "special" place for you. Thank you to your family for sharing Gladys with us. Blessings and prayers to all.
John Lunkley
November 27, 2020
Gladys was one of the most wonderful caring person I’ve known. She will be missed by all.
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