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1963
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2016
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Ricky Begay Obituary
He pastored at Mesa Baptist Church in Sanostee for 17 years. He ministered on and off the reservation besides working at Desert View Funeral Home in Shiprock.
Pastor Ricky is survived by his wife, Nadine Begay; children, Meranda Benally, Derrick Begay, Lydia Cleveland, Noah T. Begay, Kyle J. Begay and Rikki R. Begay; four grandchildren, Liddell G. Benally, Nevaeha G. Benally, Sarah L. Benally, and Jordan B. Cleveland; parents, Dick and Anna Begay; and his 14 siblings, Richard Begay, Raymond Begay, Reggie Begay, Rocky Begay, Randulph Begay, Roscoe Begay, Dennis Begay, Leila Saganitso, Lula Scott, Lolita Kelly, Loretta Christenson, Lorena Begay, Lorraine Begay and Lillian Begay.
A visitation will be from 2 to 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 4 at Desert View Funeral Home Chapel in Shiprock. A funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 5 at the First Baptist Church, 200 W. Sycamore in Bloomfield. Interment will follow at the Family Cemetery in Sanostee, N.M. Reception will be at the Veteran's Memorial Building in Sanostee, NM.
Pastor Rick is in the care of Desert View Funeral Home, North U.S. Highway 491, in Shiprock, 505-368-4607.
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Eaglefeather
October 27, 2022
It's been like 6 years and still you have left an imprint on your ministry. Your tabernacle is still carrying on best they can, but you were an icon there. I imagine difficult to replace. Rest in Peace brother. Soon very soon we will see the King too.
Ray Begaye
October 27, 2020
Rick, sure been empty-like in Sanostee without you. Your church family misses you. You were the pillar. Your faith in God and the salvation through Yeshua led you into glory. It is we that are carrying on. Saying prayers for your family and wife. They are ones most impacted.
November 7, 2016
Rick and wife i know them sense high school i was deeply sadden to hear of his passing he was truly a great man even a greater friend. he would take time to give an ear even just to listen. and pray for you, god always takes he best. rest in peace enjoy your reward nomi be strong Rick told me once long ago about foot prints in the sand he'll never test you more then you can endure when you feel alonest is when Christ is closes to you your friend Joseph
November 5, 2016
My condolences to Pastor Ricks family I have worked with Rick as being the pastor of Native Grace Intertribal Fellowship of Cortez, Colorado. Pastor Rick has done a great job in touching many lives in our area he will greatly be miss in the works of God. May God bless you as we will hold you in our prayers.
Rev. Norman Mark
Native Grace Intertribal
Virginia Brown
November 5, 2016
My condolences to Nadine and kids....have u in my prayers....God will get u through this tough time...
San Xavier Mission Church- Tohono O'odham Reservation
Edwina Francisco
November 4, 2016
Uncle Rick,
Not enough words can express the kind, loving, caring, and passionate man that you were. Through the 53 years of living a beautiful life, our Kinlichííníí family was very fortunate to have you as one to look up to and one to admire in many aspects. I couldn't have thank you enough for your words of encouragement during the times I would experience hardship. When I needed time to reflect on life you were the first i would think of, "Don't let yourself fall to the ground, get back up and dust yourself off." So I have... due to your unique words in mind. Thank you for devoting yourself as a leader and Pastor to your community, thank you to the many lives you've touched with your delighted prayers and thoughts (including mine) and thank you for being uncle Rick. I will forever miss your tight hugs, and your greet "hi mama."
Until we meet again.
-Gary, Edwina and baby Mia.
November 4, 2016
I'll miss you brother. You left a legacy in your family you held so dear. You were one of a kind. A true servant of God. Until we meet again.....
Miranda Begay
November 4, 2016
My dear friend you will be truly missed. May the Creator wrap his loving arms around your beautiful wife and children at this time.
Loretta Holiday
November 4, 2016
I'm sadden to hear...you have comforted my family many times when we used your services. We became friends through the years and always a hug. Will miss you. Nadine and the kids I am deeply sorry and hope god holds you dearly and lessen the pain. I will truly miss him. Prayers for strength.
One goal, too love.
Debbie Lockett
November 4, 2016
Serving of self
Debbie Lockett
November 4, 2016
LOVE
Debbie Lockett
November 4, 2016
This is what Love look likes
Debbie Lockett
November 4, 2016
Connie
November 4, 2016
May the God of comfort be with you at this time
Lorenzo Begay
November 3, 2016
My sincere sympathy to the family , Didn't know him much but he was a good man ,will miss you brother and God Bless the family and the spirit of comfort be with you all
Ray Begaye
November 3, 2016
From my family to yours, Rick, thanks for being an obedient servant to your people, your congregates and to Yahwey (Hebrew for God). We shall miss you greatly. Only memories shine on in all of us. You have won the crown of glory. Thank you for being there for us and those that shared with you. You helped so many families at your work with Desert View Funeral Home including ours.
Myce
November 2, 2016
Wow. Sad day Brother, but a Glorious day in Heaven. Gonna miss ya. You are an awesome friend, Pastor, and a coworker. Thank u for teaching me some things at work. U always made coffee in the Morning. I would know yr there at work when the smell of coffee is brewing in the break room. See u soon in Glory Bro. Love you bro. May God's Grace and Comfort be with yr family. Until we meet again. :"(
Lavinia Henry
November 2, 2016
Our sincere sympathy to the family. What a great loss to his church that he pastored. His ministry was awesome. I enjoyed his message during my nephew's funeral service. But the encouragement is that he returned to the ooen arms of Our Heavenly Father. He has gained his crown of glory. God bless the family and may the spirit of comfort be with you all.
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