Andrew Begay

Andrew 'Andy' Begay, 74, of Bisti, passed away on Saturday, May 6, in Farmington. He was born to Joe Begay Jr. and Joan Chilchilly-Begay on September, 3, 1942 in Crownpoint. He was born to Tsenabahitnii and born for Hooghantani, Cheii Todichiinii, Nali Naakai dine e. Andy graduated from Inter Mountain Indian School. He was employed with the Union Pacific Railroad for 38 years. Andy served in the U.S. Army and was a member of the Hanaadli veteran's group at Huerfano Chapter House. He enjoyed going fishing and doing carpentry. Andy was preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Joan Begay Jr.; one brother, Phillip Begay. Andy is survived by his wife, Anna Harris Begay; 3 sons, Nathaniel (Renassa) Begay, Anthony Begay and Darrell Begay; 2 daughters, Annette (Brando) Pusher and Andreanna Begay; 4 brothers, Harold Begay, George Begay, Eddison Begay and Andy Begay; 3 sisters, Jean Begay, Arlene Sullivan and Evelyn Smith; 4 grandchildren, Hannah and Grady Pusher, Lydell and Amileigh Longhorn. A visitation will be from 6:00pm-8:00pm Thursday, May 11, 2017 at Cope Memorial Chapel- Farmington. Funeral Service will be 10:00am Friday, May 12, 2017 at Cope Memorial Chapel-Farmington, 404 W. Arrington St. in Farmington. Andy's care is entrusted to Cope Memorial Chapel-Farmington 404 W. Arrington St. in Farmington, (505)327-5142.