Irene Begay

Irene Begay, 64, of Fruitland, passed away on Wednesday, June 29, 2016, in Fruitland. She was born Nov. 28, 1951, in Table Mesa, to Billy and Sally Mae Hogue.
Our beloved mom returned home to our heavenly Father where she was reunited with her husband and other loved ones. We are thankful for the time we spent with her. We will miss our visits, laughter and love we shared with her. We love you. You are forever in our hearts.
Irene is preceded in death by her husband, Benjamin Begay Sr.; her son, Brian Smith; her father, Billy Hogue.
She is survived by her son, Chris (Charlene) Smith; her daughters, Marian M. ( Anthony) Hufford, Lenore Begay; her mother, Sally Mae Hogue; her brothers, Henry Hogue, Sam Hogue, Dennis Hogue, Al Hogue; her sisters, Ida Lopez, Norma Hogue; her grandchildren, Mateo Henry, Gabrielle Hufford, Logan Hufford, Gavin Hufford, Kyla Pinto, Kishaun Pinto, Kaitlyn Pinto, Cameron Pinto.
A funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 5 at Riverside Bread of Life Church in Fruitland. Pastor Raymond Henry will be officiating. Interment will follow at the Kirtland-Fruitland Cemetery in Kirtland. Pallbearers are Chris Smith, Kishaun Pinto, Al Hogue, Dennis Hogue, Lionel Hogue, Micheal Lopez, Larson Lopez, Adrian Lopez.
Irene's care is entrusted to Cope Memorial Chapel of Kirtland, 458 Road 6100, 505-598-9636. Those who wish to express their condolences may do so at www.serenityandcompany.com http://www.serenityandcompany.com.