Reynaldo “Nando” “Re” Parry Begay, our beloved brother, father, son, friend, slipped into eternity on October 13, 2024 surrounded by loved ones in St. George, Utah. Reynaldo, one beautiful Navajo boy, arrived on February 11, 1983 in Page, Arizona to Mary Lou and Lorenzo Begay. He was raised as the second oldest child among 5 siblings.
As a child, Reynaldo grew to love helping his Grandma Eva at sheep camp and being among the cattle. That love continued into his adulthood as he hauled water for the livestock. This was where he developed his strong work ethic.
Reynaldo lived part of his life in Page, Arizona, and graduated from Page High School. He played football for the Page Sand Devils and competed in track and field, long jump, triple jump, and 400m dash. After graduating high school in May 2001, he got a full scholarship to play college football for Haskell Indian Nations University in Lawrence, Kansas. After one year, he transferred to Fort Lewis College where he spent another year, and then in his final years of education he finished at Arizona State University majoring in the Engineering field. He then decided to join the welding industry working jobs all across the country with family and friends up until the day he passed.
He was always excited for the next job but also prioritized his family and livestock on the ranch above all.
Reynaldo is survived by his beautiful daughter, Amara Begay. Also, he is survived by his mother, Mary Lou Begay, sisters LaToyah Begay and LaTanya Tsinnijinnie, brothers Lando and Marvin Begay and his father, Lorenzo Begay.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, October 18, 2024 at 10:00am MST. It will be a graveside service on the family plot off Hwy89 MP320.
Gonna miss you Nan. My uncle. When I heard about your passing it shock me a lot and all I could think about was growing up with you at the sheep camps and rounding up cattle’s. I’ll be honored to be singing at your going home celebration uncle. This is not going to be a goodbye but it’s gonna be, “see you on the next one”.
Sending my prayer’s and condolences to Re’s family and friends 🙏🏽 His smile is what I’ll remember the most when our friends were laughing and joking with each other.
Love u Re p be, aka “el dad” lol.. such good memories.. you were a true friend for 25 years.. thanks for always being there for me.. helping me pass CAD in high school and at fort Lewis. Thanks for always Looking out for me out in the field .. I’ll forever miss you! I’m so glad we started talking on that bus ride home from a track meet 25 years ago 😊.. due to my health condition I unfortunately can’t make the trip home due to my treatments, but know you’ll always have a place in my heart.. RIL Re 💙
We going to miss you son… You were thr pillar to the family… Everyone knew who Nando is…. I’ve seen you and your siblings flourish ininto handsome gentlemen and beautiful womans…. You will be dearly miss May your sparks continue to glow in the Gloryland along with your cousins…. I know your in a beautiful place. I had the pleasure of introducing you to the man name Jesus… Though your time was short, I believe you saw something more grander and beautiful that this world and let go. See you on that great day son….. Love you Auntie Yvone Tsinigine..
I bow my head in silence and remember you my Son
And my heart breaks a little more everything I hear your name, time will heal my heart but a piece of me is missing,
If heaven is for angels, that’s where I know you’ll be
Waiting, when heaven calls for me
Re I just want to say THANK YOU for being the wonderful friend you were throughout all these years. Thank you for always checking up on me. I’m going to miss you, continue to watch over your loved ones. Love you always.❤️
If you knew Re, you knew Peach Dragon.
Dear Re, Nado
I don’t even know where to begin. My heart is shattered, and it’s so hard to accept that you’re no longer here. When I came off the ship and saw the messages saying “RIP” on your page, it felt like the world stopped. Just in August, we were laughing, talking, and even getting mad at each other. It all feels so unreal. We were planning NFR in Vegas.
I remember the last time we spoke. You told me you loved me, and we laughed about silly things, just like we always did. I never got to tell you just how much those moments meant to me, and now I wish I had. I was jealous of you for many things, but most of all, I admired your spirit and the way life was.
I loved you for so many years, and I never really told you just how deep that love went. You were my best friend, my confidant, and my heart’s companion. Losing you feels like losing a part of myself, and the pain is more than I can describe.
Today, I feel so lonely, thinking about all the times we shared and the future we won’t have. But even through the tears, I am grateful for every moment we had together. You brought so much joy and love into my life, and those memories will stay with me forever.
I miss you so much, and I wish I could hear your voice one more time. I love you, always.
Forever yours,
Your Sailor, Britt
i miss you dad
Hi my dear,
I’ve been thinking about you a lot…Your birthday just passed, and we all wished you the happiest birthday—we were definitely holding you in our hearts.
I really feel like your dad has been pestering me from the other side lately, telling me to check on you. He always knew he could count on me. I still remember the day you were born, how excited he was when he called me. The joy in his voice was unforgettable, and I was so happy to finally become an aunt.
We all miss him deeply, just like you do. Please stay strong, and know you’re not alone. I don’t know how to reach you, but I hope this message finds its way to you. We hope to meet up with you soon.
In the meantime, I’m always here. Here’s my number: (928) 660-2685
With all my love,
Your auntie Tawn