Wallace Begay, Sr was born on October 17, 1947, to the late Kee T. Begay and Mabel Jim Nakai Begay in Red Valley, Arizona. His siblings are Lucy Herder, Betty Cohoe, Hurley Jackson, Amy Jackson, Myra Begay, Walter Begay and Warren Begay. He married on August 19, 1968 to his beautiful wife Bernice Begay who he loved for 52 years. He even married her a second time. They raised five children, Ricky Benally, Terrilene Begay, Wallace Begay, Kathleen Begay and Donovan Begay. In 1974 Wally gave his heart to the Lord and was filled with the Holy Ghost at Apostolic Bible Church in Mesa Arizona under Rev. Tommy D. Hudson where he faithfully attended and served for over 40 years. He dedicated his life to his family, and Jesus Christ. Wally was a master Nissan mechanic by trade, but he used those talents to keep Sunday School buses running, pastors and evangelists on the road, and helped countless friends and families. Wally was papa to Makayla Begay, Shayna Begay, Heather Yazzie, Kelsey Yazzie, Nicole Begay, Camryn Begay, Joshua Yazzie, Joseph Yazzie, Lyssi Begay, Chris Begay, Jayce Begay, Emmalyn Begay, and Dolii Begay and he was Cheii Cheii to David Encinas.
Wally was a husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, pastor, mentor, spiritual leader and friend. He worked for God building ministries in Chinle, New Mexico, Show Low, Mesa and Obregon Mexico and ministered in prisons, parks or wherever God led him. He was unashamed and ready to worship God anywhere and everywhere. He pastored Faith Apostolic Ministries for 10 years in Mesa, Arizona, but most of all he loved people and he let them know it. He did many thoughtful little things for no reason at all, just to say I love you. He never gave up on anyone no matter what. He prayed and prayed, and God answered. He was a real man of God and someone you could depend on or look to for strength, guidance and prayer no matter the day or hour, he was always there.
Wally Begay, a giant of a man, strong, loyal and dedicated with his wife and daughter by his side, and with his children and grandchildren all worshiping God together, entered into paradise on January 31, 2021.
Visitation
Friday, February 5, 2021 between 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Masks Required
50 people maximum at one time, please anticipate a brief wait
Mountain View Funeral Chapel
7900 E Main St Mesa AZ
Celebration of Life Service
Saturday, February 6, 2021 at 10:00 a.m.
Limited Seating, please join us on zoom for the service or at the gravesite at 11:00 a.m.
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Graveside Service
Saturday, February 6, 2021 at 11:00 a.m.
Immediately following Celebration of Life Service
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Meeting ID: 886 5192 1914
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We loved Brother Wally very much and have so many wonderful memories of him and his family always participating in working for the Lord. God bless you all until we meet in glory.
What a great Christian. He will be greatly missed. Our prayers and condolences to the family.
May God surround you with peace and comfort.
Wish I could be there love and prayers to u all.
Brother Wally was just that… a brother whom we loved Our hearts are grieved to know he has left this world too soon but we rejoice knowing where he is now. Our love and hugs go out to Bernice, JR, Kathy and Terri.
Words can’t explain how I am going to miss you Pastor Wally, you where the best Pastor,friend and church Dad anyone can ask for. Say hello to my parents for me, you will always have a place in my heart until we meet again Pastor Wally don’t worry we will help the family watch over sis. Bernice 😥
It certainly doesn’t seem real that I won’t hear another Bro. Begay prayer. The legacy he leaves is something we should all aspire towards, and we all can say we’re better for knowing him. My heart is heavy for his family and friends, but I trust God that this is yet another path where God will reveal Himself to many hearts through the life of a good and faithful servant. We’re praying with you for strength, and are grateful we know his impact will continue through eternity.
You have always been my best friends that’s why we came back to Arizona. We had so much fun when you took us to Chinle to meet your family and Had the best ride bread ever. We love you Bernice and family and I will miss all Brother Wally so very much we have known each other since the early 70s our love and prayers go out to your family love you so much Ruby Wiles And family
“Hello Brother!” Followed by a big comforting strong handshake, and manly hug. This is how Brother Wallace Begay greeted me the very first time I saw him, and every time since for nearly 30 years later. Brother Begay was a true Man of GOD, who loved and genuinely cared for people. You seemed to always be available to those who were in need.
Brother Begay clearly loved his wife Bernice, and she loved him too. Just to be in their presence was peace and comfort. They raised a remarkable family who are equally loving, kind, giving, gracious, and full of the love of GOD. Brother Begay chose well, and the fruit of his life will remain.
Brother Begay was a Master Mechanic professionally, and kept vehicles running. With the fruit of the Spirit, he did his absolute best to keep many of us running. He has shown us the way and what the power of Love can do. For those of us who know him, we are thankful for this Great Man, and this Great Man of GOD.
I have never seen a man love souls the way Bro. Wally did. I’m beyond thankful for the great example he set before me as a young boy in our time in Mesa and those special trips we made to New Mexico together. He will be greatly missed, but we must carry the torch he left behind and win those souls he had yet to reach. This is not goodbye, but this is we’ll see you soon.
With much love and appreciation to the Begay family,
Pastor Barry Blankenship.
In Jr High we enjoyed showing our love by wrapping yards in tp (toilet paper). I remember Bro. Wally telling us his trees were special & we could only wrap them in Charmin. 😂 I have many memories of the house on Parsell Cir. Swimming in the pool, hiding Monopoly money around the house, the big farmhouse table. Your home was a refuge to many. His boisterous laugh & great big smile indicated an open, giving heart. Much love ❤️
We were shocked when we heard that Bro Wally got COVID-19 God only knows why We were saddened to know he passed but take comfort in knowing he is With his Savior Jesus Christ. He is getting his Crown ,he deserves it. He left an amazing legacy and will be missed.. praying for the family Bro & Sister Estrada