William Bryant Begay was born on December 3, 1990, in Fort Defiance, Arizona to Priscilla June Montoya. William passed from this life on May 22, 2022, in Livingston, Texas at the age of 31. He was raised by his grandparents William and Dorothy Montoya in Torreon, New Mexico William enjoyed many hobbies like watching his favorite football team, the Denver Broncos. He was devoted to taking care of his grandparents. William liked to be surrounded by his family in Texas, cooking for them and making sure they were cared for. He was always a humble person that was thankful for the smallest things in life. His family will miss him dearly and hold their memories with him close to their hearts. He is survived by his mother, Priscilla Montoya; brothers, Martine Lamont Begay, and Wayne Aaron Begay; sisters, Aspen Meilauni- June Zuniga & husband Hugo, and Alila Vail- June Flores; as well as many other family members, friends and loved ones. William is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents William Payne and Dorothy Reed Montoya; grandpa Tommy; grandmother Isabelle Folsomito; Richard, Santiago, Joe, Pauline T, and Margret Walters. A Celebration of William’s Life will be held on May 31, 2022 at Eagle Springs Baptist Church at 11:00 am in Torreon, New Mexico with Pastor Ted Litfin and Bill Trujillo officiating. Interment is to follow at the Montoya Family Plot in Na’Neelzhiin, New Mexico.
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