- State: Arizona
Rena Rose Yarzie, 5l, died Sunday, September 18, 2005, at the Flagstaff Medical Center. She was also known as Rena Tohannie and Rena Begay,
Ms. Yazzie was born April 16, 1954, in Tuba City, AZ to Nellie Maloney and Denny Tohannie. She attended Tuba City boarding school and spent several years in San Diego, California with the LDS Placement program. Rena married Dan Y. Begay of Forest Lake, AZ in1972. She raised her family in Forest Lake, AZ and was married for 20 years. She was a resident of Cameron, AZ at the time of her death.
Ms. Yazzie completed two semesters at Coconino Community College in Flagstaff, AZ.
Her hobbies included weaving, beading, and reading. She was known for her beautiful rug weaving.
She is survived by her children: Releana Gorman, Danny Begay, Daylon (Day-Day)Begay. Her siblings: Marcinda Galindo, Vertina Yazzie, Larry YazzieJr, Dawn Yazzie, Carolene Yazzie and Pamela Yazzie. Her grandchildren: Shaina Gorman, Kayla Gorman and Mirelle Gorman.
