Eleanor G. Thomas
November 1, 1945 - January 6, 2021 (age 75)
REHOBOTH, N.M. — Graveside service for Eleanor G. Thomas, of Fort Defiance, will be held Thursday, Jan. 28, at the Rehoboth cemetery in Rehoboth, New Mexico, with Stanley Jim officiating.
Eleanor was born Nov. 1, 1945, in Naschitti, New Mexico, to James and Stella Begay, into the Honágháahnii (One-walks-around Clan), born for Tábąąhá (Water’s Edge Clan). She passed away peacefully on Jan. 6, 2021, at the Abrazo Central Campus Hospital in Phoenix, Arizona, due to complications from the effects of COVID-19.
Eleanor grew up on the Navajo Reservation attending Rehoboth Christian School and went on to earn her bachelor’s and master’s degree in education at Arizona State University. She began her education career as a full-time mother, but went on to be employed with the Department of Diné Education as an education specialist and then as program manager for the Navajo Nation Johnson O’Malley Program.
Eleanor lived a wonderful full life dedicating her time and service to her family and friends. She was always there to offer words of advice and to listen when a friendly ear was needed.
Eleanor enjoyed golfing with her husband and sons, spending time with her grandchildren, and traveling to see new places. She was a woman of strong faith who devoted her life to God and was an active participant at Window Rock Christian Reformed Church.
Eleanor is survived by her husband, Gary Thomas; sons, Duane Thomas, Russell Thomas and Justin Thomas; brother, Anthony Begay; sister, Evelyn Burton; grandson, Logan Thomas; granddaughter, Jubilee Thomas; and numerous nieces and nephews.
The Thomas family would like to thank family and friends for their condolences and prayers during this difficult time.
Rollie Mortuary, who is handling final arrangements.
A celebration of Eleanor’s life will be scheduled for a later date.
November 1, 1945 - January 6, 2021 (age 75)
REHOBOTH, N.M. — Graveside service for Eleanor G. Thomas, of Fort Defiance, will be held Thursday, Jan. 28, at the Rehoboth cemetery in Rehoboth, New Mexico, with Stanley Jim officiating.
Eleanor was born Nov. 1, 1945, in Naschitti, New Mexico, to James and Stella Begay, into the Honágháahnii (One-walks-around Clan), born for Tábąąhá (Water’s Edge Clan). She passed away peacefully on Jan. 6, 2021, at the Abrazo Central Campus Hospital in Phoenix, Arizona, due to complications from the effects of COVID-19.
Eleanor grew up on the Navajo Reservation attending Rehoboth Christian School and went on to earn her bachelor’s and master’s degree in education at Arizona State University. She began her education career as a full-time mother, but went on to be employed with the Department of Diné Education as an education specialist and then as program manager for the Navajo Nation Johnson O’Malley Program.
Eleanor lived a wonderful full life dedicating her time and service to her family and friends. She was always there to offer words of advice and to listen when a friendly ear was needed.
Eleanor enjoyed golfing with her husband and sons, spending time with her grandchildren, and traveling to see new places. She was a woman of strong faith who devoted her life to God and was an active participant at Window Rock Christian Reformed Church.
Eleanor is survived by her husband, Gary Thomas; sons, Duane Thomas, Russell Thomas and Justin Thomas; brother, Anthony Begay; sister, Evelyn Burton; grandson, Logan Thomas; granddaughter, Jubilee Thomas; and numerous nieces and nephews.
The Thomas family would like to thank family and friends for their condolences and prayers during this difficult time.
Rollie Mortuary, who is handling final arrangements.
A celebration of Eleanor’s life will be scheduled for a later date.
Eleanor G. Thomas
November 1, 1945 - January 6, 2021 (age 75)
REHOBOTH, N.M. — Graveside service for Eleanor G. Thomas, of Fort Defiance, will be held Thursday, Jan. 28, at the Rehoboth cemetery in Rehoboth, New Mexico, with Stanley Jim officiating.
Eleanor was born Nov. 1, 1945, in Naschitti, New Mexico, to James and Stella Begay, into the Honágháahnii (One-walks-around Clan), born for Tábąąhá (Water’s Edge Clan). She passed away peacefully on Jan. 6, 2021, at the Abrazo Central Campus Hospital in Phoenix, Arizona, due to complications from the effects of COVID-19.
Eleanor grew up on the Navajo Reservation attending Rehoboth Christian School and went on to earn her bachelor’s and master’s degree in education at Arizona State University. She began her education career as a full-time mother, but went on to be employed with the Department of Diné Education as an education specialist and then as program manager for the Navajo Nation Johnson O’Malley Program.
Eleanor lived a wonderful full life dedicating her time and service to her family and friends. She was always there to offer words of advice and to listen when a friendly ear was needed.
Eleanor enjoyed golfing with her husband and sons, spending time with her grandchildren, and traveling to see new places. She was a woman of strong faith who devoted her life to God and was an active participant at Window Rock Christian Reformed Church.
Eleanor is survived by her husband, Gary Thomas; sons, Duane Thomas, Russell Thomas and Justin Thomas; brother, Anthony Begay; sister, Evelyn Burton; grandson, Logan Thomas; granddaughter, Jubilee Thomas; and numerous nieces and nephews.
The Thomas family would like to thank family and friends for their condolences and prayers during this difficult time.
Rollie Mortuary, who is handling final arrangements.
A celebration of Eleanor’s life will be scheduled for a later date.
November 1, 1945 - January 6, 2021 (age 75)
REHOBOTH, N.M. — Graveside service for Eleanor G. Thomas, of Fort Defiance, will be held Thursday, Jan. 28, at the Rehoboth cemetery in Rehoboth, New Mexico, with Stanley Jim officiating.
Eleanor was born Nov. 1, 1945, in Naschitti, New Mexico, to James and Stella Begay, into the Honágháahnii (One-walks-around Clan), born for Tábąąhá (Water’s Edge Clan). She passed away peacefully on Jan. 6, 2021, at the Abrazo Central Campus Hospital in Phoenix, Arizona, due to complications from the effects of COVID-19.
Eleanor grew up on the Navajo Reservation attending Rehoboth Christian School and went on to earn her bachelor’s and master’s degree in education at Arizona State University. She began her education career as a full-time mother, but went on to be employed with the Department of Diné Education as an education specialist and then as program manager for the Navajo Nation Johnson O’Malley Program.
Eleanor lived a wonderful full life dedicating her time and service to her family and friends. She was always there to offer words of advice and to listen when a friendly ear was needed.
Eleanor enjoyed golfing with her husband and sons, spending time with her grandchildren, and traveling to see new places. She was a woman of strong faith who devoted her life to God and was an active participant at Window Rock Christian Reformed Church.
Eleanor is survived by her husband, Gary Thomas; sons, Duane Thomas, Russell Thomas and Justin Thomas; brother, Anthony Begay; sister, Evelyn Burton; grandson, Logan Thomas; granddaughter, Jubilee Thomas; and numerous nieces and nephews.
The Thomas family would like to thank family and friends for their condolences and prayers during this difficult time.
Rollie Mortuary, who is handling final arrangements.
A celebration of Eleanor’s life will be scheduled for a later date.
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