Tommy Joe Celaya “Sonny” of McNary entered in to rest, unexpectedly, on December 24, 2019.

Sonny was born April 30, 1966, in Whiteriver, Arizona, to parents, Tommy Joe and Leonie Bones Celaya. He enjoyed fishing and going swimming in creeks and lakes. He also had the opportunity to work for the Tribal Forestry both as a fire fighter and in logging.

He is survived by his son, Thomas Joe Celaya; by his father, Tommy Joe Celaya; by siblings, Nayda Celaya, Everette Celaya, Martinez Celaya and Mona Celaya Shaw; and many friends and family members near and far. Sonny was preceded in death by his mother, Leonie Celaya; and grandmother, Margaret Bones.

There will be a visitation with the family on Thursday, January 2, 2020, at 10:00 a.m. at the Blooming Grove Devine Pentecostal Church in McNary, Arizona. Funeral services will follow the visitation, starting at 12:00 noon. Interment will be at the Canyon Day Cemetery, Canyon Day, Arizona.