Nikko “Tomo” Tamdad Gargog, age 43, of Mesa, Arizona passed away on Thursday, January 16, 2025. He was born in Yap, Micronesia. He was the greatest Yapese Island guy with a big and loving heart.
He loved Basketball as a young man, but the older he got, he was the best family man ever who loved his two greatest daughters in the world. He would make sure they were protected and safe. He loved his mama and siblings and above all, he missed his dad in Heaven all the time. Family meant everything to him.
He is survived by; spouse Stacey Benally; daughters: Shayla Gargog and Sophia Gargog; his mother Johanna Pinanug; his 5 brothers and 1 sister.
The fact that you’re no longer here will always cause us pain, but you’re forever in our hearts until we meet again. Rest in peace Tomo. Let them wings fly over that Ocean. You may be gone but will never be forgotten. Hang loose and dance in Heaven.
We love you always and forever.
A funeral service for Tomo will be held Monday, February 3, 2025 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, located at 2252 W. Mesquite Street, Chandler, AZ 85224.
His urn will return to his home country of Micronesia to be interred at a date to later be determined.
