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“Debbie, I want to thank you for being my friend and for allowing me to be introduced to your mother that day. In the little time we spent together...Read More »
1 of 8 | Posted by: Liliana Gonzales - Sandia Park, NM

“I am truly sorry for you loss. ”
2 of 8 | Posted by: Marcia Copeland - Los Lunas, NM

“To The Beck family, It is with deep regret to hear about the passing of Aunt Lala. May God sent you his angels to comfort you during this...Read More »
3 of 8 | Posted by: Gloria Tafoya - Los Lunas, NM

“Dear Serge and Family, Our deepest sympathy in the loss of Mrs. Beck. I always enjoyed stopping and visiting with her and having Her show me her...Read More »
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“Mom , I look up and see you flying around with those awesome wings. I see you happy and smiling down at us and I know you watching over all of ...Read More »
5 of 8 | Posted by: Neva Beck - Albuquerque, NM

“I will always remember Aunt LaLa, of her wearing her RED Lipstick. My prayers are with the kids, and Uncle Wally . God Bless You guys. Louie & Jo ”
6 of 8 | Posted by: Louie & Josephine Archuleta - NM

“Just wanted to say I'm sorry to hear about your mom. She will be greatly missed by all of you. Just remember she is always with you guiding you in...Read More »
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Age 80, beloved and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully, January 15, 2012 surrounded by her family after a long battle with Alzheimer's. Della was born and raised in Los Lunas, NM, but resided in Albuquerque. Della is preceeded in death by her parents, Evangelista and Pedro Tafoya; brothers, Piliar, Jose, Pete and Martin Tafoya; sisters, Mercedes Ellis and Erlinda Griego; and nephew, Thomas Ellis. She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Serge W. Beck; daughters, Debbie Adams (David Olivarez) , and Neva Beck; sons, Vincent, Eric and Conrad, all of Albuqurerque, NM and Brian (Dr. Rosa) Beck of Olymipia, Washington; grandchildren, Chris (Candice) and Fransisco (Alisia) Saavedra, Hannah Beck, Donald and Jovan Lucero, Clint and Faith Beck, Lori, Jordai and Brianna Beck; great-grandchildren, Chardonney, Santiago, Alexis and Atiana Saavedra; her brother, Johnny Tafoya (Lorena) of Los Lunas, NM; her sister, Angie Jones of Fisk, MO; sister-in-law, Carmen Tafoya; brother-in-law, Johnny Griego, both of Los Lunas, NM; several nieces and nephews, and many other family members and friends. Della loved fishing, hunting, camping, boating, swimming, skiing, reading, her garden and playing her piano. We would like to thank the entire Presbyterian Hospice team for all their support during this time. A special thank you to her care givers, Karen, Marcella and Jessie for loving her as much as we did. In keeping with her wishes, cremation has taken place. A private family service will be held at a later date.