Beatrice Abeyta

Beatrice Abeyta, 81, a beloved wife, mother, and cherished matriarch, left us too soon on May 22, 2025. Born on November 3, 1943, in Alcalde, NM, Beatrice embodied the spirit of family and home, serving as the glue that held her loved ones together. Throughout her life, Beatrice dedicated herself wholeheartedly to her family, embracing the role of homemaker with grace and unwavering devotion. Her love for her family knew no bounds. Beatrice's bright personality and radiant smile lit up any room she entered, embodying the essence of joy and warmth. She enjoyed visiting friends and family and often arrived with a bag of goodies and an offer to help.

Beatrice met her beloved husband, Leonard Abeyta in Española, New Mexico when she was in her early 20s. Their love was a testament to the beauty of their companionship, and they celebrated 61 years of marriage this year. Together, they created a nurturing environment filled with warmth, love, and, of course, Beatrice's culinary delights—her famous red chile enchiladas remain a family favorite and a cherished memory that will live on in their hearts.

She leaves behind a legacy that speaks to the profound impact one person can have on the lives of many. Her spirit, characterized by kindness and strength, will continue to resonate through the lives of her husband and sons.

Beatrice was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Frances Chavez (Salazar); her sister, Theresa Sanchez; sister-in-law, Flores Chavez, and two brothers, Frank and Julian Chavez.

Beatrice is survived by her loving husband, Leonard Abeyta Sr.; three sons, Leonard Abeyta Jr. (Liz), Lee Abeyta, and Eric Abeyta (Josephine Velasquez); her sister, Claudia Rene Pallett (Joe); sister-in-law Lupita Chavez, and many grandchildren, including Lee Anthony Abeyta, Elisa Abeyta, Arianna Abeyta, Elijah Abeyta, Aaron Abeyta, Caroline Abeyta, and Amanda Abeyta. Beatrice had many nieces and nephews, including Antonette Lovato, Eppie Archuleta, Francine Valdez, Charlene Esparza, Virginia Ellington, Leslie Thompson, Natalie Reynolds, Jennifer Rollins, Andy Chavez, Steve Chavez, Wanda Chavez-Medina, and others who passed away (Gilbert Sanchez Jr., Bobby Sanchez, Randall Chavez, Donald Chavez).

Beatrice will forever be remembered as a beacon of light, whose teachings and love will carry on through the generations of our family. Rest in peace, mom, sister, aunt, and grandma. Your presence will be deeply missed, but your memory will live on in our hearts eternally.

A rosary is scheduled for Friday, July 11th at 10:00 a.m. at Holy Cross Church in Santa Cruz, followed by a Mass at 11:00 a.m. and a burial at La Villita Cemetery in Alcalde at 12:30 p.m.