Betty Kopecky
Betty Kopecky, age 85, of Albuquerque, NM, unexpectedly passed away and went to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 21, 2018. She was born on July 2, 1932 in N.M. to Rueben and Myrtle Crane, and married George Kopecky on January 29, 1954. She was preceded in death by her husband; both parents; her sisters, Viola Holmes, Thelma Bond, Dorothy Gooch; and her brothers, Leon and Paul Crane. Betty was extremely healthy and active up until the day she passed away.
Earlier, Betty loved working as a civil servant at Kirkland AFB, and excelled as a Budget Analyst. She was a loving and selfless devoted wife and mother, enjoyed decorating, and gardening. Betty was an active member of Del Norte Baptist Church for over 60 years, and loved her church family. She put her strong Christian faith in action, and previously was involved with the Children’s ministry; Betty was still volunteering at the Church library on a regular basis. Betty had a genuine empathy for people, and loved to help her friends and family, as the hands and feet of Christ. She often enjoyed fellowship with her Christian friends and loved to play dominos and cards with them.
Betty loved to watch and follow football, basketball, and baseball sports teams, and enthusiastically discuss her favorite teams (including the Lobos), especially with sister Joann, her son, and her late sister Thelma. Betty is survived by her son, Michael Kopecky and his wife, Bonnie; grandson, Preston McDowell; and daughter, Shirley Kopecky (who is an Intellectual Property attorney). Betty had a strong bond with her children, and was her daughter’s best friend and "rock." Betty is also survived by her sister, Joann Montgomery of Kansas; and her brother, Curtis Crane of New Mexico.
Betty was the heart of the Kopecky family, and her physical presence will be greatly be missed by her children, family, and close friends. Although many are grieving, the church service is for celebrating her life and her transition into eternity with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, Father God, and the Holy Ghost.
Funeral Services will be held Thursday, June 28, 2018 at 3:00 p.m. at Del Norte Baptist Church, 5800 Montgomery Blvd. NE, with Pastor Brad Kelley officiating. A public reception with the family, church family, and friends will occur earlier from 2:003:00 p.m. A private family service will take place at Santa Fe National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Children’s ministry or Lottie Moon, both at Del Norte Baptist Church, 5800 Montgomery Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, 87109. Please visit our online guestbook for Betty at www.FrenchFunerals.com FRENCH - Wyoming 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE 505.823.9400 www.frenchfunerals.com