Beverlee G Barela passed away April 21, 2016 at MCMC peacefully surrounded by family after living her life to the fullest.
Beverlee was born April 26, 1933 in Seattle Washington to Meyrle H and Leona B High. Bev moved to Raton from Seattle in 1971 with her husband Richard, four daughters and one young son. Raton has been her home since.
Beverlee was preceded in death by her husband Richard G Barela Sr, parents Meyrle and Leona High, three sisters Celine High, Leatrice Peck, and Rozalee Brown, one son Michael Christie, and one daughter Stancie Lee Christie.
Beverlee is survived by daughters Michele Christie of Seattle WA, Jami Esquibel, Patti (Sam) Young.and Son Richard G Barela all of Raton,. Daughter in laws Linda Carlson and Michelle Barela, and Son in Law Pete Esquibel. One sister Meyrlee (Larry) Sangder 11 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews, and her faithful Siamese Kitty- Tipper.
Bev was an awesome seamstress (we will always remember our orphan skirts lol), she also enjoyed knitting and crocheting and spending time with family watching her grandkids play whatever sport they were involved in at the time.
We would also like to give a very special thanks to Mark Bayliss and the staff at La Familia for the wonderful care you always gave Bev. And to MCMC and all the staff- you all went above and beyond in our Mother’s final days to take care of her as well as all of us. Words alone cannot express our thanks and gratitude.
Cremation has taken place and a private burial will take place at a later date.
When we hear the song “Smile” playing on the radio we will always think of you Mom aka Me Mutha, Mrs Barela, Lady, Dahlink, Old Woman, Gram, Grandma Bev and Granny.
We love you MOMMASA