Bertha Duran Estrada
August 17, 1930 - December 26, 2014
A longtime resident of Albuquerque, died Friday, December 26, 2014. She is survived by her son, Samuel Estrada and wife, Sharon; daughter, Dr. Naomi Campos, MD and husband, Joe; daughter, Valda Keliikuli and husband, William; son, Kevin Estrada, and partner, Cuman Cropper; grandchildren, Donna Campos and partner, Jake Hernandez, Kamuela Keliikuli and wife, Claudia, Kawika Keliikuli, Daniel Keliikuli and wife, Rebecca, Zechariah Keliikuli, Amanda Estrada, Nicolette Estrada and Isabella Estrada. Mrs. Estrada was preceded in death by her father, Margarito Duran in 1970, mother, Flora Duran in 1998, brother, Carlos Duran in 2000 and sister-in-law, Sostena Duran in 2005. Bertha was an educator who touched many lives in her long and illustrious career. After retiring from teaching she enjoyed traveling, gardening, and quilting. The family would like to thank Stephanie Faris, Cuman Cropper, GENTIVA Hospice and staff who made Bertha’s passing a caring and loving experience. A Memorial Service will be celebrated Friday, January 2, 2015, 10:00 a.m., at Legacy Church, East Campus, 4701 Wyoming Boulevard NE, Albuquerque NM 87109 with Rev. Tony Ramirez officiating. Her ashes will be buried at a later date.