Cover for Ida Galvan Bejarano's Obituary

Ida Galvan Bejarano

November 15, 1934 — March 14, 2026

A funeral service will take place at 10:00 am on March 20, 2026, at Our Lady Of Grace Catholic Church with an interment to follow at Twin Oaks Memorial Park Cemetery.

A viewing will be from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm on March 19, 2026, at Our Lady of Grace with a rosary to follow at 6:00 pm.

Ida G. Bejarano, daughter of Jose and Micaela Galvan, born in Terlingua, Texas on November 15, 1934, received her angel wings on March 14, 2026. To her immediate family, and school friends, she was affectionately known as Dickie.

She was preceded in death by both parents, Jose and Micaela Galvan, 5 sisters, 2 brothers, 1 great grand-baby, and 1 great great grandson.

She is survived by her 4 children; Selia G. Mariscal - spouse Raymond; Lupe Bejarano - spouse Lucy (deceased); Delma Lopez - spouse Alonzo; Mary Ann Batie - spouse J.J.; Chosen family (daughter) Mary Chavarria; 11 grandchildren; 14 great grand children; and 5 great great grandchildren.

Pallbearers will be: Michael Mariscal, James T. Bejarano; James B. Bejarano Jr; Israel Bejarano; Eric Aldaco and Johnathan Batie. Honorary pallbearers will be grand children, great grand children and great great grand children.

Ida was a devoted Catholic member of Our Lady of Grace Church, Cursillista member, volunteered at the Good Shepherd Mission. She attended mass regularly until the last few years of her life. A woman of faith, she devoted herself to the Rosary numerous times of the day.

She was a dedicated housekeeper for numerous families throughout the community as well as working at Yates Petroleum in housekeeping. She was a loyal companion and housekeeper to Leah Kennedy for 15 plus years. She enjoyed reading, crossword puzzles, watching Wheel of Fortune, and Family Feud. She spent many hours watching hummingbirds from her front kitchen window. Her favorite cold drink was a strawberry milkshake. She was an avid Denver Bronco fan. Her favorite player was Von Miller; whom she called "her Travieso."

She supported and attended grandkids and great grandkids sporting events when possible.

We extend our appreciation to her granddaughters; Stephanie Mariscal, Jessica Bejarano, Melanie Bejarano, and Rena Batie for their vigilance in caring for their grandmother throughout the night of March 13 through the early morning of March 14. A big thank you to Mary Chavarria, her devoted (chosen daughter) neighbor and blessing to our family in helping to care for our beloved mother throughout the years. We are eternally grateful for the support of the professional care provided by J&J Home Care (Laura Lopez Torres and Rena Batie), Enhabit Home Health Care and Hospice, and Carlsbad Medical Center, all of whom helped ensure her final days were filled with dignity, comfort, and peace.

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Service Schedule

Today's Services

Public Viewing

Thursday, March 19, 2026

4:00 - 6:00 pm (Mountain (no DST) time)

Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church

1111 N. Roselawn Ave., Artesia, NM 88210

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Rosary

Thursday, March 19, 2026

6:00 - 7:00 pm (Mountain (no DST) time)

Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church

1111 N. Roselawn Ave., Artesia, NM 88210

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Upcoming Services

Funeral Service

Friday, March 20, 2026

10:00 - 11:00 am (Mountain (no DST) time)

Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church

1111 N. Roselawn Ave., Artesia, NM 88210

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