Cecelia R. Bera

Cecelia resided in Grand Junction, CO where she met Joseph Bera, husband of 52 years. She loved, cared for and raised many of her nephews and nieces on her own. Cece was a loving person that would help anyone in need. She spend the last 25 years of her life as a devoted volunteer for the Catholic Outreach. She touched the lives of many people and always made them feel welcome. She’ll always be remembered for her loving, giving heart, her truthful words of wisdom and her delicious Sunday dinners.

She’s survived by husband, Joseph Bera; sibilings, Socorra (Joe) Garcia, Carla Cusick, Martina Ransier, Beverly Cordova, Rosie (Isidore) Garcia, Margie Garcia, Bobby (Tena) Sandoval, Rita (Tony) Tenorio, Johnny (Jane) Sandoval, all of Grand Junction, James (RoseMary) Sandoval of New Mexico; and many nieces and nephews. She’s preceded in death by her parents, siblings and Ramon Sandoval, who she raised as her son.

Viewing will be held Thursday, July 23 at Callahan Edfast Mortuary from 5:00 – 7:00PM, a rosary will follow. Graveside service, Friday July 24 at Orchard Mesa Cemetery at 10:00AM.