Beatrice Kirby-Noell, 72, passed away Wednesday, July 27, 2011, at her residence in Abilene. Funeral services will be 10:00a.m. Friday, August 5, 2011, at the Elliott-Hamil Chapel of Faith, 5701 Hwy 277 South with Father Fred Nawarskas officiating. Burial will follow in Elliott-Hamil Garden of Memories Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday evening at the funeral home from 6:00p.m to 8:00p.m. with a Rosary being recited at 7:00p.m.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Lupe and Stella Gonzales; husband, Tom Kirby; daughter, Carolyn Tolfelot; and brother, Philip Gonzales.
Survivors include her sons, Tony and Charlie Kirby; daughters, Ruby Ramos, Teresa Siner and Sophie Ciecle; sisters, Bertha Losoya and Erma Mora; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
