Bertha Jane Light

02/01/1941 - 12/07/2020

Obituary For Bertha Jane Light

Bertha Jane Light, 79, a resident of Elephant Butte, died at Sierra Vista Hospital on Monday, December 7, 2020. She was born on February 1, 1941 in Bedford, PA to Otto and Mildred (Wilson) Vienna. She was Postmaster for the U.S. Postal Service and was a member of the National Association of Post Masters, American Legion, and Moose Lodge. Survivors include her husband of 34 years, Jerry Light; children – Ray Kirkpatrick (Lena), Carol Kirkpatrick (Bud Harris), Jay Kirkpatrick (Angie) and Jim Howard; grandchildren – Jillian Benda (Erik), Payton Kirkpatrick (Nicole), Cooper Kirkpatrick, Levi Kirkpatrick, and Mistry Kirkpatrick; great-grandchild, Easton Kirkpatrick; siblings – Inez Reed and Rita Jenkins; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Otto and Mildred Vienna; son, Ira Kirkpatrick; sisters, Carolyn Broadstreet and Thelma Johnson; and brothers – Otto Vienna and Otis Vienna. No services will be held at this time.



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JUST SAW POST Her smile lit up the room the moment she walked in. Deepest sympathy to her entire family - Susan (Baird) Brandt-Wilson

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Bertha..your beautiful smile always warmed my heart as you were always so good to me. We had some fun times together and I can still hear your great laugh! Will always hold you close to my heart, my angel! Love you, Sue Evans Elliott

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Bertha you were a shinning star in some many lives while you were the Postmaster of Elephant Butte. Always enjoyed our lunches. My thoughts and prayers for your family. Your love for your kids, grandkids always gushing. Fly with the Angels Bertha.....Vicki Sears

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I'll always love you!

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