Special People known as ANGELS

Since I started this group in 2001, there have been about 40 people come into the group. And probably 35 of them over time have left. But the average 'angel' comes into this group and stays about 3 years. Then there are those who have been with me since 2001. Doggedly faithful and very dedicated. Perhaps you would like to meet some of these people who give up several mornings each month to come and honor those who have died.

This wonderful lady is Betty Lamberti. She was born in Albuquerque and has lived almost all of her life here. She joined my group with the very first training session which was September 12, 2001 (what a day to begin!). She has stuck with us through all kinds of weather and has never complained. She is also the consumate 'volunteer' as she helps several different groups. Very unselfish with her time. Her parents were Oreste and Minnie Marteno (buried at Fairview) and she had one sister (just passed away June 2010). Betty has a daughter (Monica) and a son (Robert) that live in Albuquerque. Betty retired from U.S. West (formerly AT&T) after working for them 30 years. Some places she has always wanted to visit are Rome, Egypt and Alaska. And Switzerland is her favorite place to go back and visit!

Her favorite book (and movie) is To Kill a Mockingbird and she loves Mexican and seafood. When asked why she has kept going with the Tombstone group all these years, she said it is always interesting work and she enjoys working with the people in this group. Her favorite time with the group is when we go back outside and walk the cemeteries.

Thank you Betty for all you have added to this group, all your work on San Juan county (you've almost single handedly written that one!) and your support!