Faythelma Arthel Bechtel Obituary
The passing of Faythelma Arthel Bechtel in Albuquerque, New Mexico occurred on November 7, 2026. Faythelma, born on June 4, 1939 in Battle Creek, Michigan, shared life with family, friends, and community. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Faythelma Arthel Bechtel to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Murrell and Pauline (White); her husband Wilmer; her children, Cynthia Kropf (Jonathan), Sonya Miller (Jesse) and Joshua Bechtel; and her daughter-in-law Carol Bechtel (Merlin).
She is survived by: her brother Ronald (Eileen); and her children, Merlin Bechtel of Sumrall, MS, Nolan Bechtel (Annette) of Estacada, OR, Flor Rodriguez (Fred) of Springfield, MO, Miriam Lopez (Juan) of Estacada, Roni Bechtel (Lisa) of Trenton, MO and Matthew Bechtel (Kacey) of Vancouver, WA. She is also survived by 28 grandchildren, and 29 great grandchildren.
A funeral service will be held on Thursday, November 12th 2026 at 10:00 AM at the Grace Crossing Bible Church (29101 SE Eagle Creek Rd, Estacada, OR 97023).
