Tamara Bersabe Lelutin

Tamara Bersabe Lelutin, 24, Of Albuquerque, New Mexico, returned home to the Lord on January 24th, 2024.

She was born in Trinidad, Colorado on October 9th, 1999, to Richard Lelutin and Caryn Sanchez of Raton, New Mexico. Tamara attended elementary school in Raton, New Mexico before finishing in Los Lunas, New Mexico.

Tamara is joined in the afterlife by her parents Richard Lelutin and Caryn Sanchez, her grandparents Bennie and Mary Sanchez, Uncle Benjo Sanchez, Aunt Priscilla Vargas, Uncle David Gallegos and cousin Isaac Sanchez.

Tamara leaves behind her soulmate Tyler Topping of Albuquerque, NM, sister Vanessa Lemus of Trinidad, CO, brother Joshua Sanchez of Moab, UT , brother Augusto Sanchez of Raton, NM, 5 nieces, 4 nephews, in-laws Jeremy and Shawna Topping of Raton, NM, 7 bonus siblings, in law grandparents Dennis and Kathy Topping of Stonewall, CO, In law Grandparents Mark and Sharon Riddiford of Raton, NM. Lifelong friends Mary Baca and Angelique Valenzuela of Albuquerque, NM. Un biological mom Amanda Sanchez of Belen, NM and sister Sophia Sanchez.

Tamara lost an 18-year battle with Pompe Disease. She faced many battles at her young age which she never let define her. She loved to travel, be with family and do her makeup. She’ll be remembered for her strength, honesty and humor. She could always make you feel better with a simple conversation. Tamara will be missed by all who knew and loved her.

God our Father,
we thank you that you have made each of us
in your own image,
and given us gifts and talents with which to serve you.
We thank you for Tamara,
the years we shared with her,
the good we saw in her,
the love we received from her.
Now give us strength and courage
to leave her in your care,
confident in your promise of eternal life
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.