Bernice Zoe Abeyta

Bernice Zoe Abeyta passed away on April 12, 2025, in her home surrounded by her son and daughter, peacefully watching over her in Salt Lake City, Utah. She was born on December 14, 1939, to Elmer James Kinder and Florence Leah Manning in Lehi, Utah.

Bernice is preceded in death by her father and mother, her stepfather Berzell Bullock, older brother Gene Kinder, older sister Bertha Thomas, and younger brothers Dale Kinder and Clarence Bullock.

She is survived by Danny and Bella Kinder, Gary and Betty Kinder, Kayla Yamaguchi, Ralphie Kinder (wife of Dale Kinder), Rick, Becky, Shane, Aliesha and her family, Rashaud and his family, Phillip Abeyta, Scott and Lori Abeyta and their family, and many other family members

She loved her grandkids so much, words don’t even describe her love. Mom passed away, loving her family and friends. She was the best mom anyone could have had. Mom, I love you so much. I will never forget your love and care; you deserved more than we could give you. I love you, and I pray for us all the time. You are the best mom I could ever have had. Love you always, Mom. Mom, we miss you more than words can say. We think about you each and every day. You hold a very special place in each one of our hearts. Your love and kindness will never be forgotten. With love, Rick, Becky, Shane, Aliesha and her family, Rashaud and his family, and many other close family and friends who loved Mom dearly.

God be with you, you're an angel.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, May 19, 2025, at 2:00 PM at Memorial Redwood Mortuary, 6500 South Redwood Road, West Jordan, Utah. You may visit with the family at a viewing before services from 12:00 to 1:45 PM. Interment following services at Memorial Redwood Cemetery at the same address.

The Broken Chain

We little knew that morning that God was going to call your name. In life, we loved you dearly; in death, we will do the same. It broke our hearts to lose you, but you did not go alone; for part of us went with you, the day God called you home. You left us peaceful memories, your love is still our guide. Although we cannot see you, you are always by our side. Our family chain is broken and nothing seems the same, but as God calls us one by one, the chain will link again.