Regina "Gina" Byrd

Lynda Regina Byrd (Gina), age 56 went to be her savior on November 22, 2017 after an 11 year battle with cancer. Gina was born in Silver City, NM and was a graduate of Cobre High School. Gina is preceded in death by her brother Jens Abreu Jr. and friend Jeanette Anaya. She is survived by her parents, Dexter and Linda Stockstill: three daughters Nicole Montoya (John), Monica and Mia Melchor; granddaughter, the light of her life Hailey Montoya; four brothers, Craig Byrd (Consuelo), Scott Byrd, Matthew Byrd and Timothy Abreu. She leaves behind her lifelong friend Kelly Gatlin; cousins, Dale and Andrew Hartman. Gina earned her B.S. in Business Administration from the University of Phoenix. Gina’s 30+ year career included a Human Resource Specialist and Administrative Officer for BLM, she retired as a Supervisory Administrative Management Specialist for the Santa Fe National Forest. She also spent 11 years as a fitness instructor. Gina loved her family and enjoyed her weekends with her granddaughter “Peanut.” Gina loved the outdoors and camping, she also loved to sing and play music and had a beautiful voice. She enjoyed listening to Michael Jackson, Collective Soul and her favorite The Eagles. She was a diehard Jets fan. Her free time was spent gardening where she felt most free and at peace. Gina had many friends, and loved to have fun. Gina will always hold a very special place in the hearts of all her friends and family and will be greatly missed. Memorial services will be held on Gina’s birthday, December 7, 2017 1:00 pm at the Ascent Bible Church on Galisteo in Santa Fe.