She was born in Hanover, New Mexico on March 20,1940, the youngest of 12 children.
She is preceded in death by her parents Dolores Bernal Carrillo & Panfilo Becerra. And also her late husband Former Arizona State House of Representatives Tony R Abril Sr. Also preceded in death her siblings, Manuel Conway, Rosa Conway, Jimmy Conway, Vicente Becerra, Ventura Becerra, Jose Becerra, Consuelo DeAnda, Socorro Esquibel, & Maria Resendes.
She leaves behind her children; Diane Nuanez, John Miranda, Donna McPherson & Joanne Salazar.
And surviving brothers Jesus Becerra & Felipe Becerra & multiple nieces, nephews & cousins.
Hope also leaves behind her ultimate joy of; 21 grandchildren, 43 great grandchildren & 3 great great grandchildren.
She will be greatly missed.