Age 68. Mickey Dean Copeland of Albuquerque, New Mexico, beloved husband and best friend of Stella (Silva) Copeland for 40 years passed away peacefully on Monday, June 3, 2013. Born in Neosho, Missouri to departed William and Elsie Copeland. He lived most of his life in Albuquerque, NM. Besides his beloved wife Stella, Mickey is survived by his two sons Michael D. Copeland and his wife Carmen Copeland of Albuquerque, NM, and Steve M. Copeland of Las Vegas NV. Mickey graciously loved his grandchildren, Ricky, Alyssa, Adrian, and Ashley and other relatives and friends. The family would like to express their sincere gratitude to the Copeland family, Silva family, and friends for their continuous love. We thank God for the gift of his life and the blessing of the time we spent with him. A memorial service will be held honoring Mickey on Monday, June 10, 2013 at 12:00 pm at FRENCH - Lomas followed by a burial service at 3:00 pm at Santa Fe National Cemetery, 501 N Guadalupe St, Santa Fe, NM 87501. The Family requests that instead of donations and memorials, to please offer up prayers for Mickey and his Family. FRENCH - Lomas10500 Lomas Blvd NE505-275-3500