Azaliea Su Joy Bechtold , eleven-day-old infant twin daughter born on New Year's Day to Aubree L. Bufkin and Justin E. Bechtold of Columbia City, went with the Angels to Heaven at 11:12 p.m. Sunday, January 12, 2025.  Born at 22 weeks and just over a pound, Azaliea put up a valiant and determined fight for life but ultimately joined her identical twin sister, Adalynn Klaire Bechtold, who died in utero following a car accident.  Both sweet twin sisters are now at peace in the arms of Jesus.

Additional survivors are her 16-month-old brother, Jaxson; grandparents, Lori Bufkin, Bria (Matthew) Maggart, Lance Bechtold, and Rodney (Teresa) Bufkin, all of Columbia City.

The funeral service is at 2 p.m. Saturday at Smith & Sons Funeral Home, Columbia City.  Burial is at the Thorn Cemetery at Ormas.  Visitation is from 1 p.m. until the service at the funeral home.

Memorials in Azaliea's honor are to Jaxson Bechtold educational fund.