Celestina Urenda, 77, passed away peacefully on June 8, 2022 with her family by her side. She was born May, 19, 1945 to Joseph V. and Marie (Chavez) Montoya who precede her in death along with siblings, Raymond Montoya, Sequio Montoya, Al Montoya and Chuck Montoya.
Celestina was an employee of the State of Colorado and retired with 23 years of service. She enjoyed trips to Cripple Creek and was a huge sports fan; she always cheered for the Denver Nuggets and Denver Broncos. Most of all, she loved watching her children and grandchildren participate in various activities and sports. She valued her time spent with her family and she was a devout Catholic who instilled the importance of faith into her family.
Celestina leaves to cherish her memory; her children, Theresa Urenda, Tim (Regina) Urenda and Karen Hurtado; grandchildren Marissa Urenda, Adam Urenda, Nicholas (Chelsea) Garcia, Nicole Garcia, Timothy Urenda and Angelique Urenda; great-grandchildren, Anaya Garcia dnaLawrence Garcia; siblings; Richard Montoya, Edward (Helen) Montoya, Corrine Pando; other relatives and friends who will miss her dearly.
The Rosary will be Thursday, June 16, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. with Funeral Mass to follow at 11:00 a.m., both at Holy Family Parish. Online condolences, www.angeluspueblo.com