Rachel Olivarez-Sellers

She fell ill on October 21, 2020, due to COVID-19, and was taken to hospital, where after exhausting all means of treatment she passed on November 3, 2020.

She is survived by her husband of 35 years Scott Sellers, her two sons Chet Olivarez and Keith Olivarez. Her granddaughter Leandra St. Peter and several other grandchildren. Her brothers Steven Olivarez and John Olivarez. Her sisters Elizabeth Olivarez, Mary Hammack and Carmen Olivarez. Nieces and nephews.

She also aided and informally adopted many other children over the years, such as JD Morgan, whom she held dear.

She also informally adopted many children as grandchildren, such as Jesus Antonio Gonzalez Jr., Addy Morgan, Chad Lamb and Kolle Beck.

She was preceded in passing by her father Hilario Olivarez and her mother Carmen Olivarez. Also preceding was her brothers Michael Olivarez, Anthony Olivarez and Richard Olivarez.

She was a proud, 35 year member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local Union #68, the last 11 years retired.

When the state voted to allow Broomfield to become a city and county, Rachel knew Broomfield needed to form a county party. She stepped out to help someone do it. But the chairs of the counties Broomfield were made up of decided she was the one. She got to work establishing a county party. She served as the first chair. She worked hard for 2 terms to establish the Broomfield County Democrats. She was also elected as chair of the Latino Initiative.

She spent a large amount of her time volunteering for different charities to help feed the homeless.

She also spent time serving at different churches in any capacity they needed her.

Some of the most rewarding time for her was spent helping Food for Hope feed many of under privileged children in Adams county school districts.

Services for Rachel will be held at Crown Hill Pavilion, 7777 W. 29th Ave. Wheat Ridge, Jefferson County, Colorado, 80033 on November 16, 2020 at 1:30pm.

Per Rachel’s and her family’ s wishes we ask that in lieu of flowers, donations to Food for Hope

Donors can go to http://foodforhope.net/donate and click the yellow button to donate in her memory. At the bottom of the form, they can put her name in the “In Tribute” box to designate the donation that way. If someone wants to mail a check, our address is: PO Box 685 Eastlake, CO 80614.

Due to the manner of her passing we are asking that if you feel sick in the slightest, or have any symptoms of COVID-19, have tested positive for COVID-19 or are in a high risk condition of health that you do not attend the service. Guests who are attending must wear a mask. To view the service go to Olinger Crown Hill Mortuary & Cemetery Facebook page and click on videos and look for Rachel’s service.

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