Rebecca Ortiz Hernandez

Rebecca married Santiago (Jimmie) Hernandez, and they celebrated 50 years of marriage before he passed away in August 2001.

Rebecca was a hard worker; sewing in a blue jean factory, working with people with developmental disabilities; her real joy came from being a homemaker and caring for her family.

She loved cheering on the Denver Broncos, and enjoyed camping with her family. Rebecca loved to crochet and was a beautiful singer and pianist. She will be deeply missed.

Rebecca is survived by her sisters; Rachel Hernandez and Lucianna Losoya; daughters, Sandra (Leo) Mendoza; Cathy Salazar; sons, Dennis (Veronica) Hernandez, Rick (Della) Hernandez, Edward Hernandez, Pat (Clara) Hernandez; as well as 23 grandchildren, 39 great grandchildren, 15 great-great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, two brothers, two sisters and three grandsons.

Visitation will be from 5:00-8:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 1, 2021 at Stoddard Funeral Home. A Celebration of Life will be on Thursday, December 2, at 10:00 a.m. at Victory Outreach, 2626 11th Avenue in Greeley, Colorado, with Interment to follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens.