Linda A. Marquez

Linda Ann Marquez was gifted to the world on September 15, 1955 born to Leona Vela Borrego and John S. Borrego, and joined her daughter Maria Denis in the heavens as one of its Angels on November 13, 2022. She was born and raised in Longmont, Colorado where she had fond memories of growing up on Reed Place. She cherished her beloved sisters Nickie Jimenez, Marie Sena, Cindy White and Juanita “Cookie” Dominguez. Linda is survived by her loving husband Ubaldo, daughters (hitas) Monica, Sonia and Socorro, son in law Angel and 4 grandchildren Linda, Lilyana, Leo and Luna, and by her far-reaching extended family, friends and community. She was often described as a woman of strong Faith, fierce, caring and compassionate, wife, mother, Godmother, sister, daughter, aunt and leader.

Linda met Ubaldo Marquez in 1979 at a dance in Mead. He was immediately captured by her beauty and asked her to dance. They were married in 1982. She was a loving, devoted wife, waking at 4am every day to pack his lunch, ironing his work clothes, and taking the best care of him always. She would often remind us all of how handsome she thought he was and loved their morning coffee together at the kitchen table or sitting side by side on the couch to catch a show. They shared 40 years of marriage and an unwavering partnership supporting one another through it all.

Linda was a hard working woman who held many positions throughout her life that were dedicated to service. She was an assembly line worker for 23 years at AT&T and served as a clerk with the St. Vrain Valley School District and Adult Education Center for 6 years, where she was able to help others reach their goals, something she was deeply passionate about.

Linda celebrated many accomplishments in her life that she was proud of, some of them her own and those of her family and friends as well. Her greatest pride and joy was being a mother, wife and Abuela to her four grandchildren. Her proudest accomplishments included seeing her husband being promoted and appreciated in his job and seeing her daughters graduate High School and go on to college. In 2014, Linda was honored and appreciated by NCIU for her commitment to community change and working for immigrant youth to have an opportunity to receive an education. She valued education so much that she would go on to attend college courses herself as an adult becoming an example for her daughters to follow. Recently Linda was honored by Longmont Latinx Voice with a scholarship in her name which will be awarded to Longmont Latino/Latina youth to continue their educational goals.

Linda’s example taught everyone whose path she crossed about the importance of giving to those in need, voting and participating in community change and always remembering your roots and where you come from. Her efforts were felt by so many in the community who looked up to her as a champion of change, a shoulder to lean on, an ear to listen, a wise voice from which to seek advice, a healer of hearts and minds, and most importantly someone you can count on anytime and every time. She was always there for people who were experiencing challenges and grief and never asked for anything in return. She often said “you do things out of the goodness of your heart and you don’t expect anything in return”.

It cannot be stated enough that Linda found joy in serving others but she also had many other joys that made her smile, laugh, and dance. She loved her Broncos so much and would cheer them on every time they played, yes even the Russell Broncos. She would yell at the TV when things didn't go their way and would put it on mute when the announcers said anything unfavorable of her team, and if they were flagged it wasn’t their fault but it was the refs who were against them. She adored being an Abuela and baking with her grandchildren, celebrating their accomplishments, participating in their activities or watching movies with them. It didn't matter if it was the first time or the hundredth time she always treated each moment like new. She acknowledged that she wished she could have been an Abuela first before becoming a mother. She said, “becoming an Abuela changed my life, I think it makes you more fierce. I don’t know what it is but it’s beautiful”. Linda was a wonderful Godmother to her many Godchildren; Jackie, Eduardo “Guero”, Martha “Nena”, Mercedes, Sara, Vanessa, Gloria, Valeria, Yamilex, Alondra, Lucero, Danica, Elias, Letty, and Jaqueline. She loved to travel and see the world and always encouraged others to do the same. Her happiest moments were vacationing with her family, especially on the sandy beaches of Playa in Mexico. Linda was always encouraging others to dance and sing, and loved her Tex-Mex, Spanish and oldies but goodies telling anyone around her “go-go, feel it, feel it” to get them moving when the music played.

Linda loved to be in the kitchen and found comfort and joy in baking and cooking delicious meals for her family or others. You could always count on her amazing food no matter the occasion, whether it was a sit down dinner with her family, a dish to celebrate accomplishments or a comforting meal for those in need.

Linda held family values, tradition and service as the most important aspect of how we live our lives and we will honor her memory through the values she showed us, carrying on the traditions she taught as and living in service of others as she did. We will remember what Linda said, “enjoy your youth, embrace your years, and love as much as you can” and as she always reminded us, “never forget, when I am not with you I am in your mind and in your heart”.

Recitation of the Rosary for Linda will be held Thursday, November 17, 2022, at 6:00 PM at Howe Mortuary & Crematory, 439 Coffman Street, Longmont, Colorado. A Funeral Mass will occur Friday, November 18, 2022, at 10:00 AM at St John the Baptist Catholic Church, 323 Collyer Street, Longmont, Colorado 80501. A reception will follow the Funeral Mass at The Moose Lodge located at 2210 Pratt Street, Longmont, Colorado.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.howemortuary.com for the Marquez family.