Maria “Jennie” D. Mares, 94, went to be with our Lord and Savior on December 30, 2015. Maria is preceded in death by husband, Eloy A. Mares, parents, Atanacio and Rose Dominguez, sister, Agnes Smith, granddaughter, Char Espinoza and grandsons, Michael Barrow and Rene Jaramillo. She is also preceded in death by two son-in-laws, Luis Garcia and Mel Jaramillo.
Left to cherish her memory are eight children. Daughters- Rose (Rod) Garcia, Peggy Solano, Judy (Leroy) Espinoza, Theresa (Jackie) Cordova (caregivers) and Clare Jaramillo; Sons -Bob (Sheila), Eugene (Angela) and Jerry (Susie) Mares. In addition, Maria was blessed with 28 grandchildren, 40 great -grandchildren and 8 great-great grandchildren. Also survived by siblings, Ramona Kondrat and Frances Russell and Ben Dominguez and numerous nieces, nephews, godchildren, relatives and friends. Maria loved to cook, sew, crochet, garden, pray and attend mass. She loved being surrounded by her family.
Visitation at Memorial Gardens on Friday, January 8th, 4:00-6:00 p.m./Rosary at 6:00 p.m. Funeral Mass at Corpus Christi Catholic Church on Saturday, January 9, 11:30 a.m. Entombment at Memorial Gardens following church services.
A special thank you to Pikes Peak Hospice for the love and care they provided for our mother.
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