Tina Rivera

Tina was born to Nabor and Casilda Gutierrez in Folsom, a small town near the Northeast Corner of New Mexico. Tina was the baby in a Family of 5 Children. She was raised with her Oldest Brother Vincent, Older Sister Gertrude, Older Brother Max and her Older Sister Rosabell.

Because she was the youngest, she was fortunate to grow up with her many nieces and nephews that were just like another set of brothers and sisters.

Tina reached her later teen years in Folsom and met and married Dan, who was in the U.S. Army and raised in the nearby town of Des Moines. He preceded her in death in 2002. Tina and Dan immediately started a family and lived in many towns and cites in the Southern Colorado area including La Junta and Trinidad. They both worked and lived many years in Thornton, where they were able to retire.

Tina was a proud mother and survived by her five children, including Harold, her oldest son who is married to Cathy. Her oldest daughter Jo Lynn, who is a twin to her middle daughter Kay Lynn and is with Tony. Donna is her youngest daughter who is married to Bob. Jimmy is her youngest son and is married to Barb.

Tina is also survived by her wonderful granddaughters Brandy, Lore, Gerri, Stephanie, Amber, Leslie, Michelle, Mandy and Tiffany; her incredible grandsons are Michael, Scott, Chris, Jason, Moe and Devin.

Her grandchildren gave Tina so many beautiful great grandchildren including Bailey, Diante, Ally, Kali, Kataleya, Angelina, Laila, Hannah, Jack, Brandt, Maddison, Delanie, Aidan, Peyton, Parker, Koulton, Amariah and Wren.

Tina’s nieces and nephews were so faithful to her to the end, providing a whole other layer of close family that she cherished dearly.

A rosary service will be conducted to send Tina on her Journey to Heaven at

6:00 pm on Monday 3-20-23 at Olinger Highland Mortuary, 10201 Grant St, Thornton, Colorado. Preceding the Rosary will be a viewing starting at 4:30 pm at the same location.

Tina’s Final Mass will take place at Holy Cross Catholic Church located at 9371 Wigham Street in Thornton, Colorado. The Mass of Christian Burial begins at 10:30 am.

Tina’s last venture will be a precession to her Final Resting Place located at Fort Logan National Cemetery, 4400 Kenyon Ave in Denver, where she will settle in next to Dan. A reception will follow at 4:00 pm back at Holy Cross Church.

Please join her family and friends for any or all of the services.

Peace and Love be with all of you!