Ann E. Zaitz

Ann E. Zaitz, 91 passed away 7/9/2021 in Pueblo, CO. She was the widow of Frank L. Zaitz. Born in Vineland, CO daughter of John and Johanna Paucek and Daughter-In-Law of Andrew Zajc (Zaitz) and Frances Zaitz-Gornick. She worked at St. Mary’s Church until she retired at age 80.

She belonged to the KCSJ Lodge and the Slovenian Women’s Union of America. She enjoyed playing cards with her family and friends, weekend bus trips to gamble in Cripple Creek, weekly bingo events, spending time with her loved ones, embroidering gifts using her love of colors, personalizing her family photos for display in her home, as well as, many other crafts. She also enjoyed celebrating her Slovenian heritage and making pizzelles and poticia for all to enjoy. She took great joy in teaching her granddaughters and great granddaughters to carry on the family tradition for years to come.

She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Mother, Father, Mother-In-Law, Father-In-Law, daughter Valeria Zaitz, Son Richard Zaitz, Son-In-Law Riley Lehew Jr., sisters and brothers Mary (Adolf) Yanko, Elsie (Tony) Zaitz, John (Olga) Pauchek, Frank (Chris) Pauchek, Andrew (Marie) Zajc, Frances (Sam) Pisciotta, Mary (Jim) McNabb, John Zaitz, Joe Zaitz, Jenny Paucek, Joe Patti as well as several nieces and nephews.

She is survived by her daughters: JoAnn Lehew and Janie Zaitz, Daughter-In-Law Deb Zaitz, grandchildren Lori (Randy) Arellano, Lisa (Brian) Riley, Zachary (Ashley) Zaitz, 11 great-grandchildren, her sister Virginia Patti and numerous nieces & nephews.

Memorial donations may be made to Sangre de Cristo Hospice in her name.