Louis A. Borrego Sr.

January 8, 1933

November 30, 2020

Louis A. Borrego Sr. “Lou,” 87, of Colorado Springs, Colorado passed away November 30, 2020, at his nursing facility. He was born to Jose Demetrio Martinez “Joe” and Ondfre Erminia (Gelardi) Martinez Madrigal “Nora” on January 8, 1933 in Dicks, Colorado. He was later in life adopted and raised by his maternal grandparents, Felix Valentin and Epifania Gonzales Borrego. Louis was married for 68 years to Solema Fresquez Borrego “Sally”, who preceded him in death on November 20, 2020. They were married on July 5, 1952 in Trinidad, Colorado.

Lou proudly served 20 years in the Air Force as a jet engine mechanic and aircraft mechanic instructor for the Inter-American Air Force Academy for the Latin American Countries (Albrook Air Force Base, Panama). After retiring from the Air Force, he was employed in Civil Service for 26 years as a horticulturist and vehicle operator in Colorado Springs. Once totally retired, he enjoyed his extremely large music library and traveling with his wife, Solema.

Lou is survived by his 3 children: Louis A. (Karen) Borrego Jr. of Houston, TX., Christina R. (Bradford) Pfeif of Colorado Springs, CO., Epifanio David (Mary) Borrego of Morrison, CO; 5 grandchildren: Lori (Jim) Myers, Clayton Borrego, Chad (Stephanie) Pfeif, Shawna (her fiancée James Schutt) Pfeif, Natasha (her fiancée Isabel Lozano) Borrego; 5 great-grandchildren: Brinkley (her fiancée Barcley Roberts) Myers, Macy (Deontrae) Cooper, Mathew Borrego, Harper and Dawson Pfeif; 1 great-great grandchild, Bru Roberts. He is also survived by his siblings: Christella Marie Martinez Nily and Alberta Domitilla Martinez Gonzales, half siblings:

Martha Madrigal Noyes, Anthony Madrigal Jr., Cecila Madrigal Newell, George Madrigal, Lucille Madrigal Patterson, and numerous cousins, nephews and nieces.

He is preceded in death by his spouse, parents, grandparents, siblings: Joe Martinez Gallardo, LeRoy Martinez, Felix Martinez, infant daughter Irene Borrego, and grandson Jason Pfeif. Rosary, Mass and burial will be a private event with family.

In lieu of flowers please consider a donation in his memory to New Century Hospice -Colorado Springs at newcenturyhospice.com or Dementia Society of America, PO Box 600, Doylestown, PA. 18901.

He is under the care of Dove-Witt Family Mortuary. Rosary will be held on Friday, December 18, 2020 at 10:30 am followed by service at 11am then graveside service at Pikes Peak National Cemetery. visit www.dove-witt.com for more information