Evelyn DeHerrera

Evelyn DeHerrera passed away suddenly and peacefully on Sunday, October 9, 2022 at the age of 87. While her death is heart breaking for the countless relatives and friends that knew her, we can be consoled in knowing that she will be reunited and forever be with her loving husband of 67 years, Andrew DeHerrera, who passed away January 10, 2022.

Evelyn was the daughter of Joseph and Celina Martinez from Roy, New Mexico. She is survived by her beloved sister Viola Griego, two sons Timothy DeHerrera (Susan DeHerrera) and Thomas DeHerrera, two daughters Cynthia Powell (Steve Ramser) and Carol Maddan (Russell Maddan), 9 grandchildren; Shane Powell, Chelsey Barr (Jared Barr), Tiffany Resendez (Josh Resendez), Matt Maddan (Isabell Maddan), Savannah Boehmer (Alex Boehmer), Christopher Maddan, Jarred DeHerrera (Alicia DeHerrera), Liana DeHerrera and Terra DeHerrera and Amanda DeHerrera (deceased), and, 12 great grandchildren; Calista Powell, Jaxon Barr, Zachary Barr, Hadley Barr, Josias Resendez, Mila Resendez, Amalia Maddan, Maverick Maddan, Kendra Maddan, Lucia Rios and, over seventy-five loving nieces and nephews.

Evelyn met her soul mate and the love of her life Andrew DeHerrera in Roy, New Mexico while in grade school and they were married in 1956 after Andrew returned from military service in Korea. They moved to Denver, Colorado after marriage where Evelyn raised 4 children and built a beautiful and loving home in Denver, Colorado. Evelyn loved gardening and baking and found great enjoyment in sharing her creations with loved ones and friends. Evelyn had a high IQ combined with a strong work ethic and amazing communications skills which made her a hot commodity wherever she worked. She had a knack for numbers and was a lead accountant for several companies including First National Bank in Westminster where she held various lead accounting positions. Her ability to process numbers was incredible and continued until her sudden passing.

While Evelyn accomplished many great things in her life, it was not what she did but how she led her life that made her so very special to the numerous family members, friends and acquaintances who were blessed to have known her. Evelyn’s devotion to her family and her Catholic faith were at the center of everything she did and her unique ability to make all those around her feel loved and important will be her legacy for current and future generations to come. Evelyn led a long and fruitful life and her amazing grace, kindness, empathy and love for family and friends will be greatly missed by all who knew her.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Evelyn’s name to the Holy Cross Catholic Church in Thornton, Colorado.