Floraida “Irene” Pegler passed away peacefully on April 9, 2019 in Thornton, Colorado at the age of 65. Irene is survived by her mother, Ambrosita “Mamie” Romero of Wiggins, CO; children Ian Pegler and Alison Ainsworth (Jacob); granddaughter Bryndolin Ainsworth; sisters Emma Lyons (Gary), Beatrice Ottercrans (Ron), Eloise Garrison (Rick), Susan Coronado (Lorenzo), Esther Murray; and brothers Charlie (Kim), Sam (Melonie), and Emil Romero (Marion). She is preceded in death by her father, Eufracio “Shorty” Romero of Wiggins, Colorado.
Irene was born on November 6, 1953 in Fort Morgan, Colorado to Mamie and Shorty Romero. She graduated from University of Northern Colorado in 1978 with a degree in Elementary Education and Special Education. She married Stephen Pegler in 1981. One of her greatest career achievements includes receiving a Master’s Degree in elementary reading and writing. Her children remember her as a quiet and studious mother who encouraged them to pursue their goals.
Irene was an accomplished teacher with decades of loving and serving her students. She was a dedicated individual who loved caring for and educating her students. She always thought of ways to help those she loved succeed in life. Irene was an industrious and detailed woman. She enjoyed working outdoors in her garden and caring for the birds in her yard. Irene was also a gifted seamstress and talented at doing crafts. She was a devoted member of the Redeemer Bible Church and used to volunteer teaching English as a second language.
Irene will be deeply missed by the abundance of family and friends that she leaves behind. Though pancreatic cancer took over her body, her legacy and her love lives on on. Yes, Irene will be greatly missed and deeply mourned, but her family looks forward to someday being reunited with her in heaven with the Lord.
A funeral is scheduled for Saturday, April 20, 2019 at Olinger Highland Mortuary & Cemetery, with a reception to follow. Pastor Matthew LaCava will officiate the ceremony. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Irene's life. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Redeemer Bible Church at 102 South 5th Avenue, Brighton, Colorado 80601. Her children would like to thank extended family, friends, and hospital staff for their dedicated care.
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Redeemer Bible Church102 South 5th Avenue, Brighton, Colorado 80601
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