87, born March 19, 1931 to Levisa & George Howard of Greeley, CO. Passed away on June 23, 2018 in Lakewood, CO. She survived by her loving family: her husband of 67 years, Anthony Merelli; daughter Theresa Merelli; son, Tom (Rosie) Merelli; son, Ted (Stacy) Merelli; five grandchildren; and two great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Toni M. Merelli.
Memorial Mass will be held on Tuesday, July 3, 2018, 10am at Mother Cabrini Shrine, 20189 Cabrini Blvd., Golden, CO 80401. She will be laid to rest at Ft. Logan National Cemetery in Denver, Colorado.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Lavera's name to Mother Cabrini Shrine, 20189 Cabrini Blvd., Golden, CO 80401.