Amelia Alvarado, 85, of Greeley, passed away Wednesday, October 20, 2021, at Fair Acres Manor in Greeley. Amelia was born January 21, 1936 in Los Sauces, Chihuahua, Mexico, to Angel and Juliana (Contreras) Arroyo. She married Francisco Alvarado and they were married for 37 years until his passing in 2007.
Amelia lived in El Paso Texas since she was 16 years old, moving to Greeley in 2008. She worked as a nanny, and as a cafeteria worker in public schools in El Paso, TX.
She enjoyed embroidering, coloring, puzzles, music, dancing, and gardening. She loved shopping and spending time with her family.
She is survived by her daughter Martha (Normando) Tinajero; brothers Angel Arroyo and Mario (Lucy) Arroyo; sister Consuelo (Fortino) Aldana; grandchildren Erika Tinajero, Normando (Ludi) Tinajero; great-grandchildren Elijah Tinajero, Damariz Tinajero, and Zaira Tinajero.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband.
A visitation will be held from 5-7:00 P.M. with the Rosary starting at 7:00 P.M. on Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at Allnutt Funeral Service, Macy Chapel, 6521 W 20th Street, Greeley, CO 80634. Mass of Christian burial will be held on Wednesday, October 27, 2021 at 11:00 A.M. at Our Lady of Peace Church, Greeley. Interment at Linn Grove Cemetery.
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