Harolyn Huerta, age 89, of Madison, Wisconsin and Longmont, Colorado, died peacefully at Agrace Hospice in Madison, WI on Thursday, October 22, 2026. She was born on February 2, 1937, in Bismarck, North Dakota to Lyland and Harold Breen.
She graduated from St. Alexius School of Nursing in Bismarck, N.D. in June 1958 and worked as an RN for 35 years. Harolyn married Joseph Huerta on August 31, 1967, and celebrated their 56th anniversary together before Joe’s passing three years ago. Over the years they lived in several states including Oregon, Virginia, California, and Colorado.
Harolyn enjoyed sewing and crafting of any type; as well as reading and listening to books on tape. As time progressed Harolyn moved to Wisconsin to be closer to family. She was already a Packer fan!
She leaves behind many nieces and nephews, including niece Lynne Sears, who cared for Harolyn the last several years, brother-in-law George Strauss, cousins including Larry (Donna) Lenihan, her stepchildren, Catherine Knecht and Michael Huerta of Catasauqua, PA, along with several step-grand and great-grandchildren.
Harolyn was preceded in death by Joe, daughter Jolyn, brothers Ronald and Donald Breen, sisters Jean Kaizer, Carol Yontz, and Rosalie Strauss, and her parents.
A Visitation will take place at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 323 Collyer Street, Longmont, Colorado 80501 on Monday, November 9, 2026, at 9:30 am. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 am. A Graveside Committal will follow at Longmont Mountain View Cemetery, 620 11th Avenue, Longmont, Colorado 80501, at 11:00 am. A Family Luncheon will take place at The Pumphouse Brewery, 540 Main Street, Longmont, Colorado 80501, at 12:15 pm.
Services are entrusted to Howe Mortuary & Crematory of Longmont, Colorado.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.howemortuary.com for the Huerta family.
