Eva Connie Manzanares

64, of Thornton, passed quietly on June 3, 2014.

She was born in Denver to parents Diego and Pauline. She grew up in North Denver and attended North High School.

She worked for Keebler until she retired in 1990.

Eva was a loving wife, mother and grandmother.

Her influence will be felt for generations. She will be deeply missed by her friends and family.

Eva is survived by her husband, Ron; children, Steven C. Lovato, Denise C. (Mitch A.) Rhoads, Kenneth C. (Athena R.) Lovato, Patricia R. (Manuel) Juarez and Rodney W. Manzanares; grandchildren, Isabella Lovato, Josiah Lovato, Ashley Rhoads, Brittany Rhoads, Isaiah Rhoads, Kori Rhoads, Kenny Lovato Jr., Brooke Lovato, Lauren Juarez, Isaac Juarez, Domenic Manzanares; Great Grandchildren, Damien Manzanares and Malachi Manzanares, and sisters Josie Ortega and Lillian Villiarraal.

She was preceded in death by her mother Pauline Salazar; father, Diego Duran; and James A. Duran, Rosalie Martinez and Chris Montoya.

A Memorial Mass will be held 11:00 am, Friday, June 13, 2014 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 7595 N Federal Blvd, Westminster, CO 80030.

Flowers may be sent to Holy Trinity Catholic Church – Flower Room at 3050 W 76th Ave, Westminster, CO 80030.

In lieu of flowers, donations are greatly appreciated to Athena Lovato for the Memorial Fund.

Donations may be sent to:

Olinger Highland Mortuary

Attn: Athena Lovato

10201 N. Grant, Thornton, CO 80229.

Arrangements under the direction of Olinger Highland Mortuary & Cemetery, Thornton, CO.