Ilene Benkowski of Arvada, Colorado, passed away on Sunday, August 1, 2021, in Wheat Ridge, Colorado. She will always be remembered as a caring and loving mom, grandma and friend to all that knew and loved her. She was born on November 10, 1947 in Berthoud, Colorado to Eleanor and Edward Garcia.
Ilene is survived by her three children, Christina Jagodzinski (Randy), Theresa Anderson (Steve), Edieray Benkowski (Shannon); grandchildren, Jennifer (Camden), Anthony, Derek (Shilah), Denise (Dan), Blaze, Cody (Makayla) and Andy and her great grandchildren, Zeyla and Leo. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dennis and her granddaughter, Alicia.
A visitation will be held Sunday from 5-8pm, Rosary at 6pm at Olinger Highland Mortuary & Cemetery, Heritage Hall. A funeral mass will be held on Monday, August 9th at 10am at Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church, 2361 E. 78th Avenue, Denver, 80229. There will be a reception to follow from 12- 3:30pm at Great Occasions, 6429 Miller Street, Arvada, CO 80004.
A private interment will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to Assumption Church.