Cindy Lee Gonzalez Burtis

Cindy Lee Gonzalez Burtis obituary

Cindy Burtis Obituary

Cindy Lee (Gonzalez) Burtis, long-time resident of Colorado Springs, passed away peacefully on the morning of March 10, 2013 at the age of 57. Born June 25, 1955 in La Junta, Colorado, Cindy was raised by her grandparents among numerous aunts and uncles: Robert, Lydia, Lucy, Gilbert, David, Elsie, Katie, Helen and Dale. A 1973 graduate of La Junta High School, she continued her education at UNC-Greeley, then graduated in 1978 from CSU-Fort Collins with a bachelor's degree in English. She married Robert Burtis in 1976 and they had three children together: Brian, Caitlin, and Matthew. Cindy married Marvin Brown in 1993; separated in 2012. Cindy is survived by her children and many close aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. She is preceded in death by her mother Juanita "Jenny" Foster and her grandparents Emma and Max Sanchez; as well her aunts: Lydia, Elsie, Katie and Helen. Memorial services will be held at the Emmanuel Mennonite Church, located at 502 Harriett Ave., La Junta, CO 81050 on Saturday, March 16, 2013 at 10:30 a.m. Online condolences may be sent to [email protected].

Published by The Gazette from Mar. 13 to Mar. 14, 2013.
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If we could only turn back time. Cindy was an admirable woman.

steven benscheidt

Friend

March 7, 2021

I love this picture! I remember the many many li laughs we had! ❤❤❤

DM Springer

March 7, 2020

Beautiful smile, beautiful personality, beautiful woman, beautiful person. We all miss you very much.

Joe Arellano

Friend

March 7, 2019

We miss our beautiful Cindy. You will remain always in our hearts.

Dale Sanchez Family

April 12, 2013

We miss you, dear Cindy. Our hearts are heavy still with the feelings of such a great loss of such an important part of our family. We know you dwell with the angels (Manca, Jen, Katie, Helen, Elsie, Kathleen and others) now and that we will one day be with you again. You will never be forgotten.

Dale & Jacque Sanchez

April 12, 2013

From the N.T. book of James: "we are a mist that appears for a little time and then vanishes". Your time was way too short. I miss you so much - you are my first thought when I wake up every day but with a little more joy than sorrow as the days pass. I am still your "mentor", but pray for you to now be mine. With everlasting love.

Carol Bishop

March 29, 2013

Your friendship brightened my life. I cherish the moments we shared together. With love,

Devin Heitzmann

March 27, 2013

To say I was shocked to hear of your passing is an understatement. I will always remember our fun times as Letter Girls at La Junta High and still think the "shag" haircut you gave me back then was one of the best haircuts I've ever had! Rest in peace dear friend.

Deb Pletcher Schneider

March 20, 2013

I miss you my dear friend. You smile, your loving caring ways. The angels sang and our lives are forever changed. Forever, D

Donna Springer

March 19, 2013

You are so missed my dear friend. Your smile, always loving. The angels sang the day you arrived. Our lives on earth are forever changed. Forever,D

Donna Springer

March 19, 2013

You were my first born niece,And you will always have a special place in my heart. I will always remember last Christmas 2012 and our game of cribbage when Jackie and I beat you. I will always love you and remember you with great affection..Your Aunt LUCY

March 18, 2013

We never know when the Lord will call us home. You will be missed. May you rest in peace

Neil A. Brown

March 17, 2013

Our deepest sympathy to your family in their loss of their loved one. May God Bless all of you in your time of need. .

Berniece and Ardell Arney

March 16, 2013

Cindy was a kindhearted, generous person. My sympathy is with the family int their time of sorrow. Cindy Turner Bowman

March 15, 2013

Cindy, you will always be remembered as a loving friend and one who loved everyone she knew . Your smile and kindness will be truly missed.May God cherish you as we all did. You went a little ahead of us but we will see you there one day. We will never forget you.
Maria

March 15, 2013

I know Cindy will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family. I wish we could be there to help celebrate her life. God bless.

Lisa and Mike Madsen

March 15, 2013

Our deepest sympathy to the Sanches and Montoya families for your loss, May she rest in eternal Peace.tony and Kathy Quintana

March 14, 2013

Peace to all the family. Another Angel has spread it's wings.

Toni Grantham

March 13, 2013

You touched so many lives including mine. Thank you. I knew you were an Angel here and I know the Angels up there will be just as blessed to have you as we ALL are here. God bless you, all the family and the friends.

Toni Grantham

March 13, 2013

We will miss Cindy greatly; she was full of life, laughter and happiness. She was an involved and loving Mom as well as a true friend, a gear neighbor for many years. Our prayers are to Almighty to grant her soul an eternal peace, may she enjoy her life with angles forever.

Love,
Balu and Erika Bhayani

March 13, 2013

Cindy was a lovely beautiful lady and sweet friend. She was a fellow Song-Spinner. I was fortunate to stand close to her in the group and hear her beautiful alto voice. She will be sorely missed.

Carol Armstrong

March 13, 2013

Life may have seperated us in body, but her big heart and strong spirit will live with us until we are rejoined once again.

Jodi Roybal

March 13, 2013

I will miss dearly sweet and beautiful Cindy. Rest in peace.

Carolyn Harvey

March 13, 2013

My Dear Sweet Cousin Cindy. I will miss not seeing you every spring for out Jorges Dinner. I will treasure the memories we had together at Grandma house growing up. I have a sadness in my heart that words can not explain. I wish I could be there to say my good-by,However you will be in my heart. May God hold you in his arms & give you peace. Give Grandma a big Hug. With All My Love Your Cousin Rose Marie Florez

March 13, 2013

Thank you for more than twenty years of deep, deep love and affection that we shared through the good and tough times.
I'll thank God every day that we spent your last day together close and very loving, and that you died peacefully.
You can now join Manca, Jen to watch over us and help us heal in our losing you.
May God grant us peace and understanding in this time of remembering Cindy Lee Burtis-Brown.

Cindy, you now know the true meaning of TBIYTC.

Marvin Brown

March 13, 2013

Rest in peace Cindy, you're with the angels now. Our prayers are with your family.
Susie & Joe Arellano

Susie Arellano

March 13, 2013

Cindy was always one of those good friends who was loyal to everyone and was very kind and sincere.

steven benscheidt

March 13, 2013

Celebrating the life of a beautiful person inside and out. We will cherish the memories forever.

Patricia and David Terhune

March 13, 2013

I wll always remember Cindy as a fun loving individual with a beautiful smile.
Rest in peace.

Deb Ayala Nicholson

March 13, 2013

You are loved Cindy. We will miss you.
<3 Your daughter in law

Michelle Burtis

March 13, 2013

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