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Domie Shanks Obituary

Domie L. Shanks, age 79, passed away January 18, 2016 at home in Colorado Springs with family and loved ones at her side. She was born on December 9, 1936 to Frank and Chonita (Atencio) Espinoza in Fairfield, California.

Domie grew up and lived in Minturn and Leadville, Colorado prior to coming to Colorado Springs in 1969 with her husband, Clarence James Shanks, Sr., who she married in 1956 in Taos, New Mexico.

Domie was a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Colorado Springs and loved spending time in the outdoors. She particularly enjoyed camping, fishing and spending time with family. She was also an excellent cook who owned her own restaurant business.

She is survived by her husband; two sons, William and Clarence "Junior" Shanks; and one daughter, Nancy (husband Benny) Silva; thirteen grandchildren; twenty great grandchildren; two sisters, Virginia Lujan and Maggie Espinoza; and one brother, Sammy Espinoza.

She was preceded in death by 2 sons, Larry and James Shanks; one daughter, Peggy Shanks; her parents and other sisters.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, January 28, 2016 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 1830 S. Corona Ave., Colorado Springs followed by a reception, also at the church. A visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 27th at the Shrine of Remembrance Funeral Home with a rosary at 7:00 p.m. Inurnment will be at the Shrine of Remembrance Mausoleum, Garden of Tranquility.

Domie will be dearly missed by her loving family and friends.

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Published by The Gazette on Jan. 24, 2016.

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clarence shanks jr

January 18, 2020

love and miss you,,mom

clarence shanks jr

January 15, 2019

i miss and love you mom

Jessica Hoffmann

January 26, 2016

You are a blessing to your family and friends and will be missed dearly.

January 25, 2016

In Gods care you rest above, in our hearts you rest with love.
Memories of you are ours to keep,
our words are few but our love is deep.
May you soar on the wings of angels...
Our hearts are filled with sorrow, May you rest in peace Domie....
Karen Shanks-Bontaites

Linda Ingargiola (Kearns)

January 25, 2016

My condolences to the SHANKS family. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time. RIP Mrs. Shanks.

Virginia Shanks

January 24, 2016

So many wonderful memories will be held in in my heart. I could of not wished for a more caring mother-in-law. I will truly miss you. Virg

Nancy Silva

January 24, 2016

My light forever❤ live your daughter ❤

Benito Silva

January 24, 2016

Great person,Always took care of Family and GrandChildren

Raymond Shanks

January 24, 2016

Rest in Paradise Sweet Lady. We all love you very much.

william shanks

January 24, 2016

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william shanks

January 24, 2016

love you mom

william shanks

January 24, 2016

love you mom

william shanks

January 24, 2016

R.i.P Mom, we love you

William Shanks

January 24, 2016

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