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Eileen Nelson Obituary

Eileen Nelson, age 66, a tax preparer and longtime Colorado Springs resident passed on May 16, 2010 in Las Vegas, Nevada. She was born in Dartmouth, Massachusetts on April 26, 1944 to the late Carlos and Deolinda (Soares) Mello. She is survived by her loving husband, Raul Balquin; four stepsons: Tony (Trent), Bobby (Sara), Roger (Melissa) and Rudy (Laura); and five grandchildren. She leaves behind her siblings: Lorraine Oliver of Colorado Springs; Donald Mello, Raymond Mello, and Diane Mello, all of Massachusetts. She will be greatly missed by her numerous nieces, nephews, family and friends. Memorial services will be held Friday, June 25 at 4:30 p.m. at Shrine of Remembrance “America the Beautiful� Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Eileen's name may be made to Al Kaly Shriners Children's Transportation Fund c/o Shriners of Al Kaly, P.O. Box 193, Pueblo, CO 81004.

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Published by The Gazette on May 30, 2010.

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June 24, 2010

May the love of those around you help you through the days ahead.
Monica,Steve,Julie,Derek & Selena

June 24, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Michelle,Joel,Nicole,Zac and Aaron McCoy
Mike,Tiffany,Alyssa and Kirsten Suavia

Roger, Melissa, RJ, and Manny Balquin

May 31, 2010

Eileen, you will always be in our hearts. Thank you for all you have done. We will miss you.

Steve & Bonnie Suavia

May 31, 2010

Our prayers are with the family during this difficult time. Eileen will be missed.
Steve & Bonnie Suavia

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