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Frances Furzi Obituary

On October 15, 2007, at the age of 69, Eileen passed away peacefully at the Namaste Care Center. She was a devoted Christian, wife, mother, and grandmother. Born to William and Mary Malone on October 19, 1937 in Washington D.C.. Most of her childhood was spent in San Antonio, Texas. She was a graduate of Incarnate Word College, with a degree in Elementary Education. Eileen was a teacher in Widefield School District #3 serving children for over 20 years. She was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church, Beta Sigma Phi, and The Cursillo Movement. As a breast cancer survivor, Eileen volunteered for "Reach To Recovery". Eileen is survived by her dedicated husband of 46 years, Daniel J. Furzi, her two daughters Elaine (Alan) Peterson and Mary (Curtis) Esch and son Gino Furzi. Eileen was loved by her five grandchildren: Abigail(Abby), Hannah, Mark, Julia, and Adam. She is also survived by her sisters and brother: Marie, Kathleen and Bill. She is preceded in death by her mother and father, and sister Margaret. Eileen was a proud Texan, Irishman, and CU "Buff" Fan. Visitation will be Thursday, October 18 from 4:30-6:00p.m at Swan-Law Chapel, 501 N. Cascade. A rosary will follow. Funeral services will be held on Friday, October 19 at 11:15 a.m,. at Holy Family Catholic Church, 331 Main Street in Security. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Namaste Alzheimer's Center, 2 Penrose Blvd., 80906 or Pikes Peak Hospice, 825 E. Pikes Peak Blvd. 80903. Eileen's family would like to thank supportive friends and the loving Namaste family.

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Published by The Gazette on Oct. 17, 2007.

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October 26, 2007

Our thoughts, prayers and deepest sympathy are with all of you. May she rest in peace.

Joe and Jackie Schimpf

Valarie Howell

October 25, 2007

My deepest regards to your family from a former member of the extended family. My thoughts and prayers are with the entire family. It has been many years but I still remember the family. I also remember Dan playing piano at my wedding to Vern Giltner.

Pepper Wedgewood

October 20, 2007

Dear Mr. Furzi and the Furzi family~

Mrs. Furzi was my 3rd grade teacher and one of my dearest friends. Every summer when I returned from Texas to visit my grandmother, Mrs. Furzi and I would have lunch together and go shopping. The last time I visited with her was when she began showing signs of demetia. I was extremely heartbroken.

I lost my father this past week to lung cancer. We had his obituary placed in the Gazette to notify our friends and family in the area. When we went to see his obituary in the paper, I ran across Mrs. Furzi's. I was shocked! I knew she was getting much worse but had no idea it was this bad. I'm so terribly sorry for your loss.

You and your family will be in my thoughts are prayers. May the Lord provide peace and comfort to you all. She will be greatly missed. She was the greatest!

God bless,

Shawn Susser

October 19, 2007

Mrs. Furzi was my 3rd grade teacher. Although almost 30 years have past, I still remember story time as the highlight of my school day. My deepest sympathy.

Sandy Vigil

October 19, 2007

Dear Mary, Dan, and the Furzi Family,
My deepest sympathies go out to you and your family. Eileen was such a wonderful person and mentor. Her funny sense of humor, her laugh, and her dedication to her students and family will certainly be missed. Eventhough I have known your family for many years, I have such wonderful memories of Eileen as she taught me what it truly means to be a great teacher. I will always treasure those times.
May God Bless Your Family Always and be with you through these difficult times.
I love you all,
Sandy Vigil and family

P.S. Happy Birthday, Eileen (oh, how she loved her birthday!)

Rita and manuel Ochoa

October 18, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Trish & Nate Burns

October 18, 2007

Dear Dan, Elaine, Alan, Abby, Hannah and Adam,
We are thinking of you all during this difficult time. You are in our prayers. Love you.

Laura Medina

October 18, 2007

Mrs. Furzi was my 4th grade teacher. What a wonderful teacher she was. My prayers are with your family.

Pat Matocha

October 17, 2007

Dearest Uncle Dan &
Cousins Elaine, Mary & Gino,
Words cannot express the depth of our sympathies in the loss of my Aunt Eileen. Our thoughts and prayers are with you especially now and always.
Love,
Pat, Beth, Blair & Blake Matocha

Rebecca Bayless (Susser)

October 17, 2007

I had the pleasure of being one of Mrs. Furzi's 3rd grade students. One of my fondest memories was her reading us the adventures of "Romona." What a wonderful teacher she was! My thoughts and prayers are with the Furzi family.

Shirley Tafoya

October 17, 2007

Dear Dan, Elaine, Mary, Gino & Family,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss, but know that God has welcomed an angel among angels. Eileen was always such a loving and devoted woman. We will cherish the wonderful memories that we have, and all the good times we've had over so many years. Our love and prayers to you all.

Love, The Tafoya's

Esther Baca-Bergling

October 17, 2007

Furzi Family, my prayers are with you at the loss of your beautiful wife and mother. May you find a peace that passeth all understanding. Esther Baca-Bergling (WHS 83)

Tamra Frisch

October 17, 2007

Dear Furzi Family,

How many wonderful memories I have of Eileen as Elaine and I were growing up. Her contagious laugh and gentle demeanor are things I'll never forget. She always made me smile. I am so very sad but I'm thankful she is in a better place now. I wish you all peace and love and you are in my prayers.

Love, Tamra (Tammy Carlson) Frisch

Herman and Kerry Susser

October 17, 2007

Our deepest sympathies. It was an honor and pleasure to know her.

Beth Clifford

October 17, 2007

Our Deepest Sympathy

Yvonne Thornton-Henderson

October 17, 2007

Mr. Furzi, (Dan)
Please accept my sincere condolences. As one of your former students I knew Eileen through you. My heart goes out to you and your family and I hope you know all of us in Security from your group of students (class of 73) loved Eileen as much as we love you. You and Eileen were always a strong influence in all of our lives. May God bless and keep you and your family in your time of grief.
Yvonne Thornton Henderson

Debbie Steel

October 17, 2007

Dear Dan and Family,
Please accept my deepest sympathy in this most difficult loss. I have such fond memories of growing up in Security and your family is a part of that history. Prayers for God's comfort.
Debbie Schaaf Steel

Kathy Freeland

October 17, 2007

Dan,
My heart goes out to you and your family at this most difficult time. I am so very sorry. All of you are in my thoughts and prayers.
God bless you always,
Kathy Kindsfater Freeland

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