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Kristine Faricy Obituary
KRISTINE KANE FARICY
March 3, 1948 October 6, 2018
Kris was born to HayDen and Elizabeth Kane in Dubuque, Iowa. Her family moved to Colorado Springs, Colorado in 1950 where she received her primary education and graduated from St. Mary's High School. She then headed to Barat College of the Sacred Heart in Lake Forest, Illinois where she was awarded a degree in Art History. She married Patrick Faricy in 1969 and had three children: Luke, Mark and Kate. She was fortunate to have six grandchildren: Stella, Marlow, Sloan, Elizabeth, Fred and Josephine.
Kris loved the arts. She taught art history to elementary school children in Denver and Colorado Springs. She was a partner in the HayDen Hays Gallery at The Broadmoor from 1991 to 2010. She was passionate about and active with both Colorado Springs Dance Theater and Downtown Ventures' Art on the Streets.
She will be dearly missed by her mother, husband, children and grandchildren as well as her siblings: Robert, Patti, Thomas, Mark, Peter and HayDen II.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, October 26th at 10 a.m. at St. Paul Catholic Church, 9 El Pomar Road, Colorado Springs, CO. A Rosary Vigil will be held the evening prior on Thursday, October 25th at 7 p.m. at St. Paul Catholic Church.
In lieu of flowers, please consider The Colorado Springs Dance Theater or Downtown Ventures' Art on the Streets.
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for Kristine Faricy
Mary Yamamoto
November 17, 2018
I was so saddened to learn of the passing of my cousin Kris. Continuing to keep all the family in my thoughts and prayers in this most difficult of times.
Mary Kay Weigel Lehr
November 5, 2018
Patrick I am so sad for your family's loss. You have been a blessing and kind in all the years I have known you. I am praying for God's grace in this time for you.
David and Britta Newcomer
November 2, 2018
We are so sorry for your loss. Her beautiful spirit will live in her many legacies, including her beloved children and grandchildren. Sending thoughts and prayers to all who knew and loved her.
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Gary & Donna Ernster
November 2, 2018
We are saddened by your loss and pray for peace for you and your family. You are missed as much as you are loved.
Dennis Dubas
October 30, 2018
Our condolences to the Faricy family in your time of loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you always.
October 29, 2018
Dear Pat and Family
My deepest condolences upon the passing of Chris. Prayers for you and your journey of healing.
Remembering our childhood friendships.
Love, Maureen Tracy Webb
Betty Haggart
October 28, 2018
Pat,
This news brings great sadness to Steve and me. Kris was one of my highlights while living in Colorado Springs as we shared many laughs and fun memories. I am so sorry for your loss and am heartbroken. Love and prayers to all of the family.
George Walker
October 26, 2018
Dear Pat and family, I am so sorry for your loss. You all are in our prayers.
Audrea
October 26, 2018
Heartfelt condolences to the Faricy & Spitzer families for your loss. May you be comforted in your time of sorrow.
October 26, 2018
Thinking of all the family in this difficult time. Kris will always remain in our memories. Nancy Walsh Tucker
Marcia Braden
October 25, 2018
Sending prayers and hope to the family. May the peace that passes all understanding be with you all.
Marcia Braden
Jim & Joni Holligan
October 25, 2018
Our deepest condolences.
Michael & Maria Force
October 25, 2018
So sorry to hear about your loss. May your fond memories of her support your family in this time of grief.
Paul & Ginni Reckard
October 24, 2018
We were so sorry to hear about Kristine's passing. She will be missed by many. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. Blessings.
Robert & Barbara Rocque
October 24, 2018
Please accept the prayers we offer for your family. We ask our Lord to comfort you.
Bob Cage
October 22, 2018
I'm so very sorry to hear of her passing. I pray you all find peace soon and know you're very much loved. Many, many blessings to all of the Faricy's.
October 22, 2018
So sorry to hear this. I was a year behind Kris at St Mary's. She was a great person!
Andrew Berson
October 22, 2018
Pat, Megan and I are so sorry for your loss. You and your family will be in our prayers.
-Andy and Megan Berson
Mark Hazuka Annette Seagraves
October 21, 2018
We are so sorry to hear about Kris. Kris was a special person in my life and I will never forget her. We are thinking of you Patrick and your family. Our deepest sympathy and love. Mark and Annette
Niesje Province
October 21, 2018
I am thinking about all of you and saying prayers. Much love to all of you.
Niesje
October 21, 2018
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all, deepest condolences Steven and mavis groves
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