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Lydia Koelling Obituary

Lydia Koelling, age 54, of Colorado Springs, CO, passed away Tuesday, May 6, 2014. Lydia was born June 14, 1959 in Pueblo, CO.

She is survived by her parents, Simon and Lucy Valdez; sister, Donna Valdez; brothers: Lee and Larry Valdez; five nieces; one nephew; and one great-nephew. She was preceded in death by her sister, Janet Valdez.

Lydia's smile, laughter and big heart will be greatly missed.

Please join us in celebrating her life at Corpus Christi Church on Thursday, May 15, 2014. The viewing will be held from 9:30a.m. until 10:30a.m., the Rosary at 10:30a.m. and the mass to follow at 11:00a.m.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Gazette on May 13, 2014.

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Shelly Lerew

May 29, 2014

I am still praying for all of Lydia's loved ones. My prayer is that He will inundate all of you with His peace that passes all understanding. Mr.and Mrs. Valdez, from the first time I met you, I realized why Lee is such a wonderful man that I love so much. You both have beautiful hearts just as Lee states about Lydia. Please rest in the fact that she and Janet are rejoicing together with Jesus and one day you will all be reunited for eternity. With all my love and condolences, Shelly

Suzie Gearhart

May 21, 2014

My thoughts and prayers are with Lydia's family. We grew up together on the westside and though we weren't close friends, I ran into Lydia many times over the years and got to know each other as adults. I will miss seeing her and laughing about old times. God bless you Lydia, you are in the hands of God and will be blessed all over again.

May 19, 2014

God has called another angel home....she is in heaven smiling down on everyone.....we miss you sweet Lydia....till we meet again!

Dan and Chris Poniatowski

MaryAnn & Larry Ramirez

May 15, 2014

Sorry to hear about Lydia's passing she will be missed greatly. Your in my thoughts and prayers

Laura Sanchez

May 15, 2014

I am sorry to hear about the loss for your family. I am sure that janet and lydia are both bringing their infectious smile and laughter to the ones up above. God bless you in this time of mourning.

Shelly Lerew

May 14, 2014

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Family, please copy and paste this link and follow it to the site that will enable you to be a blessing in their time of need. May God bless you for your prayers and all of your help during this time of mourning for the Valdez family.

Lee Valdez

May 14, 2014

Prayers and love to Mom and Dad through this trying time. May the hands of God carry and comfort you as we celebrate the new life for Lydia. Her laughter and love for all will be missed..

Lydia

Loretta Madden (Rael)

May 14, 2014

Denise Villegas

May 13, 2014

Prayers to my Uncle Simon,Aunt Lucy,cousins Lee,Donna,Larry,May God Bless the family!

Denise Villegas

May 13, 2014

Prayers out to my Uncle Simon,Aunt Lucy,cousins Lee,Larry,and Donna,May God Bless!

Terry Cobb

May 13, 2014

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Agnes Padia Ortega

May 13, 2014

My thoughts and prayers are with Lydia's family through this heartbreaking time. Please know that I'm thinking of each of you and I'm so sorry. May your love for Lydia keep you strong and give you peace. I will forever remember her happy smile and friendly demeanor. I know she will be missed dearly.

May 13, 2014

A candle for my cousin, before I got back to Arizona she gave me candles and they are still are lit up, Thank you Lydia for just being in my life and never complaining of me staying with you for so long. R.I.P. I miss you so much! I love you more than you know.

ILY and miss you Lydia

Loretta Madden (Rael)

May 13, 2014

May 13, 2014

I am still in disbelief of Lydia's passing, I wrote in her guest book but do not see it and it's ok because Lydia sees it. I miss you so much and miss your phone calls. We are cousins best friends and I just can't believe your gone. Our last goodbye in person was Jan. 12th 2014 when you took me to the airport and we said our goodbyes with hugs and kisses. Forever I will have that image embedded in my heart and will love and miss you forever. God knew you were tired and I won't question his will. We talked so much I still hear you. I see you, you were there for me when I lost my job and you comforted me. I can go on and on but I'm sure you know Lydia because God gives you that closure in death as he will comfort us. Your parents, I am so heartbroken as well over your loss and because they now lost 2 daughters. I pray they will be ok.My heart breaks for them.. R.I.P. Lydia and this was not in our plans but we don't question God above. I will love and miss you forever.
Loretta

Anselma Montoya

May 13, 2014

Simon, Lucy, I Am So Sorry To Hear About Lydia Passing. She Always Had a Friendly Smile. She Is Now In The Arms Of Our Lord. I Am Praying For Your Strength And That You Will Be Comforted By All The Special Memories Of Your Beautiful Daughter...God Bless You And All Your Family.

J B

May 13, 2014

May the family of Lydia Koelling find comfort by drawing close to God through prayer. James 4:8

Angelina Maes-Garcia

May 13, 2014

I am so sorry to hear of your loss, some things in life are so hard to understand. May God be by your side and give you strength, God Bless all of you.

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