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Mary Carrubba Obituary

Mary Anne (Ballard) Carrubba departed this life on October 8, 2006, at the age of 75 after a brief but ferocious battle with cancer. She was born in Colorado Springs on June 6, 1931, and was the youngest daughter of Aultman and Ina Ballard. She was a devoted mother and wife. Mary Anne is survived by her husband Sam Carrubba, her son Randall (and Donna) Kouba; her daughter Melody Kouba; her sister Gini (and Dan) Sewell, her step children Kathy Jo (and Ralph) Paddock, Lori Ann (and Joseph) Mazzenga, Tamma Lee (and Gregory) O'Brien, Joseph Carrubba; her grand children Amy Kouba, Alissa, Amiee and Austin Mazzenga, Lauren and Conner O'Brien, Joshua Quillin; and many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents, brothers Wilbur Ballard and Bruce Ballard, and sister Madelyn Brackett. Viewing will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 11, and services at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, October 12, 2006 at the Shrine of Remembrance, 1730 E. Fountain Blvd. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Mary Anne's honor to Pikes Peak Hospice, 825 E. Pikes Peak, Colorado Springs, CO., 80903.

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Published by The Gazette on Oct. 10, 2006.

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Beth (Auldridge) Hollingworth

October 13, 2006

Bob & Ruth Auldridge, Beth, Linda & Nancy send our sympathy to all of Mary Anne's family and to Randy & Melody. Linda & I spent many happy times at their house when we were little. And I liked the name Randy so much, that I named my son Randy. Your family is in our families thoughts and prayers.

Diana Cook

October 12, 2006

I am so sorry for your loss.

Barbara Gaddis

October 11, 2006

You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers

Beckie Ford

October 10, 2006

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.

Rosemary Fletcher

October 10, 2006

Sam, She was such a special lady. I will miss our Sunday visits and cheering on the Broncos. I like to think she and Tom will be up there watching over us and being ornery!
I know how difficult your days are and I am thinking of you.

God Bless

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