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Pauline Perea Obituary

Pauline V. Perea, age 78, a lifelong resident of Colorado Springs passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 1, 2014 at her home. She was retired from Colorado Springs School District 11, where she was the Librarian for Edison Elementary School for 30 years, retiring in 1999.

Pauline was born on October 11, 1935 in Colorado Springs to the late Juan and Antonia (Quintana) Ontiveros. Her favorite pastime was reading from her very large collection of books. She also enjoyed cooking, gardening and spending time with her large family.

She is survived by her children, Veronica (Charles) Myers, Henry J. (Denise) Perea, Greg Perea, Larry (Roxanne) Perea, Elaine (Larry) Raile, Annette Perea and Paul (Kristi) Perea. She is also survived by her wonderful grandchildren, Bianca Myers, Yolanda (Steve) Mazurek, Andrea Myers-Cano, Tasha (Chris) Branch, Jackie Perea, Lauren Perea, Jennifer Spencer, Kristin Spencer, Allison Raile, Breana Raile, Walter Perea and Hayden Perea. She also has 9 great-grandchildren.

A Memorial Mass will be held at 1:00PM, Saturday, October 4, 2014 at Divine Redeemer Catholic Church, 927 North Logan Avenue, Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Memorials may be made to Divine Redeemer Catholic Church, Pikes Peak Hospice Foundation or to the American Cancer Society.

Blessed be her memory.

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

Published by The Gazette on Oct. 3, 2014.

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October 9, 2014

My thoughts and prayers are with the family. I enjoyed all the years I worked with Pauline , she was a most special and kind person.

Rich Osika

October 4, 2014

Such a lovely lady and wonderful family -- prayers and hugs to all.

October 3, 2014

Paul and family. vey sorry for your loss. The Adams Family Dan Tracy&Dalton

Steve Mazurek

October 3, 2014

Joyce and I are very sorry for your loss. She was a very special woman who will be missed. May God bless your family through this time.

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