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Santa Rash Obituary

Santa Rash, 76, passed away Aug. 6, 2009 at Evans Army Hospital with her family by her side. She was born on April 9, 1933 in Auburn, New York to the late Emilio and Concetta Colella. She married Dale Martin Rash on July 14,1951.They had 58 years together and raised six children. Dalene (Leo) Ball of Widefield,CO, Jim (Deb) Rash of Fountain, Karen (Tom Shipp) Marshall of Fountain, Mike Rash of Fountain, Phil ( Wendy) Rash of Widefield and Connie (Stan) Wolfe of Delevan, NY. Santa has 22 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren. Santa was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She was an avid reader, loved to garden and do crafts. Her favorite activity was spending time with her family and friends. Along with several other businesses, Mr.& Mrs. Rash also established the first canteen/lounge for the VFW 6461 in Fountain, CO, where she was a lifetime member of the ladies Auxiliary. She was survived by two brothers Samuel Colella and Phillip Collella. She was proceeded in death by her two brothers Peter Colella and Emilio Colella Jr. She touched many hearts and will be greatly missed by all who know her. There will be a viewing Tuesday, Aug.11 from 4-7 at Dove~Witt Family Mortuary. Funeral Services will be held Wednesday Aug. 12 at 10:00 at Dove~Witt Family Mortuary 6630 S. Hwy 85/87 Fountain, CO.

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Published by The Gazette from Aug. 9 to Aug. 11, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
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August 18, 2009

Dale & family,
So very sorry to hear of your loss. Santa was more of a sister to me than a cousin. We shared many thoughts and dreams in our early childhood years.
With so many miles keeping us apart, I am sorry that we couldn't have been closer in our adult years, as well.
Please accept our condolences
Cousin Sally & Paul Musso

Frank and Toni Iaria

August 18, 2009

Dear Sam and Phillip.
We are so sorry to read about Santa's death. Please accept our condolences.

Fanny Dusel

August 18, 2009

Dear Sam and Phillip: So sorry to see Santa's obit in today's paper. Please accept my condolences in the loss of your sister. Love. Fanny Dusel.

Steve Colella

August 18, 2009

Dale, Darlene, Jim, Karen, Dale, Phil, Connie, and the rest of the family.

Santa was truly a wonderful person, that will be missed a great deal. She and all of you are in our thoughts. May God bless you all.

Paula Marcotte

August 13, 2009

To Aunt Santa's Family,

I was so sorry to hear that Aunt Santa had passed on..I know that you all have so many loving and happy memories of times with her to keep in your hearts. She leaves quite a legacy.

It is too bad that we are all apart at difficult times like these, but know that your family back east is thinking of you and sending their love.

Wishing you peace,
Paula (Colella) Marcotte
Phil and Toni's daughter..

Georgi Woods

August 13, 2009

Little Did We Know

Little did we know that God would
call their names. In life we loved them dearly, in death we do the same.
It broke our hearts to lose them, they did not go alone. For part of us went
with them the day God called them home. They left us peaceful memories,
their love is still our guide. And though we cannot see them, they are
always on our side. Our families chains are broken and nothing seems the same.
But as God calls us one by one, the chains will link again.
I wrote this for the family just to let them know Santa is not alone, she with my mom (Betty).

With All My Love
Georgi

Stanley Wolfe

August 13, 2009

Dale,Dalene,Jim,Karen,Phil, Mike and all the rest of the family.
I want to tell you I love you all and miss you all.Im going to miss mom to much, but mom and you all will and always have been in my heart, Your the best Family I could have ever asked for. Lots of Memories of good times.LOVE ALWAYS STAN

August 12, 2009

We hadn't see her in awile,but our hearts go out to the family,please keep in touch with your family in the east,The Colella's Auburn NY

Amy Wolfe and Dustin and Logan Rogers

August 10, 2009

Dear grandpa and family, I am so sorry that i can not be there in this hard time. I will miss grandma so very much. It was nice that she was able to meet Logan and that will forever be in my memory. Logan is so lucky to have been able to spend that time with her, and he will have the pictures to look back on. I love you so much grandpa and i am sorry for your loss. I love and miss you all.

Keith Hedger

August 9, 2009

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Lou Anne Roby

August 9, 2009

Dale Rash and family,
The Martin family along with the Roby family send our love, prayers and will share many tears for you and Santa. The words of advice and the laughs Santa gave to me will be treasured until I no longer live. I will never look at schnapps or lasgna that Santa won't cross my mind and a smile will then cross my lips. I loved her while she was on earth and I will love her forever. She was honored and cherished woman in my world.

Sarah and Shannon Flak and Rash

August 9, 2009

Dear mom (karen), we have never been so proud to be your daughters, and to have Santa Rash as a heartwarming grandmother. Gramma was such an amazing person to be with, and to look back at all the good memories with her its very heartbreaking. We will never forget the good memory of her and will always and forever be in our heart and soul. She is our Savior and Our angel up above. Now she is in a better place on thee planet and we hope she has everything she needs up above. Dear Gramma, your 6 children, 22 grandchildren, and 21 great grandchildren are with you always and forever...We love you Gramma. We have never been so proud of having her as a gramma, and teaching us so many heartwarming things from her. She will always be remembered. Rest In Paradise Gramma.

Gail Bicknell

August 9, 2009

The world is a sadder place with Santa's passing, yet her strength, wisdom, and endless capacity to love is a timeless legacy that all who knew her will remember.

Our hearts ache for your loss.

Cheryl (Stewart) Wieking

August 9, 2009

Mike & Phil, it's been many years since we have seen one another and our parents lost touch also. I am so very sorry for your loss,you both are in my thoughts and prayers.

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