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Theodora Burciago Obituary

Theodora Burciago departed this life on March 20, 2009 at Mount St. Francis Nursing Home. Born on February 17, 1928 to Eufemia (Cordova) and Jose Encarnacion Arguello in Alamosa, Colorado, Theodora was the seventh of eleven daughters. The family moved to Crowley, Colorado in 1946. She met and married Marcelino Burciago in 1947. She is preceded in death by her husband of 53 years; her sisters, Inez Arguello, Ophelia Velasquez, Valentina Cardenas, Cordelia Barela, Elsie Sanchez and Marvella Griego. Theodora is survived by her sisters, Delfina Sena, Deliria Barela, Angie Milwee, Pressie Medina and her brother Rodolfo Arguello; children, Mary Ellen (Marlin Liles) Burciago, Rosa (Roger) Herron, Richard (Paula) Burciago, Mario (Linda) Burciago, David (Tracy) Burciago, Joseph (Nancy Imhof) Burciago and Marcus Burciago; eight grandchildren, Daniel Burciago, Marci (Mark) Visnack, Elena Herron, Troy Burciago, Emilia Burciago, Josephine Herron, Wyatt Burciago, Lauren Burciago as well as numerous nieces, nephews and God children. Prior to the move to Colorado Springs in 1977, the family lived in Rocky Ford. She was devoted to her husband and children and made them her top priority throughout her entire life. She worked for the Rocky Ford Schools as a Community Liaison and in Colorado Springs, she worked as a teachers' aide in Harrison District. No matter how busy she was, she shared her time and talents at Holy Family/St. Dominic's Catholic Church in Security. She made many lifelong friends through her involvement with the Catholic Daughters of the Americas where she proudly held several offices. Theodora Burciago is remembered for her generous and kind heart, her strength of character, her gentle spirit and her proud and unwavering love for her family. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to St. Dominic Building Fund. 331 Main St., Security, CO 80911. Visitation will be held at St. Dominic's Catholic Church on Tuesday, March 24th at 6pm followed by the Rosary at 7pm. A Funeral Mass will be offered at 9:30am on Wednesday, March 25th at St. Dominic's. Lunch will be served following the Mass. Burial will be at Olney Springs Cemetery in Olney Springs, CO.

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Published by The Gazette on Mar. 22, 2009.

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Jacqueline Keller

April 1, 2009

Hello to the Burciago family. My only contact is with Mary Ellen. She often spoke of her Mom, her loving heart and generous spirit. My thoughts are with you, Mary Ellen, and your entire family. Sincerely, Jacqueline C. Keller

Shirley and Stan Rohr

March 28, 2009

Rosa and family~
Our hearts and sympathy go out to you during this trying time. Tomorrow at Mass, our prayers will be for your mother and all of you.

Kristin Cove

March 27, 2009

Rosa and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow. Heaven certainly has another angel!

Hope &Alice Montoya

March 27, 2009

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Tonya Kasselman

March 26, 2009

Rosa, Roger and girls,
We are sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love
Tonya (Tasset), Kody and Kaeden Kasselman

Dana Tasset

March 26, 2009

Rosa and family,
Sorry to hear of your loss, my prayers are with you and may God be with you in this time.
Love You All,
Dana Tasset

Patricia Becerra

March 24, 2009

Dearest Burciago Family,
We were so blessed to have met and known Dora and Marcelino. We met them as small children in Rocky Ford, as our parents Mac and Mary were very fond of your Mom & Dad. Dora always had such wonderful family stories to tell, you knew she loved you all very much, you could feel it in her words. She made time to help us celebrate Mary's birthday at the Olive Garden at Colo Springs when Mary was going thru chemo. I'll always remember my "first dance", with Marcelino, at their home in RF, I was only 10!...and everything was always "Beautiful!" when he was around. Dora gave Johnny a special first communion gift, his first suit to wear! Once when they came for a visit to RF, I was in charge of making the coffee (the 1st & last time my mom let me), Dora & Marcelino never let me know it wasn't fit for human consumption. They said it was the best coffee ever! We appreciate you bringing Dora to RF for our dad's funeral, it meant so much to have her sit with our family, she was a special part of our family. We extend our most sincerest sympathy to each one of you, and we ask our dear Lord to be with you and bless you with peace, His love and comfort that only comes from our Lord. We thank you all for sharing your parents with us, they made such an impact on our lives. Dora loved the Lord, what a great comfort that must be to you all.

Sincerely, John S Gallegos (Parker,CO)
Patricia Gallegos Becerra (Swink, CO)
"Johnny & Trisha"

Toni and Larry Bailey

March 24, 2009

Rosa, So sorry to hear of the passing of your Mother. Our hearts and prayers are with you and your family.
Love

March 24, 2009

ROSA AND ROGER I SEND ALL MY LOVE AND PRAYERS TO ALL OF YOU ON THE LOSS OF YOUR MOTHER. WE LOVE YOU ALL SOMUCH. JOLENE TASSET SISTER BEVERLY FROM SNELLVILLE, GA.

Jolene Tasset

March 23, 2009

Rosa, wish we could be there with you and your family, but know the last couple visits we had with your mom meant a lot to her and you. They are memories we will always hold in our hearts. Know we will be thinking of you and your family on Wednesday. Love Larry and Jolene

Michael and Linda Rossell

March 23, 2009

Joe and Nancy,
I always enjoyed visiting with your Mother. She was so kind. You can see the morals and values she stood for whenerver you speak to you or one of your siblings. We can all take a lesson from her stregnth and wisdom. God bless you and your family.

Jeanette Mares

March 23, 2009

Sorry to heard about the loss of loving mom. You and your family are in my prayers. God bless you.

Sarajane Peters Peters

March 23, 2009

Rosa, You are so lucky to have had such a wonderful, loving and giving Mother. My thoughts are with you and your family. Love, Sarajane

Ron Barbee

March 23, 2009

Mario and Family,

Very sorry to hear of your loss, may God bless you and your family.

Donna Lopez

March 23, 2009

Rosa and Family,
You are in my prayers during this time of sorrow. May our Lord Bless you and your family and comfort you!

Rick Chavez

March 23, 2009

Mrs. Burciago and my parents were very good friends in Rocky Ford and my parents cherished the times they had together. I remember her as very kind person who always had something good to eat every time we went over! Rest in Gods hands Mrs. Burciago.

BILLY BACA

March 23, 2009

ROSA,
YOU AND YOUR FAMILY ARE IN MY THOUHGTS AND PRAYERS. GOD BLESS...
YOUR FRIEND BILLY BACA AND FAMILY.

Stephanie Stark

March 23, 2009

Your Mom was a very special lady, and God's blessing to your family. You are all in my prayers at this difficult time.

Lorraine Schneider

March 23, 2009

To the Burciago Family - was so sorry to hear of the passing of your beloved Mom. My sympathy goes to you and your family. I am Nancy Imhof's sister, Lorraine, and even though I live in NY,when I have visited my sister in Colorado, I did have the pleasure of meeting her and having dinner on one or two occasions with Joe and Nancy. I've lost both of my parents and it's not easy - but with a loving family, you will all get thru it. Love Lorraine

Greg Montoya and family

March 22, 2009

Burciago family,

Our prayers and condolences are with your family during these times. God bless you all.

HANK mARTINEZ&fAMILY

March 22, 2009

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Diane Fini-Sabol

March 22, 2009

Our prayers go out to the Burciago family.
Barry and Diane

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