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Virginia Cuchares Obituary

Daughter, sister, wife, mother, aunt, grandmother and great-grandmother, Virginia E. Cuchares passed over on February 16, 2013. She is survived by five children, Tony Jr. (Kim) Cuchares, Rose (Jim) Glennon, Patti (Dennis) Frye, Mabel (Fred) Brown, and Jim (Shawne) Cuchares, 15 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Tony Cuchares Sr. and son, Joseph. Born May 21, 1926 in Fountain, Colorado to Morris and Mabel Olson. She grew up with three siblings, John Olson, Doris Holmes, and Ruth Aldridge, who also preceded her in death. She graduated from Fountain High School in 1945. Virginia worked on the family dairy and horse ranch. She was President of Cuchares Ranch, guided visitors through the Garden of the Gods on horseback, was a member of the Mountain Empire Dairymen's Association, a Cowbell, and a lifetime member of the Fountain Roping and Riding Club. She enjoyed participating in the Pikes Peak Ranger Riders with her son Tony. Virginia enjoyed the mountains, especially Buena Vista and Garden of the Gods, travel, and spending time with family and friends. She will be remembered as a loving mother; a fun and adventurous grandmother; and animal lover. She will be sadly missed by her family and friends. Virginia's family wishes to thank The Bridge and Evercare Hospice for their nurturing and care. A viewing will be held on Thursday, February 21, 2013, from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. at Swan-Law Funeral Director's, 501 N. Cascade Ave. The funeral service is planned for Friday, February 22, 2013, at 10:00 a.m., Pikes Peak Christian Church, 4955 Bradley Rd. In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made to Evercare Hospice at 5450 Tech Center Drive, Suite 120, Colorado Springs, CO 80919.

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Published by The Gazette from Feb. 20 to Feb. 21, 2013.

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KJ Prosuch

February 25, 2013

Rose - So sorry to hear about your mother. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. Still in Florida until early June.

February 25, 2013

We are so grateful we got to know your wonderful mother, grandmother and friend. Virginia was gracious in every situation. Her goodness touched many lives. Dan and Sue Bradley (Arvada, Colorado)

Lisa Albo

February 23, 2013

So sorry for your loss. Glad Virginia touched so many lives.

Mary Ann and Hugh Trabandt

February 23, 2013

We send our deepest condolences to the Cuchares family. We have all lost a beautiful and kind person in our lives.

February 23, 2013

My condolences to all the Cuchares family. Remembering her is easy. Thirty five years ago, my first horse, second horse, and first saddle purchased from them. Small white house, big brick home, then nice mobile home. The smiles, the laughter, the visits, and oh yes, the food. While my daughter Kelly was growing up, we would spend time with her and Tony Sr. at the ranch. What a couple they were, and now they are together again. She was very special lady and the family was so lucky to have her in their lives for so many years.
God is always with us, in our joy and in our pain.

May God be with you Angie

Liz Janitell

February 22, 2013

To all of the Cuchares family. How sorry for your loss. I have such fond memories of the wonderful food I had at your house when I would ride my horse up to visit. Loved being with your family and having Virgie's wonderful meals. Jim, Rose, Mabel, Tony and Patty and families. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Jim & Neta Day

February 22, 2013

It was always so nice to see Virginia because she was such a cheerful friend. T J ~ May your wonderful memories of her encourage you in this time of loss.

Tommy and Janie (Smothers) Thompson

February 21, 2013

Our condolences to the Cuchares family on your loss. May God give each of you comfort.

Hope Salas

February 21, 2013

Jim and Rose, my heartfelt condolences to you and your family on the loss of your mother. God bless you all in your time of grief.

John Aldridge

February 21, 2013

Aunt Virgie, You were a great lady there are so many memories, so much fun. I loved every minute I spent on the farm. You are going to be missed by everyone you touched. Our thoughts and prayers go to your entire family, rest in peace, we love you, John,Lorraine Aldridge

February 21, 2013

I was proud to have met Mrs. Virginia Cuchares through my daughter, Steffeni Birchfield Boyer. Her granddaughter, Heather, was and still is today a very close friend of Heather. I am sorry to hear of her passing. She will be missed very much by friends and family. Rest in Peace!!!!! Juanita Birchfield and Family...

February 20, 2013

She was an amazing woman who left a wonderful legacy. And we are grateful for the greatest part of that legacy, the family she created. She nurtured, supported and instilled values into each of her children that will influence many generations to come. They like her are a wonderful influence and blessing to all that cross their path. Always their for a friend, willing to help anyone in need and always willing to volunteer their time and resources to their community. Her smile and cooking will be missed but it will live on in those she loved. TW

Mary Alice & Joe Scuderi

February 20, 2013

Aunt Virgie's inner strength,love of life and people made life's journey pleasant and happy for all those that knew her. She was truly a sweet lady. I always enjoyed our Saturday and Sunday chats when I rode my bike to see her on the ranch in later years.
We send all our prayers and sincere sympathy.
May God Bless you with inner peace and memories.
Joe and Mary Alice Scuderi

Christy James

February 20, 2013

Virginia has been a blessing to my family as long as I can remember! She always welcomed me with an open heart, a smile, and a plate full of food! Whether opening her heart and home for my son's baby shower or visiting at the restaurant for lunch, "grandma" was always full of laughter and kind words. I will miss her greatly, but know she is with Jesus keeping Him in line now.... love you Virginia, and thank you for all you have given me and mine, and for all you have taught me about being someone treasured!

February 20, 2013

Joe and I are so sorry to hear about Aunt Virgie's passing. We will never forget the wonderful Sunday dinner she cooked for us when we visited the ranch in 1972. We are remembering each and every one of you with sympathy for your loss. She was a very special woman now in the arms of our lord.
Remembering her with love,
Joe and Kathy Silvio

Lisa Marie Ryan

February 20, 2013

From your Vero Beach friend...sorry for your loss Teresa..

February 20, 2013

We at Hair Headquarters will always have such fond memories of Virginia. We loved her, and will remember her forever as a Sweet Kind and Wonderful Woman!
Our heart goes out to her family!

Kathy & Joe Pullara

February 20, 2013

So sorry to get the call about Aunt Virgi's passing. She was such an amazing women. I have great memories being at the farm. She always had a smile and was a very gracious woman. May she rest in peace with her husband.
God Bless the children, grand children and family members.

Mary Ann O'Hara

February 20, 2013

So sorry to hear of Aunt Virgie's passing. We will cherish our special memories of when we visited the farm and she would gather all our cousins to come to dinner and visit with their cousins from California. So thankful for our family reunion in 2010 where we got to visit with her again. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all our cousins and their families. She will be missed.
Mary Ann O'Hara

Vicki Giannatala

February 20, 2013

Aunt Virgie will be missed by many. The wonderful lady that she was impacts many lives. I know that any & every time I ever saw her, she always had that little grin on her face & something nice to say. As a child I remember seeing her often but as an adult, I'm almost ashamed to say there was always quite a bit of time go by between when I would see her & yet she always made me feel like I was someone special & important to her, that meant alot to me. If there is any consolation in this, it is that she is now reunited with Uncle Tony in heaven.

February 20, 2013

Aunt Virgie was a very special lady in so many ways. I have many fond memories of times spent with her when I was growing up. She will forever remain in my heart with those cherished memories. My love and sympathy to all my cousins as you journey through this difficult time of loss.
Geri Yount

Bonnie Bearor

February 20, 2013

Patti and family,
Sorry for your loss.
Bonnie and your Tropicana Family

February 19, 2013

My grandma was such a kind and gentle soul. Always giving. A true joy to be around. Forever fun and always silly. I am thankful to have had her for as long as we did but even that time wasn't long enough. You have our hearts, Grandma-ma-ma. Love, Jody

February 19, 2013

my sympathy to all the family - what a colorful individual she was - 'way ahead of her time! she's left a wonderful legacy in you, Dearest Jamie - lovingly - Auntie Mary

Mindy Frye

February 19, 2013

Virginia was an amazing women with a huge heart. She will be sadly missed by me among many many others. She will remain in our thoughts and hearts forever.

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