Isabel (Mestas) Bailey

In Loving memory of Isabel "Bella" (Mestas) Bailey, beloved sister and aunt.

Bella is survived by brother George (Teddi) Mestas, sisters Lucy Smith and Gloria (Jess) Mestas-Mondragon, brother in law, Keith Champ, sister in law, Faye (Jim) Bailey and godson, Jeff Smith. As well as many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband Don Bailey, sisters Cordy Romero, Corina Garcia and Anita Champ, brothers John, Harold and Felix Jr Mestas and brother in law, Gary Smith.

Bella was born to Felix and Agapita Mestas, on January 3, 1942, in Hoehne, Colorado and was called to our Heavenly Father on November 6, 2024, peacefully at her home in Lakewood, Colorado.

She was one of ten children, with five sisters and four brothers. She attended Hoehne High School through 7th grade before her family moved to Denver when she was 14. There, she continued her education at Baker Junior High and West High School.

Her professional career spanned many years, including long-time positions at Kwal Paints and Hibbert/Laman, where she worked until retiring in 2004.

In retirement, she enjoyed a variety of activities, including researching her family's genealogy, reading, playing bingo, playing Colorado Lottery games, and solving a daily crossword puzzle. She was an avid fan of Denver sports teams, regularly watching the Broncos, Nuggets, Rockies, and Avalanche. She also loved spending time with her family and remained an active member of the Las Hermanas organization. In her free time, she enjoyed visiting the Blackhawk casinos and taking trips to Pueblo and Trinidad to visit relatives.

Her family wishes to thank you for your many thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

A Memorial Service honoring Bella’s life will be held on Thursday, November 21, 2024 beginning with rosary at 10:30 AM at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 3101 South Wadsworth Boulevard, Lakewood, followed by a reception beginning at 12:00 pm at the same location.

A Committal Service will then follow at 2:00 pm at Fort Logan National Cemetery, 3698 South Sheridan Boulevard, Denver.

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