Marirose I. Laudeman

Colorado native Marirose I. Laudeman passed away at Boise, Idaho, on February 6, 2013 in the arms of her family. Born Mary Rose Ciddio on November 10, 1919, she came from a family of Italian immigrants who lived in the coal towns of southern Colorado. She was born at Delagua and never tired of the ghost towns and historic places of southern Colorado, often noting that she was on horseback before she could walk. After high school, Marirose attended Trinidad Junior College briefly before moving to Denver to become a comptometer operator for the telephone company. There she met Claude O. Laudeman whom she married in 1945 when he returned from World War II. Eventually he joined the Air Force and during his career, Marirose lived in Germany and all over the U.S., including Washington D.C., Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Texas, California, and Nevada. As a young woman, Marirose loved dancing and social activities, and was always up for a new adventure in the outdoors. In her later years, the church became the focus of her life and social life. She is survived by her sister Esther Austin, three daughters (Claudia Druss, Celeste Killeen, and Irene Laudeman), four grandchildren (Jared Hallock, Athena Killeen, Garek Druss and Emilie Druss), and two great-grandchildren (Aiden and Amaya Killeen). Marirose was preceded in death by her husband, her parents Vincie and Victor Ciddio, her brother Jay Ciddio, and many uncles, aunts, and cousins. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday February 12, 2013, beginning with a Mass at 10:00 a.m. at Queen of Peace Catholic Church, 13120 E Kentucky Ave., Aurora, followed by a reception at the church. Burial will take place at 1:15 p.m. at Fort Logan National Cemetery. Please click on ""Sign Guestbook"" to share memories of Marirose and leave messages of condolence with her family.