Olga "Ode" Kottenstette, 73, of Denver, passed away April 28, 2007. Ode is survived by her loving husband, Jim, and her five children, Claire (Robert) Merrill, Pat (Steve) Holden, Julie (Jim) Parsons, Bill (Barb), and Keith (Karen). Ode is also survived by her brother, Joe Alanis, and her seven grandchildren, Colleen and Todd Holden, Samantha, Alexandra and Harrison Kottenstette, Luke Merrill, and Delaney Kottenstette. Her three grandchildren, Jenny, Will, and Tim Holden, preceded her in death. Her fierce dedication to and love for her family was incomparable. Ode was loved dearly by all who came to know her. Her kind, gentle and compassionate spirit will be greatly missed by her family and friends. A gathering to celebrate her life will be held on Tuesday, May 1, 2007 at the Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 1091 S. Colorado Blvd., at 7:00 PM. A private family ceremony will follow on Wednesday. She may be remembered with donations to the Colorado Center for the Blind, 2233 West Shepperd Ave., Littleton, CO 80120. (www.cocenter.org). The family invites you to sign the guest book at www.horanandmcconaty.com.