Rosa Maria Madrigal Melgoza

Rosa Maria Madrigal Melgoza, 64, of Thornton, Colorado passed away on April 11, 2019.

Rosa was born to Roberto and Maria, on November 16, 1954, in Tlazazalca Michoacan Mexico. She married Ramiro in 1973, and they lived together in Thornton, Colorado. Together they raised two children.

She leaves as her legacy two children: Cesar Madrigal and Andres Madrigal, and three grandchildren: Victoria Madrigal, Isabella Madrigal, and Amelia Madriga. She also leaves to cherish her memory four siblings Salvador Melgoza, Jesus Melgoza, Jose Melgoza, and Guillermo Melgoza. Her children remember her as a loving, caring, and fiercely proud mother.

She was preceded in death by Roberto Melgoza (father), Maria Melgoza (mother), Teresa Piedra (sister), Alberto Melgoza (brother), Rodolfo Melgoza (brother), and Roberto Melgoza (brother).

Rosa was a homeowner counselor for Del Norte Neighborhood Corporation for 20 years until she retired in 2018 and was passionate about affecting the most positive change in people.

Visitation will be Monday, April 22, 2019 from 6-7pm followed by a Recitation of the Rosary at 7pm. Both at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 9998 Grant Street, Thornton.

Funeral Mass will be Tuesday, April 23, 2019, 10:30am at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 11385 Grant Drive, Northglenn.

Rosa will be cremated and there will not be a burial service. Per Rosa's wishes, no reception will follow the funeral service.

Memorial donations may be made in Rosa’s honor to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22478, Oklahoma City, OK 73123 – OR – The Denver Hospice, 501 South Cherry Street, #700, Denver, CO 80246.

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Visitation: April 22, 2019 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Horan & McConaty - Metro North/Thornton
9998 Grant Street
Thornton, CO 80229

Recitation of the Rosary : April 22, 2019 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Horan & McConaty - Metro North/Thornton
9998 Grant Street
Thornton, CO 80229

Funeral Mass: April 23, 2019 10:30 am - 11:30 am

Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church
11385 Grant Drive
Northglenn, CO 80233
303-452-2041
http://www.ihmco.org/