Shirley Marie Xavier

Shirley Marie Xavier, born June 5, 1930 in Chicago, IL, passed away in Denver on May 4, 2020. Preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Miguel “Mike” Xavier and son-in-law Dan Hoopes. Survived by children, Cynthia (John) Everhart , Michael (Karen), Tee Xavier-Hoopes, Frank, Monica (John) Ptasinski, Thomas, Maria (Shawn) Streeby, ten grandchildren: Monica and John Everhart, Michael and Stephanie Xavier, Jonathan Hoopes, Joseph (Megan) and Anna Ptasinski, Nicole (JC) McCoy, Megan (Leslie) Bonvillain and Francis (Erika) Xavier, and great-grandchildren: Cana and Benedict Xavier and Mason McCoy, sister Charlotte Irion, brother-in-law Vincent Xavier and sister-in-law Rita Gunther.

In 1969, Mike and Shirley built and operated the Alpine Ice Center skating rink in SE Denver, home of numerous figure skaters and hockey players.

In 1975, Mike founded E-MAX Instruments, Incorporated. Shirley joined the company in 1978 to head the Purchasing Department. She developed numerous friendships over the years with electrical part distributors, sheet metal fabricators and fastening system suppliers.

Mike and Shirley enjoyed sports and music. Shirley was an avid opera and Broadway musical enthusiast, a gift she instilled in her entire family. They were loyal fans and sponsors of the high school and college sports and music careers of their children and grandchildren. Shirley and Mike loved to travel. Her favorite destinations included Lourdes, France and Fatima, Portugal which fostered her devotion to the Rosary. For over 50 years, Shirley and Mike included all of their children and grandchildren in European adventures and annual trips to Disneyland.

Private services will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to
Little Sisters of Poor Mullen Home for the Aged, 3629 W. 29th Avenue, Denver, CO 80211-3601.