Marlene Moreno Manzanares, age 72, passed away unexpectedly on December 28, 2025, in Broomfield, Colorado. She was born on February 27, 1953, in Denver, Colorado, to Felipe and Lorenza Moreno. Marlene graduated from South High School in 1971.

Marlene was a graduate of Marilyn Hickey Ministries and had a lifelong passion for ministering to women through retreats, Bible studies, and counseling. She worked for Marilyn Hickey Ministries for several years before embarking on other professional endeavors. Marlene later enjoyed a distinguished career with Jefferson County Government, retiring in 2018 after many years of dedicated service as a Building Permit Technician.

Marlene was preceded in death by her parents, Felipe and Lorenza Moreno, and her brother, Richard Moreno.

She is survived by her devoted husband of 48 years, Mike Manzanares; her children, Michael (Christy) Manzanares and Rachelle Murray (John); and her beloved grandchildren, Alex, Austin, and Kaitlyn. Marlene is also survived by her siblings Abel (Shirley), Leroy (Lillian), Joel (Lou Ann), and Iris Renee Moreno, along with many cherished nieces and nephews.

Services will be held on January 23, 2026, at Romero Funeral Home, located at 4750 Tejon Street, Denver, Colorado 80211. A viewing will take place from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., followed by a memorial service beginning at 12:00 p.m. The family kindly requests that guests wear red, as it was Marlene’s favorite color.

A reception will be held immediately following the service at Eternal Life Temple, located at 745 South Lowell Boulevard, Denver, Colorado 80219.