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Janet Van Der Laak
Jan 8, 1971 — Aug 12, 2020
Janet's Biological Mother: Isabell Rosas
First and formemost Janet raised by her father Victor Ruiz who was a single father raising 2 childeren alone and with his sister Micheala Solizwho helped babysit and raise the children.
After grandma Soliz moved to New Mexico from Denver, uncle Victor followed.
Grandma and Victor and kids moved back to Denver during the early 80's.
Janet than lived in East Denver.
The moment they were back in Denver, dad moved back to New Mexco.
Janet became homeless and stood with family members throughout the Denver area.
Than Janet came to live with her close cousin Jessica Wynn.
Than Janet met Pat Aragon during the year 1986 and became a young mother at 15 years of age to Aaron.
In 1988 came Justin.
Next was Raven 1989.
Soon to follow Matthew in 1992.
Itallia is the baby and was born in of Janet's 5 childeren.
After her 1st divorce Janet became self sufficient and a hardworker.
Janet met the love of her life Onne van der Laak and they married 2012.
They both continued to take care of their childeren with Matthew & Aaron living in their Denver loft
Janet and Onne also raised their grandchilderen on and off throughout the years as they were called Oma & Opa (granparents).
Her legancy will continue through her loving husband, many childeren and grandchilderen.
Many of her friends, co-workers, extended family will miss her and her advocacy.
The immediade family appreciates the love and support from all.
Janet worked for Cox Automotive Manheim Auto Action.
She also belonged to the Above Waters Project helping the incarcerated within our community.
Janet was a Christian believing in our almighty Lord, Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit being one. Cemetery Details
Golden Cemetery
755 Ulysses St.
Golden, CO 80401
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Viewing followed by Funeral Service
AUG 18. 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM (MT)
Romero Family Funeral Home & Ft. Logan Mortuary - Denver
4750 Tejon St
Denver, CO 80211
[email protected]
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Celebration of Life
AUG 18. 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM (MT)
Romero Family Funeral Home & Ft. Logan Mortuary - Denver
4750 Tejon St
Denver, CO 80211
[email protected]
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