Rosella "Rosey" Tovar

Rosella “Rosey” Tovar, maiden name Vasquez, passed away peacefully at home on September 7th at 6:01 a.m., at the age of 75.

Rosella was born on March 26, 1951, in Platteville, Colorado, to Rachel and Mike Vasquez. She spent most of her life in Denver, Colorado, where she attended West High School. She worked in the food industry as a cook and was very involved in her church.

On May 31st, she married the love of her life, Jesus Tovar, in Denver, Colorado.

Rosella loved cooking and spending time with her family. When she wasn’t cooking or enjoying time with her loved ones, she could always be found watching her telenovelas with her husband. She also loved to dance and sing.

Rosella was a sweet, happy, and caring woman who always welcomed everyone with open arms. There was never a time when she was angry, and her home was always open to anyone who needed a place to stay. Her kindness, warmth, and loving heart touched everyone who knew her.

She is survived by her beloved husband, Jesus Tovar; her children, Tialano Tovar, Virginia Rachel Tovar Rodello, Cheuy Jesus Tovar, Veronica Evette Tovar, and Monica Annette Tovar; her grandchildren, Denae, Dedriana, Estephan, Brandon, Ellecia, Aaron, Romeo, Juliet, Elijah, Christopher, Aunelise, Erionna, Anthony, and Angelo; and her great-grandchildren, Taliana, Jiana, Sullivan Miles, and Jade Rosalin.

She is also survived by her parents, Rachel and Mike Vasquez; her grandparents, Felix and Maria Martinez; her siblings, Tommy, Freddy, Anthony, Phillis, Louis, Maxine, and Rosana; and too many nieces, nephews, cousins, in-laws, and other family members to name.

She is preceded in death by her siblings, Pablito, Eugene, Gilbert, Johnny, Nick, Sammy, Marie (Vicky), Betty, and Margret.

Funeral Service

A public service will be held on October 2nd from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at New Life in Christ Church.

Arrangements are being handled by Romero Funeral Home.