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Eileen M. Horgan

1953 - 2017

Eileen M. Horgan obituary, 1953-2017, Denver, CO

BORN

1953

DIED

2017

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Denver, Colorado

Eileen Horgan Obituary

Eileen Maria Horgan, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, friend, and music teacher, died on Saturday, December 16, 2017. Eileen was born in Cork, Ireland in 1953 to Elizabeth and Christopher Healy. She was a gifted young pianist and tenured faculty at the Cork School of Music as a young adult. She and her husband, Gerard ("Ger"), were married for 43 years and immigrated to Denver in 1986. In Denver, Eileen devoted herself to raising her four daughters, sharing her love of music with countless piano students, volunteering extensively with the homeless and poor, cultivating many meaningful friendships, and doting on her grandchildren. She was well known for her warmth, generosity, and good conversation over a strong cup of Irish tea and homemade scones. She remained very connected to her homeland and enjoyed summers in Clare, Ireland. Eileen will be missed tremendously by her husband Ger; daughters Rhian, Niamh, Fiona, and Carys; grandchildren Ainsley, Anthony, Georgina, and James; and siblings Breed, Elizabeth, and Maurice. A Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, December 22, 2017 at 10:00AM at Risen Christ Catholic Church, 3060 S. Monaco Pkwy., Denver. A Wake will immediately follow at the family's residence. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Rocky Mountain Rural Health. "May the sun shine warm upon your face and, until we meet again, may God hold you in the palm of his hand."

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Published by Denver Post from Dec. 20 to Dec. 22, 2017.

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jane herbst

December 14, 2024

I still think of Eileen and her strength in the love of her family and I smile.

jane herbst

December 14, 2023

I think of Eileen often and smile. Her devotion to family and friends was so very strong.

Patricia Murphy

December 14, 2023

Always remembered with fondness.

jane herbst

December 14, 2022

I still remember her smile and kindness.

jane herbst

December 14, 2021

I often think of Eileen and remember her smile. Her eyes would sparkle at the mention of any of her family members.

jane herbst

July 16, 2021

I still miss her smile and kindness.

jane herbst

December 14, 2020

I will always cherish Eileen’s abundance of kindness. The world was a better place with her. We can all use more kindness.....

Patricia Murphy

December 14, 2019

In loving memory of Eileen on her first anniversary. You left us to soon. Xxx Pat Murphy. Monkstown Co Cork ...and Perth WA

Stephen MacKenzie

December 28, 2017

Dear Ger, Rhian, Niamh, Fiona and Carys -

I am so sorry to hear of Eileen's passing. You were all so kind to me the summer I met you in Denver, with Eileen going out of her way to look after a family friend. Fond memories hanging out with the Horgan girls, and Ger, in Denver in 1996. Hoping you are all hanging in there and pls let me know when you are in Dublin next as it wld be great to see you again.

Stephen

Judy Burke

December 24, 2017

Ger,Heard the tragic news re Eileen's sudden demise . We are shocked and saddened. Please accept our sincere sympathies. We are thinking of you and your daughters at this difficult time. Love Dan and Judy .

Jenifer Burnett

December 22, 2017

We wish we could be with you today to celebrate the life of such a dear friend. Her door was always open, her welcome so warm and her joy unbounded. Her love and delight in her children, her family, Ireland and music was infectious. She cared so much for all she knew with unending charity and kindness. Although we were unable to be together very often we were never apart. Eileen may you rest In peace. To Ger, the girls, the family and friends we send our deepest condolences and prayers. Norm and Jen, David and Lynn, Jackie and Matt.

December 21, 2017

Please accept my sincere condolences dear family and friends. May prayers strengthen you and memories comfort you. And may you find hope and comfort in God our Father, who loves us, comfort your hearts and "make you firm". (2 Thessalonians 2:16, 17).

Patricia Murphy

December 21, 2017

Rest in peace dear friend. I will miss you.

Patricia Murphy

December 21, 2017

My deepest condolences to Ger and the family. Eileen was my school friend in St Mary's, Passage West, Co Cork and at UCC Music Dept. May sgecrest in peace.

Kathy Miller

December 20, 2017

To the Horgan family - I am shocked and saddened by the loss of Eileen. We knew each other from CHVE through Creek Speech & Debate. I had just had a nice chat with her at Greenwood Athletic Club a couple of weeks ago and can't believe she is gone. Heaven has a new angel in Eileen. My prayers are with all of you at this difficult time.

Happier times in native Cork this summer

martin o'driscoll

December 20, 2017

Marie&Gerry Rigney

December 20, 2017

Dear Ger and family,
We came to know Eileen as we spent our holidays as neighbors in Eileen's beloved Querrin, Co Clare Ireland.
We are devastated to hear of her death and will miss her so much. She loved her garden and her wonderful pots full of summer color.
May God Rest her .

Jane Herbst

December 19, 2017

I am still in shock as I write this.
I met Eileen when we volunteered at our daughters' high school.
My most vivid memory of Eileen will always be her love of people, especially her family. Her eyes would sparkle and her face beam with joy when she spoke of her daughters and Gerald!
The world lost an angel. I believe she is smiling down on us sending down her love.
I am honored to be able to say she was my friend.
Jane Herbst and family

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