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Gloria Zakus Obituary
Gloria Elaine Zakus died peacefully on Feb. 25, 2022 under the loving and supportive care of Namaste Hospice. She was born on July 12, 1932 to Paul and Severine Zakus in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Gloria graduated from the University of Winnipeg. She obtained her master's degree in Social Work at McGill University in Montreal, Quebec. She moved to Denver, Colorado in 1957 and naturalized in 1966. She worked at University Hospital for over 30 years helping to develop mental health programs for adolescent children. During a one-year sabbatical in 1966 she worked for the Royal Free Hospital in London England. She published several professional articles in academic journals, retiring in 1989. After retirement, Gloria volunteered at Denver Tourist Bureau, the State Capitol and the Colorado Museum and spent happy hours in Botanic Gardens. She also wrote free-lance travel articles. Gloria is survived by her brother Paul David (Peggy) Zakus, British Columbia, numerous nieces and nephews and close friends who will miss her deeply. She is preceded in death by her parents, and sister, Joyce Anderson. There will be no services. Memorial donations may be made to the charity of your choice.
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Patty Casias
February 22, 2023
I miss my dear, dear friend. Miss our phone conversations and lunches. After her retirement, we continued to stay in touch. RIP my dear friend.
Patty Casias
July 27, 2022
I worked with Gloria in SW Dept. at University of CO. After her retirement we continued to stay in touch. I stopped by Brookdale to visit her after calling her and getting message that phone was disconnected. I am deeply sorry that we never were able to visit due to COVID. I will miss my conversations with her. Rest In Peace.
Susan Puccio
April 14, 2022
A friend in later years, a mentor and guide in the early years- University of Colorado Social Work Department. You were an important person in my life, Gloria, you are missed!
Susan Puccio
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