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Susie Maes Obituary

Maes, Susie R. Was reunited with her beloved husband Leo in heaven on January 1st, 2011. Susie was born to Rufina and Julian Padilla, in Ramey, Colorado, on October 5th, 1926. Susie lived in Walsenburg the majority of her life and then spent time in Pueblo and Denver the last couple of years. Susie was the Matriarch of the Maes family. She was a loving and devoted wife, nurturing and compassionate mother, and faithful child of God. Susie always made sure that anyone who came into her home became a part of her family. She opened her doors to all and made sure that everyone was made to feel welcome, was fed, and had shelter. Susie loved children. Besides the eleven children she raised, she often cared for her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Susie also found time to work with the developmentally challenged and was also a foster mother. As many said, "Once you met Susie, you had to love her. There was no other way". Susie befriended many, many people throughout her life and never forgot a face. When she would meet someone she met before she would always ask "don't I know you from somewhere" and a conversation would ensue. Anyone who met Susie thought the world of her. She was kind, loving and extremely generous, making sure she always had a gift to give away. She leaves the following children to cherish wonderful memories of their beloved Mother: Dennis (Donna) Maes, Norman Maes, Leona (Dennis) Kendall, Ed (Elaine) Maes, Bernadette (George) Langbein, Lori (Stephen) King, Leo Jr. (Debra) Maes, Ken (Kendra) Maes, Dee (Mario) Sandoval, La Verne (Michael) Johnson, and Robert (Veronica) Maes. Fondly known as Nonny, she leaves the following grandchildren: Melissa Maes-Johnson, Lise Maes, Stephanie and Thomas Martinez, Daniel Maes, Sarah Langbein, Jennica and Leo Maes, III., Eric Vigil, Travis and Kourtney Maes, Susan and Lauren Sandoval, and Trebor Maes, along with numerous great and great-great grandchildren. Viewing will be at Boies-Ortega Funeral Home from 8:00 a.m to 12:00 p.m., Thursday, January 6th. A Rosary will be held at 7 p.m., Thursday, January 6th, at St. Mary Catholic Church. A Funeral Mass will be held at St. Mary Catholic Church, Friday January 7th, 10 a.m. Following the Funeral Mass, a grave side service will follow at the North St. Mary cemetery. Susie's lovely smile, soft touch, and the many hugs and kisses she gave will be missed by all. Mama, we will miss you, but we will always feel your loving arms wrapped around us. Your loving family

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Published by Denver Post on Jan. 5, 2011.

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Stephen King

December 30, 2024

Susie, all these years later you are still missed a lot and I think of you often. You were a great mother and mother-in-law. You treated everyone with respect whether they were family or just a stranger. God bless you!

Lori King

February 3, 2011

Mom, it has been a month already that you left to go to a much better place. I miss you but think so fondly of you and all our fun time together..LaVerne and I have fun and sad times but we cherish your wonderful memory..Steve and I reminisce, too.Michael states how very smart you were....you were a class act and such a good friend, adviser and mom to me....Love you much! Rest in the eternal peace you deserve!

Leona Kendall

January 24, 2011

Mama, really miss our little daily visits on the phone. We chatted about alot of everything. You are in the best of care. Your family can have a reunion. Give my hita a big kiss and hug and tell Brandon I love him and miss him so very much. His mom misses him and she has stepped up and helps me with the boys alot. Love you mom, Leona

Lori King

January 23, 2011

Mom, we saw pictures of you and your family today at Aunt Theresa's memorial service. I remember the story you told me about your 5th birthday when Gradma had you in a white dress and white shoes. You wouldn't let any of the kids touch your shoes. She decorated your cake with colored ribbons...(how ingenious) and she had the local radio station sing "You are my sunshine" in honor of your birthday...I remember Susie Wintersiek saying that when she listed the house, that she knew someone had taken great care of the home....yes, you did that and of us, too.....I think of you everyday and miss you so much....I was so blessed to have you as my mom....Lori

Bernadette Langbein

January 14, 2011

Mom: Each morning I open the photo that I have of you on my phone and know that you are in a place of peace and love. I look at Emma and am happy that you were able to know her and to love her even if only for a short time. You always told me that the love of a grandparent was so special and different than the love for our children - I suppose it is because we see our limited time here on earth and know that they are truly the future who carry forward the memories of our lives. I know that you are with Jesus, and that he has already assigned you a job with all of the little children. Love you forever.

Christy Rodriguez

January 14, 2011

My dear friend, La Verne, and Maes Family,

I am so very sorry for the passing of your Mom. I know she was dearly loved by you and her many children and grandchildren. She was a blessed woman who honored me with a true and loyal friend - La Verne and her wonderful sisters, Bernadette & Lori. I will always cherish and honor her memory and keep her and the Maes family in my prayers.

With love and friendship,
Christy Rodriguez

Mark and Lindsey Maguire

January 13, 2011

LaVerne and Family,
Our prayers are for you all and your beloved Mother, whom we had the priviledge of meeting at your wedding. Precious, angelic, and a saintly matriarch, we could see - we have faith your Nonny is now within His Majesties Greatest Venue, and with that, we pray that your loving memories and cherished moments help fill the void within each of your hearts.

Marie Ottensman-Pultz

January 13, 2011

I never had the pleasure of meeting Susie but reading this obituary I can see that she was an extra special person. My heart breaks for your family as it is never easy to lose a loved one. Take comfort in knowing she is in a place with all her loved ones that have passed and she is happy and comforted. God bless you all.

Marie Ottensman-Pultz

La Verne Wilaby

January 12, 2011

My Mama,
My heart breaks I miss you so much. I miss hearing your voice and the funny voice mails you left me. Thanks Be to God, as you would say, that I kept the majority of them and can listen to your voice anytime I want, and thank God for Michael for taking videos of you talking up a storm. All the times we spent together, laughing, arguing, crying, and sharing are treasures I will keep in my heart and hold onto very tightly. The love that you expressed to all of your children the last couple of days you were with us will always be foremost in my mind and in my heart. In the bible, the women prepared the bodies of their loved ones to meet their Lord. I so appreciate that I, along with some of your daughters and granddaughters, was given the opportunity to prepare you for your walk with Jesus. Still your little baby girl, I will go to my safe place “under the kitchen table, drinking my bottle of milk that you always had ready for me when I came home from kindergarten, so I could take a nap while you cooked dinner for everyone.” With just that one memory, I can see, smell, hear, and feel all the love you gave to your family. You were the best Mama in the world. I Love You. Su hijita,

Lori King

January 12, 2011

Mom, remember like we shared the following: There are no perfect people, so there are no perfect parents...but GOD IN HIS INFINITE WISDOM knew YOU WERE PERFECT for us...rest in the eternal peace you deserve...no more pain or tears...just rest....Love you much!

Lori King

January 8, 2011

Momma, I enjoyed all our shopping trips. The times at Brighton Gardens, In Walsenburg, NJ trip, at Serenity House....I would not have changed any of it...it was so special for me. I was blessed to have you as my mom. I will always cherish and be thankful for you...I learned alot from you. You were very wise...Everyone who knows you are gone has said, She was a special lady...always giving something to someone .....little children loved you...and why wouldn't they? How blessed I was to see how you were with them, cause I know you were that to me..

Sarah Cohen

January 7, 2011

Love you, Nonny! Make sure to share some of your famous tortillas with the angels in heaven. Give Grandpa a big squeeze for me. And visit us in our dreams. You are already missed.

Stephanie Langbein

January 7, 2011

"Deepest sympathy Bernadette and family..........thank you Sarah for sharing this beautiful tribute to your loving grandmother. May her spirit live on in all who knew and loved her."

David Perrine

January 5, 2011

My condolences to Lori and Steve King on your loss. We will keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.

Elaine Maes

January 5, 2011

What a lovely tribute for a beautiful spirit! God bless Susie!

Stephen King

January 5, 2011

Susie, thank you for being a great mother-in-law. You always treated me like your very own son. We were very blessed to have spent a lot of time with you. This last Christmas was extra special. Yo te amo.

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