Louise Ellen Mahowald

Louise Ellen Mahowald obituary

Louise Ellen Mahowald

Louise Mahowald Obituary

Published by Legacy on Aug. 18, 2025.
Louise Mahowald, 82, passed away on Saturday, August 16th, 2025, in Granbury, Texas. She was born on November 14th, 1942, in Denver, Colorado to Charles and Thelma Haddock.

Louise was a member of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Denver and was a lifelong business owner of a Dry Cleaning and Formal Wear business in Denver.

She was preceded in death by her parents, a son, Stephen Mahowald and her husband, Paul Mahowald, both in 2024.

Louise is survived by her son David Mahowald; her daughter, Diane Payne and husband Kevin; grandchildren, Nathan Payne and Marisa Payne; sister, Sharon Falcone and husband Wayne; brother, Charles Haddock and wife Vicky and by numerous nieces and nephews.

Flowers can be sent to the home of Diane Payne: 6608 South Catawba Way, Aurora, CO 80016

A family gathering celebrating the life of Louise will be held in Colorado at a later date.

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