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Dolores Colen Obituary
07/04/1929 - 05/02/2025
Dolores Ann Colen, 95, of San Francisco, passed away peacefully on May 2, 2025, surrounded by her family in her final days. Her life was well lived and deeply loved. She cherished her husband Harry and their long life together, raising their four children and enjoying their grandchildren.
A proud native San Franciscan, she was born in the Richmond District and attended Star of the Sea Grammar and High Schools alongside her beloved sister, Barbara. She earned her nursing degree from St. Mary's Hospital Nursing School. Dolores loved her career as a nurse, as it fulfilled her gift for helping others and allowed her the flexibility to raise her children and attend their many school and extracurricular activities.
She was very active in St. Anne's School and parish, and her quiet devotion to her Catholic faith brought her much support and comfort.
She is survived by her four children: Mike and Marie Colen, Cindy and Mike Lazzaretti, Steve and Karen Colen, and Natalie Colen Macario and her partner, Peg Reich. She is also survived by her grandchildren: Kris, Paul, Heather, Jillian, Matthew, Elizabeth (Matthew), Sarah (Zach), and Cassie, as well as great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
Dolores and Harry were ever-present in their grandchildren's lives and surrounded them with endless love. She also leaves behind her beloved nieces: Donna, Joan, Charlene, and Terri, along with their families.
A memorial service will be held at St. Anne's Church at 850 Judah St. on Monday, May 12th at 11:00 a.m.
In lieu of flowers please donate to St. Anne's School at 1320 14th Avenue, San Francisco, CA
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Memories and Condolences
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John Silverfoote
May 25, 2025
Dear Mike,Cindy,Steve,and Natalie
I just recently heard of your mom´s passing, I am so sorry to have missed her service.What a kind,wonderful lady.Those Star of the Sea girls were the best!
1800 Lawton St. was such a big part of my childhood and Dolores played such a big role in that.I hope thinking about her long and wonderful life helps ease your sadness.She will be missed.
All the best...John Silverfoote
Tom Lagomarsino
May 13, 2025
Mike, Cindy, Steve, and Natalie,
So sorry to her of your Mom's (my godmother's) passing. I am also very sorry that I missed her services. I just heard about her passing today (Tuesday). I always enjoyed talking to your Mom, knowing that she and your Dad where close friends with my parents, when they were both starting their families! What a special connection! My memories also include some childhood recollections and times spent with your Dad (Iggy) while he was working at Station 18. To me, he was always a "larger than life" character!
Marina Kyne
May 12, 2025
Many happy memories made with Dolores @ SMMC RN dinners,lunches & cards.
Rest in peace,dear friend.
Kevin Crilly
May 12, 2025
Mike, Cindy, Steve and Natalie, I am so sorry to hear of your mom´s passing. I just happen to see a picture of St. Anne´s and the person posting was saying goodbye to Mrs. Colen. I missed your dads and now your moms. I am so sorry. I will always remember the great times all our parents had during baseball seasons and especially during summer vacations at the river. I´m sure they´re all having a great time in the real paradise now.
You are all in my thoughts
Paul Sheridan
May 11, 2025
Dear Natalie. Please accept our heartfelt condolences on Mom's passing. I recall meeting her in the Post Office on Irving. My mother Mary Lou thought the world of her and they had so much in common. Please just know that we are thinking about all of your family at this difficult time. Sincerely, Paul Sheridan & Family
Christopher and Patty Diner
May 11, 2025
So sorry for you loss. Dolores and Harry were wonderful friends to our family. We cherish all the wonderful times at St. Anne's
Laura Flynn Peradotto
May 8, 2025
There are no words for how important your parents were to us. We will miss your Mim as we do your dadI´ll never for get your Mom at the Golden Mirror when had a dinner there. I think there were about 15 of us from the class of 67 there all saying hello to her, she wanted to know what we were up to. A great lady, who made you feel like family.
Laura Flynn Peradotto
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