Agnes M. Spokas Fatora, age 100, a resident of Colorado Springs since 1992 passed away on January 27, 2025. She was a retired medical technologist, homemaker, devoted wife, mother and grandmother.
Agnes was born on June 22, 1924 in Chicago, Illinois to John and Mary Spokas. She was a 1942 graduate of Holy Ghost Academy in Techny, Illinois. She received a PhB from DePaul University in Chicago. She trained and worked at St Theresa Hospital in Waukegan, Illinois, St. Anthony’s Hospital in Chicago, Little Company of Mary Hospital in Chicago and Marietta Memorial Hospital in Marietta, Ohio.
Agnes was married to Frank C. Fatora, Jr. on September 27, 1952 in Lisle, Illinois. Together they raised a wonderful family and were devoted to the church. Frank passed away on March 2, 2009.
Agnes enjoyed a hobby of sewing and made items for the church and her large family as well as clothes for herself. She also enjoyed playing Bridge and belonged to several Bridge Groups in the Colorado Springs area.
Agnes is survived by five of her six children: Frank (Diane) Fatora III of Houston, Texas; Mary (Sam) Fatora-Tumbaga of Kekaha, Hawaii; Thomas (Louanne) Fatora of Frankford, West Virginia; Carl (Gina-Marie) Fatora of Monument, Colorado; and John (Julie) Fatora of Countryside, Illinois. Her son Paul preceded her in death in December 2024. She is also survived by fourteen grandchildren: Matthew, Christopher, and Morgan Fatora; Thaddeus, Teresa Tumbaga, and Tiffani Tumbaga Jiang; Luke, Aaron, and Elise Fatora; Gabrielle Fatora; Frankie Fatora; and John, Amy, and Kevin Fatora. Agnes has two great-grandchildren: Ethan and Sofia.
A visitation will be held from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m., with a Rosary at 6:00 p.m., on Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at Shrine of Remembrance, 1730 E. Fountain Blvd., Colorado Springs, CO 80910. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, February 6, 2025 at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 2650 Parish View Colorado Springs, CO 80919. Cremation is planned and inurnment will be at the Mount St. Francis Columbarium.
Nirali
5 Feb 2025So sorry for your loss. Thinking of your family. She is resting now.
KC
5 Feb 2025This world was truly blessed by this precious lady.
We can all look to her as inspiration for being a faithful servant in so many ways.
Rest in sweet peace with your loves.
R. Julie Tumbaga Peake
5 Feb 2025Our prayers for comfort during this difficult time for the entire family from the Peake family. Remember that “death ends a life, but not a relationship” and Mrs. Agnes Fatora will live on in the hearts of those who knew and loved her. She is now at rest with the very best.
Chantal A. Liedike Duarte
5 Feb 2025May your dear Mother rest in peace in God’s heavenly kingdom!
Ursuline, Patri, Maica, Timotea Oporta Munar
5 Feb 2025Our condolences and prayers to your family for your loss. We are friends of Mary from Kauai.
Michelle Pryor
5 Feb 2025Gina, You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Agnes is an amazing woman and will surely be both missed and remembered kindly by all. Praying for strength and peace for you during this difficult time.
Ronald and Kathleen McCafferty
5 Feb 2025It seems like Agnes was an amazing person with a long and devoted family life. Its never easy to lose a parent, no matter the circumstances. Our deepest condolences to everyone in the Fatora family.
Lisa Achuara
6 Feb 2025Heartfelt Condolences to your Ohana during this season of life. May your Mother Rest In Peace and Love. Aloha.