Ernestine Marie (Lobato) Rushford, 69, passed away peacefully on December 18, 2015 in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
She was born on May 5, 1946 in Chama, Colorado to Presentacion and Ernestine Lobato.
Ernestine was a long time resident of Colorado Springs and found great pleasure in caring for her children and grandchildren. She was an amazing cook, an aggressive Bingo player, and loved to laugh. Most importantly, she had a beautiful servant’s heart and found much strength in her Catholic faith. Ernestine was a prayer warrior, and we will carry her legacy of love and faith until we see her again.
She is survived by daughters: Janice (Mark) Foster, Peggy (Ted) Corsi, and Amanda (Gordon) Harrell; and her 10 grandchildren, both those born to her and those she claimed. She was preceded in death by her parents; her son, Gary; brothers: Carlos, Bonnie, and Jose; and her sister, Eva.
Her daughters would like to thank her friends and caregivers at Appletree Assisted Living and Laurel Manor for their love and support over the years.
The visitation will be held from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 22, 2015 at the Shrine of Remembrance Funeral Home, 1730 East Fountain Boulevard. There will be a Rosary immediately following the visitation. A funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, December 23, 2015 at the Shrine of Remembrance “America the Beautiful” Chapel, 1730 East Fountain Boulevard. Burial will be beside her son at Evergreen Cemetery immediately following the services.