Charlotte Marie Valdez York was called home by her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2024, surrounded by her family. She was born on May 17, 1946, in Del Norte, Colo., the daughter of Anna Marie Valdez Gallegos.
Charlotte was raised by her loving grandparents Pete Valdez and Cecilia Marie Lucero. She attended grade school in Del Norte and graduated from Del Norte High School in 1965. She married William "Bill" York on July 23, 1979, in Denver, Colo. She had quite a diverse work history, retired from Costco, and was a longtime resident of Westminster, Colo.
She was preceded in death by her mother Anna Marie, her stepfather Cosme Sabel, her grandparents Pete and Cecilia Marie and her friend and companion George.
She is survived by her siblings Suzan (Craig), Regina, Barbara (Ramon), Pete (Theresa), Cecilia (Chris), Clorinda, and several nieces, nephews, cousins, and godchildren.
Charlotte was outgoing, adventurous, and had a contagious smile and sense of humor. She lived quite a life and had quite the stories, she loved to travel and enjoyed trips to Estes Park, as well as skiing, attending car shows, car races, horse races, and outings with her family and friends.
Gone from our sight, but never from our hearts!
Services will be held on Friday, Sept. 20, at Spirit of Christ Catholic Community in the chapel at 11 a.m., followed by a luncheon at the church at 7400 W 80th, Ave., Arvada, CO 80003.
Burial services will be held at the Del Norte Cemetery, in Del Norte, Colo., on Saturday, Sept. 21, at 12 p.m. in section G.
