Judy Davidson De Garbo, passed away on December 5, 2014 at the age of 80.
Judy was born in Trinidad, Colorado on July 5, 1934 to Carl Davidson and Ruby McDonald Davidson.Judy graduated from Hoehne High School in 1952 and shortly thereafter married Jimmy De Garbo, her husband of 58 years. She lived most of her life in Hoehne until moving to Trinidad in 2002. She has had an apartment at the Legacy Assisted Living Center in Trinidad since 2013.
Judy had a selfless generosity when it came to her family, friends and neighbors, eventually putting it to good use by getting her license to practice nursing. She was first employed at Mt. San Rafael Hospitaland then at the Trinidad State Nursing Home where she was an LPN. She later moved into the Medical Records Department where she retired as manager of the department in 1989.
Judy had a very strong faith in God and attended Community Bible Study sessions. She also coordinated and hosted many religious study groups developing long lasting friendships with many of the members.
Judy was a dedicated Grandmother to her 7 grandchildren. She loved each one unconditionally and was a positive force in their development into adulthood. She was happiest when surrounded by her family and looked forward to seeing her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren who stopped by to see her often.
She was preceded in death by her husband Jimmy and her mother Ruby Dietz. She is survived by her three children Vince (Daniela) De Garbo; Jeanine (Mike) Ridolfi; and Jennette (Joe) Bonato. She is also survived by seven Grandchildren, Trevor (Corrie) Hodge, Fabian DeGarbo, Mary Jo (Mike) Baudino, Bradley (Jennifer) Baca, Andrew DeGarbo, David (Jillian) Baca, Martin Bonato, and eleven Great Grandchildren.
Visitation will be Wednesday from 2PM-6PM at the Comi Chapel.
Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, December 11 , at 10AM at the First Christian Church at 200 S. Walnut. with Pastor Cary Nelson officiating.
Interment will follow at the Trinidad Catholic Cemetery.
Active pallbearers are Trevor Hodge, Bradley Baca, David Baca, Fabian DeGarbo, Andrew DeGarbo and Martin Bonato.
In lieu of flowers, persons wishing to do so may make contributions to the First Christian Church, of the Legacy Assisted Living Facility.
Arrangements made under the direction of the Comi Funeral Home.
