Mary Kimberely Ann (Kimmy) Mincic , entered her eternal peace on April 26th, 2019, at her home, after her battle with Alzheimer’s. She was surrounded by her family.
Kimmy was a gift to all who had the opportunity to know her. She loved everyone and it showed in her excitement, laughter and smile that she demonstrated daily.
Kimmy was born on June 25, 1967 in Trinidad, Colorado to her parents Lee and Mary Louise(Ferraro)Mincic along with her siblings Sandy and Charlie Mincic.
Kimmy’s battles in life began immediately when she underwent major surgery in order to give her a quality of life she so well deserved.
Kimmy was born with Down Syndrome which was never a cross for her or her family but a gift because she was blessed with a special ability to love and those who witnessed that great love were touched with the true acceptance of what life is really about.
Since Kimmy was 5 years old she attended Alta Vista School and then the Las Animas County Rehabilitation Center where she loved the social and educational opportunities they provided. She was a member of the TAFT organization where she was an advocate for those with special needs. Her best friends Debbie Mendoza, Marty Zappanti, Jim Trommeter, Melina Palovich, Derek Cress, Steven Cartelli, Lyndi Ramirez, and Sandy Moreno, plus all her friends at LACRC, meant everything to her. Her love for them was so strong and remained apparent year after year and continued to her last day. They showed us all what True Love was all about and what it takes to be kind to each other.
Kimmy participated in Special Olympics and worked hard to succeed! Always repeating the Special Olympic Oath doing it in Sign, “Let me win, but if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt.”
Kimmy was also chosen to travel to the State Capitol where she signed the Pledge of Allegiance In front of the State Senate.
Kimmy proudly attended Trinidad High School where she flourished under the supervision and guidance of Louise Terry. She cheered for the Mighty Miners and graduated in 1988. She remained a proud Alumni and was at every game her nieces and nephews played at and loudly cheered them on with excitement.
In 2011, Kimmy was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and because of the declining health of her parents and brother-in-law Augie, she moved in with her niece Gina and nephew Ryan and nieces Katelynn and Jamie. She was very happy to be apart of their family and attended several concerts, games and outings that kept her active.
Kimmy became involved with Hoehne School and all their activities when she attended with her family. She loved to participate with the cheerleaders and was awarded Honorary Cheerleader.
Preceding her in death were her parents, Lee and Louise Mincic, Brother Joseph Mincic, Brother-in-Law August Morelli, Nephew Curtis Mincic, Grandparents Joe and Nellie Chifalo, Frank Ferraro, Savita and Charles Mincic. Uncles and Aunts: John and Liz Ferraro, Sam and Jennie Frenchmore, Chuck Mincic, John and Rose Marie Mincic , Nick Mincic, Frankie Ferraro, Ruth Ferraro, Catherine Frenchmore.
Survived by Sister and Guardian Sandra Morelli, Niece and Guardian, Regina (Ryan Low), her Nieces, which she had a special bond , DeAnna Morelli and Chrisi (Dan)Belger, Katelynn and Jamie Low., Brother Charles (Carol) Mincic, Niece Melissa Mincic, Nephews Dustin(Michelle)Mincic, Matthew(Tonya) Mincic, Niece Cara(Daniel) Vigil and many great nieces and nephews. Uncles and Aunts: Pete Mincic, Tony(Theresa) Mincic, Lenore Mincic, Mary Ann Mincic, Michael (Rosalie) Ferraro, Evelyn Ferraro, Frank(Kathy) Falsetto and all her cousins. They all held a very special place in her heart.
Active Pallbearers: Ryan Low, Ernie Hamman, Bill Nuschy, Jeremy Topping, Dustin Mincic, Michael Ferraro
Honorary Pallbearers: Debbie Mendoza, Derek Cress, Jim Trommeter, In loving memory of Marty Zappanti and Lyndi Ramirez, Tyler Haun, Dan Belger, Steven Cartelli, Melina Palovich, Anthony Carnavale, John Pearce, Frankie Falsetto, Matthew Mincic
Visitation will be Tuesday from 3pm-6pm at the Comi chapel.
funeral Services will be Wednesday, May 1, 2019 with Rosary at 9am at the Comi chapel, followed by the funeral Mass at 10am at Holy Trinity Churcc.
Interment with Rite of committal will follow at the Trinidad Catholic Cemetery.
Arrangements made under the direction of the Comi Funeral Home.
