Irene J. Barela, 73, passed away on November 19, 2021, at Memorial Hospital in Colorado Springs, CO. She was born on November 19, 1948, to Benjamin & Lelia (Trujillo) Barela in Denver, Colorado. She was a sister to Gerald Garcia, Everett Montano, Debbie Mathis, Ronald Montano and Diane Montano.
Irene is survived by her son, Roger (Lauri) Barela of La Junta; grandchildren, Sarah Barela of La Junta, Christopher Barela of La Junta, Amanda (Jeremy) Williams of Pueblo West, and Aaron (Ashley) Gallegos of Pueblo; and 12 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and her son, Felipe Contreras.
As per Irene’s request, cremation has taken place and there will be a private family service held at a later date.
Peacock-Larsen Funeral Home & Arkansas Valley Crematory is in charge of arrangements.
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