Helen Rodriguez

Obituary Helen (Castellanos) Rodriguez Called by Her Maker Helen was born on September 14, 1930 in Wellington, Colorado to Aurelia Gurule Castellanos and Jose Mata Castellanos. Helen graduated from Fort Collins High School 1949. She then attended classes at CSU including typing and shorthand. Helen and Guadalupe were married on June 7, 1953. Helen retired from public service company (Excel Energy) in 1995. Helen was a lifetime member of the local Latin American Council of Christian Churches. She was the Secretary for the church for approximately sixty years. She taught her children to get an education and work for what they wanted or needed. No one is going to give it to you. She enjoyed life to the fullest. She enjoyed going to church conventions. And if she had to, she would take the bus. She met a lot of new friends. Her favorite thing to do was go visit relatives and friends in Texas. Helen was a big Bronco Fan! Survivors include, Yolanda Rodriguez, Michael (Susan) Rodriguez, Rebecca (Randy) Vinton, of Greeley, Thomas Rodriguez, she is also survived by eight grandchildren, and fourteen great grandchildren, Sister in law; Bennie Castellanos of Denver, Colorado and many nephews and nieces. She is preceded in death by husband, Guadalupe and son; Theodore Ted, Brothers; Joe (Nora) Castellanos, and John Castellanos. Memorial contributions may be made to Latin American Council of Christian Churches in Helen's name c/o Vessey Funeral Service, 2649 E. Mulberry St., A1, Fort Collins, Colorado, 80524. Viewing in Fort Collins, Colorado at 2649 East Mulberry, A~1, Fort Collins, Colorado 80524 Read More Services 24 Hour Viewing Friday December 10, 2021 2:00 PM Vessey Funeral Service Svc (Fort Collins, Colorado) Funeral Service Saturday December 11, 2021 9:00 AM City Park Church 1725 West Mulberry Fort Collins, CO 80521 Committal Saturday December 11, 2021 10:30 AM Grandview Cemetery 1900 West Mountain Avenue Fort Collins, CO 80521 Reception Saturday December 11, 2021 12:00 PM City Park Church 1725 West Mulberry Fort Collins, CO 80521