Janice Dawn Herrera

March 11th, 1957 - May 3rd, 2024

Janice Dawn (Hill) Herrera, 67, of Johnstown, passed away Friday, May 3, 2024 at home surrounded by family. She was born on March 11, 1957 in Neosho, MO to Edwin Durham and Marah Jane (McWethy) Hill. She grew up in Littleton, CO until 1972, when they moved to their home in Johnstown.

Janice graduated from Roosevelt High School in 1975, where she met the love of her life Mario Herrera. They were married on April 24, 1975. Together they had three children, Jane, Angela and Robert.

Janice was devoted to her family as a Wife, Mother, and Grammy. She drove bus for Weld RE-5J for many years, worked as a CNA, graduated from the University of Northern Colorado and began her teaching career. She taught English as a Second Language at Indian Peaks Elementary School in Longmont before retiring. She enjoyed gardening, baking, reading, watching the vast collection of birds around their farm and especially watching her grandchildren in their sports and activities. She was very strong in her Catholic faith and always sacrificed to serve others. She was a life-long member of St. John the Baptist in Johnstown.

Survivors include her husband Mario, children; Janey (Juan) Davenport, Angela (Fernando) Arreola, and Robert (Nicole) Herrera, 10 grandchildren; Jalen (Nina) Davenport, Jaxon (Marina) Davenport, Jayna Davenport, Alejandro, Iliana, Aaron, Andres Arreola, and Liam, Aiden, Lilianna Herrera, 2 great-grandchildren; Raylee and Arlo Davenport, siblings; Judy (Dave) Huckins, Jim (Nicole) Hill, Jeff (Renea) Hill, Joan (Brian) Krayenhagen, and John (Julia) Hill, as well as several brothers and sister in-laws, nieces and nephews and their families.

She was preceded in death by her parents Edwin and Jane Hill and 2 grandchildren.

Janice’s Recitation of the Rosary will be held at 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 14 at Our Lady of Valley Catholic Church, Windsor. Mass of Christian Burial 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at Our Lady of the Valley with a reception to follow. Inurnment will be held at the Johnstown Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, Janice requests that memorial gifts be made to “PreBorn!” In care of Adamson, 2000 47th Ave., Greeley, CO 80634. Condolences may be shared at AdamsonCares.com

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Dearest Herrera family, I am deeply saddened by the loss of your mother. Please know I am praying and thinking about all of you. The world lost a beautiful person. Love, Patricia Kurita

Published May 15th, 2024

Pam Wright

Mario & Family, Our deepest condolences on the loss of your Wife and Mother. May God wrap you all in his arms . Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Pam Wright, Tom Walker; Mike Walker and Families

Published May 14th, 2024

Vickie Mahrling

Dear Mario and family, I am sorry for your great loss. I had good memories of Jan from high school. May God bless you all and comfort you all.

Published May 9th, 2024

Wanda Troncoso

We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Robert and Wanda Troncoso

Published May 14th, 2024

Rose Bennett

Mario and family, my deepest condolences, my heart is broken to hear about Jan. I hope you all can wrap yourselves around the wonderful memories to help with the pain. Sending hugs and prayers. Rose Figueroa Bennett

Published May 10th, 2024

Busch Mary L

Mario and family, my dearest sympathy! Jan was loved by so many and will be missed ✝️ sending lots of hugs to you all.. Mary ( Egloff) Busch

Published May 8th, 2024

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