Margaret Suarez Guzman

Margaret Suarez Guzman "Grangie", 93 of Fort Collins passed away August 5, 2017. She was born June 6, 1924 in Proctor, Colorado but raised in Iliff, to Hilario and Mercedes Suarez. In May of 1941, Margaret married John Henry Guzman of Brush, CO. Together they raised their family of 11 in Brush. After the devastating passing of John in April 1961, Margaret found it necessary to find a career outside of the home to provide for their children. Margaret commuted from Brush to Fort Collins to attend nursing school. Prior to graduation, she relocated her family from Brush to begin her nursing career at Poudre Valley Hospital. Besides her unwavering love for her family and commitment to nursing, Margaret was effective in serving the community. She took great pride in being a successful voice in multiple local efforts that impacted hers and surrounding neighborhoods. These issues include but not limited to the “No Vote” on Truck Route Initiative 200 (in 1999), establishing the Museo de las Tres Colonias and securing the votes for building the Wal-Mart on Mulberry Street in Fort Collins. In her spare time, Margaret had a passion for watching and cheering on her favorite sport teams the Brooklyn Dodgers, Broncos and Rockies. Margaret loved to garden, read, cook, crocheting and sewing, caring for her multiple beloved pets and being the number one fan at her children and grandchildren's activities. Margaret will be reunited in heaven with her parents, husband, John; son, Freddie; daughter, Louisa; grandson, Paul and granddaughter, Leslie. She is survived by children, Dave (Becki) of Longmont, Marty of El Paso, TX, Berta (Matt) of Fort Collins, Paul (Kim) of GA, Isadore (Joan) of Frederick, Augustine (Dolores) of Fort Collins, Juanita (John) of Fort Collins, Peggy Muniz (Mark) of Brush and Mark of Fort Collins; 25 grandchildren, 38 great grandchildren, and 4 great-great grandchildren. Along with 4 sisters and 2 brothers, numerous nieces and nephews. The family would like to extend its deepest gratitude for the care, support and love Margaret received from the staff at the Rehabilitation and Nursing Center of the Rockies. “Grangie” was deeply loved by all her knew her and will be forever in our hearts. A Rosary will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday at Bohlender Funeral Chapel. A Memorial Mass will be held at 9:30 a.m. on Friday at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Friends may send condolences to the family at bohlenderfuneralchapel.com.

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Margaret Suarez Guzman

June 6, 1924 - August 5, 2017