Viola Barella

Viola Barella went to the Lord on Sunday, May 24, 2009, Viola was born in Mora, N.M., on August 17, 1922. The family moved to Denver, where Viola attended Manual High School and graduated in 1940. Viola met Tony Barella, of Fort Collins, they were married and raised nine children. Viola was the loving mother of eight boys and one girl, Tony BarellaAnthony Jr., Mel Barella, Claude Barella, Ed Barella, Dale Barella, Michael Barella, Louise Barella, Toby Barella and Mark Barella. Viola had 25 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren. Viola was preceded in death by her husband, Tony Barella, son Claude Barella , mother Lucinda MrGrath, father Trinidad McGrath, and three sisters, Louise Marquez, Josephine Castro and Mary Sanchez. Our Mother, Viola enjoyed cooking, raising children, grandchildren, and singing. Viola over the years passed on this legacy on to her children and grandchildren, Viola will forever be missed. A Rosary will be held Thursday, 7 p.m. at Bohlender Funeral Chapel. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held, 10 a.m., Friday, at Holy Family Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Roselawn Cemetery. Father Damian de la Cruz, C.R. will officiate at the services. Those who desire may view Mrs. Barella 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday. Please visit bohlenderfuneralchapel.com to send online condolences.