Konnie Kay Loera

Konnie Kay Loera was born in Fort Collins, Colorado on March 26th, 1963 to Linda Renz (Griffith) and Arlie Renz. Konnie left this life in Greeley, Colorado on May 10th, 2024, at The Center at Centerplace. She was 61 years old.

Konnie had her first child in January 1982, Ramon Renz and returned to high school to graduate the same year. Konnie traveled for a couple years and had her second child, Felica Loera (Valdez) in Hobbs, New Mexico. Weeks after Felica was born, Konnie returned to Fort Collins to raise her children.

In September 1986, Konnie met her husband, Alfonso Loera. The two were married in 1990, Konnie and Alfonso were married in Las Vegas, Nevada. In June of 1993, Konnie and Alfonso had Benito Loera in Fort Collins and in 1995 Nathin Loera was born. Konnie and Alfonso raised their children together but moved to Greeley in 1995.

Through the years, Konnie continued to be an incredible woman, working for First Interstate Bank, State Farm Insurance, Weld County Human Services, Nobel Energy, and Chevron. During this time, in 2002, Konnie was blessed with a granddaughter, Jazzmin Valdez (Loera), who she later adopted, forever changing her life. Konnie gained another grandchild, Nicolas Valdez, that was later adopted and became Elijah. The adoption, being open left it open for the families to keep in contact. Konnie stated that she was speaking with him up to the day she left us.

In 2011, Konnie reconciled with Felica and Felica blessed Konnie with another granddaughter, Jerissa Valdez in 2018. In 2020, Konnie was present for the adoption of Felica to her husband Alfonso which made her proud.

In 2019, Konnie was diagnosed with stage 4, terminal lung cancer. Konnie fought, Konnie beat that cancer down and was diagnosed with no sign of disease in 2022. In May of 2023, Konnie went into remission, but she continued to fight through so much difficulty, she lived for her children and grandbabies. Konnie was an inspiration, strong, honest, loyal, she laughed a lot, and she was loved by so many people.

Konnie is survived by her 5 children, 2 grandchildren, her sister, Karel Oppie with husband Donald Oppie and their two children, Allen Oppie and Jayme Oppie, her brother, Tom Renz with his wife Karen Renz and their two children, Nick Renz and Tobie Gracia; and many other nieces and nephews. She is proceeded in death by her mother Linda Griffith, father Arlie Renz, and stepfather Stanley Griffith and her grandparents.

A livestream of Konnie's service will be available on the Bohlender Funeral Chapel website.