In Memory Of
Cara F. Gasca
1933
2018
Cara F. Gasca
December 3, 1933 — November 3, 2018
Cara F. Gasca , 84, of Aurora, passed away November 3, 2018.
She was born December 3, 1933 in Yukon, Oklahoma, the daughter of Jesse and Marcella (Yesco) Rodriguez.
She was a graduate of Yukon High School in 1951.
On December 21, 1957, she married Francisco Gasca.
Cara was a parishioner at Queen of Peace for 47 years.
Cara was dedicated to her family. She was well-known for praying the rosary every day until she was unable. She loved dancing, cooking, listening to Mexican music, pulling the lever on a slot machine and trips to Black Hawk. Cara also loved to watch telenovelas and was a professional bargain shopper.
Cara is survived by her loving husband of 60 years, Francisco Gasca; son, Joey Gasca; daughter, Sonya (Kelly) Hand; three grandchildren, Aliya (Benjamin) Hess, Miranda Gasca and Eion Hand; two step-grandchildren, Jordan Chavez and Matthew Chavez; great-grandchild, Nayeli Hess and many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
She is preceded in death by father, Jesse Rodriguez; mother, Marcella Rodriguez; two daughters, Mona Gasca and Theresa Gasca, three brothers, Ray Rodriguez, Tony Rodriguez and Joseph Rodriguez and five sisters, Josephine Freels, Lillie Sparger, Jessie Rose, Delores Hays and Marcelita Rodriguez.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Cara's name to the Alzheimer's Association, 455 Sherman St #500, Denver, CO 80203.
To share a memory of Cara or leave a special condolence message for her family, please visit the guestbook below.
She was born December 3, 1933 in Yukon, Oklahoma, the daughter of Jesse and Marcella (Yesco) Rodriguez.
She was a graduate of Yukon High School in 1951.
On December 21, 1957, she married Francisco Gasca.
Cara was a parishioner at Queen of Peace for 47 years.
Cara was dedicated to her family. She was well-known for praying the rosary every day until she was unable. She loved dancing, cooking, listening to Mexican music, pulling the lever on a slot machine and trips to Black Hawk. Cara also loved to watch telenovelas and was a professional bargain shopper.
Cara is survived by her loving husband of 60 years, Francisco Gasca; son, Joey Gasca; daughter, Sonya (Kelly) Hand; three grandchildren, Aliya (Benjamin) Hess, Miranda Gasca and Eion Hand; two step-grandchildren, Jordan Chavez and Matthew Chavez; great-grandchild, Nayeli Hess and many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
She is preceded in death by father, Jesse Rodriguez; mother, Marcella Rodriguez; two daughters, Mona Gasca and Theresa Gasca, three brothers, Ray Rodriguez, Tony Rodriguez and Joseph Rodriguez and five sisters, Josephine Freels, Lillie Sparger, Jessie Rose, Delores Hays and Marcelita Rodriguez.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Cara's name to the Alzheimer's Association, 455 Sherman St #500, Denver, CO 80203.
To share a memory of Cara or leave a special condolence message for her family, please visit the guestbook below.
To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Cara F. Gasca, please visit our flower store.
Service Schedule
Past Services
Visitation
Thursday, November 8, 2018
5:00 - 7:00 pm (Mountain time)
Newcomer - East Metro Chapel
Rosary
Thursday, November 8, 2018
7:00 - 8:00 pm (Mountain time)
Newcomer - East Metro Chapel
Service
Friday, November 9, 2018
Starts at 10:00 am (Mountain time)
Peace Catholic Church
Guestbook
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