Carol Dee Hepp, 67, of Westcliffe, CO went to be with our Lord November 5, 2021, at Penrose hospital
in Colorado Springs, CO, surrounded by her
husband and children.
Carol was born June 16, 1954, to Mary A. Vigil and Paul A. Hurtado in Denver, CO. She was raised in Firestone, CO and graduated from Longmont High School.
Carol married Samuel R. Hepp of Erie, CO, on September 1, 1973, at St. Theresa’s Catholic Church in Frederick, CO. Carol and Sam were an example to many, of a beautiful Catholic marriage. Carol spent most of her life as a homemaker, loving and caring for the needs of her family. Later in life she continued to love and serve people when she took on the challenge of owning Tony’s Mountain Pizza in Silver Cliff, CO.
Carol’s Catholic faith was central to who she was and how she lived her life. She passionately believed in the dignity and right to life for all people. She served her faith community as a Eucharistic minister for the sick, teaching religious education, and organizing many events. Carol’s attention to detail and hospitality made everyone feel welcome and special.
Carol is survived by her husband Samuel R. Hepp; four children, Samantha Carter (Scott), Greg Hepp (Jenifer), Jill Tomassoni, Christie Hepp; eight grandchildren, Danielle St. Michel (Kyle), Stephanie Franco (Gabriel), Christopher Carter, Samuel Carter, Anthony Tomassoni, Gianna Tomassoni, Jacob Tomassoni, Angelica Tomassoni; two great grandchildren, Ezrie St. Michel, Dominic Franco; siblings, Suzie Marquez (Eppie), Joseph Hurtado (Cathy), Dorothy D’Agostino; numerous nieces, nephews, in-laws and cousins.
Carol is preceded in death by her parents, Paul Hurtado and Mary Hurtado; parents in-law, Anthony Hepp, Josephine Hepp; brother, Paul “Dinks” Hurtado; siblings in-law, Larry Luellig, Cindy Hepp, Sharon Hepp, Gary Hepp, Mike Overheiser, Leroy Hoffman, Dean Zaffree; son-in-law Michael Tomassoni; grandchildren, Mary Catherine Tomassoni, Carter Franco; nephews, Harper Kelly, Marco D’Agostino, Joey Irwin, Mark Martinez and Mark Hepp.
Funeral services will be held at Our Lady of Assumption Catholic church, 109 5th Street Westcliffe, CO. There will be a Rosary Vigil on Wednesday, November 17, 2021 at 6 p.m. A second Rosary will begin Thursday, November 18, 2021 at 10 a.m. followed by Mass at 11 a.m. Interment will immediately follow Mass at Our Lady of Assumption Catholic Cemetery in Silver Cliff, CO.
Live Streaming will be offered for those unable to attend.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in honor of Carol to OLA Catholic Church for Cemetery improvements.