Mary Agnes Pacheco Andersen passed away on November 25,2024 in Colorado Springs. She was the only daughter born to Robert C Pacheco and Adalida Krummeck on July 25,1935 in Salida Colorado. She was the sister of Robert W Pacheco. She graduated from Salida High School in 1954. She married her high school sweetheart Dennis DuWayne (Denny) Graf in 1955. They had two children Leonard (Lee) born in 1957 and Bernard (Bo) born in 1963. The couple divorced in 1966 and she returned to Salida with her two sons. She worked for Doctors Leonardi, Mehos and Sandell for 15 years. Her sons both graduated from Salida High School. She moved to Canon City in 1982 with her second husband, Matt Neises. She retired from West Central Mental Health in 1999. In 1998 she married Raymond K Andersen. The new blended family was quite large and consisted of 3 children, 7 grand children and 6 great grandchildren. Ray and Mary loved to entertain at their home, traveling, family gatherings and quiet times together. Mary always loved to have a garden. She loved to be outdoors tending to her roses and vegetables. In cooler weather she enjoyed her hand work. She knitted many blankets, sweaters and hats for Warm the World. Really, it was her beautiful smile that warmed our hearts and lit the lives of her family and friends. Services will be held in Canon City at Christian Family Fellowship at a later date. She will rest with her husband Ray at Fairview Cemetery in Salida. Arrangements are with Lewis and Glenn Funeral Home. Online condolences may be offered at www.lewisandglenn.com
