Consuelo Christensen, known as Connie, died November 9, 2019, surrounded by her loved ones.
Connie was born to Jose Diaz and Consuelo Rocha on December 22, 1942 in Laramie, Wyoming.
She was the proud owner of El Vaquero and Chelo’s restaurants. She was actively involved with the Latin American club until it closed. She loved music and dancing with her husband Don.
Connie is preceded in death by her husband, Donald Christensen; parents Jose Diaz and Consuelo Rocha; siblings Josephine Sharrow, Lydia Aguirres, and Joseph Diaz.
She is survived by her children, Kelly Chavez of Laramie, Salvador “Greg” Chavez (Julie) of Show Low AZ, and Helen Chavez of Thornton, CO; grandchildren, Olivia Chavez -Marcos (Antonio), Salvador Chavez (Courtney Griffen), Carmella Chavez-Weatherford (Paul), Andres Amparan, and Francisco Amparan III; great grandchild Isabella Chavez-Weatherford; and sibling Benigna Moreno.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, November 14, 2019 at the Fraternal Order of Eagles, 126 Lyons St. Laramie, WY.
10 Comments To "Consuelo “Connie” Christensen"
#1 Comment By J.A. / Patsy Vigil On November 12, 2019 @ 8:32 am
Our very deepest sympathy to the family. J.A. and Patsy Vigil
#2 Comment By Pat Montez and Deb Meryhew On November 12, 2019 @ 7:02 pm
We are so sorry for your loss, you all are in our thoughts and prayers – your Mom was one awesome lady, she will be greatly missed.
#3 Comment By Vona Salazar On November 13, 2019 @ 10:40 am
My deepest sympathies to the family!! Connie, Helen and the boys were great to know my heart goes out to you guys ,you are in my ?? ??
#4 Comment By Anonymous On November 13, 2019 @ 10:33 pm
Helen, Greg and Kelly, god bless you all through the years ahead. May memories and peace comfort you thru the times of need. Godspeed
#5 Comment By Marilyn Johnson On November 14, 2019 @ 8:03 am
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Marilyn Johnson and Paul Bernaski
#6 Comment By James Coca On November 14, 2019 @ 9:43 am
Greg, Kelly & Helen, We are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you. I have many great memories at your house and at the restaurant. Your mother’s quick wit and sense of humor always made me feel good.
#7 Comment By Elizabeth J Suazo On November 14, 2019 @ 10:47 am
To Connie’s family, I am so sorry to hear about your Mom. Connie was one of a kind. Always very friendly, My prayers are with you. With hearfelt sympathy and prayers, Julie Montez Suazo
#8 Comment By Anonymous On November 14, 2019 @ 12:07 pm
Greg, Helen, and Kelly, so sorry for your loss, my prayers go out to you and the family.
Victor Lopez
#9 Comment By Karla Johnson On November 17, 2019 @ 10:28 am
Kelley, Greg and Helen, we are sorry to hear about your mom. She passed on a great legacy to each of you. You are in my thoughts and prayers. RIP Connie
#10 Comment By Chris Hansen On November 21, 2019 @ 9:19 pm
Kelley, Greg and Helen,
I am sorry for your loss. Connie was a really great woman, and my time working with her was really memorable. I was young and didn’t know much, but Connie and all three of you were really fun to work with. I hope she is up in Heaven dancing and smiling. I often think back to listening to the radio and how the kitchen atmosphere would change when certain songs she liked came on. Those tapes of oldies got allot of playtime!
Hope you are all doing well.