Dorothy Grace Pino

September 11, 1933 - October 30, 2011

Mrs. Dorothy Grace Pino, 78, of Rocky Ford died on Sunday, October 30th, 2011 while in the company of family members at her residence. Dorothy was born in Rocky Ford, CO on September 11, 1933, the daughter of the late Don and Rose (Lucero) Crespin. She atttended school in Rocky Ford. She was a widow for 20 years before marrying Gunther Vonderschulenberg. They were married on June 5, 1998 in Denver, CO. He survives. She worked as a Housekeeper at the YMCA in Denver, CO. She also volunteered for the Community Thrift Store in Rocky Ford, CO. She retired from Mattel Toys while living in California. Dorothy enjoyed raising and caring for her sheep and dogs, Jimmy & Sally, sewing, crocheting, and embroidering, cooking and seeing to it that her family was well fed. She was a member of St. Peters Catholic Church in Rocky Ford, CO. She is survived by her husband: Gunther of the home; Daughter Carol wife of Steve Otero of El Monte, CA; Son Dennis Pino of Denver, CO; Son Arthur Pino of Denver, CO; Brother Frank husband of Gloria Crespin of Rocky Ford, CO; Sister-in-law: Francis Crespin of La Puente, CA; She is also survived by 12 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents: sons: Tim Pino, Robert Pino, Simon Pino, Gary Pino; a sister: Mary Lucero; 3 brothers: Paul Crespin, Edward Crespin, Joe Aragon. There will be no local services. There will be a memorial service at a later date in California. There will be no viewing as cremation has been effected. Inurnment will be private at a later time. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Ford-Ustick Funeral Home. Condolences may be sent to www.fordustick.com.