Remie S. Colantro

Remie S. Colantro, 81, of Gonzales, Calif., passed away peacefully Oct. 4, 2023, at home surrounded by her family.

Remie was born Jan. 18, 1942, in Salinas, Calif., to her mother, Consuelo Andrade Colantro, and her father, Eulogio Colantro. She was very proud to be a lifelong Gonzales resident and graduated from Gonzales High School in 1959. She worked for Gonzales Potato Company for 36 years until her boss, Calvin Short, retired and closed company doors. Remie, however, was not ready to retire, so Calvin lovingly helped Remie find her final employer, Costa Farms in Soledad, where she worked for over 24 years. Both companies and her co-workers loved her like family and they all became part of her family too! After working for over 60 years, she finally retired at the age of 77.

Remie was a devoted Auntie, Sister, Grantie, Nina and friend to everyone who got the privilege to know her. She enjoyed watching the San Francisco 49ers and the Golden State Warriors games and was a loyal fan. Remie took pride in her title of "auntie" and often introduced herself to new people as "Auntie Rem." Remie is preceded in death by both her parents; her brothers, Lawrence Colantro, Donald Colantro, Leo Colantro, and Victor Colantro; and her sisters, Dorothy Dalipe and Priscilla Martinez. She is survived by her sister, Annie Schmidt; her sister-in-law, Laura Guthrie; and her brothers, Reuben Ferrel and Tony Ferrel; in addition to many nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held Friday, Oct. 20, 2023, and Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023.

Visitation will be held Oct. 20, 2023, at Healey Mortuary on 405 N. Sanborn Road in Salinas from 12-6 p.m. with the rosary beginning at 4 p.m.

Funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. on Oct. 21, 2023, at St. Theodore's Catholic Church on 116 S. Belden Street in Gonzales. Burial will follow at the Garden of Memories Memorial Park on 850 Abbott Street in Salinas, Calif.

Published in Salinas Valley Tribune · October 17, 2023