Barbara Ann Mantei passed away Monday Aug. 17, 2015. Funeral Mass will be held at St. Jude Catholic Church in Lakewood on Tuesday Aug. 25th at 10:00am. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to: Colorado Right to Life, 3401 Quebec St. #10300, Denver, CO 80207. Barbara died from cancer in her home with her husband Leo, of 56 years, by her side. She was a proud mother of five and still found time for friends, volunteer work and art. She immersed herself in the joy of painting, crocheting and planning for the next guest coming for a meal. She is survived by her husband Leo, and her children, Fred, Dan, Celeste and Angela and proceeded in death by her daughter Anna Marie who's ashes will be laid to rest next to her.