Rosie A. Recek

Rosie A. Recek, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully on September 26, 2026, at the age of 91. 

Rosie was born on April 22, 1935, in Las Vegas, New Mexico, to Evaristo Martinez and Lucy Martinez, one of 17 children. Growing up in a large family helped shape the loving, generous, and caring woman she would become. Rosie was always willing to help others and cared deeply for her family. Family was at the center of Rosies life. She loved to cook and especially enjoyed bringing her family together for gatherings filled with good food, laughter, and memories. 

She was the matriarch of her family and a woman of strong faith who taught her children the importance of love, compassion, and faith. 

Rosie is survived by her children, Linda Montoya (Ryk), Art Recek (Ali), and Tammie Lucero (Kenney); her grandchildren, Gabriel Lucero (Whitney), Adrian Lucero (Jessica), Jennifer Casanova (Joey), Andrea Duran, Michelle Bahcekapili (Erman), Isaac Lucero (Marianna), Robert Lucero, and Alika Recek; and her great-grandchildren, Jayla Lucero, Isaiah Duran, Adrian “AJ” Lucero, Mila Lucero, Siena Casanova, and Quetzalli Lucero. She is also survived by her brothers and sisters, nieces, nephews, extended family, and many friends who loved her dearly. Rosie was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Art Recek. 

We find comfort knowing that Rosie and Art are together again in Heaven, dancing together as they did in life. We are grateful for the many years we were blessed to have Rosie in our lives. We will forever cherish her love, her laughter, her cooking, her faith, and the memories she created with her family. Our Prayer for Rosie Lord Jesus, thank You for the gift of Rosie and for the 91 years You blessed us with her presence. Thank You for the love, memories, laughter, and lessons she shared with us. Please welcome Rosie into Your loving arms and reunite her with her beloved husband, Art. Surround them with Your peace and let them know how deeply they are loved. 

May Rosie forever remain in our hearts, our memories, and our prayers. May she rest peacefully in the loving presence of our Lord. Amen. 

Visitation will be Thursday, October 8, 2026, 4pm with rosary following at 6pm. Both to be held at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 3101 S. Wadsworth Blvd., Lakewood. Funeral Mass will be held Friday, October 9, 2026 at 1pm, St. Bernadette Catholic Church, 7240 W. 12th Avenue, Lakewood. Burial will follow at Chapel Hill Cemetery.