Catherine Anne Brennan Lacy

Catherine Brennan Lacy, 95, passed away peacefully on September 28, 2025, in Gunnison, Colorado.

She was born June 18, 1930, in Pueblo, Colorado, to John Patrick Brennan and Katherine Margaret Flemming. Catherine grew up in Pueblo, graduating from Pueblo Catholic High School in 1948 and later earning an Associate Degree in Home Economics and Business from Pueblo Junior College.

In 1954, she married William J. Lacy, and together they raised six children. Catherine lived in several Colorado communities throughout her life, including Crested Butte, Gunnison, Montrose, Vail, Pueblo, Denver, and Grand Junction. She worked for Mountain States Telephone, Russell Stover, Gorsuch Ltd., Saks Fifth Avenue, and United Bank, among others, and also volunteered at the Sangre de Cristo Arts and Conference Center.

Known for her resilience, sewing creativity, and devotion to family, Catherine built a full life centered on hard work, service, and love.

She is survived by her six children, Mary Katherine Ruddy, Elizabeth Jean Limoges, William Joseph Lacy Jr., John Thomas Lacy, Mark Patrick Lacy, and Margaret Anne Lacy; her brother, Ted Brennan, and her sister, Pat McDonnell; as well as many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

A private family Catholic service will be held at Queen Of All Saints in Crested Butte by Father Andreas.