## Thank you! You will receive an email with the PDF in your inbox shortly. # Add _your_ memory Contribute to honoring and remembering a life well lived by adding a memory of your own below. First name Last name (optional) Email Your memory ## Thank you for submitting your memory! You will receive an email when your memory is published. Please allow up to 2-3 business days for review. --- Passed away on Jul 17, 2024 Anita Borrego 1945 – 2024 The story of Early in the morning of Wednesday, July 17th 2024, Anita Borrego, aged 79, began her journey from this life. She passed peacefully in her own bed in her own house in Westminster, Colorado with her cat by her side. She was born to Theresa Rodriguez (Torrez) and Charles Borrego on February 3rd, 1945 in North Denver, Colorado. Anita was a Mama at 17 with the birth of Annette followed mere months later with Vincent and some years later with Andrés. Anita cherished her many friendships, new and old. Anita is preceded in death by her mother, Theresa, her father Charles Sr., her Stepfather Max Sigala Sr., and her Siblings Manuel, Tobias, Rose, and Modesto Borrego. She is survived by her three children, Annette Martinez, Vincent Martinez, and Andres Martinez; her siblings Max Jr. Sigala, Gloria Sigala, Christina Maxine Sigala, Charles Borrego, Charlene, Richard, Debra, and Donna Borrego as well as many cousins, nephews, and nieces. She was the proud Grandmother to ten grandchildren, and many great-grandchildren. She was also a loving “pet parent” to many dogs, cats, and other 4-legged relatives. It was Anita’s desire to be cremated and to have her ashes distributed among close loved ones, scattered in some of her beloved sites, and to be placed at Mama Theresa’s gravesite. A private ceremony is planned for close relatives. --- ## A living memory Leave a lasting tribute by sharing a cherished memory or story. Your words help preserve their legacy and bring comfort to others who remember them. Oh my! Auntie Anita! I didn't know. Shame on me for not keeping in touch better. I wondered why you didn't send a birthday card this year with your bear hugs and kisses. You always knew just what to say and how to say it, whether a kick in the butt or a hug around the neck and many years of them at ... [Read More](https://www.after.com/obituaries/anita-borrego#) Lisa Nelson April 10, 2025 Mom, You shined your light everywhere with graciousness and love. Being the "pet parent" you were, you loved all the dogs you encountered. They seemed to love you back and give you kisses. That's enough for me! You will be missed greatly. Vince Martinez August 16, 2024 My beautiful Sister Anita you may be gone but never forgotten. You will always be with me all the beautiful memories growing up together at Mama Theresa Sigala's home in North Denver and all the memories I was able to have with you in your home and I was especially grateful to be able to spend time ... [Read More](https://www.after.com/obituaries/anita-borrego#) Max SIGALA Jr August 6, 2024 --- ## Commemorate their life **Preserve the Casket Spray** [Browse gift cards](https://shop.after.com/products/floral-preservation-for-memorial-blooms?variant=50434036924717) **Plant a tree in memory** [Browse trees](https://shop.after.com/products/memorial-reforestation-tree?utm_source=obituary) **Gift commemorative jewelry** [Browse jewelry](https://shop.after.com/collections/cremation-jewelry?utm_source=obituary)