Esther Darlee Domitrovich, age 91, passed away on September 14, 2025. She was living in Denver, Colorado at the time of her passing and was formerly a resident of Colorado Springs, Colorado for over 40 years.
Esther was not only a wonderful loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, but also the kindest and most caring nurse that a person could have to take care of them. The elderly residents that she cared for meant the world to her.
Esther (referred to by her siblings as “Darlee”) was born on May 29, 1934, to Albert J. Hein and Annie (Mader) Hein in Grainfield, Kansas. She was one of 13 children. On June 16, 1971, she married Francis J. Domitrovich in Denver, Colorado.
Esther was fond of sewing and singing. She also enjoyed being a very active member of her parish community of Divine Redeemer Catholic Church. She was also a dedicated room mother for her two girls while they were in school for many years.
She is survived by her two daughters: Angela Domitrovich (husband, Greg Spitzer) and Candace Domitrovich (husband, David Hernandez); her five grandchildren: Alexandra Domitrovich, Genevieve Brewer, Xzavyor Hernandez, Michael Spitzer and Matthew Spitzer; and her five great-grandchildren: Anya Love, Charles Love, Violet Love, Lunalynn Gosha and Daxton Pittman. Esther was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, two brothers and three sisters.
A rosary service will be held at 2:00PM, followed by visitation from 2:30 – 4:00PM, will take place on Friday, September 19, 2025, at the Shrine of Remembrance “America the Beautiful” Chapel, 1730 East Fountain Boulevard, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80910. A funeral mass will be held at 9:00AM on Saturday, September 20, 2025, at Christ the King Catholic Church, 830 Elm Street, Denver, Colorado 80220. Light refreshments will be served only after the Saturday funeral service at Christ the King parish center (Ballard Hall).
In lieu of flowers, a gift in her memory may be made to the Little Sisters of the Poor at:
https://www.wesharegiving.org/app/giving/WeShare-1698?tab=home
Rest in heaven Aunt Darlee I know my grandmother is happy to be reunited with you. Thank for all you did for me and my siblings and for teaching me all your thanksgiving meal secrets. Grateful to know you are at peace and not in any pain. -Love your great niece Kali
Love u Momma Esther u will always be remembered for ur love humility and kindness I will never forget you thanks for all the inspiration u always shared regardless of difficult times always stayed true u will never be replaced I love u Rip beautiful Darlee😘😘😘🥰🥰🥰🥰
My deepest condolences to Candace and get entire family on the passing of their beloved matriarch, Darlee. May Darlee rest in peace in the loving arms of our Lord. 🙏
Esther was a great Divine Redeemer and personal friend to Terrie and I and also to my late wife Sue. I was happy to help her with some home repair projects and transportation to Mass. She was there for me in my grief when Sue died in 2O13 with delicious home made soups and I will forever be grateful for that!
Such a gentle soul, god has a good angel now
Dear Esther, Enjoy your heavenly reward!! You were such a blessing to all of us at Divine Redeemer! I have missed our many chats and your beautiful smile! Pray for us!
My heart goes out to Candace and the entire family during this difficult time. Esther’s love and influence will always be with you. It was so clear how deeply she cared for her family, and how deeply she was loved in return. Sending you strength and prayers.
I was so very blessed to call you my dearest friend, Esther. Your life exemplified what it means to love unconditionally, serve with endless kindness and humility, and live close to God’s side. My prayer is that the world we live in today will come to know our Father as you did.
Sincere condolences to all of Ester’s family. My experience of her was that of lovely, warm and very charming person. Her presence will be greatly missed.
Lovingly referred to you as Queen Esther, you were certainly a force to reckon with. Kind, fiercely loving and a model for what a follower of Christ should be. I had the great joy to grow up with your wonderful daughter Angela, who clearly was her mother‘s daughter, and an opportunity to become friends with you as an adult. We loved you so much and are heartbroken to hear of your loss. May God speed you to heavens gate, where you belong.