Our mother, Eva Matos de Rosado, the greatest mother in the universe (briefly from Broomfield and formerly from Colorado Springs, CO) passed away peacefully surrounded by family on May 9, 2025. She was 86 years old.
Born to Felipe Matos Bernier and Antonia Lomba Medina on May 29, 1938 in Ponce, Puerto Rico (USA), our Mami graduated High School from Colegio San Conrado, before marrying the love of her life and our Papi, Pablo Manuel Rosado Tirado on December 8, 1962 after a seven-year-courtship. He lovingly referred to her as his “Diosa Linda” (Beautiful Goddess). Our parents spent 47 devoted years together, while Mami remained true to their love for another 23 beyond his passing in 2002.
A self declared “domestic engineer and artist,” our mother’s many creative interests included sewing, watercolor painting, and most recently, handcrafted polymer clay jewelry as a member of the Polymer Clay Guild of Colorado Springs. Everything she elected to do she did with passion and unwavering dedication. A self-taught seamstress from childhood, it would be fair to say that if a sewing machine could be considered a musical instrument, she reached virtuoso status. An accomplished fashion designer skilled at drafting her own patterns, and handcrafting anything from glamorous wedding gowns under the business name Novias MariEva, to intricate professional skydiving jumpsuits under the business name Eva Suits, the latter of which drew the attention of both the U.S. Army’s Golden Knights and the U.S. Navy’s Leap Frogs, to whom she provided jumpsuits for five consecutive seasons. As if that were not enough, she also fit in a fashion swimwear collection in between. Her hallmarks were attention to detail, craftsmanship, and durability, so much so that the logo for Eva Suits was a falling anvil inspired by a comment made by the Golden Knights in their personal thank you letter. Our Mami, also kept immaculate home, ferried all of us to our school events and practices, sewed prom dresses and both her daughter’s wedding dresses, loved dogs and cats, was an avid gardener, and amateur bird watcher, but her greatest pleasure was being “Abu” to her grandson William.
She is survived by her children: Maria Skweres (Kris), Eva Maria Kirkman (Stephen), Manuel Rosado (Lauren), and her grandson William Kirkman. She was preceded in death by our Papi Pablo, her parents Felipe and Antonia, and her sister Ada Castillo.
Funeral services and interment will be held at 10:00 am on Thursday, May 15, 2025 at Evergreen Cemetery, 1005 South Hancock Avenue, Colorado Springs. Interment will be at the Cemetery.
We encourage donations be made in her honor to the St. Jude Children’s Hospital, stjude.org/donatetoday or to the Alzheimer’s/Dementia Association. Help us improve treatment.
David & Edna Rosado
13 May 2025Primos, titi Eva siempre fue especial y bella. Oramos por todos ustedes. Haremos una donación en su honor.
Susana Ramirez
14 May 2025I am so sorry for the loss of your beloved Mami. I will always have very fond memories of her. I am honored to have known her for so many years, since 1980. Being a recipient of her amazing sewing and other artworks, I will forever treasure those beautiful pieces. Sending my love and sympathy to her entire family.
Carmen quiros
14 May 2025Mi más sentido pésame. Dios les brinde mucha fortaleza y paz. Con ustedes a la distancia.
Juan Carlos Castillo
14 May 2025Titi Eva te vamos a extrañar mucho. Con amor, de parte de Juan Carlos, Michelle y Giuliano. ❤️
Susan
14 May 2025I am so sorry for the loss of your mom. She was a wonderful sweet lady who made the world a better place. The world is a bit poorer today for her loss.
Manuel Enrique Bermudez
15 May 2025Our most heartfelt condolences, Eva.
Manuel and Ligia Bermudez
Kim
15 May 2025What a beautiful tribute and celebration of your mother. I enjoyed meeting her and having her to Thanksgiving dinner several years ago. My prayers are with you all.
Tracey Engelmann
15 May 2025Brian and I are so sorry for your loss. Sending love and prayers for your family. She was an amazing person now in Gods loving care.
Phyllis Cahill
15 May 2025Our polymer clay guild loved it when Eva joined us. She was a very talented artist and such a lovely person. It’s so sad that she’s gone.
Maria
17 May 2025Mom enjoyed the time she spent at the Polymer Clay Guild. Thank you for your kind words.
Suzanne
15 May 2025I am heartbroken to hear of the passing of my dear friend Eva. She was not only a talented artist, but a kind and loving soul who brought joy to everyone she met. Our time together creating with polymer clay was filled with laughter, creativity, and cherished memories that I will hold close forever.
My heart goes out to her beloved children and her precious grandson, who were her greatest treasures. May they find strength in the love she surrounded them with and comfort in the beautiful memories they shared.
I will always picture Eva and Pablo sharing a beautiful dance, lost in a moment of love and joy—an image that perfectly reflects the warmth and happiness she brought to those around her.
Rest in peace, dear friend. You are deeply missed but will never be forgotten. 💙
Your friend always,
Maria
17 May 2025Suzanne,
Your friendship was very special to Mom. We want you to know how much your friendship, sympathy, thoughtfulness have meant to us, and we are greatful for all you did.