Colleen Hughes Kelliher

I was so sad to see the news of Colleen's passing. I only knew her briefly but know she honored her family with the love she put into her scrapbooks. A lovely lady I met just after Covid and know she will be loved forever by family and friends.

In my short time knowing Colleen, I learned so much about her and her family. We came into their homes to visit as strangers, but immediately were welcomed as family. Colleen treated Nicolette and I as two of her own. Her warmth, kindness, and friendliness lit up the room and made me feel as though I was visiting my own mother. I loved hearing her life stories over coffee and could’ve sat with her all day and just listened. I was in awe of what a strong woman she was and always had been, and standing up for what’s right for her whole life. It’s clear she and Patrick imparted these morals onto their children. I’ve spent a lot of time with Michael, and he not only shares Colleen’s kindness and warmth, but her values and sense of right and wrong as well. Colleen and Patrick raised three of the best people I’ve met, and her spirit will live on through all of them. We love you Colleen and Kelliher family.

To the Kelliher family - sending our deepest sympathy for the loss of your mom and wife. Colleen had such a beautiful spirit and a kind soul. I have wonderful memories of her from when the girls were in school together with our girls. Her smile was always inviting, and she made everything so much fun. She will be greatly missed by so many. May you continue to feel her love every day!
Keeping your family in our thoughts and prayers,
Michelle Rogers and family

I don't know where to begin. My heart is broken as I'm sure yours are, Patrick, Shannon, Meaghan, and Michael. Though we have not seen each other in recent years, Colleen made a permanent mark in my heart with her energy, wit, caring and positive attitude toward everyone she met. You three of her children had the best mom on the planet, and Patrick the best wife a person could ask for. Her devotion to all of you was nothing short of remarkable and an example to the rest of us. Every time I'd see a snippet in social media of you, your lives, and your journeys, I remember with love and fondness the early school years with Meaghan and my daughter being best buddies for several years. Watching all three of you grow into young adults and become mirrors of your parents' love and the courage to stand up for what is right gave me immense personal joy. Every time I think of Colleen, I smile in gratefulness that I was lucky enough to know her and spend time with her. My love and prayers are with all of you. She was a once in a lifetime human spirit.

Querida Megan, nuestro sentido pésame para ti y toda la familia. Que el Señor fortalezca sus corazones en estos momentos de tanta tristeza. Un abrazo con mucho cariño. Siempre te recordamos y recordamos la visita de tu mamá a Quito🙏

I am so sorry to hear of the death of Colleen. She was always so supportive and gave of herself in so many ways. I remember how she helped us prepare our house in Draper. She covered the chairs for our dining room table making them look like a new set. You will all be in my prayers. May she rest in peace.

The news of Colleen passing was heartbreaking. I remember Colleen as being full of life and always easy going and prone to laughter. I also remember her as doing many good things for the community and church. My condolences to her husband, Patrick and her beautiful children.

Thinking of your family at this time. Colleen was such an inspiration in all things. Sadden by this news. Prayers and love to you all.

I met my cousin, Colleen for the first time when she along with Jimmy, Maddie and Maureen were in Buffalo for their father's induction into the Buffalo Sportsman Hall of Fame. We sat together and talked and laughed for hours like we had known each other for years.
My regret is I wish we could have known each other sooner. She was a special person.
No words seem sufficient to express my heartfelt sympathies for the loss of your loved one.
You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Bobbie (Hughes) Traina

With a Heavy Heart and Sadness, My Heartfelt Condolences for
Your Great Loss.
I Will Forever Miss My Dearest
Friend Colleen,
I Loved her Dearly!

My heart goes out to the Kelliher family. Tenacious. That's the one word in my mind that illustrates the fight to overcome as well as the fight to wring out every drop of life that I witnessed in Colleen. What a tremendous source of will, compassion, optimism and perseverance she was!

Please accept our deepest condolences. Colleen was always so kind and loving to our family! It is often hard to find the right words at a time like this. May your family find peace, comfort, and all the love you need in the days to come. Collen may have passed from this world, but her loving spirit will live on in the lives she touched.

God Bless.

Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your heart. Love, Our deepest sympathies.

Anyone who had met Colleen, would feel the loss . I got to meet her during Michael’s and Juliette’s engagement celebration. The moment I met her, I, immediately, felt a part of her family. Her smiles, her joyous set of eyes and her warm hugs are what made me feel so at ease and knew Juliette felts the same. Juliette had talked so highly of her and I saw why. I’m so fortunate to have met her. I do feel the loss, of Colleen, but I do continue to feel her hugs, see her smiles and hear her laughters. Her presence will always be in each of us.

There are no words how to tell how are hearts are broken💔for Meag, your father, siblings, Entire family and close friends 💔
Time. But, Please take your time. Remember all your wonderful, healthy, and good days together. What a lovely woman she was & You are beautiful memories with her can never be forgotten ! Sending all of our love,
and how truly sorry to all of your sudden tragic loss of your beloved5, and amazing wife, mother and friend…. We love you The Lasrich family XO

So terribly sorry for your loss! Colleen was a remarkable woman and had a meaningful impact on soooo many people in our community. Please know your family is in our prayers for healing and strength.

It is with deep sorrow that I extend my heartfelt condolences to the Kelliher family during this difficult time.

I’ll always remember Colleen as a beacon of joy—happy, charming, and endlessly optimistic. She had an energy that could fill a room and a laugh that was simply unforgettable, as the obituary so perfectly mentioned. There’s something special about people with such a vibrant laugh; I believe those who laugh so freely and wholeheartedly must live good lives surrounded by love and connection. Colleen was no exception to that.

Her love for her family and the pride she had for them shone brightly, and I know those memories will be a source of comfort and healing for those who loved her.

– Tyler & Olivia Jones

My heart goes out to the Kelliher family! Growing up playing soccer with Shannon in high school and club soccer, I could always tell when Colleen was at the game. She had a distinctive way of cheering for the team that could be heard across the field. We spent a lot of days having team dinners, pool parties and sleepovers at their house and Colleen was the best host to us. Thankful to have known her and had her support all those years and our hearts are with the Kelliher family this week. ❤️

Dear Madeline, Maurine, Jim, Patrick, Shannon, Meag, Michael and family,
I joined the zoom memorial today. Colleen and I had been best of friends when the Hughes family lived in San Mateo, CA on Virginia Avenue. Ed Hughes was a 49ers coach at the time. My family and yours were extremely close.
i visited Nancy in Libertyville in the late 1980's or early 1990's while in Chicago for a trade show. Took the train to Libertyville. Maddie, I you were there at the time. Colleen was not. It was wonderful to connect.
Colleen and I reconnected on Facebook around 2015, plus or minus a few years.
Even though we've not been in close contact, I'm heartbroken to have read about Colleen's passing.
I am keeping Colleen and all of you in my prayers. I was touched and moved by your beautiful service today.
With all my love and deepest, heartfelt condolences,
Megan B
megan2gb@yahoo.com
415-635-1901