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Cathy Rubin Obituary

Cathy Ann Rubin, 77, passed away on December 20, 2025.

She was the beloved sister of Linda Royer, aunt of Charlotte and Raechel Royer and proud great aunt of Cayde Hadley.

She loved books, music, spaghetti, pineapple upside down cake, and more importantly sailboats and her treasured companion, Camille.

She graduated from Colorado State University and the University of Northern Colorado. She taught special education to students during her career. She loved volunteering with the Colorado Health Food Bank and the Heartland Mental Health Program.

Donations would be appreciated to the Colorado Health Food Bank, 6260 E Colfax Ave.

Published by The Denver Gazette on Dec. 29, 2025.

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1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Horan & McConaty Funeral Service and Cremation

1091 S Colorado Blvd, Denver, CO 80246

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