Colleen Katherine (O'Neill) Cawthon

Colleen Katherine (O'Neill) Cawthon entered heaven singing and rejoicing on February 7, 2014. She was born on March 14,1970 in Waukegan, Illinois to Virginia "Ginny" (O'Neill) Edmund and John O'Neill. Colleen was the youngest of four children - brothers Jack O'Neill and Don O'Neill and sister Beth Ortega. The family moved to Albuquerque in 1978 where Colleen graduated Eldorado High School in 1988. She met and married the love of her life, Jaris at their local church and went on to have three amazing children, Annie 16, Sydney 13, and Dylan 6. Colleen, an amazingly talented singer and songwriter, used her voice to touch many lives, recording 2 praise and worship CDs with her church and 1 with her husband, and singing on many other recordings for other artists. Jesus Christ was her passion, and she served as a Worship Pastor in her local church, Believers Center of Albuquerque, for over 21 years along side her husband. She was completely devoted to her husband, children, church family, and all her extended family. Her laugh was absolutely contagious and could easily change the atmosphere of a room. Above all, her desire was to see God glorified in everything she set her hand to - her marriage, children, work, and friendships. Colleen's life was a reflection of God's love and joy. She fought a hard battle against Lyme disease and was an absolute champion. Colleen's life celebration will be held Thursday February 13, 2014 at 6:30pm at Believers Center of Albuquerque, 320 Waterfall Dr. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87123. In lieu of flowers, an Education Fund has been started for Colleen's children. Checks can be made out to Edward Jones Investing / The Cawthon Kids Education Fund, 4122 Factoria Blvd SE, Bellevue WA 98006. Credit card donations can be made over the phone to Lawrence Rude 425-644-6290.