In Loving Memory

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Birdye M O'Neil

June 22, 1930 — July 29, 2026

Celebrating the Life of Birdye Birdye, a cherished soul, was born on June 22, 1930, in Kansas City, a city that forever held a special place in her heart. She peacefully departed this world on July 29, 2026, at home surrounded by her loved ones, after a brief and courageous battle with cancer. Birdye was the beloved daughter of Julia Miller and Denver Hale, and she embraced a life full of love, family, and unwavering faith. Birdye was a devoted wife to her late husband, Robert, whom she deeply loved until his passing in 2012. Together, they raised a beautiful family, creating a legacy of love and strength. She was preceded in death by her youngest son, Sean, in 1996, a loss that she bore with grace and resilience. Also preceded in death by sisters Daisy, Grace, Ethel, Pauline and brother Francis Birdye is survived by her devoted children: Patricia, Kathleen, Cheryl, Patrick, and Brian, who will forever carry her spirit in their hearts. Her love and wisdom also live on in her grandchildren, Meaghan, Cody and Morgan, and her great-grandchildren, Ryleagh, Killian, Kaidyn, Rowan, Carson, Hunter, Taylor, Maisie, and Parker, who brought immeasurable joy to her life. She is also lovingly remembered by her sister, Naomi and many beloved nieces, nephews and cousins. A woman of deep faith, Birdye was a cherished member of Our Lady of the Pines Catholic Church since 1971. Her welcoming nature and ability to treat everyone as family made her a beloved figure within the community. Birdye had a profound love for family gatherings and treasured spending time with friends. Her adventurous spirit was evident in her passion for traveling, exploring new places, and sharing those experiences with those she loved. In lieu of flowers, donations in Birdye's memory may be made to Our Lady of the Pines, a gesture that would honor her enduring faith and community spirit. The family extends their heartfelt gratitude to the dedicated doctors and staff of Rocky Mountain Cancer Center and Pikes Peak Hospice for the compassionate care provided to Birdye during her final days. Birdye's life was a testament to the power of love, kindness, and faith. Though she has left this earthly realm, her legacy will continue to inspire and uplift all who were fortunate enough to know her. She will be dearly missed and fondly remembered.

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September 19, 2026
Our Lady of the Pines11020 Teachout, Colorado Springs, CO 80908

Come With Me

God saw you getting tired and no cure was meant to be, So He put His arms around you and whispered "Come with Me." With tearful eyes we watched you suffer and saw you fade away, Although we loved you dearly, we could not make you stay. A golden heart stopped beating, hard working hands at rest, God broke our hearts to prove He only takes the best. It's lonesome here without you, we miss you more each day, Life doesn't seem the same since you've gone away. When days are sad and lonely and everything goes wrong, We seem to hear you whisper "Cheer up and carry on." Each time we see your picture, you seem to smile and say "Don't cry, I'm in God's keeping. We'll Meet again someday." You never said "I'm leaving", You never said goodbye. You were gone before we knew it and only God knew why. A million times we needed you, a million times we cried, If love alone could have saved you, you never would have died. In life we loved you dearly, in death we love you still, In our hearts you hold a place, that no one could ever fill. It broke our hearts to lose you, but you didn't go alone, For part of us went with you, the day God took you home. Rhonda Braswell