Nora Marie Evangelista, was born in the Philippines on March 27, 1952, to Rodolfo & Dina (Franco) Evangelista. Throughout her life, Nora enjoyed bowling, dancing, & listening to her “old school music“.  She also loved to cook and was famous for her fried chicken.   But what she loved most of all, was  spending time with her family and watching Disney movies with her grandchildren.Nora was promoted to eternal life on January 29, 2022, with family by her side. She was preceded in death by her parents Rudy & Dina Evangelista; sister, Minda Evangelista; and grand-daughter, Victoria “Chubba” Barrera-Smallwood. Nora is survived by her three (3) children:  Lisa (Billy) McPeak; Chad (Maria) Smallwood, Melinda (Moe) Struck; one (1) brother, Ed (Lea) Evangelista. She was also the loving “Grandma Bear” of twenty (20) grandchildren & nineteen (19) great-grandchildren.  In addition, she had two (2) nephews, one (1) niece, one (1) great-nephew, and countless number of friends & colleges.A Memorial Service will be held in her honor on Friday, February 25, 2022, at 11:00 a.m.  Restored Hope Church, 623 Tia Juana St., Colorado Springs, CO 80909
Nora’s family would like to express their heartfelt appreciation for the love and support that has been shared with them during this difficult time.