Helen Mary Medina Holt
April 8, 1929 - March 6, 2024
Helen Holt passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 6th, 2024, at her home at the age of 94. She was born on April 8th, 1929, to Rubel Oracio Medina and Eugenia Vigil in Alamosa, Colorado. Helen was a devout Catholic who guided her family’s character and spiritual foundation through her compassionate and unconditional loving support.
Helen was known for her caring and kindhearted spirit, wisdom, and ability to warm the room with an infectious smile and loving demeanor, enriching everyone’s life who met her. Family was everything to Helen, and at a young age she chose to relocate to Salt Lake City, Utah, to pursue a life of greater opportunities for her family. There she met the love of her life, Charles Eugene Holt Sr., and together they created a beautiful home for their family, which they couldn’t be prouder of. She will be remembered as the matriarch of the family who had a magical touch with plants, loved birds, singing, cooking and passing down her family stories and traditions.
She is survived by her loving family; daughters Gloria (Tom) East, Tina Gallo, Kathy Salazar, Dot Gray, Pat (Todd) Cullimore; son Charles (Carrie) Holt Jr.; 15 grandkids, 31 great grandkids, and 13 great great grandkids; sister Linda Pacheco. Preceded in death by husband Charles Eugene Holt Sr.; parents Rubel Oracio Medina and Eugenia Vigil; sisters Dorothy Gurule and Emily Medina; brother Clifford Medina; sons-in-law Mike Smith, Stan
Salazar, Danny Mortensen and Brent Gray.
Friends and family will be welcomed at the rosary on Monday, March 18th, 6:00pm at St. Vincent De Paul Catholic Parish Church, 1375 East Spring Lane, where viewing will follow until 8:00 PM.
A Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, March 19 at 11:30 AM, also at St. Vincent’s followed by a graveside service at Utah Veterans Cemetery & Memorial Park, 17111 South 1700 West, Bluffdale.
In Loving Memory
Pat, You know how I feel about you and your family. Your mom was very special to many who knew and loved her {including me}. You have my love and support ... I'm here for you! I know you will miss her everyday but know this, she will always be with you.
Every time I saw Helen she made me smile. She always treated me as part of the family. I love her very much and she will be missed.
Dear Family I did not know Helen but I know one of her daughters-Gloria-and through her I learned about the some of the qualities Helen passed on - love kindness sharing joy. May all of you and yours have peace and comfort. Denise
In Loving Memory
