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Cathe Covington Obituary

Cathe Marie Covington (Bandura) was born August 26th, 1950 in Santa Monica, CA, the daughter of Jerry and Sue Bandura. She passed away on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at her residence at the age of 74.

Cathe was a voracious reader, Trivial Pursuit champion, crime expert, and dedicated Queen/Freddie Mercury fan. She spent much of the 80's and 90's in Cortez before returning in 2022 to be closer to family.

Surviving Cathe are her son and daughter-in-law, Steve and Lynsy Brunk; her grandchildren, Sophia Brunk, Bailey Brunk, Gabrielle McCabe, Samantha McCabe and Brayden Brunk; her siblings, Jimmy Bandura, Julie Gilson, and Terri Baird.

Cathe was preceded in death by her parents; and by her husband, Ed Covington.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Journal on Mar. 1, 2025.

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