Charlene (Chorak) Ott

Charlene (Chorak) Ott, 78, passed away on September 14, 2025. Charlene was born on January 9, 1947 in Pueblo, Colorado. She enjoyed dancing, shopping, music, and time spent with those she loved. Charlene was a strong and vivacious woman. She graduated from South High School in 1965 and built a beautiful life in Pueblo. Charlene worked for CF&I for 36 years. She then began a new career with the Colorado Department of Corrections, retiring after 11 years of service.

She was selfless, generous and the life of every party. Her spirit and smile brightened the lives of all who were privileged to know her.

She is survived by her husband of 48 years, Joseph Ott; daughter, Larisa Oringdulph; grandchildren, Barrett Oringdulph and Lily Oringdulph; sisters, Jodene (Jeff) Fawcett and Cheryl (Duane) Christman; cherished nieces, Jessica (Kevin) Cuthbertson, Savannah (Frank) Martinez, and Jillian Fawcett; nephews Tristan Martinez and Henok Cuthbertson and the beloved families of stepchildren Mike (Carol) Ott and Tara (Casey) Talbert.

Preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Elsie (Pechek) Chorak; parents-in-law, Joseph and Rose (Sandoval) Ott; special aunt, Mitzi Drobnick; and dear cousin, Sandy Juno.

The family would like to thank FirstLight Home Care, Gentiva Hospice and Sharmar Village for the care and dignity they provided Charlene in the last years of her life.

Rosary will be prayed on Friday, September 26, at 9:30 a.m. with a funeral Mass to follow at Our Lady of the Meadows Catholic Church, 23 Starling Dr. Donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Pl, Memphis, TN 38105 or https://www.stjude.org in Charlene’s memory. Online condolences at www.MontgomerySteward.com