Ruby Maria Sharp

With her husband of 53 years, Ed, by her side, Ruby Sharp passed away peacefully at her home in Superior, CO on Thursday, August 29, 2019. She was 85 years old. Ruby was born on March 2, 1934 in Manuelitas, NM to David and Monica Barela. She was a tomboy and loved having adventures outside with her siblings. At times a bit mischievous, her father gave her the nickname 'zorrillo pinto' (little skunk).

Later in life, Ruby started her own janitorial company called Steadfast Janitorial. She was a self-made businesswoman. At its peak, she had over a dozen employees and a wide range of clients including businesses, apartment complexes, and many families. Her family and friends were the most important part of her life. She had an incredible light and energy that drew people in. Between her epic storytelling and her feisty spirit, you just wanted to be around her. She made you feel special, loved, and important. And of course, Ruby will be remembered for her green chili. Whether she was growing it, roasting it, cooking it, or eating it, green chili was almost a daily part of her life. Ruby was loved by so many and her passing has left an unmendable hole in our hearts forever.

Ruby is survived by her husband Ed Sharp of Superior, CO; sons William Barela of Denver, Jeffery Barela of Denver, Roland Sharp and his wife, Maggi of Windsor, CO; her brother Nick Barela and his wife Jayne of Boulder, CO; and her granddaughter Thea Rounsaville and her husband Travis of Fort Collins, CO. She is preceded in death by her sister, Frances Madrid, her brothers Dan Barela, Sam Barela, and Roy Barela; and her son, Steve Barela, and her daughter, Tempest Redcrow.

John 14, 1-6

"Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me. In my Father's house are many rooms; if it were not so, I would have told you. I am going there to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am. You Know the way to the place where I am going."

Thomas said to him, "Lord, we don't know where you are going, so how can we know the way?"

Jesus answered, "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me."