Manuela Mulligan Obituary

Manuela Olejnik Mulligan, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, passed away unexpectedly on September 29, 2023 in Firestone, Colorado. She was born on July 2, 1967 in Wiesbaden, Germany to the late Leonhard Olejnik and Rosamunde Horn. Manuela grew up in Germany and in the United States. Manuela received her GED and worked different jobs throughout her life. Manuel was working in Vilseck, Germany when she met the love of her life, Matthew who was a Soldier in the United States Army. They were married in Georgia on March 27, 1996 while Matthew was stationed at Fort Benning GA. Family and Friends were extremely important to Manuela. There is nothing Manuela would not do for her family and friends. Manuela enjoyed and looked forward to her yearly vacation to Sea Isle City, NJ every summer. Manuela's dream was one day to move to Sea Isle City as it was the spot she felt the most at peace. Manuel enjoyed cooking for her family. She looked forward to cooking Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner as Christmas was her favorite Holiday. Manuela would start setting up Christmas decorations the day after Halloween and complain about taking them down after New Year's. Manuela loved all animals but especially her puppies which she referred to as her babies. Her favorite breed was the English Mastiff. Mulligan is survived by a host of family that includes her devoted husband, Matthew John Mulligan III; loving daughter, Rosa Raychelle Mulligan; grandchildren, Raelyn Grace Burd, Lavance Matthew Michael Burd, McKayla Darcy Mulligan, Michael Ray Kindle Jr, Azalea Olejnik Mulligan; siblings, Andrea Simmons and Frank Horn. Manuela is preceded in death by her sons, Michael Ray Kindle, and Matthew John Mulligan IV. A service will take place Thursday, October 12th, 2023 at 2:00 PM at Olinger Funeral Home, 10201 Grant St, Thornton CO, 80229. In lieu of flowers please make a donation to your favorite animal rescue or shelter. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www. olingerhighland. com for the Mulligan family.