Cathy Jean Amenta (née Cox) of Salida passed peacefully at home May 17.
She fought a very long and valiant battle against Ovarian cancer. Her ever cheerful strength and courage were inspiring gifts that she gave selflessly to her friends and family.
Cathy was a very well-loved and respected member of the Salida community. She owned and operated Amenta Massage and Bodyworks in downtown Salida and later she devoted her time and talents to the Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center where she gave therapeutic massage to the oncology patients receiving treatment there.
Cathy was born Feb. 4, 1967, in Englewood and was raised in Littleton. After the family moved to Bailey, she graduated from Platte Canyon High School where she excelled in track and field and won the state championship for the 100-meter hurdle.
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