Cheryl Lynn Pacello, 75, of Denver, Colorado, passed away peacefully on April 24, 2025. In the city where she was born and spent her entire life, she lived in her cherished childhood home, a place filled with memories, laughter, and love.

Having built a successful career as an Account Executive at an insurance brokerage, she was known for her professionalism, warmth, and dedication.

Cheryl had a zest for life that was contagious, was passionate about her rose garden, loved solving puzzles and playing games, and had a beautiful singing voice that brought joy to many. Her spaghetti sauce was legendary, and she delighted in surprising loved ones with her humor and generosity. Always the life of the party, her joyful and loving spirit left a lasting impression on everyone she met.

On May 3, 2003, she married the love of her life, John Maydan. Their time together was filled with deep love and companionship until John’s passing in 2010.

Cheryl is preceded in death by her beloved husband John Maydan; her parents, Louis and Beverly Pacello; her brother, Mike Pacello; and her sister, Lori Gallegos.

She is survived by her children: Scott (Lynette) Timmons, Nate (Jen) Maydan, Jessica (Jacob) Phillips, and Audrey Maydan. She was a proud and loving grandmother to Josh, Cyrus, Jonny, Emilee, and Erin.

Cheryl also leaves behind many nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, cousins, and friends who will miss her dearly.