Felekech Rufe, 69, was killed while she was walking home from work Monday evening.
AURORA, Colo. — An Aurora woman was laid to rest Saturday after she was hit and killed while crossing the street Monday night.
Felekech Rufe, 69, was on her way home from work when she was struck by a vehicle while crossing against a walk signal near East Iliff Avenue and South Blackhawk Street, according to her family.
“She was so many things. But out of all, she was just loving, and caring and selfless,” said her son, Melaku Berhanu.
Rufe’s family said she found joy in cooking, a passion that defined much of her life. As an immigrant from Ethiopia, Rufe worked in local bakeries and catering businesses after moving to Aurora in 2016. Her son fondly remembers her culinary skills.
“Everything she makes is my favorite,” Berhanu said. “I’m a mama’s boy. I always …