Linda Marth Dove was born on May 8, 1951 in Denver, CO to her parents Hope Martinez and John Littig. She was the middle child of five and raised with her siblings, Johnny, Anita, Deborah and Rhonda. She made her first holy communion as a young girl and grew up in North Denver. Linda was educated through Denver Public Schools where she attended Horace Mann Middle School and North High School.

Following high school Linda was married, to this union, William Aragon was born. This marriage was later dissolved. Linda later met a young man named Larry Dove and Kishka Dove and Lynelle Dove were born. Many years later, she gained a source of pride and joy with the birth of her grandchildren, Antwanique Johnson, DeShavian Dove, Emeris Dove-Washington, Jeremiah Iman, Kashiah Iman, Kamani Dove, Blessing Dove, Alana Aragon, Elias Aragon, and Blyss Aragon along with great-grandchildren, Syxx Ware, Saj Ware, Kai’lani Dove-Rison, Heziah Whiters, Ezra Whiters and Khalil Whiters

By profession, Linda worked in health care as a Nurse; always performing her duties with a spirit of excellence. Her co-workers truly loved working with her. She later transitioned to home health care where she continued her ministry of helping those in need.

To know Linda was to love her, she always thought about others before herself. In her free time, she enjoyed shopping, finding ways to make money and most of all, spending time with her family. Her grandchildren fondly recall that she was always there for them at the most important moments. She brought them support, many hugs, lots of laughter and a listening ear when they needed someone to talk to. She will truly be missed.

Those left to cherish her memory include her children, Kishka Dove, Lynelle Dove, and William Aragon; 10 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins.