Obituaries

Geneva "Jenny" Valdez

Geneva "Jenny" Valdez

Apr 16, 2025

Geneva Ruth “Jenny” Valdez, 70, of Pueblo, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, April 16, 2025.

It is with profound sadness that we must share the passing of Jenny, she was a beloved dedicated mother, grandmother, great grandmother and astonishing wife of 55 beautiful years to her husband. She was also a loving caring sister and aunt to all of her brothers...

Doris J. Miller

Doris J. Miller

Apr 12, 2025

Doris Johanna Miller, of Pueblo West, CO, passed away peacefully on Saturday April 12, 2025, at home with her youngest son (Paul) holding her hand. Doris was born in South Bend, Indiana on October 26, 1932, the daughter of the late Ella Edith (Ping) Albert and Joseph C. Pierpont.

Doris enjoyed working as a CNA for the mentally disabled in Pueblo,...

Beulah "Eula" Strayer

Beulah "Eula" Strayer

Apr 10, 2025

Beulah Wiley Strayer “Eula”, of Westcliffe, Colorado, passed away on April 10, 2025. Eula was born on July 12, 1939, in Pueblo, Colorado to Robert Brooks Wiley and Beulah (Malone) Wiley. She graduated from Pueblo County High School, Kansas Wesleyan University, and earned her master's degree from the University of Northern Colorado. Eula met her husband, Reverend Michael G. Strayer,...

David Buckles

David Buckles

Apr 5, 2025

David Buckles, born on November 2, 1965, passed away on April 5, 2025. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bill and Nancy and survived by his sisters, Cathy and Susan.

Raised in an environment of exploration, David lived a life of adventure and creativity. He enjoyed time outdoors camping, fishing, and traveling. A true animal lover, he shared his...

David Lee Billings, Sr.

David Lee Billings, Sr.

Mar 30, 2025

David L. Billings, Sr, passed away Mar 30, 2025 in Pueblo. David was born Mar 29, 1961 in Pueblo to Esco R. Billings, Jr and Lois M. Billings. David was employed at King Soopers for over 30 years before his retirement. He was a strong willed and very nurturing person. David was a fan of the Denver Broncos and in...

Patricia R. Hawkins

Patricia R. Hawkins

Mar 30, 2025

Patricia R. Hawkins passed away March 30, 2025 in Pueblo. Pat was born August 6, 1958 in Denver, Colorado to Max and Dorothy Converse.

Pat loved Jesus and was a member of the Pueblo West Living Water Fellowship Church. She enjoyed camping, fishing, animals, music and dancing. She was always willing to help and never met a stranger. She adored being...

Kenneth L. Blanks

Kenneth L. Blanks

Mar 28, 2025

Kenneth “Ken, Kenny” L. Blanks, 63, of Pueblo, Colorado suddenly passed away at home on March 28, 2025. Kenneth was born to George and Louise Blanks on July 20, 1961, in Oak Hill, West Virginia. He was the youngest of seven children: Shelva, Joyce, George, Stanley, Phyllis, and Phillip. 

Kenneth served in the Air Force for 22 years, stationed at Seymour...

Angelo B. Curto

Angelo B. Curto

Mar 20, 2025

Angelo B. Curto, of Pueblo (formerly of Alamosa, CO), surrounded by the love of his family and friends, died peacefully and joined his beloved Diana in eternal rest.

Angelo farmed alfalfa and barley alongside his brother and the family in Alamosa until his retirement before moving to Pueblo. He was a 40+ year grower for Coors and served on the Commonwealth...

Cheryl "Cheri" Hill

Cheryl "Cheri" Hill

Mar 16, 2025

Cheryl “Cheri” Hill passed away on March 16, 2025 in Pueblo, Colorado. She was born on August 13, 1952 in Webster City, Iowa. Cheri was a kind and giving person who never met a stranger. During her last working days, she enjoyed her time at the Pueblo West Safeway meeting new people and making new friends.

Cheri was preceded in death...

Kenneth R. Espinoza

Kenneth R. Espinoza

Mar 7, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of our beloved Father, Husband, Brother, Uncle, Grandfather, Great Grandfather, and Friend. Kenneth R Espinoza unexpectedly said his final goodbye on March 7th, 2025 at 67 years old.

Kenneth was known to his family and friends as Ken or Kenny, he was a devoted family man who always bragged about his...

Frances Eva Nonini

Frances Eva Nonini

Mar 6, 2025

Frances Eva Nonini, beloved mother, wife, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully in Pueblo, Colorado on March 6, 2025, after a long illness. 

Fran was preceded in death by her husband Donald: her brother, David Woodman, and her parents Jack and Elizabeth Woodman. She is survived by her son Anthony; her brothers, Randy, George, and Wayne; her sister, Audrey, and many...

Vince J. Steele

Vince J. Steele

Feb 28, 2025

Vince J Steele,  68, of Pueblo, Colorado was called home to be with our heavenly father February 28th 2025. Vince was preceded in death by his parents Jimmie D Steele and Evelyn VanMeter Steele; his brother in-law Larry Paraday; nephew Benjamin Steele and his niece Tiffany Paraday. He is survived by his wife of 48 years Lucy Gonzales Steele; his...

Marianne Mishmash

Marianne Mishmash

Feb 26, 2025

Marianne Mishmash (Smith) passed away peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday, February 26th at Life Care Center of Pueblo. She was 89. She was preceded in death by her parents, her sister Beverly Schact (Smith) and her husband Robert Eugene Mishmash. She is survived by her children, Rodney (Laurie), Pueblo, Roger (Valerie), Pueblo, Randy (Suzi), Salida, Annette (Carla), Colorado Springs,...

Matthew John Koncilja

Matthew John Koncilja

Feb 16, 2025

Matthew John Koncilja was born on February 9, 1983 in Pueblo, Colorado and was called home to the Lord to join his family and friends in Heaven on Sunday February 16, 2025 with his parents and siblings by his side. Matthew is preceded in death by his grandparents John Koncilja Jr., Martha Koncilja, Keith and Sally Hed and aunt Carey...

Roy Christenson

Roy Christenson

Feb 14, 2025

Roy M Christenson, age 83, passed away peacefully at his home in Rye, CO on February 14, 2025, surrounded by family and friends. 

Roy was born to Anton “Tony” and Beulah Christenson on June 6, 1941, and raised on the family ranch in Rye, CO. Alongside his parents, uncles and aunt he learned to become a steward of the land. Roy...

Angie J. Hubbard

Angie J. Hubbard

Feb 14, 2025

Angie J. Hubbard passed away Friday, February 14, 2025 in Pueblo, Colorado.  Angie was born on July 14, 1943 in Pueblo to Anthony and Caroline Nerone.     She is survived by her huband George M. Hubbard.

Funeral Mass will be held at 1:30 pm  on Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 1145 S. Aspen Road.   Interment...

Stephen Carmen Guagliardo

Stephen Carmen Guagliardo

Feb 11, 2025

Stephen Carmen Guagliardo, age 75, passed away on February 11, 2025. Born on July 25, 1949 in Pueblo, CO. Survived by his loving wife Marian Guagliardo; children, Anthony David Guagliardo, Robert Angelo Guagliardo; stepson, Calvin Rhodes; brother, Anthony “Michael” Guagliardo (Sybil) and family; sister, Theresa Bourell and family; nephew, Charles Creecy. Preceded in death by daughter, Kimberly Michelle Guagliardo; parents,...

Leonard Lambrecht

Leonard Lambrecht

Jan 22, 2025

Joseph “Leonard” Lambrecht, age 90, of Pueblo, Colorado, formerly of Sterling, Colorado, passed away peacefully in Pueblo, CO on January 22, 2025. He was born on April 22, 1934, in Sterling, Colorado, to Joseph Lambrecht and Anna Lambrecht (Stieb).

Leonard was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and a cherished friend. He is survived by his wife of 71 years, Patricia;...

Mary Lou Villanueva

Mary Lou Villanueva

Jan 14, 2025

Mary Lou Villanueva passed away January 14, 2025. Born on April 19, 1944 in Pueblo, Colorado. Preceded in death by her son, Charles Christopher Villanueva; parents, Manuel and Epifania “Fannie” Gonzales; sisters, Anne Louise “Wesa” Butler and Josephine Gutierrez; brothers, Eugene Gonzales and John Gonzales; mother-in-law, Mary Buxman (Bob Deniston); father-in-law, DeWayne Buxman; brothers-in-law Mark Buxman, Dave Butler, John Thompson...

Jerry Alan Irick

Jerry Alan Irick

Jan 6, 2025

Jerry Alan Irick was born to Travis Wayne Irick and Judith Ann Hess on March 22, 1962 in Hannibal, Missouri. His passing occurred on January 6, 2025 in Colorado City, Colorado.

Jerry was preceded in death by Merle Eugene Hess (Grandfather), Mary Wilson (Hess) (Grandmother), Harry Virgil Irick (Grandfather), Mayme Irick-Page-Liebrock (Grandmother), Travis Wayne Irick (Father), Judith Ann Hess (Mother) and...