Obituaries

Timothy R. Chambers

Timothy R. Chambers

Jul 3, 2020

Timothy R. Chambers Jr., 60, of Pueblo, Colorado passed away on July 3, 2020 while riding his motorcycle.

He was born to Timothy and Patricia Chambers, on August 12, 1959, in Pueblo, Colorado.  He grew up in Pueblo where he graduated from South High School. After high school he went on to become an experienced and well-known automotive mechanic. 

Tim...

Kevin Ray Valencia

Kevin Ray Valencia

Jun 30, 2020

Kevin Ray Valencia passed away unexpectedly on June 30, 2020 in Pueblo, Colorado.  Kevin was born May 22, 1964 in Pueblo to Catherine and Harry "Gene" Valencia.   He was a veteran, having served four years in the United States Navy.  Kevin enjoyed fishing and his gambling trips to Cripple Creek.

Kevin was preceded in death by his brother Randy...

Janet Louise Dillon

Janet Louise Dillon

Jun 19, 2020

Janet Louise Dillon returned to her heavenly home on June 19, 2020.  Janet was born in Evanston, Illinois, on August 23, 1928 to Samuel Bowman Gregg, and Blanche Irene Young Gregg.  She was the youngest of four children.  Her brothers, Gordon and Thomas, and her sister, Marjorie, all preceded her in death,  as well as her beloved husband, Jack Dillon.  ...

Rebecca Nunez-Ibarra

Rebecca Nunez-Ibarra

Jun 10, 2020

Rebecca L. Thew Nunez-Ibarra passed away unexpectedly on June 10, 2020 in Colorado Springs, Colorado.  She was born August 2, 1993 in Rifle Colorado to James Then and Janace Slaughter.   She was an intelligent, compassionate, stunningly beautiful 26 year old young woman with big dreams, a loving heart and an adorably sweet 9 year old son named Elijah.  He was...

Michael W. Roumph

Michael W. Roumph

Jun 5, 2020

Michael Wayne Roumph, 53, of Pueblo, CO, passed away on Friday, June 5, 2020. Mike's life ended while rafting on the Arkansas river. 

Mike's strength, loyalty and inspiring spirit will be missed by family, friends and the community. Mike Roumph was born on April 5, 1967 in Columbus, Nebraska to Lowell and Judy Roumph.  A hardworking and dedicated student, Mike...

Eddie "Otis" Blagg

Eddie "Otis" Blagg

May 30, 2020

Eddie “Otis” Blagg, 78, departed this life on May 30, 2020. Otis was preceded in death by his wife Harlene. His survivors include his daughter Marci (Scott); grandson, Jake (Slobhan); great grandkids, Karson and Zane; sisters, Betty (Ron), Lodie (Mike); brothers: Bim (Mary), Louie (Jo); sister-in-law, Cindy and numerous nieces and nephews. At his request, no services. Online condolence at...

Sheila C. Billings

Sheila C. Billings

May 28, 2020

SHEILA C. BILLINGS, age 65, passed away unexpectedly on May 28, 2020. Sheila was born on February 11, 1955 in Pueblo, Colorado to Esco Jr., and Lois Billings. Sheila was preceded in death by her parents and sister-in-law Debbie Billings. She is survived by her special nephew, David Lee Billings and her siblings, Sharon (Rich) Zajac, Esco R. (Val) Billings...

Corrine S. Tafoya

Corrine S. Tafoya

May 22, 2020

Corrine Stella  Vigil Tafoya was born February 7, 1932 in Salida, CO and died May 22, 2022 in Pueblo, CO.. She is preceded in death by her parents Joe D and Josephine Vigil; a daughter, Marlene Tafoya; sisters, Agnes (Nick) Luna; Nancy (Art) Gutierrez, Sally (Leo) Zamarripa and brother Gilbert Vigil.

She is survived by her children Coleen (Kevin) Kiley,...

Lance Dee Dilka

Lance Dee Dilka

May 21, 2020

Lance Dee Dilka was born in Abilene, Texas on October 9, 1952. He spent most of his life living in Pueblo, Colorado before his passing on May 21, 2020 following a brief illness. He was 67 years old.

Lance was quite a character----a very good man with a big heart. He was a very private person, but cared very deeply...

Joshua Nathan Lynch

Joshua Nathan Lynch

May 20, 2020

Joshua Nathan Lynch died May 20, 2020 in Pueblo, Colorado following a brief illness. He was born on September 28, 1982. Josh loved sports especially the Broncos and the Rockies. He loved Country and rock music and he loved the outdoors and going on adventures especially to Las Vegas where he married his best friend. Josh is survived by his...

Wayne D. Knight

Wayne D. Knight

May 4, 2020

Wayne D. Knight, 84, of Colorado City, Colorado, left this Earth on May 4, 2020. He was a self-made man who was proud to have served his country in the United States Navy. He was also proud of his career as a Denver police officer where he retired after 28 years of service. Wayne was tough on the outside but...

Stephanie Denise Jackson Reyes

Stephanie Denise Jackson Reyes

Apr 28, 2020

Stephanie Denise Jackson Reyes died on April 28th, 2020 in Pueblo, CO in a tragic accident. Stephanie was born with a bright smile and an adventurous spirit. She was a talented artist and had a deep appreciation for beauty, music, and art of all kinds. She also had a natural gift for language and easily learned fluent Spanish. Fierce and...

Gerald "Moon" Mullins

Gerald "Moon" Mullins

Apr 27, 2020

Born the youngest child of a miner, general store owner, and the postmaster, Gerald “Moon” Mullins, also knick-named by his grandmother and known in the Cotopaxi community as “Puggy”, was born on June 24, 1934 in the family home in Cotopaxi, Colorado to Hugh Patrick and Orilee Mullins.  With his family and friends, he grew up in the tiny community...

Leon E. Flancher

Leon E. Flancher

Apr 18, 2020

Leon E. Flancher died on April 18, 2020, in Pueblo West, Colorado at the age of 83. He was born May 10, 1936 in Fargo, North Dakota, to Dr. L.H. Flancher and Martha Thomas. He was preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Sylvia E. Flancher, his parents and his sister, Mary.

A lifelong educator, Leon graduated from...

Kirk Donald McAlister

Kirk Donald McAlister

Apr 14, 2020

Kirk Donald McAlister Sr., 57, left us suddenly on April 14th, 2020. Born June 6, 1962 to Charles McAlister and Joyce McAlister-Polito.

Kirk was a kind, and gentle soul with a thick leather exterior. His best trait was his service to others. The center of his world was his wife and life partner of over 32 years, children, and 20...

William H. Ames

William H. Ames

Mar 31, 2020

William (Bill) Harvey Ames, 68, of Pueblo West, Colorado died in his home on March 31th, 2020.

He is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Christine and his mother-in-law Dolores, hisbeloved son Scott Harvey, daughter-in-law Letia, granddaughters Ashleigh, Valkyrie, andSerenity, as well as his daughter Andrea and her partner Nicholas Naglich, his siblings John,Scott, Wendy, Deb, and Marianne,...

Julia M. Burris

Julia M. Burris

Mar 25, 2020

Julia M Burris (1923-2020) Miss Julia M Burris, late of Bragdon Ave. Pueblo, passed peacefully Wednesday March 25th following a short illness at the age of 96 years, 11 months. She has been a resident of Pueblo nearly 70 years, employed by Mountain Bell and its subsidiaries until retirement in the 1980’s. She was the last of 10 siblings born...

John E. Dasher

John E. Dasher

Mar 23, 2020

John E. Dasher, Jr passed away March 23, 2020 in Pueblo, Colorado.  He was born June 11, 1949 in Pueblo to John and Jeane Dasher and had been a lifelong resident.  He was the Co-Owner of LMH Building Center.  

He was preceded in death by his parents and son, John E. Dasher III.  John is survived by his wife of 54 years Juanita; children,...

Tiffany Joann Paraday

Tiffany Joann Paraday

Mar 22, 2020

Tiffany J. Paraday, 26, passed away March 22, 2020 in Pueblo. She had survived many brushes with death in her short lifetime but finally succumbed to RSV. Tiffany was a silver cord 2012 graduate of Pueblo County High School. She had beautiful smile, a very kind and loving heart and a strong love of life. Tiffany was preceded in death...

Marie M. Van Matre

Marie M. Van Matre

Mar 14, 2020

Marie M. (Gallegos) Van Matre

Born April 14, 1934 in Las Vegas New Mexico passed away peacefully on March 14, 2020 in Pueblo, Colorado.   Marie was an avid Broncos fan.  She loved spending time with her kids and grandkids, shopping, having lunch with friends, meeting for mass on Saturday afternoon and visiting on the phone.   Coffee time with her friends...