Obituaries

Luella M. Lerner

Luella M. Lerner

Sep 24, 2019

Luella M. Lerner passed away on September 24, 2019 in Pueblo West, Colorado.  She was born on February 13, 1930 in Boulder, Colorado, 1 of 5 children, to Arthur and Valera Hoover.  She will be remembered as a very colorful, hard working woman who enjoyed bowling, traveling, gambling and playing cards. 

Luella was preceded in death by her parents as...

Maureen Ella Gilchrist Hafer

Maureen Ella Gilchrist Hafer

Sep 18, 2019

Maureen Ella Gilchrist Hafer was born April 10, 1925 to the union of Leslie and Dorothea Gilchrist and entered in to the peaceful sleep of death on September 18, 2019 at the age of 94.  Maureen sincerely embraced the hope of a future resurrection into a peaceful new earth as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses. 

Maureen retired from Mountain Bell Telephone...

Tommye Pollard

Tommye Pollard

Sep 15, 2019

On Sunday, September 15, 2019, Tommye Pollard, loving wife, mother and grandmother, passed away at the age 71.

Tommye was born on January 24, 1948 in Muskogee, OK to Doyle and Lucille (Hill) Paris. On May 21, 1965, she married James Pollard, together celebrating 54 years of marrige. Together they raised a son, Jeremy James Pollard.

Tommye loved sitting on...

Frances H. Henry

Frances H. Henry

Sep 12, 2019

Frances H. Henry passed away September 12, 2019 in Pueblo, Colorado.  Frances was born April 5, 1920 in Higgins, Texas, one of four children, to Dr. Hugh and Mabel Alldredge.  Frances was a talented lady who conquered many ventures in her lifetime.  She owned and operated the Square Dance Shop, was a member of the Buttons and Bows Square Dance...

Sheila K. Brown

Sheila K. Brown

Aug 29, 2019

Sheila K. Brown, 85, died after a long illness. Born February 15, 1934 in Manilla, Iowa, to parents, Henry T. and Patricia M. (Warrell) Kenkel. She is preceded in death by both parents, her first husband, William R. Moser, and her second husband, William F. Brown, her brother, Delbert “Bud” Kenkel and her sister, Ellen (Bill) Higgins, step-daughters Thelma (Lou)...

Richard Siefford

Richard Siefford

Aug 14, 2019

Richard T. Siefford  passed away on Aug. 14, 2019 in Pueblo.  Richard, affectionately known as “Big Rick”, was born Mar 15, 1953 in Pueblo to John and Peggy Siefford.  He was employed at the Pueblo County Sheriff’s office for over 30 years before his retirement.  Richard enjoyed the outdoors; especially hunting, fishing and farming. 

He was preceded in death by...

John Robert Jacobs

John Robert Jacobs

Aug 9, 2019

John Robert Jacobs, 91, passed away on Aug. 9, 2019 in Pueblo, Colorado. John was born in River Rouge, MI and was raised in the Canon City Odd Fellows Home. He served in the U.S. Navy aboard submarines during WWII and was called back to service during the Korean conflict. As a talented musician he graduated from Western State College...

Norma Jean Fogel

Norma Jean Fogel

Aug 6, 2019

Norma Jean Fogel passed away August 6, 2019 in Pueblo.  She was born Aug 28, 1926 in Mansfield, Ohio to Wade and LaDoris Hess.  Norma was a classy, well organized woman.  She belonged to the Red Hat Society, enjoyed bird watching, crocheting and volunteered making hats and blankets for newborns.  

Norma was preceded in death by her parents; her husband,...

Joseph B. Curtsinger

Joseph B. Curtsinger

Aug 3, 2019

Joseph B. Curtsinger died August 3, 2019 in Pueblo, Colorado. Joe was born on January 30, 1932 in Pueblo to Lula and Wilbur Curtsinger.  He was a veteran of the US Army having earned the Bronze and Silver Stars for his service in the Korean War, was a life member of VFW Post #3641 and of the Pueblo American Legion...

Barbara Dolores Zuniga

Barbara Dolores Zuniga

Aug 1, 2019

Barbara Dolores Zuniga, age 72, passed away on August 1, 2019 at home, where she was lovingly cared for by her son and daughter-in-law, Matthew and Kristina. She was born in Pueblo, Colorado on April 8, 1947 to Mary Eva and Manuel Romero. Dolores attended area schools, graduating from Holy Trinity High School in 1965. She was employed for 8...

Michael John Petersell

Michael John Petersell

Jul 13, 2019

Michael John Petersell, 65, of Pueblo, CO passed away on July 13, 2019.  He was preceded in death by his father, John F. Petersell; and mother, Lucille F. Petersell. Michael is survived by siblings, Carla (Al) Mandarich and Jeff Petersell (Mary Beth).  Cremation has taken place.  A gathering of friends and family will be held from 1 until 3 PM...

Beverly A. Karr

Beverly A. Karr

Jul 9, 2019

Beverly A. KARR passed away July 9, 2019 in Pueblo, Colorado.  Beverly was born May 26, 1941 in La Junta, Colorado to Gerald and Rachel Vaughn. She was active in the Light and Life Free Methodist Church, enjoyed their trips to Cripple Creek and Las Vegas with her sister, loved classic country music and was a true animal lover.

Beverly...

Ralph D. McPherson

Ralph D. McPherson

Jul 7, 2019

Ralph D. Mc Pherson,  died July 7, 2019 in Pueblo, Colorado. He was born Dec 5, 1946 in Helena, Montana. Predeceased by wife, Mary; and parents Clarence and Beth Mc Pherson. Survived by brother, Thomas Mc Pherson, Montana, his Masonic brothers and a host of friends.  Ralph was proud to represent an early “runaway indentured slave”, named “Trapper” in historic...

Joseph A. Toth

Joseph A. Toth

Jul 2, 2019

JOSEPH A. TOTH, 94, slipped into his eternal life July 2, 2019.  Joe was currently residing at Spanish Peaks Veterans Community Living Center in Walsenburg CO.  He is preceded in death by his parents and brothers, wife Jeanne, and son Jerry.  Joe leaves behind his daughters, Nancy Toth, of La Junta, and Cathy (Bruce) Smith, of Las Vegas NV; daughter-in-law,...

Lee Ann Gillespie

Lee Ann Gillespie

Jun 5, 2019

Lee Ann Gillespie passed away June 5, 2019 in Pueblo, Colorado.  She was born August 13, 1962 in Haxton, Colorado to Leland and Shirley Hammond.  Lee Ann worked as a nurse; she enjoyed traveling and bowling. 

Lee Ann was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Andrea and brother, Royce Hammond.  She is survived by her husband, Martin; children, Jennifer,...

Janice Marie Shelinbarger

Janice Marie Shelinbarger

Jun 5, 2019

Janice Marie Shelinbarger, 79 Passed away unexpectedly at home on June 5, 2019 in Pueblo. What an incredible person she was. She took care of a husband and 3 boys' every need, selflessly. She asked for nothing and her sacrifice for her family was endless. She worked hard and did her best to be a good role model. In her...

Guy O. Sturdy

Guy O. Sturdy

Jun 3, 2019

Guy O. Sturdy passed away June 3, 2019 in Pueblo, Colorado.  Guy was born December 23, 1926 in Wichita, Kansas, 1 of 7 children to William and Ella Sturdy.  He was a Past Master of Silver State Lodge #95 AF&AM., a member of the Al Kaly Shrine and the Southern Colorado Consistory. 

Guy was preceded in death by his parents;...

James Friend

James Friend

May 11, 2019

James John Friend 1954- 2019 Jim Friend, 64, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, May 11, 2019. He leaves his daughter Angela; granddaughter Sofia; two sisters, a brother and other relatives and many friends. Born and raised in Pueblo, Co, Jim is preceded in death by his parents, John and Mildred Friend. Jim graduated from East High School in 1973 and...

Ricardo Ortiz

Ricardo Ortiz

May 6, 2019

Ricardo Ortiz grew his wings and left us May 6, 2019 at the age of 94.  He retired from CF&I Steel Mill in 1987 and was a Navy veteran having served during WWII.

Ricardo was preceded in death by his wife Endelecia Ortiz.  he is survived by his children, Martin (Pat) Ortiz, Clarice Ortiz, Catherine Morgan, Rita (Phil) Medina, Melvin...

Elmo Marie Raymond

Elmo Marie Raymond

Apr 2, 2019

Elmo M. Raymond, 102, passed away April 2, 2019 in Pueblo, Colorado.  She was born in Cleburne, Texas to Thomas and Nanie Wright.  Preceded in death by her parents, her husband George and daughter Linda.  Survived by her son George Raymond and daughter Robyn Louis Raymond Camhi.  At her request, cremation has taken place.  No public service are planned.  Online...