Obituaries

Fredrick "Buck" Griffin

Fredrick "Buck" Griffin

May 2, 2018

Fredrick Wayne "Buck" Griffin went to the Great Spirit on May 2nd, 2018 at his home in Rye, Colorado. Born May 20th, 1937 at Goodpasture, CO. Buck was preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Eunice Griffin and Zelma York and brothers Lee Pinamonte and Bud Griffin. He is survived by his loving wife Jody Griffin, sister Judy Cornell,...

Al Harrison

Al Harrison

Apr 26, 2018

Al Harrison, of Pueblo, CO,  joined the Lord, his father, Ray A. Harrison; mother, Sophia N. Harrison; and sister, Elisbeth Harrison on April 26, 2018.  Al was surrounded by his close family at the time of his passing.  Al was born May 14, 1962 in Pueblo.  He was immeasurably loved by his wife, Chris Braun; son, Tony (Melissa) Harrison; daughter, Amorette...

Mildred I. Bundy

Mildred I. Bundy

Apr 15, 2018

Mildred I. Bundy, 100, of Pueblo, died peacefully with her family by her side on April 15, 2018.  She was born on July 1, 1917 in Missouri, the youngest of 13 children.  Mildred was preceded in death by her husband Quentin R. Bundy.  Her survivors include her children, Doug, Charles, Roy, Bob, Sue and Kay; 21 grandchildren; 51 great grandchildren,...

Phyllis Lassiter

Phyllis Lassiter

Apr 15, 2018

Phyllis N. Lassiter went home to be with Jesus on April 15, 2018.  Phyllis was born Sept 23, 1939 in Denver, CO to Ruth and Edward Huffert.  Phyllis and her husband Jack lived an adventurous life all over the United States with Jack as a journeyman union electrician and then electrical superintendent and Phyllis as a teacher. Phyllis was preceded in...

Billie R. Kaut

Billie R. Kaut

Apr 10, 2018

Billie R. Kaut passed away April 10, 2018 in Pueblo.  She was born on March 23, 1921 in Carrollton, Missouri to Thomas and Leila Burkhart.  Billie was employed as a secretary at Sears for 35 years before retiring and taking a job at Wal-mart where she worked for another 27 years.  Mrs. Kaut was preceded in death by her parents...

Arthur A. Chase

Arthur A. Chase

Apr 7, 2018

Arthur A. Chase passed away April 7, 2018 in Pueblo.  He was born March 9, 1930 in Marshalltown, IA to Clyde and Rose Chase.  He is preceded in death by his parents and his sister Nellie.  His survivors include his wife Shannon; sons, Scott and Alvin (Linda) Chase; daughters, Sandy (Randy) Waye, Suzy (Doug) Martin, Susie (Craig) Pierce, and Sandra...

Shannon Christenson

Shannon Christenson

Mar 21, 2018

Shannon McKelvy Christenson of Rye, CO passed away peacefully, surrounded by family and friends and in the arms of her beloved Savior on March 21, 2018.

Shannon was born on April 15, 1943 in Denver, Colorado to Rex and Audrey (Bartlett) McKelvy. Shannon grew up in Denver, however, had family roots in Rye.  Her grandparents, Frank and Mabel (Meredith) Bartlett...

Norman D. Smith

Norman D. Smith

Mar 20, 2018

Norman D. Smith, 92, formerly of Boone, passed away March 20, 2018 in Pueblo West, CO. He was preceded in death by his parents Russell and Sylvia Smith; his wife Peg; his daughter Paula; son Bob as well as 3 brothers and 1 sister.  Norman is survived by his daughters, Pat (Joe) Wilson, Pam (Mark) Brasby and Penny Coyle; his...

Jacob Alan Kurtz

Jacob Alan Kurtz

Feb 27, 2018

Jacob Alan Kurtz passed away unexpectedly on February 27, 2018 in Pueblo, Colorado.  Jake was born September 24, 1992 in Pueblo to Jeff and Mona Kurtz.  He was a 2011 graduate of Centennial High and received his Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from CSUP in 2016.  He enjoyed spending time with family and friends, reading, writing, attending concerts and he loved...

Frances Nettie Garbiso

Frances Nettie Garbiso

Feb 19, 2018

Frances Nettie Garbiso was born on June 3, 1924 to Eustaquio and Elvira (Vigil) Ribali and lost her battle to dementia/ Alzheimer at her daughter Barbara and son-in-law Ray’s home in Walsenburg, CO, on February 19, 2018 at the age of 93, just four months before her June birthday. Frances was born on her parent’s farm east of Walsenburg, CO,...

Hazel J. Genova

Hazel J. Genova

Feb 19, 2018

Hazel June Genova, passed on February 19, 2018 in Pueblo, Colorado. Hazel was born in Kansas on June 28, 1923. She joins her beloved husband Dominic Genova, whom she dearly missed, son Ronald, and her brother and sisters. She retired from Pueblo School District #60 where she worked in the cafeteria as a cook. Hazel enjoyed playing canasta with her...

Melba Grace Knowlton

Melba Grace Knowlton

Feb 10, 2018

Melba Grace Rafferty Knowlton Melba Grace Rafferty Knowlton, 96, a lifetime resident of this area, died Feb. 10, 2018 in Fowler. A memorial service to celebrate her life will be held Sat., Feb. 17, 11 a.m., at the United Methodist Church, 302 S. Main Street with pastors Brian Blackburn and Tom H. Thomas presiding. A lunch at the church will...

Kevin "Pops" J. Perkins

Kevin "Pops" J. Perkins

Feb 3, 2018

Kevin "Pops" Perkins, 59, passed peacefully with family by his side on Saturday February 3, 2018 in Pueblo, Colorado. Kevin did not want a funeral; therefore, a wake will be held from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday February 16th, at the Downtown Bar located at 103 Central Plaza in Pueblo, Colo. Friends are invited to come celebrate Kevin’s life with...

Kathryn Tabeling Clark

Kathryn Tabeling Clark

Feb 2, 2018

Kathryn Tabeling Clark passed away Feb 2, 2018 in Pueblo.  Kathryn was born Oct 6, 1923 in Champaign, IL, one of 8 children to Horace and Martha Hill.  She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Bruce, son Mike and 6 siblings.  Her survivors include her children Tom (Rachel) Tabeling, Richard (Julie) Tabeling and Larry (Natalia) Tabeling, 7 grandchildren,...

Olivia C. Kochevar

Olivia C. Kochevar

Feb 2, 2018

Olivia Chavez Kochevar, 89, peacefully passed away on Feb. 2, 2018, in the home that she loved and enjoyed so much. She was a devoted wife, mother and friend, and she will be dearly missed by those who knew and loved her. She grew up on an oil baron’s ranch in Dawson, N.M., in a 3-room, dirt-floored shack with her...

Vickie Failing

Vickie Failing

Jan 30, 2018

Vickie Ann Failing passed away unexpectedly on January 30, 2018 in Pueblo.  Vickie was born in Pueblo on May 26, 1962 to Jerry and Patricia Failing.   She was a 1980 graduate of Pueblo East High School and recently retired as the CEO of Horizons Credit Union. Vickie was an avid Denver Broncos fan, she loved animals and enjoyed trips to Cripple Creek.  Vickie was preceded...

Fay M. Hadwiger

Fay M. Hadwiger

Jan 27, 2018

Fay M. Hadwiger, 97, passed away Jan 27, 2018 in Pueblo. She was born in Beulah and spent her entire life there. Fay was the last of the Charles Klipfel children. Preceded in death by her husband John.  Her survivors include her children Chuck Hadwiger, Jerry Hadwiger, Jonnalee Cline, Delane Alford and Le Etta Edwards; several grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces,...

Lee Oldham

Lee Oldham

Jan 26, 2018

Nellie Lee Wands Oldham passed away on January 26, 2018, after 92 wonderful years.  Lee was born in Pueblo, Colorado on July 5, 1925.  She was the oldest of 6 children born to Nellie Juanita Wands and George Lee Arthur Wands.  Lee lived on the ranch her parents owned in a small house that her father built.  Lee helped her...

Robert Mitchell

Robert Mitchell

Jan 23, 2018

Robert Mitchell, passed away unexpectedly on January 23, 2018 in Pueblo, Colorado.  Bob was on born May 2, 1941 in Pueblo to Claude and Gladys Mitchell.  He was a 1959 graduate of Pueblo Central High School and was employed in sales at CF&I for 39 years before his retirement.  Bob was a co-founder of the CSH Museum where together with...

Esther O. Coy

Esther O. Coy

Jan 20, 2018

Esther O. Coy   was born on March 8, 1931 and died on January 20, 2018 in Pueblo, Colorado.  Your love was a blessing, your memory a treasure, you are loved beyond words and missed beyond measure.  Her hobbies were crafting, her grandchildren and her morning coffee.  Esther is survived by several family members including 3 generations of grandchildren.    Cremation has...