Obituaries

Daniel A. Gale, Col. US Army (Ret.)

Daniel A. Gale, Col. US Army (Ret.)

Jan 16, 2018

Daniel A. Gale, Col. U.S. Army (Ret.) passed away, Jan 16, 2018. Dan was born on Sept 9, 1928 in Lansdowne, PA, to Edison and Dorothea Gale. Following high school, he enlisted in the U. S. Army serving in occupied Japan during World War II. The GI Bill enabled him to attend Pueblo Junior College (PCC) and the University of...

Ervin Andrew Junior Burk

Ervin Andrew Junior Burk

Jan 11, 2018

Ervin Andrew Junior Burk, affectionately known as "E.A.J", passed away January 11, 2018 in Pueblo, Colorado.  Ervin was born July 31, 1928 in Holly, Colorado to Eddie and Lela Mae Burk.  He was a veteran having served as a mechanic in the  US Air Force. He was a Deputy Sheriff in Green County Missouri before he returned to Pueblo where he...

Gertrude "Gerty" Reeves

Gertrude "Gerty" Reeves

Jan 3, 2018

Gertrude Ann Reeves passed away January 3, 2018 in Pueblo, Colorado. She was born January 25, 1925 in Sioux City, Iowa.  Gerty was preceded in death by her longtime companion Gould H. Shriner II and her son Tommy Reeves.  Her survivors include her sons David and Marty Reeves, and Gould’s children Gould H. Shriner III and Marcia Lee Davis.  Cremation...

Angelo Velasco

Angelo Velasco

Dec 13, 2017

Angelo Velasco,74, passed away Wednesday December 13, 2017. He is the son of Pedro and Mary Velasco; brother of Esther Stark, Frank Velasco, JoAnn (Gary) Edgar, Louise (Darrell) Greig and Debra (Ken) Taylor; Father of Todd and Talby (Christie) Velasco and grandfather of Joshua Velasco. Angelo enjoyed spending time with friends, family gatherings, golfing and fishing. A memorial gathering was...

Dorvin C. Cornelison

Dorvin C. Cornelison

Nov 21, 2017

Dorvin Carroll Cornelison passed away peacefully at home on November 21, 2017 with his loving family by his side.  He was born August 25, 1941 in Pueblo.  Dorvin was a veteran of the US Army and worked at Midwest Steel and Iron for 20 years before  retiring from the Trane Corporation after 18 years.  Dorvin was an avid golfer and...

Christopher J. Valdez

Christopher J. Valdez

Nov 14, 2017

Christopher Joseph Valdez, 57, went to be with his Lord on November 14, 2017.  Chris was preceded in death by his wife Phyllis; his parents, Rupert and Rose Valdez and his brother Martin Valdez.  He is survived by his children; JJ, Christopher (Shantelle) and Crystal Valdez as well as 5 grandchildren whom he loved very much.   He is also...

Carol Wands

Carol Wands

Nov 4, 2017

  Carol Louise Wands passed away November 4, 2017 in Pueblo, Colorado.  She was born October 28, 1942 in Pueblo to Russell and Dorothy Longgrear.  Carol graduated from Centennial High School in 1960, attended Western State College and graduated from Southern Colorado State College, now CSU-Pueblo.  She taught 2nd grade at Morton Elementary School before starting a family and becoming...

Eileen Pearl Melonas

Eileen Pearl Melonas

Oct 29, 2017

Eileen P. Melonas passed away October  29, 2017 in Pueblo, Colorado.  Eileen was born January 17, 1932 in Rouse, Colorado, one of seven children to Albino and Mae Laner.  She was preceded in death by her husband George; her parents; son, Rodney;  siblings, John, Richard, Alfred, Shirley and Ernest. Her survivors include her daughter; Karen (Robert) Mitchell; grandchildren Brandon and...

Delores L. Lewis

Delores L. Lewis

Oct 19, 2017

  Delores L. Lewis passed away October  19, 2017 in Pueblo.  She was born October 3, 1930 in Shawnee, Oklahoma, one of seven children to James an Iris Smith.  She was preceded in death by her husband Richard; parents, 2 brothers, 4 sisters and 2 grandchildren.  Her survivors include her daughters;  Iris “Bonnie” (Michael) Schuster, Debbie (Ron) Darby, Michael Ausbun,...

Lois M. Billings

Lois M. Billings

Oct 12, 2017

Lois M. Billings passed away Thursday, October 12, 2017.  She was born on February 24, 1930 in Drumright, Oklahoma to the union of Jesse and Grace King. Lois grew up in Pueblo and devoted her life to raising and enjoying her family.  She will be remembered for her easy going & understanding nature, her kindness and generosity to others and...

Gary James Mattson

Gary James Mattson

Oct 1, 2017

Gary James Mattson, 39, passed away unexpectedly on Oct 1, 2017. In 1997, he graduated Gold Cord from Pueblo East High School where he lettered in Cross Country, Academics and music. He proudly volunteered at Parkview Hospital and Pueblo County Commodities. At age 14, he became one of the youngest musicians to play in the Pueblo Symphony and will always...

Ronald W. Genova

Ronald W. Genova

Sep 30, 2017

Ronald Wayne Genova , 70, of Pueblo, CO was peacefully called home by the lord on Saturday, September 30th, 2017 after a lengthy battle with cancer. Ron was born on March 28, 1947. Ron attended Central High School and graduated in 1965. After graduation he served in the US Army, in Germany as part of signal core, where he found...

Fedelina "Fay" Marquez

Fedelina "Fay" Marquez

Sep 29, 2017

Fedelina Fay “Granny” Marquez, 88, “God came and took mom home”  on September 29, 2017.  Preceded in death by her parents Felipe and Maria; son, Jose Antonio; daughter, Mary Ann and her husband, Toney.  Sadly missed by her son, John (Roslyn); grandsons, Johnny Jr., Matthew (Carla), Michael (Trisha), Mark (Mary); her great grandchildren, Johnny III, Giovanni, Jordan, Alexis Marquez, Jamie...

Thomas A. McDonald

Thomas A. McDonald

Sep 25, 2017

Thomas Alva McDonald  always said "Start my obituary with Old McDonald kicked the bucket!"  Tom was born Aug 14, 1930 in Brooklyn, New York.  He died in Pueblo on September 25, 2017.   Tom was an avid collector of bolo ties and baseball caps.  He was a longtime member of the Pueblo Folk Dancers and the Railroaders RV Club.  He loved...

Jackie Lucier

Jackie Lucier

Sep 24, 2017

Jacqueline R. Lucier passed away on September 24, 2017 in Pueblo, Colorado.  Jackie was born September 29, 1935 to Ray and Hazel Grant.  She was preceded in death by her parents; her sister, Violet, and her brother, Frank.  Her survivors include her sister, Carol (Glen) Gray; her children, Kerry (Todd) Fellhauer and Kristy Donaldson; her grandchildren, Dan, Rachel, Adamm and...

Refugio Diaz Olivas

Refugio Diaz Olivas

Sep 18, 2017

Refugio Diaz Olivas, passed away Sept 18, 2017 in Pueblo.  Refugio was born July 4, 1971 and had lived in Pueblo for nearly 20 years.  When he wasn’t working, Refugio enjoyed working on cars, traveling and sports but most of all he loved spending his time with family, especially, children and grandchildren.  He is loved and will be greatly missed...

Glen "Hondu" Finley

Glen "Hondu" Finley

Sep 8, 2017

  Glen Richard “Hondu” Finley, 70, died September 8, 2017 in Pueblo.  Glen was preceded in death by his parents Bob and Nina Finley; brother, Ralph; sister, Linda; and his nephew Carlos.  His survivors include his aunts Firn Finley and Flora Hansford; sister, Mary Finley; sister-in-law, Isabel Finley; brother-in-law, Bill Martinez; nephews, Alfonso Silva, Robert (Nicole) Finley, John Paul Martinez,...

Joe Baca

Joe Baca

Sep 8, 2017

Joe Baca, 71, passed away unexpectedly on Sept 8, 2017.  Joe was a US Navy Vietnam veteran.  He was active and enjoyed many hobbies, but his family was his pride and joy.  Cremation with burial at sea was his request. 

Beth Schurr

Beth Schurr

Sep 5, 2017

Elizabeth Ann "Beth" Schurr passed away September 5, 2017 at her home in Sugar City, Colorado.  At her request cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held at 10 am on Saturday, September 23rd in the Davis Memorial Chapel.

Donald C. Brooks

Donald C. Brooks

Sep 4, 2017

Donald C. Brooks passed away Sept 4, 2017 in Pueblo. Don was born on Sept 3, 1929 in La Veta, CO, one of 4 children to Mildred and Clyde H. Brooks. He was employed at Continental Trailways Bus Lines for many years before he retired. He was a member of Christ the King Catholic Church, enjoyed sports, fishing and loved...