Obituaries

Virginia V. Gilliland

Virginia V. Gilliland

Jan 12, 2017

Virginia V. Gilliland passed away on Thursday, January 12, 2017 in Pueblo.  She is survived by her husband S.R. "Bob" Gilliland and numerous other family members and friends.   Cremation has been chosen with no public service.

Bryce Knowlton

Bryce Knowlton

Jan 10, 2017

Bryce Knowlton Oct. 4, 1955 to Jan. 10, 2017 Bryce Franklin Knowlton of southeastern Colorado lost his battle to ALS and departed his earthly home on January 10, 2017. He was 61 years old. A third generation livestock producer from the Colorado Highway #10 area, Bryce lived his entire life as a cowboy, rancher and cattleman. From his earliest years...

Pete Chavez

Pete Chavez

Dec 11, 2016

Peter A. Chavez  passed away December 11, 2016 in Pueblo.  Pete was born February 2, 1937 in Trinidad, Colorado, the only child of Pedro and Corrine Chavez.  He was a veteran of the US Navy and was a longtime letter carrier for the US Postal Service before his retirement.  Pete loved the outdoors and enjoyed hiking in the hills looking...

Elizabeth "Liz" Chavez

Elizabeth "Liz" Chavez

Dec 9, 2016

Elizabeth “Liz” Chavez passed away unexpectedly on December 9, 2016 in Aurora, Colorado.  She was born July 15, 1937 in Pueblo, Colorado to Joseph and Mary Anna Beauvais.  She was a member of F.O.E. #145.  Liz was preceded in death by the love of her life husband Tim Chavez;  her parents; siblings, Joanne Dehn, Jack and Joe Beauvais.  Her survivors...

William E. Savage

William E. Savage

Dec 5, 2016

William E. Savage, 81, of Pueblo, passed away Dec 5, 2016.  He was a rancher, teacher, vocational rehab counselor, and worked in the Pueblo County treasurer’s office.  He was active in local politics for many years, despite slowing down due to long-standing health problems.  People from all walks of life were among his diverse group of friends.  William was preceded...

Cynthia K. Frankmore

Cynthia K. Frankmore

Dec 3, 2016

Cynthia K. Frankmore, a lifelong Pueblo resident, passed away on December 3, 2016, in Pueblo, Colorado.  Cindy was born on January 12, 1952, in Pueblo. She received her B.S. degree in Business as well as her Registered Nursing Degree from the University of Southern Colorado.  Cindy was employed as a Registered Nurse for 33 years at  Parkview Hospital, St. Mary-Corwin...

George "Mike" McGrath

George "Mike" McGrath

Nov 30, 2016

George Michael McGrath passed away November 30, 2016, in Pueblo, Colorado.  Mike, as he was known, was born December 22, 1951, in Pueblo to George and Clara McGrath.  He was employed as a clerk at Safeway stores in Pueblo for over 44 years before his retirement.  He enjoyed bicycling, motorcycling and walking with his wife of 33 years, Donna.  He...

Vivian W. Reed

Vivian W. Reed

Nov 15, 2016

Vivian W. Reed, of Pueblo and rural Westcliffe, Colorado, formerly of Mayfield, Kentucky, died November 15, 2016, three days before her 98th birthday. She was pre-deceased by her husband, L. M. Tipton Reed, Sr., her parents, H.C. and Lexye Waldrop, and her sister, Jency Street. She is survived by her three sons, Tipton Reed, Jr., Tom (Lynn) Reed, and Shannon...

Donald A. McKenzie

Donald A. McKenzie

Oct 16, 2016

Donald Alan McKenzie Sunrise: July 28, 1961                Sunset:  October 16, 2016 Beloved son, brother, uncle and friend who always shared his love without expecting anything in return.  He was a very special person to those who knew and loved him.  Don lived a very rich and full life, traveling and skiing the Swiss...

Mardell L. Costa

Mardell L. Costa

Oct 11, 2016

Mardell LaRae Costa passed away October 11, 2016 in Pueblo, Colorado.   Mardell was born December 13, 1957 in Sterling, Colorado to Russell and Maxine Beebe.  She was the owner and operator of the Pepper Coach Cafe for many years and took great pleasure in watching people eat and enjoy her food.  She was preceded in death by her parents;...

Rosalie Kuntz

Rosalie Kuntz

Sep 12, 2016

Rosalie A. Kuntz  passed away September 12, 2016 in Pueblo, Colorado. She was born January 29, 1930 in Walsenburg, Colorado, 1 of 2 children to Joseph and Ann Bramall. Rosalie was preceded in death by her parents, husband Roger and her brother Henry. Rosalie is survived by her children, Charlie (Mindy) Kuntz and Patricia (Tom) Rose; her grandchildren, Anthony and...

Ruth Medill

Ruth Medill

Sep 6, 2016

Armitta Ruth Medill passed away September 6, 2016 in Peoria, Arizona. She was born on April 25, 1923 in Pueblo to William Paul and Marguerite B. Cremean. Ruth held many interesting jobs including newspaper reporter, real estate agent, insurance agent and homemaker. During WWII, she was a “Rosie the Riveter” working in San Diego, California installing windows in the bombers....

Donald R. Moylan

Donald R. Moylan

Aug 30, 2016

Donald R. Moylan passed away peacefully, late Tuesday evening, August 30th, at the age of 94. Don spent his early years in Pueblo and upon graduation from Holy Cross Abbey he enlisted in the service during World War II and was assigned to the Army Air Corps as a Flight Engineer stationed in Florida. Following the war, he remained in...

Edwin Dice

Edwin Dice

Aug 19, 2016

Edwin J. Dice, 79, passed away unexpectedly on August 19, 2016 at St. Mary-Corwin Medical Center in Pueblo, Colorado. Edwin was born March 1, 1937 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Ed was a graduate of Western Michigan University and was a retired teacher from Pueblo School District #60. He was a member of the American Contract Bridge League. Mr. Dice was...

Robert "Bob" Wiley

Robert "Bob" Wiley

Aug 8, 2016

Robert (Bob) Brooks Wiley, Jr, 90, passed away peacefully, Monday, August 8, 2016, at home, on the family farm near Boone, Colorado. Mr Wiley was born January 4, 1926, in Pueblo, Colorado. He grew up around the Avondale and Boone communities, graduating from Avondale High School in 1943. Bob joined the U.S. Army after attending college for a year. He...

Robert Stewart Hendricks

Robert Stewart Hendricks

Aug 7, 2016

Robert “Stewart” Hendricks, 53, of Cleburne, Texas, passed away on August 7, 2016, following a motorcycle accident near Trinidad, Colorado. Stewart was born in Alexandria, Louisiana on August 24, 1962. He graduated from Alexandria Senior High School in 1980, and continued on to serve four years for the United States Navy. He was currently employed by Zedi, INC. in Cleburne,...

Madge Becher

Madge Becher

Jul 18, 2016

Madge Marie Becher passed away peacefully on July 18, 2016 in Gilbert, AZ. Madge was born on March 14, 1928 in Swink, CO. She was one of two children born to Oliver and Lorraine Ridgway. Madge graduated from Pueblo Central High School and Minnequa Nursing School (1949) where she became a registered nurse. She worked as a polio and doctor’s...

Gladys Ashbrook

Gladys Ashbrook

Jul 5, 2016

Gladys L. Ashbrook, passed away July 5, 2016 in Pueblo, Colorado. Gladys was born May 21, 1921 in Cortez, Colorado to Percy and Mary Veach. She was employed as a Sr. Psych Tech at the Colorado State Hospital for 18 years before her retirement in 1982. She was preceded in death by her husband Walter in 1985 and her son...

Ruth Click

Ruth Click

Jun 20, 2016

Ruth Erline Click passed away June 20, 2016 in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Ruth was born to Earl and Katherine Funk and raised in Des Moines, New Mexico. She married Marvin Click on March 24, 1951 in Raton, New Mexico where the two to them spent most of their lives. Ruth was preceded in death by her daughter Marsha in 2009...

Robert "Bob" Mishmash

Robert "Bob" Mishmash

Jun 17, 2016

Robert Eugene Mishmash died June 17, 2016 in Pueblo, Colorado. He was 80. He is survived by wife Marianne; his children, Rodney (Laurie), of Pueblo, Roger, Pueblo, Randy (Suzi), Salida and Annette, of Colorado Springs; his grandchildren, Crystal, Tiffany, Wesley, Stephen, Mark, Elise and Paige and one great granddaughter. Bob worked at the CF&I Steel Mill for 30 years as...