Obituaries

Marnette Wightman

Marnette Wightman

Nov 18, 2014

Marnette Wightman made her transition on November 18, 2014 after a very long illness. Marnette touched the lives and hearts of her family, friends and many others during her 87 years. Marnette was born in Fort Dodge, Iowa on February 9, 1927 and eventually made her way to Trinidad where she met her husband. They made Pueblo their permanent home...

Michael A. Maroney

Michael A. Maroney

Nov 17, 2014

Michael Anthony Maroney, went to be with the Lord on November 17, 2014. He was born June 30, 1987. Michael was always fun to be around and loved Batman. He was survived by his parents Phil and Kathy Maroney; sisters, Ashley (Justin) Novosel and Courtney Maroney; grandparents, John and Betty Hicks and Dan and Bev Maroney, and numerous good friends...

Betty Mickelson

Betty Mickelson

Nov 1, 2014

Betty J. Mickelson passed away November 1, 2014 in Pueblo, Colorado. Betty was born in Logan, West Virginia on December 8, 1937 to Joseph and Polly Freeman and had lived in Pueblo West for 19 years. She was preceded in death by her husband Dorial “Mike” Mickelson; children, Dorial Jr., Keith and Deborah; 5 brothers and 3 sisters. Betty is...

Peggy Fass

Peggy Fass

Oct 25, 2014

Peggy Fass passed away October 25, 2014 in Pueblo, Colorado. She was born November 30, 1937 in Pueblo and had lived on the family ranch in Beulah for over 50 years. She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Louis; two children, Alan Fass and Alison Beery; four grandchildren, Jennifer Furney, Alvin Beery, Kendra Beery and Alissa Beery and...

Wilbur Ross

Wilbur Ross

Oct 21, 2014

Wilbur Ross passed away Oct 21, 2014 in Colorado Springs, CO. Wilbur was born Nov 10, 1919 in Fowler to Arthur and Erma Ross. He was a veteran of the US Air Force. Wilbur worked as a mechanic in the family owned business, Ross Repair, in Rocky Ford for many years before retiring and moving to Pueblo nearly 25 years...

Charlie Terrill

Charlie Terrill

Oct 21, 2014

Charles “Charlie” W. Terrill, 90, Fire Chief Rye Fire Protection District (Retired) passed away quietly at home October 21, 2014, Born March 14, 1924 in Arcadia, Kansas. He was fondly known by Greenhorn Valley residents as “Charlie”. Charles was preceded in death, by his loving wife Lorraine, in 2010, married for 68 years. He is survived by brother Glen, sons;...

Mary E. Traeber

Mary E. Traeber

Oct 18, 2014

Mary E. Traeber passed away October 18, 2014 in Pueblo, Colorado. She was 52. Mary was born in Chicago, Illinois and had lived in Beulah for the last 28 years. Mary loved her grandchildren more than anything in this world. She enjoyed spending as much time as possible as often as possible with her family. She loved to work in...

Azell Whorton

Azell Whorton

Oct 18, 2014

Azell Whorton passed away October 18, 2014 at home in Pueblo, Colorado. She was 78. Azell is survved by her husband of 57 years Bob "Arkie" Whorton. Gravesdie funeral services will be held on Monday, October 27, 2014 in Mena, Arkansas.

Thomas H. Stewart

Thomas H. Stewart

Oct 8, 2014

Thomas H. Stewart passed away October 8, 2014 in Pueblo, Colorado. Thomas was born July 10, 1932 in Menomonie, Wisconsin and had lived in this area since 1997. He moved here to enjoy the outdoor activities this area had to offer. He was preceded in death by his parents and 5 brothers. Thomas is survived by his wife of 58...

Margaret Ann Gale

Margaret Ann Gale

Oct 6, 2014

Margaret Ann Gale passed away at home, October 6, 2014 in Pueblo, Colorado. Margaret Ann was born to Domenico and Mayme Venditti in Pueblo, on February 16, 1929. Margaret Ann was a graduate of the University of Colorado with a B.S. in Medical Technology. She was an avid reader who loved words. Poetry and nature were two great loves. She...

Orvid D. Moore

Orvid D. Moore

Sep 29, 2014

Orvid D. Moore passed away on Monday, September 29, 2014 in Pueblo, Colorado. Orvid was born in Pueblo on March 14, 1927 to John W. and Della Moore. He proudly served in the 1st Marine Division during WWII. After being honorably discharged from the USMC, Mr. Moore worked as a painting contractor in this area for nearly 50 years. He...

Dennis A. Sowell

Dennis A. Sowell

Sep 17, 2014

Dennis Arthur Sowell, his beautiful soul passed on to the next great adventure on Wednesday, September 17, 2014. Dennis was born on October 13, 1952 to Arthur L. Sowell and Emily Mutz Sowell and was a life-long Puebloan except for his four years of service in the US Navy. He was also proud to have been a Central High Wildcat....

Allision R. Cortner

Allision R. Cortner

Sep 15, 2014

Allison R. Cortner passed away Monday, September 15, 2014 in Pueblo. She was 56. Allison was a Pueblo native, a 1975 graduate of South High School who also attended the University of Southern Colorado before going to work for Representative Ray Kogovsek. Well-known in Democratic circles, Cortner worked for Kogovsek in his Washington, DC office during his three terms and...

Gilbert Ray McDaniel, Jr

Gilbert Ray McDaniel, Jr

Sep 12, 2014

Gilbert Ray McDaniel, Jr., passed away September 12, 2014 in Pueblo, Colorado. Gilbert was born on May 27, 1947 in Clinton, Indiana to Gilbert and Kathryn McDaniel. He was employed at the Rush Lumber Company for many years. Gilbert enjoyed the mountains and his trips up to the high country with his friend Mike McCray. He was preceded in death...

James "Larry" Davis

James "Larry" Davis

Sep 8, 2014

James “Larry” Davis passed away September 8, 2014 in Pueblo, Colorado. Larry was born June 30, 1942 in Monte Vista, Colorado to Claude and Vesta Davis. He was a member of Local 20/58 Plumbers and Pipefitters for 44 years. He enjoyed Harleys, hot rods and the enjoyment of camping with family and friends. He also loved creating and building special...

Rose Marion Denman

Rose Marion Denman

Aug 26, 2014

Rose Marion Denman passed away August 25, 2014 in Pueblo, Colorado. She was 87. Rose was preceded in death by her husband Lee Roy Denman; parents Gaetano and Rosa Baccarella; her, sibiligs, Angelina Gherna, Mary Blair, Ann Rodasta, Flora Folkert and Ben Baccarella. Her survivors include her children, Karen (Brad) Farbo and Tammy (Mike) Miller; her grandchildren, Lauren (Jesse) Craig,...

Veleta E. Wilson

Veleta E. Wilson

Aug 24, 2014

Veleta E. Wilson, went to be with the Lord on August 24, 2014. She was born March 5, 1938 in Haswell, Colorado, one of 14 children to Roy and Ruth Larrew. Veleta was employed as an Office Manager for many Dr’s offices before her retirement. She enjoyed the outdoors including motorcycling riding and spending time at the cabin in the...

Carol L. Conte

Carol L. Conte

Jul 23, 2014

Carol L. Conte, 60, went to be with the Lord on July 23, 2014. She was born in Bryan, Texas and had lived in Pueblo since 1964. Carol was a graduate of Pueblo Central High School and was employed as an Interior Decorator for Hobb’s Floor Covering for many years. She is survived by her husband Anthony; her mother, Joanne...

Kathleen DeFazio

Kathleen DeFazio

Jul 22, 2014

Kathleen Reardon DeFazio passed away peacefully at home on July 22, 2014 in Pueblo. Born on July 17, 1933 in Braddock, PA, educated at Mercy Hospital, and employed as a Registered Nurse, she was married to her loving husband, Albert J. DeFazio Jr. for 55 years and resided in Pueblo since 2005. Kathleen loved following the exploits of her grandchildren,...

Dr. Carol Ann De Biase

Dr. Carol Ann De Biase

Jul 7, 2014

Dr. Carol Ann De Biase, 76, formerly of Pueblo, passed away July 7, 2014 quietly at her home in Scottsdale Arizona. She is survived by her husband, Raymond, as well as her four children Margaret, Adrienne, Mary and Raymond and her grandchildren, Christina and Anthony. Cremation and interment will take place at Holy Redeemer Catholic Cemetery, Phoenix Az. Online condolences...