Obituaries

Christopher Smith

Christopher Smith

Jul 23, 2013

Christopher L. Smith passed away July 23, 2013 at home in Pueblo, Colorado. Chris was born Oct 4, 1997 in Trinidad, Colorado to David and Brenda Smith and had lived in Pueblo nearly his entire life. He just completed the 9th grade at Pueblo South High School, was a huge NASCAR fan and a talented graphic designer. He was preceded...

June Wells

June Wells

Jul 20, 2013

Lucia June (Lynn) Wells passed away on Saturday, July 20, 2013, at home in Pueblo West, Colorado. June was born in Spearfish, South Dakota on June 28, 1931 to Kenneth and Miriam (Macken) Lynn. She married Arthur P. Wells, Jr. on November 3, 1952 in Rapid City, South Dakota. Arthur and June were stationed many places with the U.S. Air...

Johanna Micek

Johanna Micek

Jul 5, 2013

Johanna Micek, 97 years, of Walsenburg, Albuquerque, and Aurora, stepped into Eternal Life on July 5, 2013. She was born to Frank and Johanna Fink on March 29, 1916, in Ravenwood Coal Camp, Colorado. She attended St. Mary’s High School and was the first of her family to receive a high school diploma in 1934. She married Albert Micek on...

E. Diana Curto

E. Diana Curto

Jul 1, 2013

E. Diana Curto died peacefully July 1st surrounded by her family. She was born in 1941 to Essie & Everett Barnes in Monte Vista. She met Angelo Curto on July 3, 1960, and they were married the following November. Diana worked for Alamosa Public Schools for over 20 years and knew when her kids – and nieces and nephews -...

Carolyn J. Kiefer

Carolyn J. Kiefer

Jun 27, 2013

Carolyn J. Kiefer passed away June 27, 2013 in Pueblo, Colorado. She was born December 19, 1956 in San Bernardino, California and had lived in Pueblo most of her life. Carolyn was a graduate of Central High School. She especially enjoyed the Christmas season and spending time with her grandkids. Mrs. Kiefer is survived by her husband Henry E. Kiefer;...

John F. Florczak

John F. Florczak

Jun 11, 2013

John F. Florczak passed away June 11, 2013 in Pueblo. He was born June 3, 1919 in Elizabeth, NJ and had lived in Pueblo since 2007. John was retired from the Singer Manufacturing Co. where he worked as a Machinist for many years. He was hard working and determined that his children be educated so that they would be successful...

Andree Hinkle

Andree Hinkle

Jun 8, 2013

Andree de Courtney Rogers Hinkle passed away June 8, 2013 in Walsenburg, Colorado. She was born December 25, 1924 in Paris France. Andree spent her childhood and early adult years in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She was a longtime resident of both Castle Rock and Aurora, Colorado before moving to Reno and Carson City Nevada and then returning to Colorado and spending...

Jack L. Lassiter

Jack L. Lassiter

May 31, 2013

Jack L. Lassiter went home to be with Jesus on May 31, 2013, with his family around him, knowing his heavenly destination meant he would see them again. Jack was born Dec 23, 1937. Jack and his wife Phyllis lived an adventurous life all over the United States with Jack as a union electrician and then Electrical superintendent and Phyllis...

Helen F. Stravia

Helen F. Stravia

May 28, 2013

Helen F. Stravia, 93, departed this life on May 28, 2013 in Pueblo, Colorado. She was preceded in death by her husband William J. Stravia and son William D. Stravia. Helen is survived by her son David (Linda) Stravia and daughter-in-law Denise Stravia, grandchildren Kimberley (Dominic) DiBrito, Shannon West and Nolan Stravia. Also survived by great grandchildren: Dr. Sandra DiBrito,...

David L. Epple

David L. Epple

May 24, 2013

David L. Epple went to sleep waiting for Jesus to return on May 24, 2013. David was born Sept 24, 1914 in Houstonia, MO to Clayton and Lorena Epple. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife Gladys; sister Ruth; grandson Darrell Awmiller and 1 nephew. His survivors include his children, David D. (Sandra) Epple, Judith Laxineta, Beverly Jean...

Girlene Bixler

Girlene Bixler

May 17, 2013

Girlene Bixler passed away on May 17, 2013 at the age of 96 years, 9 months and 15 days at her home in the Primrose Retirement Community in Pueblo, CO. She was born on August 02, 1916 in West Plains, MO. to William and Annabelle Mackey Davison. When Girlene was 9 months of age, William and Annabelle moved their family...

JoAnn Williams

JoAnn Williams

May 4, 2013

JoAnn Atchison Williams, 82, passed away unexpectedly on May 4, 2013 in Pueblo, Colorado, where she had been a longtime resident. She was preceded in death by her parents; Carl and Dora Atchison, brothers Harold Eugene Atchison and Gordon Atchison. JoAnn is survived by her loving husband of 59 years Carroll D. Williams, brothers Carl Atchison and Stanley Atchison, niece...

Doris M. Jacobs

Doris M. Jacobs

May 1, 2013

Doris M. Jacobs passed away May 1, 2013 in Pueblo, Colorado. Doris was born June 2, 1928 in Walsenburg, Colorado to Fred and Nellie Ivey. She graduated from Canon City High School in 1946. Preceded in death by her parents, her son Ron and her brother Fred Ivey, Jr. Her survivors include her husband of 67 years John Jacobs; her...

Hal S. Hartman

Hal S. Hartman

Apr 8, 2013

Hal S. Hartman, 69, was called home on April 8, 2013. Hal was born and raised in Pueblo, Colorado and graduated from Centennial High School in 1962 and CSU-Pueblo in 1968. He served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. Prior to his true calling, he worked for PepsiCO., State, Inc., Newberry State and ICM. In 1989, he...

Evelyn L. Steele

Evelyn L. Steele

Mar 28, 2013

Evelyn L. Steele, 82, passed away Mar 28, 2013 in Pueblo. Her survivors include children; Deborah (Larry) Paraday, Vince (Lucy), Vance, and 9 grandchildren. A memorial service will be held on Friday, April 5, 2013 at 1:00 PM in the Davis Memorial Chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to the Salvation Army in Pueblo. Online condolences at DavisMortuary.com.

Roy McCanne

Roy McCanne

Mar 26, 2013

Roy McCanne, 80, passed away March 26, 2013 from blood cancer, preceded in death by parents Lee and Priscilla McCanne and sister Susan, survived by his wife Laurie; brother Alan; children Terry (Elizabeth Zawadowski), Randy (Susan), Cindy (Ed) Herman, Lee (Debbie); grandchildren Bradley, Matthew, Benton, Bryce McCanne; step-grandchildren Jane/Jenniey (David), Paul (Jenna), and Gregory (Jeni) Zawadowski; Steve (Jamie) Faris, Michaela...

Nancie E. Soucie

Nancie E. Soucie

Mar 17, 2013

Nancie Evelyn Brunnemann Soucie, died March 17, 2013 in her home in Pueblo West, CO after a short battle with cancer. Nancie was born July 21, 1947 in Brownsville, TX to Mary Jane Taylor Hayden and the late Frank Cadwell Brunnemann. She lived in Great Bend, KS before moving back to Wichita Falls, TX where she went to the Academy...

Margery Anna Wolf

Margery Anna Wolf

Mar 15, 2013

Margery Anna Rubin Wolf went to be with her Lord and Savior on March 15, 2013. She was married to Albert A. Wolf for over 57 years and has now followed him to Heaven. Margery graduated from the University of Oklahoma with a BA in Education. She was a Master school teacher with over 66 years of experience. Margery started...

Henrietta Betts

Henrietta Betts

Mar 11, 2013

Henrietta “Retta” Betts went to be with the Lord on March 11, 2013 after a valiant struggle with cancer. Retta was born in Pueblo April 17, 1946 and was a graduate of South High School. She was employed for many years as a secretary for several government agencies in this area. She was preceded in death by her father Clyde...

Frank J. Dobis

Frank J. Dobis

Mar 10, 2013

Frank J. Dobis passed away March 10, 2013 in Pueblo, Colorado. Frank was born January 24, 1920 in Johnston, Pennsylvania, one of nine children to Frank and Mary Dobis. He was a veteran of the US Navy having served in the Pacific during WWII. Preceded in death by his parents, 3 sisters and 2 brothers. His survivors include his wife...