Obituaries

Phyllis June Adams

Phyllis June Adams

Feb 1, 2024

Phyllis June Berardi Adams passed away February 1, 2024, at the age of 96.  Born in Coal Creek, Colorado and raised in Florence, Colorado, she was the daughter of Charles and Electa Berardi, descendants of Italian immigrants and western pioneers.  She was sister to Beverly Berardi Julius, Allen Berardi, Roger Berardi, and Nancy Berardi Jones, all of whom predeceased her....

Richard Patrick Decker

Richard Patrick Decker

Jan 28, 2024

Richard Patrick Decker, son of Anne and Don Decker, died January 28, 2024.   He is survived by: his children, Tyree Forbes, Terri (Duane) Marsh, Patrick Decker, and Cyndi Decker; his stepchildren, Liz (Mel), Dennis (Mary), Stephanie and Clarence; siblings, Eddie (Debbie) Decker and Beth Olsen; grandchildren, Nathan, Brittany, Daryn & Zachary Marsh; his Uncle Pat (Nedra) Lara and Aunt...

Matthew E. Hobson

Matthew E. Hobson

Jan 26, 2024

Matthew E. Hobson passed away unexpectedly on January 26, 2024 in Pueblo.  He was born on February 2nd, 1987 to Theresa M. Hobson.  He was raised by Theresa, his stepfather Michael Villagrana and his grandmother Barbara, Uncle Mark and Aunt Shay.  His biological father was Merle (Duke) Jennings.

He was preceded in death by his biological father, Duke Jennings; wife, Jenna...

Consuelo "Connie" Aguilar

Consuelo "Connie" Aguilar

Jan 24, 2024

Consuelo "Connie" Aguilar, 70, passed away on January 24, 2024 due to a lengthy illness.  Connie was born in Pueblo to parents Robert Fierro Sr and Evelyn (Lee) Mondragon.

She was a 1991 graduate of PCC's Nursing Program. She loved working in her yard and garden and going to Cripple Creek. She had a special love for her dogs.

Connie is preceded...

Charles Alton Newton III

Charles Alton Newton III

Jan 23, 2024

Charles Alton Newton III, known as “Chuck” was born September 21, 1966, in Bad Kreuznach, Germany, to Charles Alton Newton, Jr., and Florence Bridget Faulhaber Newton, and was baptized and later confirmed into the Catholic Church. Chuck has two younger siblings, Ann Marie and Thomas George.  Chuck’s father was a career soldier, and the family moved approximately 10 times during...

Charles Thomas Hammond

Charles Thomas Hammond

Jan 21, 2024

Charles "Chuck" Thomas Hammond, 60, passed away on January 21, 2024. Chuck was born in Haxtun, Coloarado to Leeland and Shirley Hammond. 



Chuck was a graduate of the University of Colorado at Denver and earned a living as a software tester.  He was an avid Bronco fan, and enjoyed golf,camping and fishing.



Chuck was preceded in death by his parents, Leeland and...

Bill Barrett

Bill Barrett

Jan 11, 2024

Billy Lee “Bill” Barrett passed away on January 11, 2024 after a short illness.  Bill was born in Belleville, KS on November 6, 1919 and lived a wonderful 104 years.  Bill married Lillian Benyshek after serving 44 months in the US Army Signal Corps as a cryptogpher, much of that in the South Pacific, during World War II.  Bill moved...

Reina Angelina Barela

Reina Angelina Barela

Jan 9, 2024

Reina Angelina Barela passed away January 9, 2024 in Pueblo, Colorado.  She was born Jan 11, 1936  in Belen, New Mexico where she was raised and attended St. Mary's Catholic School.  Following her marriage to Romulo M. Barela, she moved to El Rancho de los Barela's, a few miles north of Tajique New Mexico. She had lived in Pueblo since...

Jose E. Diaz Alvarez

Jose E. Diaz Alvarez

Jan 4, 2024

Jose E. Diaz-Alvarez passed away unexpectedly on January 4, 2024 in Pueblo.  He was born on Feb 9, 1988 to Refugio Diaz and Olivia Alvarez and had lived in Pueblo since 1997.  Jose loved fishing and the outdoors.  He was a very good artist and has a fondness for muscle cars.   Jose was a diehard Las Vegas Raiders fan but...

Robert Lee Nava

Robert Lee Nava

Jan 3, 2024

Robert Lee Nava passed away January 3, 2024 in Colorado Springs, Colorado.  Robert was born October 12, 1950 in Avondale, Colorado, one of 13 children of Talo and Flora Nava.   He was a member of the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart  in Pueblo and worked in the transportation and maintenance departments for School District #60 for many years before his...

Gregory Edmund Smith

Gregory Edmund Smith

Jan 1, 2024

Gregory Edmund Smith, 76, passed away peacefully at his home in Pueblo, Colorado, on January 1, 2024.

Greg was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, son, teacher, coach and friend. First and foremost a family man, nothing made Greg prouder than being a husband of 52 years to Doris, a father to his three children, a grandfather to nine, and...

Merwin E. Hicks

Merwin E. Hicks

Dec 16, 2023

Merwin Earl Hicks was born in Pueblo, Colorado to Rosa Lee Taylor-Hicks and Arthur William Hicks.

Merwin is survived by his loving Wife, Loretta Briggs-Hicks; Sister, Nancy Spann, of Pueblo; Aunt Elgie Powell, of New York; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. 

He was preceded in death by his Mother, Rosie Lee Hicks: Father, Arthur W. Hicks, Sr. and his...

Noreen Ellen Hollibaugh

Noreen Ellen Hollibaugh

Dec 13, 2023

 

Noreen Ellen Hollibaugh was born on July 16, 1933 in Missoula, Montana and passed away on December 13, 2023 in Pueblo, Colorado.  Noreen was preceded in death by her Husband George Hollibaugh Sr., her father, and her mother.  She is survived by her daughter, Susan McKenney of Odessa, Texas, her son, George Hollibaugh JR of Boone, Colorado, her daughter, Rosetta...

Robert "Bob" McNutt

Robert "Bob" McNutt

Dec 5, 2023

Robert (Bob) McNutt, of Raton, New Mexico, was welcomed home on December 5th, 2023.  Born on November 4, 1948 to Floyd Odell McNutt and Twilda Ruth Davis.  Bob grew up a rambunctious child and graduated from Hamilton High School in Hamilton, Montana.  He continued his education by attending the Denver Autobody Technical College.  After which, he joined the Navy in...

Judith Kay Wright

Judith Kay Wright

Dec 2, 2023

Judith Kay Wright was born December 10, 1945, to Howard Theodore and Edna Sara Donley. She graduated from Rye High School in 1964. Judy married William “Bill” Wright on August 4, 1965, and began raising a family. Judy spent her entire life on the farm and ranch and loved watching all sports, even golf! She received her cosmetology license and spent...

James C. Arellano

James C. Arellano

Nov 29, 2023

James C. Arellano, 65, passed away November 29, 2023 in Pueblo, Colorado. He was a proud veteran and beloved husband, father and grandfather. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed spending time with family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his father Cledis and brothers Rick and Rodney. He is survived by his wife Karen, his sons...

Dorothy L. Pool

Dorothy L. Pool

Nov 17, 2023

Dorothy L. Pool, 93, passed away on November 17, 2023 in Pueblo, Colorado.   Dorothy was a firecracker!  She was a devoted mother and grandmother who loved her family with all of her heart.  She worked as a cook at Minnequa Community Corrections until they closed in 2013.

Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband, Glen J. Pool; sister,...

John A. Pedas

John A. Pedas

Nov 8, 2023

Sunrise for John Pedas, age 81, began when he was born in Pueblo, CO to Russell and Mary Pedas [deceased]. His younger brother, Steve is [deceased]. He is survived by his sisters Rusanna Livermore of Durango, CO, and Kathy Gobin [Bill] of Centennial, CO; daughter Kristin Victry [Brad] of Benton City, WA, and grandsons Jake & Benjamin.

John spent his...

Allen Wayne Pruitt

Allen Wayne Pruitt

Oct 28, 2023

Allen Wayne Pruitt passed away unexpectedly on October 28, 2023 at his home in Pueblo.   He was born September 14, 1957 in Texas City, Texas to John and Leona Pruitt.   He was one of 10 children in the family. 

Allen worked for the Bill Hames Show for most of his working life and enjoyed the life of a “Carny”. ...

John Robert Flugstad

John Robert Flugstad

Oct 28, 2023

On October 28, 2023, John Robert Flugstad unexpectedly passed away.  John was born on February 10, 1945, in Hayden, Colorado, as the second child of John and Grace Flugstad.  John also known as Robert graduated from West High School in Billings, Montana in 1963 and went on to pursue a degree in Accounting from the University of Montana. It was...