Obituaries

Geraldine Brooks

Geraldine Brooks

Oct 12, 2011

Geraldine Brooks passed away October 12, 2011 in Denver, Colorado. Geraldine was born in Pennsylvania on February 23, 1929. to Gladys and Jerry Jones. She moved to Colorado as a young girl and resided in Pueblo until moving to Denver 6 years ago. She retired from the Colorado State Hospital PBX in 1985 after 33 years of service. She is...

John "Jack" W. Provinzano

John "Jack" W. Provinzano

Oct 9, 2011

John W. “Jack” Provinzano passed away October 9, 2011 in Pueblo, Colorado. Jack was born here on December 13, 1920 and had lived here most of his life. He retired as a Captain from the U.S. Army Air Corps where he had served as a pilot. Jack worked as the Manager of Certified Concrete for a time before serving as...

Marjorie McGraw

Marjorie McGraw

Oct 7, 2011

Marjorie McGraw passed away October 7. 2011 in Pueblo, Colorado. Marjorie was born March 17, 1922 in Garden City, Kansas to Claude and Irene Spangler and had lived in Pueblo since 1946. She was an active, longtime member of Central Christian Church as well as Pueblo County Extension Homemakers and the Assistance League where she enjoyed her work at the...

Robert Lee Budd

Robert Lee Budd

Oct 7, 2011

Robert Lee Budd, 82, passed away Oct 7, 2011 in Pueblo. He was born to Joe and Rhoda (Williams) Budd in Sanford, CO. Bob was a Veteran having served in the Marine Corp beginning in 1946. His career was as a businessman owning and managing businesses in the mobile home industry, He also owned furniture stores including The Shed in...

Betty Todero

Betty Todero

Sep 23, 2011

Margaret E. “Betty” Todero passed away September 23, 2011, in Pueblo, Colorado. She was born November 18, 1932 in Lincolnshire, England to Thomas and Minnie Vellam and had lived in Pueblo since 1953. Betty loved her trips to Cripple Creek and the Denver Broncos but especially her family. She was a Past Madam President of the F.O. Eagles #145 Ladies...

Wilbur "Sparky" C. Lee

Wilbur "Sparky" C. Lee

Sep 23, 2011

Wilbur C. “Sparky” Lee passed away quietly at home on Friday, September 23, 2011. He was born May 27, 1929 in Shidler, Oklahoma and had lived in Pueblo since 1947. Sparky was an intelligent, kind, strong, soft spoken man who loved his family, animals and nature. He was a member of Silver State Lodge #95 AF&AM. He will be sadly...

Keith Allen Nading

Keith Allen Nading

Aug 31, 2011

Keith Allen Nading passed away quietly and peacefully surrounded by family and friends at 11 PM, August 31, 2011 after a 3 year struggle with pancreatic cancer. Keith was born December 22, 1956 in Colorado Springs, Colorado and was preceded in death by his parents, Leo and Barbara Nading, a brother Norman and niece Jessica. He is survived by his...

Richard "Dick" Viles

Richard "Dick" Viles

Aug 26, 2011

Richard “Dick” Viles passed away Aug 26, 2011 in Pueblo West, Colorado. He was born Apr 15, 1941 in Pueblo to Albert and Dorothy Viles. Dick was a Nascar fanatic and car enthusiast. He worked as a body and paint man for 50 years. He was always there to help anyone at any time and if you needed a laugh...

Charles Thomas Edward Wagner

Charles Thomas Edward Wagner

Aug 21, 2011

Sir Charles Thomas Edward Wagner, heavy on the sir, was born April 7, 1927 and went to be with the Lord on August 21, 2011 after a lengthy illness. Tommy as he was called by his family, lived in the same house in Pueblo for 69 years. As a teenager Tommy worked for the packing house as a head man....

Floyd Albrecht

Floyd Albrecht

Aug 5, 2011

Floyd Albrecht died August 5, 2011 in Pueblo, Colorado. He was born in McCook, Nebraska on June 19, 1916 to Joseph and Minnie Albrecht, and moved to Pueblo at age 19 looking for a job to care for his parents during the depression. After finding work in the power plant at the CF&I Steel Mill, he moved his father, mother...

Emma Jean Hildebrand

Emma Jean Hildebrand

Aug 2, 2011

Emma Jean Hildebrand passed away August 2, 2011 in Pueblo. She was 92. She was preceded in death by her husband Clyde Hildebrand; her son, Clyde "Bud" Hildebrand, two daughters, Clara Allen and Linda Sue Hoff. Her survivors include a brother, Gene Strickland, two sisters, Billye Turk and Victoria Cleveland, a daughter-in-law, Cherine Barnes, numerous grand, great grand and great-great...

Edward William Green

Edward William Green

Jul 19, 2011

Edward William Green passed away July 19, 2011 in Pueblo, Colorado. Ed was born April 8, 1951 in Trinidad, Colorado to Clyde and Annie Green. He enjoyed spending time with his friends and family. Mr. Green is survived by his nephews Phillip and Steven Blackwell; his uncle, John Marez and Aunt Rita Garcia as well as numerous friends and cousins...

James Michael Van Matre

James Michael Van Matre

Jul 6, 2011

James Michael Van Matre died July 6 at Pueblo West, Colorado. He was born July 30, 1965 at Las Vegas, New Mexico. James was a self employed residential contractor and had lived in Pueblo West since 2005. He was preceded in death by his mother Barbara L. Van Matre. His survivors include his wife Aleshia Brumgardt, sister, Wendy Bowles; nieces,...

Timothy D. Johnston

Timothy D. Johnston

Jul 1, 2011

Timothy Doyle Johnston, 61, of Las Vegas, Nevada went to be with the Lord July 1, 2011. Tim was raised in Pueblo, Colorado where he began his wrestling career before moving to Las Vegas and residing there for the last 25 years. He loved watching the Broncos, spending time with his grandchildren, bowling and hanging out with his friends. Tim...

Rosa Deane Rollison

Rosa Deane Rollison

Jun 26, 2011

Rosa Deane “Sarge” Rollison passed away June 26, 2011 in Pueblo. She was born in Wynona, OK on Oct. 11, 1921 and grew up in Boone, Co. She served as a W.A.C. in the US Air Force during WWII and returned to Pueblo to work at the Colorado State Hospital for many years before retiring in 1982. Rosa enjoyed her...

Charles E. Mason

Charles E. Mason

Jun 23, 2011

Charles E. Mason passed away June 23, 2011 in Pueblo, Colorado. Charlie was born August 7, 1931 in Richland, Michigan and had lived in Pueblo since 1965. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, having served in the Korean Conflict. Charlie was a Professor of Automotive Parts and Service Management for many years before retiring in 1989. Charlie enjoyed...

Bettie J. Noble

Bettie J. Noble

Jun 21, 2011

Bettie J. Noble passed away June 21, 2011 in Pueblo, Colorado. Bettie was born February 24, 1948 in Pahokee, Florida to George J. and Mary F. Petrisevac. She was very involved with her family and was could always be found in the middle of the action. She loved crafts including sewing, cooking and baking. Bettie belonged to the St Patrick's...

Laura J. Sammon

Laura J. Sammon

Jun 18, 2011

Laura J. Sammon passed away June 18, 2011 in Pueblo, Colorado. Laura was born on April 8, 1950 in Pueblo, one of eight children, to Arthur and Mabel Garcia. She loved her family and will be greatly missed. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband Red Sammon. Her survivors include her daughters, Regina (Lionel) Amos, Rondi...

Debbie A. Beach

Debbie A. Beach

Jun 6, 2011

Deborah A. Beach passed away on Monday June 6, 2011 in Pueblo, Colorado following a brief illness. Debbie was born February 4, 1951 in Canon City, Colorado one of eleven children to George and Gertrude Lingo. She was an avid collector and loyal fan of the University of Georgia Bulldogs where she received her Masters Degree. Debbie was preceded in...

Nancy E. Griffith

Nancy E. Griffith

Jun 5, 2011

Nancy E. Griffith passed away June 5, 2011 in Pueblo, Colorado. She was born July 10, 1942 in Pontiac, Michigan to Lester and Florence Talbot. Nancy was a member of the Wesley United Methodist Church and enjoyed sewing, cooking and being a mother and homemaker. Nancy was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, James D. Griffith and her...