Obituaries

Henry Keith Thomas

Henry Keith Thomas

Oct 5, 2009

Henry Keith Thomas passed away Oct 5, 2009 in Pueblo. He was born May 3, 1940 in La Junta to Orval and Ozella Thomas. He was a veteran of the US Navy and was a member of Silver State Lodge #95 AF&AM. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Leslie Thomas, sister Charlotte Grasmick and his daughter April...

Dorothy Virginia Cook

Dorothy Virginia Cook

Oct 4, 2009

Dorothy Virginia Cook passed away October 4, 2009 in Pueblo. Dorothy was born Dec 3, 1917 to Fred G. and Virginia Engstrom. She graduated from Central High School in 1937. Dorothy married Leonard F. Cook in June of 1952 and they were married 46 years before his passing in December of 1998. Dorothy liked to cook, bake, crochet and knit,...

Josephine Marie Kasic

Josephine Marie Kasic

Oct 4, 2009

Josephine Marie Kasic passed away Oct 4, 2009 in Pueblo. Josephine was born Oct 24, 1926 in Trinidad, CO to Anthony and Lucy Pecoraro and had lived in Pueblo nearly her entire life. She was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church and the Deaf Gathering of Pueblo where she served as Vice President for many years. She enjoyed traveling,...

Virginia H. Oden

Virginia H. Oden

Sep 18, 2009

Virginia H. Oden passed away Sept 18, 2009 at home in Pueblo. Virginia was born Jan 23, 1956 in Waterloo, IA to Henry and Ruby Oden.and had lived in Pueblo since 1995. She was employed as an assembler at Honeywell for several years. Virginia was preceded in death by her parents and a husband Thomas Coffee. She is survived by...

Joyce Elaine Wright

Joyce Elaine Wright

Sep 18, 2009

Joyce Elaine Wright passed away September 18, 2009 in Pueblo, Colorado. Joyce was born Nov. 19, 1941 in Marengo, Illinois and had lived in Pueblo since 1990. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lloyd and Martha Anthony, sisters Marcella and Delores, and her brothers Bernard, Lloyd, Dick, Don and Herb. Joyce is survived by her husband Roger; a...

Jacqueline C. Estep

Jacqueline C. Estep

Sep 17, 2009

Jacquelyn C. Estep passed away Sept 17, 2009 in Pueblo. Jacque was born Aug 27, 1929 in Pueblo to Hall and Jennie Fay White. Jacque was a long time member of First Methodist Church, a member of Order of Eastern Star, Chapter #7, serving as Worthy Matron in 1991-92, Ruhamah Temple #71 Daughters of the Nile, former president of the...

Margaret Joyce Rogers

Margaret Joyce Rogers

Sep 17, 2009

Margaret Joyce Rogers went home to be with the Lord on the morning of Sept 17th. Joyce was born to the union of John and Lillian Smith on Dec 18, 1933 in Akron, CO. Joyce enjoyed playing bingo, her gambling trips to Cripple Creek and cooking for her family and Mrs Turner. She was preceded in death by her parents,...

Keith K. Kirkwood

Keith K. Kirkwood

Sep 14, 2009

Keith K. Kirkwood passed away Sept 14, 2009 in Pueblo. Keith was born Aug 22, 1924 in Lake City, IL to Leonard and Ersie Kirkwood. He was a veteran of the US Navy having served during WWII. Keith was a member of Adriance United Methodist Church and was employed as an electrician at CF&I for many years before his retirement....

Kenneth F. VanPelt

Kenneth F. VanPelt

Aug 22, 2009

Kenneth F. VanPelt, Sr. passed away Aug 22, 2009 in Pueblo. He was born Oct 30, 1922 in Artesian, SD to Owen and Vera VanPelt. He retired as a Chief Petty Officer after a 20 year Naval Career. He was a member of Silver State Lodge #95 AF&AM, the American Legion, the Survivors of the Hornet and T.R.E.A. He enjoyed...

Teresa Marie Comi

Teresa Marie Comi

Aug 20, 2009

Teresa Marie Comi was called home Aug 20, 2009 in Pueblo. Teresa was born Sept 22, 1929 in Salida to Joe and Rose Palese. She was a member of Our Lady of the Meadows Catholic Church. Teresa enjoyed dancing, making cookies, lady fingers and fruitcakes. She especially loved being a grandmother. She was preceded in death by her parents; brother...

Jacob Scott Swartwood

Jacob Scott Swartwood

Aug 11, 2009

Jacob Scott Swartwood, passed away unexpectedly Aug 11, 2009 near McKenzie Junction. Jake was born Dec 27, 1987 in Pueblo to Scott and Cynthia Swartwood. He was a 2006 graduate of Rye High School and was currently majoring in mathematics at CSU-Pueblo. Jake was a dynamic individual who lived without fear. He enjoyed life to the max and loved his...

Ann Becker

Ann Becker

Aug 7, 2009

Ann Becker, 66, passed away Aug 7, 2009 in Pueblo. Ann worked as a real estate agent for many years before her retirement. She loved animals, especially horses and wolves and thoroughly enjoyed her trips to Mission Wolf. Ann was preceded in death by her parents. Her survivors include her husband Charles, children Liz (Bill) Donnelly, Brett Buchanan, Cindi (Dennis)...

Carolind Lee Ward

Carolind Lee Ward

Aug 5, 2009

Carolind L. Barlow Ward passed away August 5, 2009 in Pueblo. Carolind was born May 11, 1944 in Pueblo to Walter and Flossie Hardy. She was employed as a Psych Tech at the Colorado State Hospital for 19 years before her retirement in 1982. She is survived by her husband Norman of the family home, sons, Rob Patterson, Steve Ward...

Billie Jean Fedde

Billie Jean Fedde

Jul 24, 2009

Billie Jean Fedde passed away July 24, 2009 in Pueblo. Billie was born April 15, 1932 in Fowler, Colorado and had lived in Pueblo since 1957. She was employed as a Collection Supervisor in the GMAC office in Pueblo for many years before retiring in 1986. Mrs. Fedde was a long time member of King of Kings Lutheran Church. She...

Kenneth D. Bamber

Kenneth D. Bamber

Jul 23, 2009

Kenneth D. Bamber passed away July 23, 2009 in Pueblo, Colorado. Ken was born June 18, 1925 in Concrete, Colorado to Mike and Effie Bamber. In 1970, Ken retired as a Master Sergeant from the United States Air Force after a 28 year military career. He was a member of Silver State Lodge #95 AF&AM, was an avid reader and...

Ruth E. Cox Rigg

Ruth E. Cox Rigg

Jul 19, 2009

Ruth Elizabeth Cox Rigg, 92, passed away July 16th 2009 in Pueblo. She was born Dec 11th, 1916 in Eads, Colorado. Ruth was preceded in death by her parents, Jess and Julia Chapman, husband Walter Cox in 1993, husband Elwyn Rigg in 2004, daughter Joy Roscoe, 3 brothers and 2 sisters. Ruth is survived by her children Thomas (Margaret) Cox,...

John E. Neumeister, Jr.

John E. Neumeister, Jr.

Jul 17, 2009

John E. Neumeister, Jr, passed away July 17, 2009 in Pueblo. John was born Nov 16, 1921 in Pueblo. He was a veteran of the US Army Air Corps having served during WWII. John's passion was cars and during his life belonged to several organizations including the SSCA. He built, raced and fixed them throughout his life. He was preceded...

Kenneth A. Milberger

Kenneth A. Milberger

Jul 13, 2009

Kenneth A. Milberger unexpectedly left this world July 13, 2009. He was born March 11, 1962 in Pueblo. Kenny chose to make his life in Las Vegas, NV as a Foreman for construction companies. He loved to spend time with his daughter, go hunting with his brother and enjoyed water sports. Kenny had a big heart and loved his family....

Augustine Martinez

Augustine Martinez

Jul 5, 2009

Augustine Martinez passed away July 5, 2009 in Pueblo. He was born Oct 9, 1932 in Mills, NM. Augustine was a veteran of the US Army having served in Korea and Vietnam. He retired as a Staff Sergeant after a 25 year military career. He loved to fish, ride horses and was an excellent cook. He was preceded in death...

Gladys N. Ross

Gladys N. Ross

Jul 5, 2009

Gladys N. Ross passed away July 5, 2009 in Pueblo, Colorado. She was born Nov 13, 1919 in Fowler, Colorado. She was preceded in death by her parents and 5 brothers. Her survivors include her husband Wilbur Ross, of Colorado City, Colorado; sons, Art Ross, of Pueblo West and Bill Ross, of Anchorage, Alaska; daughter, Sally Call, a full time...