Obituaries

Hazel M. Williamson

Hazel M. Williamson

Aug 4, 2008

Hazel M. Williamson. On Aug 4, 2008 Hazel was reunited with her soulmate and beloved husband Roy. Hazel was born in Neodesha, Kansas to Garnet and William Koger. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and siblings, Earl and Ruthe. She is survived by her beloved and loving daughter Elke (Prof. Robert J.) Pugel, as well as her...

Helen Pauline Gebinine

Helen Pauline Gebinine

Aug 2, 2008

Helen P. Gebinine passed away August 2, 2008 in Denver, Colorado. Helen was born Dec 25, 1924 in Walsenburg, Colorado to Jack and Jean McKenzie and had lived in Pueblo since 1972. She was preceded in death by her husband Eugene in 1970 as well as her brothers John and Gordon McKenzie and sisters Isabel Crader and Margaret Zanetel. Helen...

Ethel Alice Messersmith

Ethel Alice Messersmith

Jul 27, 2008

Ethlyn A. Messersmith passed away July 27, 2008 at her home in Pueblo. Ethel was born Aug 26, 1915 in Burlingame, Kansas to Henry Guy and Orma Dean Burton. She was a caring person and will be remembered as having a very loving heart. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Thomas H. Messersmith, as well as...

Bruce F. Millward

Bruce F. Millward

Jul 25, 2008

Bruce F. Millward passed away July 25, 2008 in Pueblo, Colorado. Bruce was born Sept 9, 1948 in Jackson, Wyoming to Price E. and LaVern Millward. Bruce spent most of his life in Jackson as a cowboy. He loved horses and roping. His survivors include his sister Sharon (James) Georgis, of Pueblo West, CO. Funeral services will be held on...

Carl R. Escheman

Carl R. Escheman

Jul 18, 2008

Carl R. Escheman, passed away July 18, 2008 in Pueblo. Carl was born Dec 30, 1916 in Blanca, Colorado to Henry and Louise Escheman. His love for his family was evident in everything he did. His gentle good nature, warm humor and strong sense of fair play endeared him to everyone who had the good fortune to know him. He...

Dorothy Jean Carpenter

Dorothy Jean Carpenter

Jul 15, 2008

Dorothy J. Carpenter, passed away peacefully at home on July 15, 2008. Dorothy was born on May 2, 1924 in Paullina, Iowa to Ben and Ella Hellmann. She graduated from Paullina High School and received her Bachelor’s degree from Coe College in Iowa. After moving to Colorado Springs she worked for Braniff Airways and was a substitute teacher. In 1966,...

Dorothy C. Rose

Dorothy C. Rose

Jul 14, 2008

Dorothy C. Rose passed away July 14, 2008 in Pueblo. Dorothy was born Nov 21, 1920 in Buffalo Lake, Minnesota and had lived in Pueblo since 1956. She was preceded in death by her parents Nels and Erma Nelson and three brothers. Her survivors include her children James Wade, William Wade, Roxane (Keith) Bullard and David (Debbie) Rose, 3 sisters,...

Charline Finch

Charline Finch

Jul 9, 2008

N. Charline Finch passed away July 9, 2008 in Pueblo, Colorado. Charline was born on June 18, 1941 in Pueblo to Charlie E. Finch and Vivian H. Davis Finch. She was employed in Riverton Wyoming for many years before retiring and returning to Pueblo in 2006. Her surivors include her mother Vivian(Frank) Dobis, of Pueblo, brother Frank Dobis, Jr as...

Brenda Diane Lee

Brenda Diane Lee

Jun 28, 2008

Brenda Diane Lee passed away June 28, 2008 in Pueblo. Diane was born Oct 20, 1953 in Ozark, Alabama to Bernard Johnson and Mattie Ruth Johnson. She enjoyed people and her many friends made while working at Burger King and Popeyes. She was a member of the F.O. Eagles #145 Auxiliary and enjoyed many crafts. Diane was preceded in death...

Linda Marie Martinez

Linda Marie Martinez

Jun 26, 2008

Linda M. Martinez passed away June 26, 2008 in Pueblo. Linda was born Sept 27, 1957 in Pueblo to Robert and Nina Finley. She was a graduate of East High School and had been employed at the Belmont Lodge Nursing Home. She enjoyed camping, fishing and especially loved spending time with her family. Linda was preceded in death by her...

Thomas R. Smith, M.D.

Thomas R. Smith, M.D.

Jun 23, 2008

Thomas R. Smith, M.D. died June 23, 2008 in Pueblo after a valiant two year struggle against lung cancer. He was born Sept 25, 1941 in Rocky Ford, CO to Bertha and Grady Smith of Fowler. He graduated from Fowler High School, Augustana College, Souix Falls, SD and the University of Colorado School of Medicine in Denver. He completed his...

Ted Earl Drummond

Ted Earl Drummond

Jun 17, 2008

Ted Earl Drummond, passed away June 17, 2008 at his home in Pueblo. Ted was born on Jan. 13, 1929 in Pueblo to Guy O. and Bess Drummond. A 1946 graduate of Central High school, a veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard, worked for the Pueblo School District for 15 years, owned Ted’s barber shop and during his 58 years,...

Drucilla June Lee

Drucilla June Lee

Jun 9, 2008

Drucilla June Lee passed away June 9, 2008 in Pueblo. She was born June 20, 1929 in Kansas City, MO. “Dru” was known as an accomplished homemaker who enjoyed sewing, knitting, crafts, reading and baking her “blue ribbon” apple pie. We all enjoyed her hearty laugh and sense of humor. She will be sadly missed but fondly remembered. Dru was...

Diana C. Dunfee

Diana C. Dunfee

Jun 7, 2008

Diana C. Dunfee, our beloved mother, left this earth on Saturday, June 7, 2008 to join her husband and soul mate for eternity. Diana was a dedicated wife and mother. She took great pleasures in simple things and saw beauty in Gods’ creations. She was full of life and was a true believer that we are only as old as...

George E. Grace

George E. Grace

Jun 1, 2008

George E. Grace passed away June 1, 2008 in Pueblo. George was born Nov. 22, 1939 in Pueblo to Bernice and Elizabeth Grace and had lived here nearly his entire life. He was a Veteran having served in the U.S. Army. George worked as a Cook and a Truck Driver as well as operating an Appliance Repair business for many...

Patricia Jean Biby

Patricia Jean Biby

May 29, 2008

Patricia J. Biby passed away May 29, 2008 in Pueblo. Patricia was born Oct 24, 1927 in Pueblo to Anton and Mary Mehle. She enjoyed cooking for and visiting with family and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years Clarence E. Biby in 2006 and her grandson Kenneth Chain in 2007. Her survivors include her...

Helen Arlene Goodwin

Helen Arlene Goodwin

May 25, 2008

Helen Arlene Goodwin went to be with the Lord on May 25, 2008 in Pueblo. Helen was born in Corning, Iowa on July 6, 1934 and had lived in Pueblo for 55 years. Helen was strong willed in her many fights with cancer. She loved to spend time with her family as well as camping, fishing, cooking, shopping, and trips...

Betty Joe Paynter

Betty Joe Paynter

May 20, 2008

Betty Joe Gilmer Paynter passed away May 20, 2008 in Pueblo, Colorado. Mrs. Paynter was born on November 22, 1930 in Harlam, Kentucky to Norton B. Gilmer and Nancy Brown Gilmer. She was a graduate of Winchester High School and received a BA in English, Speech and Dramatic Arts from the University of Kentucky in 1952. She was a homemaker...

William B. Blackwell

William B. Blackwell

May 12, 2008

WILLIAM B. BLACKWELL passed away May 12, 2008 in Pueblo. William was born in Pueblo on July 7, 1950 and had lived here his entire life. He was employed in the wholesale plumbing business for many years. Bill is survived by his wife Patricia Blackwell of Pueblo, children William (Bonnie) Blackwell of Pueblo, Philip Blackwell of Arvada, Steven Blackwell of...

Joseph Edmund Romero

Joseph Edmund Romero

May 11, 2008

JOSEPH EDMUND ROMERO , of Pueblo West, went to be with the Lord on May 11, 2008. He was born February 11, 1946 in Pueblo. Ed began teaching in Cuba, NM before returning to Pueblo where he was a district 60 teacher and administrator for 28 years prior to retiring in 2003. Ed was preceded in death by his father...