Mardell LaRae Costa passed away October 11, 2016 in Pueblo, Colorado. Mardell was born December 13, 1957 in Sterling, Colorado to Russell and Maxine Beebe. She was the owner and operator of the Pepper Coach Cafe for many years and took great pleasure in watching people eat and enjoy her food. She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Melody Beebe-Hartzler and her daughter Samantha. Mardell is survived by her husband of 32 years, Doug; their children Cassie (Terry) Losey, Cali (Brant Ashley) Costa and Doug (Tiffany Powell) Costa II; grandchildren Parker Gradisar, Aileen Costa, Kade Ashley and Alan MacIntyre; her brother Steve (Julie) Halsted; nieces and nephews, Russell Gene (Gwen) Halsted, Julie Halsted, Jason Medved and Dallas (Hallie) Kochevar as well as several other relatives. At her request cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held on Monday, October 17, 2016 at 2 pm in the Davis Memorial Chapel.