Kay Riggio

Dolores "Kay" Riggio, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother passed away peacefully on June 15, 2024 in Pueblo, Colorado. She was born in WaKenney, Kansas on May 14, 1939 to Earl and Katherine Coleman. She married Jack Eugene Riggio on July 21, 1957 in Pueblo, Colorado and they were fortunate to spend 66 years together.

Family and friends were extremely important in her life. She will be remembered as a giving and caring person, a shoulder to lean on and an ear for guidance and advice. Her great love of gardening, sewing and art will be remembered by all those who loved and knew her. Kay enjoyed crafting hand-quilted banners for her church sanctuary. She also made individualized quilts for each great-grandchild, as well as championship blankets for Greyhound Racing across the country.

Family traditions were always special around the holidays. Kay was an excellent baker of great cookies, cakes and potica. Kay’s Christmas decorations were one of a kind.

Kay was preceded in death by three siblings; Kemper, Gene, and Donald Coleman.

Kay is survived by her husband Jack, her three sons Jack Michael Riggio (Beverly) of Gilbert, AZ; Frank Jeffery Riggio (Terra) of Pueblo, CO; and John Andrew Riggio (Lilli) of Pueblo, CO. Six grandchildren Brianna Jill Riggio (Cheyne) of Fort Collins, CO; Kaitlin Jae Molina (Jimmy) of Las Vegas, NV; Lindsay Renee Richardson (Justin) of Pueblo, CO; Krista Jean Perino (Anthony) of Orlando, FL; Frank Jeffery Riggio (Ashleigh) of Orlando, FL; Eric Daniel Garcia of Denver, CO. Kay’s eight great grandchildren were a source of much joy and she came to know each and every one of them! In addition, Kay was blessed with and is survived by her loving sister-in laws Joan Lawson of TX and Joan Coleman of SD and many nieces, nephews and friends.

Kay and Jack were founding members of King of Kings Lutheran Church. Memorial service will be held at their church on Friday June 21, 2024 at 2561 Vinewood Lane, Pueblo CO at 11:00 am. Reception and lunch to follow service.

In lieu of flowers please feel free to donate to Paws of Pueblo at pawspueblo.org.

Online condolences at DavisMortuary.com