Obituaries
Norman D. Smith
Mar 20, 2018
Norman D. Smith, 92, formerly of Boone, passed away March 20, 2018 in Pueblo West, CO. He was preceded in death by his parents Russell and Sylvia Smith; his wife Peg; his daughter Paula; son Bob as well as 3 brothers and 1 sister. Norman is survived by his daughters, Pat (Joe) Wilson, Pam (Mark) Brasby and Penny Coyle; his...
Jacob Alan Kurtz
Feb 27, 2018
Jacob Alan Kurtz passed away unexpectedly on February 27, 2018 in Pueblo, Colorado. Jake was born September 24, 1992 in Pueblo to Jeff and Mona Kurtz. He was a 2011 graduate of Centennial High and received his Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from CSUP in 2016. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends, reading, writing, attending concerts and he loved...
Frances Nettie Garbiso
Feb 19, 2018
Frances Nettie Garbiso was born on June 3, 1924 to Eustaquio and Elvira (Vigil) Ribali and lost her battle to dementia/ Alzheimer at her daughter Barbara and son-in-law Ray’s home in Walsenburg, CO, on February 19, 2018 at the age of 93, just four months before her June birthday. Frances was born on her parent’s farm east of Walsenburg, CO,...
Hazel J. Genova
Feb 19, 2018
Hazel June Genova, passed on February 19, 2018 in Pueblo, Colorado. Hazel was born in Kansas on June 28, 1923. She joins her beloved husband Dominic Genova, whom she dearly missed, son Ronald, and her brother and sisters. She retired from Pueblo School District #60 where she worked in the cafeteria as a cook. Hazel enjoyed playing canasta with her...
Melba Grace Knowlton
Feb 10, 2018
Melba Grace Rafferty Knowlton Melba Grace Rafferty Knowlton, 96, a lifetime resident of this area, died Feb. 10, 2018 in Fowler. A memorial service to celebrate her life will be held Sat., Feb. 17, 11 a.m., at the United Methodist Church, 302 S. Main Street with pastors Brian Blackburn and Tom H. Thomas presiding. A lunch at the church will...
Kevin "Pops" J. Perkins
Feb 3, 2018
Kevin "Pops" Perkins, 59, passed peacefully with family by his side on Saturday February 3, 2018 in Pueblo, Colorado. Kevin did not want a funeral; therefore, a wake will be held from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday February 16th, at the Downtown Bar located at 103 Central Plaza in Pueblo, Colo. Friends are invited to come celebrate Kevin’s life with...
Kathryn Tabeling Clark
Feb 2, 2018
Kathryn Tabeling Clark passed away Feb 2, 2018 in Pueblo. Kathryn was born Oct 6, 1923 in Champaign, IL, one of 8 children to Horace and Martha Hill. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Bruce, son Mike and 6 siblings. Her survivors include her children Tom (Rachel) Tabeling, Richard (Julie) Tabeling and Larry (Natalia) Tabeling, 7 grandchildren,...
Olivia C. Kochevar
Feb 2, 2018
Olivia Chavez Kochevar, 89, peacefully passed away on Feb. 2, 2018, in the home that she loved and enjoyed so much. She was a devoted wife, mother and friend, and she will be dearly missed by those who knew and loved her. She grew up on an oil baron’s ranch in Dawson, N.M., in a 3-room, dirt-floored shack with her...
Vickie Failing
Jan 30, 2018
Vickie Ann Failing passed away unexpectedly on January 30, 2018 in Pueblo. Vickie was born in Pueblo on May 26, 1962 to Jerry and Patricia Failing. She was a 1980 graduate of Pueblo East High School and recently retired as the CEO of Horizons Credit Union. Vickie was an avid Denver Broncos fan, she loved animals and enjoyed trips to Cripple Creek. Vickie was preceded...
Fay M. Hadwiger
Jan 27, 2018
Fay M. Hadwiger, 97, passed away Jan 27, 2018 in Pueblo. She was born in Beulah and spent her entire life there. Fay was the last of the Charles Klipfel children. Preceded in death by her husband John. Her survivors include her children Chuck Hadwiger, Jerry Hadwiger, Jonnalee Cline, Delane Alford and Le Etta Edwards; several grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces,...
Lee Oldham
Jan 26, 2018
Nellie Lee Wands Oldham passed away on January 26, 2018, after 92 wonderful years. Lee was born in Pueblo, Colorado on July 5, 1925. She was the oldest of 6 children born to Nellie Juanita Wands and George Lee Arthur Wands. Lee lived on the ranch her parents owned in a small house that her father built. Lee helped her...
Robert Mitchell
Jan 23, 2018
Robert Mitchell, passed away unexpectedly on January 23, 2018 in Pueblo, Colorado. Bob was on born May 2, 1941 in Pueblo to Claude and Gladys Mitchell. He was a 1959 graduate of Pueblo Central High School and was employed in sales at CF&I for 39 years before his retirement. Bob was a co-founder of the CSH Museum where together with...
Esther O. Coy
Jan 20, 2018
Esther O. Coy was born on March 8, 1931 and died on January 20, 2018 in Pueblo, Colorado. Your love was a blessing, your memory a treasure, you are loved beyond words and missed beyond measure. Her hobbies were crafting, her grandchildren and her morning coffee. Esther is survived by several family members including 3 generations of grandchildren. Cremation has...
Daniel A. Gale, Col. US Army (Ret.)
Jan 16, 2018
Daniel A. Gale, Col. U.S. Army (Ret.) passed away, Jan 16, 2018. Dan was born on Sept 9, 1928 in Lansdowne, PA, to Edison and Dorothea Gale. Following high school, he enlisted in the U. S. Army serving in occupied Japan during World War II. The GI Bill enabled him to attend Pueblo Junior College (PCC) and the University of...
Ervin Andrew Junior Burk
Jan 11, 2018
Ervin Andrew Junior Burk, affectionately known as "E.A.J", passed away January 11, 2018 in Pueblo, Colorado. Ervin was born July 31, 1928 in Holly, Colorado to Eddie and Lela Mae Burk. He was a veteran having served as a mechanic in the US Air Force. He was a Deputy Sheriff in Green County Missouri before he returned to Pueblo where he...
Gertrude "Gerty" Reeves
Jan 3, 2018
Gertrude Ann Reeves passed away January 3, 2018 in Pueblo, Colorado. She was born January 25, 1925 in Sioux City, Iowa. Gerty was preceded in death by her longtime companion Gould H. Shriner II and her son Tommy Reeves. Her survivors include her sons David and Marty Reeves, and Gould’s children Gould H. Shriner III and Marcia Lee Davis. Cremation...
Angelo Velasco
Dec 13, 2017
Angelo Velasco,74, passed away Wednesday December 13, 2017. He is the son of Pedro and Mary Velasco; brother of Esther Stark, Frank Velasco, JoAnn (Gary) Edgar, Louise (Darrell) Greig and Debra (Ken) Taylor; Father of Todd and Talby (Christie) Velasco and grandfather of Joshua Velasco. Angelo enjoyed spending time with friends, family gatherings, golfing and fishing. A memorial gathering was...
Dorvin C. Cornelison
Nov 21, 2017
Dorvin Carroll Cornelison passed away peacefully at home on November 21, 2017 with his loving family by his side. He was born August 25, 1941 in Pueblo. Dorvin was a veteran of the US Army and worked at Midwest Steel and Iron for 20 years before retiring from the Trane Corporation after 18 years. Dorvin was an avid golfer and...
Christopher J. Valdez
Nov 14, 2017
Christopher Joseph Valdez, 57, went to be with his Lord on November 14, 2017. Chris was preceded in death by his wife Phyllis; his parents, Rupert and Rose Valdez and his brother Martin Valdez. He is survived by his children; JJ, Christopher (Shantelle) and Crystal Valdez as well as 5 grandchildren whom he loved very much. He is also...
Carol Wands
Nov 4, 2017
Carol Louise Wands passed away November 4, 2017 in Pueblo, Colorado. She was born October 28, 1942 in Pueblo to Russell and Dorothy Longgrear. Carol graduated from Centennial High School in 1960, attended Western State College and graduated from Southern Colorado State College, now CSU-Pueblo. She taught 2nd grade at Morton Elementary School before starting a family and becoming...
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