Obituaries

Laura L. Banister

Laura L. Banister

Nov 13, 2008

Laura L. Banister passed away Nov 13, 2008 in Pueblo. Laura was born January 23, 1947 in Canon City to Levi and Viola James and had lived in Pueblo for nearly 25 years. In addition to her ministry, she was a prolific writer and photographer and had several works published. Laura is survived by her children, Allen Hawley, Steven Rayburn,...

Mary Jane McPherson

Mary Jane McPherson

Nov 2, 2008

Mary Jane McPherson passed away Nov 2, 2008 in Pueblo. Mary was born March 13, 1943 in Denver, Colorado to Dean and Elizabeth Barnhart and had lived in Pueblo for the last 25 years. She was an avid Arts and Crafts artist and served as a volunteer/educator at El Pueblo History Museum for nearly 20 years. Mary is survived by...

Gerald W. Bricka

Gerald W. Bricka

Oct 28, 2008

Gerald W. Bricka passed away Oct 28, 2008 in Pueblo. Gerald was born Aug 26, 1947 in Cincinnati, OH, the only child to Wayne and Frances Bricka who preceded him in death. He enjoyed travel, history and had a love for flying. He was a member of the Experimental Aircraft Assn and the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Assn. Mr. Bricka...

Floyd L. Ridgway

Floyd L. Ridgway

Oct 19, 2008

Floyd L. Ridgway passed away October 19, 2008 in Pueblo. Floyd was born on June 21, 1925 in Swink, CO to Oliver and Sammi Ridgway and had lived in Pueblo most of his life. He graduated from Central High School in 1943 before entering the U.S. Navy where he served in the Pacific Theater during WWII. Floyd was employed at...

Charlene R. Edwards

Charlene R. Edwards

Oct 19, 2008

Charlene R. Edwards lost her long and valiant battle with ovarian and breast cancer on October 19, 2008. Charlene was born Sept 20, 1955 in Pueblo to Richard and Bernice Bell and was a 1974 graduate of East High School. She will be remembered for her kind heart and her willingness to help others. She was preceded in death by...

Pauline E. Gideon

Pauline E. Gideon

Oct 10, 2008

Pauline E. Gideon, 100, passed away October 10, 2008 in Pueblo. Pauline came to Pueblo several years ago to live near her nephew; Charles P. Gideon who is among her survivors. Special thanks go to the Care Givers at University Park Care Center where she has lived the last three years. Also, Sangre de Cristo Hospice was wonderful and we’ll...

David V. Fern

David V. Fern

Oct 5, 2008

David V. Fern passed away October 5, 2008 in Pueblo. He was born on April 21, 1940 in Pueblo to Roy and Hazel Fern and was a Graduate of Central High School. David was an Eagle Scout, a Champion Marksman in the ROTC and National Guard, an avid Outdoorsman and was a member of Eagles Aerie #145 in Pueblo. He...

Henrietta M. Unwin

Henrietta M. Unwin

Oct 4, 2008

Henrietta M. Unwin, formerly of Reading, PA, died Oct 4, 2008 in Pueblo, Colorado. She was born Aug 23, 1917 in Minot, North Dakota to May and Alfred Unwin. She received a B.A. degree from the State Teacher’s College in Minot and a M.A. degree in Social Service Administration from the University of Chicago. She was a charter member of...

Elsie Oster

Elsie Oster

Sep 28, 2008

Elsie Oster passed away Sept 28, 2008 in Pueblo. Elsie was born June 15, 1916 in Loveland, Colorado to William and Caroline Ebel. She and her husband farmed and ranched in the Beulah area for 50 years before moving to Pueblo in 1995. Elsie was preceded in death by her husband Albert Oster in 1999 as well as a granddaughter...

Justin Forgy

Justin Forgy

Sep 22, 2008

Justin Forgy passed away as the reult of an automobile accident on Sept 22, 2008 near Castle Rock, Colorado. Justin was born in Pueblo, COlorado on December 4, 1983 and was a 2002 Graduate of South High School. He will be ever remembered for his creative talents in art and writing. Justin is survived by his parents Dale (Melody May)...

Rupert Joe Valdez

Rupert Joe Valdez

Sep 9, 2008

Rupert Joe Valdez passed away unexpectedly on Sept 9, 2008 at is home in Pueblo. Rupert was born Sept 21, 1928 in Walsenburg, Colorado to Fred and Carrie Aragon Valdez. He was a veteran of the US Army. Rupert retired from U.S.C. in 1985 and had enjoyed working for the last 30 years doing various security guard jobs, especially during...

Goldie Eva Montoya

Goldie Eva Montoya

Sep 9, 2008

Goldie Eva Montoya passed away Sept 9, 2008 in Pueblo. Goldie was born Jan 10, 1917 in Cyril, Oklahoma to John and Katherine Bush. She is survived by her husband Tom, of the family home, her brothers Paul Bush of CA and Robert Bush of OK, her sister Betty Cowen, of OK, as well as several nieces, nephews and other...

Calvin William Jones

Calvin William Jones

Sep 7, 2008

Calvin W. Jones passed away Sept 7, 2008 in Pueblo. Cal was born July 13, 1925 in Gary, Indiana to Stanley and Helena Jones. Calvin was a veteran of the US Navy having served during WWII. He retired after 30 years of service as a letter carrier for the US Post Office. Cal was a member of the CF&I Fin...

Thomas Lowell Cowen

Thomas Lowell Cowen

Sep 1, 2008

Thomas L. Cowen, 70, passed away Sept 1, 2008 in Pueblo. Preceded in death by his parents, Lowell and Wilma Cowen and grandparents Thomas and Effie Elloitt. Tom is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Pam, children Thomas II (Annette) Cowen, Cherri (Charles) Purcell, Jeffrey (Barbara) Cowen. His legacy will continue through his 5 grandchildren; Joshua and Devon...

Nicole Andrea Dominguez

Nicole Andrea Dominguez

Aug 30, 2008

Nicole Andrea Schrock Dominguez joined her mother in heaven on Aug 30, 2008. Born June 15, 1976 in Reno NV and raised in Globe, AZ though she called Pueblo home for nearly 20 years. The Centennial High School (1994) and University of Southern Colorado (1998) graduate found “the one” and got married on Aug 10, 2005. For too long, Nicole...

John Irvin Ladd

John Irvin Ladd

Aug 27, 2008

John I. Ladd, Colonel, US Army (RET), died August 27, 2008. Born January 22, 1912 in Pueblo, CO, to Albert Alan Ladd and Carrie Bernard Ladd. Survived by daughter, Donna (Peter) Gruitch, Green Mountain Falls, four grandchildren, seven great grandchildren, and four great, great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife of 72 years, Mildred Schuster Ladd. In...

Sandra Louise Sohrt

Sandra Louise Sohrt

Aug 24, 2008

Sandra Louise Curtsinger Sohrt passed away Aug 24, 2008 in Pueblo. Sandra was born July 31, 1969 in Pueblo and was a graduate of Centennial High School. She was preceded in death by her 3 sets of grandparents, her step father Russell McGee, her brother William Curtsinger and son-in-law Nick Heine. Her survivors include her husband Martin Sohrt, of Co...

Rudy William Conner

Rudy William Conner

Aug 23, 2008

Rudy W. Conner, 55, passed away Aug 23, 2008 at his home in Colorado City. Rudy was born Sept 25, 1952 in Ashland, Oregon to Ralph E. and Leola J. Conner. He was a veteran of the US Army, having served during Operation Desert Storm. His survivors include a brother and a sister as well as nieces and nephews. Cremation...

Gladys McDaniel

Gladys McDaniel

Aug 22, 2008

Gladys McDaniel passed away August 22, 2008 in Pueblo. Gladys was born November 25, 1925, in La Junta, Colorado. After high school, she became a registered nurse, and worked in various facilities in Pueblo, mostly at CFI Dispensary. She is preceded in death by husband Donald, sister Mary Evelyn (Paul), and half brother Carl Chapman. She is survived by son...

Alleyne E. Moneyhun

Alleyne E. Moneyhun

Aug 18, 2008

Alleyne E. Moneyhun passed away Aug 18, 2008 at her home in Trinidad. Nana, as she was affectionately known, was born July 17, 1927 in Wichita, Kansas, one of three children to Frank and Mable Fisher. On Mary 20, 1946, she married RD Moneyhun and they have been residents of Trinidad since 1988. She was a longtime member of the...

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