Huerfano County, Pueblo County, and Las Animas County, Colorado.  The Tri-County Obituary Project Coordinator is Louise Adams . This page contributed by Karen Mitchell. NOTE: Please use your BACK button to return to where you were. - D - Daberkow, Alan Alan Dean Daberkow - Pueblo Chieftain - October 17, 2016 - Alan Dean Daberkow, 53, of Pueblo, passed away Oct. 8, 2016. Survived by his mother, Dora Daberkow; siblings, Terence (Debby) Daberkow of Pueblo, Kevin (Susan) Daberkow of Fremont, Calif., and Susan Daberkow of Pueblo West; nephews, Zeb (Natalie) Clayton and Jared Daberkow; nieces, Kelsey and Avery Daberkow; great-nephews, Charlee Hargas and Von Clayton. Preceded in death by his father, Melvern; and sister, Linda Daberkow. Alan was born Feb. 28, 1963, in Pueblo. He was a 1980 graduate of Pueblo South. He enjoyed playing basketball, camping and fishing with friends and family, photography and loved a good stereo system. Viewing, 10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 20, 2016, followed by the funeral service at 10:30 a.m., both at Trinity Lutheran Church, 701 W. Evans Ave., with Pastor Randy Bolt officiating. Entombment, Mountain View Cemetery Chapel Mausoleum. In lieu of food and flowers, memorials may be made to Trinity Lutheran School Scholarship Fund. Daberkow, Jacqueline Jacqueline “Jackie” Daberkow - Pueblo Chieftain - December 11, 2016 - Jacqueline “Jackie” Daberkow, 63, passed away unexpectedly Dec. 8, 2016. Survived by her mother, Marie Daberkow; siblings, Evelyn Daberkow, Randy (Christine) Daberkow, both of Pueblo, and Dan (Audrey) Daberkow of Pueblo West; nephews and nieces, Ryan (Jennifer) Daberkow, Brianna (Aron) VanSickle, Stacey (David) Freeman and Sarah Daberkow; five great-nephews and great-nieces; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Preceded in death by her father, Willis F. Daberkow. Jackie was born Aug. 30, 1953, in Pueblo. She had a long nursing career starting in Pueblo at St. Mary Corwin Hospital, later in Amarillo, Texas, and then at the Colorado Department of Corrections. Jackie was also a cat lover! Cremation, Montgomery & Steward Crematorium. Memorial service, 11 a.m. Monday, Dec. 12, 2016, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 701 W. Evans Ave. Interment, Mountain View Cemetery. In lieu of food and flowers, memorials may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church. Daberkow, Melvern Melvern Lee Daberkow - Pueblo Chieftain - September 13, 2016 - Melvern Lee Daberkow, 86, passed away Sept. 10, 2016. Survived by his wife of 60 years, Dora; children, Terence (Debby) of Pueblo, Kevin (Susan) of Fremont, Calif., Alan of Pueblo and Susan of Pueblo West; siblings, Arlene Kander of Sioux City, Neb., and Merlin of Pueblo; sisters-in-law, Marie and Madge; grandchildren, Zeb (Natalie) Clayton, Kelsey, Jared and Avery Daberkow; great-grandchildren, Charlee Hargas and Von Clayton. Preceded in death by his daughter, Linda; parents, William and Hilda Daberkow; brothers, Willis, Hilmer and Norman. Melvern was born Aug. 30, 1930, in West Point, Neb. He was a sales manager for Benfatti Furniture and retired after 35 years of service. He enjoyed fishing, camping and was an avid reader. An active member of Trinity Lutheran Church and Lutheran Laymen’s League. Viewing, 10 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 15, 2016, followed by the funeral service at 10:30 a.m., both at Trinity Lutheran Church, 701 W. Evans Ave. Entombment, Mountain View Cemetery. In lieu of food and flowers, memorials may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church or Trinity Lutheran School. Daberkow, Norman Norman Daberkow - Pueblo Chieftain - December 10, 2014 - Norman Daberkow, 78, passed away Dec. 8, 2014. Survived by his wife, Madge; children, Eric (Lucy) and Maureen; grandchildren, Amelie and Emma; siblings, Melvern (Dora), Merlin and Arlene Kander; sister-in-law, Marie; numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by brothers, Willis and Hilmer. Norman served in the U.S. Army, retired from the U.S. Postal Service and was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church. Cremation, Montgomery & Steward Crematorium. Memorial service, 10:30 a.m. Friday, Dec. 12, 2014, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 701 W. Evans. Memorials may be made to charity of choice. Dace, Carol Sue Carol Sue Swartz Dace - Pueblo Chieftain - January 3, 2016 - Carol Sue Swartz Dace, 78, passed away Dec. 25, 2015. Carol Sue Swartz Dace Cremation and arrangements pending. Dace, Frank Frank Dace - Pueblo Chieftain - March 11, 2017 - Frank Dace, 85, passed away March 7, 2017. Survived by wife of 66 years, Carol J. Dace; children, Debbie DeGrado, Greg (Kathy) Dace, Marilyn McGrath, Brenda (Ralph) Wing; 11 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; six great-great-grand-children; and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by sister, Vera (John) Pacheco; brother, Raymond (Carol Sue) Dace; grandson, Luke Dace; and son-in-law, Larry Maxwell. Frank was born to Eveline and John Gregory Dace in Manchester, England, on March 18, 1931. He retired from the CF&I and was a co-owner of Dace Bros. Excavating. Frank knew not a stranger. Everyone who knew him loved him. Viewing, 10 a.m., followed by service at 11 a.m. Monday, March 13, 2017, in the Montgomery & Steward Chapel. Entombment, Mountain View Cemetery. Dageenakis, Eleanor Eleanor Holliday Dageenakis - Chronicle News - October 16, 2003 - Eleanor Holliday Dageenakis, 80, of Colorado Springs died October 13, 2003, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Grand Junction of pneumonia. She was born in Washington, D.C., to John Holliday and Eleanor McSorley. On August 21, 1958 she married George Dageenakis in Washington, D.C. He preceded her in death in 1992. Mrs. Dageenakis worked at the Base Exchange at Peterson Air Force Base. Her favorite pastimes were reading and drawing. Survivors include a daughter, Jane Dageenakis and her husband, Morgan Whaley, of Grand Junction; a son, Michael Dageenakis and his wife, Miranda, of Bremerton, Washington; a brother, Ernest Holliday, of Virginia; five grandchildren, Jason, Joshua, Amanda, Dustin, and Dakota; and two great-grandchildren, Kayla and Brennen. Viewing will be from 3 to 7 p.m. on Thursday at Swan Law Cascade Chapel in Colorado Springs. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday at Swan Law Cascade Chapel. Interment will follow at Fort Logan in Denver, Friday, October 17, at 1:30 p.m. in Area C. She was a thirty-year cancer survivor. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, 1445 N. Union, #100, Colorado Springs, CO 80909. Dagel, Dorathy Dorathy Dagel - Pueblo Chieftain - September 23, 2014 - Dorathy M. Dagel, 88, passed away Sept. 20, 2014, peacefully surrounded by family. Survived by children, Bruce Dagel, Steven (Jean) Dagel, Alan (Eloise) Dagel and Paula (Patrick) Sissel; eight grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by her husband, Paul Dagel; and son, Joel Dagel. Dorathy was born to Rodney and Ada Singer on Jan. 13, 1926, in Round Lake, Minn. She volunteered at Rosemount Museum and at the Parkview Hospital gift shop. Special thanks to Rose Ann Papez, the staff at Sharmar and Sangre de Cristo Hospice, for their loving care. Cremation, Montgomery & Steward. Memorial service, 10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2014, in the Montgomery & Steward Chapel, with son, the Rev. Alan D. Dagel officiating. In lieu of food and flowers, memorials may be made to GraceMode or the American Cancer Society through the funeral home. Dagnillo, John G. John G. Dagnillo - Pueblo Chieftain - March 8, 2015 - John G. Dagnillo, 86, died peacefully, with his family around him on March 6, 2015. Survived by his beloved wife of 58 years, Elsie Dagnillo; son, John Dagnillo; granddaughter, Lucy Rose; sisters, Nicoletta Scurba, Josephine Pantello and Rose Fajt; in-laws, Edward (Darlene) Anzlovar and Donald (Shirley) Anzlovar; and numerous nieces and nephews. John was born to Mike and Lucy Dagnillo on Oct. 28, 1928, in Pueblo. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and, after 36 years of service, retired from CF&I having worked in the 40 Inch Mill. He enjoyed fishing, playing cards, farming in St. Charles Mesa and going to Cripple Creek. Most importantly, he loved his family. Member of Eagles Aerie 145, Fidelity Lodge and American Legion Post 203. Viewing, 4 to 6 p.m. Monday, in the Montgomery & Steward Chapel. Funeral Mass, 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 10, 2015, at St. Mary Church, 307 E. Mesa Ave. Interment, Roselawn Cemetery. In lieu of food and flowers, memorials may be made to the Preseren Club through the funeral home. Daher, Elsie Mae Elsie Mae Daher - Pueblo Chieftain - May 10, 2017 - Elsie Mae Daher, 92, was received into the loving arms of her husband, Buddy, and her son, Gary, on Friday, May 5, 2017. She was preceded in death by her parents, Russell and Mamie Yeager; and her sister, Shirley Eads. Survived by her daughters, Ginny Taylor, Nancy (Ed) Mastreno, with whom Elsie desired to live; son, Russ Daher; grandchildren, Jeff Hildebrand, Danielle (Don) Cordsen, Jodi (Frank) Lopez, Ryan (Dawn) Mastreno, Jamie (Jim) Caldwell; 14 great-grandchildren; sister and brother-in-law, Beverly (Richard) Harriman; brother-in-law, Richard Eads; and numerous other relatives. She was a very devoted wife to Buddy and a very loving mother and grandmother. Elsie was an avid bridge player belonging to several different clubs. She loved to read and attend to her garden and flowers. A special thank you to Sangre de Cristo Hospice and staff, especially Craig, Amber and Patrick, for their loving care of our mother. Donations may be made in Elsie's memory to Sangre de Cristo Hospice through the funeral home. A Celebration of Life will take place at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 13, 2017, at Imperial Funeral Home Chapel. Dahl, Mary Mary Yob Dahl - Huerfano World - November 3, 2016 - Mary Yob Dahl was born on July 11, 1914 in Yankee, NM to Remigio Yob and Maria Bertol Yob, who were immigrants from Tyrol, Austria. Mary was the oldest of five children, with three sisters, Modesta, Alma and Erma, and one brother, Davis. When Mary was nine, the family made their way to Dawson, where Mary grew up and eventually married Louis Skender. They had one daughter, Geraldine “Geri” Skender Gooden. After Louis’s death in a hunting accident when Geri was two years old, Mary later met Ed Dahl, who she married on July 1, 1946. They had two daughters, Karen and Treva Mary, who they raised with Geri in Raton, NM. Mary and Ed lived in Raton for 57 years until they moved to be closer to their children and grandchildren in Albuquerque in 2008. Ed and Mary were married for 64 years until Ed’s death in 2010. Mary was a homemaker and a seamstress. Her life was devoted to her husband, children and grandchildren. She taught her children how to live a full happy life without the benefit of lots of money. She instilled in us traditions, frugality and faith. She was known for her delicious foods – most notable her polenta and meat sauce and her baked goods. Her grandchildren looked forward to spending time with her in the summer because they were allowed to eat all of her delicious homemade treats. She also spent time teaching them to can and freeze all of the amazing produce that came from her bountiful garden and numerous fruit trees. Mary Dahl, the queen of the BeeHive home she resided in for the last years of her life, was known for dispensing the wisdom she gleaned over the 102 years that she lived on this Earth. Mary grew up in a simpler time and her life was rich despite meager beginnings. She was famous for educating all of the BeeHive cooks on how to cook like she did, but Mary could also tell you about riding to school on a horse and crossing a creek before she got to school. She could tell you about living through the Great Depression and World War II. She could tell you about the manned space flight to the moon and the assassination of President Kennedy. Mary is preceded in death by her parents, Remigio and Maria Yob; her sisters, Modesta Yob and Alma Yob Ghighlieri; her brother, Davis Yob; her first husband, Louis Skender; her daughter, Treva Mary Dahl Adlof, and her second husband, Ed Dahl. She is survived by her daughters, Geri Skender Gooden, Karen Dahl Johnson, nine grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and one great-great granddaughter. Mary’s death isn’t a time to mourn. We can picture Mary in Heaven with an apron on, cooking in God’s kitchen – homemade spaghetti sauce simmering on the stove, the smell of homemade bread wafting from the oven, and a freshly baked apricot pie on the counter. She will forever be in our hearts through our traditions and our cooking. We love you, our mom, Noni, Grandma, Great-Noni and Great-Great Noni. A Visitation will be held Saturday, November 5, 2016 at 10:30 a.m., followed by a Rosary at 11:30 a.m. and a Mass at 12:00 p.m. at St. Patrick’s – St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, 105 Buena Vista Street, Raton, NM 87740. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Raton, NM. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made in Mary’s name to Holy Ghost Catholic School, 6201 Ross Avenue SE, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87108, or to Strong Marriages, www.strongmarriages.com/give.aspx, or 5999 Summerside Drive, Ste. 106, Dallas, Texas 75252. Dahlberg, Bernice Bernice Dahlberg - Pueblo Chieftain - August 21, 2016 - Bernice Dahlberg, 88. Full notice later. [Editor's Note: No other obituary information found. Findagrave.com indicates maiden name was Pritchard with death as 14 Aug 2016 Rye, Pueblo County, Colorado.] Dahlberg, Robert Robert "Bob" Dahlberg - Pueblo Chieftain - July 20, 2016 - Robert “Bob” Dahlberg, was born in St. Paul, Minn., on Oct. 21, 1925. His parents were Laurence and Esther Dahlberg, both first-generation Americans born of Swedish immigrants. Bob attended Harding High School in St. Paul, Minn. He was 16 when the Japanese struck Pearl Harbor and he was accepted in the Naval Aviation Cadet program to become a pilot, but the Navy waited for him until June when he graduated from high school. Bob’s Marine career spanned both World War II and Korea. During WWII, he was stationed at Fort Lauderdale, El Toro MCAS, Honolulu, Mid-way Island and Camp Pendleton. He flew carrier-based F4 Corsair fighters. Between wars, he married Bernice Pritchard on Sept. 3, 1948, and received a degree in mathematics from the University of Minnesota. In 1950, he was activated for Korea and was stationed at Kimpo Airport just southwest of Seoul. In Korea, Bob flew the F7F Tigercat in close air support of ground troops, including the Battle of the Chosin Reservoir. Bob received the Distinguished Flying Cross for displaying outstanding courage despite limited visibility caused by darkness, smoke, haze and hazardous terrain. At the request of a forward air controller, he attacked enemy mortar positions which were holding up the advance of a Marine infantry battalion in the mountainous terrain northeast of Uijongbu, Korea. During the identification of the target, Bob’s aircraft was damaged when the rear canopy released. Being cognizant of the damage sustained, and realizing the ground unit’s dire need of close air support, he persisted in his attacks until the enemy positions were completely destroyed, thereby allowing our troops to advance. Other notable missions during the Korean War included a low-level flight across northeastern North Korea to see the extent of the MIG strength on three Russian airfields located around Vladivostok. Along with the Distinguished Flying Cross, he received various other air medals. After the war, Bob returned to his wife in St. Paul and worked for the Aeronautics Division of Honeywell Minneapolis and attended law school, receiving his law degree from the St. Paul College of Law. He and Bernice settled in North Oaks, Minn., and began a family. The years took them to Celina, Texas, Boulder, Colo., and finally Rye, Colo., where they retired on the mountain land they loved. Preceded in death by his parents, Laurence and Esther Dahlberg; sister, Betty Lynch; son-in-law, Judson Beall; and too many old flying buddies and good friends to list. Survived by his wife, Bernice Pritchard Dahlberg; children, Lisa Beall (Judson-deceased), Kristopher Dahlberg (Shaw-nee) and Jennie Dahl-berg Hill (Ivor); grandchildren, Kristopher “Keith” Dahlberg (Alexandra), Kimberly Lynn Dahlberg and Katherine Dahlberg MacLeod (Joshua); and the light of his life, great-granddaughter, Kerrigan Dahlberg MacLeod. Although the list of Bob’s accomplishments and sacrifices for his country are extraordinary, he will be most remembered by family and friends for his immense generosity, quick sense of humor, excellent martinis and undying love for his family. He made life better for everyone he met. Semper Fi. Service, 11 a.m. Monday, July 25, 2016, at Rye Methodist Church. Interment, Brookside Cemetery in Rye. Daigle, David David Daigle - Pueblo Chieftain - May 5, 2015 - Mystery - Transient’s murder remains unsolved - He moved around a lot, blurring the trail - David Daigle was found beaten to death early in the evening on May 12, 2002, and after more than 12 years police haven’t figured out who his killer is. Daigle, a Vietnam veteran who police said lived homeless off and on while he resided in Pueblo, was found dead on the loading dock of an empty warehouse on the 200 block of South Santa Fe Avenue around 6:25 p.m. that day. He was 52. Although Daigle’s body was found in the evening, it appeared he had died earlier in the day, according to then-Pueblo County Deputy Coroner Charlie Reyes. Rescue personnel responded to a call from the warehouse that a possible drunken man was passed out and in need of medical attention, then-Pueblo police Sgt. Dave Santos told The Pueblo Chieftain in a story about the death published a couple days later. When the rescue team arrived, they found Daigle unresponsive and noticed that he had injuries to his upper body, so they called police. An autopsy performed on Daigle the day after he was found dead revealed he died from blunt force trauma to the head. Daigle was believed to have been homeless at times and had been in Pueblo for a while, according to Santos. “He had locations in town where he stayed regularly,” Santos was quoted as saying. Police had leads into Daigle’s murder but were never able to pin down any specific suspects. “We’ve got a lot of people who said they saw some individual in the area where (Daigle) was found but we don’t have identification on them,” Santos said in another Chieftain story. The motive behind his killing was unknown at the time and still is. “At this point we’re investigating the death,” Santos said then. “What the motive was, we haven’t established.” Andy McLachlan, who’s currently a deputy chief with the Pueblo Police Department and oversees the investigations bureau, said the fact that Daigle moved around so much made the investigation difficult. “Daigle lived homeless off and on when he was living in Pueblo and he moved around quite a bit and was even with the Bill Hames Carnival Midway show one year,” McLachlan said. “That made this case difficult as detectives had to track down possible witnesses or known associates in different towns along the Front Range.” McLachlan said that there were leads in the case but never any suspects. “Initially we had some leads on people who might have argued with Daigle, but all of those turned out to be untrue or their whereabouts weren’t verified,” he said. “There have not been leads in this case since the initial investigation.” Seferino Anaya, the then-commander of the Pueblo Chapter of the American GI Forum told The Chieftain he was a friend. Anaya used to let Daigle stay at the GI Forum when the elements were hazardous in exchange for him pulling weeds or throwing out the trash. Anaya also used to sometimes give Daigle cash or treat him to lunch. “He talked a lot about his family in the South, living with his grandmother when he was young and his daughter who lives here in town,” Anaya was quoted as saying. “He’d use his phone (at the GI Forum) to call her.” Anaya described Daigle as a likeable man who sometimes kept company with an unsavory crowd. “I don’t know anyone who had any hostility for him,” Anaya said. “I know he’d get together with several guys, transient types, and drink a jug of wine together or whatever they do. I don’t know them, but I told him not to bring those guys around the GI Forum.” The GI Forum and the Pueblo County Veterans Service office worked to defray the cost of Daigle’s funeral, Anaya told The Chieftain. Daigre, Henry Henry Daigre – Walsenburg World – March 27, 1902 – Died at LaVeta, Colorado, Saturday, March 22, 1902, Henry Daigre, age 76 years. Judge Daigre, as he was familiarly known, was one of the pioneers of the Cucharas Valley, having settled here in the early 60s with Col. J. M. Francisco, who just recently preceded him in death. Mr. Daigre was one time Treasurer of Huerfano County and was otherwise prominently identified with the county affairs. He was a Mason of high standing and was buried under the auspices of the local fraternity with the imposing ceremonies of the order. Among friends and attendants from abroad we notice Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Ireland of Blanca, W. E. Smith of Alamosa, Adolph and Fred Unfug, A. Levy, H. Blickhahn, and others from Walsenburg. Judge Henry Daigre he was born in lower Canada in 1832, and spent the first 15 years his life there. In 1853 he went to Louisiana and was afterward employed on the Ohio & Mississippi Railroad with headquarters at St. Louis. The first experience of Judge Daigre with the western frontier was in the summer of 1857, when he was employed by the freighters to drive an ox team from Leavenworth, Kansas, to Ft. Bridge, Utah. The judge remained in the West when he reached the end of his journey and served the government seven months as a volunteer in the Utah troubles. In 1860, when the troops were ordered to New Mexico, he drove a team to Ft. Garland, which at that time was in New Mexican territory. He remained there until 1862, when he entered into partnership with Col. Francisco in the stock raising business, and in 1863 settled in the Cucharas Valley where he raised a crop of wheat on the present site of LaVeta. This partnership continued for 10 years. With the public life of his section Judge Daigre has been intimately identified. In 1873 he was elected County Treasurer and served one term. In 1877 he was chosen County Judge of Huerfano County. He also acted as Deputy Sheriff and Deputy Assessor. In 1866 he was elected County Judge, which office he held for two terms. He has twice been Mayor of LaVeta and has always been active in municipal affairs. Interested in educational affairs, he has rendered efficient service as a member of the school board. In 1875 Judge Daigre married Mrs. Martha Nael, widow of Dr. Nael. She died about 2 ½ years after the marriage. In 1886 he married Alice Collins of Iowa, who with the daughter, Eva Marie, survives him. Dailing, Edna Lou Edna Lou Dailing - Chronicle News - February 26, 2005 - Edna Lou Dailing, age 70 of Aguilar, passed away Tuesday, February 22, 2005, at Parkview Hospital in Pueblo, Colorado. She was born December 5, 1934, in Fort Supply, Oklahoma, to Dean and Ella (Hurst) Bardin. She married George Dailing in Roswell, New Mexico, in 1975. He preceded her in death in October 2003. Edna graduated high school in Woodward, Oklahoma, and worked as an executive assistant for 18 years for Western State Hospital in Fort Supply, Oklahoma. She then went to work for the Social Security Administration from 1975 to 1989, in Roswell, NM, then moved to Aguilar and went to work for Social Security in Trinidad until her retirement at age 65 in 1999. After one year of retirement, she went back to work for the department for two years, retired and was considering going back to work again. Edna was preceded in death by parents; and grandchild Jason Harrison. She is survived by daughters Cheryl (Dave) Harrison of Liberal, Kansas, and Donna Dene Barton of Grapevine, Texas; grandchildren Annie (Conor) Maynard, Jennifer and Bryan Barton. She is also survived by niece Nancy (Rick) Lloyd; nephew Junior (Leda) Dailing. Numerous other nieces; nephews; and cousins survive. Cremation was held and private family services will be held in Fort Supply, Oklahoma, at a later date. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to St. Jude's Hospital, 501 St. Jude's Place, Memphis, TN 38105. The family can be reached at the home of Edna Dailing, 122 San Pedro St., Aguilar, Colorado 81020. The family of Edna Lou Dailing has entrusted her care to Mullare-Murphy Funeral Home. Dailing, George Cecil George Cecil Dailing - Chronicle News - October 16, 2003 - George Cecil Dailing, age 74, passed away on October 14, 2003. He was born on August 8, 1929 to George and Edith Dailing in Wood-ward, Oklahoma. George attended Ft. Supply High School and graduated in 1948. He was married to Edna Lou Bardin on July 2, 1974 in Raton, New Mexico. Edna Lou and George resided in Roswell, New Mexico for 5 years. He was employed by Mountain Bell for 20 years. They then moved to Aguilar in 1980. While in Aguilar, George was employed as a mail route carrier from November, 1982 until he retired in 1994. He was a member of Elks in Roswell, New Mexico. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother and sister-in-law, C.O. and wife Dorothy, and sister Agnes Hepner. He is survived by his wife Edna Lou, daughters Cheryl (Dave) Harrison of Liberal, KS, Donna Barton of Grapevine, TX; sisters, Thelma (John) Brant of Woodward, OK, Bobbie (Bill) Moorehead of Broken Arrow, OK; grandchildren Annie and Conor Maynard of Chicago, IL, Jennifer and Bryan of Grapevine, TX, special niece Nancy (Rick) Loyd of Ft. Supply, OK; special nephew C.O. Jr. (Leta) Dailing of Wichita, KS; and numerous other nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service will be held Friday, October 17 at 2:00 p.m. at the Mullare-Murphy Funeral Home Chapel with Father Phil Coury officiating. The family respectfully requests the omission of food and flowers, and request that memorials may be made to a favorite charity in George’s name. The family of George Cecil Dailing has entrusted arrangements to the Mullare-Murphy Funeral Home. Dake, Mark Mark Dake – Walsenburg World – August 12, 1909 – Died at Strong, Colorado, on Wednesday, August 4, 1909, Mark Dake, at age of 11 months and 15 days, of cholera infantum. The deceased was born in West Virginia, the parents having only recently come to Huerfano County. Dakes, Michael Michael Dakes - Pueblo Chieftain - April 23, 2017 - Michael Dakes, 82, passed away April 20, 2017, in Temecula, Calif. There will be a Wake at 5:30 p.m. Friday, at T.G. McCarthy Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 29, 2017, at St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church, 1010 Spruce St., Pueblo. Interment will follow at Roselawn Cemetery. Dale, Opal I. Opal I. Dale - Chronicle News - September 7, 2006 - Opal I. Dale passed away Sept. 5, 2006 at Mt. San Rafael Hospital. She was 87 years old. Opal was born, Oct. 12, 1918 in Atlantic, Iowa to Robert Britt and Lulu John-son Britt. There were three sons and six daughters from this union. Her surviving siblings include one brother and three sisters. When Opal was a young girl, she moved to Rugby to live with her aunt. This is where she met and married John H. Dale on Dec. 28, 1935. Because John was a coal miner, they lived in several coal mining areas. John preceded her in death in 1989. Opal was a member of the Church of Christ in Trinidad. She attended the Senior Citizens Center in Segundo where she had many dear friends. Opal loved to go on cruises. She enjoyed sewing, crafts, crossword puzzles and playing cards with her great grandchildren. She wanted to be remembered for her love of family and wanting to grow lovingly old. She is survived by her daughters Joyce (Kenneth) Betz of Pine, Colo., and Penni (Herman) Moltrer, Valdez. Her grandchildren include: Monty Betz and Martin Betz of Bailey, Robert (Denise) Fernandez and Ronnie (Roxanne) Fernandez of Segundo, Michelle (Mark) Kendall, Valdez and Sarah (Rich) Cordova, Pueblo. Opal had many great grandchildren whom she loved dearly. They are: Keith Betz, Klayton Betz, Tyler Betz, Kelsey Betz, Tazie Starkey (Fernandez), Tynnia Fernandez, T.J. Fernandez, Katelyn Fernandez, Analyse and Brett Kendall, Emily and Ashely Cordova. Also surviving are sisters: Bernice Danhauer, Lucille McClain and Hazel Blake; brother James Britt and sister-in-law Betty Dale Summers and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Thursday, September 7, 2006 from 2 - 7 p.m. at the Mullare-Murphy Funeral Home in Trinidad. Services will be Friday, Sept. 8, 2006 at 2 p.m. at the Mullare-Murphy Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at the Masonic Cemetery in Trinidad. A dinner will follow at the 'Kennedy Center in Segundo. Pallbearers are Robert Fernandez, Ronnie Fernandez, Mark Kendall, Rich Cordova, Klayton Betz and T.J. Fernandez. The family may be contacted at the home of Herman and Penni Moltrer, 24249 CR 18.4, Trinidad (Valdez) CO 81082 The family has entrusted Mullare-Murphy Funeral Home with the arrangements. Dalhaus, F. C. F. C. Dalhaus – Walsenburg World – August 4, 1910 – Died at Pictou, Colorado on Sunday, July 31, 1910, F. C. Dalhaus, age 60 years. Dalholtz, John R. John R. Dalholtz - The Daily Sentinel - June 29, 2011 - John R. Dalholtz, June 24, 1911 – June 26, 2011. John left this life just a few days after enjoying family and friends in celebrating his 100th birthday. He was born in Starkville, Colorado, the youngest in a family of eight. He attended grade school in Hoehne, CO and high school in Paonia, where he was a member of the football team. He married Edna Langford in 1934 and they moved to El Paso, TX where their daughter, Norma was born. John worked in mining and aviation with a thirst for knowledge that led him to the field of oxygen and acetylene production. This is the skill that enabled him to travel around the world many times in solving production problems and the installation of plants. He and his family lived in Los Angeles and Henderson, NV in the early and mid 1940's. The U.S. Navy then hired him for two years to install and operate plants on a base in Bermuda. The U.S. Air Force then contracted him through civil service and moved he and his family to Japan at the beginning of the Occupation. Between assignments, John and his family made their home with Edna's parent in Hotchkiss, CO. In 1949 John's dream of his own oxygen plant was realized as he and his partners built the Western Slope Oxygen Co. which is still in operation under different ownership. However his travels were not yet over. Edna and John bought and operated a fruit ranch in Palisade where they made many special friends. At the time of his retirement they sold the fruit ranch and moved to Pioneer Village in Clifton where Edna passed away. Several years later John moved to the Atrium in Grand Junction, where he met many new friends and enjoyed a lot of pinochle games. John is survived by daughter, Norma "Dale" (Paul) Dibble; three grandchildren, Vicki Stout of Clifton; Scott (Pilar) Albertson of England, and Kenra (Keith) Scott of Burns, CO; seven great-grandchildren, and one great-great-granddaughter. A memorial service is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on Friday, July 1st at Callahan-Edfast Mortuary, 2515 Patterson Rd. Leland Griffin will officiate. The family would appreciate that in lieu of cards or flowers, contributions be made to Gideon's International, P.O. Box 3762, Grand Junction, CO 81502 or P.O. 1715, Denver, CO 80034. Dall, Edward W. Edward W. "Eddie Spaghetti" Dall - Pueblo Chieftain - December 31, 2017 - Edward W. "Eddie Spaghetti" Dall, 65, of Pueblo passed away unexpectedly, Dec. 26, 2017. Preceded in death by his father, Wesley W. Dall; and son, Shane Dall. Survived by his mother, Dorothy Dall; sister, Alice Dall; daughter, Missi (Rick) Vasquez; favorite granddaughter, Alyssa Garcia; former spouse and friend, Donna Dall; nephew, Brian Clason; niece and goddaughter, Kristen (Eric) Gadd; great-nephew who shares his birthday, Kaid Gadd; very special friends, Roger and Sharleen Lamaak and Edward "Ski" Gawronski; as well as numerous family and friends. Eddie will be missed by all who knew him. He was the kind of guy that if you called at 2 in the morning and needed help, he was there. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 4, 2018, at The Ecumenical Church of Pueblo West. Dallafior, Louis Jr. Louis Dallafior Jr. - Pueblo Chieftain - March 25, 2015 - Louis Dallafior Jr., 62, of Walsenburg, passed away March 21, 2015. Survived by daughter, Rhiannon West; sister, Jennifer Drosdek; brother, Luke Dallafior; three nieces; and two nephews. Graveside service, 1 p.m. Thursday, March 26, 2015, at Roselawn Cemetery. In lieu of food and flowers, memorials may be made to the Brain & Behavior Research Foundation through the funeral home. DallaGuardia, David Kenneth David Kenneth DallaGuardia - Pueblo Chieftain - March 11, 2015 - David Kenneth DallaGuardia, 66, of Pueblo, passed away unexpectedly March 5, 2015. Dave was born March 28, 1948, in Walsenburg, Colo., to the union of Victor and Ruth DallaGuardia. Dave is survived by his loving wife of 24 years, Shawn; three children, David (Gena) of Pueblo West, Victoria (Troy) of Trinidad and Nicholas Guynn (Sabrina) of Phoenix; six grandchildren, Taylor, Ty, Clay, Dylan, Ian and Cody; three siblings, Margaret DallaGuardia, Judy Figal and Paul DallaGuardia; and several nieces, nephews and extended family members. Dave worked for Vidmar Motor Co. for 39 years, retiring in April 2014. He was an avid outdoorsman, hunter and fisherman. Dave loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He will be dearly missed. A celebration of life will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 14, 2015, at Vidmar Motor Co., 600 N. Albany, Pueblo, Colo. Dallas, Sheena May Sheena May Dallas - Pueblo Chieftain - February 3, 2016 - Sheena May Dallas was born on Sept. 7, 1945, in Salida, Colo., in the Railroader’s hospital. Sheena went to be with her Lord and Savior on Jan. 31, 2016. Survived by husband of 29 years, Dennis Dallas; children, Thomas (Kelly) Duran, Adele (Robert) Aguilar, Julie Walton; two sisters, Sharron Casas and Molly Smith; 15 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Sheena played 17 years in the Pueblo Symphony. She was 1st chair violinist, a beloved Sunday school teacher, church youth leader and Bible study leader. Her greatest joys were her family, being a witness for Christ and attending Family Worship Center. Service at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 6, 2016, at Family Worship Center. Flowers and donations accepted at church. Dalrick, Angelina M. Angelina M. "Angie" Dalrick - Chronicle News - March 13, 2013 - Angelina M. "Angie" Dalrick, age 76, passed away March 8, 2013. She was born in Aguilar, Colorado on February 23, 1937 to Mary (DiSalvo) And Angelo Micheli. She attended Aguilar Schools, graduating in 1956. In 1959, Angie was united in marriage to Raymond Dalrick in Trinidad, Colorado. Angie worked at Verderaime Bakery for 12 years and then as cook for Aguilar Truck Stop for over 20 years until her retirement. She liked to knit, crochet, and embroider. Angie was a great cook and served many delicious meals to family and friends. Preceding her in death are parents Mary and Angelo Micheli, husband Raymond Dalrick and brother John Micheli. Survivors are her sons Jeff (Deb) Dalrick, Aguilar, Gerald (Bridget) Dalrick, Trinidad, grandchildren, Tanya (Tim) Gurule, Steven (Elizabeth) Madsen, Randy (Jessica) Dalrick, Aaron Dalrick, Samantha Rhoads, 6 great-grandchildren and expecting another great-grandchild any day. She is also survived by other relatives and friends. Visitation will be Thursday, from 3 pm - 7 pm at the Comi Chapel. Funeral Services will be Friday, March 15, 2013 with Rosary at 9:30 am at St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Aguilar, followed by the Funeral Mass at 10 am. Interment will follow at St. Anthony's Catholic Cemetery. Active pallbearers are Randy Dalrick, Aaron Dalrick, Steven Lopez, Rick Rhoads, Jerry Vigil and Tom Baca. Arrangements made under the direction of the Comi Funeral Home. Dalton, Arthur W. Arthur W. Dalton - Pueblo Chieftain - July 6, 2016 - Arthur W. Dalton, 69, of Pueblo, born May 1, 1947; passed away July 2, 2016. Art was a retired electrician for the city of Pueblo. He was a member of the American Legion Post No. 2, president of the Riders Club and was a U.S. Army veteran. Survived by wife, Jeanette Garrett; son, John Dalton; daughter, Dawna (Dalton) Cornejo; sisters, Frances Ferrendelli, Margie (Bob) Garcia, Jo Ann (Ralph) Rose; numerous grandchildren and step-grandchildren. Preceded in death by parents, Arthur and Virginia Dalton. Service, 11 a.m. Friday, July 8, 2016, at American Legion Hall, 701 W. Ninth. Dalton, Betty Betty Dalton - Chronicle News - January 7, 2015 - On November 26, 1932, Albert Sanchez and Louis Benavidez Sanchez welcomed their first child, Betty Louise, into their Hoehne family. Betty was raised in Trinidad and graduated from Holy Trinity in 1950. Betty went to Denver to find a job and found a husband instead. Richard E. Dalton was stationed at Lowry Air Force Base and swept Betty off her feet. They happily went to Trinidad to Mary July 12, 1952. Soon after they moved to Sturbridge, Massachusetts, where they welcomed three sons into their little family. He was a full-time housewife. She also sold Avon for 12 years and worked at an antique store and for a short time was a waitress. Betty had many friends in Massachusetts and held many memorable parties and celebrations. Betty was loyal bowler at Trinidad Lanes, and enjoyed her football pools. Betty was preceded in death by her husband, soul mate and love of her life, Richard, March 5, 1997, her son Gary Curtis Dalton, July 19, 2005, father Albert “Pappy” Sanchez, December 7, 1979, mother Louis Benavidez Sanchez September 29, 1991 and cousins Storm Alan in 2013 and Shane David in 2010. Survivors are sons Glenn Wayne Dalton and partner Louise, Kirk David (Darlene Miner) Dalton and daughter-in-law Yvonne Renaud Dalton, grandchildren Nikki Li, Jess (Gretchen), Leslie (Christian Heenan, Scott (Ashley) Mirabella, Kayla Richardson, Travis Richardson, four great-grandchildren and six step-grandchildren. She is also survived by brothers and sisters Flo McMillan, Al (Katie) Sanchez, Jo Ella Valdez, Vernon Sanchez, brother and sister-in-law Daniel S. Valdez, Eddie (Linda Gutierrez) Sanchez and 14 first cousins, and loving caregivers Don Estes and Nicole Masters and special friends Tom Rios, Juanita Sena, Marco Terry and Dr. Borsa, and several helpful neighbors. A Memorial service was held Saturday, January 3, 2015 at Mullare-Murphy Funeral Home with Brother Harry Gonzalez officiating. The family has entrusted Mullare-Murphy Funeral Home with the arrangements. Dalton, Gary C. Gary C. Dalton - Chronicle News - July 22, 2005 - Gary C. Dalton, age 50, died July 19, 2005 in Worcester, MA, after a brief illness. Preceded in death by his father Richard E. Dalton. Survived by his wife Yvonne, son Jess and daughter Leslie; mother Betty L. (Sanchez) Dalton of Trinidad; brothers Glenn and Kirk. A memorial service will be held Monday, July 19, 2005 at 1:00 p.m. at Charlton Baptist Church in Charlton, MA. Courtesy of the Mullare-Murphy Funeral Home. Dalton, James James Dalton – Walsenburg World – December 13, 1904 – James Dalton, age 28 years, died Friday at the family home on the Huerfano. Funeral Sunday from St. Charles schoolhouse. Dalton, Maryann L. Maryann L. Dalton - Pueblo Chieftain - November 22, 2015 - Maryann L. Dalton died on Nov. 17, 2015, in Centennial, Colo. She was born on Feb. 21, 1924, in Pueblo, Colo. Preceded in death by her husband, James E. Dalton; and daughter, Gail Lynn Kinsky. She is survived by her children, Cheryl (Craig) Holland, David (Susan) Dalton, Richard (Lou Ann) Dalton; son-in-law, Steve (Susy) Kinsky, seven grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Maryann graduated from Central High School and worked for the head of the United Steelworkers Union in Pueblo until she had her first child. She returned to work for the Colorado State Department of Revenue later in life. Above all, Maryann was a devoted mother and grandmother, who cherished her family and friends. Her home was a gathering place, always open to others and often filled to capacity and beyond. Love and compassion were her essence and her caring extended to all who came within her orbit, especially those who were outsiders or had special problems. She loved being a Brownie and Cub Scout mom, dancing at the Elks, parties and summer picnics in her backyard, picnics at Preseren, bridge, her neighborhood, trips to Cripple Creek with longtime friends and her OBien Aurien Club. Independent and resourceful, she had a mischievous sense of humor. She faced the adversities of life with grit and determination, and was a trooper to the end. Please keep her in your hearts and memories. In accordance with her wishes, she has been cremated and the family will have a private burial service. Memorial contributions may be made to Christian Living Communities (Centennial, Colo.) or to the Alzheimer’s Association. Dalvit, Albert Abram Albert Abram Dalvit - Chronicle News - August 12, 2014 - Albert Abram Dalvit, age 74, of Littleton, Colorado, passed away August 2, 2014. Al (also known as “Uncle Al”) was born at home in Ludlow, Colorado on January 29, 1942 his parents Pete and Kate Dalvit. Al was a Colorado native, born and raised in Ludlow, a small mining town 9 miles North of Trinidad, Colorado. He was the third of four children in the family. Siblings included his big brother/hero Charles (Bud), big sister Lil, and little sister Louise (Lori). At the young age of just 14 ½, Al started working in the construction business. He worked summers and been all through high school and college for Dominic Leone Road Construction, the same company that employed his father for 35 years. Al attended Trinidad state Jr. college for two years and then Colorado state University area degree in mechanical engineering. He attended college with a baseball scholarship. Al’s first job after college was with Boeing Airplane Company in Seattle. He spent six months as a design engineer in civil defense programs, working on the Minuteman Missile Project. He was later transferred to New Orleans, Louisiana. During the 5 ½ years in New Orleans, Al worked as a design engineer on Saturn five, the first rocket sent to the moon. There is a silver plaque with Al’s name on it placed on the moon for his work on the project. In 1970, Al started working for Peter Kiewit & Sons in Colorado. He worked a variety of positions, foreman, engineer, superintendent, and sponsor. In 1979 Al was promoted to the Denver District’s equipment manager. He managed the district’s equipment for 13 years and then moved on to Sr. estimator for the district, training new estimators and bidding new work for the district. For fun at work, Al created the “Briar Patch Club” in which he builds a driving range equipped with grass, a sprinkler system, golf balls and a “clubhouse” at the PKS south yard. Al retired from PKS in 2010 after 40 years of service. Al married Carolyn Schmitt on December 28, 1968. He had two children and four grandchildren. Al’s daughter, Allison graduated from CSU and now as a television producer Al son, Dean, graduating from CU Boulder and now is a licensed architect, professional engineer and the founding principal of EVstudio. Grandchildren include, Cassidy, Mikaela, Ryen, and Crayden. one look at the photos hanging on the walls of Al’s house shows how he doted on his entire family. He spent as much time as possible with them. Al had many interests. Including restoring his Ford model T’s, picking at the guitar, golfing, fishing, hunting, making his own furniture, hunting for arrowheads and watching sports. His favorite sports teams with the Colorado Rockies, Denver Broncos, and Colorado Avalanche. Al’s celebration of life reception/memorial will take place on Saturday, August 16 from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at the Franciscan Event Center, 6553 South Revere Pkwy. in Centennial, CO 80111. (303) 790 – 0477 Dalvit, Charles Joseph Charles J. Dalvit – Chronicle News – April 14, 2015 – Charles J. Dalvit, age 82, died April 10, 2015. A rosary will be held Friday, April 17, 2015 at 10 a.m. at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Aguilar. Funeral mass will follow at 10:30 a.m. a reception will immediately follow the funeral service at St. Anthony’s Hall and the burial will be at 2 p.m. at the Trinidad Catholic Cemetery. A complete obituary will follow. The family has entrusted Mullare-Murphy Funeral Home with the arrangements. Chronicle News – April 15, 2015 – Charles (Bud) Joseph Dalvit, 82, from Hoehne, was born in Ramey, Colorado April 14, 1932, and died in Trinidad, Colorado April 10, 2015. Budd loved to work. His first paid job was when he was eight years old, and he worked until the day he died. He was an educator by profession beginning his 34 year teaching career at El Moro at the age of 18. Budd was drafted into the Army, and proudly served during the Korean War. He was stationed in Germany and was shot in the arm while on border patrol. After the service, he earned his BA in education. He taught eighth-grade for one year at Hoehne, then grade school at Belle Plain and Hinsdale in Pueblo, Colorado. He earned a Masters in industrial arts spending the rest of his career in Centennial High School in Pueblo teaching woodworking, crafts, metal shop, and welding. He positively influenced many of his students, often helping them transform their lives. Bud was a farmer at heart, and after retiring from teaching in 1987, spent nearly 3 decades farming and ranching. He had a green thumb and loved watching things grow, both on the farm and in his greenhouse. God blessed Budd with many guests, including some of the most talented hands on earth. He could fix just about anything mechanical. He ran his own business, C. D. Welding and repair, for 45 years. A large number of his customers walked into his shop because they had been told elsewhere that “it can’t be fixed” or it couldn’t be done” and he walked out with a successfully completed job. Bud could do more with a screw driver, a pair of pliers, and a piece of baling wire than most mechanics to do with an entire shop full of tools. He made countless inventions including a gear driven gate closer, jigs for flooring inlays, special tools for twisting wrought iron, a compact folding tent that clipped to the top of the car (the Hide-A-Hutheight of cut), a wood splitter, and a tractor saw. Bud was a unique problem solver. If this first idea didn’t work, he had ten more to try. He loved antique cars and tractors and over the years restored many of each. His pride and joy was his 1956 Ford Victoria, the first car he bought new and shared with Marion, his wife of 57 years. He completed his last restoration, a 1950 Willys M38 military jeep just a few months ago. Bud also excelled in the challenge of turning wrecked cars into a fleet of vehicles for his family and friends. In addition to his mechanical abilities, Bud loved construction. He could expertly operate any type of machinery from a D9 Cat to a backhoe. He worked for Leone construction as a truck driver when he was a young man and over the years acquired enough equipment that he could have started his own construction company. He was an exceptional welder, able to stick weld flat on his back and a dark crawlspace barely big enough for him to fit. Bud loved to build….anything. He once built a pole barn (including placing the 18 feet long to inch pipe 12 inch boards to form the bottom of the trusses) completely by himself. Every few years he got the urge to “plant nails,” and shops, sheds, and houses appeared. He built and remodeled many homes (including his own), doing all the electrical, plumbing, cabinetry, flooring and everything else in between. He also built beautiful furniture. Bud loved to work but he also loved to have fun. Many in the community will remember him for his sense of humor. He once crafted and “elk call” out of brass tubing. The horn was designed so that the exiting air was directed squarely at the bugler’s face. He never asked anyone to blow the horn, but instead hung it on the wall in the shop where inevitably someone would notice it, grab it, give it a good blow, and end up with both eyes full of flour. Neighbors helping him do various projects would wonder why a nail gun would always blow off their hat but not Bud’s; why an electric fence would suddenly zap them; or why a spark plug wire miraculously had a spark. Another of Bud’s passions was music. He played the piano, organ, saxophone, and accordion, and he was a musician in several Trinidad area bands. He could read music, but didn’t need it; he could play just about anything by ear or make up a tune on the spot. He loved playing the piano while his grandchildren loudly bellowed “Old Dan Tucker was a mighty man…” Or “I don’t want her, you can have her, she’s too fat for me…” Bud loved kids and kids loved Bud. When they were around him, special things happen. M & Ms magically appeared in shirt pockets, golf carts raced around the farm, Aspen trees launched squealing children through the air, Roscoe the bull slobbered over cow cake and then allowed multiple children to climb aboard his back, car hoods towed behind racing jeeps flung children into snowdrifts, and Santa arrived in a freshly painted sleigh, the “North Pole Express,” bearing bags of presents. “Grandpa” built an entire playground for his grandkids, complete with a giant swing, a playhouse painted with Disney princesses, a slippery slide, and a merry-go-round. More than anything, Bud loved being with his family. He always looked forward to his youngest brother Al visiting to help with another auto restoration or gardening adventure. Bud was the best dad in the world and taught his girls that they could do anything. He showed all 12 grandchildren how to drive (and then how to do auto body repair), shoot a rifle, and plant a garden. Bud wasn’t loved only by children; many in the area thought of him as their best friend or second father. He loved to help people and expected nothing in return. He was generous with his time and his talents, and always saw the good in everybody. He was often asked for advice and ideas, and his passing has left a hole in many, many hearts. He has temporarily left behind his wife and best friend Marion (Murphy) Dalvit; his “three caga gnocchis” Sherri Dalvit-Jackson, Debbie Dalvit, and Sandi Dalvit Dunn; sons-in-law Bob Jackson and Paul Dunn; grandchildren Jennifer, Kathryn, Christina and Jessica Jackson; Michael, Thomas, David, Sherri, Heather and Daniel Burks; Nicole and Eric Dunn; and sisters Lil Rodaway and Lou Derby. He is now in Heaven with his parents Pete and Kate (Menapace) Dalvit; younger brother, Albert Dalvit; father and mother-in-law Tom and Charlotte (Hannig) Murphy; son-in-law Patrick Burks and grandbaby Burks. Rest in peace, Bud. We will miss you. You were truly one in a million. Services will be held at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Aguilar on Friday, April 17, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. Burial will be at 2 p.m. at the Trinidad Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the Ann Romney Center for Neurological Diseases, 116 Huntington Ave., 3rd Floor, Boston, MA 02116. The family has entrusted Mullare-Murphy Funeral Home with the arrangements. Dalvit, Howard Wayne Howard Wayne Dalvit - Chronicle News - January 27, 2010 - Howard Wayne Dalvit of Broomfield, Colorado passed away January 20, 2010 in Lafayette, Colorado. He was born to Joseph and Margaret (Harris) Dalvit in Hoehne, Colorado on April 4, 1934. His childhood was spent on the farm in Hoehne and in Trinidad, Colorado. He graduated from Holy Trinity High School in Trinidad in 1952 and from Trinidad State Junior College in 1955. There, he met Bessie Mee and they were married on July 14, 1957 in Trinidad. Howard served in the U.S. Army from 1957-1959 and again from 1961 -1962. The family moved to Broomfield in 1966 and he worked for IBM in Boulder for 33 years. Howard was active in the Presbyterian Church of Broomfield, serving as an Elder and as a Trustee. He was also a much loved girls’ soccer coach for several years. From the time he played his first notes on a bugle at age 5, music was a huge part of Howard's life. He began playing the saxophone at age 6 and was a member of Ted Reimer's Redcoats Drum and Bugle Corps and the Governor's Band. He also played in several local dance bands in his youth. He continued to play his sax as a member of the Golden Eagle Concert Band of Denver until this fall when he was forced to retire because of ill health. Howard was foremost a loving husband, father and grandfather and a good friend. Survivors include his wife, Bess; sons, Glen (Laurie) of Chandler, Arizona; Steve at Westminster, Colorado; daughter, SuLynn (Brett) Daugherty of San Diego, California. Grandchildren, Jason Dalvit, Sabrina Rains, Evan and Madelynn Dalvit, Chase and Connor Daugherty and great granddaughters, Dakota and Rylee Rains. Also surviving is a sister, Margaret Meece of Windsor, Colorado; brother-in-law, Wayne (Melva) Mee of Westminster, Colo. and five much-loved nieces. Memorial services will be held at the Presbyterian Church of Broomfield, Colorado, 350 Main Street at 11 a.m. Saturday, January, 30, 2010. Memorial contributions may be made to the Presbyterian Church of Broomfield or to the Golden Eagle Concert Band, 691 Quartz Way, Broomfield, Colorado 80020. Dalvit, Kate Mary Kate Mary Dalvit - Chronicle News - February 3, 2005 - Kate Mary Dalvit, 101, died Monday, February 1, 2005, at Littleton Adventist Hospital in Littleton, Colorado. She was born November 3, 1903, in Ludlow, Colorado to Maria (Slanzi) and Abramo Menapace. She was united in marriage to Pete Dalvit on September 28, 1924. Kate’s schooling began in Austria. When the family returned to Ludlow, she attended Greenville School and later went to Business College at Trinidad Junior College. She worked as a bookkeeper for Corradino’s, in a tomato-canning factory in Utah, and as a baker at Trinidad High School. Kate was a committeewoman for the Democratic Party for many years. Kate enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, playing cards, reading, crocheting, stamp collecting and gardening. Before moving to Littleton, Kate was a longtime parishioner of St. Anthony’s and later St. Joseph Catholic Church. Many will miss her. Kate was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 30 years, Pete Dalvit; parents, Maria and Abramo Menapace; brothers, Bruno and Charlie Menapace; sisters, Violet Martinelli; Mary Prettol, and Minnie Mattedi. Survivors include children Charles (Marion) Dalvit, Hoehne, CO; Lilly (Joy) Rodaway, Albert Dalvit, Louise Derby, all of Littleton, CO; grandchildren, Garry (Paula) Ellis, Sheridan, WY; Dan (Chris) Ellis, Littleton, CO; Sherri (Bob) Jackson, Tulsa, OK; Lt. Colonel Deborah Dalvit (Pat Burks), Adams, TN; Sandi (Paul) Dunn, Santa Fe, NM; Allison Jacoby, Littleton, CO; Dean (Dana) Dalvit, Evergreen, CO; great-grandchildren, Lottie (Brian) Anderson, Brenda (Daryl) Unrein; Trevor, Lindsay, D.J. Ellis; Todd Teft; Jennifer, Kathryn, Christina, Jessica Jackson; Michael, Thomas, David Charlie, Sherri, Heather, Daniel Burks; Nicole, Eric Dunn; Cassidy, Mikaela Jacoby; Ryen, Crayden Dalvit; sister-in-law, Mary Dalvit; numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Services will be at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Aguilar, Colorado on Friday, February 4, 2005. Rosary at 12:30 p.m. followed by Mass of Christian burial at 1:00 p.m. Interment at Trinidad Catholic Cemetery will follow the services. Active pallbearers will be Garry Ellis, Dan Ellis, Trevor Ellis, D. J. Ellis, Dean Dalvit and Paul Dunn. Honorary pallbearers will be her 22 great-grandchildren. The family will receive family and friends at Mullare-Murphy Funeral Home following the burial. In lieu of flowers or food, donations may be made to heart charities. Family may be contacted at the Charles Dalvit residence. The family has entrusted Mullare-Murphy Funeral Home with the arrangements. Dalvit, Mary Irma Mary Irma Dalvit - Chronicle News - June 24, 2005 - Mary Irma Dalvit, age 94, passed away at the Trinidad State Nursing Home on June 22, 2005. She was born in Trinidad, Colo. on August 14, 1910 to Julia (Verquer) and Pete Vidano. She was a graduate of Hoehne High School, and received her teaching degree from Greeley University. Mary taught in local area schools for 40 years until her retirement. On August 6, 1932, Mary was united in marriage to Frank Dalvit in Raton, NM. Together with her husband and family, Mary enjoyed ranching and farming. Mary loved baseball and enjoyed watching the games on TV. Preceding her in death are parents, Julia and Pete Vidano; husband Frank Dalvit; sister Stella Maglia; and brother Fred Vidano. Survivors are children, Elberta (Bob) Ferrendelli, Trinidad, Co., Glenn (Judy) Dalvit, Littleton, Co., Larry (M'Liss) Dalvit, Walsenburg, Co.; 10 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild; nieces, nephews, and many dear friends. Visitation will be Sunday from 3:00 PM-6:00 PM at the Comi Funeral Home Chapel. Vigil Rites will be Sunday, June 26, 2005 at 7:00 PM at Holy Trinity Church. Funeral Mass will be Monday, June 27, 2005 at 10:00 AM at Holy Trinity Church. Interment will follow at the Trinidad Catholic Cemetery. Active pallbearers are Tony Dalvit, Michael Dalvit, Dustin Hart, Russell Hart, Cutler Ferrendelli, Victor Ferrendelli, and Ron Monteleone. Arrangements made under the direction of the Comi Funeral Home. Dalzell, Darwin Darwin Dalzell - Pueblo Chieftain - March 18, 2017 - Darwin Dalzell, 87, passed March 16, 2017. Arrangements pending. Imperial Funeral Home. Damrell, Elma Sophia Elma Sophia Damrell - Chronicle News - April 21, 2005 - Elma Sophia Damrell passed away on March 17, 2005 in Anderson, California after a brief illness. She was born in Calumet, Michigan on March 16, 1910, the third child of Isaac and Anna Polvi, Finnish émigrés who operated a dairy farm outside of Ewen, Michigan. Elma attended grade school in Ewen, graduated from Wakefield High School, attended Columbia Teachers College in Chicago, earned a Bachelor’s degree in education from Adams State College in Alamosa, Colorado, and a Master’s degree in educational psychology from University of the Pacific in Stockton, California. She and her husband, James H. Damrell of Bloomington, Indiana, had three children and lived in his home town, in Chicago, and Detroit. After World War II, the family moved to southern Colorado, where Mrs. Damrell taught school in Cokedale and Hoehne. In 1959, the family moved to Tracy, California where she taught kindergarten, third grade, and special education classes until 1974. On retiring, she returned home to Ewen, Michigan, becoming active in the community and traveling extensively. Before moving back to California in 1997, she lived briefly in White Pine and Ironwood, Michigan and in Hurley, Wisconsin. During her retirement years, Mrs. Damrell remained devoted to helping children learn to read, volunteering her services in several communities. She was a lifetime member of the National Education and California Teacher’s Associations. Her involvement with the Order of the Eastern Star spanned four decades, and she was past Worthy Matron of the Tracy, California chapter. Elma Damrell was preceded in death by her parents; her brothers, William and John Polvi of Ewen, Michigan; her husband; a son, James E. Damrell of Ewen; and a great-grandson. She is survived by daughter Judith Anna Preble of Redding, California, son Joseph D. Damrell of Ewen; nine grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, and numerous friends and cousins in the upper Mid-west, South, and California. A memorial celebration for Mrs. Damrell was held in Anderson, California at the Rehab Specialties Inn where she had many friends. As per her wishes, her ashes will be scattered on the family farm. Those who would like to honor the memory of her lively, generous, and inquisitive spirit are requested to make a donation in her name to the McMillan Township Library, P.O. Box 49, Ewen, Michigan 49925. Danburg, Barbara E. Barbara E. Danburg - Pueblo Chieftain - July 2, 2017 - Barbara E. Danburg, 66, passed away June 28, 2017. Preceded in death by parents, Lyle and Lyla (White) Mittlestadt; sister, Audrey Henry; and stepson, Garrett Danburg. Survived by loving husband, Jerry; daughter, Tina (Mark) Buneta; sons, Jay (Angie) Larson and Joe (Shelly) Smet; stepdaughters, Nicole (Forrest) Orswell, Kristine (Ed) Lowry and Kristeen Danburg; sister, Beverly (Marvin) Thatcher; brother, Glenn (Nancy) Mittlestadt; 18 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Service, 2 p.m. Friday, July 7, at Imperial Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to Sangre de Cristo Hospice. Danford, William Charles William Charles Danford – Walsenburg World – February 26, 1907 – Died in Segundo, Colorado, Monday, February 25, 1907, William Charles, son of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Danford, age 2 years and 10 months, of pneumonia. Funeral services will be held at Trinidad today and the remains interred in the cemetery at that place. Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Danford and Howard left last night for Trinidad to be present at the funeral. Daniel, Cora Maude Mrs. Cora Maude Daniel - Wet Mountain Tribune - July 24, 1959 -Mrs. Cora Daniel Funeral Rites Held - Mrs. Cora Maude Daniel, 67 years old, died Wednesday, July 15, at St. Mary-Corwin hospital in Pueblo. She had been in failing health for the past few months. Mrs. Daniel was born in Canesville, Mo. on Jan 8, 1892. She was reared in Oklahoma but had spent the past 34 years in Colorado. With her husband Frank Daniel, she moved to Westcliffe in 1933 and lived here until 1942. They moved during the war years but returned to make their home here in 1952. Funeral services were held at the Community Methodist Church in Westcliffe on Monday, July 20. Burial was in Lakeside cemetery at Canon City. Survivors include her husband Frank Daniel, a son Ralph Daniel of Denver, two daughters, Mrs. Frances [Dallas Dorsey] Garnier of Castle Rock and Mrs. Thelma [Harry Delbert] Chockley of Westcliffe, 15 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren, four sisters, Mrs. Lillie Kennett of Kansas City, Mo., Mrs. Lena Mayberry of Portland, Ore., Mrs. Gertrude Leonard of Oklahoma City, Okla. And Mrs. Ethel Settles of Pueblo. Daniel, Helen Helen Taylor Daniel - Pueblo Chieftain - September 27, 2016 - Helen Taylor Daniel, long-time resident of Pueblo, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, Sept. 22, 2016, at Parkland Hospital. Helen was born in Texarkana, Ark., on Dec. 17, 1924, to Jerry Gayle and Era Dickson Taylor. She was married to the love of her life, Paul Daniel in 1945. They resided in Marshall, Texas, before moving to Pueblo in 1969. Helen worked for San Isabel Electric Co-op until retiring in 1989. She was a very active member of First Baptist of Pueblo. She was most recently living at the Villa Pueblo Towers, where she had many friends. She was a beloved mother, friend, grandmother and great-grandmother. Helen is survived by her daughter, Peggy Karstendiek (Pepper) of Austin, Texas; and son, Gary Daniel (Meredith) of Aspen, Colo.; grandchildren, Marcie Barr, Christopher Daniel, Jeremy Miles, Matthew Daniel, Erin Daniel and Kincaid Daniel; six great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandson. Helen was preceded in death by her brother, Jay Taylor; sister, Jerrye Gates; and husband, Paul Daniel. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 28, and the funeral will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 29, both at Imperial Funeral Home. She will be laid to rest in the Chapel of the Angels at Imperial next to her husband. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Samaritan’s Purse. Daniel, Paul LeRoy Paul LeRoy Daniel - Pueblo Chieftain – August 25, 2014 - Paul LeRoy Daniel, 83, of San Antonio, Texas, passed away quietly on Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2014, at his home, surrounded by his family. Paul is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Pearl Daniel; sister, Virginia Taylor; children, Mike Daniel, Linda (Tim) Kaiser, and Bob Daniel; five grandsons, and 10 great-grandchildren. Paul was a proud, 12-year, U.S. Navy veteran and was employed by the U.S. Postal Service in Pueblo, Colo. He owned and operated Daniel’s Cafe and was owner/editor of Kiowa County Press, both located in Eads, Colo., and retired from the USDA. Paul and Pearl relocated to Harlingen, Texas, in 1993. Paul’s wonderful sense of humor and gentle nature will be sadly missed. Services will be private, at Paul’s request. Donations may be made to Gideon’s International. Daniels, Willia Louise Willia Louise Daniels - Pueblo Chieftain - December 29, 2016 - Willia Louise Daniels, 82, passed away Dec. 28, 2016. Arrangements pending. Pueblo Chieftain - January 8, 2017 - Willia Louise Daniels, 82, passed away Dec. 28, 2017. Cremation has taken place with no formal services. Danielson, Jack W. Jack W. Danielson - Pueblo Chieftain - May 7, 2017 - Jack W. Danielson, 93, of Pueblo. Preceded in death by his parents, Bob and Joy; his first wife, Margaret Allee Danielson; and son, Robert. Survived by his second wife, Eva; son, Harlan Danielson, Chad (Kathy) Danielson; grandchildren, Brayden and Jack Danielson; plus numerous nieces and nephews. Upon his request, no services will be held. Danielson, James Timothy James Timothy (Tim) Danielson - Chronicle News - September 16, 2016 - James Timothy (Tim) Danielson went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on September 6, 2016, in Durango, Colo. He was born in Trinidad Colo., on July 6, 1951 to parents, Charles Robert Danielson and Patricia Joann (Hill) Danielson. Tim was preceded in death by his father; niece, Jasmine Chanel Danielson; uncle, Bob Hill Jr., grandparents, and numerous other relatives. He is survived by wife, Linda Sue (Means) of the home, mother and brother. Ken R. Danielson, both of Aguilar, Colo., as well as aunts, uncles, and cousins. Tim graduated from Hoehne, Colo., in 1969, where he was active in 4-H, FFA, and sports, and he loved to dance. After graduation he went to college in Sterling Colo., and became a top electrician. He worked in the Colorado Springs are for 20 years, as well as Boston, MA, the Arkansas Valley, the San Luis Valley, and Ignacio, Colo., where he lived at the time of his death. He married Linda Sue (means) Danielson in La Junta, Colo., on July 7, 1997. Memorial Services will be held at 11 a.m. at Sopris Pavilion Trinidad State Park Over Look. Pot luck to follow. Free parking. For more information call Ken R. Danielson 719-859-1331. Chronicle News - September 20, 2016 - Memorial services for James T. Danielson will be 11 a.m. today at the Sopris Pavilion at Trinidad Lake State Park Danielson, Oscar L. Oscar L. Danielson - Chronicle News - March 19, 2005 - Oscar L. Danielson, age 83, died March 14, 2005 at the Colorado State Veterans Nursing Home. He was born in Trinidad, Colorado on July 18, 1921 to Oscar L. Danielson and Mary Louise (Henderson) Danielson. Oscar graduated from Trinidad High School in 1939. He attended Trinidad State Junior College and the University of New Mexico. During WWII, he became a Captain in the United States Army Air Force and flew P-38 aircraft. He loved to dance and was one of the best. He played saxophone in a band when he was young. Oscar had an artistic side too; he created wonderful western motif wood plaques. He was an active business man and an active real estate broker. He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers John William and Robert Charles Danielson. He is survived by his two children David Bob Danielson and Dana Louise Danielson; sister-in-laws Iva Danielson, Miami, FL, Pat Danielson, Raton, NM; cousins Dorthy and Warren Taylor, Sally Monroe, and Bill and Francis Prator; and very dear friend Marcia Hook. Oscar was cremated and there will be private family services at a later date. The family has entrusted Mullare-Murphy Funeral Home with the arrangements. Danino, Lorenzo Lorenzo Danino – Walsenburg World – March 21, 1895 – Last Week’s Tragedies – The Two Missing Men Alive – Visit of the Italian Consul – Gov. McIntyre Offers a Reward – Further inquiry brings out some new features of the fearful tragedies of last week. When Hixon returned to Rouse that Sunday night he was seen by Mrs. James Stevenson who reports that after putting his horse in her stable he went down the street and turned the corner by Hindman’s. Below here he seems to have met Pete Jacobino and others who invited him to go up to the house which he accepted. Here he remained till his suspicions were aroused by some muttered conversation in another part of the room. He asked Pete who spoke English what they were saying. They then told Pete to take him out and send him home, which he assayed to do. Instead however, of going direct to his boarding house he went around the house. As he appeared at the rear window they became alarmed and cried out that he had a pistol and was going to shoot. Two of them rushed out and followed him to the front, seized hold of him just as Danino having caught up a table leg from under the bed followed and struck the fatal blows. One of the party partly dragging and partly carrying took the body and placed it in front of John Subel’s window. When the bloodhound was placed on the sent he ran directly to the body, then returned on a parallel track, and rushing into a cellar in the rear of the house seized the table leg that had been the weapon. His next move was to the rear of the house, and on being admitted passed through and out of the front door and then struck for a saloon north of camp, where he found two of the men. He later traced two others to a house where the officers kicked in the door and made the arrests. Pietro Giacobina Escapes – of the two Italians missing after the attack at Bear Creek Bridge, one has been found alive and the other is believed to have escaped. Pietro Giacobina is now an inmate of the Fuel and Iron Companies Hospital at Pueblo in a most pitiable condition. We clip the following from his statement to a reporter of the Chieftain. “When he heard the command from the horsemen at the bridge to the driver of the wagon, Joe Wellsby, who was killed, it took him but a moment to realize that the mounted men meant death to someone. Without a word, according to his story, the avengers began firing at the occupants of the wagon. All seemed to realize that it was a case of every man for himself and the survival of the best runner or of the most fortunate, so he and his countrymen began to tumble out headlong. “He did not wait to find what the others would do, nor did he see any of his companions again, but jumping to the road he took to his heels at the top of his speed. He realized that to keep on the road meant certain and almost without doubt successful pursuit. So after crossing the bridge amid a fusillade of bullets he jumped down to the bed of the stream. After running 100 yards he climbed into a piñon tree where he waited for 10 minutes in the pitchy darkness, not knowing but that the next moment would find the horsemen at his feet. “Finally all became quiet and he returned to the ground again. Nothing was to be heard, but he struck off into the country at a lively rate not knowing whither he was going, his soul desire being to get away from all human genes and to put as much distance between him and Walsenburg as possible. “Daylight found him in quite a dense growth of timber far away from human habitation, but in what direction from Rouse or Walsenburg he is unable to state. He was worn out with running, hungry and mentally exhausted by constant fear. But he had nothing to eat, nothing but snow with which to moisten his parched lips and he dare not lie down for fear of freezing to death in the snow burdened gale. He tramped and tramped, resting only now and then. Worn and almost willing to die he yet kept within the woods, for he dared not seek a human being. “Wednesday night came, frightfully cold, and he did his best to keep warm by keeping around him boughs torn from trees. By Thursday noon it became warmer and he was the least bit more comfortable, but suddenly terror seized him when he found that both his feet were frozen, and he knew what that meant. He hobbled and crawled around as best he could, his sufferings constantly increasing, until Saturday afternoon, when he came upon a house. He scarcely knew whether or not to approach it, but concluded that any death was as acceptable as the one facing him and made his way to the dwelling. “He was received kindly and soon learned that he was 17 miles from Walsenburg. The man of the house gave him food and drink and offered to take him into Cuchara Junction on a burro. The offer was accepted and Pietro got to the railroad and took a train for Pueblo with an order in his pocket to admit him to the company hospital there and he arrived yesterday morning.” “His feet are so badly frozen that amputation may be necessary. His ear is also frozen, and he has suffered horribly in mind, as well as body, a torture worse than death.” The report received here differs from the above in a few particulars. According to this he was found by a sheepherder some 10 miles from Walsenburg who kindly took him into Cuchara and conveyed word Saturday afternoon to Sheriff O’Malley, who went down at once, and as quietly as possible took the man to the hospital at Pueblo. Giocabino also said that there were five or six men with guns under the bridge. It must have been these that followed and killed Rocetto near the old slaughterhouse. Antonio Zapetto – A cross eyed Italian with a crooked arm is reported as having been seen at Cuchara. And as this description fits the condition of Antonio Zapetto, the other missing one, it is supposed that he too is alive. The following we are inclined to accept as the story of his escape. A Mexican who claims to have been coming in to Walsenburg and was well on his way past the corner near the bridge says he heard and saw the firing. He says further that looking back he saw a runaway team coming toward him. As it drew nearer he recognized a man standing up in the wagon and urging them forward. When near to him they turned to the right and ran into the fence. At this the man jumped from the wagon and ran like a deer across the field to Walsen mines. May it not be that while his companions leap from the wagon he crouched beneath the seat till carried beyond the reach of bullets, he rose to his feet to hasten the race of the steeds that were hurrying him from death. May it not also be that Wellsby was shot in the belief that he was Zapetto. Visit of the Italian Consul – Joseph Cuneo, M.D., Italian Consul in Denver, visited Walsenburg in compliance with instructions from the Italian ambassador at Washington. He was met at Cuchara by Sheriff O’Malley who also rendered him every assistance in his power in the execution of his mission. He had rooms at the Twin Lakes, where he held conferences with the county officials and a number of leading citizens. He also received delegations of Italians from Rouse and Walsenburg. He, however, confined his investigation wholly to his official duty, endeavoring to learn the political status of the murdered men, and all matters in any way affecting international relations. In response to the telephone message, his private secretary came down from Denver on Sunday and made an accurate translation of the information he had received to be forwarded to Washington. Both returned to Denver Monday morning. Dr. Cuneo is reputed one of the leading physicians of Denver. He is a gentleman with fine conversational powers and impressed favorably all whom he met. There is very little of the foreign in his appearance and manner save the accent given to some of his words. He expressed himself pleased with the treatment accorded him during his brief stay in town. Given Christian Burial – Burial of the three Italians, Lorenzo Danino, Francisco Rocetto, and Stanislaus Vittone took place on Sabbath morning. The bodies in neat caskets were taken from A. R. Campbell’s undertaking rooms to the Catholic Church. Here prayers Danjanovitch, George George Danjanovitch – Walsenburg World – February 11, 1915 – Boy of Seven Killed by Auto – Pueblo – George Danjanovitch, seven, was run down and instantly killed by an auto driven by R. J. Belcher of Pueblo in Beaver Park. Danks, Bessie Bessie Danks - Walsenburg World - October 13, 1898 - Died on Sunday, October 2, 1898, Miss Bessie Danks, 5 year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Danks. The funeral occurred on Tuesday and was attended by the sorrowing friends of the family who extended their heartfelt sympathies to the bereaved parents in their hour of affliction. Danks, Lillie Lillie Danks – Walsenburg World – September 12, 1901 – LaVeta News – Died, on Sunday, September 1, 1901, Mrs. Lillie Danks, from abscess of the lung, aged 40 years and 8 months. Danner, Cathy Cathy M. Danner - Pueblo Chieftain - February 23, 2016 - Cathy M. Danner, born Dec. 15, 1941, entered the kingdom of our Lord on Feb. 17, 2016. She was surrounded by her children and family at her home. She was preceded in death by her husband, David Luna; great-granddaughter, Esperanza Trujillo; parents, Jack and Susie Purdue; brother, Orlando Purdue; and sister, Viola Dick. Cathy leaves to cherish her memory, her children, Susan (Raymond) Romero, Simon Trujillo Jr., Cathy (Freddie) Padilla; she raised and loved Genevieve Purdue as her own daughter, and inspired and loved Dessie as a daughter; 11 grandchildren; 25 great-grand-children; siblings, Mary, Elizabeth, Lorraine, Steve and Dolores; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, godchildren, extended family and friends; special pets, Cuties and Daisy. Cathy’s family would like to give special thanks to her physician of 35 years, Dr. Anthony Ortegon and his staff; Sangre de Cristo Hospice staff for their amazing care for our mother; Angie and Shirley for their in-home care; granddaughter, Denise; and sisters, “Bingie” and “Hoopsie” for their love and support throughout this difficult time. They would also like to thank everyone else for their prayers. Rosary recitation, 6 p.m. Wednesday, Romero Chapel, followed by Mass of the Resurrection, 10 a.m. Thursday, St. Joseph Catholic Parish. Interment, Imperial Memorial Gardens. At Cathy’s request, there will be no gathering following services. Danowski, Alexander J. (Fr.) Father Alexander J. Danowski - The Daily Sentinel - July 8, 2011 - Father Alexander J. Danowski October 26, 1917 – July 5, 2011 Father Alexander Joseph Danowski, age 93, a priest for the Diocese of Pueblo, died July 5, 2011 in Grand Junction, CO. He was born October 26, 1917 in Gary, IN to Alexander and Antonia (Delikowska) Danowski. Before entering seminary, he served four years in the United States Army and saw action in the Pacific Theater of operations in World War II, being discharged in 1945. He went on to attend the University of California College of Agriculture and the State Polytechnic College where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree. Following graduation he was employed as a field representative for an agricultural firm. Father Danowski then completed his philosophy studies at the University of Notre Dame in 1955 and went on to study theology at both Holy Cross College in Washington, D.C. and Regina Cleri Seminary in Saskatchewan, Canada. He was ordained to the priesthood on June 10, 1959 at Sacred Heart Church on the campus of the University of Notre Dame. His assignments after ordination included assistant at St. Stephen in Glenwood Springs, St. Mary in Walsenburg, St. Joseph in Grand Junction, St. Columba in Durango, Christ the King in Pueblo and St. Joseph in Monte Vista. He also served as assistant pastor at Sacred Heart Cathedral in Pueblo, assistant pastor at St. Patrick in Pueblo, administrator at St. Patrick in Telluride, pastor at St. Daniel in Ouray and pastor Sacred Heart in Paonia. His priestly ministry also included an appointment as a temporary chaplain at St. Joseph Hospital in Del Norte and later chaplain at St. Mary's Hospital in Grand Junction. He retired from active ministry on July 1, 1986. Survivors include his niece, Diana L. McGuire and her children, Erin McGuire Lee, Patrick McGuire and Shawn McGuire all of Indianapolis, IN; niece and nephew, Tucker and Liz Cheadle of California, and many friends. A visitation will be held Sunday, July 10, 2011 from 5 - 7:00 p.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church with a rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m. The funeral Mass will be celebrated on Monday at 11:00 a.m. also at St. Joseph. Memorial contributions may be made to Catholic Outreach Building Fund, 245 S. 1st St., Grand Junction, CO 81501 or Hospice & Palliative Care of Western Colorado, 3090B N. 12th St., Grand Junction, CO 81506. Arrangements are under the caring direction of Callahan-Edfast Mortuary. Danskin, Ila Mae Ila Mae Shoun Danskin - Pueblo Chieftain - November 15, 2015 - Ila Mae Shoun Danskin. On the afternoon of Nov. 4, 2015, Ila passed away at her home in Pueblo, Colo., with her family, after losing her battle with cancer. Ila was 74 years old. Ila was born in Guthrie, Okla., on June 14, 1941. She was the ninth child of Oliver and Mable Shoun. Ila loved spending time with her family and friends. She was very active in her bowling league and the OWLS club of Pueblo, Colo. She loved to garden and was an avid reader and an accomplished seamstress. Her smile, laughter, kindness and love of life will be missed by all. Ila is survived by her children, Rodney Danskin and wife, Robin of Silverton, Ore., Glenda White and husband, Mike of Pueblo, Colo., and Jeffrey Danskin and wife, Elizabeth of Denver, Colo.; grandchildren, Julie, Patrick, Robert, Matt and Nicole; great-grandchildren, Adaea, Ryann, Alex and Elias; her sisters, Rita Shoun, Lorene Wegner and Nancy Humphries; and brothers, O.V. “Buddy” Shoun and F.D. Shoun. She was preceded in death by her father, Oliver Shoun; mother, Mable Shoun; husband, Gale Danskin; sisters, Ann Paxon, Inace Dobberteen, Edith Markus, JoAnne Carroll and Lois Shoun; brother, J.C. Shoun and granddaughters, Andrea and Katie Danskin. Ila’s memorial will be held at 11 a.m. Nov. 21, 2015, at The Palace Event Center, 2300 S. Banner Road, Yukon, Okla. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Sangre de Cristo Hospice House in Pueblo, Colo. D'Aponti, Beatrice Beatrice D'Aponti - The Daily Sentinel - August 21, 2014 - Bea D'Aponti, January 20, 1933 - August 16, 2014 - Beatrice D'Aponti passed away of natural causes at the Hope West Care Center of Grand Junction. She was 81. Beatrice was born Beatrice Duran in Trinidad, CO. The third daughter of Edward and Filomena Duran, Bea was raised on a family ranch near Trinidad. She attended Business College at both Denver University and Stanford University. She and Sam were married on December 28, 1952. They lived in Denver, where Bea worked as an insurance underwriter and maintained a household with little children. They moved their cattle operation to Delta, Colorado in 1975. She raised and showed registered Murray Grey Cattle. In Delta, Bea worked for Virginia Neal Blue Resource Center as a job development specialist. She was a member of the Delta Cowbells and Delta Altrusa Society. She was a Eucharistic Minister in the Catholic Church. She shared a love of travel with her husband, Sam, and they traveled extensively to all corners of the world. Bea was preceded in death by her husband, Samuel. She is survived by her children, Wes (Mailyn) D'Aponti and Brenda (Dwain) Watson; grandchildren, Chad (Ferra) D'Aponti, Jaime (Randy) Craig, Kirt D'Aponti, and Adrianna Price; great-grandchildren, Skylar, Ashton, and Kariss, and her beloved Chihuahua, Bruno. Services will be held at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church 790 26 1/2 Rd., Grand Junction, CO on August 27, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. Internment of Sam and Bea will take place at the Western Slope Veteran's Memorial Cemetery, 2830 Riverside Parkway, Grand Junction, CO at 3:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Roice-Hurst Humane Society of Grand Junction. D'Aponti, Samuel Samuel D'Aponti - The Daily Sentinel - December 5, 2012 - Samuel D'Aponti, December 25, 1921 – December 2, 2012 - Samuel D'Aponti passed away of natural causes at the VA Medical Center in Grand Junction, Colorado. He was 90 years old. Sam was born in Segundo, Colorado. He was adopted by Tobias and Solamae Aragon of Trinidad, Colorado when he was four years old. He graduated from Trinidad High School. Sam served in the US Army as a Platoon Sargent and saw combat in the Philippines during World War II. He was part of the Occupation Forces of Japan after the conclusion of the War. Sam attended Adams State College in Alamosa. Sam married Beatrice Duran of Hone, Colorado on December 28, 1952. They lived in Denver where Sam was an employment specialist for the Colorado Department of Labor while also running a cattle ranch. They moved their cattle operation to Delta, Colorado in 1975. Sam retired from the employment service in 1987 to devote full time to the cattle business. They sold the ranch in 1997 and retired completely to live in Grand Junction, Colorado. Sam was a Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus. He was also a member of the VFW and the Elks Club. Sam loved hunting and fishing and his cattle. Sam and Bea traveled extensively to all corners of the world. Sam was preceded in death by his sister, Diane DeCarro. He is survived by his wife, Beatrice; children, Wes (Mailyn) D'Aponti and Brenda (Dwain) Watson; grandchildren, Chad (Farrah) D'Aponti, Jamie (Randy) Craig, Kirt D'Aponti, Adrianna Price; three great-grandchildren and his beloved Chihuahua, Bruno. Services will be held at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church on Friday, December 7, 2012, at 2:00 p.m. Dardanes, Edwina M. Edwina M. Dardanes - Chronicle News - January 29, 2010 - Edwina M. Dardanes, 89, former Trinidad resident, died Monday, January 25, 2010 at East Morgan County Hospital in Brush. She was born September 5, 1920 in Blanco, N.M. to Antonio & Adelaida (Valdez) Archuletta. Edwina married George Dardanes, Jr. on June 17, 1940 in Deming, N.M. George & Edwina moved to the Trinidad area where they ranched for several years before owning and operating the Downtown Motel in Trinidad. They ran the motel from 1967 until 1999. Edwina also worked for the Colorado Department of Employment for 21 years. After retiring from the State of CO Edwina enjoyed cooking, sewing, oil painting, and doing all kinds of puzzles. Mr. & Mrs. Dardanes moved to Brush in 1999 to be closer to their family. She was untiring in caring for her husband during his poor health. She attended Saint Mary's Catholic Church in Brush. She is survived by her son, Jimmy Dardanes and wife, Margie; two grandsons, Greg Dardanes and wife Gina, and Aaron Dardanes, all of Brush; granddaughter, Stacie Gilmore and husband, Scott of Denver. There are six great grandchildren and they were the joy of her life. She was preceded in death by her husband, George Dardanes; her two sisters, Cecilia Harrison and Mary Vega, and her parents. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, January 28th with a Rosary Vigil beginning at 7:00 p.m., at the Heer & Dahl Mortuary Chapel in Brush. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday, January 29th at Saint Mary's Catholic Church in Brush. Interment will follow in the Brush Memorial Cemetery. Memorial gifts may be made to Environmental Learning for Kids, 14460 East 50th Ave Denver, CO 80239. Dardanes, George Jr. George Dardanes Jr. - Chronicle News - August 31, 2007 - George Dardanes Jr., age 87, passed away Tuesday, August 28, 2007, at the Medical Center of the Rockies in Loveland, CO. He was born December 22, 1919, in Folsom, NM to George and Ruth Dardanes. He graduated from high school in Branson, CO. George and his family operated a Greek and Italian cheese factory in Trinchera and Trinidad, CO and sent cheese on railroad box cars to Chicago for distribution along the east coast. On June 17, 1940, George married Edwina Archuletta in Demming, NM. For a short time, he worked for the New Mexico Port of Entry. He also operated a ranch for several years. He and Edwina operated the Down Town Motel in Trinidad from 1967 until 1999. George loved visiting with people. He also enjoyed working around his motel, working with livestock and horses. In 1999 George and Edwina moved to Brush to be closer to their son and his family. They attended St. Mary's Catholic Church in Brush. Survivors include his wife, Edwina of Brush; one son, Jim, and his wife Margie of Brush; three grandchildren: Stacie Gilmore and her husband Scott; Greg, and his wife, Gina; and Aaron; and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one brother, two sisters, and his parents. Visitation will be at the Heer Mortuary in Brush on Saturday from 2:30 - 4:00 followed by a rosary service at 4:00 at the mortuary. Funeral mass will be at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 340 Stanford Street in Brush on Tuesday at 10:30 AM. Interment will follow in the Brush Memorial Cemetery. Dardanez, Theresa Theresa (Dutto) Dardanez - Chronicle News - June 22, 2010 - Theresa (Dutto) Dardanez passed away at St. Mary Corwin in Pueblo, Colo. on June 18, 2010. She was 88. Theresa was born to Giuseppe (Joe) and Maria Dutto on April 29, 1922 in Trinidad, Colo. She attended Barela and Hoehne schools, graduating from Hoehne High School in 1940. She was an active member during school and elected Prom Queen. Theresa was united in marriage to Chris Dardanes on Sept. 27, 1941. They had two children and lived on a ranch in New Mexico near Trinchera. In her younger years, she wrote community articles for The Chronicle-News; she enjoyed gardening, cooking and had entries in the Las Animas County Fair. She belonged to the Branson Trinchera Home Demonstration Club. Theresa helped her husband on their farm, ranch and dairy. Theresa and Chris moved to El Moro in 1957, where they continued to operate a dairy farm. She served as Board Member of the Hoehne FFA Advisory Committee. She thoroughly enjoyed family gatherings, her children, grand children and great-grand children. Preceding her in death are parents, Giuseppe (Joe) and Maria Dutto; husband, Chris; sister, Anna Anna Morasky; brother, John Dutto; infant sister, Marie Lucille Dutto; brother-in-law, George; sister-in-law, Edwina Dardanes, nephew, Bernard Morasky; brothers-in-law, James Morasky and Jimmy Mattedi. Survivors are two children: Daughter, Christine (Larry) Tortorice and son, Michael (Everlyn) Dardanes, both of Trinidad, Colo.; sisters, Catherine Mattedi of Lakewood, Colo. and Josephine Haynes of Westminster Colo. Also grandchildren, Denise Tortorice of Pueblo, Colo., Renee Walton of Trinidad; Tanya (Ty) Fisher of Holzgerlingen, Germany; Danille (Dustin) LePlatt of Weston, Colo.; Devin Dardanes and Daniel Flora of Denver, Colo.; great-grandchildren, Shaelyn and Brandt Walton, Rowdy Fisher and Ralsten LePlatt; also many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday, June 24, 2010 at the Holy Trinity Church. Inurnment will follow at the Trinidad Catholic Cemetery. Arrangements under the direction of the Comi Funeral Home. Darden, Barbara A. Barbara A. Gomez Darden - Pueblo Chieftain - August 10, 2016 - Barbara A. Gomez Darden, 46, passed away Aug. 7, 2016. Arrangements pending. Darrah, Donald Donald Darrah – Pueblo Chieftain - August 27, 2014 – A man died and a woman was seriously injured after crashing a vehicle into a Pueblo West home Tuesday night. Pueblo County sheriff’s deputies responded to the 300 block of East Hahns Peak Avenue around 10:15 p.m. on a report of a single-vehicle accident with injuries, according to the Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office. Once deputies arrived, they observed a blue, Ford F-150 pickup turned over onto its driver’s side inside the northwest bedroom of a single-family home. Pueblo West Fire Department personnel and deputies observed extensive damage to the home. Pictures from the scene provided by the sheriff’s office show the vehicle rolled over on its side with at least half of the truck inside of the house. Capt. David Lucero with the sheriff’s office said it didn’t appear the driver slowed down before hitting the house. A tree stump the driver ran over in the yard is what likely caused the truck to roll, he said. The male driver of the truck, identified as Donald Darrah, 28, (no hometown available) was pronounced dead at the scene by medical staff. A female passenger identified as Tana Romine, 27, (no hometown available) was ejected from the Ford. She was transported to an area hospital with serious injuries. Her condition remained unchanged Wednesday night. The homeowners, who were asleep in the house at the time the truck crashed into it, were uninjured. They have been displaced due to the damage done to the residence, according to the sheriff’s office. Alcohol and speed are suspected factors in the crash, the sheriff’s office said. The accident still is under investigation. Pueblo Chieftain – August 30, 2014 - Donald Earl Darrah, 28, died Aug. 26, 2014. Memorial service, 4 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2014, at Wilson Funeral Home Chapel, 1449 S. Ninth St., Canon City, Colo. Dasenzo, Charles A. Charles A. Dasenzo - Pueblo Chieftain - December 21, 2014 - Charles A. Dasenzo, 96, passed away Dec. 17, 2014, at St. Mary-Corwin Medical Center. Survived by his beloved wife of 40 years, Violet Dasenzo; stepdaughters, Susie Sutphen and Diana (Mario) Marcon; grandchildren, Ann Pershin, Gina Hermann and Erica Marcon; five great-grandchildren; nephew, Gary Vanderpool; nieces, Debbie Krupka, Sharon Chamberlain and Carol Johanneson and their families. Preceded in death by his parents, Mike and Rose (Icabone) Dasenzo; sisters, Jeanette (Wendell) Vanderpool and Ellen (Fred) Corsi; and grandson, Nicholas Marcon. Charlie was born on Nov. 4, 1918, and lived in Pueblo his whole life. He was a lieutenant in the U.S. Army from 1942-1946, and then he began his career with the Pueblo Army Depot, retiring in 1973. Upon retiring, Charlie worked for RSL Accounting until he and his wife, Violet, opened Regency Travel in 1985. He and Violet retired together in 2002. Charlie was a member of Our Lady of the Meadows Catholic Church and enjoyed golfing, bowling and his beloved family. Funeral service, 10 a.m. Monday, Dec. 22, 2014, in the Montgomery & Steward Chapel. Entombment, Roselawn Cemetery following service. Charlie was a kind and gentle man. He was loved by all. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association in honor of Charlie through the funeral home. Dasher, Helen Ann Helen Dasher - Pueblo Indicator - January 15, 1938 - Short Local Items - Mrs. Ruth Bowser of Cedarville, Arizona came to Pueblo to attend the funeral of her sister, Helen Ann Dasher. Dasher, William Thorne II William Thorne Dasher II - Pueblo Chieftain - August 3, 2017 - William Thorne Dasher II, 67, affectionately known as "Bill" or "Bucky," passed away July 28, 2017. Bucky was born in Pueblo to Margaret and William Dasher, who preceded him in death. Also preceded by father-in-law, Monte Stewart; and sister, Judy Long. He is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Pam Dasher; children, Jennifer Dasher, Jeremy (Melissa) Dasher; granddaughters, Acacia and McKenna Dasher; sister, Dede (Tom) McDade; inlaws, Steve (Jeanne) Stewart, Sandy (Jerry) Archuleta,; mother-in-aw, Elaine Stewart; and numerous family members. Buck was employed by CF&I Steel for 30 years. He was an avid fisherman and outdoorsman and a huge Broncos fan. Buck loved his family and will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 5, 2017, at Roselawn Funeral Home Chapel. Dasko, Betty Louise Betty Louise Dasko - Chronicle News - May 11, 2010 - Betty Louise Dasko of Walsenburg passed away on May 4, 2010 at Walsenburg’s Spanish Peaks Hospital. Betty was born December 31, 1923 in the Delcarbon, Colo. Mining Camp to H.O. and Mamie Marie Long. Preceded in death by her husband, Mike Dasko; her parents, three sisters, one grandson and one great-grandson. Survived by two sons, Gary M. Dasko, George H. (Christine) Dasko; and one daughter, Marcia L. Dasko; nine Grandchildren, Daniel (Christina) Dasko, Karen (Robert) Torres, Tyson (Jessica) Dasko, Odin T. (Bethany) Dasko, Shona (Donald) Trujillo, Gabriel (Heidi) Dasko, Jennifer (Greg) Garrison, Michael (Shelby) Dasko and Jared (Mary) Watkins; (28) great-grandchildren and (4) great-great-grandchildren; (4) sisters, Margaret, Helen, Lois, and Patricia; and (1) brother, James. Betty was a long time member of the American Legion and River Round Up- chapter of the FCE, Eastern Star, Rebekas, Cow Bells and numerous other clubs and organization for many years in Walsenburg. She organized and ran the bus for trips to Crippled Creek for many years in Walsenburg. Services will be held at 10 a.m. May 19, 2010 at the St. Benedict Episcopal Church, 113 Field St. in La Veta, Colorado. The services will be performed by the Rev. Lyn Burns, Vicar of St. Benedict Church. Betty had requested that in lieu of flowers that donations are made to St. Benedict Episcopal Church P.O. Box 1186, La Veta, CO, 81055. Daud, Marinda Marinda Daud – Walsenburg World – January 6, 1905 – Died in Walsenburg on January 4, 1905, Mrs. Marinda Daud, age 56 years, 6 months; funeral conducted Thursday afternoon by Rev. Wood and burial was in the Masonic Cemetery. Her home was in Santa Clara but she had been on business to Canon City and returning took sick of pneumonia and died here. She leaves a husband and two sons. Daugherty, Michael L. Michael L. Daugherty - Pueblo Chieftain - January 14, 2016 - Michael L. Daugherty, 72, of Pueblo West, went to be with the Lord on Jan. 12, 2016, surrounded by his loving family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Wilma; granddaughter, Olivia. Michael is survived by his loving companion, Carol Bedore; sons, Michael (Laurie), Paul (Natalee); brothers, Dennis, Kent (Pat); eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and his car buddies; also numerous family and friends. Memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 15, 2016, at New Day Church, 694 E. Spaulding Ave., Pueblo West, Colo. Daugherty, Richard Leroy Richard Leroy "Dick" Daugherty - The Gazette - April 4, 2006 - Dick Daugherty passed away on March 31, 2006 after a battle with cancer. Dick was born on December 23, 1939 in Martell, NE to Melvin LeRoy Daugherty and Agnes (Roth) Daugherty. He moved to Colorado Springs, CO in 1951 and has lived in the Colorado Springs area since. Dick recently retired as a master electrician, spending forty years in the electrical field. Dick is survived by his children: Rhonda (Harold-Lee) Merkel of Gilbert, AZ; Mike (Freda) Daugherty of Branson, CO; and Gary Daugherty of Ellicott, CO. He is also survived by nine grandchildren; one granddaughter-in-law; two great-grandchildren; his mother; two brothers and their wives; two sisters and their husbands; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his wife, Cricket; daughter, Lynda; father, Melvin; and a brother, James. Dick was a life-time member of the Fountain Riding and Roping Club. His life centered around his family, roping, rodeo, and the Lord. He recently was saved and shared his testimony with numerous people. A memorial service for Dick will be held at 11:00 AM, Wednesday, April 5, at the Heart of The Springs Church, 2726 N. Union Blvd., Colorado Springs with Don Simmons officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the New Hope Church, 2150 N. Ellicott Highway, Calhan, CO 80808. Daugherty, Robert Arbour Robert Arbour Daugherty - Chronicle News - November 14, 2011 - Robert Arbour Daugherty, 79 of Lynchburg, Virginia died on Tuesday, November 8, 2011. He was the son of the late Walter F. and the late Rose K. Daugherty. Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family, 434-237-9424. Daugherty, Velma Velma (Thomas) Daugherty - Chronicle News - January 5, 2012 - Velma (Thomas) Daugherty, 89, died after a short illness, on January 2, 2012, surrounded by family. She was a resident of Swink Manor for 14 years. Velma was born October 25, 1922, in Trinidad, Colorado, the second of 6 children. She married Walter Dalgren Daugherty, who preceded her in death in 1980. She is survived by one sister, Veora Hunter of Denver; two brothers, Weston Thomas of Colorado Springs and Donald (Jane) Thomas of La Junta; two sons, Donald (Mary) Daugherty and their children, Shanan, Molly & Kevin; Glen (Linda) Daugherty and daughter, Melissa; grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents John Weston Thomas and Alice (McIntosh) Thomas, and brothers, Norman and Walter. Graveside services will be Friday, January 6, 2012, at 2:30 p.m. at the Trinidad Masonic Cemetery in Trinidad, Colorado with Reverend Tom Dudley of the Swink United Methodist Church officiating. Visitation will be Thursday, Jan. 5, 2012, from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Peacock-Larsen Funeral Home. Those wishing to do so may make memorial contributions to Swink United Methodist Church, P. O. Box 565, Swink, Colorado 81077. Peacock-Larsen Funeral Home & Arkansas Valley Crematory is in charge of arrangements. Daughtry, Diana Marie Diana Marie Daughtry - Pueblo Chieftain - December 7, 2014 - Diana Marie Daughtry, an 18-year-old feminist, animal lover from Pueblo West. She received good grades and had ambitions of becoming an entomologist. She is survived by her mother, Heidi Nolen-Daughtry; father, John Daughtry; sister, Angelica Nolen; brother, Timothy Daughtry; as well as close extended family. Diana had a loving heart and she honestly cared for the well-being of others before herself. She was taken from us before her time but a piece of her will live inside our spirits until the day we join her. She was able to save six lives through organ donation. She would have loved that. Please take a moment to really be thankful for those in your life. They mean more than you know. You won’t know until it is too late. In memory of Diana, instead of flowers, please donate to your local animal shelter, animal hospital or wildlife preserve. When you think of Diana, smile, don’t cry. She would be annoyed if you cry. Arrangements by Adrian Comer Funeral Home. Daurio, Helen Marie Helen Marie Daurio - Pueblo Chieftain - October 15, 2017 - Helen Marie Daurio, 94, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 12, 2017. She was born on Jan. 11, 1923, to the union of Stephan Julius and Anna (Julius) Hill. She married the love of her life, Louis J. Daurio, on Feb. 8, 1942; and celebrated 70 years of marriage before he passed away in 2012. She is survived by her children, Louis and Susan Daurio, David and Carolyn Daurio, Daniel and Annett Daurio and Karen and Ken Ginther. She is also survived by her 10 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren and one on the way; her brother-in-law, John (Charlene) Daurio; numerous nieces and nephews and a host of friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; stepfather, Ira Hill; brothers and sisters, Marjorie and Larkin O'Hern, Pete and Bettina Julius, Virginia and Pete Pisciotta, and Angie and Jerry Giarratano. She was a member of Epsilon Sigma Alpha sorority for over 65 years, volunteering many hours testing children's hearing at local schools. Helen was happiest surrounded by family and friends, always cooking a huge meal and taking care of everyone. A true inspiration to her family, Helen will be remembered for her kindness and generosity. A special thank you to Sharmar Village Care Center staff for their kind and loving care and to Sangre de Cristo Hospice and Palliative Care, where donations may be made in memory of Helen. Rosary will be at 6 p.m. Monday; and funeral Mass will be at 9:45 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2017, both to be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Roselawn Cemetery. Davalos, Dora Dora Davalos - Chronicle News - February 23, 2011 - Dora Davalos age 89 passed away Feb. 14, 2011 at St. Joseph Hospital, St. Charles, Mo. She was born in Villanueva, N.M. March 2, 1922 to Valeria (Lopez) and Nicanor Ulibarri. Dora liked to solve Seek-A-Word puzzles, watching Wheel of Fortune, playing bingo, and cooking many of her own delicious recipes. She was an avid Broncos fan who loved butterflies and bird watching. She enjoyed laughing and spending time with her family and friends. Preceding her in death was her loving husband Jesus, her parents, various siblings, and her daughter Dorothy Lujan. She is survived by her daughter Bernadette (Rick)Rea, St Charles, Mo, grand-daughter Jaime Lujan, Aurora, son-in-law Jimmee Lujan, Aurora, numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends. Memorial service and rosary will be held Friday Feb. 25, 2011 at 1 p.m. at the Comi Funeral Home Chapel. Inurnment will follow at Trinidad Catholic Cemetery. Arrangements made under the direction of the Comi Funeral Home. Davenport, John Edmund John Edmund Davenport - Albuquerque Journal - February 3, 2008 - John Edmund Davenport, 55, died peacefully in his sleep early Thursday morning, January 31, 2008. An 18 year resident of Bernalillo, New Mexico, he was self employed as a welder. He was born in Colorado Springs, Colorado, but raised in Espanola, New Mexico in a ranching family until the 8th grade when the family moved to the Albuquerque area. He attended West Mesa High School and spent his senior year at McCurdy School in Espanola. After graduation in 1971 he moved to Summit County, Colorado where he operated heavy equipment and lived until 1986. He was a staunch conservative Republican, a believer in the 2nd Amendment and a lifelong member of the NRA. He is survived by his wife of 17 years, Jane Davenport; and his beautiful daughter, Deputy Sheriff Jennifer Davenport of Glenwood Springs, Colorado, of whom he was so proud. He is also survived by his mother, Louise Davenport of Lyle, Washington; his sister, Marie Bigbie of Goldendale, Washington; and his cousin, Lloyd Peabody of Corrales, New Mexico. Services will be held at French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE, Saturday, February 2, 2008 at 4:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations should be made to the American Heart Association. French Mortuary, Inc. 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE. Davick, Andria Andrea Davick – Walsenburg World – December 23, 1920 – While guards from the State Hospital for the Insane were searching the countryside for her, Mrs. Andrea Davick, 47 years old, died of exposure in a vacant shack on the Beulah Road, 7 miles west of Pueblo. Davidovich, Jason Jason Davidovich - Delta County Independent - April 7, 2015 - Trinidad resident Jason Alexander Davidovich died Sunday, April 5, 2015. He was 39. A celebration of life will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, April 18, at Taylor Funeral Service Chapel in Delta. Mr. Davidovich was born in Grand Junction March 22, 1976, to George and Debra (Sleath) Davidovich. He spent his childhood in Florence and graduated from Trinidad High School in 1994. He coached Little League baseball in Hotchkiss. He enjoyed riding motorcycles, golfing and spending time with his kids. Mr. Davidovich is survived by his parents, George Davidovich of Paonia and Debra Davidovich of Palisade; his children, Preston Davidovich and Emily Davidovich, both of Hotchkiss; and his brother, Steve (Millicent) Davidovich of Durango. He was preceded in death by a sister, Amber Gomez. Memorial contributions may be made to the Jason Davidovich Memorial Fund at any Alpine Bank. Taylor Funeral Service and Crematory is handling the arrangements. Davidson, Eloise Eloise Davidson - Chronicle News - March 15, 2007 - Eloise Davidson, beloved lifelong partner and wife of Robert C. Davidson, recently of Trinidad, CO, passed away on February 25, 2007 at the age of 88. She was born on April 10, 1918 in Lansing, Michigan to Cass J. and Minnie B. Baker. She graduated from Lansing Eastern High School and Michigan State College (now Michigan State University) where she received a BS degree in Home Economics. In 1942 she married Robert C. Davidson, her high school sweetheart. Eloise and Robert were stationed at McDill Field in Tampa, Florida during WWII where Eloise worked on the base while Robert went overseas as First Sergeant with the 3rd Photo Unit of the Army Air Corps, stationed in the South Pacific. Eloise was a member of Alpha Xi Delta Sorority, Arbutus Chapter #45 Order of Eastern Star, Lansing Sparrow Hospital Auxiliary, and the Pilgrim Congregational United Church of Christ Women’s Fellowship. Besides Lansing, Michigan, Eloise also lived at her family’s home at Higgins Lake in Michigan for many years. She is survived by her husband, daughters Mrs. Fred (Harriet) Vaugeois of Trinidad and Mrs. Gerald (Roberta) Colaner of Ann Arbor, Michigan, and grandson Rene Vaugeois of San Dimas, California. Memorial Service will be conducted by Rev. Gary Gardner at the Mullare-Murphy Funeral Home, Saturday, March 17 at 3 PM. Donations in memory of Eloise Davidson can be made to the Southern Colorado Repertory Theatre Company of Trinidad, 135 E, Main St., Suite 2, Trinidad, CO or the Pilgrim Congregational United Church of Christ, Women’s Fellowship, 125 S. Pennsylvania Ave., Lansing, MI 48912. The family has entrusted Mullare- Murphy Funeral Home with the arrangements Davidson, Ernest Wilbert Ernest Wilbert Davidson - Denver Post - November 27, 2005 - Ernest Wilbert Davidson, born June 14, 1934, Boone, CO. Beloved husband of Connie; father of Alice Marie Orth, Elvinna Herman, Michael Davidson, Tammy Georgopulos, Laura Davidson (James Bieshaar), Tina Tapley (Steve Fowkes), Aaron Davidson, Paul Davidson, & Paul Georgopulos; grandfather of 15; great-grandfather of 18; brother of Billy Davidson, and Alice Allen; brother-in-law of Leah, Gilbert, Alphonso, Jr., and Donald & Carol Mares. Also survived by numerous family and friends on earth and beyond. Preceded in death by granddaughter Sunny Marie. Viewing, 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, November 30, 2005. Funeral service follows at 10:30 a.m., at Notre Dame Catholic Church. Burial, Ft. Logan Cemetery, 12:00 area "B". Davidson, Harold H. Harold H. Davidson – Walsenburg World – November 14, 1918 – Colorado casualty is reported in the list made public by the War Department, November 11. Harold H. Davidson, Pueblo, dead of disease. Davidson, John E. John E. Davidson - Pueblo Chieftain - February 20, 2015 - John E. Davidson, 73, passed away suddenly on Feb. 16, 2015, at his home in Las Animas. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 21, 2015, at the Las Animas-Bent County Community Center (old high school) with Pastor Rod Coulter officiating. Those wishing to do so, may make memorial donations to the Seed & Supply Church, 736 Ash, Las Animas, CO 81054 or to the Las Animas-Bent County Community Center or to the Bent County 4-H. Davidson, John Matthew Sr. John Matthew Davidson, Sr. - Chronicle News - August 12, 2010 - John Matthew Davidson, Sr. passed away August 4, 2010 at Swedish Medical Center in Denver, Colo. He was born March 2, 1959 in Winchester, Kan. John worked for Coca-Cola for 24 1/2 years. He married Celeste Evans in June of 1975 in Topeka, Kan. She preceded him in death on December 22, 2001. John is survived by children, Celeste M. Davidson; son, John M. Davidson; daughter-in-law, Desi Reyes, grandchildren, Brenden Michael Davidson, Kala Justeen Davidson and Kaylee Isabella Davidson and nineteen nieces, nephews, great-nephews and great-nieces. John was kind to everyone he met. He was born in Winchester, Kan., but lived most of his life in Topeka until he moved to Colorado in 1995. He loved the peace and beauty of this place. Memorial services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, August 14, 2010 at the Trinidad State Nursing Home Chapel. Immediately following the services, friends and invited to gather with family at 125 S. Animas, Trinidad, Colorado. Davidson, Kenneth I. Kenneth I. Davidson - Holt Family Funeral Home - March 25, 2003 - Kenneth I. Davidson, age 71 of Canon City, passed away March 18, 2003 in Canon City. He was born March 20, 1931 at Trinidad, Colorado. He had been a resident of Canon City since 1953. He had resided with his grandmother, Maria T. Staley. Kenneth served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War, and received the Purple Heat for his service. He was a member of VFW Post 4061 and St. John’s Lutheran Church. Kenneth loved to spend time fishing and gardening. He was preceded in death by parents Earl H. and Constance I. Staley Davidson, his grandmother Maria T. Staley, uncle Leo E. Staley, aunts Alice Lira and Alene Nucci. Kenneth is survived by his aunts Gladys Staley of Canon City and Phyllis Shown of Monte Vista, cousins Vicki Burso of Oregon, Albert Lira of Thoreau, NM, James Nucci of Monte Vista, and numerous cousins in Idaho. Funeral services were held on Saturday, March 22, 2003 at Holt Family Funeral Home Chapel in Canon City. Interment will be at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 25, 2003 at the Masonic Cemetery in Trinidad, Colorado. The family requests that memorial donations be made to Friends of Hospice, 1439 E. Main St., Canon City, Colorado 81212, or to a charity of choice. Davidson, Robert C. Robert C. Davidson - Chronicle News - August 30, 2007 - Beloved lifelong partner and husband of Eloise Davidson, recently of Trinidad, CO., passed away on August 18, 2007 at the age of 89. Born on April 15, 1918 in Lansing, Michigan to Earl O. and Emily Davidson. Graduated from Lansing Eastern High School and Michigan State University where he received a BS degree in Business, played in the marching band, sang in the Apollo Club, and was a member of Hesperian Fraternity. In 1942 he married Eloise Baker, his high school sweetheart. Robert was First Sergeant of the 3rd Photo Unit of the Army Air Corps during WWII, serving primarily in the Pacific Theater. Robert was a life member of Lansing Commandery #25 Knights Templar, receiving his 60 year plaque in 2007, and Elf Khurafeh Shriners. Robert was also a member of Pilgrim Congregational United Church of Christ in Lansing and was active in many service groups, often serving as treasurer and keynote speaker. After retirement, Robert and Eloise moved to Higgins Lake, Michigan and eventually to Trinidad, Colorado. Robert was preceded in death by his wife Eloise in February of 2007. He is survived by his daughters and sons- in-law Harriet and Fred Vaugeois of Trinidad, Colorado and Roberta and Jerry Colaner of Ann Arbor, Michigan and grandson Rene Vaugeois of San Dimas, California. A Memorial Service will be at the Estes Leadley Funeral Home, 325 W. Washtenaw St, Lansing Michigan 48933, on Sunday, September 9 at 2 PM. Robert passed away in his sleep at the Colorado State Veterans Home. Local Trinidad arrangements have been entrusted to the Mullare-Murphy Funeral Home. Davies, Bronwen Bronwen Davies - Chronicle News - July 8, 2008 - Bronwen Davies passed away on July 3, 2008 in Colorado Springs. She was born in Piedmont, CO on June 23, 1910, and lived in the Trinidad area all her life. She graduated from Lincoln High School in Sopris in 1928. She then attended Colorado State Teachers' College in Greeley, receiving her teaching certificate in 1930 and her Master's Degree in 1952. Bronwen's first teaching job was in Delagua; she then taught sixth grade at Rice School. In 1945, she became principal at Sante Fe School until it closed, then moved to East Street School. She retired in 1975. Bronwen was a life-long member of the United Presbyterian Church, where she served as deacon, an elder, a youth director, sang in the choir, and served as Treasurer for 26 years. Always active in the local community, Bronwen belonged to Delta Kappa Gamma for 64 years, PEO, Retired Teachers' Organization, PERA, and volunteered at the Red Cross and the A. R. Mitchell Museum. She received many awards from these organizations for her faithful, persistent, committed hard work. Bronwen was an amazing woman, loved, admired, and respected by everyone who knew her. Bronwen was preceded in death by her father, Thomas; mother, Mary; and two brothers, William and Rees. She is survived by numerous cousins throughout the United States and Wales. Pallbearers will be Tim Dixon, Jim Foster, George Newman, Earl Shell, Howard Smeall and Dick Spinner. Visitation will be Wednesday, July 9, 2008 from 9:00 A.M. to 12:00 at Mullare-Murphy Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held the same day at 1:00 P.M. at the United Presbyterian Church. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Red Cross or a charity of your choice. The family has entrusted Mullare- Murphy Funeral Home with the arrangements. Davies, Kenneth Kenneth Davies - The Daily Camera - July 5, 2015 - Kenneth Davies died peacefully on June 15, 2015, at Frasier Meadows Health Care Center. Ken was born to Hannah and William Rees Davies in 1928 in Merthyr Tydfil, Wales. He was predeceased in death by his parents, brothers Trevor and William "Tommy" Davies and sister Marion Jones. He is survived by his wife, Joyce of Boulder, his sister, Margaret An Morgan of Merthyr, his son Russell and his spouse, Swan of Arlington, TX, his daughter, Elizabeth Aiken, her spouse, Timothy, and two granddaughters, Hannah and colleen of Arlington, VA, and his son, Kenneth of Trinidad, CO. He and Joyce were married for 57 years. A memorial service, followed by a reception, will be held in the Phillips Chapel, Frasier Meadows Retirement Community on Saturday, July 18 at 2:00 P.M. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests a memorial gift might be made to an educational non-profit of the donor's choice or to TRU Community Care, 2594 Trailridge Dr., Lafayette, CO 80026. Ken graduated in 1949, summa cum laude from the University of Wales, Swansea, and received his PhD in 1953. His research was in ionospheric physics and radio propagation. He emigrated to Toronto, Canada where he did research for the Dept. of Defense for three years. For the next three years he taught in Electrical Engineering Division at Brown University, Providence, RI. His move to Boulder to do research at the National Bureau of standards (now NOAA) was his last permanent career move. He was the author of several books and numerous articles on ionospheric radio propagation and served on many international committees. Ken's research was conducted in various parts of the world, including Africa, India and Europe. He and his family spent 1962-63 in England where he did research at the Radio and Research Station near Slough, and in 1975-76 the family joined him for a year in Queensland, Australia where his research continued at Queensland Univ., Brisbane. He enjoyed mentoring his younger colleagues, serving as Professor Adjunct at CU, Boulder, and as a guest professor at Wuhan Univ., China. After his retirement he spent a year doing research at the Max Plank Institute, Katlenburg-Lindau, Germany, having been awarded a Von Humboldt Fellowship. In addition he spent a semester at Kyoto University and six weeks at Wuhan Univ. Ken served for two years as president of Sigma Xi and was a member of IEEE. Always interested in civic affairs, Ken served as chairman of PLAN Boulder County and chairman of the Boulder Council for International Visitors. He was a member of the Current Affairs Discussion Group at Frasier Meadows Retirement Community, where he and Joyce have been residents for nine years. Davies, Pearline June Pearline June Davies - The Chronicle News - April 24, 2017 - Pearline June Davies, age 81, passed away on April 19, 2017 in Pueblo, Colo. She was born in Kegler, Nebraska on June 16, 1935 to Rose Katherine (Nudding) and Pirl Benjamin Welton. On June 15, 1959, Pearline was united in marriage to William N., Davies in Trinidad, Colo. She enjoyed bowling, making crafts and baking her delicious breads. Preceding her in death are parents, Rose Katherine and Pirl Welton, husband William N. Davies, daughter Debi Lamb, son Gary Johnson, grandson Michael Builta and great grandson Levi DuRan. Survivors are children, Linda Hill, Utah, Donna (Frank) Paine, Trinidad, Sherry (Ben) Builta, Trinidad, Cyndi (Grant) Judd, Utah, Richard Johnson, Pueblo, Bob (Ronnie) Johnson Pueblo, Rob (Renee) Davies, Utah, Mike (Melinda) Davies, 18 grandchildren, 37 great-grandchildren, 3 great-great-grandchildren, brother Howard (Wilma) Welton, Denver, numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. Funeral Services will be Saturday, April 29, 2017 at 1 p.m. at Comi Chapel with Pastor Kevin Bond officiating. Private family inurnment at a later date. Arrangements made under the direction of the Comi Funeral Home. Davila, Yvette Yvette M. Davila - Pueblo Chieftain - August 15, 2016 - Yvette M. Davila, 65, affectionately known as, “Weda,” “Bette,” and “Auntie Boo.” She was preceded in death by parents, Phil and Eve Ruybalid; and brother Philip Ruybalid. Survived by spouse, Alejandro Davila Jr., siblings, Shelley (Anthony) Rodriguez, Barbara Sapeda, Theresa Larson and Ernest (Sarah) Ruybalid; godson, Capt. Vincent Sapeda; step-children, Maria (Carlos) Martinez, Alex (Sara) Davila III and Angelica Davila; 11 step-grandchildren; three step-great-grandchildren; six brothers-in-law; two sisters-in-law; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other family members and friends. She was loved by all and will be deeply missed. At her request, no viewing and cremation has taken place. Celebration of life, 11 a.m. Wednesday, Angelus Chapel. Following service, family will receive friends at American Legion Post No. 2, 701 W. Ninth St. Davis, Benina Benina (Betty) Gonzales Davis - Huerfano World - January 11, 2016 - Beloved wife and mother Mrs. Benina (Betty) Gonzales Davis, born in Walsenburg, Colorado on January 9, 1937, passed peacefully at her home of 46 years in Denver, Colorado on January 11, 2016. She succumbed to a short battle with very aggressive lung cancer. Benina, daughter of Jim Gonzales and Eduvigen Alarid was preceded in death by her beloved husband Donald Ray Davis and sister Margie Duran. She is survived by her brothers Joe and Roy Gonzales; half-sister Pauline Martini; son Donald James Davis; grand-daughters Charity Jaye Drummond and Harmony Jade Davis; great-grandsons Colin Milligan, Patrick Homen; and Andrew Drummond, born, January 17th. Celebration of life will be at Horan & McConaty Chapel, 3020 Federal Blvd., Denver, CO 80211 on Saturday April 16, 2016 from 1 to 2 pm. Reception will follow at Sons of Italy Dance Hall, 5925 W. 32nd Ave. Wheat Ridge, CO 80212 on Saturday April 16, 2016 from 2 to 4 pm. Cremation Society of Colorado - January 13, 2016 - “We wish to inform you that beloved wife and mother Mrs. Benina (Betty) Davis, born in Walsenburg Colorado on January 9, 1937 passed peacefully at her home of 46 years in Denver Colorado on January 11, 2016. She succumbed to a short battle with very aggressive lung cancer. Benina, daughter of Jim Gonzales and Eduvigen Alarid was preceded in death by her beloved husband Donald Ray Davis and Sister Margie Duran. She is survived by her brothers Joe and Roy Gonzales, Half-Sister Pauline Martini, Son Donald James Davis, Grand-daughters Charity Jaye Drummond and Harmony Jade Davis, Great-Grandsons Colin Milligan, Patrick Homen and Andrew Drummond, born, January 17th. Please do not send flowers or gifts, instead she would appreciate a donation in her honor to the American Cancer Society to advance cures for all types of cancers. Per her wish to accommodate family and friends in planning and travel she wants us to wait until springtime to conduct the memorial service which will be held April 16, 2016 at 1:00 PM at Horan & Mc Conaty, 3020 Federal BLVD, Denver Colorado. An after service gathering with food and refreshment is being planned. The reception will be at the Son’s of Italy Dance Hall, 5925 W. 32nd Ave., Wheat Ridge, CO 80212, from 2 to 4 PM Food and refreshments will be served. Her ashes will be interred with her late beloved husband at Fort Logan National Cemetery at a closed service for immediate family only on Monday April, 18th.” Davis, Betty Jo Betty Jo Davis - Chronicle News - October 19, 2009 - Betty Jo Davis, age 86, passed away on Wednesday October 14, 2009 at Trinidad State Nursing Home. She was born in Wichita Falls, Texas, December 21, 1922 to Ruth & Everett Marshall. Betty was raised in Wichita Falls, Texas and united in marriage there to Walter E. Davis, September 17, 1941. Walter and Betty had a wonderful love affair throughout their lives together and were inseparable. They lived a variety of places, but loved the Rocky Mountains and settled in Trinidad in 1970. Betty's priorities in life were her faith and family. Her grandchildren held a special place in her heart, and she was very proud of their accomplishments. Betty was a kind and loving person whose genuine concern for others endeared her to family and friends. She was a fun mother and grandmother who loved to hike the mountains in search of driftwood and rocks for decoration. Prowling the hills of Boncarbo is one of the grandchildren's fondest memories of their grandmother. Smells of her good cooking always filled the mountain home. Preceding her in death are her husband, Walter E. Davis; parents, Ruth and Everett Marshall; brothers, Robert and Clyde Marshall; sister, Monte Ruth Hoepfner and son-in-law, Dr. Charles A. Strasia. Survivors include son, Edward (Terry) Davis, Trinidad; daughter, Marsha Strasia, Trinchera; six grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. A private family Celebration of Life will be held. Grandsons, Dan and Brady Davis will spread Betty and Walter's ashes over the Rocky Mountains. Persons wishing to do so may make contributions to the Trinidad State Nursing Home Resident Benefit Fund, 409 Benedicta, Trinidad, CO 81082, in her memory. Davis, Charles Charles Davis – Walsenburg World – March 3, 1897 – Died at his home in Walsenburg, Saturday, February 27, 1897, at 7:47 a.m., Charles Davis, age 54 years, 10 months, 11 days. Mr. Davis came to Walsenburg from Carbondale, Kansas. In a mine explosion at that place he was imprisoned for a number of days in the mine and when taken out was barely alive and the greater part of his lungs gone. He has since been a confirmed sufferer of consumption. Since coming to Walsenburg he has been engaged in the saloon business. His widow accompanied the remains to Carbondale, Sunday. Davis, Donald Donald W. Davis - Pueblo Chieftain - February 23, 2016 - Donald W. Davis, 71. Cremation, Montgomery & Steward Crematorium. Davis, Dorothy Jean Dorothy Jean Davis - Chronicle News - April 10, 2009 - On Tuesday, April 7th, Dorothy Jean Davis, 84, was welcomed to her eternal home in Heaven. For the last three years she was lovingly cared for at Trinidad State Nursing Home. Prior to that she lived with her son, Glenn, and at Helping Hands Assisted Living. Dorothy was born December 10, 1924 in Denver, Colo. to Ernest C. Feland and Dorothy Knowles. She spent her early years and summers living with her grandparents, James Knowles, Jr. and Mary Matilda Rasmusson, in Payson, Utah. She attended school in Lovell, Wyo. and wherever her mother taught in the years following. She graduated from high school in Idaho Falls, Idaho as Valedictorian of the Class of 1943. She attended Woodbury Business College, became a Psychiatric Technician at Camarillo State Hospital, and graduated first in the 1969 LPN Class from Casper Community College at the age of 44. She worked in hospitals and nursing homes in Wyoming and California, often as a Charge Nurse, until her retirement. Dorothy married Bruce E. Grubaugh in May 21, 1944 and to this union were born six children. She was then united in marriage to Fred F. Davis on November 7, 1956 and they were blessed with three children. For Fred’s health, they moved from California to Sacramento, New Mexico and then following her father’s death, it was on to Casper, Wyo. and then later back to California. In the late 1980s, Fred & Dorothy moved to Trinidad. Dorothy loved to attend church and was a member of Cornerstone Foursquare Gospel Church. She also enjoyed having lunch at the Senior Center. Dorothy was preceded in death by the love of her life, Fred; her grandparents, parents, children, Mary Grubaugh, Larry Grubaugh, Garry Grubaugh, Knowla Davis and her granddaughter, Sarah Davis. She is survived by her children, Bruce Grubaugh, Ann Marie Pentecost, Ken Grubaugh, Glenn Davis, and James Davis; numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren; her sister, Ruth Herbert, as well as nieces and friends. Services for Dorothy will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 14, 2009 at Mullare-Murphy Funeral Home with interment to follow at the Masonic Cemetery. Donations may be made in her memory to Noah’s Ark Animal Shelter, the Advocates Against Domestic Assault or Helping Hands Ministries in care of the funeral home. The family has entrusted Mullare Murphy Funeral Home with the arrangements. Davis, E. E. (Mrs.) Mrs. E. E. Davis – Walsenburg World – March 19, 1903 – Mrs. E. E. Davis of Durango, age 25 years, died on the night D & RG train between LaVeta and Walsenburg Wednesday morning. She was insane and had been taken to Pueblo to be placed in the Woodcraft Sanitarium. The body was taken on to Pueblo and will be buried there this afternoon. Davis, Elizabeth L. Elizabeth L. Davis - Pueblo Chieftain - March 14, 2015 - Elizabeth L. Davis, 88, passed away March 7, 2015. Known to many as Grandma Betty. Loved by her family and friends. Survived by her husband, James H. Davis of 36 years; also, her children, David Selvage, Carol DeHerrera (Lawrence), Daniel Selvage (Cindy); many beloved grandchildren and great-grandchildren; sister, Mary Clay; and many other relatives. Memorial services will be held at 1 p.m., Friday, March 27, 2015, at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 2203 13th St., Pueblo, CO. Reception will follow for family and friends at the Fulton Heights Community Center, 1331 Santa Rosa St., Pueblo, CO 81006. Davis, Fannie Fannie Davis - Wet Mountain Tribune - October 8, 1948 - Former Resident Dies Thursday in Pueblo - Mrs. Fannie [Ryan] Davis, former resident of Custer County, died in a Pueblo hospital last Thursday evening after a brief illness. While she had been in poor health for several months, her condition did not become serious until about two weeks ago, shortly after she arrived in Pueblo from California for a visit with relatives. Born and raised in Silver Cliff, Mrs. Davis made her home there for a number of years until she and her husband moved to Corona, California to make their home. She is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Stella Byrne, of Silver Cliff, and Mrs. Zona Neilson, of Pueblo, as well as several nephews and nieces and other relatives. Funeral services were held in Corona Wednesday, with interment beside the grave of her husband, who passed away about two years ago. Davis, Frank (Mrs.) Mrs. Frank Davis – Walsenburg World – April 30, 1908 – Died, April 21, 1908, at her home in Walsen, Mrs. Frank Davis of ceb---- fever. Davis, George F. George F. Davis – Walsenburg World – March 8, 1900 – A Correction – By being misinformed last week, we failed to get all the facts relative to the care and death of George F. Davis, the old man who died here last week. Through the efforts of Mayor Baird, nurses were provided for the old gentleman; medicine was furnished by County Physician McGuire and food and poultices given by Mrs. Farr. All endeavored to make the old man’s last hours as comfortable as possible. Davis, Glenn V. Glenn V. “Papa” Davis - Chronicle News - April 21, 2011 - Glenn V. “Papa” Davis, 60, of Trinidad, died Monday, April 18, 2011 at his home. Davis was born to Mack and Ruth Davis on October 31, 1950 in Bakersfield, California. He attended Vista High School in Bakersfield and attended the University of California San Diego then graduated from the University of Northern Colorado in 1978. Through an introduction from his mother, he met his wife Jane in Greeley, Colorado. The two were married for 35 years and had two children, Trudi and Dayna. His first jobs included welding, home furniture delivery and a stint at a California car wash. Davis worked as a wrestling coach and special education teacher from 1979 to 1983 at Montrose High School in Montrose, Colorado. He then attended the University of Nebraska at Lincoln School of Law and received his Juris Doctorate in 1986. Upon completion of his law degree, he worked as a Deputy District Attorney for the 16th Judicial District in La Junta, Colorado from 1987 to 1991. He moved to Trinidad in 1991 with his family to work as the Assistant District Attorney for the 3rd Judicial District and fell in love with the town and people of Trinidad. He was appointed District Attorney by Governor Roy Romer in 1992, was re-elected twice and served in that role for a total of 10 years. For the past 10 years, he worked in private practice specializing in criminal law. Davis was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed boating, fishing, hiking, golfing and anything else he could conjure up in the Colorado wilderness. He kept busy spending time with his family and his many friends. Davis was preceded in death by his parents Mack and Ruth and his step dad Ken Gillilan. Davis is survived by wife Jane, Colo.; daughter Trudi Sakowitz and son-in-law Matt Sakowitz, Ga.; daughter Dayna Davis, Colo.; brother William Davis and sister-in-law Linda Davis, Colo.; step-sister Gloria Beasley, Colo.; grandchildren Daylynn and Philip Sakowitz, Ga.; a grand puppy named Molly Brown, Colo.; best friends Dick Makloski and David Saksek, Colo.; and many other relatives and friends. A service in celebration of his life will be held Monday, April 25, 2011 at 10 a.m. at the First Christian Church with Pastor Cary Nelson officiating. Reception and gathering of friends to follow at the Elks Club in Trinidad. Arrangements made under the direction of the Comi Funeral Home. Davis, Gordon Michael Gordon Michael Davis - Pueblo Chieftain - February 9, 2017 - Gordon Michael Davis, 36, died unexpectedly Feb. 6, 2017. Survived by his parents, Gordon E. and Linda Davis; wife, Andrea; daughter, Bryce; stepsons, Charles McKim, Damien and Adrian Galindo; granddaughter, Violet; aunts, uncles; and closest cousins, Cari, Russell, Melissa, Jef and Jordon. Lifetime resident of Pueblo and Pueblo West. He loved being surrounded by family and friends, talking about good times, making new memories and was always willing to help others. Gordon Michael was an adrenaline junkie. He loved the outdoors and lived life large. Memorial service, 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017, in the Montgomery & Steward Chapel. Davis, Helen Helen Marie (Glach) Davis - Pueblo Chieftain - April 11, 2017 - Helen Marie (Glach) Davis. Funeral Mass, 10 a.m. today, at St. Mary Church. Davis, Helen R. Helen R. Davis – Walsenburg World – December 10, 1908 – Died at Farr, Colorado, Friday, November 27, 1908, Helen R. Davis of pneumonia, age 11 years, 7 months and 20 days. The deceased was the daughter of W. J. Davis, Superintendent of the Colorado Fuel & Iron Company at Farr. The funeral was held from the residence on Monday, November 30, 1908. Floral tributes were the largest and most abundant ever seen in this locality. Flowers were sent from Canon City, Pueblo, Denver, Colorado Springs and from a large number of friends from all over the state. The body was laid to rest in the Masonic Cemetery. Davis, Inez Inez Davis – Walsenburg World – January 21, 1915 – Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Davis lost their beautiful little daughter Inez, age 4 years, Sunday, January 17, 1915. The death was caused by the measles and pneumonia. She was buried from the Presbyterian Church Monday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock. Davis, J.T. J.T. “Jug” Davis - Pueblo Chieftain - August 19, 2015 - J.T. “Jug” Davis, 1934-2015. Husband of Dyanna Carroll Davis. Memorial service will be held from 3 to 6 p.m. Aug. 23, 2015, at the Eagles No. 3367, 704 Elmhurst, Pueblo. Arrangements by Imperial. Davis, James James "Larry" Davis - Pueblo Chieftain - September 10, 2014 - James “Larry” Davis passed away Sept 8, 2014, in Pueblo, Colo. Larry was born June 30, 1942, in Monte Vista, Colo., to Claude and Vesta Davis. He was a member of Local 20/58 Plumbers and Pipefitters for 44 years. He enjoyed Harleys, hot rods and the enjoyment of camping with family and friends. He also loved creating and building special projects with his sons. He was preceded in death by his parents; and a grandson, Joey Angeli. Larry is survived by his wife, Elizabeth “Liz” Davis; sons, Bonde (Annette) Davis and Rusty (Corinne) Davis; sister, Shirley (Bill) Smith; mother-in-law, Annette Ingle; brother-in-law, Ralph (Donna) Ingle; nephew, Zach (Sharon) Ingle; niece, Nicole (Lance) Swint; and numerous friends. A celebration of Larry’s life will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 14, 2014, at the Gold Dust Saloon, 217 S. Union Ave. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions in Larry’s name to the Sangre de Cristo Hospice, 1207 Pueblo Boulevard Way, Pueblo, CO 81005. Davis, Kimberly Ann Kimberly Ann Davis - Chronicle News - September 30, 2005 - Kimberly Ann Davis, age 30, passed away in Colorado Springs, Co. on September 26, 2005 after a short illness. She is survived by son Michael Cameron Davis; parents Rick (Sharon) Davis, Trinidad, Judy (J.D.) Clifton, Lufkin, TX; and numerous friends. A Memorial Service will be held Tuesday, October 4, 2005 at 10:00AM at the United Presbyterian Church in Trinidad, with Rev. Gary Gardner officiating. Family respectfully requests the omission of flowers, and donations be made to the church in memory of Kimberly Ann. Courtesy of Comi Funeral Home. Davis, Maggie E. Maggie E. Davis – Walsenburg World – September 24, 1908 – Maggie E. Davis, the seven-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Davis died at the family home at Cameron Mine, Saturday, September 19, 1908. Davis, Mary Frances Mary Frances Davis - Pueblo Chieftain - April 30, 2017 - Mary Frances Davis, 61, of Pueblo, passed away on April 26, 2017. Born May 12, 1955, in Walsh, Colo., raised in Springfield and graduated from high school in Lamar. Mary spent her working career as an insurance adjuster in Lamar, Pueblo, Fort Worth and Austin, Texas. She was preceded in death by her parents, George Albert and Frances Ada Davis; brothers, Keith Edward, George Jr. and Mark James Davis; sister-in-law, Elizabeth Davis; and her life companion, Gary. Mary is survived by her siblings, Kathy Davis Bacino, Michael Jon Davis, Carla Jean Davis (Gary) Clerkin, Patricia Davis (Wayne) Halligan, Muriel Ann Davis, Mabel Gale Davis (Ross) Reineke, Allan (Robin) Davis, Linda Lee Davis, Georganna Rae Davis (Pete) Morlan; as well as nieces and nephews, Julianna, Mike Jr., Lance, Keith, Amanda, Todd, Tracy, Mallory, Marissa, Christine; and great-nieces and nephews, Kara, Gary, Braxton, Bowen, Willow, Tate and Evan; last but not least, she is survived by her beloved dogs, the Great Pyrenees, Sheba, and the chocolate Labrador, Choco. Sheba and Choco, as well as other dogs Mary Frances loved, had been abandoned and left to die in the road. That love prompts us to ask that if you would like to do something in her memory, please get in touch with the American Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals at www.aspca.org or call 1-800-628-0028 to see how you can help with abandoned dogs like Mary did. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 13, 2017, at Roselawn Funeral Home Chapel. Inurnment will take place at a later date in Springfield, Colo. Davis, Mattie Mattie Davis – Walsenburg World – February 14, 1905 – Mrs. Mattie Davis, a colored woman age 24 years, died at her home in Maitland Saturday of puerperal infection. Davis, Rosemary Ann Rosemary A. Davis - Pueblo Chieftain - September 24, 2015 - Rosemary A. Davis, of La Veta, passed away Sept. 23, 2015. She is survived by husband, Dale; daughter, Tammy (Terry) Root; Heath (Michelle) Andreatta; grandchildren, Rachelle and Kaleb Andreatta, Heidi (Tim) Tunic; brother, Nelson (Phyllis) Burns; and numerous nieces and nephews. Graveside services at 2 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 28, at La Veta Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to La Veta EMTs. Boies-Ortega Funeral Home - September 30, 2015 - Rosemary A. Davis of La Veta passed away Sept. 23, 2015. She is survived by husband Dale, daughter Tammy (Terry) Root; Heath (Michelle) Andreatta, Grandchildren Rachelle and Kaleb Andreatta; Heidi (Tim) Tunic, brother Nelson (Phyllis) Burns and numerous nieces and nephews. Rosemary Davis was born August 11, 1937 in Watonga, Oklahoma to Roy and Blanche Burns. She was the youngest of 11 children and the only one born in a hospital. Rosemary moved to La Veta in 1964. She married Dale in 1983. Rosemary had an unconditional love for her kids, grandkids, nieces and nephews, brothers and sisters and maybe even Dale (occasionally). Rosemary was a self made businessperson. She kept books, worked and managed restaurants and sold real estate for 3 years in La Veta, Cuchara, Walsenburg and the surrounding area which made her many good friends and repeat customers during those times and she cherished each and every one of those friends. She opened Cuchara Valley Real Estate in 2003 and continued working to the present. Graveside services were held Monday, Sept.28, 2015 at La Veta Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to La Veta EMT's. Davis, Rouinal Rouinal Davis – Walsenburg World – September 15, 1903 – Died Monday evening, September 14, 1903, at Aguilar, Colorado, Rouinal, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Davis, after an illness of three days. Funeral services were held at the house Tuesday afternoon at 1:30 p.m. conducted by Rev. George A. Symington, and interment was made in the Apishapa Cemetery. A large number of friends were in attendance to pay their last tribute to the little one before it was laid in its last resting place. The bereaved parents have the sympathy of the community. Davis, S. C. S. C. Davis – Walsenburg World – May 24, 1900 – Aged Resident Dies – On Thursday of last week neighbors of S. C. Davis, an old gentleman living in the lower part of town, found him in an unconscious state and suffering with erysipelas of the face. Dr. Matthews was summoned to attend the sick man and a nurse was provided to care for him. He seemed to rally under the doctor’s care, but at no time was safe from death. At last on Saturday afternoon he passed away and was buried in the Masonic Cemetery on Monday afternoon. The deceased was quite a noted character locally because of the vigilance he exercised over his expenses and his care to turn everything into money. It is supposed that at the time of his death he had considerable property. Some money was found in the house and a certificate of deposit of money in a Trinidad bank. It is reported that in connection with the property he has here he had property in Trinidad, Rocky Ford, Sterling, and Colorado Springs. Dr. Matthews has made an effort to locate some relatives or friend but so far all efforts have been to no avail. A telegram sent to the last known address of a supposed brother brought no reply. Dr. Matthews has been appointed as conservator of the estate pending the appearance of an heir. Davis, Virginia S. Virginia S. "Jean" Davis - Pueblo Chieftain - June 19, 2016 - Virginia S. “Jean” Davis, 90, born Oct. 27, 1925, in Oklahoma City, Okla., passed away June 15, 2016, in Englewood, Colo. She was preceded in death by her parents, siblings, and husband. Jean and Tom were married May 14, 1949. She is survived by children, Steven Davis, Kathleen (Larry) Batton, Dianne (Larry) Schumacher; nine grandchildren and many great-grandchildren. Jean taught at numerous Pueblo middle schools for 17 years. Visitation, 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 21 at Adrian Comer, 2710 N. Elizabeth. Funeral Mass, 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 22, 2016, at Christ the King, 1708 Horseshoe Drive. Interment at Fort Logan National Cemetery. Davis, Vivian Lucille Vivian Lucille (Merten) Davis - Pueblo Chieftain - July 17, 2015 - Vivian Lucille (Merten) Davis passed away peacefully July 15, 2015. She was born in Des Moines, Iowa, on Oct. 28, 1924, to Harris and Ada Belle (Lund) Merten. Vivian graduated from East High School in Des Moines in 1942. She married her childhood sweetheart, Howard Davis Jr., on April 21, 1942. Howard, the love of her life, preceded her in death on April 8, 1995, after 53 years of marriage. A year after Howard got out of the military service, Howard and his family moved to Pueblo, Colo. Vivian worked at White and Davis Department Store, Town Talk Bread Co., and the Star Bread Co. in the bread store for 17 years. Vivian was a member of Central Christian Church and CWF Group 4, the Canasta Club, Crazy Eights, the Veteran Motor Car Club of America, the Model A Ford Car Club and the Southern Colorado A’s. Howard and Vivian traveled from state to state in their 1929 Model A Ford. Vivian enjoyed shopping, especially antique shops, looking specifically for pretty dishes and sweet dolls for her collection, and she loved family gatherings. They were blessed with three children, Howard III (Marshia) Davis of Brighton, Colo., Maureen (Bruce) Miller of Melbourne, Fla., and Frederick Sr. (Wende) Davis of Pueblo West, Colo. Vivian had nine grandchildren, Dixie (Steve) Oltman of Utica, Neb., Mandie (Jerry) Mousseau of Utica, Neb., Daniel (Ruth) Potter of Stewart, Neb., Preston (Heather) Davis of Centennial, Colo., Stacy (Darren) Horning of Thornton, Colo., Nichelle Miller of Fort Collins, Colo., Natalie (Gary) Hardey of Melbourne, Fla., Domonique Davis of Pueblo West, Colo., and Frederick Jr. (Olga) Davis of Pueblo, Colo. She had 16 great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren. She also is survived by former daughter-in-law, Rose Keeling. Vivian was the youngest of five children: brothers, Kenneth, Russell, Neil; and sister, Beulah Moore, who preceded her in death. The family will greet friends from 5 to 6 p.m. today, July 17, 2015, at Adrian Comer Garden Chapel, 2710 N. Elizabeth St., Pueblo, Colo., with services being held at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 18, 2015, at Adrian Comer Garden Chapel, with the Rev. Dan Weaver officiating. Interment will follow at Roselawn Cemetery. A gathering will be held at Central Christian Church, 1902 N. Hudson, following interment, to celebrate Vivian’s life. Vivian’s family would like to thank all of her friends and Legacy Commons for their love, care and support giving her a full and fun life. Davis, Walter Edward Walter Edward Davis - Chronicle News - June 14, 2006 - Walter Edward Davis, age 85, passed away at the Trinidad State Nursing Home on June 6, 2006. He was born in Hiawatha, Kansas on August 23, 1920 to Bertha Irene (Murphy) and Paul Leslie Davis. He was raised in Iowa along with one brother and two sisters. The son of a minister, Walter lived in a variety of places. He graduated from high school in Wichita Falls, Texas in 1939. He briefly attended West LeMars College in LeMars, Iowa. On September 17, 1941, Walter married Betty Jo Marshall. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy from 1942-1945. In 1970, Betty and Walter moved to Trinidad where together they owned and operated Trinidad Floor Covering until retirement in 1980. They also owned Southwestern Wood Products. After his retirement, he made and sold various types of arts and crafts. Walter loved to fly, being an accomplished pilot. He enjoyed the outdoors and had a great passion for fishing. Preceding him in death are parents, Bertha and Paul Davis; brother Don Davis; sister Marian Wohlwend; and son-in-law Dr. Charles Strasia. Survivors include wife Betty Jo Davis, Trinidad State Nursing Home; son Edward (Terry) Davis, Trinidad; daughter Marsha Strasia, Trinchera; sister Helyn Dilbeck, Pacifica, CA; sister-in-law Marguerite Davis, Colo. Springs, CO; six grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Memorial Services will be held Sun-day, June 18, 2006 at 12 noon at the Trinidad State Nursing Home Chapel. Reception to follow in the Family Room. Persons wishing to do so, may make contributions to the Trinidad State Nursing Home Resident Benefit Fund, 409 Benedicta, Trinidad, CO 81082, in his memory. Arrangements made under the direction of the Comi Funeral Home. Davis, Wayne H. Jr. Wayne H. Davis Jr. - Pueblo Chieftain - April 30, 2015 - Wayne H. Davis Jr. passed away on April 25, 2015, in Pueblo, Colo. He was born on June 23, 1940, in Lamar, Colo. Wayne was employed as an engineer with the Pueblo City Fire Department for 42 years. Wayne served in the U.S. Air Force. He loved fishing, camping and spending time with his granddaughters. He is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Geneva; daughter, Collette; son, Michael (Tabitha); granddaughters, Kira and Breanna; cousin, Curtis (Suellen) Kelley; numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents. Service will be at 11 a.m. on May 5, 2015, at First Presbyterian Church, 220 W. 10th St. His family would like to thank Parkview Medical Center, University Park Care Center and The Joni Fair Hospice House. At his request, in lieu of flowers, please make donations to St. John Neumann Catholic School and the Pueblo Fire Fighters Honor Guard. Interment will be at Imperial Memorial Gardens. Davis, William William Davis – Walsenburg World – December 20, 1894 – Wm. Davis, a colored man, died of consumption last Friday night and was burled Saturday evening. He lived in Walsenburg over a year ago, and has since than been at Pueblo, a part of the lime in the hospital there. He was reticent about his family and none of his connections are known. By the directions of the County Commissioner he was cared for during the last few days by Riley Singleton. Davis, William William Davis – Walsenburg World – May 10, 1907 – William Davis, superintendent of the C. F. & I. Mine at Jerryville near Sopris died today of pleurisy, age 64. In point of service Mr. Davis is one of the oldest employees of the company in Las Animas County. Davis, William Edward William Edward "Bill" Davis - Pueblo Chieftain - April 23, 2017 - William Edward "Bill" Davis was born July 17, 1939, in Pueblo, Colo., to the late Goldie and Lester Davis. He passed away, far too young, surrounded by his loving family on Feb. 5, 2017. Bill married his high school sweetheart, Katherine Prutch, and they celebrated 58 years of wonderful married life. Together, they led a fun and exciting life relocating across the U.S. before settling down in Orange County, Calif. Bill is survived by his wife, Katherine; his four children, Michael Davis, Vicki Davis Martinez, Michelle Davis Hughes and Leslie Davis; his six grandchildren, Matthew and Kyle Hughes, Katherine and Jacqueline Martinez and William and James Davis; his son-in-law, Scott Martinez and daughter-in-law, Jennifer Reichert; as well as many nieces and nephews. He also is survived by his brother, David; and sister, Donna, and was preceded in death by his brother, Lester Jr.; and sister, Norma Jean. After Bill graduated from high school, he joined the Marines and proudly served his country from 1958 to 1960. After his honorable discharge, Bill began his career in finance/ equipment leasing and worked his way to vice president of leasing and sales at Chase Financial before retiring. While working full time, Bill attended California Western University, where he graduated with his Bachelor and Master of Business Administration degrees. After much relocation around the U.S., Bill settled his family in Cypress, Calif., in 1973, where he began his active community involvement in the city. He served on the Traffic Commission, Recreation and Community Services Commission, chairman of the Cypress Community Festival Committee, founding member of the Friends of Cypress Parks, director of the Cypress Theatre Guild, Cypress Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and the Cypress Cable Television Advisory Committee. In 1985, the California Park Society honored Bill as the Volunteer of the Year and the Cypress Chamber of Commerce chose him as the Man of the Year in 1987. Bill won a seat on the Cypress City Council in 1986 and served as the Cypress City Mayor from 1988 through 1989. One of Bill's greatest joys was his yearly trip to Gunnison, Colo., with his family. He and his family enjoyed relaxing at the Rockey River Resort cabins, where everyone would gather on Bill and Kathy's front porch every morning to laugh, enjoy each other's company, and plan out the day. The afternoons were spent fly-fishing, hiking and zip-lining with his children and grandchildren in nearby Crested Butte. Bill also enjoyed attending his grandchildren's baseball and soccer games. He was so proud of them and loved to watch them play. Bill was a kind, gentle man who was loved by his family, friends and community and will be dearly missed by all. Davis, William Franklin William Franklin “Dub” Davis - Pueblo Chieftain - June 24, 2015 - William Franklin “Dub” Davis, July 23, 1933, to June 19, 2015. Bill was born in Blytheville, Ark., one of seven children of Edgar and Melvina Davis. After 20 years in the Air Force, Bill had several businesses and retired in 2007. He is survived by his wife, Joyce; and children, Marsha (Jim) Rouse of Parker, Colo., William A. Davis of Aurora, Colo., and Jeanie (Troy) Secord of Texas; 10 grandchildren; and 11 great- grandchildren; sisters, Evelyn Young and Ann (Johnny) Yankee of Arkansas and Sue Nichols of Oklahoma. He attended New Life Community Church in Aurora. Services will be at 3 p.m., with viewing from 1 to 3 p.m. Thursday, June 25, 2015, Olinger Chapel Hill at 6601 S. Colorado Blvd., Centennial, Colo. Davison, Audrey Mae Audrey Mae Davison - Pueblo Chieftain - November 19, 2014 - Audrey Mae Davison, 90, born in Woods County, Okla., on Oct. 19, 1924, passed away Nov. 16, 2014. She is survived by her children, Merle (Michele) Davison, Donna (Dennis) Kottenstette; Darlene (David) Weir; five grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; and sister- in-law, Twila Potter. She also is survived by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and other family. Audrey was preceded in death by her husband, Leslie Davison; parents, John “Aud” and Nellie Potter; and her two brothers, Johnny and Harlan Potter. She lived in Pueblo from 1950-2009, when she moved to Colorado Springs to be with her daughter. She was a member of Faith Baptist Church and Rocky Mountain PACE program in Colorado Springs. Viewing will be 3 to 7 p.m. today, with funeral service at 11 a.m. Thursday, both at Imperial Funeral Home in Pueblo. Davison, Ruth E. Ruth E. Davison - Pueblo Chieftain - June 19, 2016 - Ruth E. Davison, 107, departed this life on June 15, 2016. She was born Oct. 24, 1908, in Kingman County, Kan., to Charles W. Conley and Ethel McCue Conley. She attended high school in Kingman, Kan., graduating in 1926. She attended college in Hays, Kan. Ruth taught for seven years in the rural schools in Kingman County. On Aug. 16, 1934, she married Earle Davison. In 1936, they moved to Colorado, living four years in Florence and 10 years in Colorado Springs. In 1950, they moved to Pueblo, where Earle taught woodworking for 25 years at Pueblo College and Southern Colorado State College. Ruth was preceded in death by her husband, who passed in 1997; her parents; and sisters, Irene Barrows, Dorothy Johnson, Helen Reiter; and brother, George Conley. She is survived by her children, Colette (Travis) Trent of St. Augustine, Fla., Ivan (Gloria) Davison of Pueblo West, Colo., and Lee Davison of Coronado, Calif. She also is survived by eight grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren. At her request, cremation and no services. The family may be contacted at 358 W. Palmer Lake Drive, Pueblo West, Colo. Dawn, Josephine Josephine “Jo” Dawn - Chronicle News - April 10, 2009 - Josephine “Jo” Dawn, 101, was born to Sicilian immigrants, Franciso and Catarina (Filippone) Barbera on February 4, 1908 in Trinidad, Colorado and passed away peacefully on April 4, 2009. Josephine graduated from Trinidad High School in 1927. She attended Colorado Teacher’s College in Greeley, Colo. and college in Houston, Tex. She obtained her teaching certificate and taught elementary school in Starkville, Colo. for eight years. She was also a gifted and largely self-taught pianist. She married Clyde S. Dawn on June 21, 1935. They were married almost 60 years. She was a member of Mt. Carmel parish and later Holy Trinity parish. She and her husband owed and operated a dry cleaning and laundry business and then Rugby Coal Mine. Later on, they owned and operated Dawn Motor Company on Main Street for many years. Josephine was the bookkeeper for Rugby Coal Mine and Dawn Motor Company. Over the years, her activities included bridge club, Shamrock Club, gardening, cooking and baking. She was known as an avid baker. Years ago, she baked and decorated wedding cakes. More recently, she enjoyed canning and making jams and jellies. She always enjoyed and making and giving away traditional Italian Christmas cookies. Well into her 90’s she took pleasure in preparing dinner for friends and neighbors. In her 90’s she also participated in an exercise class. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clyde Dawn; brothers, Anthony, John and James Barbera; sisters, Jenny Salvatore and Sara Corradino; son-in-law, Dick Box and grandson, David Kelly. Survived by three children, Marlene (Donald) Kelly of Ft. Collins, Colo.; Bill (Jean) Dawn of Denver, Colo. and Beth Box of Sammamish, Wash. Also survived by eight grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition, Josephine is survived by her long time best friend, Maria Archuletta. The family would like to thank her home care providers. Grace Martinez provided seven plus years of very devoted and loving care and friendship. In the past year when additional care was required, Paula Ozzello provided wonderful and faithful care. Josephine’s wish to remain in her home was made possible because of the magnificent care that both Grace and Paula provided. Visitation will be from 2 to 6 p.m. April 12, 2009 at Mullare-Murphy Funeral Home. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday, April 13, 2009 at Holy Trinity Church with Fr. Richard Becker officiating. Interment will follow at Trinidad Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of choice. The family respectfully requests that they be allowed time alone at home following the services. The family has entrusted Mullare-Murphy Funeral Home with the arrangements. Dawn, Velma Jo Velma Jo Dawn - Chronicle News - January 8, 2008 - Velma Jo Dawn died peacefully at her home in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on January 3, 2008. A memorial service will be held at 3 pm on Saturday, January 5th at the Cedar Memorial Park Chapel of Memories with Rev. Jack Kendall officiating. Inurnment will be in the Cedar Memorial Park Chapel of Memories Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory can be made to the Alzheimer's unit at Methwick Community, 1300 13th Street NW Cedar Rapids, IA 52405 or to the Food Bank at First Presbyterian Church 310 5th Street SE Cedar Rapids, IA 52401. Velma was born in Flomot, Texas on June 23, 1907 to G.B. and Maggie Bourland. She graduated from High School in Canyon, Texas and The New Mexico Normal University in 1926. At the age of 18, she started teaching and coaching women's sports at Clovis High School (New Mexico), where she caught the eye of Augustus Barnett Dawn. They were married on May 18, 1928 and soon moved to Tucumcari, New Mexico and later to Trinidad, Colorado, where she retired after more than 40 years teaching English, American History and Home Economics. In 1986, she moved with her husband to Cedar Rapids to be near her daughter. She was a resident of the Methwick Retirement Community for almost 20 years. Velma Jo was well known for her passion for cooking and baking, having baked cookies, pies and bread well into her 90's. She was also an accomplished seamstress and enjoyed playing bridge and collecting coins and stamps. She was a long term member of PEO, Delta Gamma sorority and First Presbyterian Church. Velma Jo was preceded in death by her husband, Augustus Barnett Dawn and her daughter, Jo Elizabeth Hendricks. She is survived by granddaughters, Susan Hatch Cramm of San Clemente, CA, Carol Hatch Wysham of Spokane, WA, by her son-in-law, Clifford Hendricks, and by her sisters, Ethel Preslar of Childress, TX and Cleo White of Amarillo, TX. We would like to extend our gratitude to the nursing staff on the 4th Floor of the Manor at Methwick for taking such great care of our "Memie." Dawson, Anna Anna Hasenack Dawson - Huerfano World - March 12, 2016 - Anna Hasenack Dawson, 83, of Pueblo passed away March 10, 2016. Born in Sharpsdale, May 17, 1932, she was preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Martha Hasenack; brother, Leroy Hasenack; and sister, Martha Day. Anna was preceded in death by her loving husband of 39 years, Cecil. She is survived by her children, Debra (Bob) Henninger, Lane (Deanna) Drury, Day Drury, Ed Drury, Richard (Sheri) Dawson, Deanna (Lane) Drury, and Terry (Beth) Dawson; 14 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; siblings, Margie (Larry) House, Junior (Judy) Hasenack, Jim (Virginia) Hasenack, Tuffy Hasenack, Alfred (Gladys) Hasenack, George (Kathy) Hasenack, and Frannie Hasenack. Anna loved her Broncos, loved her family dearly, and lived for her family. Visitation was 5 to 7 pm, Tuesday, March 15, 2016 at Roselawn Funeral Home. Funeral Service was held at Roselawn Funeral Home Chapel. Interment at Roselawn Cemetery. Dawson, Dannette Dannette Griffiths Dawson - Pueblo Chieftain - May 28, 2017 - Dannette Griffiths Dawson, of Pueblo West, passed away May 22, 2017. Preceded in death by her father, Dave Griffiths; and Robert Leroy Bassett. Survived by her mother, Claire Bassett; daughter, Deona (Terin) Finley; son, Nathan (Stephanie Gonzales) Cromer; grand-daughters, Willow and Izabella; brother, Daniel (Robin) Griffiths, Jonathan (Tristan) Griffiths. At her request, there will be no services. Cremation has taken place. Day, Mary Ann Mary Ann Andrade Day - Chronicle News - December 14, 2004 - Mary Ann Andrade Day, 68, wife of David F. Day, died Sunday, December 12, 2004 in Decatur, Georgia. Born in Moorley, Colorado, she was a daughter of the late Ralph Andrade and the late Maria Andrade. Mrs. Day was a member of St. Jude Catholic Church. She was a graduate of St. Joseph’s School of Nursing in Denver, Colorado and served as a First Lieutenant with the U.S. Air Force. She was formerly employed as a Registered Nurse with Tuomey Regional Medical Center. Surviving are her husband of Sumter; two daughters, Linda T. Fink of Atlanta, Ga. and Lisa M. Martinez of St. Louis, Mo.; son David Patrick Day of Perth, Australia; two brothers, James Andrade of Denver, Co. and Hugh Andrade of Trinidad, Co.; two sisters, Ruth Corrales of Denver, and Carmen Cordova of San Diego, Ca.; three grandchildren, Robert David Fink, Victoria C. Day and Isabelle H. Day. Funeral services will be held at 11 A.M. Friday at St. Jude Catholic Church with Father Alistair McKay, C.Ss.R. officiating. Burial will be in the Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery. A Prayer Service will be held at the Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home, Sumter, S.C. at 6 P.M. Thursday with visitation following until 8 P.M. Memorials may be made to St. Jude Catholic Church Migrant Ministry Fund, 611 W. Oakland Avenue, Sumter, S.C. 29150. Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home and Crematory, 221 Broad St., Sumter, S.C. 29150 is in charge of the arrangements. Dayton, Elsie Elsie Dayton – Pueblo Chieftain – November 13, 1918 – Pueblo Nurse Dies – News of the death of Miss Elsie Dayton, which occurred in Spokane, Wash., has been received in Pueblo. Mr. Dayton was formerly the night superintendent at Minnequa Hospital for 2 years, and is also a graduate nurse of that institution. She left Pueblo to visit with her sister in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho and while there was called to accept the superintendency of the Wallace Hospital in Wallace, Idaho. Because of ill health she was unable to retain her position there and so went to Spokane, where she entered a business college. When the call came for volunteer nurses she responded and while caring for 70 patients contracted the influenza and died. She is survived by her father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. C. N. Dayton of Coeur d'Alene, Idaho; 2 brothers, W. A. Dayton, 1431 Spruce St. and Archie D. Dayton, 1635 East Routt Ave., Pueblo, and one sister, Miss Dorothy Dayton of Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. Mr. and Mrs. Archie Dayton left Pueblo yesterday for Spokane on receiving news of the death. Note: She was buried in Forest Cemetery, Coeur d’Alene, Kootenai County, Idaho. Pueblo Chieftain – January 1, 1919 – Four of Pueblo’s Red Cross Workers Died – One Nurse Died When Hun Torpedo Sank Ship She Was Sailing On To France – Died in Active Service: Asbury White, front line canteen work; Phoebe Allen, Ft. Slocum; Died en Route: Jane Minor Hendricks, in New York; Died on Torpedoed Hospital Ship Llandorf Castle: Mabel Macdiermid, June 7, 1918. Pueblo county has a notable record in its contribution to the working personnel under the Red Cross both at home and abroad. Before the participation of our country in active fighting, there were residents of the Sunshine county at work wearing the badge of mercy. But in the last twenty months, forty-one women and three men have been accepted by the Red Cross for work at home and abroad. It must not be forgotten that to be fit for such work, candidates must pass a strict, even severe, examination and appraisement of qualifications, physical, mental and moral. The term moral meaning more than mere rectitude of action, and carrying all that subtle power of inspiring courage, and manifesting unflinching devotion under any circumstances… The location of these nurses and other workers is given from the last information at hand in the local office… Mrs. Henry, the secretary of Pueblo chapter, has given much time to obtaining the data of service by checking up the records of the Pueblo nurses both here and at the state headquarters in Denver… The records available show that 23 workers were sent over seas, and eighteen were assigned to this country. The three men workers were all in foreign service. The names follow: Elsie Dayton, died at emergency hospital, Spokane. Dazzio, Barbara Louise Barbara Louise Dazzio - Pueblo Chieftain - April 13, 2015 - Barbara Louise Dazzio, 78, of Pueblo, passed away April 7, 2015. Reunited with her parents, Tony and Hilda Giordano; sister, Marjorie Moore; and in-laws, Sam and Margaret Dazzio. Bobbie is survived by Sam P. Dazzio; children, Sam Dazzio Jr., Debbie (Michael) Baer, Ed J. Dazzio; sister, Theresa (Frank) Fink; brother, Kim (Debbie) Giordano; grandchildren, Chelsea (Caleb) Lindeman, Brandon Dazzio, Jordon Dazzio, Chad Baer; her precious great-grandchildren, Mason, Shane and Hunter; and her many nephews, nieces and friends. Bobbie taught school in Pueblo School District 60 for many years. She enjoyed spending time with family and playing bridge with friends. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 14, 2015, at Our Lady of the Meadows. In lieu of food and flowers, please make donations to Rosie’s Ranch, 10556 E. Parker Road, Parker, CO 80138, for hearing impaired children, or donations may be made to Our Lady of the Meadows memorial fund. Dazzio, Carol Ann Carol Ann (Lacey) Dazzio - Pueblo Chieftain - May 6, 2016 - Carol Ann (Lacey) Dazzio, born Oct 12, 1946, in Pueblo, joined our Lord May 2, 2016, following a valiant battle with cancer. She retired from School District 60 and was formerly an employee of State Home and Training. Preceded in death by parents, Tom and Frances Lacey; sister, Roberta Pattinson; and son, Darrel Dazzio. She will be remembered and cherished by daughter, Danna (Robb) Dazzio; special niece, Valerie Isley; brother Tom (Carolyn) Lacey; Lacey family, Pattinson family, extended family and friends whose hearts have all been touched by her life. Memorial service, 11 a.m. Saturday, at Adrian Comer Garden Chapel. Dazzo, Frances Frances Mulay Dazzo - Pueblo Chieftain - March 17, 2016 - Frances Mulay Dazzo passed away March 15, 2016, in Pueblo. Frances was born June 24, 1923, in Lucca Sicula, Italy, to Salvatore and Nimfa Mulay and came to Pueblo in 1954 to work for her Aunt Carmela at Gagliano’s Market. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lee, in 1998; and her grandsons, Troy and Lee Dazzo. Her survivors include her children, Joseph Dazzo, Patty (Bill) Riddle and Sam (Mary Lou) Dazzo; her grandchildren, Shannon Riddle, Laura (Lex) Riddle Pickering, John Potestio, Lindsey Dazzo, Brandon Dazzo, Samuel Dazzo and Nicolas Dazzo; great-grandchildren, Quentin, Avery, Landon and Jayluca; her sister, Josephine Girratatano; and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. Mrs. Dazzo will lie in state from 3 until 7 p.m. today at the mortuary. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 9:50 a.m. on Friday, March 18, 2016, at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, 611 Logan Ave. Entombment will follow in the Roselawn Cemetery. D'Chairez-Valerio, Emma Emma D’Chairez-Valerio - Chronicle News - September 6, 2007 - Emma D’Chairez-Valerio, age 78, passed away on September 4, 2007 at Trinidad State Nursing Home. She was born in Trinchera, Colorado on March 4, 1929. Emma liked the outdoors and was an avid fisherman. She was a great cook and loved spending time with her family. She also enjoyed caring for her dogs and pet parrot. Preceding her in death are infant son, daughter Evelyn and brother Abe. Survivors are husband Rudy Valerio, Cokedale, Co., children Joseph Aragon, Leo (Charlene) Aragon, Andrew Aragon, Lorraine (Charlie) Aragon, Diana Aragon, Jerry (Rita) Aragon, brothers Elisardo ‘Lee” ((Peggy) Romero, Denver, Tino (Herminia) Romero, Rocky Ford, Co., Joe “Mote’” (Christine) Romero, Trinidad, special friends George and Dora Luna, Rocky Ford, Co., numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and many friends. Visitation will be Thursday, from 3:00 PM-7:00 PM at the Comi Funeral Home Chapel Rosary will be Thursday, September 6, 2007 at 7:00 PM at the Comi Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral Mass will be celebrated Friday, September 7, 2007 at 1:00 PM at Holy Trinity Catholic Church Cremation to follow with private inurnment at a later date Arrangements made under the direction of the Comi Funeral Home. DeAguero, Alonzo Alonzo DeAguero - Chronicle News - September 22, 2006 - Alonzo DeAguero was born in Zamoras, CO on September 27, 1934. Attended Weston Elementary and graduated from Primero High School in 1953. He moved to Denver in September of 1953, where we worked. He married Alice Trujillo in 1956 from Tones, CO at Holy Trinity Catholic Church. They had 3 sons and 1 daughter during their union. Preceded in death by son Martin DeAguero. Survived by wife Alice, sons Daniel (Grace) DeAguero, Robert DeAguero, daughter Laura (Ernest) Rodriquez, daughter-in-law Lori DeAguero all of Denver. eight grandchildren Catrina Martin of Saucier, MS., David DeAguero, Justin Gomez, Alonzo Rodriquez, Martin DeAguero, Jordan DeAguero, Alicia DeAguero, and Jessica DeAguero all of Denver. Four great grandchildren, Jonathan Ross and Mark Martin of Saucier, MS, Dominick and David DeAguero of Denver. Alonzo went with the lord on September 14, 2006 Service were held September 19, 2006 at St. Anthony of Padua Church in Denver. Deaile, Melvin Anthony Melvin Anthony Deaile - Chronicle News - October 5, 2006 - Melvin Anthony Deaile, a longtime resident of Fresno, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 1, 2006, at his home, surrounded by loving family and friends. Born in Nova Scotia, Canada, the son of a coal miner, Mr. Deaile had to quit school and came to California when the Great Depression and the Dust Bowl crippled the Colorado economy. At the age of 14, Mel started working as a farm laborer on several farms in the San Joaquin Valley, working tirelessly and gaining valuable experience. Mr. Deaile became foreman of the Dickie Farms and eventually purchased the land he farmed on Whitesbridge Road. He also built a successful company, Deaile Trucking. Mel was a devoted member of the Catholic Church and a Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus. He helped build both St. Alphonsus Catholic Church and St. Mary's Catholic Church, and San Joaquin Memorial High School. He was devoted to Mary, Mother of Perpetual Help, and credited his faith for his ability to successfully recover from more than 16 sinus related surgeries and surviving cancer. He is predeceased by his father, Salvatore Dealle; his mother, Elizabeth Fortune; and his stepfather, Fiore Manfredi. He is survived by Louise DeGerolmo, his wife of 66 years, his best friend and inspiration. Also surviving him are his daughters, Linda Keosheyan and Patricia Morales of Fresno, and Roberta Rice of Forest Hill, Maryland; his sons-in-law, ten grandchildren, fifteen great-grandchildren; four brothers, Nick Dailey, Paul Manfredi, Albert Manfredi, and Flore Manfredi, Jr., and a sister, Helen Gruda. Visitation was held at Whitehurst, Sullivan, Burns & Blair Funeral Home on Tuesday, October 3, 2006. Recitation of the Rosary and a Mass of Christian Burial was held at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church on Wednesday, October 4, 2006, at 10:00 a.m. Donations may be made to St. Alphonsus Catholic Church, or Nancy Hinds Hospice. Whitehurst, Sullivan, Burns & Blair Funeral Home 1525 E. Saginaw, Fresno (559) 227-4048 Deal, John (Infant of) Infant of John Deal – Walsenburg World – August 12, 1897 – Died at Rouse, Colorado, August 8, 1897, the infant child of John Deal. Dean, Bettie Eliza Dean – Walsenburg World – December 12, 1907 – Died Tuesday, December 10, 1907, at Rouse, Mrs. Eliza Dean. Walsenburg World – December 19, 1907 – The funeral of Mrs. Noah Dean of Rouse was held last Friday from the Cox undertaking parlors, Rev. I. A. Smith conducting the services. Mrs. Dean, whose maiden name was Bettie Smallwood, was born in Pittshill, England, in 1842, but has lived in Rouse for the past 20 years. She is survived by a husband and eight children, all residing in this county. Dean, Robert J. Robert J. “Mister Bob” Dean - Pueblo Chieftain - March 24, 2015 - Robert J. “Mister Bob” Dean, 90, passed away March 22, 2015. He was preceded in death by his wife, June Jacquelyn Dean. Survived by his daughter, Heidi Laino; grandchildren, David (Keiko) and their son, Kenneth; Daniel (Stephanie Strand), Israel, Amariah Laino; nephew, Larry (Pam) Wilson; and numerous other relatives. Robert served in the Army during WWII. He worked at CF&I Steel Mill as a quality control inspector for 33 years and was a member of Liberty Baptist Church. Graveside service, 1 p.m. Thursday, March 26, 2015, Roselawn Cemetery. Arrangements by Adrian Comer Funeral Home. Dean, Vera Vera (Yoxtheimer) Dean - Pueblo Chieftain - July 8, 2017 - Vera (Yoxtheimer) Dean, 90, passed away on July 4, 2017. Vera lived most of her life in Pueblo, Colo. She married John Yoxtheimer in 1951, and they spent their honeymoon driving to Pueblo from back east. While still single, Vera worked as a typesetter and proof reader for a newspaper in Grand Rapids, Mich. Born near Warren, Ohio, Vera grew up with seven brothers and sisters in her mother's and father's house during the Depression. Vera was very artistic and restored antique furniture, created artwork and was an avid doll collector. In 1973, Vera and John became Realtors. She worked extraordinarily hard at the real estate business until 1986. In 1986, widowed, Vera married Russell Dean. Widowed again in 2006, Vera continued to take wonderful care of her house and had to be talked out of going up on her roof to clean the gutters at the age of 80. Vera was ahead of her time in so many ways. She studied and researched health through natural methods. Survived by her daughters, Linda Granger and Janice Yoxtheimer; and granddaughter, Amanda Glomboski. Vera will go on living in our hearts and our memories. Cremation, Montgomery & Steward Crematorium. Memorial service, 10 a.m. Monday, July 10, in the Montgomery & Steward Chapel. DeAngelis, Joseph L. Joseph L. DeAngelis - Chronicle News - September 20, 2006 - Joseph L. DeAngelis passed away Sept 18, 2006 in Pueblo. Joe was born August 24, 1928 in Sopris, CO to Andrea and Maria DeJulio DeAngelis. He was a 1947 graduate of Lincoln High School in Sopris and was employed as a Coal Miner in this area for many years before retiring in 1994. Mr. DeAngelis was a veteran having served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. Joe was an active member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church as well as an energetic Bronco and Nascar Fan. He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, Tony, Gendo and Erminio DeAngelis, and two sisters, Delfina DeAngelis and Mary Archuleta. Joe is survived by his children, Joseph L. DeAngelis, Jr. of San Diego, California, Rhonda (Todd) McSpadden of Dumas, Texas, Audra (Mike) Bailey of Denver, a brother Larry (Pat) DeAngelis of Bakersfield, California, five grandchildren and a great grandson. Funeral Mass preceded by the recitation of the Rosary will be held at 1 PM on Thursday, September 21 in Holy Trinity Catholic Church. Interment will follow in the Trinidad Catholic Cemetery. Military honors will be provided by Fort Carson Honor Guard. Arrangements are under the direction of the Cotter Family's Davis Mortuary in Pueblo. DeAngelis, Laura Laura DeAngelis - Chronicle News - February 5, 2013 - Laura DeAngelis, 87, of Trinidad, Colorado died unexpectedly February 3, 2013. She was born July 3, 1925 in Sopris, Colorado to Tony and Catherine (Cunico) Maccagnan. Laura grew up in Sopris and moved to Trinidad in 1968. Laura was married for sixty-one years to the late Angelo (Chip) DeAngelis and is survived by her sons, Joe (and wife Gerri) of Trinidad, Don (and wife Lynda) of Colorado Springs and daughter Kathy (and husband Dan) Nuschy of Trinidad. She is also survived by six grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. , Laura is also survived by her brother Joe (and wife Charlene) Maccagnan of Denver and sister-in-law Rose Zamborelli of Trinidad and numerous nieces and nephews. Laura was affectionately known as “Grandma De” by all who knew and loved her. She was a special lady who loved being with her family and friends. Many will remember her great cooking skills and infectious laugh. A special thank you to the staff and residents of The Legacy Assisted Living Home in Trinidad for her outstanding care and companionship. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, February 5 between 2-6pm at Mullare-Murphy Funeral Home in Trinidad. Rosary in memory of Laura will be held at noon on Wednesday February 6 at Mullare Murphy Funeral Home, followed by a 1pm Mass at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Trinidad. Burial will be at the Catholic Cemetery in Trinidad after the service. Pallbearers will be grandsons Joe DeAngelis Jr., Dan Nuschy Jr., Don DeAngelis Jr., and great-grandsons KJ DeCristino, Christopher DeAngelis and Matthew DeAngelis. The family has entrusted Mullare-Murphy Funeral Home with the arrangements. DeAngelis, Mary A. Mary A. DeAngelis - Chronicle News - January 27, 2010 - Mary A. DeAngelis, age 84, passed away unexpectedly at Mt. San Rafael Hospital on January 24, 2010. She was born in Trinidad, Colorado on April 26, 1925 the daughter of Serena (Bonfadini) and Harry Stewart. She attended Holy Trinity Schools and TSJC. On December 21, 1940, Mary was united in marriage to Louis DeAngelis at Holy Trinity Rectory. She was employed at Moses Department Store, Cesario's Bakery and then as a clerk for Montgomery Ward for many years until her retirement. Mary was active in her community and was a volunteer for Mt. San Hospital Ladies Auxiliary and the Trinidad Welcome Center. She was a member of Colorado R.H.O. and Master of Beta Sigma Phi. A woman of faith, she was a member of Holy Trinity Parish, the Catholic Daughters of America and also served as an Eucharistic Minister. She was an avid bowler and traveled with her team for various tournaments. Her favorite pastime was playing cards, especially Bridge and going to Cripple Creek. Preceding her in death are parents, Serena and Harry Stewart; husband, Louis DeAngelis and great grandson, Houston Bosseler. Survivors are daughters Mary Lou (John J.) Sebben, Colo. Springs, Colo.; Irene (Don) Jones, Trinidad; sisters-in-law, Laura DeAngelis, Trinidad; Rose Zamborelli, Trinidad; seven grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and a host of many dear friends. Visitation will be from 3 to 6 p.m. Thursday, January 28, 2010 at the Comi Funeral Home Chapel. Rosary will be at 7 p.m. Thursday, January 28, 2010 at Holy Trinity Church. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday, January 29, 2010 at Holy Trinity Church. Interment with Rite of Committal will follow at the Trinidad Catholic Cemetery. Active pallbearers are John Sebben, Jr., Greg Sebben, Mark Sebben, Joe DeAngelis, Jr., Michael Bailey, Todd McSpadden and Steve Bosseler. Persons wishing to do so may make contributions to Holy Trinity Church or Holy Trinity Academy. The family may be contacted at 718 E. 5th. Arrangements made under the direction of the Comi Funeral Home. Dear, Cynthia Joyce Cynthia Joyce Dear - Pueblo Chieftain - July 6, 2016 - Cynthia Joyce Dear, 56, passed away July 3, 2016. Survived by her sons, Casey (Richelle) Castleberry and Clint (Michelle) Castleberry; grandchildren, Chase, Camden and one on the way; mother, Conny (Rick) Whitehorn; siblings, Coy and Tabitha; father, Newton Wright; brother, Thane (Molly) Wright; nephew and niece, Matt and Errin; second mother, Bobby Malmen; and many close friends. Preceded in death by first husband, Charles Castleberry. Cynthia was born to Conny and Newton Wright on Feb. 20, 1960, in Beaver, Okla., and was part owner of Details Salon. She enjoyed spending time with her two sons, grandboys and the family. Cynthia was a member of Parkhill Baptist Church. There will be no viewing. Cremation, Montgomery & Steward Crematorium. Memorial service, 10 a.m. July 8, 2016, at Parkhill Baptist, 4235 Parkhill Place. Deasy, Irene M. Irene M. Deasy - Pueblo Chieftain - December 8, 2014 - Irene M. Deasy, 96, passed away Dec. 6, 2014. Arrangements pending. DeBella, Grace Florence Grace Florence Carney DeBella - Chronicle News - November 18, 2010 - Grace Florence Carney DeBella, 94, died on Sunday, November 14, in Trinidad, Colorado. Grace, the youngest of six children, was born October 27, 1916, in Topeka, Kansas to Albert J. Carney and Nancy L. Jones Carney. She was predeceased by her five siblings and their spouses: Ammon Carney, Mabel (Angel) Galardi, Nettie (Vance) Bramer, Floyd (Dorothy) Carney, and Ruth (Joe) Robino. She was also predeceased by her brothers and sisters-in-law Gregg (Della & Julie) DeBella and Lester Kuhr, but is survived by her sister-in-law, Marie DeBella Kuhr, of Novato, CA. The Carneys moved to Trinidad in 1917, where Grace attended schools graduating from Trinidad High in 1934. On March 30, 1935, she married John P. DeBella and they were married just shy of 60 years when he died in 1994. Their union was blessed with seven children: Pat (Mack)Adams of Hoehne, John Peter Jr. (Kaye) of Littleton, Nancy (John) Tessari of Ft. Collins, Mary (Bob) Franch of Longmont, Joe (Judi) of Santa Fe, Laura (Kerry Taube) of Trinidad, and R. Greg who predeceased her in 1991. She is also survived by 20 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren, her first great grandson, Kacy Mack Adams, died in 1981; 4 great-great-grandchildren; as well as extended family and friends. In her early adult life she worked as a retail clerk for Montgomery Ward. Grace took great pride in being a homemaker and mother and served as the keeper of family lore, sharing memories and stories. In the late 1960s she returned to TSJC and became a CNA and served as a private duty health provider. She also worked with her husband, John, at Holy Trinity Credit Union. As a convert to Catholicism, Grace lived and was a strong example of a faith filled woman her entire life. She was highly involved in her family's life and activities including Scout programs and 4-H, her children's interests in music and art, PTAs at Holy Trinity and Trinidad Catholic High, Catholic Daughters of America, St. Joseph Parish, St. Joseph Altar Society, the Democratic Party, and the Senior Center of Trinidad. Since 2005, Grace lived with her daughter and son-in-law, Laura DeBella and Kerry Taube. The family would like to express their deepest gratitude to her very special caregiver, Roberta Denton, whose love and care truly enriched Grace's final years. Visitation will be from 2:00 - 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 18, at Comi Funeral Home followed by a Rosary at 7:00 p.m., at Holy Trinity Catholic Church. On Friday, November 19, a Eulogy will be shared at 12:45 p.m. followed by The Mass of Christian Burial at 1:00 p.m. at Holy Trinity Catholic Church with internment immediately following at Trinidad Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Holy Trinity Academy, 600 Prospect, Campus Box 208, Trinidad, CO 81082; or the R. Greg DeBella Memorial Scholarship, c/o TSJC Educational Foundation, 600 Prospect, Trinidad, CO 81082, or the charity of the donor's choice. DeBella, Julie C. Julie C. DeBella - Chronicle News - December 15, 2003 - Julie C. DeBella, passed away at Mt. San Rafael Hospital on December 13, 2003. She was 79. She was born in Broadhead, Colorado to Lois M. (Marrow) and Charles B. Smith on August 26, 1924. She attended Broadhead and Aguilar schools. Julie was employed as a CNA for 16 years at the Trinidad State Nursing Home. She enjoyed sewing, baking and was an excellent cook. Her greatest joy was her grandchildren and loved spending time with them. Preceding her in death are parents, Lois and Charles Smith; husband Gregg DeBella; sisters Jimmie Bassetti, Eunice Serra; and brother John Carroll Smith. Survivors are son Patrick (Debby) Milinazzo, Loveland, Co.; Debbie (Michael) Riccatone, Grants Pass, Oregon; grandchildren Ricki Milinazzo, Cherie VanAkern, Wendi Milinazzo, Deanie (Jennifer) Riccatone, Scott Riccatone, Julie (Scott) Milstead; 7 great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law Grace DeBella, Trinidad, and Marie Kuhr, San Francisco, Calif.; numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. Visitation will be Monday, December 15 from 2:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. at the Comi Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral services will be Tuesday, December 16, 2003 at 1:00 p.m. at the Comi Funeral Home Chapel with Peggy Griner and Ann Klein officiating. Interment will follow at the K.P. Cemetery in Aguilar, Colorado. Active pallbearers are Joe Bassetti Jr., J.C. Serra, Matt Lucero, Robbie Lucero, Homer Jones, and John Lochard. The family respectfully requests the omission of flowers, and donations may be made to the Mt. San Rafael Nursing Staff, 410 Benedicta, Trinidad, Co. 81082 in care of Cindy Abeyta or Pat Vigil. Arrangements made under the direction of the Comi Funeral Home. DeBiase, Carol Ann (Dr.) Dr. Carol Ann De Biase - Pueblo Chieftain - July 10, 2014 - Dr. Carol Ann De Biase, 76, formerly of Pueblo, passed away July 7, 2014, quietly at her home in Scottsdale, Ariz. She is survived by her husband, Raymond; as well as her children, Margaret, Adrienne, Mary and Raymond; and her two grandchildren, Christina and Anthony. Cremation and interment will take place at Holy Redeemer Catholic Cemetery, Phoenix Ariz. DeBono, Marian Marian DeBono - Mullare-Murphy Funeral Home - May 28, 2003 - Marian DeBono departed this life on May 25, 2003. She was born in Tabasco, Colo. on April 12, 1908 to Antonio and Sarah Cassio. Marian was united in marriage to Ross DeBono on January 25, 1931 at Mt. Carmel Church. A union blessed for 58 years, when he preceded her in death, September 1989. Marian was also preceded in death by her parents, sister Mary DeAngelis, brothers Joseph, Charles, Sam and Paul. She and her husband owned and operated State Street Grocery Store for many years, and later managed the DeBono Apartments. She was very active in politics and served as Committee Chairwoman for the Democratic Party for many years. She is survived by daughter Mary Rose (Charles B.) Martorano, granddaughter Debra Marie (Terry) Gumlich, and great-grandson Vinnie Gumlich, all of Trinidad, nieces Nell (Red) Ladson, Colo. Springs, Josephine Ashcroft, Arizona, nephews Tony (Shirley) Cassio, Denver, Anthony (Joyce) Cassio, Pueblo, Joe (Karen) Cassio, Florida, Charles Cassio, Denver, brothers and sisters-in-law Albert and Mary Pachelli, Trinidad, Lena Shew, Trinidad, Mike and Catherine DeBono, Jansen, Nick DeBono, Trinidad, numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, and her many wonderful close friends.. Visitation will take place at the Mullare-Murphy Funeral Home Chapel from 2-6 p.m. on Monday, June 2, 2003. Funeral Mass will be Tuesday, June 3, 2003 a 10:00 a.m. at the Holy Trinity Catholic Church with entombment at the Trinidad Catholic Cemetery. Donations can be made to the Trinidad Catholic Schools in her memory. The family may be contacted at 703 Colorado Avenue, Trinidad, Colo. The family of Marian DeBono has entrusted the arrangements to the Mullare-Murphy Funeral Home. DeBono, Mike Dominic Mike Dominic DeBono - Chronicle News - March 20, 2006 - Mike Dominic DeBono, age 81, of Trinidad died March 16, 2006. He was born January 5, 1925 in Jansen to Pete and Rosaria (Aurturo) DeBono. Mike married Catherine Pasquin on June 29, 1957 at St. Anthony’s Church in Aguilar. His career began at the 7-Up Bottling Co. He then worked for 15 years at Valdez at the Fredrick Mine and worked at the Las Animas County Courthouse in maintenance until his retirement in 1987. Mike was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church and Abruezze Lodge. He is preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Frank, Ross, Joe, Sam, Tony and sister Lucy. Mike is survived by his wife Catherine, of the family home, his brother Nick DeBono, and his sisters, Mary Pachelli and Lena Shew, all of Trinidad. Visitation will be Monday, March 20, 2006 from 2 to 6 p.m. at the Mullare-Murphy Funeral Home. A Rosary will be held Tuesday, March 21 at 9 a.m. at Mullare-Murphy Funeral Home and funeral Mass will follow at 10 a.m. at Holy Trinity Catholic Church with Fr. Bob Hagan, S.J. as the celebrant. Burial will follow at the Trinidad Catholic Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Angelo Vecellio, Franklin Shew, Chuck Pachelli, Sam Molinaro, Inn DeBono and Eli DeBono. The family may be contacted at 805 Nevada. The family has entrusted Mullare-Murphy Funeral Home with the arrangements. Debusk, Gloria Gloria Debusk - Pueblo Chieftain - November 8, 2015 - Gloria Debusk, 78, passed away Nov. 5, 2015. Preceded in death by her parents, Joe and Mary McCarthy; and daughter, Debbie Consonero. Survived by her loving husband, Dennis; and son, Patrick. Viewing will be at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10, with funeral service to follow at Roselawn Funeral Home Chapel. Interment to follow at Roselawn Cemetery. DeCarolis, Rose H. Rose H. DeCarolis - Chronicle News - March 16, 2004 - Rose H. DeCarolis, age 63, passed away unexpectedly at home on March 12, 2004. She was born in Trinidad, Colorado on August 3, 1940 to Lucy (Tortorelli) and Angelo DeCarolis. Rose was a 1958 graduate of Holy Trinity School. For ten years, she was employed at the Chronicle-News, then for the next 17 years, she was employed as a bookkeeper for Wal-Mart. Currently she was secretary for the Trinidad Catholic Pastoral Center. Rose was a devout member of Holy Trinity Parish, active in the parish bible study and served as an Eucharistic Minister. She loved to read and sew. She was an active member of the Toy Drive Committee. Her greatest love was her children and grandchildren. She also loved to tease and be teased by her sons-in-law. Preceding her in death are parents, Lucy and Angelo DeCarolis; sister Helen DeCarolis, brothers Dominic, Tony, Pete and Frank DeCarolis. Survivors are children, Lucy (Ralph) Trujillo, Trinidad, Roberta (Jarrod) D’Ercole, Trinidad, Betty (Joe) Avalos, Trinidad, Mary (Rich) Olguin, Trinidad, Antoinette (Steve) Lenzotti, Pueblo; sister Catherine (John) Terry, Trinidad; brother Robert (Lillian) DeCarolis, Tempe, AZ, sisters-in-law Lois DeCarolis, Colo. Springs, Ruby DeCarolis, Denver, Liz DeCarolis, Trinidad, Barbara DeCarolis, Kansas; special aunts, Mary Tortorelli, Trinidad, Velma Snyder, Salida; grandchildren Annelore, Courtney, Sarah, Allison, Jolene, Joseph, Anna, Jessica, Marina, Shannon, Robert, and Steven. She is also survived by ex-husband Robert James. Rose was anxiously awaiting the arrival of two more grandchildren and her first great-grandchild. Numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, and a host of many dear friends also survive. Visitation will be Wednesday from 3:00–6:00 p.m. at the Comi Funeral Home Chapel. Vigil Rites will be Wednesday, March 17, 2004 at 7:00 p.m. at Holy Trinity Church. Funeral will be Thursday, March 18, 2004 at 10:00 a.m. at Holy Trinity Church with Funeral Mass celebrated by Fr. Gene Renard. Interment with Rite of Committal will follow at the Trinidad Catholic Cemetery. Active pallbearers are Rich Olguin, Steve Lenzotti, Jarrod D’Ercole, Ralph Trujillo, Joe Avalos and Robert James. Immediately following the services, friends are invited to gather with the family at St. Joseph’s Hall. Persons wishing to do so may make contributions (to be donated to one of her favorite charities) in Rose’s memory at the First National Bank, 100 E. Main St., Trinidad, Colorado 81082. Family may be contacted at 212 Garcia and 19259 Co. Rd. 85. Arrangements made under the direction of the Comi Funeral Home. DeCarolis, Ruby Ruby Cahill De Carolis - Chronicle News - May 5, 2004 - Ruby Cahill De Carolis passed away May 2, 2004 in Arvada, CO. Ruby was born March 1, 1926 to Bessie and James Cahill. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Tony De Carolis; her twin sister Ruth Russell, her sister Elsie Albo; and brothers James (Bill), Fred, Irvin (Casey) and Raymond Cahill. Ruby is survived by her daughter Debbie of Arvada, CO, and her sister Ilene Piassoli of Arvada. Also surviving are her sisters- and brothers-in-law, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Ruby was a well known Porcelain China painter, having won numerous awards on the state and national levels. Private services will be held in Arvada, CO with interment in Fort Logan Veteran’s Cemetery. DeCastro, Margaret Theresa Margaret Theresa (McLauglin) DeCastro - Pueblo Chieftain - July 14, 2017 - Margaret Theresa (McLauglin) DeCastro, (1926-2017). Margaret was born Dec. 23, 1926, in Portsmouth, Va. She passed away Feb. 19, 2017, at Manor Care assisted living facility, Denver, Colo. She is survived by daughter, Mary Theresa Hanna (Terry) of Centennial, Colo.; her daughter, Linda Ann H… DeChant, David Eugene David Eugene DeChant - Pueblo Chieftain - June 28, 2015 - David Eugene DeChant, 54, lifetime Puebloan born April 4, 1961, passed away June 26, 2015. At his request, cremation, Angelus Chapel Crematorium. Dechant, Raymond Raymond Dechant - Pueblo Chieftain - May 26, 2015 - A Pueblo man who was killed in a three-car accident Sunday night on the East Side has been identified. Pueblo County Coroner Brian Cotter identified the man Tuesday as Raymond Dechant, 63. Police said around 7:30 p.m. a man driving a full-sized Ford pickup truck south on Erie Avenue ran through a stop sign and collided with a Toyota RAV4, which was traveling west on East Fourth Street. The RAV4 then collided with a Toyota pickup being driven by Dechant, which was eastbound on East Fourth. Dechant sustained fatal injuries in the accident. Other parties injured in the crash were transported to area hospitals. The accident remains under investigation. The district attorney’s office is reviewing the accident information in regard to the possible filing of charges. Pueblo Chieftain - June 4, 2015 - Raymond Dechant, 63, of Pueblo, went to be with the Lord on May 24, 2015. Raymond is survived by his wife of 33 years, Betty; children, Diane (Ron), Leonard (Christine), Fred (Rose), Mike (Lana), Tammy (Luis), Anthony, Letha (Michael), Desiree (Jayson); numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; two brothers; and numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Funeral service, 11 a.m. Saturday, Romero Chapel. Relatives and friends will be received at Romero Courtesy Hall following service. DeCicco, Gloria Gloria DeCicco - Chronicle News - August 23, 2011 - October 18, 1927 -July 15, 2011 - Gloria DeCicco, age 83, passed away July 15, 2011 at the Trinidad Inn Nursing Home. Beloved wife of the late Paul DeCicco, Jr. Loving mother of Linda (Greg) DeLucca and Richard (Karen) Ghidossi. Proud grandmother of Rick, Kristen, and Joey Ghidossi and great grandmother to Emilee and Julia Ghidossi. A resident of Trinidad for several years, Gloria had many friends, loved to garden and was a member of the Holy Trinity Parish. Gloria was a graduate of Galileo High School Class of 1945 in San Francisco, Calif. She retired from the Pacific Telephone Company following many years of service. Friends are invited to attend a Memorial Scriptural Service at Comi Funeral Home Chapel on Friday, August 26 at 10 A.M. Inurnment immediately following at Trinidad Catholic Cemetery. Gloria's family would like to thank all of the kind people who were supportive during the past several years, especially Frank and Kathy Falsetto and the staff at Trinidad Nursing Home. She was loved and will be greatly missed. Arrangements made under the direction of the Comi Funeral Home. DeCicco, Paul S. Jr. Paul S. DeCicco Jr. - Chronicle News - January 25, 2011 - Paul S. DeCicco Jr., age 78, passed away at home on January 17, 2011. He was born in Trinidad, CO on March 2, 1932. He proudly served his country in the United States Army. He was employed as a mechanic in California for many years. Upon moving to Trinidad, he worked as a handyman, remodeling many homes in the area. He also lovingly cared for his Mother Rose until her passing. He liked to attend Mass and enjoyed going to McDonalds for daily coffee with his friends. He will be missed by many. Preceding him in death are parents Rose and Paul DeCicco, brother Joe (Carol) DeCicco, and sister Norma DeCicco. Survivors are wife Gloria, Trinidad, daughter Linda (Greg) deLuca, son Rick (Karen) Ghidossi, brother Frank DeCicco, Golden, CO, many friends, including Frank (Kathy) Falsetto and family, and Mike (Ann) Toci, Trinidad. Funeral Mass will be Wednesday, January 26, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. at Holy Trinity Church. Inurnment will follow at the Trinidad Catholic Cemetery, with graveside services conducted by Ft. Carson Honor Guard. Arrangements made under the direction of the Comi Funeral Home. DeCiocco, Mike Mike DeCiocco - Pueblo Chieftain – June 14, 1917 – Puebloans Who Registered For Selective Army Draft – Appended are young Puebloans between the ages of 21 and 30 years inclusive, who registered in city precincts for the selective draft to the United States army: Precinct No. 26 – Mike DeCiocco. Decker, Gilbert Gilbert Decker - Chronicle News - April 8, 2007 - Gilbert Decker, age 80, passed away at Parkview Hospital, Pueblo Co. on March 29, 2007. He was born in Branchville, New Jersey, on March 24, 1927 to Mary and David Decker. He served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. Gilbert was known to have helped many in the Trinidad area and leaves behind many friends including George Reed of Pueblo, Colorado. Memorial services will be held Wednesday, April 11, 2007 at 10:00AM at the Comi Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Bill Frashuer officiating. At Gilbert's request, inurnment will take place at Ft. Logan National Cemetery at a later date. Arrangements made under the direction of the Comi Funeral Home. Decker, Robert Robert Decker - Pueblo Chieftain - May 26, 2016 - Robert Decker. A celebration of Life for former Rye, Colo., resident, currently of Lamar, Robert Decker, will be held at 1 p.m. May 28, 2016, at Rye High School with reception to follow. As per Robert’s request, cremation has taken place and a private family graveside will take place at a later date. Robert was born March 7, 1938, to Donald Jay and Anna Marie (Lara) Decker and passed away on May 17, 2016, at his home in Lamar, Colo., with his family by his side. He was preceded in death by his father, Don Decker. Robert is survived by his wife, Sharon Decker of the family home; daughter, Tracy (Brett) Buxton of Lamar; sons, Dean (Isabel) Decker of Rye, Chuck Decker of Pueblo West, Colo., Justin (Christina) Decker of La Salle, Colo.; mother, Anne Decker of Rye, Colo.; sister, Joann Powers of Rye, Richard (Janice) Decker of Rye, Ed (Debbie) Decker of Rye and Beth Olsen of Woodland Park; grandchildren, Bryton, Maddie, Megan, Candace, Baylee, Anna, Stetson and Trey. Numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and a host of friends also survive. In lieu of flowers, please donate to Lamar Area Hospice (www.lamarhospice.org) either through Peacock Funeral Home in Lamar or direct to hospice. Services are under the direction of the Peacock Family. DeCrescentis, Esther Esther DeCrescentis - Chronicle News - January 30, 2014 - Esther DeCrescentis passed away January 19, 2014. Esther was born in Trinidad, Colo. on March 28, 1937. She was the 11th of 15 children and born to Angelo and Bertha Blasi. Esther attended Trinidad Jr. College graduated from Adams State College in Alamosa, Colo. to become a school teacher. She taught the Trinidad area schools prior to moving to Westminster where she taught school and met Louis DeCrescentis. They were married in 1963. She was active in Henderson Elementary parent/teacher association. They moved to Brighton in 1970 where they raised two children, Gina, and Joe DeCrescentis. Esther is survived by husband, Louis, daughter Gina DeCrescentis, son Joe (Ruth) DeCrescentis, and granddaughter Emma. She is also survived by two sisters, Irene Cerame of Jansen, and Betty Jo (Charles) Gyurman of Hoehne. One brother Michael Blasi of Pueblo. Sister's in law: Betty Blasi and Billy Blasi of Trinidad. Brother's in law: Joe Hadad of Trinidad, Richard Hadad of Albuquerque, NM, William Swanson of Aurora, and Ray (Hildegarde) DeCrescentis of Brighton. Numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and many dear friends. Esther enjoyed cooking, gardening, crafts, and reading. She was active in St. Augustine Church in Brighton serving as Eucaristic Minister and assisted in cleaning the church. Esther enjoyed traveling to Trinidad to visit family and shared very traditional holiday festivities. Rosary was January 26, 2014 at Olinger Highland Chapel, Thornton, Colo. Funeral Mass was January 27, 2014 at St. Augustine Catholic Church, Brighton, Colo. Interment Olinger Highland Cemetery, Thornton, Colorado. DeCristino, Carolyn Carolyn DeCristino - Chronicle News - May 1, 2008 - Carolyn DeCristino of Denver, CO, formerly of Trinidad, age 63, passed away at Rose Memorial Hospital in Denver on April 26, 2008 after an extended illness. She was born in Valdez, Co., on May 22, 1944 to Irma (Enrico) and Joe DeCristino Sr. She graduated from Primero High School in 1962 and attended Trinidad State Jr. College for 2 years. She made her home in Trinidad for several years after and then moved to Denver, where she went to work for Blue Cross and Blue Shield Insurance for many years. Preceding her in death are her parents Irma and Joe DeCristino Sr., sister Martha Felthager, brother-in-law Jim Felthager and brother Joe DeCristino Jr. Survivors are brother Pete (Minnie) DeCristino, Trinidad, brother Don De-Cristino of Denver, sister Mary Kay (Bob) Kemp of Coal Creek, Co., and Kevin (Cheryl) DeCristino of Denver. Also numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, great-nieces, great-nephews, great-great-nieces and great-great-nephews, and by her two loved and cherished pets Tequilla and Sidney. At her request, cremation with no services. Inurnment at Trinidad Catholic Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of the Comi Funeral Home. DeCristino, Irma Irma DeCristino – Chronicle News – January 3, 2003 – Irma DeCristino, age 92, passed away on January 1, 2003 at the Mt. San Rafael Hospital. Visitation will be Sunday, January 5, 2003 from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Comi Funeral Home Chapel. Digital rights will be Sunday, January 5, 2003 at 7:00 p.m. at Holy Trinity Church. Funeral mass will be held Monday, January 6, 2003 at 10:00 a.m. at the Holy Trinity Church. Interment will follow at the Trinidad Catholic Cemetery. Full obituary to follow. Arrangements made under the direction of Comi Funeral Home. Chronicle News – January 6, 2003 – Irma DeCristino, age 91, passed away on January 1, 2003. She was born in Starkville, Colorado on November 20, 1911 to Martina (Prico) and Pete Enrico. On August 15, 1930 Irma was united in marriage to Joe DeCristino. Irma enjoyed cooking and baking for her family. She had many hobbies, which included crocheting, embroidery and collecting salt and pepper shakers. She was an avid Bronco fan and liked watching them play. Preceding her in death are her parents, Martina and Pete Enrico, husband Joe DeCristino, daughter Martha Felthager, son-in-law Jim Felthager, and sisters Lena Reorda and Mary Pallino. Survivors are her children, Pete (Minnie) DeCristino, Trinidad, Don DeCristino, Denver, Joe (Betty) DeCristino, Trinidad, Carolyn DeCristino, Denver, Mary Kay (Bob) Kemp, Coal Creek, Colorado, Kevin (Cheryl) DeCristino, Trinidad, 17 grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and other relatives. Visitation was held Sunday from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Comi Funeral Home Chapel. Vigil Rights were held January 5, 2003 at 7:00 p.m. at Holy Trinity Church. Funeral will be Monday, January 6, 2003 at 10:00 a.m. at Holy Trinity Church with funeral mass celebrated by father Tom Melancon. Interment with Rite of Committal will follow at the Trinidad Catholic Cemetery. Pallbearers are Robert DeCristino, Don DeCristino, Damon DeCristino, Kevin DeCristino, Ricky DeCristino and Bob Kemp. Immediately following the services friends are invited to gather with family at St. Joseph’s Hall. The family may be contacted at the home address. Arrangements made under the direction of the Comi Funeral Home. DeCristino, Joe Jr. Joe DeCristino Jr. - Chronicle News - July 27, 2006 - Joe DeCristino Jr., age 70, passed away suddenly at the family home on July 25, 2006. He was born in Valdez, Colorado on December 11, 1935 to Irma (Enrico) and Joe DeCristino Sr. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy as a Gunners Mate off the coast of California and then returned to Colorado. In 1962, Joe was united in marriage to Betty Hagen at Mr. Carmel Catholic Church. He enjoyed the outdoors and liked to hunt and fish. He liked to metal detect and was a coin collector. Preceding him in death are parents, Irma and Joe DeCristino Sr., sister Martha Felthager and brother-in-law James Felthager. Survivors are wife Betty of home address, daughter Tammy (Larry) Lucas, Pueblo, son Damon (Laura) DeCristino, Pueblo, and grandsons Nolan and Logan Lucas. Visitation will be Monday from 3:00 PM-6:00 PM at the Comi Funeral Home Chapel. Rosary will be Monday, July 31, 2006 at 7:00 PM at Holy Trinity Church. Funeral Mass will be celebrated Tuesday, August 1, 2006 at 10:00AM at Holy Trinity Church with Fr. Matthew Wertin as celebrant. Interment with Rite of Committal will follow at the Trinidad Catholic Cemetery. Honorary pallbearers are Bernard Brunelli, Roger Brunelli, George Salbato and Joe Micheli. Active Pallbearers are Damon DeCristino, Larry Lucas, Ty Lucas, Logan Lucas, Frank Falsetto and Charles Hagen. Family may be contacted at the home address. Arrangements made under the direction of the Comi Funeral Home. DeCristino, Minnie F. Minnie F. DeCristino - Chronicle News - May 16, 2011 - Minnie F. DeCristino, age 79, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer, on May 11, 2011 at the Trinidad Inn surrounded by her family and friends. She was born on February 2, 1932 to Bertha (James) and Angelo Blasi in Trinidad, Colo. Minnie attended Holy Trinity High School where she graduated in 1951. On June 26, 1954, Minnie was united in marriage to Pete DeCristino at Mt. Carmel Catholic Church in Trinidad, Colo. She was employed by good friend Fran Monteleone at Nana and Nano’s for 28 years. She loved to cook and bake and was best known for her delicious Italian cookies. She also loved taking the Rambling Bus to Cripple Creek with family and friends. She loved her family and her favorite time was preparing for the holiday family gatherings. Preceding her in death are parents Bertha and Angelo Blasi, mother and father in law Irma and Joe DeCristino, sisters and brothers Carrie (William ) Paravecchio, John Blasi, Lucy Blasi, Mary Ann Hadad, Fred Blasi, Carol Ann Swanson, Tony (Annabelle) Blasi, Louis Blasi, Dominic Blasi, sister in law, Mary Margaret Blasi and brother in law, Frank Cerame. Survivors are husband Pete DeCristino, sons Robert (Liz) DeCristino, Springer, N.M., Richard (Kathy) DeCristino, Trinidad, grandchildren, Travis, Randee, Ryan, Lisa and Erik, DeCristino, great grandson Carter DeCristino, siblings, Irene Cerame, Trinidad, Theresa (Dick) Hadad, Albuquerque, N.M., Esther (Lou) DeCresentis, Brighton, Betty Jo (Charles) Gyurman, Hoehne, Mike Blasi, Pueblo, brothers and sisters in law, Joe Hadad, Trinidad, Bill Swanson, Arvada, Betty Blasi, Trinidad, Billie Blasi, Trinidad, Don DeCristino, Denver , Mary Kay (Bob) Kemp, Wetmore, Colo., Betty Blasi, Trinidad, numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends including Fran Monteleone and family. Visitation will be Sunday from 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. at the Comi Funeral Home Chapel. Rosary will be Sunday May 15, 2011 at 7 p.m. at Holy Trinity Church. Funeral Mass will be Monday May 16, 2011 at 10 a.m. at Holy Trinity church. Interment will follow at the Trinidad Catholic Cemetery. Active pallbearers are grandsons, Travis DeCristino, Ryan DeCristino, Erik DeCristino, nephews Paul Blasi, Ronnie Hadad, Joe DeCresentis and Steve Blasi. Arrangements made under the direction of the Comi Funeral Home. DeCristino, Pete Pete DeCristino - Chronicle News - January 8, 2013 - Pete DeCristino, age 81, passed away on January 5th 2013 at MCMC in Raton N.M. He was born on September 20th 1931 to Joe (Sharky) and Erma DeCristino in Valdez, Colorado. Pete attended Primero School where he graduated in 1951. On June 26, 1954 he was united in marriage to Minnie Blasi at Mt. Camel Catholic Church in Trinidad Colorado. A marriage of 57 years, till her death in May of 2011. He was employed in his earlier years at the Fredrick Mine in Valdez Colorado. Then was employed for Frito Lay Distributing and Prudential Insurance Company until he retired. Preceding him in death are his parents, Joe and Erma DeCristino, wife, Minnie DeCristino, mother and father -in-law Angelo and Bertha Blasi. brother, Joe DeCristino, sisters Martha Felthager, Carolyn DeCristino. brothers and sisters-in-laws, Jim Felthager, Carrie (William) Paravecchio, Tony(Annabelle) Blasi, Frank Cerame, Louie Blasi, Lucy Blasi Mary Ann Hadad, Dominic Blasi, John Blasi, Theresa Hadad, Mary Margaret Blasi, Carol Ann Swanson , Fred Blasi. Survivors are Sons, Robert (Liz) DeCristino, Springer N.M., Richard (Kathy) DeCristino, Trinidad. grandchildren, Travis, Randee, Ryan, Lisa, and Erik, DeCristino, great grandson, Carter DeCristino siblings, Don DeCristino, Trinidad, Mary Kay (Bob) Kemp, Wetmore, Colorado. Brothers and sisters-in-law, Irene Cerame , Trinidad, Dick Hadad, Albuquerque , Joe Hadad, Trinidad, Esther (Lou) DeCresentis, Brighton, Billie Blasi, Trinidad, Betty Blasi, Trinidad, Mike Blasi, Pueblo, Charles (Betty Jo) Gyurman, Hoehne, Bill Swanson, Arvada, and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Visitation will be Thursday from 2 pm - 7pm at Comi Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral Services will be Friday, January 11, 2013 with Rosary at 9:15 AM at Comi Chapel followed by the Funeral Mass at 10am at Holy Trinity Church. Interment with Rite of Committal will follow t the Trinidad Catholic Cemetery. Active pallbearers are grandsons Travis DeCristino, Ryan DeCristino, Erik DeCristino, and nephews, Paul Blasi, Jim Felthager, and Steve Blasi. Arrangements made under the direction of the Comi Funeral Home. Dedon, Jerry Wright Jerry Wright Dedon - Pueblo Chieftain - August 6, 2015 - Jerry Wright Dedon, 77, of Greeley, Colo., died July 1, 2015, in the care of Columbine West Health & Rehabilitation Center in Fort Collins. Graveside services were held for the family at Mountain View Cemetery in Pueblo, Colo., on July 9. Jerry Wright Dedon was born on March 31, 1938, in Pueblo, Colo. He was the son of Herman F. and Marie E. (Doudy) Dedon. His parents owned the De Don Paint & Glass Co. on the corner of Santa Fe and Sixth Street in Pueblo. He graduated from Pueblo Central High School in 1956. He attended the University of Colorado and received his master’s degree from the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley. He made real estate a career for many years in Greeley with three companies including Wheeler Realty and New Horizon Real Estate & Associates. He was a faithful member of Trinity Episcopal Church in Greeley. In his leisure time, he enjoyed model railroading and vintage automobiles. Jerry Dedon was married for 35 years to Connie Dedon of Estes Park, Colo. He was the father of two sons, Craig Dedon (Westfield, Ind.) and Scott Dedon (Lake Oswego, Ore.). Craig and Jody Dedon gave Jerry four grandsons, Jack, Brayden, Carter and Graham. Scott and Cory Dedon gave Jerry two granddaughters, Sadie and Emma. The family thanks the staff of Columbine West for their care of Jerry. Memorial gifts may be directed to Trinity Episcopal Church in Greeley or to a charity of your choice. DeFazio, Kathleen Kathleen Reardon DeFazio - Pueblo Chieftain – July 24, 2014 - Kathleen Reardon DeFazio passed away peacefully at home on July 22, 2014, in Pueblo. Born on July 17, 1933, in Braddock, Pa., educated at Mercy Hospital and employed as a registered nurse, she was married to her loving husband, Albert J. DeFazio Jr. for 55 years and resided in Pueblo since 2005. Kathleen loved following the exploits of her grandchildren, walking anywhere, watching the sunrise at the beach, smiling and laughing. She was preceded in death by her parents; and her grandson, David Showalter. Her survivors include her husband; her children, Mary (Mike) DeFazio Showalter, Albert J. (Lynn) DeFazio III, Kathy D. (Craig) Shapiro and Beth DeFazio (Jeff) Schulze; her grandchildren, Elizabeth (Tim) Crews, Ryan (Meredith) Showalter, Michelle (Chris) Willauer, Scott Showalter, Katherine (Andrew) DeFazio, John DeFazio, Allie Shapiro, Kevin (Kayla) Shapiro, Jeff (Cassidy) Shapiro, Bryan and Dylan Shapiro, Megan, Brandon and Justin Schulze; as well as her great-grandchildren, Trey and Charlotte Crews and Mason and Maddox Showalter; and numerous nephews and nieces. A memorial Mass will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, July 25, 2014, at Holy Family Catholic Church, 2827 Lakeview Ave. In lieu of flowers/ food, the family suggests donations to the American Cancer Society. DeFrances, Brenda Jo Brenda Jo (Derdoski) DeFrances - Pueblo Chieftain - September 25, 2015 - Brenda Jo (Derdoski) DeFrances, 42, of Pueblo, Colo., formerly of Forest Lake, Minn. Born Dec. 8, 1972; went to be with our Lord Sept. 19, 2015. Survived by daughters, Makayla, Tara and Marissa; three granddaughters, Kiley, Annaleigha, Nayleena; parents, Roxann and Art Murphy, Bruce Derdoski Sr. and Lynn Lehrman; siblings, Michelle and Kevin Sell, Bruce and Jennifer Derdoski, Laura and Brian Holst; many nieces and nephews. Brenda was compassionate and would do anything to help others. She will be greatly missed. Gathering at 1:30 p.m.; service at 2 p.m. Monday, Sept. 28, 2015, Roselawn Funeral Home, 1706 Roselawn Road, Pueblo, CO 81006. DeFusco, Judith Ann Judith Ann (Chorak) DeFusco - Pueblo Chieftain - December 7, 2016 - Judith Ann (Chorak) DeFusco, 74, departed this life on Dec. 4, 2016. Judy was born on Sept. 22, 1942, in Pueblo, Colo., to Michael and Anna May Chorak. She was proud to be in the first graduating class from South High in 1960. She married Tracy DeFusco in 1967, and they began their family. Judy would tell you her biggest accomplishment in life were her four children. She worked hard as a stay-at-home mom for 16 years before entering the workforce, where she excelled as a medical transcriptionist. She retired in 2005 to be able to take care of her grandchildren full- time. Judy was preceded in death by her parents; brother, James Chorak; and beloved son, Leide. She is survived by her children, Chris (Sylvia), Marc (Maribel Ramirez) and Mianna (Santino Oliva); and daughter-in-law, Wendy DeFusco; grandchildren, Ashton, Kaylee, Michael, Amanda, Jake, Nicholas, Matthew, Robert, Mya, Erianna, Laney, Emery, Lynlei and Sutton; brother, Michael (Patti) Chorak; as well as many nieces and cousins who loved her dearly. A Mass of the Resurrection will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 10, 2016, at Shrine of St. Therese, with interment to follow at Roselawn Cemetery. In lieu of food and flowers, donations may be made to the Colorado chapter of Concerns for Police Survivors (COPS). DeGarbo, James Jacob James Jacob De Garbo - Chronicle News - February 8, 2010 - James Jacob De Garbo (Jimmie), 80, died on February 4, 2010 in Trinidad Colorado after a long battle with lung disease. Jimmie was born on April 26, 1929 in Trinidad, Colorado to Jim and Jenny DiGarbo. He was the fifth of seven children. He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings, Jennie Dolstra, Minnie Sudar and Nick and Dominic De Garbo. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Judy De Garbo of Trinidad; son, Vince (Daniela) De Garbo of Castle Rock; daughters, Jeanine De Garbo and Jennette (Joe) Bonato both of Trinidad; seven grandchildren and six great grandchildren. He is also survived by his brother, Joe (Mary Lee) De Garbo of Hoehne; his sister, Sylvia (John) Hill of Castle Rock, Colorado and numerous nephews and nieces. He is also survived by Orlando Baca, his lifelong friend and neighbor who provided much kindness and support. Jimmie was a descendent of Sicilian farmers and continued this role on his farm in Hoehne. He was a very humble man with a huge heart and a sense of humor that touched everyone he knew. Farming was his passion, but he also enjoyed many of the functions that come with country living. For example, in the fall when the weather cooled, it was time to make sausage and pepperoni from the livestock that had been raised on his farm. His home became a lively butcher shop with many friends and relatives pitching in to help. Of course this was also the time to pre-test that first glass of homemade wine or finish off last year’s vintage. He was also a self taught musician and there were many times when his home was filled with friends singing and dancing while listening to him and Anthony Cappellucci play country music on their guitars. He also knew a few tunes on the piano and during Christmas his children, and eventually his grandchildren would gather around and sing Christmas carols. In his later years he could be found collecting and restoring old farm equipment, particularly John Deere tractors. In 2002 it became apparent that his health was not going to improve and a very difficult decision was made to sell the family farm and move to Trinidad. He had lived in Hoehne for 73 years and had never known another place. Although he began to appreciate the advantages of city living, his nostalgia for the farm was always apparent. There was never truer meaning to the old adage: “You can take the boy out of the farm, but you can’t take the farm out of the boy.” The pall bearers are Grandsons, Trevor Hodge, Fabian De Garbo, Bradley Baca, Andrew De Garbo, David Baca and Martin Bonato. The funeral mass will be at 10 a.m. Monday, February 8, 2010 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church with Fr. Kieran Alaribe officiating. Burial will follow at the Trinidad Catholic Cemetery. The family has entrusted Mullare-Murphy Funeral Home with the arrangements. DeGarbo, Judy Judy Davidson DeGarbo - Chronicle News - December 9, 2014 - Judy Davidson DeGarbo, passed away on December 5, 2014 at the age of 80. Judy was born in Trinidad, Colorado on July 5, 1934 to Carl Davidson and Ruby McDonald Davidson. Judy graduated from Hoehne High School in 1952 and shortly thereafter married Jimmy DeGarbo, her husband of 58 years. She lived most of her life in Hoehne until moving to Trinidad in 2002. She has had an apartment at the Legacy Assisted Living Center in Trinidad since 2013. Judy had a selfless generosity when it came to her family, friends and neighbors, eventually putting it to good use by getting her license to practice nursing. She was first employed at Mt. San Raphael Hospital and then at the Trinidad State Nursing Home where she was an LPN. She later moved into the medical records department where she retired as manager of the department in 1989. Judy had a very strong faith in God and attended Community Bible Study sessions. She also coordinated and hosted many religious study groups, developing long lasting friendships with many of the members. Judy was a dedicated grandmother to her seven grandchildren. She loved each one unconditionally and was a positive force in their development into adulthood. She was happiest when surrounded by her family and looked forward to seeing her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren who stopped by to see her often. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jimmy and her mother, Ruby Dietz. She is survived by her three children, Vince (Daniela) DeGarbo; Jeanine (Mike) Ridolfi; and Jennette (Joe) Bonato. She is also survived by seven grandchildren, Trevor (Corrie) Hodge, Fabian DeGarbo, Mary Jo (Mike) Baudino, Bradley (Jennifer) Baca, Andrew DeGarbo, David (Julian) Baca, Martin Bonato, and 11 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be Wednesday from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Comi Chapel. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, December 11 at 10:00 a.m. at the First Christian Church at 200 S. Walnut, with Pastor Cary Nelson officiating. Interment will follow at the Trinidad Catholic Cemetery. Active pallbearers are Trevor Hodge, Bradley Baca, David Baca, Fabian DeGarbo, Andrew DeGarbo and Martin Bonato. In lieu of flowers, persons wishing to do so may make contributions to the First Christian Church, of the Legacy Assisted Living Facility. Arrangements made under the direction of the Comi Funeral Home. DeGarbo, Mary Lee Mary Lee DeGarbo - Chronicle News - October 20, 2016 - Mary Lee DeGarbo, 77, died October 16, 2016, after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease. She was born July 9, 1939, to Frank and Helen (Lee) Gray. She was married for 57 years to Joseph J. DeGarbo. She attended Trinidad State Junior College, she was a member of P.E.O., The Trinidad Historical Society and the TSJC Foundation. Some of her hobbies included a champion caliber rose garden, being a seamstress, farmer, loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her husband Joseph J. DeGarbo; children Sue Ann DeGarbo; Joey (Bernadine) DeGarbo; Bob (Andrea) DeGarbo; grandchildren Samantha, Daniel, Justin, Nicholas, Christopher, Francesca, Mike and Gianna. siblings Mac, Bobby, Jimmy, Betty Jo, Kay and Alice. A Rosary will be held Thursday, October 20, 2016, at Noon, at Mullare-Murphy Funeral Home. A memorial mass will follow the Rosary at 1 p.m. at Sebastiani Gym. The family has entrusted Mullare-Murphy Funeral Home with the arrangements. DeGarbo, Raffie Lena Raffie Lena DeGarbo - Chronicle News - April 17, 2014 - Raffie Lena DeGarbo, age 88, passed away at Mt. San Rafael Hospital on April 6, 2014, after a long battle with Alzheimer's Disease. She was born in Jansen, Colo. on November 25, 1925, the daughter of Josephine (Cavalleti) and Louis Molinaro. She was employed at Safeway for 30 years as well as Hausman Drug Store. Raffie will be remembered for being a wonderful mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and aunt. Raffie enjoyed spending time with her family, especially cooking and baking for them. She took great pride in her yard and enjoyed gardening, bowling and was an avid Denver Bronco fan. She was well known for being kind and generous to everyone. Preceding her in death are parents Louis and Josephine Molinaro, baby sister Jenny Molinaro, brother Felix Molinaro, sister, Mary Hanlien, nephew, Jack Hanlien Jr. and great-nephew, R. J. Molinaro. Left to cherish her memory is daughter Joyce Paine, Trinidad, Colorado, granddaughters Anna (Ed) Till, Heather (Doug) Belcher, Tiffany (Ron) Zamora, all of Trinidad, great-grandchildren, Hailey Felthager, Charles Belcher, Nathan and Tristan Zamora all of Trinidad, brothers Guy (Sylvia) Molinaro, Pueblo, Colorado, Sam (Margie) Molinaro, Trinidad, Colo., nieces and nephews, Cynthia Fern, Pueblo, Colo., Louis Molinaro, Pueblo, Colo., Sam Chris Molinaro, Aurora, Colo., Cheryl (Hal) Cardaci, Naples, FL., Rick (Sue) Molinaro, Colorado Springs, Colorado, Ron Molinaro, Calhan, Colo., Joanna Ponce, Pueblo, Colorado, and numerous great-nieces and great-nephews. Private memorial services were held on Wednesday, April 16, 2014 at the Comi Funeral Home. Arrangements made under the direction of the Comi Funeral Home. Degraw, Nadine Nadine Degraw - Pueblo Chieftain - January 27, 2016 - Nadine Degraw. Sunrise, July 28, 1923. Sunset, Jan. 25, 2016, departed this life in peace. Survived by her loving husband of 71 years, Ernest; son, James (Sharon); four grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. At her request, no service. Cremation will take place. In lieu of food and flowers, contributions to Sangre de Cristo Hospice. DeGree, John H. John H. DeGree - Wet Mountain Tribune - June 23, 1967 - John DeGree Dies in Pueblo Hospital - John H. DeGree, a life-long resident of Custer County, died Thursday, June 15 in a Pueblo hospital at the age of 68 years. He had been ill for several months. John was born July 14, 1898 in Custer County. He was married to Frances White on May 8, 1929 in Westcliffe. She preceded him in death. He was a farmer by occupation. Surviving are three sons, John Joseph DeGree of Thornton, Robert E. DeGree and Jerome L. DeGree of Westcliffe, 3 grandchildren, a brother, Filiase A. DeGree of Westcliffe, and sisters, Mrs. Rose Vickerman and Mrs. Sylvia Henrich of Westcliffe, Mrs. Flora Beck of Canon City and Mrs. Edith Long of Denver, and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 17, at the Church of the Assumption in Westcliffe. Father James Mahrer, O.S.B., presided. A rosary was held at 8 p.m. Friday. Burial was in the Catholic cemetery under the direction of the Menzel Funeral Home at Westcliffe. Pallbearers were Ned Marrs, Leo Garnier, Tony Blei, Wilbur Vickerman, John Ulsh, Ed Cody, John Knuth and Bill Henrich. DeGree, Johnny Johnny Joe DeGree - Wet Mountain Tribune - September 26, 1985 - Johnny Joe DeGree was born Aug 31, 1932 in Westcliffe and died Sept 16, 1985. Was buried from the Catholic Church in Westcliffe. Brother of Robert and Jerome DeGree. DeGree, Robert Eugene Robert Eugene DeGree - Pueblo Chieftain - March 20, 2012 - Robert Eugene DeGree, 76, passed away March 17, 2012, in Westcliffe, Colo. Visitation, 9 to 9:30 a.m., prior to rosary at 9:30 a.m., and funeral service at 10 a.m., Friday, March 23, 2012, at Our Lady of Assumption Catholic Church in Westcliffe, Colo. Interment will follow at Assumption Cemetery in Silver Cliff, Colo. Wilson Funeral Home - March 20, 2012 - Robert Eugene DeGree, 76, passed away March 17, 2012 in Westcliffe, CO. He was born December 18, 1935 in Westcliffe, CO to John and Frances (White) DeGree. Robert grew up in the Wet Mountain Valley, and graduated from Custer County High School in 1953.Robert was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving from 1955 to 1959. When returning home, Robert was proud to continue the DeGree ranching tradition, which began in 1888. On February 3, 1968, he married Arleen Garnhart in Pueblo, CO. Mr. DeGree is survived by his wife, Arleen; brother, Jerome (Carolyn); nieces, Denise (Vince) Koch, Jeri Lynn (Kurt) Thornton, and LeAnn (Stewart) King and their families. He was preceded in death by his parents; and one brother. Visitation will be from 9:00 to 9:30 a.m., prior to Recitation of the Rosary at 9:30 a.m., and Funeral Service at 10:00 a.m., Friday, March 23, 2012 at Our Lady of Assumption Catholic Church in Westcliffe, CO. Interment will follow at Assumption Cemetery in Silver Cliff, CO. Arrangements handled through Wilson Funeral Home. DeGree, Rose Anna Rose Anna DeGree - Wet Mountain Tribune - May 23, 1941 - Pioneer Resident Dies - Funeral services were held Monday morning at the Church of the Assumption in Westcliffe for Mrs. Rose Anna DeGree, pioneer resident of the Valley, who died at her home last Friday evening after a prolonged illness. Stricken with pneumonia during the past winter, Mrs. DeGree had never completely recovered from her illness, which brought a weakened heart condition to which she succumbed. Rose Anna Gagne was born in Montreal, Canada, July 11, 1860, residing in that city until 1888, when she was married to Augustine DeGree, coming directly to Mr. DeGree’s ranch in Custer County, where she resided until her death. To Mr. and Mrs. DeGree were born two sons and four daughters, all of whom survive their parents, Mr. DeGree having preceded his wife in death about a year and a half ago. Mrs. DeGree was a very kind mother and neighbor and devoted to her family and her many friends in the Valley. She is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Ray Vickerman, Mrs. Fred Beck, and Mrs. Casper Henrich, all of Westcliffe, and Mrs. Edith Tatman of Pueblo; two sons, John and Phil DeGree of Westcliffe; two brothers and one sister in Montreal; a sister in Barton, Vermont; ten grandchildren, one great-grandchild and a host of friends. Obsequies were conducted by Father Fabian, with the Menzel Funeral Home in charge. Burial was in the Catholic cemetery, with Harry Falkenberg, Wm. Falkenberg, Fred Stewart, Tom Hugg, Henry Schneider and George Schneider acting as pallbearers. Deguierres, Epifanio Epifanio Deguierres – Walsenburg World – February 10, 1897 – Epifanio Deguierres, a resident of this place, died in Pueblo where he has been working and was brought to this place for burial a week ago. Degurse, Edna Syble Edna Syble Degurse - Chronicle News - June 6, 2012 - Edna Syble Degurse, 91, a resident of Pioneer Healthcare Center in Rocky Ford, CO, passed on Saturday morning June 2, 2012. She was born in Corsicana, Texas on March 8, 1921 to William Leroy Egley and Anna Beatrice Anderson Egley. Edna was the fourth oldest child of eight. Edna was married on August 8, 1949 to Charles John "Todd" Degurse in Raton, New Mexico; he preceded her in death. Edna is survived by two sons, Bill Williams of Franktown, CO and Roger (Dana) Williams of Carmel, IN. Edna has one granddaughter, Jennifer (Todd) Roberts of Granville, OH. Jennifer presented Edna with three grandsons (the love of Edna’s Life) Austin, Ian and Duncan Roberts. Her brother, Clinton (Bert) Egley of Greeley, CO also survives. Edna received so much help and support from family members it would be impossible to name them all. A special note of thanks to the following nieces and nephews for their caring assistance. Jeanette Madsen and family of Golden Dale, WA, Barbara Wookey and family of Swink, CO, Bill (Connie) Wilson of Center, CO and Peggy (Laurence) Romero and family of Rocky Ford, CO. A thank you to Barbara Wookey and Nathaniel Salazar for their special daily care to Edna during her time with hospice. Edna was so grateful to these family members and her great nieces and nephews who called her Nana. She was grandma, granny and Nana to many throughout her life. Maxine Griego, Trinidad, CO is a long time friend of Edna’s who accompanied Edna to Granville, OH when granddaughter Jennifer was married in 2000. A memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, June 9, 2012, at Peacock Memorial Chapel with Reverend Andy Albright of the First Church of the Nazarene officiating. Inurnment will be in Trinidad at a later date. Those wishing to do so may make memorial contributions to a charity of choice. Peacock-Larsen Funeral Home & Arkansas Valley Crematory is in charge of arrangements. DeHaan, Harold Harold Henry DeHaan – Pueblo Chieftain – June 22, 1917 – Died – De Haan, Harold H., age 23, of Fort Morgan, at a local hospital, June 21. Pueblo Chieftain – June 22, 1917 – National Guardsman Is Killed in Pueblo – Harold H. DeHaan, age 23, of Fort Morgan, a private in the National Guard Co. stationed in Pueblo on guard duty, died last night at a local hospital from a fractured skull sustained early yesterday morning when he was struck by a train, it is believed, while he was on guard duty. The wounded man was found at 5 o'clock yesterday morning and was unconscious. He was rushed to the hospital for an operation was performed in hopes that his life could be saved. But he died last night at 7:30 o'clock. There were no witnesses to the accident and there were rumors of foul play. But the doctors scouted this theory and Coroner Dr. Ray Taylor stated last night that he was certain that the young man had been struck by a train. This was also the opinion of Dr. Royal H. Finney, who made a postmortem examination. The father of the young man, John DeHaan, arrived last night from Fort Morgan and took charge of funeral arrangements. The body is being cared for by Davis and Vories and will be sent to Fort Morgan tonight. Pueblo Chieftain – June 23, 1917 – Military Funeral Given Guardsman Killed Here – Inquest To Be Held To Prove or Disprove Foul Play Theory – Henry Harold DeHaan, 23, private in the Colorado national guard, who lost his life early Wednesday morning while on duty in Pueblo, was accorded military honors yesterday afternoon. The casket, draped in the United States flag, was escorted thru the streets of Pueblo by a cordon of guardsmen from Company D, First Infantry to the Union depot. Taps were sounded as the casket was being placed on a train for Fort Morgan. While the cordon of guards and persons at the depot stood with heads uncovered Musician Lawrence Pinnes sounded taps. Rev. J. A. Haycroft conducted a brief service at the Davis & Vories chapel. Services will be held at Fort Morgan Sunday afternoon. Sergeant Ira D. Shelton, Sergeant Wade Hampton and Privates Frank S. Williams, John W. Wells, Thomas Wyatt and Iral Lewis were pallbearers. Mr. and Mrs. John DeHaan, parents of the guardsman, accompanied the body to Fort Morgan. A coroner’s jury to determine whether or not DeHaan was the victim of foul play, was called yesterday afternoon by Coroner Ray Taylor. An inquest will be held at Davis & Vories Monday afternoon. Physicians and Coroner Taylor do not believe DeHaan was murdered. It is thought he lost his life when struck by a fast passenger train on the bridge he was guarding. Pueblo Chieftain - June 26, 1917 - Guardsman Killed by Assailant Says Jury - Harold De Haan, corporal in Company I, Colorado National Guard, came to his death while on duty in Pueblo from the effects of an assault by parties unknown, was the verdict of the coroner's jury at the inquest held before Dr. Ray Taylor, Coroner, at Davis & Vories Undertaking establishment yesterday afternoon. De Haan was found unconscious by one of his comrades, Daniel Richards, about 4 o'clock Thursday morning. He was taken to the Minnequa Hospital where he died that night after the surgeons had made every effort to save his life. The autopsy performed by Dr. Campbell proved that the skull had been fractured and that a hemorrhage of the brain had resulted. Also the left arm had been fractured at the elbow. In Dr. Campbell's opinion, the blow which caused the fracture of the skull was caused by some blunt instrument and delivered in a sharp quick manner. It was at first considered that De Haan had been struck by a passenger train. He was on guard duty at one of the railroad bridges near Pueblo and his condition was discovered by his comrade shortly after the train had passed the bridge. The two had been conversing shortly before the train went by and it was thought by Richards that the train had struck him. Upon a closer questioning of the witnesses among whom was Richards, Captain Johnston of Company I, the two car inspectors who inspected the train when it reached Trinidad, the engineer, and others, it was fully apparent to the jury that De Haan was not struck by the rain but by an assailant. Close questioning of Captain Johnston was unable to disclose any ill feeling between De Haan and any of the national guardsmen stationed here that might have resulted in the deed., and it was thought probable that the assailant was some alien who sought to "get" one of the American soldiers. Pueblo Chieftain - June 27, 1917 – Guardsman is Arrested Here on Serious Charge – Leo Shotwell, alias John Underwood, aged 22, a private in Company I, Colorado national guards, stationed here, was arrested yesterday afternoon by George O’Leary, Santa Fe special agent and is being held on a charge of forgery and jailbreaking in Bridgeport, Neb. To a part of the charge he plead guilty. He is being held in the Pueblo county jail for further investigation. There was some mention of Underwood’s name at the inquest held Monday into the death of Harold De Haan, also member of the guard company. A remark Underwood or Shotwell, made several weeks previous to the slaying and his apparently bad record as now disclosed, have aroused some suspicion that he was connected with the slaying. All of the evidence is circumstantial and it was admitted last night by officials that it would be difficult to prove anything against him in this connection. An injured toe, which caused him to have an operation performed in a hospital at La Junta, led to Underwood’s arrest shortly after noon yesterday. While Underwood was in the La Junta hospital he was visited by George O’Leary, special agent of the Santa Fe railroad. Yesterday morning while looking thru a publication giving descriptions and pictures of men wanted for crimes thruout the United States, O’Leary found a photograph of Underwood reproduced as wanted in Bridgeport, Neb., for forgery and later for breaking jail. O’Leary hurried to Pueblo, where he apprised army officials here of his find and the arrest of Underwood was made. Pueblo Chieftain - June 28, 1917 – Question Guardsman – Authorities Still Investigating Shotwell Regarding De Haan Case – Military authorities and police officers in Pueblo were still attempting yesterday to definitely connect Leo Shotwell, alias John Underwood, 22, private in the First Colorado national guard, with the murder here Thursday of Harold H. DeHaan, 23. No new evidence had been unearthed against the suspected man and indications last night were Shotwell will be turned over to officials from Bridgeport, Neb., when they arrive today or tomorrow. He will be returned to Nebraska to answer charges of jail breaking after he had been convicted of forgery. Captain Johnson, grilling Shotwell yesterday morning attempted to break down the man’s alibi. Nothing that will warrant authorities holding him for a charge of murdering DeHaan has been unearthed they say. Pueblo Chieftain - June 29, 1917 - Prisoner is Taken Back to Nebraska - Officials Fail to Definitely Connect Shotwell with Killing of U. S. Guard - Leo Shotwell, alias John Underwood, aged 22, private in the First Colorado Infantry stationed here, was taken back to Bridgeport, Neb., yesterday to stand charges of jail breaking after he had been convicted of forgery. Expectation of military and police authorities of Pueblo that the mysterious murder of Harold H. DeHaan, aged 23, national guardsman, might be cleared up with the arrest of Underwood died out yesterday morning when the Nebraska officer arrived here and information which might lead to the placing of a charge of murder against the man under arrest had not been unearthed. Following his arrest Tuesday morning, police and military authorities conducted a careful investigation in order to determine if Underwood was connected with the murder. Suspicion was first directed toward the man Monday afternoon at the coroner's inquest when testimony was introduced showing Underwood had made threats against DeHaan. George O'Leary, special agent of the Santa Fe Railroad, who arrested Underwood Tuesday, was paid a rewar DeHaven, Clayton J. Clayton J. “Jack” DeHaven - Pueblo Chieftain - October 17, 2015 - Clayton J. “Jack” DeHaven, 84, departed this life Oct. 15, 2015. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Deborah. He is survived by his wife, Patricia; sons, Curtis and Kevin; three grandsons, one great-grandson and one great-granddaughter. Graveside services will be held at 3 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 19, 2015, in the Roselawn Cemetery. DeHaven, Philip Donald Philip D. DeHaven - Pueblo Chieftain - February 1, 2017 - Philip D. DeHaven. Service, 10 a.m. today, Montgomery & Steward Chapel. DeHerrera, Amy Amy “Amanda” Archuleta DeHerrera - Pueblo Chieftain - August 8, 2015 - Amy “Amanda” Archuleta DeHerrera, 92, passed away on Aug. 6, 2015, in Pueblo. Amy "Amanda" Archuleta DeHerrera She is survived by Lawrence (Maria) DeHerrera, Fred (Vita) DeHerrera, Erlinda (Jose) Lopez, Gloria Lopez and special daughter-in-law, Frances DeHerrera; 15 grandchildren, 36 great-grandchildren and 21 great-great-grandchildren also survive. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; daughter, Carolyn DeHerrera; son, Toby DeHerrera; brother, Archie Archuleta; sister, Lydia Martinez; and great-grandson, Toby DeHerrera III. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 10, 2015, at Peacock Memorial Chapel. Rosary will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2015, and funeral Mass will follow at 10:30 a.m., both services at St. Peter Catholic Church in Rocky Ford. DeHerrera, Ariana Renee Ariana Renee DeHerrera - Pueblo Chieftain - January 29, 2017 - Ariana Renee DeHerrera, 13, affectionately known as “Audi,” passed away Jan. 20, 2017. She was born Dec. 21, 2003, in Pueblo, Colo. She was preceded in death by her aunt, Iris Gallegos; and little grandma, Tonita Garcia. Ariana was loved by everyone. She had a smile that would brighten a person’s day. She was full of life, always making jokes. Ariana was loved by the little ones, and she loved spending time with them. Ariana leaves to cherish her memory, her parents, IsaRae and Roberto Gutierrez II, and Isadore DeHerrera; brother, Isadore Ron; sister, Tierra Lynn; grandparents, Inez Pacheco (Rick Santisteven), Lorraine Montoya, Margie (Hoss) and Red (Kathy); the Gutierrez family; the DeHerrera family; many aunts, uncles, cousins, specials babies, friends; and her beloved “rat” dog, DeckXter. We never knew how many lives our “Audi” touched. She was too beautiful for this world. She will be missed, but never forgotten. Rosary, 6 p.m. today, and funeral Mass, noon Monday, both at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church. Interment, Roselawn Cemetery. Family will receive friends at the Zaragoza Hall following the burial rites. DeHerrera, Dorothy Dorothy Mae Martinez DeHerrera - Pueblo Chieftain - March 14, 2017 - Dorothy Mae Martinez DeHerrera, 85, passed away March 9, 2017. She was born May 21, 1931. Graveside service, 2 p.m. Friday, March 17, at Imperial Funeral Home DeHerrera, Felix Felix DeHerrera - Pueblo Chieftain - September 7, 2014 - Felix DeHerrera, 93, born May 6, 1921, in Mora, N.M., passed away peacefully Sept. 2, 2014. Felix was preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Patrosinia “Patsy;” and son, Bob (Dianne) DeHerrera. Felix is survived by his children, Rosalie (Dan) Mendoza, Jo (Cam) Castillo, Carmen Handy, Felix DeHerrera, Eugene DeHerrera, Dave (Diane) DeHerrera, Helen (Mark) Randles and Rick (Becky) DeHerrera; 22 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; two sisters and one brother. Funeral service, 2 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2014, at Imperial Funeral Home Chapel, with interment to follow at Imperial Memorial Gardens. Arrangements, Imperial Funeral Home. - DeHerrera, Fred Fred DeHerrera - Pueblo Chieftain - August 27, 2016 - Fred DeHerrera, 71, passed away on Aug. 24, 2016, at his Rocky Ford home. He was born on Dec. 8, 1944, to Rafael and Amada (Archuleta) DeHerrera in Pueblo. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Vita of the Rocky Ford home; daughters, Anita (Warren) Sawicki of Pueblo; Sharon (Tim) Grasmick of Windsor, Colo.; grandchildren, Caleb and Rachael Sawicki of Pueblo; Erica, Joshua, and Tyler Grasmick, all of Windsor, Colo.; sisters, Erlinda (Fred) Lopez of Rocky Ford; Gloria Lopez of Pueblo; brother, Lawrence (Maria) DeHerrera of Prescott, Ariz.; sister-in-law, Frances DeHerrera of Rocky Ford. Several nieces and nephews also survive. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Toby DeHerrera; and granddaughter, Jessica Sawicki. Memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2016, at the Rocky Ford Presbyterian Church, with Pastor Virgil Ortega of the Full Gospel Church officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials contributions may be made to the Arkansas Valley Hospice, P.O. Box 408, La Junta, CO 81050, direct or through the funeral home. Peacock-Larsen Funeral Home & Arkansas Valley Crematory is in charge of arrangements. DeHerrera, Irene Irene DeHerrera - Pueblo Chieftain - February 10, 2016 - Irene DeHerrera, 88, our beloved mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully on Feb. 7, 2016. She joined her parents, Librado and Aurelia (Segura) Salazar; her husband, Cristoval DeHerrera; and other relatives and friends. Irene was born Jan. 1, 1928, in Avondale, Colo. She retired from the Colorado State Hospital with 16 years of service. Irene adored her family unconditionally. Quality time with them was so important to her. She loved Mexican music, dancing, going to Cripple Creek, playing Bingo and drinking chocolate milk. Irene is survived by her loving children, Angelio (Mildred) DeHerrera of Colorado Springs, Billy (Julia) DeHerrera, Christina (Utah) Smith and Nadine Ames, all of Pueblo; eight grandchildren, 17 great-grand-children and two great-great-grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives who loved Irene dearly. Funeral service, 11 a.m. Thursday, Pueblo Christian Center, Pastor Rick Frame officiating. DeHerrera, Jose L. Jose L. DeHerrera - Pueblo Chieftain - December 28, 2015 - Jose L. DeHerrera, age 74, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2015. He was born in Pueblo, Colo., on March 28, 1941, to Gomicindo DeHerrera and Rose Montoya. Memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2015, Carlisle Chapel, Albuquerque, N.M., with a reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Presbyterian Kaseman Hospice of Albuquerque, 8300 Constitution Ave. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110, in memory of Jose DeHerrera. Daniels Family Funeral Services, 3113 Carlisle Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110. DeHerrera, Joseph Filbert Joseph Filbert De Herrera - Huerfano World - February 26, 2015 - Joseph Filbert De Herrera, 71, of Walsenburg, went to be with the Lord on February 24, 2015 in Pueblo, CO. He was born on July 21, 1943 in Aguilar, CO, the son of Joseph Jesus De Herrera and Margaret Apodaca. Joseph was raised by his grandparents, Francisco and Maria Lucia Herrera in Aguilar and Trinidad until the age of 10. He then returned to live with his parents on the Sporleder Ranch in Mauricio Canyon and attended the two room school house in Trujillo Creek, CO. At the age of 12, he moved with his family to Rye, CO. He began working with his dad in the sawmills, and attended school until the age of 18. He worked in the sawmills until the age of 25, and then started digging trees and cutting wood. On June 29, 1974, in Walsenburg, CO, he married the love of his life, Margaret Garcia. and became the proud father of four children. Joseph spent his life doing what he loved; playing music, being in the mountains hiking, and fishing, and carpentry. He was preceded in death by his son Joseph (1974); parents (1987 and 1989); brother, Epifanio (1960); and sisters, Rose (2000) and Lucy (2003). He is survived by Margaret, his wife of 40 years, children Joey (Mindy) Garcia, Natalie (Edward) Montiel, Filbert (Jolene) De Herrera, and James (Samantha) De Herrera; by grandchildren Donovan, Brandon, Amado, Mariah, Jarron, Alexis, Berlin, James, Grant, Jesse, Marley, Zack, Desi, and Ethan; by sisters Vera, Dora, Teresa, Frances, and Carol; and by brothers Johnny and Barney. Joseph was a very humble and peaceful man who always put his family’s and friends’ needs before his own. He was very special in the hearts of many and will be greatly missed. Joseph was cremated as his request. DeHerrera, Lawrence Lee Lawrence Lee DeHerrera - Pueblo Chieftain - November 17, 2017 - Lawrence Lee DeHerrera, 46, went to be with the Lord on Nov. 14, 2017. Lawrence was preceded in death by his grandfather, Levi Lovato Sr. and Louis DeHerrera; grandmother, Celia DeHerrera; and mother-in-law, Magdalene Mora. He is survived by his spouse, Misty (Mora) DeHerrera; daughters, Alyssa (Brian) Henningsen and Trinity DeHerrera; granddaughter, Eva Henningsen; parents, Louis and Arlene DeHerrera; siblings, Ian (Akemi) DeHerrera and Isaac (Josephine) DeHerrera; in-laws, Matt (Kellie) Mora, Orley (Natalie) Mora, Leroy (Kathy) Mora, Dahlei (Daniel) Gonzales, Monty (Jeannine) Mora, Venus (Ryan) King and Tessie (Bryce) Zeller; numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Lawrence enjoyed hiking, fishing and had a love for technology and gadgets. Above all, he loved spending time with his family and friends. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him dearly. Funeral service at 1 p.m. Saturday, Family Worship Center, 3800 Parker Blvd. Interment, Roselawn Cemetery, with reception to follow at River's Edge Banquet Hall, 102 Oneida St., Pueblo, Colo. DeHerrera, Levona Arlene Levona Arlene “Trinket” DeHerrera - Chronicle News - August 31, 2004 - Levona Arlene “Trinket” DeHerrera, age 56, died Thursday, August 26, 2004, in Denver, Colorado, after losing a battle with cancer. Funeral services will be at 10:00 AM, Wednesday, September 1, 2004 at the Grenville Fire Station in Grenville, NM, with Rev. Kevin Phillips, pastor of the First United Methodist Church in Clayton officiating. Burial will be in the Grenville Cemetery by Hass Funeral Directors of Clayton. Levona Weese was born on March 28, 1948, in Clayton, New Mexico, to Donald M. Weese and Esther A. (Jones) Weese. She married in March 1969 and later divorced. Levona was a graduate of Trinidad High School and Trinidad State Junior College and was employed at the Colorado School of Mines in Golden, Colorado. She was a long time member of the American Legion Women’s Auxiliary Post 193. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Deanna Marie DeHerrera, and her oldest brother, Darrell Weese. Survivors include her long time companion and friend Scotty MacDonald of Lakewood, Colorado; two sons, Dusty DeHerrera of Lakewood, Colorado, and Davy DeHerrera and his wife Helen, also of Lakewood, Colorado; eight grandchildren Danny, Derrek, Sergio, Dulce, Denise, R.J., Jordan and Dallas DeHerrera all of Lakewood, Colorado; four brothers, Neil Weese and his wife Mary of Cheyenne, Wyoming, Marvin Weese and his wife Charlene of Longmont, Colorado, Jerry Weese and his wife Mary of Groveland, California, and Pat Weese and his wife Dot of Quartz Hill, California; and another sister-in-law, Darrell’s wife, Bobbie Weese of Longmont, Colorado; one sister Mitzi Gagliardi and her husband Albert of Alamosa, Colorado; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. DeHerrera, Luis Luis DeHerrera - Pueblo Chieftain - June 14, 2015 - Luis DeHerrera, 90, of Pueblo, went to be with the Lord on June 11, 2015. He was preceded in death by his wife, Emma. Luis is survived by his children, Louis, Jeraldine and Jacqueline; six grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Funeral service, 10 a.m. Wednesday, Romero Chapel. Interment, Imperial Memorial Gardens. Military honors by Pueblo Veterans Ritual Team. DeHerrera, Matias Matias "Al" DeHerrera - Pueblo Chieftain - August 13, 2017 - Matias "Al" DeHerrera, March 1, 1947 - Aug. 7, 2017, was a true believer in Jesus Christ. Devoted husband to his wife of 47 years, Veronica; forever adored by his children, Jeanette (Eric), Tanya (Joe), Anthony and Stephanie (Daniel); "Grandpa" to Ignacio, Jason, Wyatt, Jordahn, Jazmen (Michael), Justin, A.J., Brandon, Devon, Jaylynn and Zavien. He also was loved by numerous extended family members and friends. At his request, no services will take place. DeHerrera, Pedro Pedro DeHerrera – Walsenburg World – October 13, 1910 – Died at North Veta, Colorado, Sunday, October 9, 1910, Pedro DeHerrera, age 48 years. DeHerrera, Rachel B. Rachel B. DeHerrera - Pueblo Chieftain - March 13, 2016 - Rachel B. DeHerrera, 78, born in Boone, Colo., on Aug. 24, 1937; passed away March 11, 2016. Preceded in death by parents, Alfonso and Sadie Chavez; three brothers; one sister; and husband, Alarico “Lico” DeHerrera. Survived by children, Vicky (Eloy) Gonzales, Matt, Bryan (Laura), Cindy (Mark) Armenta, Gene (Sheila); 11 grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren; brother, Randy; special niece, Ava DeHerrera; and numerous sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, cousins and friends. Visitation, 4 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 15, at Imperial Funeral Home. Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 16, at Sacred Heart Church in Avondale. Interment at Imperial Memorial Gardens. The family would like to thank the Pueblo Regent, Life Care Center and Sangre de Cristo Hospice for taking such wonderful care of our mother. DeHerrera, Ramon Arturo Ramon Arturo DeHerrera - Chronicle News - August 27, 2008 - Alamosa resident and former Aguilar resident Ramon Arturo DeHerrera, age 81, died August 22, 2008 at his home in Alamosa under Hospice care. Ramon was born May 15, 1927 in Wagon Mound, New Mexico the son of Jose and Phyllis Romero DeHerrera. He married his wife of six years, Donna Carpenter on March 2, 2002 in Alamosa. Ramon worked as a Road Construction Laborer and enjoyed gardening, fishing, spending time with his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was a very talented inventor. Ramon was an active member of the Alamosa Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, was baptized in 1986, and served as a Ministerial Servant in the local congregation. He enjoyed sharing bible truths to all. Ramon is survived by his wife Donna DeHerrera of Alamosa; his children: Pauline (Bill) Trujillo of Trinidad, Sandra (Ernie) Cruz of Alamosa, Theresa (David) Chavez of Alamosa, Patsy (Elias) Vigil of Aguilar, Susie (Moises) Acosta of Logan, New Mexico, Leroy (Ruth Ann) DeHerrera of La Sauses, Orlando DeHerrera of Alamosa, Mary DeHerrera of Pueblo, Richard (Missie) DeHerrera of Pueblo, Raymond (Connie) DeHerrera of Grand Junction, CO, Louie DeHerrera of Trinidad, CO, and John (Amy) Martinez of Aguilar; his sister Urselita Grano of Springer, N.M.; and numerous extended family including grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews. His parents, his daughter Laura Trujillo, his son Albert DeHerrera, his grandchildren: Donna Trujillo, Luella Trujillo, Jaylene Jeppson, John Cordova, Jr., Oscar Chavez, John Edward Martinez, and his brother Ralph DeHerrera all preceded him in death. Cremation was chosen and a Memorial Service will be held 2:00 P.M. Saturday, August 30,. 2008 at the Alamosa Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses. Inurnment of ashes will follow services in the Alamosa Cemetery. Rogers Family Mortuary of Alamosa is in care of the arrangements. DeHerrera, Richard J. Richard J. De Herrera - Chronicle News - August 26, 2016 - Richard J. De Herrera, 68, born in Trinidad, Colo., numerous high commendations Denver firefighter and decorated Vietnam War Veteran with a Bronze Star and Purple Heart, passed away August 18, 2016. Obituary online at Tabor Funeral Home. Tabor-Rice Funeral Home - August 28, 2016 - Richard James DeHerrera, 68, of Frederick, CO left us on August 18, 2016, with his family by his side in Longmont, CO. A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 am, Monday, August 29, 2016 at Faith Bible Chapel Family Worship Center, 6250 Ward Road, Arvada, CO 80004. Burial will follow at 2:00 pm at Ft. Logan National Cemetery, Staging Area ‘A’. Also, in honor of Rich and his passion/love and enjoyment of Classic Cars, Hot Rods, and Street Rods, we would like to invite you to please consider driving your "Rod" and joining us in the immediate procession to Fort Logan. Richard was born in Trinidad, CO to Joe and Lila De Herrera on December 12, 1947. He graduated from Trinidad High School in 1965 and then attended Trinidad State Junior College. He was drafted to the Army in 1967 and served in Vietnam. While serving, Richard was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, Purple Heart, Vietnam Service Medal with 2 Bronze Service Stars and a Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal. He was honorably discharged in September of 1969. He married Shirley Montoya in March of 1977 in Denver, CO. Together they had two daughters, Detrea Maureen and Melody Denise. Richard joined the Denver Fire Department in 1973, where he later became an Engineer on the Rescue Squad. Richard enjoyed many years working as a fireman and received many awards for service throughout his career. He retired in 2008 and he and Shirley moved to Frederick, CO to enjoy a well-deserved retirement. While retired, Richard enjoyed working on his treasured ‘55 Chevy and T-Bucket, as well as taking care of his two grandsons, Michael and Matthew. Richard is preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Lila De Herrera. Richard is survived by his wife, Shirley De Herrera; daughters, Detrea (Laura) De Herrera, Melody (Ben) Harris; grandchildren, Seth, Jocelyn, Michael and Matthew; brothers, Joe “Jr.” (Beverly) DeHerrera and Alfred (Candy) De Herrera. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to The Denver Firefighter Burn Foundation. https://www.denverburnfoundation.org/donate/. The family of Richard wishes to extend our sincere thanks to the Denver Fire Department and their families, as well as the many friends and coworkers who made meals, donated their time, services and money to help take care of Richard over these last few weeks. It truly touches our hearts to see how well loved and respected Richard was. Tabor-Rice Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. DeHerrera, Steve Matthew Steve Matthew De Herrera - Johnson-Romero Funeral Home - December 29, 2016 - Steve Matthew De Herrera, of Pueblo, Colorado, entered into rest, December 27, 2016 in Pueblo, Colorado, surrounded by his loving family. He was born to Betty and Herby De Herrera, April 15, 1963 in Colorado Springs, Colorado. He was 53 years of age. Steve is survived by his parents, Betty and Herby De Herrera of Pueblo, Colorado, children, Thomas De Herrera, Kevin (Jessica) Martinez of Pueblo, Colorado, Steven (Janette) De Herrera of Pueblo, Colorado, Gabrielle De Herrera of Pueblo, Colorado, Samantha De Herrera of Pueblo, Colorado ,sister, Paula (Mark Lucero) De Herrera of Pueblo, Colorado, brother Bobby (Leslie Montoya) De Herrera of Pueblo, Colorado, grandchildren, Antonio, Autumn, Arturo, Olivia Bell, Stevie Anna, Leno, Dianna, and Isaiah. Nieces and nephews, Antoinette (Joe), Tashia (Charles), Nathaniel, Ashley (Vince), Jalen, Elicia, grandnephews, Tomas and Diego. Steve is preceded in death by his brothers, Herby and Gary De Herrera, grandparents, Anna and Frutoso De Herrera, Veronico and Amalia Medina. Steve was a mason by trade and he also did landscaping. He enjoyed cooking, baking and spending time with his family. He also enjoyed bowling and he was a very generous, kind and caring person. Steve did not like taking photos. He was more quiet and reserved but he would be the first to share anything he had with anyone. A Holy Rosary will be held at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, January 7, 2017 at the Saint Leander’s Catholic Church in Pueblo, Colorado, followed by a Memorial Mass. Arrangements have been entrusted to the loving care of Johnson Romero Funeral Home. Pueblo Chieftain - January 4, 2017 - Steve DeHerrera, 53, of Pueblo, passed Dec. 27, 2016. Born to Betty and Herby DeHerrera, April 15, 1963. Survived by parents, Herby (Betty) DeHerrera; children, Thomas DeHerrera, Kevin (Jessica) Martinez, Steven (Janette) DeHerrera of Pueblo, Gabrielle DeHerrera, Samantha DeHerrera; sister, Paula (Mark Lucero) DeHerrera; brother, Bobby (Leslie Montoya) DeHerrera; grandchildren, Antonio, Autumn, Arturo, Olivia Bell, Stevie Anna, Leno, Dianna and Isaiah; nieces and nephews, Antoinette (Joe), Tashia (Charles), Nathaniel, Ashley (Vince), Jalen, Elicia; grandnephews, Tomas and Diego. Preceded by brothers, Herby and Gary DeHerrera; grandparents, Anna and Frutoso DeHerrera, Veronico and Amalia Medina. Memorial service, 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, 2017, at St. Leander Catholic Church. Arrangements by Johnson-Romero Funeral Home. DeHerrera, Thelma S. Thelma S. DeHerrera - Pueblo Chieftain - November 12, 2017 - Thelma S. DeHerrera, 87, passed away on Nov. 7, 2017, after a long battle with cancer. The Lord showed His grace and took her home. She was preceded in death by parents, Higinio and Rita Sintas; husband, Manuel DeHerrera; infant daughter, Marie; siblings, Patricio Sintas, Lucy Sintas; grandson, Christian Valdez. She is survived by children, Eva Valdez, Patricia (Jerry) Baca, Robert (Patricia) DeHerrera; brother, Angelo (Theresa) Hernandez; sister, Geraldine Hernandez; niece, Desiree Sintas; grandchildren, Waylen Lucero, Lola, Roberta and Juanita Baca, Adam Stafford, Kathleen Bell, Sean DeHerrera; great-grandchildren, Mariah, Isaiah, Arianna, Jayden, Trinity, Connor and Violet, Jewelianah, Lexi, Marshall. Viewing will be held from 3 to 7 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 13, at Adrian Comer Garden Chapel. Funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 14, at Fellowship of the Rockies, with interment to follow at Imperial Memorial Gardens. DeHerrera, Thomas Thomas DeHerrera - Pueblo Chieftain - August 4, 2015 - Thomas W. “Detroit” DeHerrera, 68, of Pueblo, passed away July 30, 2015. Born June 26, 1947, in Walsenburg, Colo. Preceded in death by his wife, Ruby K. DeHerrera; daughter, Tammy DeHerrera; parents, Cornelius and Mary DeHerrera; brothers, Joseph and Richard DeHerrera; and sister, Virginia Vensor. Survived by his children, Mary Jean, Melissa (Duane), Victoria, Eva (Harry) and Tomas (Laura); 24 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren; brothers, Charlie DeHerrera, Robert (Rose) DeHerrera; and sister, Patricia DeHerrera; and longtime girlfriend, Ruth Zamora. Rosary will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2015, at St. Mary Church. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 6, 2015, also at St. Mary Church. Interment to follow at Roselawn Cemetery. Dehn, Joanne Marie Joanne Marie Dehn - Pueblo Chieftain - December 27, 2014 - Joanne Marie Dehn was born Dec. 27, 1928, and entered the next world peacefully on Dec. 22, 2014. Preceded in death by parents, Joseph and Marie Beauvais; and brothers, Jack and Joseph. Survived by her husband, Walter; children, Ron (Chris) Dehn, David (Cathy) Dehn, Susan (T. Greg) Merrion and Pauline (Joe) Scaglione; grandchildren, Bryan, Jeremy (Maggie), Jonathan (Tiffany) and Caitlyn Dehn, Melissa (Anthony) Mestas, Laney (Aaron) Potts, Britta, Ryan, Samantha and Tori Merrion, Nick, Anthony and Sam Scaglione; great-grandchildren, Rylan, Amelia, Eliza, Luke, Allie and Emery; brothers, Mix (Karen), Ken (Rita) and Mike Beauvais; sisters, Liz Chavez and Kay (Bill) Perkins; sister-in-law, Wilma (Delbert) Johnston; along with numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. Joanne was known for seeing only the good in people and was always there for everybody. She treasured time with her family. She was a member of Our Lady of the Meadows parish. The family extends appreciation to Monsignor Jim King and the caring staff at Life Care Center. Rosary service will be held at 9:30 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 29, 2014, with funeral Mass to follow at 10 a.m. at Our Lady of the Meadows Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the charity of your choice. Inurnment will take place at Roselawn Cemetery. Dehn, Walter E. Walter E. Dehn - Pueblo Chieftain - September 21, 2016 - Walter E. Dehn, born Sept. 24, 1924, and entered the next world peacefully on Sept. 15, 2016. Preceded in death by his wife, Joanne; parents, Oscar and Laura Dehn; brothers, Carl and John; sisters, Bertha Graham, Lil Kownacki, Mary Alice White and Laurie Puga. Survived by children, Ron (Chris) Dehn, David (Cathy) Dehn, Susan (T. Greg) Merrion and Pauline (Joe) Scaglione; grandchildren, Bryan, Jeremy (Maggie), Jonathan (Tiffany) and Caitlyn Dehn, Melissa Mestas (Mark Fairbairn), Laney (Aaron) Potts, Britta (Andrew) Bleichrodt, Ryan, Samantha and Tori Merrion, Nick, Anthony and Sam Scaglione; great-grandchildren, Rylan, Amelia, Eliza, Luke, Allie, Sophia, Emery and Lucia; sister, Wilma (Delbert) Johnston; along with numerous in-laws, nieces, nephews and friends. Walter served on a destroyer in the U.S. Navy during WWII in the Asiatic-Pacific Theater and was involved in several major battles. He worked at the CF&I for 40 years, primarily as a lineman. After retirement, he worked as a greeter at the South Side Walmart for 15 years. Walt’s life was centered around his family and its activities. He was known for his incredible work ethic and kept his house, yard and garden in tip-top shape. Walt was a member of Our Lady of the Meadows Parish. The family extends appreciation to Monsignor Jim King and Walt’s amazing and caring neighbors. Funeral Mass will take place at 10 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 23 at Our Lady of the Meadows Catholic Church. Inurnment will take place at 9 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 24 (Walt’s 92nd birthday) at Roselawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to Our Lady of the Meadows Parish, 23 Starling Drive, 81005 or the Steelworks Center of the West (CF&I Museum), 215 Canal St., 81004. Deines, Richard Lee Richard Lee Deines - Akron News Reporter - October 23, 2013 - Richard Lee Deines age 79, of Maxwell, NM, passed away after a long illness on Saturday October 12, 2013 in Lakewood, CO. He was born February 13, 1934 in Boulder, CO, the son of David Randolph and Nellie Eudora Cole-Deines. Richard was raised on a dairy farm outside Boulder, CO. Throughout his married life he was a rancher, living in Almont, CO; Akron, CO; Wray, CO; Chadron, NE; Douglas, AZ and Maxwell, NM. Through the years he raised Charolaise, Black Angus and Red Angus cattle as well as sheep and goats. He raised, broke, trained and raced horses; raised, trained and trialed stock dogs, ending with registered Border Collies. He was a veteran of the United States Army serving in Germany during the Korean War. He was a son, brother, husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather extraordinaire. Richard married Marva Lee Goble in Akron, Colorado, January 27, 1957. It was in Akron that all three of their children were born. He is preceded in death by his parents, brothers Elton David, Arleigh Wayne, Max Norman and Winton Cole, sisters Maggie Anna, Delma Edna and Margie Eudora. Richard is survived by his wife Marva, Two daughters, Wendi Kay Morton of Cimarron, NM, and Noli Kae Aschenbrenner and husband Justin of Aberdeen, MD. One son Cody Lee Deines and wife Kathy of Maxwell, NM. One brother Curtis Glen Deines and wife Dorsey of Berthoud, CO. Ten grandchildren William Morton and fiancé Jennifer, Kerby Morton, Taylor Littrel, Kari Littrel, Krystal Harty and husband Joshua, Kacie Deines, Trent Deines, Richard Shreffler and wife Auden, Kevin Shreffler, and Scott Shreffler. Five great-grandchildren, Jay, Dean, Alina, Kyla and Kloiee. Funeral services will be Saturday October 26, 2013 at 11:00 A.M. at the Maxwell United Methodist Church in Maxwell, NM with Rev. Ellen Y. Swain officiating. Burial will be in the Maxwell Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family has asked that donations be made to the Colorado State Veterans Nursing Home, 23500 U.S. Hwy 160, Walsenburg, CO. 81089 or the Maxwell United Methodist Church. Arrangements and celebration of love for Richard Lee Deines are under the direction of the Yaksich-Long Funeral Home of Raton. Deisla, David David Deisla - Pueblo Chieftain - May 5, 2015 - David Deisla, 60, of Pueblo, passed April 26, 2015. Funeral service, 11 a.m. Wednesday, Romero Chapel. Deitchman, Tina Vae Tina Vae Deitchman - Pueblo Chieftain - December 4, 2014 - Tina Vae Deitchman, mother, wife, greatest girl in the world, departed on Thanksgiving evening from a long-term illness. Awaiting her arrival was her mother, Vae Rose, who died of the same illness; her dear brother, Nick, who was always able to put a smile on her face; and her little dog “Misty Blue.” She left behind her husband, Scott, who enjoyed walking through life with her; her son, Shawn (Lindsey), whom she was very proud of and loved dearly and their son, Eric Achilles, who had become the new joy in her life; her daughter, Cyndi (Ish) and their children, Dakota and Oliver, whom she had just met for the first time; her father, Richard Browne; brothers, Mike, John, Tim, Chris and Joey (Christy). Special thanks to Chris for all of the times he helped Tina when she needed it. Tina Vae grew up in Southern California and moved to Colorado to get serious about life. She enrolled in college and was accepted into the nursing/psych tech programs, which she successfully completed and began a career in nursing at CMHIP. She enjoyed her dogs, Daisy, Browney, Bunny Bun and Scooby Doo; and loved road trips and all adventures that came her way. She belonged to the Oglala Sioux Indian Tribe and was drawn to create art with beads and wire, and became quite skilled at making beautiful jewelry. She will truly be missed and always remembered for the beautiful soul she was. Memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2014, in the Davis Memorial Chapel. Deiter, Jerold Allan Jerold Allan "Jer Bear" Deiter - Denver Post - October 28, 2003 - Jerold Allan "Jer Bear" Deiter passed away in Walsenburg, CO October 20, 2003. He was 20. He resided with his parents Jerry and Jaclyn and brother Matthew at home, 3757 S. County Rd. 129 in Bennett, CO. He is survived by his grandparents Dorothy Jean Freitaf of Denver, and Jack and Betty Dixon of Aurora. Jerold enjoyed old cars; his special car was his 1969 Torino. He also enjoyed riding 4-wheelers, playing pool and drawing. Visitation Tuesday, October 28 at 5 p.m., followed by a funeral service at 6 p.m., Henderson Community Church, 120th & Oak, Denver. Rev. Tim Dean will be officiating. In lieu of flowers the community is encouraged to make financial contributions to High Plains Bank, 235 S. Ash St, PO Box 329, Bennett, CO 80102. Dekleva, Elizabeth Elizabeth Dekleva - Chronicle News - May 22, 2009 - Elizabeth passed away on Tuesday, May 19, 2009 in Denver, Colo. following a short illness. She was born in Berwind, Colorado on June 16, 1930 to Anna (Colontonio) and Candido Guadagnoli. Elizabeth was married to Joe Dekleva on April 7th, 1951. They recently celebrated their 58th wedding anniversary. One of Elizabeth’s greatest joys was spending time with her children, grandchildren, great-grand children, and all of her family. She attended Trinidad High School and later earned her cosmetologist certification. She owned the Personality Beauty Shop on south Commercial Street before working at the Trinidad State Nursing Home for thirty years, where she fixed hair for the residents. She was involved in many organizations in Trinidad including Holy Trinity Church, Catholic Daughters of America, Ave Maria Shrine, and the Senior Citizens Center. Preceding Elizabeth in death are parents, Candido and Anna Guadagnoli; brother, August; sisters, Lucy (Franza), Sarah (Ray), Dorothy (Fatur); nieces, Katheryn (Znidarsich) and Geraldine (Alfonso); nephew, Robert Brooks. Elizabeth is survived by her husband, Joe; son, Joe and daughter-in-law, Louann (Iuppa); daughter, Beth and son-in-law Ken Dochter; grandchildren, Cara (Ed) McLean, Gregor Dekleva, Casey (Jeremiah, JJ) Rivera, Kelli (Jeremy) VanMatre; great grandchildren, Bryan Williams and Delaney McLean; brother, Nick (Beverly) Guadagnoli; sister, Nettie (Bernal) Brooks; sister-in-law, Mary (August) Guadagnol; sister and brother- in-law, Anthony and Josephine Fedrizzi, numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, uncles, and friends. Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 26th at Comi Funeral Home Chapel. The Rosary will be recited at 9:15 a.m. Wednesday May 27th at Comi Funeral Home with Mass following at Holy Trinity Parish at 10:00 a.m. Internment will follow at the Trinidad Catholic Cemetery. Active pallbearers are Bill Brooks, Bill Fatur, Gene Guadagnoli, Nick Guadagnoli, Condi Guadagnoli, Blair Fedrizzi. Honorary pallbearers are all of her many special relatives and friends. Persons wishing to do so may make contributions to the Ave Maria Shrine and the Senior Citizens Center. Arrangements made under the direction of the Comi Funeral Home. Dekleva, Mary Angela Mary Angela Dekleva - Chronicle News - February 8, 2006 - Mary A. Dekleva, age 102, passed away on February 6, 2006. She was born on April 3, 1903 to Ivana and Anton Cekada in Jelsane, Yugoslavia. On July 17, 1929, Mary was united in marriage to Tony Dekleva. In 1937, they came to the United States. Mary enjoyed many things. She liked to care for her garden and flowers, crochet and sew. She was an excellent cook and loved to bake. She will be remembered for her delicious Potica that she made and gave for the holidays. Her “famous” Potica was raffled off at the many Mt. Carmel Parish festivals that she cooked and baked for. She was also noted for making delicious apple pies. All who knew her and visited with her knew that you never left her home hungry. Before leaving her house, her son-in-law George was urged to eat a little extra, with her telling him that there was always room for more and that he would “shake it down”. She will be missed by all her family with whom she shared her kindness and love. Preceding her in death are parents, Ivana and Anton; husband Tony; infant son; daughter-in-law Laurie; and siblings, two brothers and one sister with whom she always kept in touch; and numerous nieces and nephews. Survivors are son Ed Dekleva, Trinidad; daughter MaryAnn and husband George Ghella, Trinidad/Walsenburg, Co.; three grandchildren Ed (Debbie) Dekleva, North Platte, Neb., Angel (Bernie) Blan, Trinidad, Co., Laura Lynn Dekleva, Greeley, Co.; four great-grandchildren, Samuel and Jonathan Dekleva, North Platte, Neb., Justin and Kaytlin Blan, Trinidad, Co. Visitation will be Wednesday, from 3:00 PM-7:00 PM at the Comi Funeral Home Chapel. Rosary will be recited Wednesday, February 8, 2006 at 7:00 PM at the Comi Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral Mass will be celebrated Thursday, February 9, 2006 at 10:00 AM at Holy Trinity Catholic Church. Interment will follow at the Trinidad Catholic Cemetery. Active pallbearers are Chad Hribar, Brett Hribar, Joe Dekleva, Joe Dekleva Jr., Ken Dochter, and Richard DeCristino. Immediately following the funeral, friends are invited to gather with the family at St. Joseph’s Hall. Family may he contacted at 811 Atchison, Trinidad. Arrangements made under the direction of the Comi Funeral Home. DeLaCruz, Angelina Joann Angelina “Angie” Joann De La Cruz - Pueblo Chieftain - January 25, 2017 - Angelina “Angie” Joann De La Cruz. Oct. 9, 1939 - Jan. 22, 2017. Angie De La Cruz passed away on Jan. 22, 2017. She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Frank; sons, Frank and Thomas (Miki); daughter, Joann; and granddaughter, Alicia De La Cruz. She was preceded in death by her parents, Trinidad and Simona Herrera. Mrs. De La Cruz retired from Pueblo County Human Services after 35 years of service. Memorial Mass, 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 27, 2017, at Shrine of St. Therese, 300 Goodnight Ave., Pueblo, CO 81004. A reception will be held at Shrine of St. Therese Hall. Arrangements by: The Springs Funeral Services, Colorado Springs, Colo. DeLaCruz, Claudia Claudia De La Cruz - Pueblo Chieftain - July 1, 2015 - Claudia De La Cruz. Memorial Mass, 10 a.m. Thursday, St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church. Family to receive friends at the Zaragoza Hall following the Mass. DeLaCruz, Evelyn Evelyn "Rose" DeLaCruz - Pueblo Chieftain - June 11, 2017 - Evelyn "Rose" DeLaCruz, age 64, passed away on May 29, 2017. She was preceded in death by her parents, Stan and Caroline Seelig. She is survived by her siblings, Jimmy and Vicki. Evelyn was a graduate from the PCC Culinary Arts Program and a former member of the Pueblo Professionals in Excellence and The Pueblo Children's Chorale. She was a beloved daughter, sister, niece, cousin, wife and friend. She was a precious gift to all. Celebration of Life will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, June 16, 2017, Pueblo West Funeral Home Chapel, 381 S. Joe Martinez Blvd., Pueblo West, Colo. Delacruz, George Raymond George Raymond Delacruz - Pueblo Chieftain - June 7, 2017 - George Raymond Delacruz, 67, of Pueblo, went to be with Lord on May 27, 2017. Memorial service, 10 a.m. Thursday, Romero Chapel. Interment, 2 p.m. Friday, Fairview Cemetery, La Junta. Delacruz, Guadalupe Guadalupe Delacruz - Pueblo Chieftain - April 19, 2015 - Guadalupe Delacruz, 30. Passed away April 15, 2015. Funeral service, 10 a.m. Tuesday, Angelus Chapel. Interment, Mountain View Cemetery. DelaCruz, Jose R. Salinas Jose R. Salinas Dela Cruz - Pueblo Chieftain - June 18, 2017 - Jose R. Salinas Dela Cruz, age 73, passed away peacefully Sunday June 11, 2017, surrounded by his family. He was born March 19, 1944, in Ojinaga, Chihuahua, Mexico. Jose retired from Monfort Meat Packing in Kansas. In his youth, he was an avid baseball player; he enjoyed watching all sports. He loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren, instilling in them the importance of education, faith and family. Jose adored his wife whom he referred to as his "Reina"; they were inseparable with a bond of true love. Jose was preceded in death by his parents, Eduardo and Armanda Delacruz Salinas; his granddaughter, Leticia "Weda" Salinas; siblings, Juan Salinas and Martha Lopez; survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Maria De Jesus Salinas; his children, Veronica (Israel) Alarcon and Ramon "Chito" (Norma) Salinas; six grandchildren and one great-grandchild; siblings, Claudio (Bertha) Salinas, Elvira Gonzalez, Maria Elena (Irineo) Zapien and Maria De Jesus Saucedo; several nieces, nephews, cousins, in-laws, other friends and relatives. Rosary, 6 p.m. today; Mass of Christian Burial, 10 a.m. Monday, both services at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Father Joseph Vigil as celebrant. Interment, Imperial Memorial Gardens. Family will receive friends at the Zaragoza Hall following the burial rites. DeLaCruz, Luiz Luiz De la Cruz - Walsenburg World- September 1, 1898 - Luiz, the infant son of Juan De La Cruz and Teodora Maes Garcia of North Veta, died on the 6th inst. and was buried at the Catholic Cemetery at Walsenburg on the 7th. The funeral was largely attended by friends and relatives from the upper country who came in carriages and were joined by as many more from town. DeLaCruz. Claudia Claudia De La Cruz - Pueblo Chieftain - June 28, 2015 - Claudia De La Cruz, 63, went to be with the Lord on June 22, 2015. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Evelyn De La Cruz; brothers, Bob and Rick; sister, Kathi; and niece, Jennifer De La Cruz. She leaves to cherish her life, daughter, Vanessa (Marci) Trujillo of Denver; grandsons, Damon and Tobin; sister, Susan (Edward) Jacquez of Denver; companion, Emilio Otero-Franco; nephews, John (RaeAnn) De La Cruz III, Cisco Jacquez, Isaac Martinez, Rio Schill, John De La Cruz IV, and Jacob Jiron; her beloved goddaughter, Lynn De La Cruz; nieces, Evelyn De La Cruz of Denver, Ava and Mia Schill of Westminster, sister in-law, Patty De La Cruz of Pueblo; and beloved uncle, Pete Perez of Aurora. Claudia was a lifelong member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church. She retired from Holy Family Parish in December of 2014 after 13 years as Business Manager. Claudia will be remembered for her love of her family and friends, her passion for life, and her ability to fill any room with her smile and laughter, as well as being the very best sister, friend, and mother to us all. Special thanks to cousins, Liz Herrera and Sylvia Santos, and friend, Candy Cabral, for their commitment and friendship to Claudia through the years. In lieu of flowers, daughter, Vanessa and sister, Susan request donations be made to the Sangre de Cristo Hospice in recognition of their kindness and loving care. Memorial Mass, 10 a.m. Thursday, July 2, 2015, St. Francis Xavier Church, Father Uju Patrick Okeahialam, celebrant. The family will receive friends in the Zaragoza Hall following the Mass. DeLao, Estella Beatrice Estella Beatrice DeLao - Pueblo Chieftain - January 29, 2017 - Estella Beatrice DeLao, 64, went to be with the Lord on Jan. 24, 2017. She was preceded in death by her grandson, Joshua Abeyta; father, Placido Blea; and brother, Pat Blea. Estella is survived by her husband of 48 years, John DeLao; children, Michelle Abeyta, Andrea (James) Salazar and John DeLao Jr.; 12 grandchildren; mother, Beatrice Blea; siblings, Irene Blea, Susie Chacon, Gene (Maria) Blea, and Florencio (Alice) Blea; sister-in-law, Vivian Martinez; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Celebration of Life, 10 a.m. Tuesday, Romero Chapel. DeLao, Viviano J. Viviano J. DeLao - Pueblo Chieftain - July 29, 2016 - Viviano J. DeLao, 65, passed away July 25, 2016. He was born Nov. 10, 1950. Celebration of Life, 11 a.m. Saturday, July 30, 2016, Angelus Chapel, 1102 E. Evans. DeLariva, Genelle Genelle Rae (Montez) De Lariva - Pueblo Chieftain - November 27, 2016 - Genelle Rae (Montez) De Lariva. Celebration of life, 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Elks Lodge, 6th and Sante Fe Avenue. DeLaRosa, Paula Jean Paula Jean DeLaRosa - Pueblo Chieftain - March 18, 2015 - Paula Jean DeLaRosa, 49, of Pueblo, went to be with the Lord on March 14, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband, Randy Salazar; and parents, Pete and Mary DeLaRosa. Paula is survived by her brothers, Danny and Tom DeLaRosa; sister, Susan (Lawrence) Roy; and numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Memorial service, 10 a.m. Thursday, Romero Chapel. DelaTorres, David Lee Anthony David Lee Anthony Dela Torres - Pueblo Chieftain - December 31, 2017 - David Lee Anthony Dela Torres, 34, of Pueblo, left to walk in the Light on Dec. 22, 2017. David was preceded in death by his brother, Conrad M. Dela Torres; and grandfather, Doss E. King. He is survived by his spouse, Crystal Dela Torres; son, Damon Dela Torres; step-daughters, Aryana Sanchez and Aaliyah "Pinky" Sanchez; mother, Elizabeth Dela Torres; father, David Romero; siblings, Jessica (Albert) Lujan and Benjamin Dela Torres; grandmother, Clara King; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Memorial service, 10 a.m. Tuesday, Romero Chapel. Deldondo, Savereo (Mrs.) Mrs. Savereo Deldondo – Walsenburg World – July 18, 1901 – Two terrible accidents occurred on the same day at Pueblo on the 10th instant, from attempting to start fires with kerosene oil. Mrs. Francisco Vidman died at the Sisters’ Hospital and Mrs. Savereo Deldondo was taken to the Pueblo hospital in apparently a dying condition. DelDosso, Jack Jack Del Dosso - Chronicle News - October 2, 2007 - Jack Del Dosso passed away on September 27, 2007 in Pueblo, Co. He was born in Sopris, Co. on January 22, 1925. "Dear Lord, Thank you for a full life, the good and the bad. Hope to see you soon." Jack will be missed by family and friends. The family has entrusted Mullare-Murphy Funeral Home with the arrangements. DeLeon, Alice P. Alice P. De Leon - Chronicle News - February 8, 2013 - Alice P. De Leon passed away at home surrounded by her loving family, on February 5, 2013, in Trinidad, Co. She was 61. Alice was born on October 14, 1951 in Trinidad, to Anastacio and Victoria Barela. Alice was a warm caring woman who always had a smile on her face, loved to make people laugh, enjoyed going to the lake, fishing, crocheting, and most of all spending time with family. She is preceded in death by her parents; Anastacio and Victoria, sister Mary, niece, Victoria and nephew, Daniel. Her survivors are her husband, Andres, her children, Frances (John) Martinez, Andres De Leon Jr., Gabriel (Trina) De Leon, Annette (David) Martinez; grand children: Tyler De Leon, Shawnia Martinez, Brenden De Leon, Nicholas Martinez, Laycee De Leon, Zachary Martinez, Izayah Zavala, Emma Martinez, Alexiah Martinez. great-grandson; Aiden De Leon. brothers: Ernie, Ralph, Rudy and Dan. sisters: Kathy, Viola, Diane, and Annie, as well as numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. Visitation will be Monday from 3 pm - 6 pm at the Comi Funeral Home Chapel. Recitation of the Rosary will be held at 7 pm. on Monday, February 11, 2013, at Holy Trinity Church. Funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday, February 12, 2013 at 10 am, at Holy Trinity Church. Interment will follow at the Trinidad Catholic Cemetery. Honorary pallbearers are Michael Quintana, Carlos Mascarenas, Omar Quintana, David Barela., John Sandoval, Larry Barela and Ronny Barela. Active pallbearers are Gabe De Leon, Brenden De Leon, David Martinez, John Martinez, Tyler De Leon and Nicholas Martinez. Arrangements made under the direction of the Comi Funeral Home. DeLeon, Rosemary Rosemary DeLeon - Pueblo Chieftain - October 18, 2017 - Rosemary DeLeon, 89, passed away Oct. 16, 2017. She was born April 6, 1928, in Pueblo, Colo., to the union of Ezequiel and Margaret Ortivez, who preceded her in death; along with sons, Freddy DeLeon Jr., Steve DeLeon, Darren DeLeon; brother, Ernest Ortivez; sister, Lucy Gonzales. She loved to travel to Las Vegas; she probably took about 60 trips. Rosemary was a homemaker and worked at Gus's Meat Market. She also enjoyed playing bingo, drives to Cripple Creek, the mountains, drives to see the leaves, and gazing at the night sky looking at the beautiful moon. Most of all, she enjoyed her time with her family. She leaves to cherish her memory, her loving husband of 68 years, Fred DeLeon Sr.; daughter, Elaine (Steve) DeLeon-Masias; grandchildren, Jason (Jessica) Munoz and Janell Munoz; brother-in-law, Frank DeLeon; great-grandchildren, Louis Hernandez, Gabriel Munoz and a precious baby on the way; the Gonzales family; and many other relatives and friends. Memorial Mass, 10 a.m. Thursday, at Sacred Heart Cathedral, Monsignor James Koenigsfield as celebrant. DeLeon, Timothy Ray Timothy Ray "T-Bone" DeLeon - Pueblo Chieftain - June 4, 2017 - Timothy Ray "T-Bone" DeLeon, 59, a lifetime Puebloan, passed away May 30, 2017. He was born March 25, 1958, to Joe and Angelina DeLeon. Both preceded him in death. He graduated from Central High School and retired with 30 years of service from the Wyoming Railroad. He enjoyed riding his Harley, hanging with friends and watching the Denver Broncos. T-Bone is survived by his loving companion, Connie Sheridan; his daughters, Shelly (Khris), and Mary (Danielle); siblings, Dave (Andrea), Lewis, Valerie, Kenny and Lori (Rob); grandchildren, Nemesio, Raigan, Avery, Ethan, and one on the way; special nieces and nephew who took care of T-Bone, Kimberly (Richard) Wallace, Danielle DeLeon and Ryan DeLeon; numerous other nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives and friends to include his dogs, Chili and Patron. Memorial Mass, 2 p.m. Monday, June 5, 2017, St. Francis Xavier Church, Father Uju Patrick Okeahialam as celebrant. Family will receive friends at the Cosmopolitan Club following the Mass. Delgado, Ernestine Ernestine Delgado - Pueblo Chieftain - December 17, 2017 - Ernestine Delgado, 90, of Pueblo, passed away Dec. 14, 2017, surrounded by her family. Ernestine is survived by three daughters, three sons, 12 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grand-children. She was preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, Manuel Delgado; and her first-born infant daughter. In lieu of flowers, the family requests to be lifted up in prayer. Rosary, 9 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 21, at Mt. Carmel Catholic Church. Viewing, 9:45, and the funeral Mass at 10 a.m. Burial will be at Roselawn Cemetery. Delgado, Fernando Fernando Delgado - Pueblo Chieftain – September 4, 2014 - Fernando Delgado, 56, of Pueblo, formerly of Fort Garland, went to be with the Lord on Aug. 30, 2014. Fernando Delgado He is survived by his children, Adriana (Cipriano Burns) Delgado, Fernando (Amanda) Delgado and Eric Velasquez; grandchildren, Maiela Pacheco and Dymond Casias; siblings, Selene Duran, Celia Fuentes-Renteria, Urbano Fuentes-Delgado and Albertico Maruffo; mother, Elvia Garcia-Delgado; father, Felix Maruffo; his companion for 18 years, Helen Craig, and her sons, Damian Valdez and James Craig; and numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Memorial service, 10 a.m. Friday, Romero Chapel. Delgado, May May Delgado – Walsenburg World – October 3, 1912 – May Delgado, age one year and eight days, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Victor Delgado, died on Monday, September 30. Dellehanty, Pat Pat Dellehanty – Walsenburg World – April 3, 1902 – Miners Killed – Last Thursday at the Pictou mine a miner fired a shot in his room. It broke through into an adjoining room where two men were working. Pat Dellehanty was so badly injured that he died in an hour. His skull was crushed and he was otherwise mutilated. R. H. Wier, his companion, also had his skull broken so that a portion had to be taken out, but he lived with some prospects of recovery and Dr. McGuire took him to the Pueblo hospital, but his injuries and the shock were so severe that he died on Saturday morning at 5 o’clock. Dellinger, Viola Marie Viola Marie Dellinger - Johnson-Romero Funeral Home - June 29, 2017 - Viola Marie Dellinger of Colorado Springs, Colorado and former resident of La Junta, Colorado entered into rest June 27, 2017 in Pueblo, Colorado. She was born Oct. 28, 1961 in Lamar, CO and raised In La Junta, CO. Viola is survived By her daughter Vanessa (Miles II) Luper and Son Tyler (Jasmine) Rael all of Colorado Springs, father, George Dellinger, brothers Gerald, Tim and Doug Dellinger all of La Junta. Grandchildren, Vivyann Tylina Rael and Miles Luper III, numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, and many many friends. She is preceded in death by her mother, Marie Dellinger and Brother Dwayne Dellinger. Viola loved spending time with her grandchildren. She loved the outdoors and keeping her yard looking beautiful. One of the biggest Bronco fans around. She loved her Rock-N-Roll and attending numerous concerts. When time permitted she loved going to yard sales. Everyone who knew her, knew she loved spending time with family & friends. She left many beautiful & fun memories for all. Viola took pride in her appearance. She always enjoyed keeping up with the new fashion trend. Her nails, hair, and make-up were always on point. Her employment at Albertson’s for over 20 years brought her great joy, as well. Arrangements have been entrusted to Johnson-Romero Funeral Home Delman, Mark Mark Delman - Pueblo Chieftain - January 15, 2017 - Mark Delman, 78, of Alamosa, died in Pueblo. Cremation, Montgomery & Steward Crematorium. DelMargo, Jeanne Jeanne DelMargo - Chronicle News - September 9, 2004 - Jeanne DelMargo, beloved Wife, Mother and Gramie, age 65, passed away September 6, 2004. Survived by husband Larry; children Kelly DelMargo, Sandy (Dan) Peters, Shawn (Kelly) DelMargo; granddaughters Samantha, Jenna, Risa and Paige. Also survived by her brothers John Barclay, David (Lorre) Eccli; sisters Sue (Lou) Tyson, Janine (Al) Mossness, Mary Carmichael; and stepmother Nellie Eccli. Rosary will be held Saturday, September 11, 2004 at 10:00 a.m. Funeral Mass on Saturday, 10:30 a.m., both at Light of the World Catholic Church, 10316 West Bowles, Denver, CO. Entombment at Mount Olivet Cemetery. Arrangements made by Horan & McConaty, Lakewood, CO. DelMonte, Margaret Ann Margaret Ann DelMonte - Pueblo Chieftain - June 1, 2016 - Margaret Ann DelMonte, 76, passed away unexpectedly in her home on May 25, 2016. Margaret was born and raised in Pueblo, Colo., by her parents, Oscar and Mildred Pugh. A longtime resident of Florence, Colo., Margaret was a retired payroll clerk for the city of Canon City, Colo. She loved the mountains, playing with her dogs, reading books and was an avid bowler. Margaret especially adored her grandchildren, Tommy and Patrick Whalen of Pueblo, and Jake Crosby of Cape Cod, Mass. She was a loving mother to her son, Tom Whalen of Pueblo; and daughter, Shelley Crosby of Cape Cod, Mass. She is survived by her husband of 36 years, George DelMonte of Florence, Colo.; and his four children. No services. DelRe, Emma Emma Del Re - Pueblo Chieftain - December 13, 2014 - Emma Del Re, 84. Full notice later. Montgomery & Steward - December 14, 2014 - Emma Del Re, 84, lost her battle with lung cancer December 11, 2014. Preceded in death by her husband, Joe; parents, Andrew and Ena Heidt; siblings, Phillip, Andrew Jr, Ann Ferando, Betty Kraus, Rosemary Cassidy and Louise Formico. Survived by numerous nieces and nephews, in particular, Jack Heidt, Alisa Potestio and Carol Kirkwood. Special thanks to the staff of The PARC at Westwinds Care Center. Also, a very special debt of gratitude is owed to Emma's friend, Pat Vinci and her family, for the many kindnesses they extended to Emma. Pueblo Chieftain - March 15, 2015 - Emma Del Re, 84, lost her battle with lung cancer Dec. 11, 2014. Preceded in death by her husband, Joe; parents, Andrew and Ena Heidt; siblings, Phillip, Andrew Jr., Ann Ferando, Betty Kraus, Rosemary Cassidy and Louise Formico. Survived by numerous nieces and nephews, in particular, Jack Heidt, Alisa Potestio and Carol Kirkwood. Special thanks to the staff of The PARC at Westwinds Care Center. Also, a very special debt of gratitude is owed to Emma’s friend, Pat Vinci and her family, for the many kindnesses they extended to Emma. Deluca, Antoinette Marie Antoinette Marie Deluca - Chronicle News - August 29, 2007 - Antoinette Marie Deluca, age 71, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, August 25, 2007. She was born in Trinidad, Colorado on August 10, 1936 to Peter N. and Angelina (DiGarbo) Ruscetti. She graduated from Trinidad High School in 1954. Antoinette was joined in marriage to Pete C. Deluca on July 9, 1955. During their 52 years of marriage they raised four children and spoiled ten grandchildren. Antoinette pursued her dream of becoming a nurse and graduated from TSJC in 1975. She worked for Dr. Francis Visconti for over 25 years. Antoinette was a wonderful cook and enjoyed sharing her creations with all her family and friends. She loved playing bridge, gardening, watching sports and surfing the Internet. Antoinette was an avid reader and enjoyed her book club. She was also a member of PEO Chapter J. But above all, her pride and joy were her grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Pete and Angelina Ruscetti, sisters Lucille Foxhoven and Gloria Bonato, mother-in-law Mary Deluca, son Peter Charles Deluca and granddaughter Jennifer Mariano. Antoinette is survived by her husband Pete, children Mickey (Pamm) Deluca of Newbury Park, CA, Cheri (George) Rosenbaum of Henderson, NV, Patty (John) Crichton of Parker, CO, Peter (Wendy) Deluca of San Francisco, CA, sister Belinda (Bob) Christoffersen of Aurora, CO, grandchildren Staci, Stephanie and Marissa Deluca, Vicki Mariano, Adam and Brett Rosenbaum, Scott and Tyler Crichton, Witt and Christopher Deluca and numerous other relatives. Visitation will be at the Comi Chapel on Thursday, August 30th from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. A rosary will be held at Holy Trinity Catholic Church on Thursday, August 30th at 7:00 p.m. Eulogy and remembrances will be at 9:45 a.m. on Friday, August 31st at Holy Trinity Catholic Church followed by a funeral mass at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow at the Trinidad Catholic Cemetery. Immediately following the services friends are invited to gather with the family at the Student Center at Trinidad State Junior College. Memorial contributions in memory of Antoinette Deluca may be made to either the TSJC Educational Foundation for the Deluca Family Scholarship or the Scleroderma Foundation. Arrangements made under the direction of the Comi Funeral Home. DeLuca, Betty Louise Betty Louise DeLuca - Chronicle News - August 12, 2015 - Betty Louise DeLuca, age 93, passed away, August 9, 2015 peacefully at home, surrounded by her family. She was born in Segundo, Colo., on June 7, 1922, to Caroline (Genovese) and Philip Mauro. Betty attended Primero High School graduating in 1940 and was a member of the Primero Girls Basketball State Championship team. She then attended Colorado State Teachers College, now UNC, receiving her BA Degree in Elementary Education. On July 15, 1950, Betty was united in marriage to Frank A. DeLuca Sr. at Holy Trinity Catholic Church. Betty was an educator for 35 years. She began her teaching career at Lincoln School in Sopris, Colo. and then went on to teach at Primero Jr. and High Schools where she also was the coach for the girls basketball team. Betty also taught at Holy Trinity and Trinidad Jr. High Schools where she retired. She liked to sew and bake, especially her traditional Italian Christmas cookies. She was a member of Holy Trinity Parish and Catholic Daughters of America. Betty loved her role as Grandmother to her beloved granddaughter, Sarah. Her kindness, love and caring will truly be missed. Preceding her in death are parents, Caroline and Philip Mauro, sisters, Sally Mauro, Mary Armijo, Leola Fouret, and brothers, Albert, Emilio, Paul and Ernie Mauro. She is survived by her loving husband of 65 years, Frank of home address, son Frank (Deborah) DeLuca Jr., Aurora, Colo., granddaughter Sarah DeLuca, Aurora, Colo., numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Visitation will be Thursday, from 3 p.m. - 7 p.m. at the Comi Chapel. Rosary will be Thursday, August 13, 2015 at 7 p.m. at the Comi Chapel. Funeral Mass will be celebrated Friday, August 14, 2015 at 1 p.m. at Holy Trinity Church. Entombment will follow at the Resurrection Mausoleum, Trinidad Catholic Cemetery. Honorary pallbearers are Art Cole, Pete DeLuca and Joseph DiGarbo. Active pallbearers are Jack Christos, Phillip Mauro, Frank Armijo, Anthony Pachelli, and Albert Mauro. The family respectfully requests the omission of food, and donations be made to Holy Trinity Church or to the Holy Trinity Academy. Arrangements made under the direction of the Comi Funeral Home. DeLuca, Frank A. Sr. Frank A. DeLuca Sr. - The Chronicle News - April 18, 2017 - Frank A. DeLuca Sr., passed away peacefully on April 13, 2017 in Denver, Colorado at the age of 98. He was born in Delagua, Colorado the son of Louisa (Nucci) and Giuseppe DeLuca. He attended Trinidad High School graduating in 1937. Frank proudly served his country during WW II in the United States Army Air Corp from August 1940, receiving an Honorable Discharge in October of 1945 as Air Operations Specialist as Master Sargent. Frank served in the Southwest Pacific during WWII in the 475th Fighter Group-5th Air Force in Australia, New Guinea, East Indies, the Philippine Islands and Ie Shima. He received the Asiatic Pacific Service Medal, Five Battle Stars, American Defense Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Victory Liberation Medal, Philippine Liberation Ribbon, and the Presidential Distinguished Unit Citation with Oak Leaf Cluster. He was a dedicated member of VFW and was instrumental in the dedication of the WWII, at the Trinidad Welcome Center. One of the highlights of his life was visiting the WWII Memorial in Washington with his son and family. On July 15, 1950, Frank was united in marriage to Betty Louise Mauro, a union that lasted 65 years until her passing. He was employed for Safeway Stores until his retirement after 25 years of service. Frank was a man of faith. He was a faithful member of Holy Trinity Parish where he assisted at Sunday Mass at the Trinidad State Nursing home for 40 years. He loved baseball and was an avid New York Yankees Fan, win or lose. His family and friends were very important to him. A devoted family man, Frank was a caring Husband, Father and a very caring and loving Grandfather to Sarah, traveling to China with his son and daughter in law, to welcome her into the family. Preceding him in death are parents, Louisa and Giuseppe DeLuca, beloved wife Betty L. DeLuca, sisters Rose Diele, Mary DeLuca, Lucy Montera, Angie Natali, brothers Pete, Charles, John and Joe DeLuca and other relatives. Left to cherish his memory is son Frank A. (Deborah) DeLuca Jr. and granddaughter Sarah DeLuca, niece, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. Visitation will be Tuesday, from 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. at the Comi Chapel. Rosary will be recited Tuesday, April 18, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. at the Comi Chapel. Funeral Mass will be celebrated Wednesday, April 19, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. at Holy Trinity Church. Entombment will follow at the Trinidad Catholic Cemetery with graveside services conducted by the Ft. Carson Honor Guard. Honorary Pallbearers are Pete Deluca and Joe DiGarbo. Active pallbearers are Gene Verrette, Jack Christos, Frank Montera, Peter Deluca, Frank Armijo and Sam Regusa Jr. Persons wishing to do so may make contributions to Holy Trinity Restoration Fund, 235 N. Convent St., Trinidad, Colorado 81082. Arrangements made under the direction of the Comi Funeral Home. DeLuca, Joseph Joseph "Joe" DeLuca - Chronicle News - March 12, 2007 - Joseph "Joe" DeLuca, age 90, of Arvada. Husband of the late Rosemarie DeLuca. Father of Andrea (Jim) Banks of Arvada and the late Stephanie De-Luca. Brother of Frank (Betty) DeLuca of Trinidad. Preceded in death by his siblings Rose Diele, Pete DeLuca, Mary De-Luca, Lucy Montera, Charlie DeLuca, Angie Natali and John DeLuca. Grandfather of Gina, Angela, Mario and Joey. Also survived by seven great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Brother-in-law of Rev. James Veltrie, S.J., and Jeanette Veltrie. Funeral services were held in Denver. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Courtesy of the Comi Funeral Home. Deluca, Mary Mary Deluca - Chronicle News - February 10, 2003 - Mary Deluca, age 92, passed away on February 6, 2003 at the Trinidad State Nursing Home. She was born in Aguilar, Colorado on October 8, 1910 to Rosa Falsetta and Charles Niccoli. She attended Aguilar schools graduating in 1928. On June 10, 1928, Mary was united in marriage to Pete Deluca in Trinidad, Colorado. She was employed by Montgomery Ward as a cashier for 37 years until retiring in 1973. She enjoyed crocheting and working crossword puzzles. Mary was an avid Bronco fan. She was a member of the Delagua Bridge Club for over 50 years and a member of St. Joseph and Holy Trinity Parishes. Her greatest joy was spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Preceding her in death are her parents Rosa and Pete Deluca, brothers Frank Niccoli, Joe Niccoli, sisters Frances Niccoli, Carmella Gallegos, Violet Espinoza and grandson Peter Charles Deluca. Survivors are her son Pete (Antoinette) Deluca, Trinidad, grandchildren, Michael (Pam) Deluca, Thousand Oaks, CA, Cheri (George) Rosenbaum, Springfield, Illinois, Patricia (John) Crichton, Parker CO, Peter (Wendy) Deluca, San Francisco, CA, great- grandchildren, Staci, Stephanie and Marissa Deluca, Vicki Mariano, Adam and Brett Rosenbaum, Scott and Tyler Crichton, Witt and Christopher Deluca, sister Charlotte Benedetti, Walsenburg, CO, sisters and brothers-in-law, Juanita Niccoli, Phoenix, AZ, Lucy Montera, Trinidad, Frank (Betty) Deluca, Trinidad, Joe Deluca, Arvada, numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. Visitation will be Monday from 3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at the Comi Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral will be Tuesday, February 11, 2003 at 10:00 a.m. at Holy Trinity Church with Funeral Mass celebrated by Fr. Bob Hagan. Interment with Rite of Committal will follow at the Trinidad Catholic Cemetery. Active pallbearers are Paul Benedetti, John Benedetti, Don Gallegos, Joe Gallegos, Sam Regusa and Frank Deluca. Immediately following the services friends are invited to gather with the family at the TSJC Student Center. Persons wishing to do so may make contributions to the Trinidad State Junior College Education Foundation, c/o Campus Box 204, Trinidad, CO 81082. The family may be contacted at the home address. Arrangements made under the direction of the Comi Funeral Home. DeLucia, Virginia Pomeleo Virginia Pomeleo De Lucia - Pueblo Chieftain - October 9, 2014 - Virginia Pomeleo De Lucia, formerly of Pueblo, passed away Sept. 29, 2014, at the age of 87 in Hillsdale, N.J. Preceded in death by husband, Michael De Lucia; parents, Pete and Rose Pomeleo; three sisters and one brother. Survived by daughters, Patricia Moschetta, Terry Beresford and Virginia Moschetta; sisters, Irene Croshal, Dorothy Sefcovic; brother, Tom (Lil) Pomeleo; and many nieces and nephews. Cremation and burial in Hillsdale, N.J. DelValle, Danny H. Danny H. Del Valle - Pueblo Chieftain - May 28, 2017 - Danny H. Del Valle, 79, of Pueblo, passed away peacefully on May 21, 2017. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on June 1, at Imperial Funeral Home Chapel, with a burial to follow at Imperial Memorial Gardens. DelValle, Matthew G. Matthew G. DelValle - Pueblo Chieftain - May 19, 2016 - Matthew G. DelValle, 68, entered the gates of heaven May 11, 2016. He was born May 9, 1948. He was preceded in death by his parents, Matthew C. and Sadie DelValle; and brother, James DelValle. Matthew is survived by his wife, Clara Sandoval; special nephew, Ray Sandoval Jr.; a sister, Genevieve (Jerry) DelValle-Hillis, Carl DelValle, Vincent DelValle and Dennis (Sandra) DelValle; godson, Michael DelValle; nephew, Matthew DelValle; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family and friends. Matthew was an avid sports fan and enjoyed gardening. He will be remembered for his infectious and beautiful personality. Funeral service, 11 a.m. Saturday, Angelus Chapel. Interment, Roselawn Cemetery. DeMar, Robert Robert "Bob" DeMar - Pueblo Chieftain - November 26, 2017 - Robert "Bob" DeMar, retired captain of the United States Air Force and employee of the City of Phoenix, died unexpectedly on Oct. 30, 2017, at the age of 49. Robert is survived by his wife, Jovena DeMar; children, Spencer, Gianna and Elizabeth; step-children, Madison and Jeremy Chavez; parents, Francis and Antionette; mother-in-law, Angelina Sisneros; brother and best friend, Joe (Vicky-Jo); sister, Maria (Paul). Preceded in death by his son, Lucas; and father-in-law, Robert Sisneros. Bob was born in Pittsfield, Mass., on March 14, 1968. He obtained his Baccalaureate of Science Degree in Professional Aeronautics from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and served 25 years in the Air Force as a maintenance officer, retiring in 2012 with the rank of captain. Bob was a devoted father and husband, his time was dedicated to his family first. He also enjoyed working on his cars and playing the bass guitar when he wasn't catering to, or playing with his children. He will be deeply missed by his friends, family and all who knew him. A funeral service is scheduled for 10 a.m. on Nov. 30, at St. Pius X Catholic Church in Pueblo. Rendering of military honors and burial is scheduled at 11 a.m. on Dec. 1 at Fort Logan National Cemetery in Denver. DeMarco, Phillip P. Phil De Marco - Pueblo Chieftain - November 19, 2014 - Phillip P. De Marco, 97, passed away Nov. 17, 2014. Survived by his children, George (Carla) De Marco, Springfield, Mo., Michael (Suzie) De Marco, Tulsa, Okla., and Patsy (Rodger) Harper, Pueblo; grandchildren, Doug De Marco, Suzanne (Carl) Martin, Julynn (Joe) De Marco, Tim (Brenda) Davi, Tonya Bradow, Brian (DeAnn) Chatham, Darin Harper, Brian (Kari) Harper and Tammie (Bruce) Case; great-grandchildren, Kristen, Desiree, Zachary, Taylor, Gracie Jean, Jeffrey, Laura, Traci, Victoria, Morgan, Sam, Lauren, Ben, Alexander, Sawyer, Jake, Olivia, Josh, Megan, Bryson, Jamison, Mason, Logan, Sean and Bryce; sisters-in-law, Erma Mara, Mary Ellen Lumly, Betty Jo Burton and Martha Holladay; numerous nieces and nephews; and his close neighbors. Predeceased by his wife, Jean De Marco; and siblings, Russell, Charlie, Frank and Mamie De Marco and Mary Danna. Phil was born to Phillip and Josephine De Marco on Oct. 10, 1917, in Pueblo, and was a lifetime Pueblo resident. Phil served in the U.S. Navy during WWII. Phil and Jean owned and operated restaurants. Funeral service, 10 a.m. today, Nov. 19, 2014, in the Montgomery & Steward Chapel, with Father Ben Bacino officiating. Military honors by the Pueblo Veterans Ritual Team. Interment, Roselawn Cemetery. The family thanks Villa Pueblo and Sangre de Cristo Hospice for the wonderful care they gave Phil. Demas, John Keith John "Johnny" Keith Demas - Pueblo Chieftain - September 3, 2017 - John "Johnny" Keith Demas, age 87, passed away peacefully on Friday, Aug. 25, 2017, at home. John was born to Greek immigrant Tom Demas and Helen Demas on Sept. 13, 1929, in Pueblo. He is survived by his companion of 28 years, Mary Orf; children, Kelly (Jim) Patton, Karen (George) Caldwell, Joni (Jim) Wolfe and John Demas Jr.; grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Survivors also include his extended family, who he cared for deeply, Scott and Gina Orf and their children. Preceded in death by his parents; his daughter, Kim Griego; and the mother of his children, Dolly Demas. John owned one of the first Standard Oil Stations in Pueblo, which lead him into the salvage yard business. He owned and operated Demas Auto Parts on 4th Street and later moved to Demas Truck Parts on Gary Ave., for more than 33 years. After he sold the salvage yard, John and Mary opened Avanyu Southwest Arts on Union Avenue which specialized in Native American jewelry. They operated the store until John retired at the age of 80. John was an award-winning silver smith and very accomplished pastel artist. He was a member of the Pueblo Jaycees, Pueblo Rock Hounds, Pueblo Art Guild, and Union Avenue Historic District, and worked tirelessly in the establishment of an art center in Pueblo which is now known as Sangre de Cristo Arts Center. John truly lived life to the fullest through simple pleasures, chatting with friends, family and anyone he met along the way. In his later years, he found great joy in the garden he and Mary created together. It was also home to some of his creative, life-size, Kachina metalwork. Family, friends, and others whose lives John touched are invited to a celebration of his life from 2 to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2017, at Gold Dust Saloon on Union Avenue, to reminisce John's life. In lieu of food or flowers, donations may be made to Saint John's Greek Orthodox Church. Dement, Lee Lee Dement – Walsenburg World – October 25, 1893 – Two Sad Accidents – Saturday while Lee Dement was in an entry of the Pictou mine, a rock weighing about 2 tons fell from what always had been supposed to be a solid roof crushing him beneath its heavy weight. The deceased was a man, 27 years of age, well spoken of and of good character. Only a year ago last March he was united in marriage to Miss Mary Markham, a daughter of George Markham. A child of five or six months is left with the lonely mother. Mrs. Dement, mother of the deceased, was promptly notified, and she ordered the remains kept until she could arrive, Monday evening, but Sunday morning it was found that it would be impossible to keep the body longer and the funeral was arranged for the afternoon. Notwithstanding the sandstorm, a large company gathered at the house and accompanied the body to the M. E. Church, where Rev. Cooper preached an appropriate sermon, after which the company wended their way to the cemetery. The bereaved mother had come from her home in Chicago by way of St. Louis and did not reach here until Tuesday evening. Parson Brown was waiting for her and drove her out to the sad home. Demmler, Robert H. Robert H. “Black Bart” Demmler - Pueblo Chieftain - October 17, 2014 - Robert H. “Black Bart” Demmler unexpectedly passed away Sunday, Oct. 12, 2014. He was born June 30, 1938, in Colorado Springs, to Phillip and Fern Demmler, who preceded him in death. He leaves his son, Mike (Nancy) Demmler; daughter, Darleen (Scott) Delano; sister, Bonnie (Charlie) Devore; grandchildren, Jess and Kayla; and close friend, Yvonne Marsh. He will be missed by many. A celebration of his life will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, 2014, at the Pueblo West VFW Hall on Spaulding Avenue. Dempsey, James K. James K. Dempsey – Pueblo Chieftain – July 6, 1919 – James K. Dempsey Dies in Alabama – He Was First Foreman at Steel Works, Made Brick For First Furnace at Plant – The announcement received in Bessemer yesterday of the death of James K. Dempsey, which occurred in Birmingham, Ala., Saturday morning, came as a sorrowful shock to his legion of friends in the steel works zone. While he had been in poor health for some time past, his death, during a visit to his daughter Nettie and family, was a sad surprise to those who knew him most intimately. The deceased was a pioneer resident of Pueblo, and more particularly in Bessemer. He arrived here in January 1880, with (a) small force of men direct from Philadelphia and they practically broke ground for what is now the Minnequa steel works of the C. F. & I. company. Then it was the Colorado Coal and Iron company. He was in charge of the men that made the brick for the first and now demolished blast furnace erected for the plant, the brick yard being at Goodnight, several miles up the Arkansas river. One of the first gang of men to be employed in erecting the mill, John McGuire, is still employed there. Another, Mike Martin, was pensioned about a year ago, and is still living in Bessemer. The deceased held the position of Mayor of Bessemer before that town was annexed to Pueblo, and always took an active part in civic affairs. On quitting the company’s employ, he engaged in the manufacture of brick and dealt extensively in real estate. He was a member of the old Bessemer fire department, and belonged to that organization at the time of his death. Among the old-timers in the steel works zone he enjoyed a wide acquaintance, his opinions and advice being sought in personal as well as civic matters. Of a genial personality, strong in his friendships as well as emphatic in his sense of right, and justice, he has been a prominent figure in Pueblo for nearly forty years, and his memory will long live with those who knew him so well, especially veteran steel workers, and those with whom he has had business and social relations. Pueblo Chieftain – July 6, 1919 – Funeral Notices – James K. Dempsey, aged 66 years, a resident of Pueblo since 1879 died at Ensley, Alabama. The body will arrive in Pueblo Tuesday morning. Funeral Wednesday morning at 9:00 o’clock from St. Patrick’s church. Rev. Father Berry will say mass for the dead. Burial Roselawn in charge of McCarthy’s. Pueblo Chieftain – July 9, 1919 – Funerals – The funeral of James K. Dempsey will be held this morning from the residence of his late brother, 327 Quincy street, at 8:30, and from St. Patrick’s church at 9 o’clock. Rev. Father Barry will say mass for the dead. Burial in family lot in Roselawn in charge of McCarthy. DeNava, Della Della DeNava - Dignity Memorial - July 17, 2013 - Della E. DeNava, 89 went to live with our Lord on July 16, 2013. Della was born March 8, 1924 in Walsenburg, CO. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joe DeNava; son, John J DeNava; parents and siblings. Della is survived by her daughter, Christina Gonzales; grandchildren, Debbie DeNava, Laura (Bruce) deJong, Mike (Genieva) Gonzales, Joanelle Gonzales(John Palomino); seven great grandchildren; one brother, Tony (Julie) Gonzales. Rosary, 6pm, Monday, July 22, 2013, Imperial Chapel. Funeral Mass, 11am, Tuesday, July 23, 2013 at Holy Family Catholic Church. Interment to follow at Imperial Gardens Cemetery. Denham, Charles Charles Denham - Chronicle News - November 20, 2012 - Charles Denham, age 79 passed away at home on November 15, 2012 after a short illness. He was born in Trinidad, Colorado on June 27, 1933 to Romaine (Williams) and Aubrey Denham. He was employed by the BNSF Railroad for many years until his retirement. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. Charles was a kind man and his family was the love of his life. He liked spending time with them whenever he could. Preceding him in death are parents, Romaine and Aubrey Denham, wife Maxine, brother Billy Denham, sisters Dorothy, Kathryn, Betty and Tonia. Survivors are brothers Jim (Bonnie) Denham, George Denham, Danny (Jean) Denham, Robert (Carol) Denham, nieces, and nephews including Windy, Renee and Teran who loved him dearly. Memorial Services will be held Monday November 26, 2012 at 11:00 AM at the Comi Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Bill Glidden officiating. Inurnment will follow at the Masonic Cemetery with grave side services conducted by the United States Air Force Honor Guard. Arrangements made under the direction of the Comi Funeral Home. Denham, Kathryn C Kathryn C. Denham - Chronicle News - August 31, 2007 - Kathryn C. Denham, age 65, died August 28, 2007 in Trinidad, Colorado. She was born November 7, 1941 in Trinidad, Colorado, to Aubrey Denham and Romaine (Williams). She was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by daughters Roxanne and Heidi; both of Denver, son, Michael of Denver, life partner Bob Lions. You were a treasure so full of hope, happiness, kindness, and love although you had little to give, you would still find a way to be generous. We found comfort and strength in your smile and your caring ways have always been our example and inspiration. You will be missed greatly and your memory will always be held close to our hearts. Memorial services will be held Saturday, September 1, 2007 at 5:00 PM at the Kit Carson Park in Trinidad, Colorado. Memorial Contributions can be sent to : Heidi Murphy, 5652 S. Pierson St., Littleton, Colorado 80127. The family has entrusted Mullare-Murphy Funeral Home with the arrangements. Denigan, Bridget Kim Bridget Kim Denigan - Dignity Memorial - April 10, 2011 - (Bridget) Kim Denigan was born on June 25, 1964, the first day of wheat harvest that year; and she left our presence and entered the embrace of her Lord and Savior Christ Jesus on April 9, 2011. She was married to Dale Jeffrey Denigan in a beautiful outdoor ceremony, which was a prelude to a beautiful and happy life together. The wedding took place on September 30, 2000, in Rye, Colorado. The couple experienced great joy and excitement as they labored together to build their dream home North of Colorado City, and South of Pueblo, CO, in the foothills of the Greenhorn Mountains, where they lived, loved, entertained family and friends, raised animals, and a big garden which they loved to share. Kim graduated from Oakley High School in Oakley, KS, in 1982. She went on and completed one year of Data Processing at North West Kansas Vo-Tech in Goodland, KS. In 2002 and 2003 Kim completed her advanced banking degree in Albuquerque, NM. She worked in banking from 1984 until 2004; and retired as the Manager of Canon Bank in Colorado City, when her husband, Dale, asked her to take over D&D Plumbing. She also worked part time for the Bless the Nations Ministry helping pastor, Steve Manning, put together a monthly news letter, and served as treasurer and bookkeeper for the women's group at Pueblo Christian Center, where she and Dale are active members. Kim is survived by her husband, Dale; father and mother, Vic and Maysel Vogler of Monument, KS; sister, Stephanie Bauer of Larned, KS; and brother, Kyle Vogler, and his wife, Tammy, of Colby, KS; and nieces and nephews, which she dearly loved and enjoyed. Kim loved people and animals. She enjoyed working at home, doing crafts and gardening. Many benefited from the labor of her hands in both these areas. Memorial services were held in Pueblo Christian Center for her many Colorado friends and family; and in Oakley Christian Church for her many Kansas friends and family. TG McCarthy Funeral Home in Pueblo helped with the services. DeNinno, Sandra Sue Sandra Sue DeNinno – Chronicle News – June 23, 2015 – Sandra Sue DeNinno of Weston, Colorado, passed away at Parkview Medical Center after a lengthy illness at the age of 62. Memorial services will be held Wednesday, July 1, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. at The Lord’s Chapel in Segundo, Colorado, with Pastor Jason Starinier officiating. Potluck dinner will follow at the church. Private inurnment will be held at a later date. Complete obituary to follow. Arrangements made under the direction of the Comi Funeral Home. Comi Funeral Home - June 25, 2015 - Born Sandra Sue Haigh to Ted “Bones” & Ruby Haigh on July 17, 1952 in Trinidad, Colorado. Sandy passed away after a very long battle with COPD on June 20, 2015 in the Parkview Hospital with her soul mate Randy Marcott and her daughter Alisha by her side. Sandy is the youngest daughter of the seven Haigh siblings, Patricia Anderson (Bruce), Ted Haigh (Judy), Tom Haigh (Linda), Victor Haigh (Lynn), Marty Haigh (Shirley) and little brother Donald Haigh. Preceeding her in death are her beloved parents Ted & Ruby, her older brothers Ted and Martin & sister in law Shirley Haigh, her daughters, Tanya Martinez age 23 hours, and Diana Trancoso age 40 who passed away recently, May 3, 2015. Sandy also has surviving children, Mariya Martinez and Alisha & Lott Passarelli and 10 grandchildren: Skye, Rosie, Zachary, James, Jason, Candyss, Gregory, Garrett, Christopher and Darius. Destiny is one of her many “adopted” kids and grandkids, which are too numerous to name them all but each and every one of you know she loved you very, very much and smiles down upon you! Sandy graduated from Englewood High School and settled in Trinidad, spending several years in California before returning to live in Stonewall, Colorado, her favorite place. She had several occupations, a Coal Miner in Craig, Colorado. A gas station manager in California and Trinidad, CO. In her younger years she rode a motorcycle every where and also was able to work, ride, party and be an amazing single mother. Sandy was very artistic and enjoyed arts and crafts, crocheting several blankets and sewing. She loved collecting trinkets and giving trinkets to everyone she met. She had the most incredible sense of humor and made the best of every situation. She was sincerely sweet and spiritual. She loved her Bibles and hymnals and praying for others. She was fond of fresh flowers like carnations and lillies. She loved the mountains and spending time outdoors in Stonewall. Sandy was so sick for so long, having many holidays in the hospital, but she never gave up! She endured countless surgeries and broken bones but always managed miracle after miracle recovering and becoming known as the toughest & most determined spirit in Stonewall, The SanLady! She loved & adored her siblings, her children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, Randy and her friends with all of her incredible heart always expressing her love so generously. Sandy always helped out anyone in need and never complained about her trials, she focused on the good in life and her health. She is missed terribly and will never be forgotten for all the help and awesome things she did for people even if it was just a short sweet conversation, every moment was special to her, never knowing how long she had. Please come to help celebrate her beautiful life at the Lord’s Chapel in Segundo, Colorado, Wednesday July 1, 2015 at 2 p.m. and join in a fellowship pot luck immediately after the Memorial services. Arrangements made under the direction of the Comi Funeral Home. Denman, Rose Marion Rose Marion Denman - Pueblo Chieftain – August 27, 2014 - Rose Marion Denman passed away Aug. 25, 2014, in Pueblo. She was 87. Preceded in death by parents, Gaetano and Rosa Baccarella; siblings, Angelina Gherna, Mary Blair, Ann Rodasta, Flora Folkert and Ben Baccarella. Survived by children, Karen (Brad) Farbo, Tammy (Mike) Miller; grandchildren, Lauren (Jesse) Craig, Bradley (Kendace) Farbo, Matthew Miller and Amy (Chris) Arguello; as well as six great-grandchildren; a sister-in-law, Waunita Baccarella; and numerous nieces and nephews. Memorial service, 10 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 29, 2014, in the Davis Memorial Chapel. Denney, Patricia Ann Patricia Ann Lancaster Denney - Pueblo Chieftain - February 17, 2016 - Patricia Ann Lancaster Denney, July 25, 1952 to Feb. 13, 2016. Preceded in death by sister, Debra Sannan. Survived by her loving husband of 45 years, Jerry; daughter, Kathleen; grandchildren, Ashleigh and Gregory; mother and stepfather, Margie and David Botens of Grants Pass, Ore.; sisters, Judith Armstrong of Pueblo West and Alyce Stevens of Tonasket, Wash.; brother, Darin Mattice of Anchorage, Alaska; and numerous other loving relatives and friends. Pat was a very kind, loving and giving woman. She crocheted beautiful afghans and won many ribbons at the State Fair. She loved playing bingo and going to yard sales. Cremation, Montgomery & Steward Crematorium. At her request, there will be no funeral, but instead a celebration of life to be announced at a later date. Dennis, August August Dennis – Walsenburg World – January 15, 1920 – Killed in Maitland Mine – Rock Fall Causes Death of August Dennis In Maitland Mine – August Dennis, a single man about 50 years of age, was killed at Maitland Tuesday. An inquest held Tuesday night pronounced the death an unavoidable accident. About a ton of rock fell on him. Dennis, Earl Earl Dennis – Walsenburg World – December 30, 1920 – Earl Dennis Killed by Santa Fe Engine – Popular Young City Firemen of Trinidad Meets Death on Way to Work – Earl Dennis, member of the Trinidad Fire Department, was instantly killed Friday evening shortly after 6 o’clock by Santa Fe switch engine at a point between the depot and the Commercial Street crossing. Just how the accident happened and the facts leading up to it are more or less hazy from the investigation conducted so far by Coroner Bradley and whether it will be cleared up at the inquest is doubtful. Dennis was due at the central fire station at 6:15. He was evidently hurrying to avoid being late in reporting and his body was discovered under the engine at 6:12. It lends weight to the theory that he might have attempted to cross between the boxcars behind the switch engine to save time. Life was extinct when the body was removed from between the driving wheels. The body was crushed rather than mutilated although both feet had been cut off and there was a deep gash extending from the mouth across the face to back of the ear. Earl Dennis was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Dennis, 201 State Street. The family has lived there for many years. Earl was born and raised in Trinidad, attended the public schools and was a fellow student at the Trinidad High School with Burt Robinson, the firemen on the engine which killed him. He is survived by his wife, father and mother, and three sisters. His uncle Tobe Dennis is a well-known resident of Trinidad. Members of the Rocky Mountain Lodge No. 3, Knights of Pythias, of which the deceased was Chancellor Commander, took part in the ceremonies and followed the body in the flag-draped casket to its last resting place in the Knights of Pythias Cemetery. Dennis, Eulah Eulah Dennis – Pueblo Chieftain – December 13, 1949 – Funerals – Mrs. Eulah Dennis. Services Wednesday, 2 p.m., George F. McCarthy Funeral Home chapel. Interment Valhalla cemetery. Dennis, Randy B. Randall “Randy” Dennis - Chronicle News - June 12, 2009 - Randall “Randy” Dennis, 54, died June 7, 2009 in Weston, Colo. He was born June 12, 1954, in Des Moines, Iowa to Otto Bernard Dennis and Delia Avila Fulton Dennis. Randy attended Grandview College in Des Moines. Randy married Rebecca on Feb. 11, 1978 in Des Moines. Randy and Becky have two children, Jesse and Jennifer. Randy and Becky moved to New Mexico where Randy became a firefighter. After 20 years, he retired from the Albuquerque Fire Dept. The pair moved to Weston three years ago. Randy started a home inspection business, was the Postmaster Relief for Weston, a Stonewall Volunteer Fire Department volunteer, a member of TLAC and Rancho La Garita POA. Randy also worked for Firestone Tire and Rubber in Des Moines. Randy enjoyed music, movies and watching wildlife. Randy was preceded in death by his grandparents, June and Vernon Fulton and Roscoe and Pauline Dennis. Randy is survived by his wife, Becky of the family home; son, Jesse (Felicia) Dennis, USAF, South Korea and Jennifer Briggle of San Pedro, New Mexico; grandchildren, Aliyah Dennis and Levi Hornsby of Layton, Utah; parents, Barney and Delia Dennis of Urbandale, Iowa; brothers, Greg (Janie) Dennis of Ranburn, Ala.; Chris Dennis of Omaha, Neb.; sister, Cindy (Chip) Kelling of Rockton, Ill.; nephews, Andrew and Matthew Dennis of Omaha; Ellison Kelling of Rockton and niece, McKenzie Kelling of Rockton. Pallbearers are Mardo Martinez, Greg Dennis, Jesse Dennis, Chip Kelling, Tom Kosovich and Jim Romero. Chris Dennis will be an honorary pallbearer. Visitation will be held from 2 to 6 p.m. Thursday, June 11 at the Mullare-Murphy Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, June 12 at the Mullare-Murphy Funeral Home Chapel. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Stonewall Volunteer Fire Department. Interment will follow on the family property. The family has entrusted Mullare-Murphy Funeral Home with the arrangements. Des Moines Register - June 17, 2009 - Randy B. Dennis, 54, died June 7, 2009 in Weston Colorado. He was born June 12, 1954 in Des Moines, Iowa to Barney and Dee Dennis, was a graduate of Urbandale High School and attended Grandview College. Randy and wife Becky moved to New Mexico, where he retired after 20 years of service, as Captain from the Albuquerque Fire Dept. In 2007, Randy and Becky moved to Weston, Colorado where he started a home inspection business, was the Postmaster relief for Weston, volunteered on the Stonewall Volunteer Fire Dept., was a member of TLAC and Rancho La Garita POA. Randy is survived by his wife Becky, son Jesse (Felicia) Dennis, USAF, South Korea, and daughter Jennifer Briggle of San Pedro, New Mexico; grandchildren Aliyah Dennis and Levi Hornsby; parents Barney and Dee Dennis of Urbandale; brothers Greg (Janie) Dennis of Ranburn, Ala. and Chris Dennis of Omaha, Neb.; sister Cindy (Chip) Kelling of Rockton, IL.; nephews Andrew and Matt Dennis, Ellis Kelling and niece Mackenzie Kelling. Funeral services were held on June 12, in Trinidad, Colorado with interment on the family property. Memorials may be made to the Stonewall Fire Protection District, 7375 Hwy 12, Weston, CO 81091. Denton, Alta Vesta Booth Alta Vesta Booth Denton - Pueblo Chieftain - April 13, 2016 - Alta Vesta Booth Denton, 88, passed away April 7, 2016. Survived by husband of 70 years, Byron Lester Denton, whom she married on Jan. 17, 1946; daughters, Cecilia (Terry) Coombs of South Fork, Colo., Leslie (Bruce) Neldner of Pueblo, Colo., and Susan (Joe) Hockett of Pueblo, Colo.; 11 grandchildren, Cherylene Brunelli, Bruce Denton, Jeremy Coombs, Crystal Ross, Carrie Bernkopf, Sarah Carothers, Scott Neldner, Lindsey Giltner, Laura Hockett, Shelby Hockett and Amy Hockett; and 21 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by parents, Lloyd H. and Lillie Booth; brother, Lloyd V. Booth; son, Francis Bruce Denton; and cousin her parents raised, James White. Born to Lloyd H. and Lillie Booth on June 25, 1927, in Keyes, Okla. She was an exceptional crafter, enjoyed sewing, embroidery, and many types of needlework. She loved being a grandma and making things for her grandchildren. She was proud of all of them and loved them dearly. She was a Girl Scout leader for 31 years, and was active in her church in La Veta, Colo., where she played piano and organ before moving to Pueblo in 1997. Cremation, Montgomery and Steward Crematorium. Memorial service will be held in June with the time and date to be announced later. Interment will be in La Veta Cemetery. Memorials may be made in Alta’s name to Sangre de Cristo Hospice, 1207 Pueblo Boulevard Way, Pueblo, CO 81005. The family would like to thank the staff of the ICU at St. Mary-Corwin and Sangre de Cristo Hospice for taking such good care of our mother and grandmother. Pueblo Chieftain - June 9, 2016 - Alta Denton of Pueblo. Graveside service, 10 a.m., Saturday, La Veta Cemetery, 300 E. Grand. Memorial service, 11 a.m., Mountain View Baptist Church, 707 S. Main St., La Veta. Denton, Anita I. Anita I. Denton - Pueblo Chieftain - November 23, 2014 - Anita I. Denton, 85, passed away Thursday, Nov. 20, 2014. She was born Dec. 14, 1928, in Vineland. She was preceded in death by parents, Arthur and Mary Hysom; husband, Paul Denton; and brother, Robert Hysom. Anita is survived by daughters, Nancy (Lee) Scofield of Colorado City and Martha (Jason) Ahrens of Pueblo West; grandchildren, Alex and Brianna Avery and Paul, Brandon and Morgan Ahrens; great-grandsons, Matthew and Adam Avery; brother, Glen Hysom of Thornton, and many nephews, nieces and friends. Memorial service, 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2014, at Southwest Church of Christ, 1635 S. Pueblo Blvd. under the direction of George McCarthy Funeral Home. Denton, Bryon Lester Bryon Lester Denton - Pueblo Chieftain - July 9, 2017 - Bryon Lester Denton, 92, passed away June 5, 2017. Born Nov. 9, 1924, in La Veta, Colo., graduating in 1942, he then served in the Navy Seabees during WWII. He married his high school sweetheart and they had 70 happy years together. He gave 35 years of service to the Division of Wildlife, retiring in 1980. He then worked at the Forbes Trinchera Ranch, retiring from there in 1989. He spent the rest of his life enjoying family and friends. Lester was preceded in death by his parents, Bryan and Mary Denton; his wife, Alta; his brother, Francis Denton; and his son, Francis Bruce Denton. He is survived by his three daughters, Cecilia (Terry) Coombs, Southfork; Leslie (Bruce) Neldner, Pueblo; Susan (Joe) Hockett, Pueblo; 11 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren, all of whom he loved dearly. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 15, 2017, at the Spanish Peaks Church, 311 S. Main, La Veta, with military and DOW honors at the cemetery following. Memorials can be made in Lester's name to Sangre de Cristo Hospice, 1207 Pueblo Boulevard Way, Pueblo, CO 81005. Denton, Dudley Dudley Denton – Walsenburg World – July 27, 1893 – Died Saturday morning July 22, Mr. Dudley Denton at his father’s home on the Trujillo. He has been long ill and a great sufferer from paralytic shock. The funeral was attended Sunday morning. Denton, Katherine Katherine Denton – Walsenburg World – October 10, 1907 – Died at Walsenburg, Colorado, Saturday, October 5, 1907, at the age of 45 years, Mrs. Katherine Denton. Mrs. Denton came to LaVeta about 11 years ago and moved to Walsenburg some 8 years ago. Mr. Denton died at LaVeta about four years ago; he was a member of the G.A.R. The deceased leaves six children, three boys and three girls. Mrs. Denton has been residing with her son, J. R. Denton who works at the McInally Mine. The body was taken to LaVeta for interment and funeral services were held there on Monday and owing to the inclement weather were conducted at Vorhes undertaking parlors, Rev. A. F. Heltman of Walsenburg preaching the funeral sermon. Denton, Mirm Mirm Denton – Walsenburg World – August 4, 1903 – Word was received here last week of the death of Mirm Denton at the hospital in Trinidad. Mr. Denton was the oldest son of Mr. Denton, who is a well known and highly respected citizen of this place. The deceased was an old soldier and had made his home in LaVeta for the past four or five years until six months ago when he began failing in health. He then traveled extensively, but as he did not gain in health he went to the soldiers’ home, and was finally taken to Trinidad where he died July 10. The family has our deepest sympathy. Denton, Mrs. Mrs. Denton – Walsenburg World – June 28, 1900 – Mrs. Denton, grandmother of Mrs. Tiny Shawver, died at the latter’s house on Santa Clara Creek, June 18, at 7:00 p.m. of old age. She was 81 years old. She was buried at her own home place on Trujillo Creek Wednesday. Mrs. Denton leaves a husband and seven children. Our sympathy is extended to the family. Denton, Nadine Nadine Denton - Chronicle News - December 5, 2006 - Nadine Denton, age 81, died December 2, 2006 in Trinidad, Colorado. She was born June 19, 1925 in Trinidad, Co. to Victor and Bessie (Sanchez) Roybal. Nadine was born and lived in Trinidad all her life. She worked as a CNA at Mt. San Rafael Hospital and Home Health Care until her retirement. Nadine loved the outdoors, camping, fishing and hunting. She loved taking care of her grandchildren and cooking for everyone. She was most noted for her Red Chili and Cinnamon Rolls. She was preceded in death by her husband Robert Denton (1972), daughter Patricia Trancoso (2005), brothers Louie Roybal, Fred Roybal, Victor Roybal and sister Margaret Pacheco. She is survived by her children Richard (Shirley) Trancoso, George Trancoso, Lynda (Joseph-Butch) Curro, Roberta Denton (Steve Sanchez). Grandchildren: Steve (Renee) Curro, Lisa (Bob) Zuniga, Arlene Gallegos, Richard Trancoso, Jr., Eric Trancoso, Jeff Trancoso and Brian Trancoso; brothers and sisters: John (Bea) Roybal, Ernest (Dolly) Roybal, Helen (Dan) Archuleta; thirteen great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild; numerous nieces and nephews and special friend Vera Dolce. A memorial service will be held on Friday, December 8, 2006 at 6:00 PM at the Mullare-Murphy Funeral Home with Pastor Bill Frashuer officiating. The family may be contacted at 212 Estrella, Trinidad, CO 81082. The family has entrusted Mullare-Murphy Funeral Home with the arrangements. DePalma, Richard (Father) Father Richard de Palma – Walsenburg World – January 25, 1912 – Rev. Father Richard de Palma, widely known in that section, died in Trinidad of cancer. DePew, Bettye Ruth Bettye Ruth De Pew - Pueblo Chieftain - October 12, 2015 - Bettye Ruth De Pew passed from this life peacefully to be with her Lord and Savior on Oct. 8, 2015, at her home in Canon City. Bettye Ruth was born in Pueblo to Guy and Bessie McCrery. She was the youngest of six children. She attended school in Pueblo and graduated from Central High School in three years in 1945. Bettye Ruth was employed by Beatrice Foods Co. for several years as a bookkeeper and later as a co-owner for her husband’s businesses. Bettye Ruth was a first-prize winner in the Colorado State Fair for her crocheting and needlepoint work for several years in a row. Bettye Ruth married Frank R. De Pew on Feb. 21, 1949, in Raton, N.M., which led to over 66 years of happily married life. Leaving Frank, who survives her, along with her nephew, David (Patty) Stewart of Wood River, Neb.; and niece, Victoria (Wayne) Urie of Bellevue, Ohio; plus numerous great-nieces and nephews. Bettye Ruth was a member of Greydene Independent Baptist Church in Canon City and Pueblo Assembly No. 11 Social Order of Beauceant. With sincere and special thanks to Dr. Sindler, Lisa Larsen R.N., Sunni Douty R.N., along with Pastor Thomas Steranka and all the loving and caring people at Fremont Hospice, may the Lord richly bless each of you. Viewing, 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, and funeral service, 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, in the Montgomery & Steward Chapel, 14th and Main streets, in Pueblo, with Pastor Richard Wilson of Greydene Baptist Church officiating. Interment, Mountain View Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Fremont Hospice through the funeral home. Derara, Desediria Desediria Derara – Walsenburg World – March 15, 1904 – Died at her home in Pryor, March 12, 1904, Mrs. Desediria Derara, wife of Juan Derara at the age of 18 years, 1 month, and 1 day. Funeral services were held at the Catholic Church yesterday afternoon. D'Ercole, Mary Frances Mary Frances D’Ercole - Chronicle News - June 8, 2011 - Mary Frances D’Ercole, age 75 passed away at Mt. San Rafael Hospital on June 6, 2011. She was born in Shreveport, La. on April 25, 1936 to Golda Stella (Miley) and John Bates. She graduated from Point Loma High School in La Jolla, California in 1953. She then went on to receive her Associates Degree in Business, On October 18, 1958, Mary was united in marriage to Ercole D’Ercole Jr. in San Diego California at our Lady of Angels Catholic Church. Mary was an administrative secretary for General Dynamics in San Diego until the family moved to Trinidad, Colo. in 1971. She worked at Mt. San Rafael Hospital in different departments through the years starting as an emergency room clerk in 1974. In 1976, the family moved to Las Vegas, New Mexico where she was the Director of Medical Records at the Las Vegas Hospital for 2 years. Upon moving back to Trinidad, Mary went to work at the High Plains Medical Center until it closed. Mary went back to work at Mt. San Rafael Hospital working in the Business Office, the X-ray Department, and finally retiring in 1998 from the Medical Records Department as a Biller/Coder. She loved to crochet, play Bingo, ceramics, and enjoyed taking trips to Cripple Creek and Sandia to play the slots. Mary also loved butterflies, hummingbirds and Freddie Fender. A devoted Wife, loving Mother, caring Grandmother, Sister, Sister-in-Law, Aunt and Friend, Mary will be missed by the many who knew and loved her. Preceding her in death are parents, Stella Golda and John Bates, aunt Joyce Wynn, sisters and brothers-in-law, Mary and August Modica, Ann and Anthony Ascuitto, Bertha Blankenship, Amadeo and Dorothy D’Ercole, John and Ida D’Ercole, Charlotte Christiansen, uncle Andrew Bates, special friends, Henry and Norma Blatnick, Henry Moltrer, and Willa (Billie) Feyad. Survivors are husband of 52 years, Ercole D’Ercole Jr., of Segundo, Colo., children, John and Helen D’Ercole, Asheville, North Carolina, Carrie and Zane Begano, Starkville, Colo., Ercole ( Juanita) D’Ercole III, Trinidad, Co., Jarrod D’Ercole, and Roberta D’Ercole, Trinidad, Colo., sister Bettie and Don Christian, Twin Falls, Idaho, brother Jay and Colleen Bates, Yuma, Az., sisters and brothers- in-law Lucille and Pat Park, Colorado. Springs, Colo., Chris Christiansen, Rock Springs, Wyo., Elaine Modica, San Diego, Calif., Etta Lasater, San Diego, Calif., grandchildren, Mark (Vera), Michael (Amanda), William, Anthony, Sarah, Allison, Ashley, Amber, Brandee (Adam), Juan and Alicia, great grandchildren, twins, Amelia and Hailey, Ariana, Kaden, Damien, Lucas, Haylee, Carlos, Vicky, Elyssa, Eddie and Jacob, numerous nieces and nephews including Frank, Linda and John Modica, Debbie and Ron, and many friends and co-workers, including special friends, Annette Moltrer, Linda and Brandee Lucero, Emma Lopez, Bernie Veltri and all the wonderful people at the Kennedy Center in Segundo. Visitation will be Thursday from 4 a.m.- 8 p.m. at the Comi Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral Services will be Friday, June 10, 2011 at 10 a.m. at the First Christian Church. Interment will follow at the Trinidad Catholic Cemetery. Active pallbearers are Ernie Moltrer, Glenn Moltrer, Dean Moltrer, Raymond Moltrer, Mark Visconti Jr., Michael Morgan and William Morgan. Arrangements made under the direction of the Comi Funeral Home. Dererra, Margarita Margarita Dererra – Walsenburg World – June 17, 1909 – Died on Bear Creek, near Walsenburg, Colorado, on Sunday, June 13, 1909, Mrs. Margarita Dererra, at the age of 26 years. Funeral services were held Tuesday. Dernovshek, Joe Joe Dernovshek - Walsenburg World - May 1, 1919 - Joe Dernovshek was killed by lightning Saturday evening about 6 p.m., while helping his mother do the chores. He was about 15 years old. He leaves to mourn his loss two brothers, John and Frank, and one sister. Mary, and his mother. Funeral services were on Wednesday at the Catholic Church. DeRome, Alphonse Alphonse DeRome – Walsenburg World – November 28, 1907 – Alphonse DeRome, a young man 39 years of age, and a freight conductor on the D & RG crew, running from this place on the Pictou branch, met his death Monday morning at 5 o’clock. The crew was backing in from the McInally mine where they had left some empties and just as they came into the main line at Loma switch just this side of Walsen camp the train collided with another freight on the main line. The noise of their own engine prevented their hearing the train on the main line and it was not yet light enough to see. DeRome was leaning against the rear door of the caboose when the collision occurred and the shock through both he and the door onto the main track where he was mangled beneath the other freight. The brakeman was also bruised but escaped serious injury. Edward DeRome, a brother of the deceased living in Pueblo was notified and came up Monday morning. A coroner’s inquest was held to investigate the accident and brought in a verdict of accidental death. DeRome was born in New York State and was married, his wife living in Pueblo. The body was shipped to Pueblo Monday afternoon. Walsenburg World – December 5, 1907 – Conductor DeRome, who was killed in the Walsenburg yards early Monday morning, was well known to many of our citizens having formerly worked on the Cucharas-LaVeta local. DeRose, Edward (Dr.) Dr. Edward J. DeRose - Pueblo Chieftain - January 23, 2017 - Dr. Edward J. DeRose, 82, died peacefully in the Pueblo family home on Jan. 22, 2017. Doc Eddie was born Nov. 21, 1934. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bruno and Veronica (Palladino) DeRose; nephew, Scott Elizondo; in-laws, Ruby and Paul Bryson; and brothers-in-law, Benny Bryson and Verlyn Bryson. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Neta (Bryson) DeRose; sisters, Vivian (Sel) Elizondo and Bernadette (Adolph) Padula; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Gary and Sharon Bryson; children, Michael (Tanya) DeRose, Paula (Kirk) Kochenberger, Mark (Lanette) DeRose, Dan (Kerry) DeRose and Lisa DeRose; grandchildren, Clint DeRose, Craig DeRose, Kristen (Brent) Hannafious, Lexi DeRose, Gia DeRose, Amanda Love, Nick Kochenberger, Kelli Pershin (Christopher), Alyse Taibi (Sean), Erik Kochenberger, Anna Meisner (Lee), Bruno DeRose, Matt Hill (Stephanie), Kyle McInnis (Mila), and Kevin McInnis (Aleshia); great-grandchildren, Kyvin Hill, Oceana Hill, Austin Pershin, Eli Edward Pershin, Brantley McInnis, and baby boy Hannafious (any day now). Doc Eddie graduated from Centennial High School in 1952, and was an alumnus of Pueblo Junior College. He attended Denver University and earned his DDS from Creighton University in 1961. He practiced dentistry in Pueblo for 43 years. He also served two years in the U.S. Army, stationed in Germany. Doc Eddie’s community involvement was extensive. He was past board member/president, Delta Dental of Colorado; President of De-Rose/Padula Enterprises; member of PEDCO; member of the Pueblo Chamber of Commerce; past-president, Southeast Dental Society; past board member, Minnequa Bank; past board member, Sunflower Bank; member of the Pigskin Buckaroos, which supported youth through the Colorado State Fair; founding member, Friends of Football; and major donor, Pueblo YMCA Fund for the DeRose Children’s Daycare Center. Honors include the Pueblo Citizen of the Year in 2008, Italian Citizen of the Year, Greater Pueblo Sports Association Hall of Fame (2008) and the Pueblo Hall of Fame (2015). A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, at Praise Assembly of God, 2000 Troy Ave., with Pastor Steve Chavez presiding. In lieu of flowers and food, donations can be made to the Friends of Football, 504 Grand Ave. Pueblo, CO 81003. Derossett, Randy Randy Derossett - Pueblo Chieftain - December 3, 2017 - Crash claims life of Pueblo teen - A single vehicle crash on Interstate 25 Saturday evening claimed the life of 18-year-old Randy Derossett of Pueblo. In a statement released by the Colorado State Patrol, Trooper M.R. Tafoya related that a 2007 Chevrolet sedan driven by Derossett was traveling southbound at about mile marker 106 when Derossett lost control of the vehicle. The Chevrolet traveled across both southbound lanes of I-25 and off the right side of the road, where it rolled two times. Derossett and a rear seat passenger were ejected from the vehicle. Derossett was not wearing a safety belt at the time of the crash, and was pronounced deceased on scene by Pueblo County Coroner Brian Cotter. Two female passengers, both minors, were also not utilizing a safety belt during the crash. Their conditions are unknown at this time. Tafoya said alcohol and speed are being considered a factor in the crash, which remains under investigation. Following the accident, the right lane of southbound I-25 was closed while police and medical personnel responded to the scene. The all-clear was given at about 7:45 p.m. Pueblo Chieftain - December 8, 2017 - Randy Lee DeRossett has spread his wings and taken to the sky on Dec. 2, 2017. He is survived by his parents, George and Katie DeRossett; brother, George (Bridget) DeRossett; sister, Kaitlyn DeRossett; girlfriend, Rachel Hiibschman; grandmothers, Nancy Leighton, Alice Stevens and Sharon Collins; along with numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and countless friends. Randy was truly a source of love, light and joy to all who met him. He never met a stranger or passed up an opportunity to make someone smile. Please join us in a celebration of his life to be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 9, 2017, at the Creative Arts Building at the Colorado State Fairgrounds. DeRouen, Robert R. (Father) Father Robert R. DeRouen - Chronicle News - September 23, 2016 - Father Robert R. DeRouen, SJ, died Monday, Sept. 19, in St. Louis. He was 93 years old and just marked 75 years as a Jesuit. Arrangements for a Memorial Mass are pending. Born in Trinidad, Colo., on December 9, 1922, he was the son of Roy R. and Gertrude Coley DeRouen, both deceased. He is survived by his brother Joseph DeRouen of Tucson and sisters Elida Gibbons of Topeka, Kan. and Adele Benter of Greeley, Colo. He entered the Society of Jesus (the Jesuits) in 1941 and was ordained in 1954 at St. Mary’s College, St. Mary’s, Kansas. He began his ministry as a high school teacher, and he spent more than 20 years in the classroom, teaching English, Spanish and religion. He taught at all five stateside high schools of the Jesuits’ former Missouri Province: St. Louis University High, Kapuan High School in Wichita, Kansas; Rockhurst High in Kansas City, Missouri, and De Smet Jesuit High in St. Louis. He also taught for one year at a Silverton, Colo., public school, while in residence at Holy Trinity Parish in his hometown of Trinidad. After two years as associate pastor at St. Vincent de Paul in Denver, he returned to Denver to serve in pastoral ministry, then teaching and directing retreats. From 1977 on, much of his ministry was directing retreats while based in Denver. He has been in prayer ministry in St. Louis since 2014. The focus of his pastoral ministry was the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius. He spent more than 40 years giving retreats, across the U.S. and beyond. Those who made his retreats frequently commented on his tremendous enthusiasm and positive approach. On the homemade flyers that he sent out to promote various events, he often wrote “Joy!” and urged that the events afforded an opportunity to “take time to relax, breathe, and meditate.” He had a teaching style that was unique and engaging. His impact as a teacher can be attested to by the fact that he still received letters of appreciation from former students 45 years after he taught them. Father DeRouen earned both a bachelor’s degree in Latin and Greek and a master’s in Latin from Saint Louis University. Memorial gifts may be made to the USA Central and Southern Province of the Society of Jesus at 4511 West Pine Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63108. Derrera, Benigno Benigno Derrera – Walsenburg World – October 14, 1915 – District Court Proceedings – District Court during the past week has been engaged in the trial of one murder case, one cattle stealing case, and one civil suit, and is today in endeavoring to impanel a jury for the trial of the alleged murderers of William Dick. The murder case was that of the people versus Leno Naranjo and Enrico Naranjo, charged with the murder of Benigno Derrera. In a quarrel over stock and pasture. Benigno Derrera was shot and died as a result of the wound about 30 days later. The shot which killed Derrera was fired by Leno Naranjo. The testimony was clear on this point and was not disputed, but self defense was shown. The testimony was that Derrera had a big stick in his hand and had repeatedly struck at and beat the defendants who fired in self-defense. The jury brought in a verdict of not guilty. Derrera, Timothy Ray Timothy Ray Derrera - Chronicle News - March 27, 2009 - Timothy Ray Derrera of Aguilar, Colo. passed away unexpectedly at home on March 23, 2009 at the age of 48. He was born in Denver, Colorado on May 14, 1960 to Flossie (Gallegos) and John F. Derrera. Timothy was a kind and generous man. He never complained about his life and accepted whatever came his way. He was a wonderful uncle and loved his nieces and nephews, spoiling them whenever he could. Preceding him in death are parents, Flossie and John Derrera; brothers, Gilbert Derrera, Alvin Gallegos and sister, JoAnn Velasquez. Survivors are sisters, Susan (Tony) McGee, Aguilar; Sandra Vela, Denver; brother, John H. (Jan) Derrera, Arvada; sister in law, Carol Derrera, Denver, and numerous other relatives. Funeral Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday April 4, 2009 at the Comi Funeral Home Private inurnment will be at a later date. Arrangements made under the direction of the Comi Funeral Home. Derria, Christina Christina Derria – Walsenburg World – March 14, 1912 – Died at Walsenburg, Colorado, Saturday, March 9, 1912, Christina Derria, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Pablo Derria, age 27 days. DeSale, Alfonso Alfonso DeSale – Walsenburg World – August 7, 1903 – Alfonso DeSale, an employee at the steel plant in Pueblo, was drowned last Tuesday by jumping into the sump of blast furnace F. DeSalvo, Gene Gene De Salvo - Pueblo Chieftain - July 21, 2016 - Gene De Salvo, 90, of Pueblo, passed away July 17, 2016. Preceded in death by his loving wife, Sharon; parents, Domenica and Nicola; sister, Vera (Joe) Puleo; brothers, Sam, James, Carmen (Kay), Joe (Vivian) and Nick De Salvo; brother-in-law, Roy Lay. Survived by daughters, Cindy (Dick) Quinn, Gina (Brad) Heath, Ronnie (Gary) Wolf; grandchildren, Tiffany (John), Kimberly (Ricky), Tom; five great-grandchildren; in-laws, Wilma De Salvo, Kay Lay, Ben and Billie Denton; and numerous nieces, nephews and special friends, MaryAnn and Alan Combs. He loved traveling, and proudly served in the Navy from 1944-1946. A rosary will be held at 6:30 p.m. today, July 21, at Roselawn Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Friday, July 22, also at Roselawn Chapel. Interment to follow at Roselawn Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Sangre de Cristo Hospice. DeSantis, Salvatore Nicola Salvatore “Sam” Nicola De Santis - Chronicle News - October 20, 2017 - Salvatore “Sam” Nicola De Santis Salvatore “Sam” Nicola De Santis, 88, returned peacefully to his heavenly home on October 12, 2017, His devotion to his family and his firm belief in God, and love for his family supported him in his struggle and ultimately gave him peace. Salvatore was born to the late Feleciano and Agata De Santis, in Cansano, Italy on October 8, 1929. Feleciano and Agata were farmers raising animals and crops, later Feleciano came to Gallup, New Mexico working as a coal miner, with the goal to bring the rest of the family to join him in living the American Dream. He was immersed in the Christian community that would be his lifelong support from an early age. In 1945, Salvatore joined his dad in Gallup, New Mexico in the Gamerico Coal Mine. Salvatore also worked in the Frederick Coal Mine in Valdez, Colorado. After his time as a coal miner, he worked at American Beauty Spaghetti in Denver, Colorado, Thornton Water Works in Thornton, Colorado, and Wozniak Oil in Trinidad, Colorado. Salvatore was blessed with a loving family, who he dedicated his life to. He married the love of his life, and best friend, Bonnie Wozniak- De Santis, on September 24, 1955 in Raton, New Mexico. Salvatore instilled: patience, discipline, humility, and appreciation of culture into his family. From the very beginning, he always put family first, always making an effort to make time with his granddaughter, Elizabeth, special and memorable. Salvatore loved nature, animals, cooking, and sharing life stories with his family and friends. He was kind, generous and soft-spoken, and always had time to answer a question or solve a problem, no matter how small. He is dearly missed by his loved ones, who continue to live by honoring his life in all they do. Salvatore supported and encouraged his family to follow their dreams and make sure goals were reached. Salvatore is preceded in death by: parents, Feleciano and Agata De Santis; Wife, Bonnie De Santis; Son, Felix William De Santis; Sister and Brother-In-Law, Anna and John Chioda; Sister and Brother-In-Law Angela and Rovildo De Santis; Mother and Father-In Law, Myrtle and William Wozniak; and Brother and Sister-In -Law Billie and Dominic Blasi. Salvatore is survived by Daughter, Samlie De Santis of La Junta, Colorado and Bilal Al Shawabkeh of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Granddaughter, Elizabeth Manfredi and Joshua Wimer of Colorado Springs; Sister and Brother- In-Law, Ida and Rolando DiPalo of Perth, Australia, and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and godchildren. Salvatore was cremated, a memorial service will be held to honor his life on Saturday, November 4, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. in La Junta, Colorado at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, located at 2305 Raton Ave, La Junta, Colorado. There will be a reception to follow. Family is also available for visitation Samlie (daughter) at 2110 San Juan Avenue in La Junta, Colorado, and Elizabeth (granddaughter) at 1114 Tesla Drive in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The family would like to thank Arkansas Valley Hospice for the support and care given during these final days. DeSantos, Fredrick J. Fredrick J. DeSantos - Pueblo Chieftain - September 11, 2015 - Fredrick J. DeSantos passed away unexpectedly on Sept. 3, 2015. Preceded in death by his parents and two brothers. Survived by daughters, Shelly Ray and Rachell Ray; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren, two sisters, two brothers and two step-children. Fred served in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Vietnam era. He enjoyed reading and spending time on the Riverwalk. Memorial Mass, 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, at St. Francis Xavier Church, 611 Logan Ave., Pueblo. Celebration of Fred’s life, 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at 1445 Stone Ave. DesVoignes, Richard D. Richard D. DesVoignes - Montgomery & Steward - May 22, 2003 - Richard D. DesVoignes, 45, passed away May 17, 2003. Rick was born January 29, 1958, in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He worked as a fireplace installer for Stock Lumber Company in Pueblo West. Rick loved riding his Harley and was a jack-of-all-trades, including building construction and mechanics. Survived by his wife, Debra McDowell of the family home in Colorado City; mother Lois DesVoignes, St. Petersburg, Florida; daughter Kelly VanOflen, Kentwood Michigan; stepchildren Trisha and Jake McDowell, both if Pueblo, and Jed McDowell, Penrose; brothers Robert and James DesVoignes, both from St. Petersburg, Florida; grandchildren Caitlin Jo and Jacob Fisher; parents-in-law Darla and Fred Kettering, Pueblo; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews. Preceded in death by his father Dale DesVoignes, and sister Susie. Funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, May 22, 2003, in the Montgomery & Steward Chapel;, 1317 N. Main St. in Pueblo. Interment will follow at Colorado City Cemetery. Online condolences; www.montomerysteward.com. Arrangements made by Montgomery & Steward, Pueblo, Colo. DeTienne, Robert E. Robert E. DeTienne - Pueblo Chieftain - April 10, 2016 - Robert E. DeTienne, 88, of Vienna, Va., and originally of Pueblo, Colo., died on April 1, 2016. Beloved husband of the late Jane L. DeTienne; father of Scott (Mary) and Lynn (Stephen); and grandfather of John. In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by his parents, Dr. and Mrs. Harry and Ethel DeTienne. Mr. DeTienne retired after 34 years of service with the Department of Defense as an education specialist. He will be remembered as a warm-hearted husband, father and grandfather. Services private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in his name to any charity benefiting education. DeTurk, Dorothea Lillian Dorothea Lillian DeTurk (Markus) - Pueblo Chieftain - June 3, 2016 - Dorothea Lillian DeTurk (Markus) went to be with our Lord on May 12, 2016. She passed peacefully at Sangre de Cristo Hospice with her family at her bedside. Dorothea was born in Greeley, Colo., on May 6, 1924, to German immigrant parents and lived to celebrate her 92nd birthday. She earned an Associate of Fine Arts degree at Colorado Women’s College in 1944 and a Bachelor of Music degree at the University of Michigan in 1946. She met her husband, Scott (dec. ‘06) at U of M and the two were married in 1946 (div.’78). They lived in various states before settling in Pueblo in ‘56, where she remained. Dorothea’s greatest passion was music and she began playing violin at 5 years old. She played with the Colorado Springs Symphony and was concert mistress of the Pueblo Symphony for many years. She also played with Rainbow Strings and various small ensembles for weddings and other special events. Dorothea taught kindergarten at Belmont school for 30 years before retiring. She introduced her students to her love of music by playing the piano daily in class. She also had a great love of card games and became a champion duplicate bridge player. She continued to play into her late 80s. She read voraciously, worked the crossword puzzle daily, loved to shop, traveled extensively, and never met a slot machine she didn’t like. Dorothea moved from her home to Villa Pueblo many years ago. There, she ran the library for several years and often played the piano for resident sing-alongs - often as a duet with her oldest son. Dorothea is survived by her three children: Scott (Kristine) of San Rafael, Calif., Randy (Denise) of Salida, Debi Lawless (Bob) of Monument; two grandchildren, Nicole Surber (Mike) of Windsor and Ryan of Fort Collins; and two great-grand-children, Lillian and Maverick. She had quite an extended family throughout the U.S. She also is survived by several friends, both lifelong and new, as she always made friends easily. Thank you, Alberta Blanc, for all you’ve done to help Dorothea and her family! A Celebration of Life will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, June 4, at Villa Pueblo, 1111 Bonforte Blvd. In lieu of flowers, the family requests any donations be made to Sangre de Cristo Hospice. Its staff provided amazing care throughout her final days. Deus, Charles (Capt.) Capt. Charles Deus – Walsenburg World – June 7, 1904 – Obituary – Died at Augusta, Missouri, Saturday, June 4, 1904, Capt. Charles Deus, age 81 years, 9 months and 23 days. Capt. Charles Deus was a native of Germany, being born at Düsseldorf, Prussia, August 12, 1822, and came to America with his parents in 1826, settling in Missouri. During his young manhood Capt. Deus was associated with many of the now famous frontiersmen, Gen. Kit Carson, Col. St. Vrain and others. He served during the Mexican War as a member of the battalion of artillery which was sent to New Mexico from St. Louis. After the war the captain settled in New Mexico and moved from there north in Colorado. During the Ute War in 1854 when the old fort at Pueblo was destroyed, Capt. Deus marched north with his company and saw and appreciated Huerfano Park, and a few years later, about 1858 or 1859 he settled on a piece of ground where the Malachite post office now is. From that time until recently Capt. Deus was a resident of Huerfano County. He left his own home about four years ago to live with his son and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. George Muench of Augusta, Missouri, at whose home he passed away. Capt. Deus has many relatives still in Huerfano County and Pueblo and a host of friends and admirers who will be pained to hear of his death even though it was not altogether a surprise since the Captain had long since passed the three score years and ten mark. Deus, Parker (Daughter of) Daughter of Parker Deus – Walsenburg World – September 12, 1901 – The little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Parker Deus died at her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. George Markham, in St. Mary’s last Monday. Deus, Peter Peter Deus – Walsenburg World – December 13, 1904 – Peter Deus Dies in Pueblo – Peter Deus, a former and prominent citizen of Huerfano County but of late years residing in Pueblo, died in that city Friday of heart trouble. There was some talk in Pueblo of suicide on the part of Mr. Deus, but those who knew him best do not credit this idea. He leaves a wife and four children all but one of whom reside in Walsenburg. They are Mrs. Chonita Deus, Charles Deus, Antonio Deus, Oscar Deus and Nellie Deus. Sunday’s Pueblo Star-Journal says: Although no inquiry will be made into the cause of the death of Peter Deus, Deputy Sheriff, several of his friends do not hesitate to state that recently Mr. Deus had expressed his dissatisfaction with life, and intimated that they might expect to see him go quickly sometime. On his person after he expired was found a box of powerful headache powders. Three of them had been taken. It was known to his associates that during the last week he had been suffering with very severe headaches and that he was taking nerve and heart medicines to relieve them. His sudden death, while sitting in a chair without any symptoms of previous ill health, is taken as a partial indication at least that in his anxiety to cure his headache and his light regard for life he had consumed more of the powder than was consistent with safety to his system, which was easily subject to sedatives. The funeral of Mr. Deus took place, Sunday afternoon from the home of his son, Charles Deus, 140 E. 15th St., Pueblo. Peter Deus was born 44 years ago at Valve de Mexico. He had lived in Pueblo for the past 12 years. For several terms he was interpreter at the State Legislature and also served one term as a Deputy County Clerk of Huerfano County. He was a son of the late Capt. Charles Deus, a pioneer of Huerfano County, who died at Augusta, Missouri, less than a year ago. Deutscher, Alfred Alfred “Al” Deutscher - Chronicle News - August 4, 2010 - Alfred “Al” Deutscher, 65, of 918 N. Prairie St., Galesburg, died at 9:31 p.m. Saturday, July 31, 2010 in the emergency room of Galesburg Cottage Hospital. He was born February 8, 1945 in Celle, Germany, the son of Albert and Frieda Deutscher. The family moved to the United States in 1952. Al married Wanda Gregory Smith in 2001 in Las Vegas. He is survived by his wife; his mother, Frieda of Galesburg; a sister, Elfrieda (and Jim) Jackson of Brookfield, Ill.; a son, Jay (and Lori) Reynolds of Pa.; four daughters, Theresa (and Tim) Burnett of Ariz.; Jami (and Zach) Paul of Ind.; Kelly Brasseau of Va., and Sarah Deutscher of Galesburg; two step daughters, Julie and Kimberly Smith, both of Galesburg; six grandchildren, two step grandchildren, and one cousin, Eddie (and Anna) Braun of Mount Prospect, Ill. He was preceded in death by his father and a sister. Al attended Galesburg schools, including Galesburg High School, but graduated in LaGrange, Ill. He enlisted in the United States Navy in 1963 and served for nearly 10 years. He then worked as an engineer for Metro in the Chicago area before working for the Burlington Northern Railroad in Colorado. He worked for Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway in Galesburg, retiring in 2007. Al enjoyed flying, boating, fishing, riding his motorcycle, playing golf, woodworking, and spending time with his children and grandchildren. Funeral will be noon Wednesday, August 4, 2010 in Hinchliff-Pearson-West Galesburg Chapel. Rev. Tom Ek will officiate. Military rites will be conducted by Ralph M. Noble American Legion Post 285.Visitation will be 10 a.m. to noon Wednesday at the chapel. Cremation will be accorded following the funeral. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, Gordon Behrents Senior Center, or a charity of the donor's choice. DeVan, William Howard William Howard DeVan - Huerfano World - December 11, 2014 - William Howard DeVan 1954 ~ 2014 William Howard DeVan, 59, known to everyone as “Willie”, was found deceased last week in his apartment. Born in Walsenburg on December 17, 1954 to the late Edgar C. DeVan, Jr. and Lucy DeVan, Willie attended Walsenburg schools, graduating from Walsenburg High School in 1973. He worked in the Allen Mine for several years before moving to Denver where he was a truck driver for many years. Willie loved music and dancing and was a rabid Denver Broncos fan, as well as an avid reader. William is survived by 11 brothers and sisters: Edgar C. DeVan III (Consuelo) of Walsenburg; Sheila Ann Bell (Bill) of Vineland, NJ; Lucille L. Holmes (Milton) of Philadelphia, PA; Ruth L. Coleman (Dennis) of Troy, MI; Shirley J. Hayes (Michael) of Savannah, GA; Gladys L. Arthur (George) of Walsenburg; Homer M. DeVan (Debbie) of Thornton; Karen M. Mc Fadden (Clarence) of North Versailles, PA; Joe E. DeVan (Brenda) of Walsenburg; James G. DeVan (Barbara) of Seattle, WA; and Deborah L. Inge (Fred) of Aurora. He had numerous nieces and nephews, as well as many cousins, and one uncle, Ernest DeVan of Denver. Funeral Services will be held at 1 pm on Saturday, December 13, 2014 at the Boies-Ortega Memorial Chapel in Walsenburg. Devaney, Benjamin Benjamin Devaney – Walsenburg World – February 11, 1909 – Benjamin Devaney died at his home in Galesburg, Monday morning at 4:00 o’clock, from a complication of diseases, after a week’s illness, and in his death Galesburg loses one of her oldest and most respected citizens. He was a patient sufferer through his short illness and his sudden death brings us to the realization of the fact that life is of short duration and that the spirit must eventually take its flight from this body of clay to God and give it; and though silent in death his memory still lives on as a reminder of the life which he lived. Benjamin J. Devaney was born in Franklin County, North Carolina, January 21, 1921, and departed from this life January 25, 1909, at the age of 88 years and 4 days. He was married to Miss Mary Jett in Tennessee in 1849. In 1856 they moved to Cass County, Missouri, and still later, in 1869 they came to Neosho County, Kansas, where his wife died April 18, 1882. To this union 13 children were born, five dying in infancy and three later, having reached the estate of manhood and womanhood. There are still five children living: Colin R., of Elgin, Oregon; J. T., of Kansas City, Kansas; Emmit J., of Walsenburg, Colorado; Mrs. Florence McCarthy, of Kansas City, Kansas; and Mrs. Alice Looker, of Joplin, Missouri. On September 20, 1883, he was again married to his present wife. Brother Devaney became a member of the Christian church in 1886, and was a consistent Christian through all the changing years of his life and was so recognized by all with whom he came in contact. His life was gentle, and the elements so mixed in him that all the world might stand and say, “This was a man.” Funeral services were held from the Christian church by Rev. Johnson Tuesday morning at 10 o’clock and interment was made in Mt. Hope Cemetery, Galesburg. Deverich, Michael Michael Louis Deverich - Pueblo Chieftain - December 10, 2017 - Michael Louis Deverich, 85, passed away peace-fully at home on Dec. 8, 2017. He was born to Croatian immigrants, Mike and Katherine Deverich, on Oct. 9, 1932. Preceded in death by his parents; sister, Rose; and infant daughter, Michalene Rene. Survived by his wife of 62 years, Eileen; children, Michael (Toni), Mary Kay, John and Jacqueline; grandchildren, Jacob, Megan and Nicole Deverich and Michael Kelly; numerous extended family members; and his precious sheepdog, Maggie. Mike served in the U.S. Army from 1952 to 1954. He was a 1956 graduate of Colorado A&M (CSU) and retired as a ceramic engineer from CF&I after 40 years of service. He was a member of Preseren Glee Club, St. Joseph's Lodge 7 of the American Slovenian Catholic Union and past president of St. Jacob's Lodge 104 of the Croatian Fraternal Union. Cremation, Montgomery & Steward Crematorium. Memorial Mass, 10 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 12, at St. Mary Church, 307 E. Mesa Ave. Memorials may be made to the Sangre de Cristo Hospice or Okolitza Tamburitzans. DeVries, Matthew Scott Matthew Scott DeVries - Pueblo Chieftain - October 29, 2017 - Matthew Scott DeVries, 29, of Boone went to be with the Lord on Oct. 24, 2017. Matthew is survived by his children, Jayson, Aiden and Weston DeVries; parents, Mark and Susan DeVries; girlfriend, Caci Barela; grandparents, Ruth Zamora, Margie Strobel and Billy DeVries; siblings, Jeremy DeVries, Lucas (M'Lissa) DeVries, Tara (Tim) Stroesenreuther and Marcus (Kaitlyn) De-Vries; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Memorial service, 3 p.m. Wednesday, Romero Chapel. Dewell, Marilyn J. Marilyn J. Dewell - The Gazette - August 7, 2012 - Marilyn J. Dewell, age 74, passed away after a long battle with cancer on August 3, 2012 at Pikes Peak Hospice. She was born on July 17, 1938 in Walsenburg, Colorado, daughter of Louis Marcon and Josephine Repola Marcon. Marilyn attended Saint Mary High School in Walsenburg, Colorado, Class of 1956. She moved to Colorado Springs in 1970 where she became active in the home building industry. She married Lyman A. Dewell on August 3, 1974. In 1978 she was awarded "Builder of the Year" by the Home Builders Association of Colorado Springs and was the first woman elected to the Board of Directors for the HBA. She served on numerous HBA committees and was Precinct Chairman for the Republican Party. She also volunteered for Memorial Hospital. Before retiring she owned Concept Kabinet Designs. Marilyn enjoyed cooking, playing bridge, spending time in Cripple Creek, and traveling. She was a devoted mother and grandmother and loved spending time with family and friends. She is survived by a large family: son Scott Houghton and his wife Marion of Colorado Springs; son Randy Houghton of Big Lake, Alaska; daughter Lisa Scott of Durango, Colorado; grandchildren: Chase, Alyse and Tori Houghton, Seth Houghton and his wife Heather, Trevor Houghton, Tristan Houghton, Britni Henry and her husband Jake, Kelcie Scott and Trent Scott; great-grandchildren: Kaiden and Riley Henry, and Brayden Houghton; and siblings: Carol Geis of Gillette, Wyoming, Louis Marcon and his wife Sharon of Walsenburg, Colorado, and Ginny Mayville and her husband Chuck of Colorado Springs. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Lyman; son James Houghton; and daughter Mary Susan Houghton. Memorial Services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, August 10, 2012 at the Shrine of Remembrance "America the Beautiful" Chapel. Inurnment will be at the Shrine of Remembrance Chapel Mausoleum, Ethel Merman Columbarium. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Marilyn's memory to the Pikes Peak Hospice Foundation, 2550 Tenderfoot Hill Road, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80906. She was loved by many and will be missed by all. Dewhurst-Bitner, Wilma Yvonne Wilma Yvonne "Willie" Dewhurst-Bitner - Pueblo Chieftain - October 17, 2014 - Wilma Yvonne “Willie” Dewhurst-Bitner. “…Well done, good and faithful servant…” Sunrise April 22, 1939; Sunset, Oct. 10, 2014. Wilma is survived by her daughters, Ava Bitner-Brown, Rhonda Bitner, Omega Love; grandchild, Keisha Green; great-grandchild, Jayden Peters; and many friends and family. Memorial service, 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, Trinity Life Center, 36 Merritt Court, Pueblo, CO 81001. DeWitt, Ben Ben DeWitt - Pueblo Chieftain - August 13, 2017 - Ben DeWitt, passed away Aug. 9, 2017, losing his final, well-fought battle to Agent Orange exposure during his two combat tours in Vietnam. Ben once wrote of the war, "If the bullets don't get you, the jungle will." Ben was born and raised in El Paso, Texas. He entered the Army as a private in 1963, assigned to the 82nd Airborne. By 1965, his government made him an officer and a gentleman in the field artillery. Two tours in Vietnam, the first with the First Infantry Division as an artillery forward observer with 1/16th Infantry Company and the second with the Military Advisory Command Vietnam, living with the 25th ARVN Division on the Cambodian border, brought him a chest full of combat medals and an insight into combat which emerged thirty years later in his best-selling fiction. He worked in the oil fields of Texas, Wyoming and Michigan, mined copper in the open pits of Arizona and worked as a mechanic a thousand feet underground in Wyoming. He wrote seven popular adventure novels which feature many of his real-life adventures. Regardless of his occupation, Ben had a lifelong love of racing anything with a motor. During his many years with Sports Car Club of America, he won regional and divisional championships in both road racing and auto-cross. He loved racing, restoring, building, repairing, buying and selling all cars and motorcycles. Ben is survived by his loving wife, Nancy; beloved step-daughters, Amanda Hastings Drazin and Emily Hastings of Denver; and son, Paul and his wife, Kim of Alpine, Texas. A very special thank you to all those who provided such loving care during Ben's final days, including Amanda, Emily and Kim, and the wonderful caregivers of the Sangre de Cristo Hospice. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Inurnment will be at Arlington National Cemetery. Contributions may be made in Ben's name to The Wounded Warrior Project and the Sangre de Cristo Hospice. To Absent Companions! DeWitt, Wanda J. Wanda J. DeWitt - The Gazette - October 16, 2008 - Wanda J. DeWitt, 63, born in Trinidad, Colorado. Died October 12, 2008 at Memorial Hospital. Preceded in death by her parents, Fritz and Evelyn Wilson. Survived by her husband, Phil DeWitt; sister, Kathleen Ellenberger; brother, Dick Wilson; step-daughter, Heather DeWitt; and many beloved nieces and nephews. Donations in lieu of flowers may be sent to Aspen View Veterinary Hospital, 5925 Constitution Avenue, Colorado Springs, CO 80915. Dexter, Jim Jim Dexter - Huerfano World - March 1, 2014 - Jim Dexter of Walsenburg and formerly of Littleton, Colorado, went to heaven to be with the Lord on February 27, 2014. He was born June 15, 1949 in Dayton, Ohio to George James and Patricia McNab Dexter. He served 8 years in the US Army as a Communications and Security Specialist in the White House Communications Agency in Washington, D.C. He was honorably discharged in 1978 as a Staff Sergeant. On July 26, 1995 he married Judy Koon in Littleton, CO. For most of his professional life, Jim was an Executive Operations Manager and Franchise Consultant for several restaurant companies, most notably Ponderosa Steak Houses and Little Caesars Pizza. His hobbies included motorcycles, fast cars, 4-wheelers, guns, his dogs, and his kids – his own, as well young people who worked for him and attended church youth groups. Jim was preceded in death by his mother, Patricia, and his father, George, and his youngest sister, Julie Dexter. He is survived by his beloved wife Judy; his sisters, Pam (Terry) Tate, Andrea “Andy” (Jack) Crain, and Dee (Mike) Hively; his children, Jennifer (Brian) Shar, Joshua Dexter, Jessica (Grant) Wilson, Megan (Jonathan) Perkins, Garrett Dexter, Lauri Reese and Kristi O’Neill; grandchildren, Jacob, Jenae, Jeneca, Jalea and Jiana Shar, Kincaid and Finley Wilson, Solomon and Baby#2 Perkins, Kalleigh Eisley, Tarah and Alexandra Reese; one great-grandchild; and 27 nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at Huerfano Community Bible Church, Walsenburg at 11 am on Saturday, March 8, 2014. Diamond, Andrew Joseph III Andrew Joseph “Joe” Diamond III - Pueblo Chieftain - September 11, 2016 - Andrew Joseph “Joe” Diamond III, 69, passed away Sept. 6, 2016, at Parkview Medical Center. Preceded in death by his parents, Andy Diamond and Elizabeth (Musick) Diamond. Survived by his wife, Linda Diamond; children, Marcus (Amber) Diamond of Keenesburg, Colo., and Kimberly (Steve) Degenhart of Pueblo; four grandchildren, Brianna, Bryce, Regan and Isabella; his aunt, Rose Ledbetter; brother-in-law, Ronny (Norma) Urban; and numerous wonderful nieces, nephews and friends. Joe was a retired barber. He retired three years ago due to health reasons. He barbered for 43 years. He was a Vietnam veteran and was so proud of having served in the U.S. Army. Joe was a native of Pueblo. He enjoyed times with his family, riding his CanAm motorcycle and he loved being out at the race track. He worked at I-25 Speedway for several years as assistant flagman, directing cars, selling tires and working with the drivers. He wasn’t able to do this for the last two years and missed it so much. He also was a member of Eagles 145, the American Legion, and Wesley United Methodist Church. Viewing, 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2016, at George McCarthy Funeral Home. Funeral service, 10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2016, at Wesley United Methodist Church. Special thank you to the staff of Parkview ER and ICU. They are the most compassionate, caring and knowledgeable staff. Diamond, Infant Infant Diamond – Walsenburg World – July 10, 1913 – Died Tuesday, July 8, 1913, the infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Diamond, the funeral services were conducted from the home on E. 3rd St., Wednesday afternoon. Diaz, Angelina Faith Angelina Faith Diaz - Pueblo Chieftain - December 10, 2014 - Angelina Faith Diaz, infant, of Pueblo, went to be with the Lord on Dec. 4, 2014. Survived by her parents, Dominic Diaz and Everline Loudy. Memorial service, 3 p.m. Thursday, Romero Chapel. Diaz, Darrian A. Darrian A. Diaz - Pueblo Chieftain - January 15, 2017 - Darrian A. Diaz, 24, of Pueblo, went to be with the Lord on Jan. 11, 2017. Prayer service, 6 p.m. Monday, Romero Chapel, and Mass of the Resurrection, 10 a.m. Tuesday, St. Joseph Catholic Parish. Viewing prior to both services. Interment, Roselawn Cemetery. Diaz, Honey M. Honey M. Diaz - Chronicle News - July 13, 2004 - Mrs. Honey M. Diaz, prominent socialite lady from Acapulco, Mexico, passed away in Acapulco on June 29, 2004. Preceded in death by her husband, architect Carlos Diaz; two infant sons; her parents; three brothers-in-law; and one sister-in-law. Survived by her children, Edith Diaz, Carlos (Yzkra) Diaz, Silvia (Carlos) Andrew, Luis Diaz; nine grandchildren; sisters Charo Sanchez de Cima, Mrs. Loren (Maria) Archuletta, Asuncion (Enrique) Montes de Oca, Angel Morales Otanez, Jose S. (Kathy) Morales Otanez, Teresa Marty; numerous nieces and nephews, and many dear friends. Funeral Mass at the Cathedral of Sacred Heart in Acapulco, Mexico, followed by cremation and inurnment at the Sacred Heart Cathedral. Diaz, Hope Hope Diaz - Pueblo Chieftain - April 28, 2015 - Hope Diaz, 86, went to be with the Lord on April 25, 2015. “To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord.” II Corinthians 5:8 She was a devoted wife and loving mother. Survived by her loving husband of 68 years, Leo Diaz; children, Ron (Rosalie) Diaz, Dennis (Judy) Diaz and Peggy (Tony) Armijo; sisters, Josie Sandoval, Martha Gonzales and Genevieve (John) Elizondo; sister-in-law, Irene (Fred) Carillo; and brother-in-law, Joe Diaz; eight grandchildren, Larry Diaz, Michael Diaz, Chad Armijo, Amy Diaz- Elson, Jared Diaz, Rae Ann Armijo, Derek Diaz and Jordan Armijo; 13 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Lula Mehan; siblings, Lou Chavez, Edna Sanchez, Joe and Manuel Mehan; and daughter-in-law, Veronica Diaz. Hope was a kind and loving mother who liked to prepare and share delicious meals and visit with her family. She taught her children and grandchildren to respect and treat others kindly. She will be sadly missed by all who knew her. Viewing, 9 a.m. followed by funeral Mass at 10 a.m., Wednesday, April 29, 2015, at St. Mary Catholic Church, 217 E. Mesa Ave. Interment, Imperial Memorial Gardens, followed by reception. Love is happiness, hope, faith and life all rolled into one – that was our mom, grandma, great-grandma and dad’s wife. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made directly to your favorite local charity. Diaz, Jorel Rene Jorel Rene Diaz - Pueblo Chieftain - April 2, 2016 - Jorel Rene Diaz, 26, passed Thursday, March 26, 2016. He was a United States Army information technology specialist, airborne paratrooper and veteran of the war in Afghanistan. The most fearless man we’ve ever met. A hyper-independent spirit who never took “no” for an answer! Always blazing his own path and following his dreams! We are and will always remain in awe of what you accomplished in such a short amount of time on this planet. You are now forever young. Forever eluding anything negative that comes your way. Forever the enigma that you didn’t even know you were. I hope that we can muster the strength and fearlessness that came so easy to you. Gone too soon is but an understatement. We love you forever and always; now you can ride free beyond the stars and throughout the universe. Service for Jorel will be at 2 p.m. today, April 2, at Imperial Funeral Home. Diaz, Joseph Joseph Mario Diaz - Pueblo Chieftain - July 1, 2014 - Joseph Mario Diaz, 78, of Pueblo, went to be with the Lord on June 28, 2014. Funeral service, 2 p.m. Wednesday, Ecumenical Church of Pueblo West. Diaz, Leo Leo Diaz - Pueblo Chieftain - May 16, 2017 - Leo Diaz, 92, went to be with our Lord on May 12, 2017. “To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord.” II Corinthians 5:8. He was a devoted husband and loving father. He is survived by his sons, Ron (Rosalie) Diaz, Dennis (Judy) Diaz; and daughter, Peggy (Tony) Armijo; sister, Irene (Fred) Carillo; brothers, Joe Diaz and Richard Diaz; sisters-in-law, Martha Gonzales and Genevieve (John) Elizondo; eight grandchildren, Larry Diaz, Michael Diaz, Chad Armijo, Amy Diaz-Elson, Jared Diaz, Rae Ann Armijo, Derek Diaz and Jordan Armijo; 14 great-grandchildren; and four great-great grandchildren. Preceded in death by his loving wife, Hope; parents, Leopoldo and Concepcion Diaz; sisters, Sophie McIlwain, Elaine Cruz and Vera Apodaca; and brothers, Joaquin, Manuel and Luther; and daughter-in-law, Veronica Diaz. Leo was a kind father with a funny sense of humor who loved family gatherings, listening to music and dancing with his wife. He taught his children and grandchildren to respect and treat others kindly. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him. He graduated from Central High School. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He was a signal man (Seaman 3rd Class) in the Pacific Theater and received the Asiatic Pacific 4- Star Medal and the American Area Victory Ribbon. Leo retired from Kinney Shoe Stores in 1987, and then became a Master Gardener. Special thanks to the wonderful staff at Spanish Peaks Veterans’ Community Living Center for the great care and love they provided to our father. Funeral Mass, 10 a.m. Thursday, May 18, at St. Mary Church, 307 E. Mesa. Military honors by Pueblo Veterans Ritual Team and interment, Imperial Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Pueblo Cooperative Care or Los Pobres in Avondale. Diaz, Letisha May Letisha May Breedlove Diaz - Pueblo Chieftain - March 18, 2015 - Letisha May Breedlove Diaz, 90, born in Kendrick, Miss., March 23, 1914, passed away on March 16, 2015, Pueblo, Colo. A story that lends to the career path of May is one of her childhood memories. She was teaching an African American girl to read as a young child and was threatened not to continue. It was at that point she claimed to want to help others, which led to her education and certification as a registered nurse. Her caregiving prowess was later a testament validated in the caring of her loving husband, Pete. Nursing was her primary career, but she and Pete were also certified real estate agents and partners in the auto sales industry. May articulated her interest in gardening, cooking, preserving many vegetables and fruits she had grown in her own gardens, and crocheting. She was well read in the Bible, medical, do-it-yourself handbooks and cooking. She had many fishing stories of the times she enjoyed with her children and her late husband, Pete and of all the fishing holes she found during her youth. May enjoyed Mother Nature. Preceded in death by her husband, Pete Celestino Diaz; parents, William Hiram Breedlove and Letty Ethel Walton Breedlove; and Breedlove siblings, Clyde (Mary), Martha (Edison), Frances (Scefis), Ruth (Bachus), Jane (Chartier), W.H. Jr.; daughters, Patricia Jane Harper and Aileen Bernadette Diaz. Survived by her sister-in-law, Mary Barajas; and children Elizabeth (Doyle), Shirley, Stella (Don), Karen (Butch); step-mother of Catherine, Pete (Heather), Rosalie (David), Daniel (Pam), John, Marlene, Paulette, Paul (Carla), Caroline, Brian; and numerous grandchildren, nieces and nephews. A viewing will be from noon to 2 p.m. Thursday, March 19, followed by a service at 2 p.m. all held at Imperial Funeral Home. Diaz, Sadie Sadie Diaz - Pueblo Chieftain - November 15, 2017 - Sadie Diaz of Pueblo met the eyes of the Lord on Nov. 10, 2017, surrounded by her family. She was born in Ojo Feliz, N.M., to Guillermo and Elvira Casias, who preceded her in death. She also was preceded in death by her loving husband, Joe Diaz; brothers, Jose, Herman, Wilfred and Bobby Casias; sister, Rose Gonzales; and brother-in-law, Estevan Gonzales. She is survived by her children, David, Darla, Michael, Nadine, Debbie and Carl; grandchildren, Amber, Mikey, Christopher (Angela); great-grandchildren, Benjamin, Xzaiden and Kian; stepmother, Clara Casias; brothers, Margarito (Anna), Roger (Balbina), John (Melanie) Casias; sisters, Theresa (Mike) Casias, Veronica (Carlos) Sedillo; sisters-in-law, Alice, Mabel, Effie Casias, Liz Diaz; special family members, John, Sara, Aselina and Dionisio; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, godchildren and friends. She enjoyed cooking for everyone. Sadie enjoyed her family, especially her grandchildren. A rosary will be held at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 16, at Imperial Funeral Home. Her funeral service will be at 10 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 17 in the Imperial Funeral Home Chapel, with burial to follow. Diaz-Felix, Jesus I. Jesus I. "Chico" Diaz-Felix - Pueblo Chieftain - September 23, 2015 - Jesus I. “Chico” Diaz-Felix, 60, went to be with the Lord on Sept. 10, 2015. Preceded in death by his father, Jesus Diaz Sr.; and mother, Lydia Felix. Jesus is survived by his sister, M.J. Diaz-Felix; son, J.D. IV; best friend, Modesto Jiron; loving girlfriend, Vicky Schmid; and numerous friends and relatives. Jesus served in the U.S. Army, receiving an honorable discharge in 1976. Funeral service will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, Romero Chapel. Relatives and friends will be received at Romero Courtesy Hall following service. Interment with military honors will be at noon on Monday, Sept. 29, 2015, at Fort Logan National Cemetery. DiCamillo, Pasquale Pasquale DiCamillo – Walsenburg World – July 22, 1909 – Died at Midway, Saturday, July 17, 1909, Pasquale DiCamillo, age 48 years, 8 months. Deceased met his death by fall of rock in the Midway Mine. The coroner’s jury brought in a verdict of unavoidable accident. The deceased was a widower and has no relatives in this country. He was born in Italy. The body was taken charge of by Undertaker Cox. Dice, Edwin Edwin J. Dice - Pueblo Chieftain - August 28, 2016 - Edwin J. Dice, 79, passed away unexpectedly on Aug. 19, 2016, at St. Mary-Corwin Medical Center in Pueblo. Edwin was born in Grand Rapids, Mich., and was a graduate of Western Michigan University. He was a retired teacher from Pueblo School District 60 and was a member of the American Contract Bridge League. Mr. Dice was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Cora Dice; sister, Norma Dice; and brother, Ken Dice; as well as his in-laws, Clark and Ardis Braymen. Ed is survived by his wife, Mary Jo; his brothers, Robert (Carol) and Marvin (Lorraine); his sister-in-law, Julie, all of Grand Rapids, Mich.; and by a sister-in-law, Nancy (Jack) Fields, of Lincoln, Neb. Ed is also survived by many nieces, nephews and other relatives. At his request, no public services will be held. DiChellis, David Keith David Keith DiChellis - Pueblo Chieftain - March 30, 2016 - David Keith DiChellis, 65, passed away March 24, 2016. Survived by his siblings, James B. DiChellis, Deborah Fox, Mary (Dave) Grahek, Margaret “Peggy” Browne, Joanna (Bill) Argys and John (Debra) DiChellis; numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his father, James DiChellis; and mother, Julia DiChellis Pace. David graduated from Central High School and SCSC, earning a BS degree in industrial arts. He was a volunteer at St. Mary Corwin Hospital. Funeral Mass, 3 p.m. Thursday at Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, 414 W. 11th St. Interment, 10 a.m. Friday at Trinidad Catholic Cemetery. Dick, Edward Edward Dick – Walsenburg World – January 22, 1904 – Died on Tuesday evening at 6:30 o’clock, Edward, the 11-year-old son of Mr. William Dick, of diphtheria. Funeral services were private and were conducted at the grave at 3 o’clock Wednesday afternoon. Edward was taken sick only about a week before his death. He was a very bright little fellow and had many friends all of whom will be sorry to learn of his death. The bereaved parent has the sympathy of the entire community. Dick, George Jr. George Dick Jr. – Walsenburg World – March 12, 1908 – Suicide – George Dick, Jr., committed suicide this morning about 2 o’clock by drinking carbolic acid. After drinking the acid he called for mustard and water, but before the antidote could be administered he was burned so badly as to be beyond relief. Doctors Matthews and Lester were summoned but did not arrive in time to avert the catastrophe. The deceased was a son of George Dick, the well-known real estate man of Huerfano County. George Dick, Jr., was 21 years of age on March 4. What caused the young man to take the poison remains a mystery. Dick, Jeanette Mrs. Jeanette Robertson Dick – Walsenburg World – March 25, 1894 – Mrs. Jeanette Robertson, wife of Mr. James Dick died at their home at 4 o’clock on Sunday morning, March 18, of pneumonia. Since she was first attacked by this disease, there has been little hope for recovery, though she seemed better at intervals, yet had she recovered from this attack that would have proved but a brief lease of life, for a tumorous growth was pressing upon the heart that ere long would have checked its throbbing. She was conscious of her condition and gave minute directions for her funeral and the care of her only child and then met her end without a murmur. Mrs. Dick was a native of the County of Fife, Scotland, and was 34 years and seven months old. She was married to Mr. Dick about 12 years ago. Four children were born to them, of whom only one, a lad of seven, remains. She was a woman of good intelligence, energetic and amiable in disposition, “thoroughly good and true,” as one of her more intimate friends said of her. She joined the church in her youth and maintained her hope in Christ to the end. Her last appearance in public was at the Burns Festival, where she delighted the audience with her songs. She will be sadly missed by the large circle of friends among whom she was a favorite, but more so in the home, by the husband and the son, whom she loved all the more fondly that he alone was left of the group of four. The funeral services were held on Monday afternoon at the Methodist Church and attended by a large number, Rev. Cooper officiating. The services were tender and impressive, the music touching every heart. Thus one by one they are passing to the great beyond, and soon to each of us will the summons come and we shall go forth to return no more. Dick, John Sr. John Dick Sr. – Walsenburg World – April 6, 1899 – Died on Wednesday evening, March 29, John Dick, Sr., age 66 years. John Dick Sr. came to the United States from Scotland in 1881 and for a year made his home in Walsenburg; but in 1882 moved to his ranch at the foot of the Spanish Peaks where, until the death of Mrs. Dick last summer, the old couple resided and had one of the best farms in the country. Mr. Dick has been ailing for some time, his stomach refusing to accept nourishment, and this with grief over the death of his wife was the cause of his death. He leaves six sons and two daughters to mourn his loss, one of the latter now residing in Scotland. George, James, will, John, Andrew and Robert; with the other daughter, Mrs. Elwell, are all residents of this County. The funeral occurred on Friday from the Baptist Church, Rev. Butts conducting the services. The family has sympathy of their many friends in this County in their affliction. LaVeta Advertiser. Dick, Mary Mary Dick – Walsenburg World – July 11, 1905 – Mary, the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Dick, died Saturday evening after a brief but severe illness. The little one was scarcely seven months old when she passed away. The funeral services were held at the residence at 3 o’clock Sunday afternoon and at St. Mary’s church immediately following. Dick, Robert Robert Dick – Walsenburg World – March 11, 1915 – Robert Dick Dead – Robert Dick, age 47 years, a prominent and highly esteemed resident of Walsenburg, Colorado, died at a local hospital Wednesday evening following a six-week illness of pneumonia. Deceased came to Pueblo for medical treatment, but not until the ailment has secured a stronghold upon him and although everything known to medical science was resorted to in an effort to relieve the patient he gradually sank until death last evening ended the battle. Mr. Dick, a native of Scotland, came to this country at an early age, and many years ago settled in Walsenburg. Deceased was a brother of the late William Dick, the President of the Huerfano Trading Company of Walsenburg, who was assassinated by highwaymen on the afternoon of February 13, last, 2 miles west of Walsenburg, while driving an automobile containing a large sum of money intended for use by him in paying off the employees of the Oakview Mine near Walsenburg. Deceased was in the local hospital, at the time of the tragic death of William Dick, and it is believed that grief over the death of his brother, to whom he was deeply devoted, played a part against the patient in his battle for life. Deceased is survived by the following relatives: three brothers, George, Andrew and James, all residents of Walsenburg, a brother, John, residing at 914 W. 11th St., Pueblo; two sisters, Mrs. Anna Elwell of Walsenburg and Mrs. Jane Strachan residing in Scotland. The remains were removed to McCarthy’s Funeral Chapel where they are being held to await the completion of funeral arrangements, and the arrival of relatives from Walsenburg who will accompany the remains to that city, where the funeral will be held at a time and place to be determined later. Pueblo Chieftain. The funeral services will be held at Walsenburg, Saturday, March 13. Walsenburg World – March 18, 1915 – The relatives of Mr. Robert Dick wish to extend thanks to the many friends who show their kindness at the time of the death and funeral of Robert Dick. Dick, William William Dick – Walsenburg World – February 18, 1915 – William Dick Assassinated – Shot down from Ambush While on His Way to Oakview Mine – While calmly sitting in the District Court room Saturday afternoon where he was a witness in a case being tried before the court, word was brought to James B. Dick that his brother, William Dick, who had left 20 minutes before in an automobile carrying money to pay the miners at the Oakview Mine, had been ambushed and shot to death just before reaching the town lake. Word of the assassination was brought in by Gabe Furphy who was in an automobile following the same road and only about half a mile behind Mr. Dick. Mr. Furphy heard the shots and saw two men emerge from under the bridge over the intake ditch of the Coler Reservoir at the same time that Mr. Dick’s car left the road and plunged into the ditch. He then turned his car and hurried back to town and noted that the men hurried across the prairie toward the hogback to the north. As soon as the news reached the Sheriff’s office and the citizens learned of the deed, an armed posse hurried to the scene of the tragedy in automobiles. From there they took up the trail of the men, but owing to the nature of the country the search had to be made on foot and on horseback. When darkness arrived that night no definite results had been found. The search for the assassins continued all day Sunday and on Monday bloodhounds were put on the trail from the tracks made by the men under the bridge and which had been carefully preserved. The dogs, however, did not seem to be able to hold the trail after a certain distance although it led across the hogback and toward the Black Hills. It is well known in Walsenburg that Dick went to the Oakview Mine frequently with a large payroll, and it is assumed that the two assassins knew this. He obtained the $6,500 at the First National Bank of Walsenburg and started out shortly before 3 o’clock. The ambush occurred near what is known as the “town lake” which is the source of Walsenburg’s water supply. A ditch runs alongside the road and there is a bridge over this ditch. According to Furphy, the two men were concealed under this ditch. The empty shells found near the bridge indicate that the two men were armed with 30.30 rifles. Four shells were found and it is thought that these were all the shots fired. Three of the bullet struck the car Dick was driving. One bullet hit the radiator and two more went through the windshield, which was half down. Dick was shot twice, once through the breast, and once through the head, this last bullet entering over his right eye. It is thought that one of the bullets which went through the windshield was the one that entered his breast. The fourth shot, which did not touch the car, was probably the one which struck him in the head. Furphy says he heard the shots as they were fired but was not alarmed until he saw Dick’s car leave the road and plunge into the ditch. Those who covered the ground where the killing occurred, say that the attacking party was not more than 65 feet from Dick when they shot him. The bullet that entered his breast is thought to have pierced his heart and he was probably instantly killed. His machine, after it left the road, climbed the embankment of the ditch, went down it and through the ditch itself, finally bringing up against the opposite bank. When the posse reached the scene, Dick was hanging head downward out of the car. His feet were in the car and were caught about the post of the steering wheel. Sheriff Farr, who is attempting to track down the two men, scouts the robbery theory. He says the compartment in which the money was hidden was only the seat box, and the money could have been obtained by lifting the back seat cushion. Dick was driving a Ford which he used frequently, although he owned a larger car. Walsenburg World – February 18, 1915 – Well Known in Pueblo – William Dick was well known in Pueblo, and two of his daughters and a son were in Pueblo when the crime was committed. They were guests of Fred O. Roof, cashier of the Minnequa Bank here, who was associated with the dead man in several business enterprises and is President of the First National Bank of Walsenburg. Mr. Roof was notified of the crime about 3:30. The two daughters of the dead man were at the Roof home and the son was at the First National Bank here. Mr. Roof brought the two women to the bank, where he picked up the son. Hailing a passing car which happened to be that of E. I. Crockett, Mr. Roof piled the dead man’s children in it and rushed them to the Union Station. The Walsenburg train leaves at 4:00 p.m. and the son and two daughters just made it. All were greatly shocked by the news of their father’s death. William Dick came from Scotland 30 years ago. He started as a mine worker and by thrift, energy and sound judgment, built up a fortune estimated at between $300,000 and $500,000. He was president of the Huerfano Trading Company, which controls 20 or more stores through the mining region. He was also president of the Walsenburg Mercantile Company, and controlled several mines. He is not an official of the Oakview Mine, but controls the store there and it was his custom to carry the mine payroll every two weeks. He had several other children besides those visiting here. Pueblo Star Journal. Walsenburg World – February 18, 1915 – Death of William Dick – Died at Walsenburg, Colorado, on Saturday, February 13, 1915, Mr. William Dick, aged 49 years, 4 months and 10 days. One of the worst tragedies ever enacted in Huerfano County occurred when William Dick in the prime of life was shot down and instantly killed on Saturday afternoon, February 13, 1915, by unknown parties. Mr. Dick was born in Dunfernline, Scotland, October 3, 1865. At the age of 19 he with his brothers came to the United States and directly to Huerfano County, where they worked in the coal mines. He with his brother James soon afterward went into business together. He married Miss Mary O’Brien, who died 12 years ago, leaving four children, one of them Ed, died a short time after. In 1904 he married Miss Margaret Lillis. Five children were born to this union. Mr. Dick was of splendid physique and had never known a sick day in his life. He was entirely a self-made man and of exceptional business ability. At the time of his death he was President of the Huerfano Trading Company and the Walsenburg Mercantile Company, a director of the First National Bank and interested in several mining companies. The loss of his life will be greatly felt and in this community the esteem in which he was held was shown by the immense crowd that gathered here from the county and state to see him laid to rest and in the number of floral contributions. His funeral is said to be the largest ever held in Huerfano County. Mr. William Dick leaves to mourn his loss, a wife and two daughters, Mrs. Bermie Klein and Miss Florence Dick; five sons, James, William Jr., George, Robert and Thomas; two sisters, Mrs. Elwell of this city and Mrs. Jeanne Stracham in Scotland, and five brothers, James Dick, Robert Dick, George Dick and Andrew Dick all of this city, and John Dick of Pueblo. After the services at the church the procession continued on its way to the cemetery were further services in accordance with the customs of the church were observed. The number of automobiles carriages and pedestrians who followed the body to the last resting place was probably the largest in history of the town and county. Everything, in fact, indicated the high esteem in which Mr. Dick was held in the community. Walsenburg World – February 18, 1915 – Funeral of William Dick – The funeral of William Dick who was assassinated by parties near the town lake last Saturday, took place from St. Mary’s Church on Monday afternoon at 2:30. Fully 2,000 people gathered to pay their respects to the memory of the deceased. Throngs of friends and well-wishers continued to present themselves at the house where the remains lay in state all day Sunday and Monday morning. Besides the services at the church the Elks gathered at their hall and held a Lodge of Sorrow, marching from there Dickens, Sarah Jean Sarah Jean (Young) Dickens - Pueblo Chieftain - April 23, 2016 - Sarah Jean (Young) Dickens, Jan. 27, 1959-April 6, 2016. Survived by children, Veronica Romines, Robert Whit-worth and James (Joie) Romines; grandchildren, Robert and Michael Riffe, James Jr. and Daniel Romines; other family and many friends. Memorial service, 4 p.m. April 24, 2016, at Grace Community Bible Church. Dickerhoof, Bob Bob Dickerhoof - Chronicle News - September 24, 2009 - Bob Dickerhoof was a former resident of Stonewall and former student of Trinidad High School in the mid-40's. He passed away suddenly and went to see his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on July 2, 2009. Bob attended Kansas State University and remained an ardent Wildcat fan. He served in the Navy during the Korean Conflict. He was a motorcyclist and was known as the "Flying Dutchman" by many motorcycle enthusiasts. Bob started many ventures as an entrepreneur and eventually retired as a line driver for Roadway Trucking with over one million miles. He was a member of St. Stephen’s United Methodist Church in Albuquerque, New Mexico, where he and his wife, Pam, served as a greeter joyfully welcoming all who came. The Dickerhoof family will be providing food and refreshments following the service. All are welcome to come and share in our memory of "Bob.” Dickerhoof, Marion Eugene Marion Eugene (Gene) Dickerhoof - Chronicle News - July 9, 2012 - Marion Eugene (Gene) Dickerhoof was born in Burlingame, Kansas on January 14, 1943, to Virginia and Clyde Dickerhoof. His brother, Daryl, was two at that time. Clyde was a farmer and after two years of flooding, the family moved to Trinidad, Colorado, so that he could work at the Baldy Canyon Coal Mine which was run by his uncle. Times were tough but fishing for trout, the family garden, and a yearly side of beef from Kansas relatives helped keep food on the table. Income was supplemented by money his mother earned from teaching piano and the sale of fishing flies that his parents tied. Although Gene came from humble beginnings, his life was a happy one. Growing up both he and his brother were involved in athletics and became Eagle Scouts. His parents were determined that their sons would have a good education. Gene was accepted to Colorado School of Mines in Golden on a football scholarship and he worked in the school cafeteria. In January of 1966, Gene graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Metallurgy. He had participated in the Army ROTC and upon graduation drove to Ft. Benning, Georgia for airborne training. Before reporting to the Corp of Engineers in Ft. Belvoir, Virginia, Gene stopped in New York City to visit Noreen Castner who was studying voice at the Manhattan School of Music. They had known one another in school and the Methodist Church as they were growing up. Gene and Noreen dated for a year and he proposed before leaving for Pleiku, Vietnam in February, 1967. Gene and Noreen were married in Trinidad on August 2, 1968, and immediately left on a three month honeymoon to Europe. They had purchased a Triumph TR 250 for pickup in England and traveled in 13 countries. That was the beginning of a lifetime of travel. They returned to NYC with only $50 in their pockets and immediately found jobs to sustain them until Noreen began rehearsals for a four month singing tour and Gene went to La Crosse, Wisconsin for a six month course with the Trane Company. In July of 1969, Noreen and Gene drove to San Francisco to begin work with Trane. On July 1, 1970, they moved into an English Tudor house they purchased in Oakland. Darren was born early the following morning. Gene began fixing up the house and added a large apartment on the lower level. He loved the construction and the income from the rental paid the mortgage. It was then that he decided he wanted to be a builder, so he sold their home and moved the family into a tiny house on a double lot a few blocks away. The property was zoned for apartments and Gene designed two four-plexes and purchased a Bobcat tractor so that he could do the excavation for the garages. Matthew arrived on August 4, 1972. Gene became licensed as a General Contractor, quit his job, and attended Merritt College three nights a week to take courses in real estate. The following years were happy ones as the family literally lived on the job site. Gene was fascinated with the town of Carmel-by-the-Sea and in 1977 he purchased a house in need of remodeling on a double lot just five blocks from the ocean. Kimberly joined the family on January 30, 1979. Each year Gene would purchase a home to remodel and every summer the family would travel. Gene and Noreen were active in the Church of the Wayfarer. They also had a den of 8 Cub Scouts and Gene served as the Pack Master for three years. They loved attending school and athletic events in which the kids were involved. When Darren started the Construction Engineering Management program at OSU in 1988, Gene began purchasing investment properties in need of repair. Then Matt enrolled at OSU in 1991. Gene was ready for a change and he and Noreen moved to Corvallis. Although Gene intended to retire, he quickly realized that the creativity of designing and building with his sons was what he loved. During his time working with them, they remodeled and built approximately one million square feet of retail space. Though he worked all over Oregon and neighboring states, some of his more notable projects in Corvallis included the conversion of the original CH2M Hill headquarters into University Plaza and the remodel of the old Rite Aid into Market of Choice. He was proud that Dickerhoof Properties won the Corvallis - Benton Chamber Coalition Business of the Year Award in 2010. After Kim's graduation from the University of Maryland, she eventually moved to Portland. Gene was so happy that all three kids were close enough that the family could often gather together. On May 10th, Gene had major surgery to remove a tumor in his bladder. He spent 11 days in the OHSU hospital and was recovering nicely. He was at Kim's home in Portland when a blood clot moved to his lungs. After rushing him back to OHSU he passed away on the 23rd. The family and the doctors were stunned and remain in shock. Gene is survived by Noreen, his wife of 43 years; son and daughter-in-law, Darren and Kristen Dickerhoof of Corvallis; son, Matthew Dickerhoof of Bend; daughter and son-in-law, Kimberly and Shawn McEuen of Portland; grandsons Maxwell and Maguire Dickerhoof of Corvallis; step granddaughter, Tatum McEuen of Portland; and brother, Daryl Dickerhoof of Mt. Vernon, Washington. A Celebration of Life for Gene was held in his yard on June 3rd. The Reverend Charles Anker of Carmel offered a eulogy and prayer. Burial was in Golden, Colorado. Dickerhoof, Virginia Virginia Wilson Dickerhoof - Chronicle News - October 22, 2007 - Virginia was born to Ed and Nettie Wilson in Council Grove, Kansas on December 6, 1917. She, her older sister, and two older brothers were raised on a farm. Living in a rural farming area she rode a horse to school. During her high school years Virginia lived in town and worked at a local drug store. In May of 1937 she graduated from Eskridge High School. After graduation, she was employed in the Harveyville Drug Store. It was there she met her husband. On February 6, 1939, Virginia married Clyde Dickerhoof of Burlingame, Kansas. After the wedding they resided on his mother’s farm just south of Burlingame. Their sons Daryl and M. Eugene (Gene) were born there. In 1946, after their land was flooded for three years in a row, the family moved to Trinidad, Colorado where her husband worked in the coal mine and later for the State Highway. Virginia taught piano lessons for over 50 years and loved the interaction with her students. Any spare moments were spent tying fishing flies and the income from their sales and her piano lessons helped sustain the family through many mine strikes and lean years. Virginia was active in the Trinidad Methodist Church serving on the Pastor–Parish Relations Board, as substitute organist, and as superintendent of the Primary Department for 15 years. She joined Eastern Star in 1957 and was organist for many years. She also served as installation musician for DeMolay and Rainbow for Girls. Virginia and Clyde enjoyed traveling to Europe, the Caribbean, and most of the United States including Alaska. Numerous car trips were taken to visit their sons’ families. Family was all important to Virginia and she hand made quilts for each of her nine grandchildren. She had a way of making each one of them feel important by cooking them various shaped pancakes and making them lunches so that they could go fishing with their grandpa. Even as the grandchildren got older, they remained close to her so she could be part of her seven great grandchildren’s lives. After 56 years of marriage her husband died and Virginia decided to move to Corvallis, Oregon to be near Gene and his family. She lived in her own apartment at Samaritan Village for the past nine years. While there, she made many wonderful and close friends. Watching football was a lifetime joy and she was delighted when the Oregon State Beavers beat Cal last weekend. Over time Virginia’s heart weakened which resulted in her death on October 14th. Although Virginia came from humble beginnings, her demeanor was one of grace and dignity. She judged no one and never knew a stranger. She was a great mom, mother–in-law, grandmother and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Virginia was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, sister and four brothers. She is survived by Daryl and Marilyn, Mount Vernon, WA: Gene and Noreen, Corvallis, OR; grandchildren Eric and Julie Dickerhoof, Bakersfield, CA: Scott and Michelle Dickerhoof, Andrew and Kate Dickerhoof, Krista and Paul Hernandez, all of Mount Vernon, WA; Josh Dickerhoof, Baton Rouge, LA; Darren and Kristen Dicker-hoof, Corvallis, OR; Matthew Dicker-hoof, Bend, OR; Kimberly Dickerhoof, Portland, OR: and seven great-grandchildren; Rebekah, Mercy, Moriah, Rachel, Nathan, Maxwell, and Maguire. Other numerous relatives survive her. Viewing will be from 9:00-11:30 at Mullare-Murphy Funeral Home on Thursday, October 25th. Burial will be at the Masonic Cemetery at noon and a memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. at Mullare-Murphy Funeral Home. A celebration of Virginia’s life will be held at Samaritan Village in Corvallis on Sunday, December 9th. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to SV Bus Fund or SV House Committee, 285 NW 35th St, Corvallis, OR 97330. Dickerson, Howard Cpl. Howard Dickerson – Walsenburg World – June 27, 1918 – Cpl. Howard Dickerson, a former Colorado man, is reported dead from wounds received in battle in the casualty list issued in Washington. He enlisted in May, 1917, in Trinidad and went to France for active duty in the engineering corps in September. Dickey, Thomas Allen Thomas Allen Dickey - Pueblo Chieftain - March 23, 2017 - Thomas Allen Dickey, 59, Memorial service, 3 p.m. today, Romero Chapel. Dickie, Grace Jolly Grace Jolly Dickie - Imperial Funeral Home - March 21, 2003 - Grace Jolly Dickie passed away March 19, 2003. Grace was born February 16, 1915, in Trinidad, Colo. After several years of teaching in Colorado, she went to work for Kirkland AFB in Albuquerque, N.M. She retired from Kirkland after 40 years of service. Grace was a past President of the Albuquerque chapter of A.A.U.W. She was preceded in death by her husband of 48 years, James Dickie, and her parents, William and Henrietta Jolly. She is survived by her sister Etta (Joe) Klovas, nephew, Jim (Pam) Klovas, nieces Lori and Katie Klovas, and numerous cousins. Graveside services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, March 24 at the Masonic Cemetery in Trinidad. Reverend Patrick O. Hurley from Westminster Presbyterian Church, in Pueblo, will officiate. Arrangements made by Imperial Palace Funeral Home, Pueblo. Dickinson, Richard Thomas Richard Thomas Dickinson - Chronicle News - April 9, 2013 - Richard Thomas Dickinson, 69, was born in Pueblo to Mary Dell (Parrish) and Jess Noel Dickinson June 25, 1943, and passed away on April 4, 2013, in Trinidad. The family moved to Trinidad, where Rich, his brother Jim and his sister Mary Sue attended school. Rich graduated from Trinidad High School in 1961. He began his plumbing career with Tom's Plumbing in Raton, N.M., shoveling coal. He then moved to Denver and worked for City Plumbing in Boulder. In the 60s, Rich became a licensed Master Plumber and in May 1970 moved back to Trinidad to open his own business, The Plumbing Shoppe. He, also, had a contractors and journeyman license in New Mexico. Rich wasn't always a plumber. As a teen he went to Texas with his buddy Les Clifford to work as a cowboy. Later on he worked in Denver at a cardboard box factory and sold pots & pans door to door. Rich also owned Double R Rental with Richard Mosher and D & M Ice with John Micheliza. Rich loved working on steam boilers and installing radiant floor heating. Also, he enjoyed fixing up his old 1946 panel, doing all the bodywork himself. He liked to do woodworking, tinkering with metal lathes and little odds and ends around the shop. Up until his passing, he was still working. Preceded in death by his son Richie, parents Jess and Mary Dell, in-laws Paul and Josephine Tortorice, brothers-in-laws Joe and Paul Tortorice, numerous relatives and special friends Les Clifford, Walt Gissell, Jack Gibson, Albert Puterbaugh, Howy Mason, Carl Connell, Leonard Larsen, John Jasdzewski, Les Parrill, Richard "Motor" Mosher and Ralph Romero. Rich leaves behind his wife of almost 30 years, Bernadette, brother Jim (Beret) Dickinson, sister Mary Sue (Jim) Mangino, brother-in-law Anthony (Eileen) Tortorice, sister-in-law Charlene Tortorice, children Roxanne (Jay) Offerson, Tony Tortorice and Emily Dickinson, grandchildren Crystal and Jolene Tortorice, great-grandsons Brennon and Chase, and soon to be born great-granddaughter. And very special four-legged family member, Bosco. Nieces and nephews Ken (Monica) Dickinson and family, Mike Dickinson and family, Suzanne Mangino, Nick (Martha) Mangino, David (Gina) Mangino, Shandell (Marshall) Graves and family, Erik (Melissa) Tortorice and family, Kim Tortorice and Joey Tortorice. Special cousin Jerry Parrish, adopted family Bill and Kristin Thurston and family, and very special friends Bill Cox, Harry Taylor, David Vigil, Charlie Hagen, Chuck Cambruzzi, Anthony Martinet, Randy Jeffryes, Walter Langer, John Micheliza, Ray Patti, PJ Tomsic, Frank Falsetto, Jim Saracino, Jack Soderstrom and many more friends. Pallbearers are Nick and David Mangino, Marshall Graves, Charlie Hagen, Bill Thurston and Walter Langer. Honorary pallbearers are Jerry Parrish, Bill Cox, Harry Taylor, Anthony Martinet, David Vigil, Chuck Cambruzzi, Randy Jeffryes, PJ Tomsic, Frank Falsetto, Jack Soderstrom, and all his many friends. Visitation will be Thursday, April 11, 2013, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. and Friday morning April 12, from 9 a.m. to noon at Mullare-Murphy Funeral Home. Funeral Service will be Friday, April 12, at 1 p.m. at First Christian Church with Pastor Carey Nelson officiating. Private burial of the ashes will occur at a later date. The family has entrusted Mullare-Murphy Funeral Home with the arrangements. Dickson, Betty Ann Betty Ann Dickson - Pueblo Chieftain - June 4, 2017 - Betty Ann Dickson. Betty Ann Head was born in Savannah, Mo., and passed peacefully in Pueblo, Colo., following a brief illness. Betty married Donald E. Dickson in 1952; together, they moved from Missouri and raised two sons. The family moved from Rocky Ford to Pueblo in 1968, where Betty worked for School District No. 60 for 25 years before retiring in 1993; she especially enjoyed her many years at Central High School's library. Preceded in death by her oldest son, Ricky Dickson; her parents, Robert Head and Mabel Finkenstadt; and her husband of 63 years, Don Dickson. Survived by son, Michael Dickson (Lori) of Centennial, Colo.; brothers, Phil Head (Tracy) of Sylmar, Calif., and Chuck Finkenstadt (Cindy) of Colorado Springs, Colo.; granddaughters Kristen, Jordan and Madison; and great-grand-daughters, Hailey and Jillian. Betty also leaves behind wonderful friends and neighbors, a Sunday game-day girl gang, and furry friends, Fresca and Gabby - all of whom she loved dearly. Private graveside service. Dickson, Donald E. Donald E. Dickson - Pueblo Chieftain - January 17, 2016 - Donald E. Dickson, 85, passed away Jan. 8, 2016. Preceded in death by his parents, Nora and Arthur Dickson; brother, Arthur Lee Dickson; and son, Ricky Lee Dickson. Survived by his wife of 63 years, Betty A. Dickson; son, Michael Dickson; granddaughters, Kristen Anderson, Jordan Rutledge and Madison Dickson; and two great-granddaughters. Donald owned and operated Truck Dispatch until 2000 when he retired. Donald was involved in several different business ventures until he found his niche in the trucking industry. At his request, cremation, no formal services. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Sangre de Cristo Hospice & Palliative Care. Under the direction of George McCarthy Funeral Home. Dickson, Morton Jr. Morton Dickson Jr. - Pueblo Chieftain - July 29, 2015 - Morton Dickson Jr. passed away on Jan. 15, 2015. He was born on Dec. 3, 1920, to Mabel Madeline (Farrell) Dickson and Morton Dickson in Canon City, Colo. During the Great Depression, he worked with his father on mining and heavy construction jobs in the mountains of Colorado. In 1942, Morton joined the Army Corps of Engineers and deployed to the Aleutian Islands and Okinawa. Morton eloped with Evelyn Williams to Albuquerque, N.M., in 1946. Morton and his new bride moved to Colorado Springs, where they ran the Rodeo Court Hotel with his father and mother. Morton returned to Pueblo in 1948, and worked as the shop foreman for Weicker Transfer and Storage Co. until 1975. Morton was active in Boy Scouts, serving as a cub pack leader and scoutmaster of Troop 47. He received the Good Shepherd Award and the Silver Beaver Award. Morton enjoyed Western and old-time gospel music that he loved to inflect on family and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, mother and sister, Beverly (Dickson) Chitty. Morton is survived by his wife, Evelyn; three children, Morton, Richard and Mark; seven grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. A memorial service is planned at 11 a.m. Aug. 3, 2015, at Wesley United Methodist Church, 85 Stanford, in Pueblo. Didero, Frances C. Frances C. Didero - Chronicle News - March 10, 2005 - Frances C. Didero, age 92, passed away on March 7, 2005 at the Trinidad State Nursing Home. She was born in Tercio, Colorado on April 5, 1912 to Jennie (Casa) and Alex Connell. She was active in the Extension Homemakers, the Democratic Party, Cowbelles and the Trinidad Garden Club. Frances was a devout Catholic and member of Holy Trinity Prish. She was a past member of the Catholic Daughters of America and the Altar Society. She loved to bake, cook and crochet. Her greatest love was caring for children. Preceding her in death are parents Jennie and Alex Connell; husband John B. Didero; brothers, sisters and sister-in-law. Survivors are numerous nieces, nephews and many friends, including special friends Marlene (Chuck) Mason, Marie Gibson and Willie Gibson. Visitation will be Sunday, from 4:00PM-6:00PM at the Comi Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral will be Monday, March 14, 2005 with recitation of the Most Holy Rosary at 9:15AM at the Comi Funeral Home Chapel followed by the Funeral Mass at 10:00AM at Holy Trinity Church. Interment with Rite of Committal will follow at the Trinidad Catholic Cemetery. Arrangements made under the direction of the Comi Funeral Home. Didero, John John Didero - Chronicle News - September 28, 2009 - John Didero passed away at home on Saturday, September 19, 2009. He was born February 24, 1920 to Pete P. and Margaret (Rudellat) Didero. He spent his life running the family cattle ranch in Southeastern Colorado, was a flight instructor in the Army Air Forces during World War II, and often spoke fondly of his flying experiences and memories. He attended Trinidad State Junior College where he played football and later attended Colorado State University. He is survived by his wife, Louise Didero; two daughters and sons-in-law, Monique and Loren Blaney and Paula Didero and Bill Johnson and granddaughters, Nicole, Katelin and Emily. John was preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Eva Marie Hodges and his first wife, Rose. He will be remembered for his loving smile, sense of humor and devotion to family. Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, September 24, 2009 at St. Gall Catholic Church in Gardnerville, Nev. A small graveside service will also be held in Trinidad, Colorado at 11 a.m. on Thursday, October 1, 2009 at the Catholic Cemetery. DiDomenico, Sentina Sentina "Sue" DiDomenico - Chronicle News - September 21, 2010 - Sentina "Sue" DiDomenico, 94, of Raton passed away Monday, September 13, 2010, in Raton, N.M. She was born in Dawson, New Mexico on December 23, 1915, the daughter of Anna Chiachia DiDomenico and Clemente DiDomenico. She was a home maker, care giver and a member of St. Patrick's-St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Raton. She was a graduate of Denver Beauty School. She is survived by sister, Adeline Starkovich of Raton, N.M.; her niece, whom she raised after the death of her mother, Deborah DiDomenico of Highlands Ranch, Colo.; niece, Stephanie Starkovich of Lubbock, Tex., and nephew, Paul and his wife, Gloria Starkovich of Trinidad, Colo.; nephew, Charles and his wife, Rita DiDomenico of Raton, N.M. and nephew, Nick DiDomenico of Colorado Springs, Colo. and numerous great nieces and nephews. Visitation was from 2 to 4 p.m. Thursday, September 16, 2010, at the Yaksich-Long Funeral Home. Recitation of the Most Holy Rosary was at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, September 17, 2010, at St. Patrick's-St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Raton recited by Deacon Thomas Alderette. Mass of the Resurrection followed at 10:00 a.m. with Father Daniel Balizan as the celebrant. Rite of committal will be in the Mt. Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Mt. Calvary Cemetery Fund, Holy Trinity Academy in Trinidad, CO or Masses. Arrangements and celebration of love for Sentina "Sue" DiDomenico are under the direction of the Yaksich-Long Funeral Home of Raton. Dieckman, Ella J. Ella J. (Duckett) Dieckman - Wet Mountain Tribune - September 7, 1945 - Funeral Services Held for Former Resident - Funeral services were held in Pueblo Wednesday afternoon for Mrs. Ella J. [nee Duckett] Dieckman, former resident of Westcliffe, who died at her home in Pueblo Sunday after a brief illness. The wife of John C. Dieckman, who operated a business establishment here for a number of years, she was well known in the Valley. In addition to her husband, she is survived by four children, Elwood Hayes and Mrs. Ernest Chase, of Pueblo, Ellis Hayes, of Denver, and Mrs. Carl Elsasser, of Portland, Oregon; two sisters, Mrs. Lena Hendrickson, of Battleground, Washington, and Mrs. Frank Tatman, of Portland, Oregon; 18 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Dieckman, Harry L. Harry L. Dieckman - Pueblo Chieftain - August 22, 1989 - Harry L. Dieckman, longtime Westcliffe rancher, Aug. 20, 1989. Husband of Vivian Dieckman, Father of Marjorie (Carroll) Patterson, Pueblo; Alice French, Westcliffe; and Roy (Martha) Dieckman, Woodland Park, Colo. Grandfather of Cindy, Deborah, Ken, Leo, James, Bradley, Tarla, Jason, Tiffany and Shelly. Great-grandfather of Chris and Athena. Also survived by numerous cousins. Mr. Dieckman was at one time employed by the U.S. Forest Service and was an avid hunter and fisherman. He also enjoyed taking tourists through the mountains on horseback and teaching them an appreciation of nature. Graveside service, 11 a.m. Thursday, Ula Cemetery, Westcliffe. Dieckman, Joseph Joseph Dieckman - Wet Mountain Tribune - September 13, 1946 - Funeral services will be held at two o-clock Friday afternoon at the Community Church for Joseph Dieckman, former Custer county resident, who died at a Pueblo hospital early Wednesday after a long illness. Dieckman, Vivian Vivian Dieckman - Wet Mountain Tribune - February 8, 1996 – Services Are Today for Vivian Dieckman, 86 – Funeral services will be held today in Westcliffe for long-time Valley resident Vivian Margaret Dieckman. Mrs. Dieckman died at her ranch home at the base of the Sangre de Cristos on Saturday, Feb. 3, 1996 following a lengthy illness. She was 86. Mrs. Dieckman was born Jan. 20, 1910 in Louisville, Colo. to Charles and Mary Jane Taylor. She graduated from Boulder Teacher’s College and moved to Westcliffe where she taught at the Willow School. She was devoted to education and literature, and instilled those values in her children and grandchildren. She also worked with her husband on their ranch in the Willow district and kept books for their business. She married Harry L. Dieckman in Westcliffe on April 25, 1936. He preceded her in death on Aug. 20, 1989. Mrs. Dieckman is survived by a son and two daughters: Roy Dieckman and Alice French, both of rural Westcliffe, and Marjorie (Mrs. Carroll) Patterson of Pueblo. Also surviving are ten grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, a niece, Jane (Mrs. David) Uchner of Cheyenne, Wyo., and her care providers, Monique Robinette, Sue Whittaker, Jo Ann Hartbauer and Jeanine Work. Visitation was in Pueblo yesterday, Wednesday, at the George McCarthy Funeral Home. Visitation will be today, Thursday, Feb. 8, in Westcliffe at 1:30 p.m. at the Community United Methodist Church fellowship hall. Services will follow at 2 p.m. at the Methodist Church. Interment will be at the Ula Cemetery. Those wishing may make memorial contributions to the charity of one’s choice. Dieckman, Wilhelmina Wilhelmina (Lehmann) Dieckman - Wet Mountain Tribune - December 30, 1921 - Mrs. Dieckman Dies after Long Illness - Mrs. Wilhelmina (nee Lehmann) Dieckman, wife of Henry Dieckman, passed away at her home in Silver Cliff on Friday last after an illness extending over several years, aged 73 years. The deceased was born in Mechlenburg, Germany. After coming to America she was married in Peoria, Ill., soon after which she moved with her husband to this valley in 1879, where she resided ever since. Besides the husband, the following children survive to mourn her absence: J. C. Dieckman, of Florence; Mrs. Moritz Brandenburg and Mrs. F. H. Wagner, residing in the valley; William Dieckman residing in Pueblo; Mrs. Bachman, residing in California and Fritz Dieckman still at home. There are also three sisters, who reside in Illinois, surviving, and several brothers, one of whom resides in California. The funeral, at which there was a large attendance, was held at the Lutheran church here on Monday at 10 a.m., Rev. Otto Heerwagen officiating, after which burial took place in Silver Cliff cemetery. Dieckman, William A. William A. Dieckman – Pueblo chieftain – August 8, 1951 – William A. Dieckman, Tuesday, Aug. 7, at the home, 520 E. Corona. Husband of Lillie A. Dieckman; brother of John and Fritz J. Dieckman, Pueblo; Mrs. Anna Wagner, Canon City, Colo.; Mrs. W. G. Cavanaugh, Monument, Colo.; Mrs. Matilda Brandenbury [Brandenburg], Leadville, Colo.; and Mrs. Martha Hills, Stockton, Calif. Member of the Lutheran church and Division 29 Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers, having been with the D&RG railroad from 1908 when he came to Pueblo until his retirement in 1946. Services, 2 p.m. Saturday in Memorial chapel of the Davis Mortuary. To Roselawn. Diego, Pedro Pedro Diego – Walsenburg World – March 15, 1907 – Trinidad Court – Santiago Tafoya, who it is alleged killed Pedro Diego at St. Thomas on the night of February 17 last, was put on trial in the district court at Trinidad last week, with Judge Hunter on the bench. Later: It took a jury in the District Court yesterday afternoon less than one hour to return a verdict finding Santiago Tafoya guilty of murder in the first degree. Tafoya was on trial for shooting Pedro Griego at St. Thomas, without provocation about two weeks ago. Tafoya testified that he shot in self-defense, but five eyewitnesses to the killing of Diego testified to the contrary for the state. Tafoya was sentenced to death later in the week by Judge Henry Hunter. Diekow, Herman J. Herman J. Diekow - Pueblo Chieftain - June 24, 2015 - Herman J. Diekow, 96. Burial, noon Friday, Lakeside Cemetery, Canon City. Service will follow at 1 p.m. at Mountain View Park, Canon City. Diem, Walter Walter A. Diem - Pueblo Chieftain - February 17, 2015 - Walter A. Diem, 67, passed away Feb. 12, 2015. Survived by his longtime companion and former wife, Sally Ann; children, Nathan of Connecticut, Matthew (Charlotte Fraser) of Colorado Springs, Rachel of Texas, Blake of North Carolina and Carol (Greg) Manaugh of Tennessee; grandchildren, Makaila, Kiana and Gavin, all of Colorado Springs, Graecie and Nathaniel of Pennsylvania. Walter was born to Walter and Elsie Diem on Oct. 13, 1947, in Philadelphia, Pa. He retired from the U.S. Navy, having served in the Vietnam War and Desert Storm. There will be no viewing. Cremation, Montgomery & Steward Crematorium. Memorial service, 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 19, 2015, at Mountain Shadows Baptist Church, 947 N. Gantts Fort Ave., in Pueblo West. The service will conclude with full military honors by the U.S. Navy. In lieu of food and flowers, memorials may be made to Mountain Shadows Baptist Church. Diemert, Amanda Marie Amanda Marie Diemert - Pueblo Chieftain - November 16, 2014 - Amanda Marie Diemert, 24, born June 13, 1990, and went to be in Heaven on Nov. 12, 2014. She was preceded in death by two sets of grandparents and an uncle. She is survived by her loving mother, Roberta Salazar; two fathers, Jerry Salazar and Michael Tourjie; brother, John (Sarah Jane) Vaughn; two sisters, Sarah (Ricky Pearson) Vaughn and Tiffany Tourjie; uncles, Alan (Wendy) Smith, Wade Smith, Rusty (Suzanne) Smith, Kevin Smith, Francis (Michele) Salazar, Anthony Salazar, Alan (Lisa) Salazar, Angelo Salazar, Darryl (Kathy) Salazar and Lean Salazar; aunt, Diane (Scott) Burton; and numerous cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. Memorial contributions may be made in Amanda’s memory through the funeral home office for the Study and Protection of Pandas in China. She loved her dog, Smokie and her dream was to travel to China to see the pandas. Celebration of Life, 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014, at Imperial Funeral Home Chapel.. Arrangements, Imperial. Dietz, Fred (Mrs.) Mrs. Fred Dietz – Walsenburg World – May 18, 1899 – We regret to hear of the death of Mrs. Fred Dietz, the wife of a prominent cattleman of this section. Dietz, Ruby J. Ruby J. Dietz - Chronicle News - June 20, 2012 - Ruby was born in Hoehne, Colorado on February 6, 1914 to Scottish Immigrants, Andrew McDonald and Jane Grant McDonald. She was preceded in death by her husband Harry and all of her brothers and sister. Her brothers; George, James Harper, Andrew, William J, Raymond, Eugene, David (John), Charles and sister, Mable. She is survived by her daughter Judy DeGarbo and grandchildren, Vince (Daniela) DeGarbo; Jeanine (Mike) Ridolfi; and Jennette (Joe) Bonato. She is also survived by seven great-grandchildren, ten great-great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. During her early years, like most rural women of the time, she spent much of her day with farming activities and canning the produce from her garden. She had a large flock of Leghorns and she enjoyed making a little “egg money”. She had a large extended family and she loved entertaining and visiting with them. She was proud to be called “Granny,” “Granny Ruby,” or “Aunt Ruby,” by all of the children. She was especially pleased when some or all came for dinner and it was no problem to throw another spud into the pot. Her cooking was exceptional and everyone waited with anticipation for the buns she would prepare for Thanksgiving dinner. Her pies and chocolate cakes were delicious and she enjoyed having her granddaughter's with her while she taught them to bake. She loved to be outdoors and enjoyed fishing, horseshoes, playing softball with kids and taking walks to the river bottom. She was also at ease with a sewing machine and made many dresses and western shirts for the family. Besides her domestic duties she was also a cook for many years at the Hoehne School. If you went through her line and said you didn't like it, she would reply “How do you know you don't like it if you don't try it”! After her retirement she and Harry moved to a home in Hoehne and enjoyed visits with friends and relatives, playing cards with her brothers, gardening, fishing, and being an active part in the lives of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was also an avid reader and particularly enjoyed westerns and a good romance novel. In 2002 she moved to the Trinidad Nursing Home and stayed active while also making new friends. Even as her memory started to fail, she brought a ray of sunshine to everyone she met. Her family has wonderful memories of this exceptionally fine lady and she will be deeply missed. Pallbearers will be Brad Baca, David Baca, Andrew DeGarbo, Fabian DeGarbo, Martin Bonato, John McDonald and Mike Baudino. Visitation will be Wednesday, June 20, 2012, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Mullare-Murphy Funeral Home. The funeral service will be Thursday, June 21, 2012, but the time has been changed from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Mullare-Murphy Funeral Home. Burial will follow at the Trinidad Masonic Cemetery. The family has entrusted Mullare-Murphy Funeral Home with the arrangements. Diez, Rose Rose Dietz – wet Mountain Tribune – March 26, 1971 – Mrs. Rose Diez of Canon City, early resident of the Wet Mountain Valley and widow of Fred Diez, died Tuesday in St. Thomas More Annex [Canon City] after failing health several years. She was 89. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1948. They were married in Westcliffe in 1904. She was born Sept. 22, 1881 in New York and was raised in the Wet Mountain Valley. After she was married to Mr. Diez they moved to Red Wing and operated the Diez ranch until it was sold in 1919. After that they lived in Walsenburg. She moved to Canon City from Walsenburg in 1951. Mrs. Diez was a member of the First Methodist church at Gardner. Surviving is a sister, Myrtle Frank of Canon City; 26 nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held last Thursday at the Holt-Wilson Chapel of the Garden with the Rev. Claude Kinsley officiating. Burial was in the Gardner [Huerfano County] cemetery. DiFatta, Richard Charles Charles DiFatta - Pueblo Chieftain - August 3, 2017 - Charles DiFatta, 65, passed away July 26, 2017. Please join us for a casual memorial service at noon Saturday, Aug. 5; reception to follow until 3 p.m., Steel City Eagles, 704 Elmhurst Place, Pueblo, CO 81004. Roselawn Funeral Home - August 3, 2017 - Richard Charles DiFatta was born July 20, 1952 and passed away unexpectedly July 26, 2017. Richard was born to the union of Nancy and Charles DiFatta in Pueblo, Colorado where he currently resided. Richard is preceded in death by his parents and 3 sisters. Survived by his children Kimmy Madrid (Troy Kochevar), Jason (Christina) DiFatta, Ivan Saiz, Donna Kaiser (Don), Mother of his children , brother Donald (Pam) DiFatta, sister Cheryl (Ron) Carlino, grandchildren Zeke and Gabby Romero, Nephew Joshua DiFatta God sons Mike and Brad Carr and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Richard started his career as a Surgical Technician in 1970's and was employed at both St. Mary Corwin and Parkview Hospital in his 40+ year tenure. He also worked as a traveling Surg tech in many hospitals across the United States. It was at both hospitals that he took many people under his wing and shared with them the many talents and skills that he learned over the years. He enjoyed playing poker, was an avid bowler and recently rekindled his love for fishing. Please join us for a casual memorial service August 5th 2017 at Steel City Eagles, 704 Elmhurst Place, Pueblo, CO 81004 at 12 pm with reception to follow until 3 p.m. Digani, Catherine Rose Catherine Rose Digani - Dignity Memorial - July 30, 2012 - Born May 20, 1919 in Walsenburg, Colorado and passed away July 29, 2012 in Wheat Ridge, Colorado. Beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend. Survived by daughters E. Joyce Mathisen and Gayle (Earl) Bryant, granddaughter Linda (Mark) Millard and great grandson Kenneth Millard. Preceded in death by her husband Gino Digani, parents Natale and Minnie Brunelli, sisters Caroline Smith, Marina Biondi and Rose Marie Andreatta. Viewing Tuesday, July 31, 2012 from 6:30 ~ 7:00pm with Rosary service at 7:00pm. Service Wednesday, August 1, 2012 at 12:00 Noon. All to be held at Olinger Crown Hill Mortuary, 29th & Wadsworth. Entombment will follow at Olinger Crown Hill Cemetery ~ Garden Mausoleum. Digani, Gino J. Gino J. Digani - Denver Post - March 28, 2007 - Gino, beloved father and grandfather, passed away March 27, 2007. He was born Jan. 7, 1918 in Walsenburg, CO. He is survived by his loving wife Catherine; daughters Joyce Mathisen and Gayle Bryant; granddaughter Linda Millard and sister Rena McQuade. Rosary Thurs, 6pm, Funeral services Fri, 9am, both at Olinger Crown Hill Chapel. DiGarbo, Bertha F. Bertha F. DiGarbo - Chronicle News - August 30, 2011 - Bertha F. DiGarbo, age 84, passed away on August 15, 2011 in Lamar, Colo. She was born in El Moro, Colo. to Frances (Sajn) and Anton Valencich. She attended El Moro Grade Schools and graduated from Hoehne High School in 1945. She then attended Adams State College where she received her teaching degree. Throughout her teaching career, Bertha furthered her education and received her Masters Degree. She taught in area schools including Hoehne, Rice and Park Street. Together with Rae Bulson, Bertha was instrumental in establishing Alta Vista School where she worked until her retirement. On August 2, 1950, Bertha was united in marriage to John C. DiGarbo, at Holy Trinity Church. In December of 2010, she moved to Lamar, Colo., where she was loving cared for by her daughter Antoinette and family. During that time, she enjoyed being with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Preceding her in death are parents Fances and Anton Valencich, husband John C. DiGarbo, and brothers Lodi, Frank (Clara) Tony (Frances) and Freddie Valencich. Survivors are daughter Antoinette (Bob) Parker, Lamar, son, John C. DiGarbo Jr. and friend Karen Vale, Trinidad, grandchildren, Robbie Parker, Tracy (Jason) Weisenhorn, John (Crystal) Parker of Lamar, great grandchildren, MacKenna, ShiAnn, MacKenzi, Jaelin, Jace, sister Mary Fabec, Trinidad, brother Charles (Ethel) Valencich, Calif., sister in law, Lottie Valencich, Pueblo, brother in law Joe DiGarbo, Trinidad, numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Rosary will be recited on Friday, September 2, 2011 at 9:15 A.M. at the Comi Funeral Home Chapel followed by the Funeral Mass at 10 A.M. at Holy Trinity Church. Inurnment will follow at the Trinidad Catholic Cemetery. Bertha's escorts will be her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Arrangements made under the direction of the Comi Funeral Home. DiGarbo, John C. Sr. John C. DiGarbo, Sr. - Chronicle News - September 23, 2010 - John C. DiGarbo, Sr., age 86, passed away at home on September 18, 2010. He was born in Berwind, Colorado on June 24, 1924. On August 2, 1950, John was united in marriage to Bertha F. Valencich at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, in Trinidad, Colorado. He was employed for a short time for the Santa Fe Railroad, and then the Leone Construction Company for 35 years. John then worked for the City of Trinidad, where he retired on July 1, 1989, as Director of Public Works. He enjoyed gardening and taking rides. Preceding him in death are parents, Anna and Joe DiGarbo; step-mother, Mary DiGarbo; sisters, Angie (Pete) Ruscetti, Virgie (Vince) Millettelo, Minnie (Sam) Buccola. Survivors are beloved wife of 60 years, Bertha DiGarbo, Trinidad; daughter, Antoinette (Bob) Parker, Lamar, Colo.; John DiGarbo, Jr., Trinidad; grandchildren, Robbie Parker, Tracy (Jason) Weisenhorn, John (Crystal) Parker; great-grandchildren, MacKenna, ShiAnn, MacKenzie, Jaelin and Jace, brother Joe DiGarbo, Trinidad; sisters, and brother-in-law, Mary Fabec, Trinidad,; Lottie Valencich, Pueblo; Charlie (Ethel) Valencich, Calif.; numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. Funeral Services will be Friday, October 1, 2010, with recitation of the rosary at 9:15 a.m. at the Comi Funeral Home Chapel, followed by the Funeral Mass at 10:00 a.m. at Holy Trinity Church. Private inurnment will be held at a later date. Arrangements made under the direction of the Comi Funeral Home. Dighiera, Maria Maria Del Carmel Dighiera - Chronicle News - July 26, 2007 - Maria Del Carmel (Trujillo) Dighiera, widow of Tony J. Dighiera, passed away in her sleep after a lengthy illness on June 30, 2007 in La Mesa, CA. She was raised in Valdez, CO and received a degree in nursing from Trinidad State Jr. College in 1945. She and her husband Tony resided in Trinidad and Colo. Springs for many years, later moving to California where they raised their children. She was known affectionately to friends and family as “Mae.” Mary was preceded in death by her grandparents Jose Julian and Isabel (Duran) Trujillo, her parents Demetrio and Phyllis (Griego) Trujillo and two brothers Joe and Larry. She is survived by son Dominic Dean (Linda) Dighiera of Flora Vista, NM, daughters Antoinette Jo Moyer of La Mesa, Ca and Anita (Wayne) Pierce of El Cajon, CA, sisters MaryAnn (Sam) Santistevan, Linda (Gary) Andrews and Anna Marie (Ben) Gates all of Trinidad, numerous nieces, nephews, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Mae will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. Interment will take place at Rosecrans Veterans Cemetery in San Diego, CA at a later date. DiGiacomo, Mary F. Mary F. DiGiacomo - Chronicle News - February 9, 2004 - Mary F. DiGiacomo, age 88, of Denver, Colorado passed away February 4, 2004. She is survived by sister-in-law, Mary F. Giordano. Also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. Preceded in death by husband Roger R. DiGiacomo; brother Joe; sisters Marie, Victoria, Jenny, and Josephine; nephews Frank Russetti, Jim Passarelli, Rev. Ralph Passarelli, Joe, Tony, and Carl Burrescia. Recitation of the Rosary was Sun-day, February 8 at Archdiocese of Denver Mortuary. Mass of Christian Burial Monday, February 9, 2004 at Noon, Notre Dame Catholic Church, 2190 S. Sheridan Blvd., Denver. Interment will follow at Fort Logan National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to American Lung Association or American Heart Association of CO. DiGregorio, Frances J. Frances J. DiGregorio - Chronicle News - June 3, 2008 - Frances J. DiGregorio passed away peacefully at University Park Care Center, Pueblo, on May 29. She was the third child in a family of 6 children born to Joseph and Mary (Salito) Amato on July 15, 1921. Her children and grandchildren fondly recall the stories she told of her childhood growing up in Tollerburg, Berwind, and other coal camps. It was there she learned many skills like baking bread in the outdoor ovens (horno) of the camps. Even after marrying, she continued to bake bread regularly, well as pizza and apple pie. The Amato family relocated to Trinidad and Frances graduated from Trinidad High School in 1939. During this time she also helped the family run their theatre, the Uptown. She sold tickets in the box office to many an American soldier stationed at the Prisoner of War Camp outside of Trinidad during WWII. On April 19, 1949, she married Julius DiGregorio (who passed away in 2004). Together they built and operated the apartment building on East Main St. It was here they raised their three children: Francine DiGregorio, Trinidad, David DiGregorio, Indianapolis, IN, and Joseph (Gwen) DiGregorio, Denver. Frances is also survived by two grandchildren, Mark W. Schultz, Pueblo; Julie E. Schultz, Pueblo. During this time Frances also worked in the office at the Amato Lumber Co., with her parents and brothers for many years. She is survived by her brothers Carl Amato, Sam (Cathy) Amato, Louis (Georgina) Amato, and sister Nadine Caselnova; sisters-in-law Marie Amato and Angie Tortorice; and many loved nieces and nephews. She greatly missed her brother Joseph's passing 1998. Frances was an avid reader, liked doing crossword and jigsaw puzzles, and enjoyed volunteer work a great deal. She worked for Mary Sue Mangino, admired friend, at a Trinidad for Youth Program. Two years ago Frances was honored for over 8,000 hours of volunteer work at the Colo. Welcome Center. She had volunteered there from its beginning and formed wonderful friendships with co-workers and Director, Diane Bunne. Visitation will be Tuesday, June 3, 2008 from 3 p.m.-8 p.m. at the Comi Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral will be Wednesday, June 4, 2008 at 10 a.m. at the First Christian Church with pastors Peggy Griner and Ann Klein officiating. Burial will follow at the Good Shepherd Mausoleum, Catholic Cemetery. Pallbearers are grandson Mark William Schultz, nephews Ed Caselnova, Ron Amato, C.J. Amato, Joe Jr. Amato, and great-nephews Carl Dionisio, Gianni Amato, and Sam Amato. Arrangements are under the direction of the Comi Funeral Home. DiGregorio, Joseph Anthony Joseph Anthony DiGregorio - Chronicle News - November 28, 2016 - Joseph Anthony DiGregorio, 61, of Denver, Colorado, died unexpectedly at home on November 10, 2016. Joe was born in Trinidad, Colorado on June 16, 1955 to Julius and Frances (nee Amato) DiGregorio. He attended Holy Trinity Catholic School. After graduation, he attended Trinidad State Junior College and the University of Colorado Boulder, earning a BS in economics before heading back home to head the Huerfano/Las Animas Council of Government for several years. In 1986, Joe earned his Doctorate of Juris Prudence at Gonzaga University in Spokane, Washington. He worked in private practice as a defense attorney in Spokane before moving back to Colorado in order to be closer to his family. After a stint in Glenwood Springs with the Garfield County Attorney's Office, Joe moved to Denver to work for the Denver City Attorney's Office. During his tenure with Denver City Attorney's Office, Joe became expert in child support and paternity issues and was instrumental in writing laws to improve the lives of children throughout the state. Even while practicing law, Joe was always interested in learning new things. He became a certified welder, learned to repair and restore his many antique clocks and found new ways to repair and restore his car collection. But his love was wood working. His time in his woodshop produced much of the furniture in his home. Even though health problems dogged him for several years, Joe remained optimistic, tenacious, curious, generous and involved in the lives of family and friends. Joe is survived by his wife Gwen McCargar, stepsons, Matthew Gains of Las Vegas, NM , and Rob McCargar (Randi) of S a r a t o g a , W Y, grandchildren Kaycee and Samantha of Saratoga, WY, sister Francine DiGregorio of Trinidad, Colo., brother David DiGregorio of Indianapolis, Ind., niece Julie Paola (John) of Aurora, Colo., nephew, Mark William Schultz of Colorado Springs, Colo.. Numerous other relatives, colleagues and friends also survive. Services will be December 1, 2016. at 1 p.m. at St. Paul’s' Community Church, 8001 W. 23rd Avenue, Lakewood, CO, 80214 with reception to follow. Funeral Services will be held in Trinidad, Colo., on Friday December 2, 2016 with Funeral Mass celebrated at 10 a.m. at Sebastiani Gym. Inurnment to follow at the Trinidad Catholic Cemetery. Reception to follow at Noon at the Trinidad Holiday Inn Arrangements made under the direction of the Comi Funeral Home. DiGregorio, Julius V. Julius V. DiGregorio - Chronicle News - March 15, 2004 - Julius V. DiGregorio passed away peacefully in his sleep at home on March 10, 2004. He was born in Delagua, CO on June 15, 1915, to Frank DiGregorio, a blacksmith for the coal mines’ mules. His mother, Beatrice (Ottati) DiGregorio, worked in the fields, farming with her two dearly-loved sisters-in-law, both named Theresa. Julius’ mother died when he was 16 years old. Her passing left a void that perhaps was the driving force behind his quest for adventure, travel, and a zeal to live life to its fullest. From the time he played football on the State Champion Trinidad High School Miners Team, he remained an avid sports fan and outdoorsman. In 1940, he earned a degree in mechanical engineering from Notre Dame college. The Great Depression had left few jobs but Julius worked both as a coal miner in Crested Butte and as an engineer in South America. A veteran of World War II, he was wounded in the Allied invasion of North Africa and received a Purple Heart. He returned to active duty with his division of engineers and demolition experts who fought in the liberation of Italy under General Patton, earning a Bronze Star. Following in the steps of post-war America, Julius launched his dreams, beginning with the construction of a 3-level, brick apartment building on East Main Street, and the ownership and operation of the Columbian Hotel, restaurant and lounge complex in downtown Trinidad. During this time, he married Frances Amato on April 19, 1949 of whom he is survived, as well as three “baby boomers”, Francine (Mark) Schultz, Trinidad, David DiGregorio, Houston, and Joseph DiGregorio, Denver. Julius remained a farm boy at heart, loving gardening, children, and animals of every kind; especially cats and German shepherd dogs. A devout Catholic, he taught his children acceptance for all races and nationalities, and to be concerned for the rights of the disadvantaged and oppressed. In the 1970’s Julius was the Director of the Head Start programs for Las Animas and Huerfano Counties, as well as a member of the Regional (Western) Head Start Directors’ Board. He remained a member of numerous civic and community organizations including the Jaycees and the Civil Air Patrol. Julius is also survived by his grandchildren Mark William Schultz and Julie Schultz; sister Angie Tortorice; sisters-in-law Nadine Caselnova, Marie Amato; brothers-in-law Carl Amato, Sam (Kathy) Amato, Louis (Georgina) Amato; and many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Monday, March 15 from 3:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at the Comi Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral Mass will be Tuesday, March 16, 2004 at 10:00 a.m. at Holy Trinity Church. At his request, cremation will follow with private inurnment at a later date. The family requests the omission of flowers and food; donations may be made to Trinidad Catholic Schools or Holy Trinity Church. The family may be contacted at 601 E. Main St., Trinidad, CO 81082. Arrangements made under the direction of Comi Funeral Home. DiIorio, Tony Tony DiIorio - Pueblo Chieftain - October 24, 2015 - Tony DiIorio, born June 13, 1925, passed away Oct. 22, 2015. Preceded in death by his wife, Lois; and parents, Carmen and Nettie DiIorio. Survived by his daughters, Sandy (Larry) Huffman, Vicki (Pat) West; sons, Rick (Rebecca) DiIorio and Tom DiIorio; brother, Jim DiIorio, as well as numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Tony served during WWII in the Army Air Force as a bombardier instructor. He loved the Lord and volunteered much of his time to his church and to St. Mary-Corwin Hospital. He enjoyed golf, the Rockies, Broncos and especially his poker-playing buddies at the Eagles. He will be sadly missed by all. Memorial service, 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2015, at Fellowship of the Rockies. Arrangements by George McCarthy Funeral Home. Dillard, Robert Robert Dale Dillard - Pueblo Chieftain - November 14, 2017 - Robert Dale Dillard, age 60, passed away on Nov. 12, 2017, in Pueblo. He was born on June 9, 1957, in Fort Hood, Texas, to Morris and Betty Dillard. Robert graduated in 1975 from Choctawhatchee High School, Fort Walton Beach, Fla. He served in the U.S. Army for over 22 years within the field artillery branch. Robert was a wonderful family man and a loving father. He was a social, active and spiritual man. He enjoyed fishing, camping and NASCAR. Robert was preceded in death by his parents; and his sister, Denise Beuchat. He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Heather; daughters, April (Adam) Busald, Rose (Nick) Franklin, Samantha (Joe) Montmeny and Jennifer (Terry) Jackson; granddaughters, Kirsten, Tyra, Lauren and Leah; grandsons, Gavin, Brody, Mathias, Kolton and Landen; great-grandson, Lane; his brother, Morris Dillard; as well as several other family members and friends. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 15, with a reception to follow at Sonrise United Methodist Church in Pueblo West. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Robert's life. Dilley, Albert Albert Dilley – Walsenburg World – June 1, 1916 – Man Killed in Fight over Woman – Pueblo – Albert Dilley, 44, died as the result of a battle with Fran Murphy. Dilley was struck over the head with a six shooter. A woman is said to have been the cause of the battle. Dilley, Arthur Arthur Dilley - Canon City Daily Record - April 9, 2014- Arthur William (Bill) Dilley, age 88, returned to his Lord on April 5, 2014 at the Colorado State Veterans Home in Walsenburg, Colorado. He was born in Canon City on June 27, 1925 to Carl and Ann Dilley. He grew up on the family cattle ranch and worked for his father and several local other ranchers in his youth. He graduated from Canon City High School in 1943 and joined the army in June 1944. After training as an infantry soldier, he deployed to Europe and entered combat as a part of the reinforcement troops with the 35th Division in the Battle of the Bulge. He remained in Europe with the Occupation Forces after the war ended. After his discharge from the army in June 1946, he returned to Canon City to work on ranches and to drive trucks for his uncle, John Dilley. On September 2, 1947, he married Laurine Freek. In November 1947, Bill and Laurine bought a ranch on the Phantom Canyon road near Victor, CO. From that time until 2000, they raised cattle on several, properties in Fremont and Teller Counties. In 2000, they sold their ranch in Garden Park near Canon City and bought a larger property near Ashby, Nebraska. Laurine died in November 2004. Bill continued to manage the ranch until 2010 when he sold the ranch in Nebraska. He remained in Ashby, with the support of generous neighbors, until January of this year. When they married, Bill told Laurine that he wanted to spend most of his days riding a horse and checking on cattle. He also spent a lot of time feeding, putting up hay, and helping his children and grandchildren grow up. He was especially concerned about the education available for the children from rural communities and served on school boards for 20 years, including two terms on the Canon City school board, starting when the schools in the county were consolidated. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Canon City and active in the Cattlemen's Association and the Fremont Soil Conservation District. In addition to his wife, Bill was preceded in death by his son, Gary; his grandson, Matthew Mooers; two brothers, Bob and Jim; and his sister, Barbara Keathley. He is survived by his brother, Jerry Dilley of Denver; his daughters, Anne Thompson of Walsenburg, CO and Judy Mooers (Kevin) of Heathsville, VA; his sons, Mark Dilley of Canon City and Robert Dilley (Connie) of Fairview, OK; grandchildren, Lawrence and Michael Thompson of Pueblo, CO, David Thompson (Tegan) of Longmont, Jeff Mooers of Davenport, IA, Jami (Mike) Plucinski of Bristow, VA, Laura Ford (Denis) of Seattle, WA, Jim Vannoy and Andrew Dilley of Canon City, and Shakota and Chayton Dilley of Fairview, OK; and great-grandchildren Dean, Tarrie, and Jaxen Thompson of Pueblo and Kailey Plucinski, Austin Plucinski, and Ashlee Webb of Bristow, VA. Visitation will be from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m., prior to the Funeral Service at 1:00 p.m., Friday, April 11, 2014 the Wilson Funeral Home Chapel at 1449 S. 9th St., Canon City, CO. Interment will follow at Garden Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family will appreciate donations to Sangre De Cristo Hospice or to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Arrangements are under the care of Wilson Funeral Home. Dillon, Donna Jean Donna Jean Dillon - Lubbock Avalanche-Journal - December 30, 2007 - Donna Jean Dillon, 70, of Wolfforth died Thursday, Dec. 27, 2007. A visitation will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2008, at Resthaven Funeral Home. Celebration of life services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2008, at Resthaven's Abbey Chapel. Interment will follow at Resthaven Memorial Park. Donna Dillon was born Aug. 24, 1937, in Trinidad, Colo., to Charles and Ramsey (Barrack) McCabe. She worked for Wolfforth Insurance Agency for many years. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She was a great friend to all that knew her. Those left to cherish her memory are her husband, Bill Dillon; children, Brian Mink, Jeff Mink, Kathy Williamson, and their spouses; two sisters, Carol and Marlene; and seven grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her first husband, Bob Mink, her parents, and one sister. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association. Dillon, James H. James H. Dillon - Pueblo Chieftain - July 16, 2017 - James H. Dillon, 86. Cremation, Montgomery & Steward Crematorium. Dillon, Mary Mary M. "Madge" Dillon - Pueblo Chieftain - December 19, 2017 - Mary M. "Madge" Dillon, age 79, passed away Dec. 14, 2017. Survived by children, Leslie (Stan) Rivera, David (Angela) Dillon and Sean Dillon; grandchildren, Derek (Andrea) Rivera, Devon (Fred) Smith, Joshua Dillon, Michael Pierce, Jimmy Wolfe, Anthony Wolfe and Ethan Bumgarner; and six great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by her husband, Earl E. Dillon; brother, Roger C. Laney; and sister-in-law, Ida M. Laney. Madge was born to Eugene Laney and Ercell Davis on Feb. 9, 1938, in Wise County, Va., and was a 1957 Central High School graduate. She worked as a bookkeeper at the Village Inn, enjoyed reading, gardening, painting, movies and rainy days. Cremation, Montgomery & Steward Crematorium. Memorial service, 10 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 21, 2017, in the Montgomery & Steward Chapel. Dillon, Rose Marie Rose Marie Albilar Dillon - Pueblo Chieftain - August 24, 2017 - Rose Marie Albilar Dillon passed away Saturday, Aug. 19, 2017. She will be sadly missed by son, Thomas Sisneros; and granddaughter, Precious Molina; and other family members and friends. She donated her body to science in hope of helping others in the future. There will be no services. Dillow, Connie J. Connie J. Dillow - Pueblo Chieftain - February 11, 2016 - Connie J. Dillow, 57, passed away Feb. 7, 2016. Survived by her children, Austin Dillow of Pueblo, Jessica (John) Bradburn of Pueblo West; mother, Jeanne Dillow of Pueblo; loving companion of 17 years, Renard Ortiz, and his children, Krystal (Ian) Conlon and R.J. Ortiz; siblings, Suzan Phillips, Patty Crowder, Carol (Bill) Phillips, Charlie (Tom) Ghidotti and Lisa Martin. Also survived by special friends of the Dillow and Ortiz families, Kathy (Scott) Smith, Paige (Dave) Wilkinson, Evie Ortiz, Marvalee Rumsey; and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her father, Randy Dillow. Connie was born on June 19, 1958, in Pueblo. She taught in Pueblo School District No. 60 for over 32 years. She was an outdoor enthusiast and lived for fishing. She loved her three dogs, interior decorating, running and had a green thumb, especially in her flower gardens. There will be no viewing. Cremation, Montgomery & Steward Crematorium. Celebration of Life, 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 13, 2016, at Pueblo Christian Center, 1605 S. Pueblo Blvd. Dilts, Donna Donna Dilts - Pueblo Chieftain - May 3, 2016 - Donna Dilts, 78, passed away on April 27, 2016, in Colorado Springs. Donna married Leonard Dilts and his Air Force career took them to Rome and New York, where she received her degree in cosmetology. The pair enjoyed traveling and polka dancing. Donna is survived by her husband, Leonard Leon; son, Leonard Lee; and her granddaughter, Nicole. She was preceded in death by her son, Rickie. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 7, 2016, at the Shrine of Remembrance Funeral Home with visitation one hour prior. DiMarco, Louis Louis DiMarco - Chronicle News - June 17, 2009 - Louis DiMarco, 58, of La Junta, Colorado died after a short illness on Sunday June 14, 2009. Louis was born on November 28,1950 in Trinidad, Colorado, the son of Joseph A. DiMarco and Evelyn (Montoya) DiMarco and adopted son and grandson of Louis and Martha Di-Marco. He attended schools in Trinidad graduating from Trinidad High School in 1968 and attended Trinidad State Jr. College before moving to Boulder where he worked as a heavy-machine operator and on the maintenance crew for the City and County of Denver at the Denver Zoo. Moving to La Junta in 1986 he held various positions throughout the valley. He was an excellent pool player and loved to shoot darts, bowl, fish and spend time visiting with his many friends. His sense of humor will always be remembered and he was an avid Oakland Raiders Football fan, never missing a game or an opportunity to discuss his views on his team. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph A. DiMarco and Evelyn (Montoya) DiMarco and adopted parents and grandparents, Louis and Martha DiMarco; his maternal grandparents, Alex and Eloisa (Garcia) Montoya and brother, Louis Robert DiMarco. Louis is survived by his daughter, Kathaleen (Daniel Mannion) DiMarco and granddaughter, Cierra DiMarco of Lafayette, Colorado; brother, Joseph Thomas DiMarco of Susanville, California; sister, Sylvia (JV) Valverde of La Junta; sister, Irene (Larry) Platt of La Junta; half sisters and brothers, Martha, Richard, Roberta, Robert and Elizabeth; uncles, Fred Mestas of Trinidad, Carl Montoya of Grand Lake; Roger (Mary) Montoya of Denver; Pete (Ermelinda) Montoya of Pueblo; aunts, Gloria Powers of Rocky Ford, Rosabel (Chester) Crowser of Arrey, New Mexico; Dolly (Phil) Padilla of Trinidad; Judy (Tim) Kolier of Prospect Heights, Illinois; nephews, Boyd Valverde and Ben Valverde of La Junta; Christopher Martinez of Atlanta, Georgia; Clifford (Laura) Martinez of La Junta; Troy (Robyn) Platt of Swink; Gilbert (Sandra) Platt of Las Animas; Louie Steven (Marlene) DiMarco; Robert (Tina) Di-Marco; Salvador (Pam) DiMarco and Antonio DiMarco of Lafayette, Colorado; 13 great-nephews; 10 great nieces; seven great-great-nephews; numerous cousins; other relatives and a multitude of special friends. Visitation will be held from 9 to 10 a.m. Friday, June 19, 2009 at the Comi Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday, June 19, 2009 at the Comi Funeral Home Chapel with Rosary and Scriptural Service with Brother Harry Gonzales officiating. Interment will follow at the Engleville Family Cemetery in Engleville, Colorado. Active pallbearers are David Valverde, Ben Valverde, Louie DiMarco, Robert DiMarco and Daniel Mannion. Joseph DiMarco is the Honorary Pallbearer. Arrangements made under the direction of the Comi Funeral Home. DiNardo, Mario Mario P. DiNardo - Pueblo Chieftain - February 20, 2017 - Mario P. DiNardo, 87, of Canon City, passed away Feb. 15, 2017. Mass of Christian Burial, 10 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 23, St. Michael Catholic Church, 1016 Mystic Ave., Canon City, the Rev. Jesse Perez officiating. Services entrusted to Holt Family Funeral Home. Dingman, Helga Helga Dingman - Pueblo Chieftain - October 29, 2017 - Helga Dingman passed away peacefully on Oct. 25, 2017, in The Woodlands, Texas, at the age of 93. Helga is survived by her two daughters, Ellen Roehrich and Jean Olden; five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Donations may be made to the Arkansas Valley Audubon Society, P.O. Box 11187, Pueblo, CO 81001. Dinnell, Vada Alberta Vada Alberta Dinnell - Moore Howard Chapel - December 21, 2011 - Vada Alberta (Berta) Wallace Roe Dinnell of Arvada, Colorado, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed on to meet the Lord on December 19, 2011. Alberta was born on May 31, 1926 in Trinidad, Colorado to George Albert Roe, a coal miner and Vada Grace Wallace Roe, who preceded her in death. Also preceding her in death was her husband, Dwight L. Dinnell. Alberta (Berta) graduated from Kersey High School and Emily Griffith School for bookkeeping and secretarial skills. 1945 she volunteered for the U.S.O. Berta also volunteered for: Girl Scouts leader in Loveland CO and Arvada CO, March of Dimes, Cancer Society, Heart Association and President of Arvada Newcomers Club, Auxiliary. Berta worked at Continental Baking, Kelly Girl, and Coors. 'Berta was an avid Rockies fan, Broncos fan, bowler, pinochle, shuffle board player, gardener and loved to read. She was married to Dwight L. Dinnell, on May 21, 1950 in Greeley Colorado, and was married 53 years. She is survived by children, Nina (Bill) Orton, Denver, CO., Mike ( Teri) Dinnell, St. Ignatius, MT., Mark (Roxanne) Dinnell, Wheat Ridge, CO., Laura Baum, Rudyard, MI. 13 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews along with many special friends and neighbors .Viewing on Wednesday, December 28, 2011, from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. with services to be held on Thursday, December 29, 2011 at 10 a.m. at Moore-Howard Chapel at 46th Ave and Tennyson. Interment will be at Sunset Memorial Gardens, Greeley Colorado at 2:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations maybe be given to your favorite charity. Arrangements under the direction of Moore Howard Chapel, Denver, CO. Dinsmore, Addie Florence Addie Florence Dinsmore – Pueblo Chieftain – March 29, 1919 – Dies in Texas – Addie Florence Dinsmore, wife of N. P. Dinsmore, died at Aransas Pass, Tex., March 19. She was well known in Pueblo having lived here for 16 years altho she has spent the last two years in the south. She was an active member of the D.A.R. and women’s clubs. Funeral services were held in Denver, March 25, and the body was cremated at the Riverside cemetery. Services were conducted by Rev. G. W. Barth. Solos were sung by F. W. Farmer. She is also survived by a daughter, Naomi Dinsmore. Dionese, Charles Charles Dionese - Pueblo Chieftain - August 19, 2015 - Charles Dionese, 83, passed away Aug. 15, 2015. Preceded in death by parents, Tony Dionese and Virginia Arrigo Dionisio; and brother, Joseph Vincent Dionisio. Survived by his wife of 62 years, Sylvia J. Dionese; children, Roxanne Dionese, Colleen (Dwight) Kimbrell, Tony (Gayla) Dionese; grandsons, Anthony (Lissa) Siffring, Vincent Siffring; six great-grandchildren; and Kevin and Anna Neal. Charles served as a Marine during the Korean Conflict from 1951 to 1954. He was a crane operator at CF&I for 43 years. Charles was member of Eagles No. 145 and American Legion No. 163. He loved college football and traveling to Las Vegas and Reno. Viewing, 4 to 7 p.m. today, Aug. 19, at the funeral home. Funeral Mass, 11 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 20, Holy Family Parish. Interment, Roselawn Cemetery. Dionisio, Carmella E. Carmella E. Dionisio - Pueblo Chieftain - April 19, 2017 - Carmella E. Dionisio died peacefully in her sleep on March 27, 2017, in Oklahoma City, Okla. She was born on Aug. 29, 1924, in Pueblo, Colo., to Ernest Vergilio and Josephine (Martino) Vergilio. Carmella was preceded in death by her loving husband of 59 years, Leonard, in 2004; and her sister, Elsie (Vergilio) Francel. She is survived by her brother, Ernest Vergilio. Carmella met Leonard while working at the Pueblo Army Air Base, where he was stationed for a short time during World War II. They were married on Aug. 28, 1945, in Albuquerque, N.M. She is survived by two sons, Leonard (Teryle) of Norman, Okla., and James (Virginia) of Tulsa, Okla. Her grandchildren are Michael (Elizabeth) Dionisio of Norman, Okla., Anthony (Kim) Dionisio of Tulsa, Okla., Dr. Paula (Brandon Johnson) Dionisio of Pueblo, Colo., Gina (David Shields) of Bentonville, Ark., Timothy (Monica) Dionisio of Oklahoma City, Okla., Lisa (Juan Carlos) Morrell of Norman, Okla., Jacob (Liesel) Dionisio of Centennial, Colo. She also is survived by 17 great-grandchildren. After retirement from CF&I Power Credit Union, she worked at the Shrine of St. Therese, where she was charged with the accounting for the capital campaign to build the new shrine. Carmella was always active at home; she was a great baker and cook and loved to entertain her family and friends at home. She not only worked at the shrine, but she was very active in her faith. Family and friends are invited to celebrate Carmella's life with a Holy Rosary at 6:30 p.m. on Friday April, 21, 2017, at Shrine of St. Therese. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you make a contribution to the charity of your choice. Dionisio, Joseph S. Joseph (Joe) S. Dionisio - Chronicle News - March 23, 2010 - Joseph (Joe) S. Dionisio passed away on March 20, 2010. He was born in Trinidad, Colorado on October 23, 1925. Parents are R.V. and Minnie (Riggio) Dionisio who immigrated from Sicily, Italy. Preceding him in death are his parents; siblings: Sister and brother-in-law, Ann and Sam Vinci, Jr.; brothers and sisters-in law, Victor and Catherine (Spicola) Dionisio, Jack and Lucille (Gernazio) Dionisio; nephews, Brian Turano and Robert Vinci, mother-in-law and father-in-law, Carl and Teresa (Veltri) Frenchmore; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Mary Ann (Frenchmore) and Roland Yarberry. He attended Trinidad schools, graduating from Holy Trinity in 1944, TSJC in 1946, and Denver University in 1951. He taught school in Primero, Kim and Trinidad for 34 years, retiring in 1982. He was a Special Education instructor from 1967 until his retirement in 1982 and was instrumental in organizing the first Special Olympics for Las Animas County. Joe enlisted in the U.S. Army in June 1946. Upon the completion of basic training, he was shipped to the Philippine Islands, then to the Gabriel Islands where he was assigned surveying duties with the Topographical Engineering Corps. He returned to Trinidad upon his discharge in 1947. He and Evelyn Frenchmore married on December 4, 1948 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church. Joe, affectionately called ‘The Pro” by many of his friends, owned and operated the Park Café from 1975 to 2003. During this time he reestablished the Park Café Clambake, a golf tournament for all his friends and customers. The tournament winner earned the right to have his name etched on the Clambake trophy, and all contestants were treated to a spaghetti and meatball dinner. Joe truly loved his bar and all patrons. His favorite pastime was playing golf. He played every day, winter and summer, weather permitting. He was particularly proud of a hole-in-one he scored on number 14 at the Trinidad Municipal Golf Course. He officiated football and basketball, and occasionally baseball. In 1981 Joe was inducted into the Colorado Officials Hall of Fame. Survivors are Evelyn (Frenchmore); daughters, Karen Dionisio, Jeannie (Dennis) Grable, Marilyn Dionisio; sons, Joseph “Jody” (Ria) Dionisio, James, and Edward (Gerri) Dionisio; grandchildren, Terri (Larry) Mortensen, Natalie Snyder, Carl, Michael, JaNell, Joseph, Charles, Brittany, Carly, Sidney, Christian, Colton Grable, Maggie Farley; great-grandchildren, Evan Bayes, Jack and Jake Mortensen, Candalaura Rain Dionisio, and Mark d’Antonio Dionisio; sister, Mary Jane (Charles) Cortese and sister-in-law, Jennette (Wayne) Nelson; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives. The family requests donations be made to TSJC Educational Foundation, 600 Prospect Street, Trinidad, CO, 81082 to establish a Joe S. Dionisio Scholarship. Honorary Pallbearers are Buddy Corradino, Victor “Snookie” Dionisio, Sam Incitti, Charles D. Latuda, “Doc” Leonetti, Tony Massarotti, Rick Mangino, Bill Nuschy, George Ortiz and Ruben Ortiz. Pallbearers are nephews, V. J. Dionisio, Dennis Lochard, Jim Toupal, John Toupal, Ralph Turano and Robert “Bobby” Vinci. Visitation will be from 3 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 24, 2010 at Mullare-Murphy Funeral Home. A Rosary will follow the visitation at the funeral home at 7 p.m. The funeral mass will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, March 25, 2010 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church with Fr. Richard Becker officiating. Cremation will follow the service and inurnment will occur at a later date at the Trinidad Catholic Cemetery. The family has entrusted Mullare-Murphy Funeral Home with the arrangements. DioNisio, Julia Julia “Jaye” (DiPaulo) DioNisio - Chronicle News - July 20, 2005 - Julia “Jaye” (DiPaulo) DioNisio, age 92, of Denver, Colo., formerly of Trinidad, Colo., passed away on July 14, 2005 in Denver. She was preceded in death by her husband Robert. She is survived by sister Elizabeth Pollack. She was the beloved “Aunt JJ” to many nieces and nephews. Funeral Mass will be held Thursday, July 21, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. at Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church, 3900 Pierce St., Wheat Ridge, CO. Burial will follow at Ft. Logan National Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Denver Dumb Friends League, 2080 S. Quebec St., Denver, CO 80231. Dionisio, Niki Niki Dionisio - Chronicle News - July 9, 2004 - Niki Dionisio of Denver, Colorado, passed away on July 5, 2004. She was born June 30, 1978. She was preceded in death by her father, Robbie Dionisio. Survived by mother Jane Dionisio; sisters Donna Ball, Christine Frank, Traci Peck-Zepeda; and brother Christopher Payne. Niki will continue to teach and guide us through her spirit. Service will be held Monday, July 12, 2004 at 1:00 PM at Trinidad Catholic Cemetery, followed by Memorial Mass at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Trinidad, Colorado. Arrangements by Olinger’s, Denver. Dionisio, Victor James Victor James “Snooky” Dionisio - Chronicle News - March 9, 2011 - Victor James “Snooky” Dionisio age 58, passed away unexpectedly at home on March 6, 2011. He was born in Trinidad, Colorado, on March 28, 1952 to Genevieve (Martino) and Victor Nae Dionisio. He attended area schools, graduating from Trinidad High School in 1970. During his high school years, Snooky played basketball and football. He was quarterback (#22) and co-captain for the Mighty Miner’s receiving numerous awards including MVP and all-conference. During his senior year, he was voted best looking and most popular senior. He then attended Trinidad State Jr. College. On July 17, 2007, it was united in marriage to Deborah Garcia, in Trinidad, Colorado. He was employed by UPS 30 years until his retirement. It was an avid golfer. He also was a Denver bronco and New York Yankees fan. Snooky was a true friend in every sense of the word. He was always willing to help anyone in need. He treasured his many friends. He always put family first and enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and family he also loved caring for his dog Smash his presence will be missed by those who loved and the many who loved him in return. Preceding him in death are parents, Genevieve (Gene) and Victor Nae Dionisio, brother Robbie Dionisio, niece, Nikki Dionisio, and nephew Chris Payne, grandparents Pauline (Mike) Martinov, mother and father in law Sarah and Art Garcia, and aunt Helen Selak. Survivors are wife of thirty years, Debra of home address, son, Matthew Dionisio, Trinidad, daughter Danielle (Henry) Griego, Trinidad, granddaughters Justis and Maniya Dionisio, step daughter Tracy Montera (Joe Grin) Pueblo, Step-grandchildren, Vanessa (Chris), Francheska and Xavier, step great-granddaughter Leighanna, sisters Paula Monteleone, Trinidad, Joanne Felthanger, Ft. Collins, nieces and nephews Lea Robinson Seattle, Mark (Trish) Masero, Pueblo West, Mario (Lynn) Monteleone, Orlando , Gina (Dave) Mangino, Co. City, Tony (Bonnie) Monteleone, Tacoma, Adam (Corrie) Westwood, Denver, Steven (Patricia) Latuda, Ft. Collins, Casey Latuda, Ft, Collins, aunt Louise Chapparo, Pueblo, numerous cousins, other relatives and a host of friends. A Celebration of Life will be held Thursday, March 10, 2011 at 1 p.m. at Faith Christian Fellowship Church with Pastor Bill Frashuer officiating. Private inurnment will be at a later date. Honorary escorts are Joe Falsetto, Norbie Shew, Guido Pachelli, Dave Vigil, Carol Cometto and Doc Leonetti. Arrangements made under the direction of the Comi Funeral Home. DiPaola, Anthony Eugene Anthony Eugene DiPaola - Chronicle News - December 7, 2012 - Anthony Eugene DiPaola left this life on December 3, 2012 while being cared for at the Spanish Peaks Regional Medical Center in Walsenburg, CO. He was born on May 26, 1934 in Trinidad, Co to Steve and Mary DiPaola. He grew up in Trinidad, graduating from Trinidad High School in 1952. He attended Trinidad State Junior College as a student athlete, graduating in 1954. Proceeding college he served 4 years in the US Navy and married Evelyn R. Hutman. After completing his military service he worked in California for a family owned bakery business, Torino Bakery. Upon returning to Trinidad he worked in another family business, DiPaola Furniture, before becoming the co-owner of the El Capitan Restaurant and Lounge. Anthony enjoyed officiating high school football games, playing golf and cards. He was an avid fan of the Miner Football team and enjoyed every opportunity to watch his grandchildren and nieces participate in sports. He is survived by his brother and sister-in-law Steve and Jan DiPaola two sons; John/Beverly DiPaola of Columbus, OH Joe/Yvonne DiPaola of Atlanta, GA. Four grandchildren; Matthew, Brian, Janelle and Sam, as well as, numerous nieces and nephews. Honorary pallbearers are Michael DiPaola, Steven DiPaola, Nicholas DiPaola, Matthew DiPaola, Brian DiPaola and Sam DiPaola. Memorial services will be held at the Murphy Chapel on Friday, December 14th at 10am. Inurnment will follow in the Trinidad Cemetery. A special acknowledgement to Michael, Steve & Jan DiPaola and the entire staff of Spanish Peaks Veteran's Center for their generous gifts of time and care for Anthony. The family requests that in lieu of flowers a donation be made to Spanish Peaks Regional Health Center - Colorado State Veterans Home in Walsenburg, Co, or the Harry Sayre Senior Citizen Center. The family has entrusted Mullare-Murphy Funeral Home with the arrangements. DiPaola, Janyce Leeann Janyce Leeann DiPaola - Chronicle News - November 29, 2016 - Janyce Leeann DiPaola May 29, 1940 – November 27, 2016 Janyce was born in Sioux Falls, S.D. to Jens and Delda Houg. She was a loving mother and wife. Janyce is survived by her husband, Steve DiPaola who she married on June 26, 1960. She shared 56 years of marriage to the love of her life and was blessed with two sons whom she adored. Michael (MaryBeth) and Steven (Cindy). She and Steve adored their grandchildren: Ashley, Kristen, Nicholas, and Camille. Janyce is survived by two brothers, Jim (Joann) Houg and Doug Houg. Nieces, Jenyce (Jeremy) HougBrown , TC (Tim) Meyers , Nephews, John (Bev) DiPaola , Joe (Yvonne) DiPaola, Troy Houg, and Wade (Mary) Houg. She also dearly loved her great-nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by parents Delda and Jens Houg, Milt Lankford and niece Erika Houg. Janyce attended Manuel High School and Colorado Women’s College in Denver, Colorado. Upon moving to Trinidad, she began working as a secretary with Trinidad School District No. 1. After several years, Janyce moved on to become co-owner of the El Capitan Restaurant for 27 years where she loved her customers. Janyce volunteered her time and energies to the Senior Center and also served as a board member and loved the people and place. She served as a volunteer at Mount San Rafael Hospital and was on the Women’s Auxiliary Board. Janyce had numerous hobbies that she enjoyed participating in which included her bridge club as well as the Beta Sigma Phi sorority in which she was a member for over 50 years. She supported Holy Trinity Church by cleaning the church, washing and ironing the servers’ vestments and loved doing it. Janyce was also a proud member of the Catholic Daughters. She lovingly taught catechism classes and also coordinated and hosted the adult prayer groups within her home. Janyce’s warm and loving personality was a joy for family and friends to be around. She had a wit and sense of humor which made others feel welcomed and valued. One of her greatest joys in life was being with her grandchildren and family. She supported all their endeavors with encouragement, love, and never complained about having a “bleacher bottom.” She was an avid Denver Nuggets fan and hardly ever missed a game. The Denver Broncos were her next favorite team and she spent many Sunday’s cheering them on. Funeral Services will be held Friday, December 2, 2016 with Rosary at 1 p.m. at the Comi Chapel, followed by the Funeral Mass at 1:30 p.m. at Sebastiani Gym. Inurnment will follow at the Trinidad Catholic Cemetery. Escorts are, Ashley, Kristen, Nick and Camille. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Harry Sayre Senior Center or to the Holy Trinity Restoration Fund. Arrangements made under the direction of the Comi Funeral Home. DiPaolo, Carl M. Carl M. DiPaolo - Chronicle News - November 10, 2011 - Carl M. DiPaolo, age 91, passed away unexpectedly at Mt. San Rafael Hospital on November 6, 2011. He was born in Walsenburg, Colorado on February 22, 1920 to Angelina (Guadagnoli) and Michael DiPaolo. The family relocated to Berwind, Colo., where Carl’s father was killed in a mining accident at the Tollerburg Mine. Carl was 7 years old. The family then moved to Trinidad where Carl attended area schools and graduated from Trinidad High School in 1938. Carl worked at various jobs and in 1942 enlisted in the United States Army, serving 3 1/2 years in North Africa and Italy. Upon receiving his Honorable Discharge, he became employed by the Nash Company. On June 13, 1948, Carl was united in marriage to Violet Coren at Mt. Carmel Catholic Church. In 1950, Carl became chief clerk for the board of county commissioners and retained that employment for ten years. He then became the bookstore manager for TSJC for 14 years until his retirement in 1984. In 1965 Carl became chairman of the Democratic Party where he served for four years. His deep fondness for sporting events was demonstrated by his performance as a sports official In Colorado and New Mexico for 25 years. He had the distinction of being official timekeeper for all football and basketball high school games for 30 years. In 1994, he became the overseer of the historic Toller Building until its sale in 2005. Carl was noted for being one of the original volunteers at the Colorado Welcome Center. He was a member of the VFW and the American Legion. Carl and his wife are both valued members of the Sayre Senior Center. Preceding him in death are parents, Angelina and Michael DiPaolo, step father Joe Ambrose, sister Madeline (Frank) Vecchio, brother, Louis (Louise) DiPaolo, nephew Frank Vecchio, brothers in law, John Skalko and Ellis Hayhurst, sister in law Norma Coren and mother and father in law Marie and John Coren. Survivors are wife of 63 years Violet of home address, sisters Mary Skalko, Trinidad, Florence Hayhurst, CA, brother in law Alex Coren, numerous cousins including Violet Fatur, nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, one great-great-niece, and expecting one great-great-nephew this upcoming March, and a host of many friends. Visitation will be Wednesday from 2 p.m. - 5 p.m. at the Comi Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral Services will be Thursday, November 10, 2011 with Rosary at 12:15 p.m. at the Comi Funeral Home followed by the Funeral Mass at 1 p.m. at Holy Trinity Church. Interment will follow at the Trinidad Catholic Cemetery. Active pallbearers are Mike DiPaolo, Lou DiPaolo, John Skalko, Carl Skalko, Mike Vecchio and Ken Vecchio. Arrangements made under the direction of the Comi Funeral Home. DiPaolo, Louis Louis DiPaolo - Chronicle News - December 16, 2010 - Louis DiPaolo, age 88, passed away at Sangre De Cristo Hospice in Pueblo, Colorado on December 13, 2010. He was born in Berwind, Colorado on April 26, 1922 to Mike DiPaolo and Angelina Guadagnoli. Louis attended Trinidad High School, graduating in 1939. On January 19, 1947 Louis was united in marriage to Louise Mazza at Mt. Carmel Catholic Church. He was employed at the US Postal Service in Trinidad, Colorado for 33 years. Louis was also a life member of the Trinidad Elks Lodge #181. Preceding him in death are wife, Louise DiPaolo, parents Mike and Angelina DiPaolo, step-dad Joseph Ambrose, numerous aunts and uncles, sister Madeline (Frank) Vecchio, brothers-in-law Ellis Hayhurst, John Skalko and Sisto Mazza, nephew Franklin Vecchio, sister-in-law and brother-in-law Mildred and Cecil Duran, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law Frank and Jackie Mazza, Dan and Olga Masero. Survivors are sons, Mike DiPaolo, Lou DiPaolo, granddaughter Angela DiPaolo, brother Carl (Violet) DiPaolo, all of Trinidad, sister Florence Hayhurst, Foster City, CA, sister Mary Skalko, Trinidad, sister-in-law and brother-in-law Irene and Ducky Montera, Trinidad, sister-in-law Phyllis Mazza, Trinidad, and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Mike Vecchio, Carl Skalko, John Skalko, Steve Montera, Jim Montera and Sisto Mazza. Visitation will be Sunday, December 19, 2010 at 2 PM at the Comi Funeral Home Chapel. Rosary will be held Monday, December 20, 2010 at 9:15 AM at the Comi Funeral Home Chapel, with the funeral held at 10 AM at Holy Trinity Church. Interment will follow at the Trinidad Catholic Cemetery. The family respectfully requests the omission of food and flowers, and asks that donations be made to Holy Trinity Church, Sangre De Cristo Hospice or a charity of your choice. Arrangements made under the direction of the Comi Funeral Home. DiPaolo, Pia Pia (Jackie) DiPaolo - Chronicle News - January 4, 2017 - Pia (Jackie) DiPaolo, 63, passed away December 27, 2016 after a short illness. She was born September 22, 1953 in Grand Island, Nebraska to Lee and Marcia Rollf. She is lovingly remembered by her father, Lee (Angie) Rollf; daughter, Angela DiPaolo; close friend and former husband, Lou DiPaolo; sisters Debbie (Michael) McGinnis and Terri (Ron) Valdez; niece Jacqui (Derek) Medina; nephew Kelly Romlow; and special friends Mike DiPaolo and Irene and Ducky Montera. She was preceded in death by her mother, Marcia Rollf; sister, Nicki King; grandmother, Ruth Greenwood; and nephew, Theron Valdez. She was a teacher and worked at Aguilar and Primero Public Schools and Mt. Carmel School. She also worked for her father for many years at the Frontier Motel. She enjoyed shopping and reading and was very spiritual, devoting much of her time to prayer. Please note that the Funeral Services will be held Monday January 9, 2017 with Rosary at 9 a.m. at the Comi Chapel, followed by the Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. at Sebastiani Gym. Inurnment will follow at the Trinidad Catholic Cemetery. Arrangements made under the direction of the Comi Funeral Home. DiPaolo, Vincent James Vincent James DiPaolo - Chronicle News - June 3, 2013 - Decorated Viet Nam Veteran, Vincent James DiPaolo, passed away on March 3, 2013 at the Nellis Air Force Base Hospital in Las Vegas, Nevada following an accident sustained at his home in Bullhead City Arizona. Vince was born to the union of Mary (Guadagnoli) and Vince DiPaolo on November 8, 1942 in Trinidad, Colorado. He was preceded in death by both of his parents and an infant brother. He served in the military from 1961 to 1962 (Army), from 1962-1966 (Army National Guard) and from 1968 to 1972 in the Navy Seabees. Vince was a long time resident of Trinidad, Colorado. He attended Trinidad Public Schools and graduated from Hoehne High School with the class of 1960. He spent many years as an instructor, athletic director, and coach at Trinidad Catholic Schools. He was married to and survived by his sweetheart of 40 years, Louise (Barbie) Anna Stuart. He is also survived by his three children Vincent James, Riki Lynne and Christian Randi and four grandchildren. Siblings: Frances (Mike) Festi, Linda Warner, Venice (Ken) Paine, Mary Ferraro, and Toni (Tom) Adkins. Numerous aunts, uncles, nephews, nieces and cousins. Recitation of the rosary will be held at the Comi Funeral Home at 9:15 a.m. Friday, June 7, 2013 followed by Funeral Mass at Holy Trinity Catholic Church at 10 a.m. Interment will follow at the Trinidad Catholic Cemetery with graveside services conducted by Ft. Carson Honor Guard. Honorary Escorts will be his nephews. Arrangements made under the direction of the Comi Funeral Home. DiPaolo, Violet Edith Violet Edith DiPaolo - Chronicle News - June 17, 2014 - Violet Edith DiPaolo, educator, teacher, mentor, loving sister and aunt, passed away on June 13, 2014 at the age of 90. Violet was born on August 17, 1923 in Ludlow, Colorado, the daughter of Maria (Cha) and John L. Coren. She attended Aguilar schools graduating in 1941. She went on to Trinidad State Jr. College and Adams state college graduating in 1944. Violet was hired as a school teacher for school district #1 in Trinidad where she taught for 40 years. The first 10 years were at Rice and Trinidad High School as a PE teacher. The next 30 years as a high school counselor. She retired in 1984. On June 13, 1948 Violet was United in marriage to Carl M. DiPaolo at Mt. Carmel Catholic church in Trinidad. Violet was a member of beta Sigma phi for many years. Together with her husband Carl, they liked to attend social gatherings and sporting events that she was an avid sports fan. She was very family oriented and she enjoyed spending time with her nieces and nephews whom she loved dearly. Preceding her in death are parents Maria and John L. Coren, sisters and brothers-in-law Norma Coren, Adeline (Frank) Vecchio, Louis (Louise ) DiPaolo, John (Mary) Skalko, Ellis Hayhurst, nephews Frank Vecchio, mother or father’s in law, Angelina and Michael DiPaolo and John Ambrose. Left to cherish her memory is brother Alex Coren, Grand Junction, Colorado, sister in law Florence Hayhurst, California, cousins, including Violet Fatur, Trinidad, Colorado, nieces and nephews, Mike DiPaolo, Lou DiPaolo, Mike (Paula) Vecchio, Debbie (Mike) Fiorenzi, John Skalko (Paulette Masero), Carl Skalko, all of Trinidad, Colorado Gale (Al) Fehlman, Grand Junction, Colorado, Ken (Brenda) Vecchio, Colorado Springs, Colorado, Marie Vecchio, Pueblo, Greg (Gene) Coren, Grand Junction, Colorado, great-nieces, great-nephews and many friends. Visitation will be Wednesday from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Comi Chapel. Funeral services will be Thursday, June 19, 2014 with rosary at 9:00 a.m. at the Comi Chapel, followed by the funeral mass at 10:00 a.m. at Holy Trinity Church. Interment with Rite of Committal will follow at the Trinidad Catholic Cemetery. Active pallbearers are Greg Coren, Mike DiPaolo, Lou DiPaolo, Mike Vecchio, Ken Vecchio, John Skalko and Carl Skalko. Arrangements made under the direction of the Comi Funeral Home. Dirrim, Lysle R. Lysle R. Dirrim - Pueblo Chieftain – September 3, 2014 - Lysle R. Dirrim. “Service, Honor, Love, Humor.” The oldest of four boys, Lysle was born April 22, 1926, in Stanton, Iowa, to Lelia Gilmore and Lysle L. Dirrim. Died July 18, 2014, in Pueblo West, Colo. Upon graduation from Fremont High School, Fremont, Neb., he entered the U.S. Naval Service at age 17, assigned to the Destroyer Escort USS Grady/445, serving as sonar operator and helmsman, participating in the major engagements of Iwo Jima and Okinawa. Following the war, he graduated from Midland Lutheran College, Fremont, Neb., married Lois Miller in 1950, and completed a Juris Doctorate Degree from the University of Denver in 1952. Lysle and Lois moved to Brighton, Colo., where he began the practice of law. Early in his career, Lysle was appointed assistant district attorney for Colorado Judicial District 1. His political involvement led him to later serve as campaign manager for two of Donald G. Brotzman’s successful runs for U.S. Congressional House District 2. Lysle also served on the Brighton City Council and numerous local boards. As his practice eventually dedicated itself to water litigation, he served as counsel to South Adams County Water and Sanitation District, West Adams County Fire District and several ditch companies. Lysle retired from law practice and he and Lois moved to Pueblo West, Colo., in 2000. Lysle was an avid golfer. He also loved dogs as a young boy and into his adult years, and was particular to schnauzers after receiving his first one from the Honorable District Court Judge Christian D. Stoner. During his years in Brighton, Lysle was a member of the First Presbyterian Church and the Brighton Elks. Lysle is survived by his children, Lysle G. Dirrim (Frederick), David Dirrim (Pueblo), Roger Dirrim (Brighton) and Ann (Tom) Chinnock (Fort Collins); five granddaughters and two great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by his wife. A Celebration of Life is planned for 1 p.m. Sept. 19, at First Presbyterian Church, Brighton, Colo. Memorials in Lysle’s honor may be made to the Temple Buell Children’s Museum, Sangre de Cristo Arts and Conference Center, 210 N. Sante Fe Ave., Pueblo, CO 81003 or the Brighton Japanese American Association Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 508, Brighton, CO 80601. Condolences may be sent to the Dirrim Family, 5316 Augusta Trail, Fort Collins, CO 80528. DiSanti, Frank James Frank James "Jimmy" DiSanti - Pueblo Chieftain - May 28, 2017 - Frank James “Jimmy” DiSanti. Lifelong farmer and rancher on the St. Charles Mesa has passed away. Born March 29th, 1946, Jimmy dedicated his life to cultivating both produce and lifelong friendships. Jimmy enjoyed raising livestock and visiting the mountains, but above all else, he cherished time he spent with family. His legacy will continue to grow through his children and grandchildren, and through his many friends and relatives. Preceded in death by parents, Helen and John DiSanti; and brother, John. Jimmy is survived by his children, Justin (Brianna) DiSanti, Rocco (Kate) DiSanti, Sara (Jeff) Genova, Dominic (Jayme) DiSanti, sisters, Cathy (Jack) Whitney and Christina (Pete) Cesar; close cousin, Ed DiSanti; lifelong friend, Tony DeJoy, and soul mate and wife, RoseAnn; grandchildren, Avery, J.J., Macey Genova, Jasper, Emma DiSanti, Dominic, Jr., and Charlotte DiSanti. With love and care, Jimmy tended to his crops and his family alike, and both flourished beautifully throughout his lifetime. Cremation has taken place at Roselawn Crematory. A Memorial Mass will be held, 10:00am, Wednesday, May 31, 2017 at St. Joseph Church. In lieu of food and flowers please make donations to the Parkinson Foundation. DiSanti, Teresa Rose Teresa Rose DiSanti - Dignity Memorial - January 4, 2011- Teresa is survived by her daughters, Mary Ann (John) Henry, Connellsville, PA and Lorraine (Gino) Refice, Pueblo; grandchildren, John C. (Jill) Henry, Edward (Lori) Henry, Kimberly (Jeff) Jacobs, Vincent P. DiSanti, David J. Refice, Michael A. Refice, Sr.; great-grandchildren, Curtis and Justin Henry, Jeffrey Stewart, Eddie and Leah Henry, Gabriel and Emily Refice, Erika Altamirano, Dominique Refice, Santiago Baca, Devyn Vigil and Michael A. Refice, Jr. She is also survived by her brother, Dominic P. Radosta; sisters, Carmella Walecheck, Walsenburg, Lucille Zabukovic, Joan (William) Mendenhall, Fayetteville, Arkansas; numerous nieces, nephews, friends and neighbors. Teresa was preceded in death by her husband, Carmen Charles DiSanti, Sr. and son, Carmen Charles DiSanti, Jr.; her parents, Vincenzo Charles and Mary Radosta; sisters, Angelina Pinto, Antionette Chasteen; and brother, Guy Radosta. She retired from the Pueblo Army Depot as an ammunition inspector. She enjoyed playing cards with her family. She was a member of St. Therese Lodge, LaSalle Ladies Club, St. Joseph Christian Women's Club and the YWCA Penquins early morning water aerobics group. The family would like to express their thanks to all of her caretakers: The staff of Dr. Michael Ramos, Dr. Arlin Peterson, Oreskovich Dental Office, Rocky Mountain Eye Clinic, Parkview Hospital, Belmont Lodge, University Park Care Center, and her home health helpers, Crystal Baker and Janet Embry. Viewing will be 11 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Tuesday, January 11, 2011, at T.G. McCarthy Funeral Home. Funeral Mass will be 10 a.m., Wednesday, January 12, 2011, at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Roselawn Cemetery. DiSantis, Luciano Luciano di Santis – Walsenburg World – December 11, 1903 – Victims of the Strife – Joseph Velano, one of the Italian strikers who engaged in the battle with guards in Segundo Monday night, died in the hospital at Trinidad at 11:40 Tuesday night, as a result of a bullet wound in the head received in the fight. A good-sized portion of Velano’s skull was torn away by the bullet, and he remained unconscious from the time he was found until he died at Trinidad, nearly 27 hours. The coroner has taken charge of the remains, and an inquest will probably be held. Velano is the second Stryker to die as a result of the conflict with the mine guards. The other man was Luciano di Santis, who was shot through the body and died after running a short distance. An autopsy held Tuesday afternoon on di Santis’ body showed that a rifle bullet entered the body 7 inches below the left armpit and tore off the apex of his heart. The condition of Benedetti Bandi, another striker who engaged in the affair was reported quite favorable this morning. He was shot through the growing, and for a time his recovery was despaired of. Dissler, Lenore J. Lenore J. (Corsentino) Dissler - Huerfano World - June 3, 2014 - Lenore J. (Corsentino) Dissler, passed away June 1, 2014. Born September 17, 1926, in Walsenburg, Colo. Preceded in death by her parents, John and Josephine Corsentino; and beloved husband, Paul Adolph Dissler. Survived by three sons, Richard (Sandy) Dissler, Gary Dissler and John (Peggy) Dissler; sisters, Josephine (Walter) Price and Betty (John) Amidei; one brother, Butch (Delphine) Corsentino; sister-in-law, Delphine Dissler; nine grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews and other relatives. Lenore loved her Broncos, cooking, gardening, her coffee, and most of all, her family. Cremation, Montgomery & Steward Crematorium. Memorial service, 11 a.m. Saturday, June 28, 2014, in the Montgomery & Steward Chapel. In lieu of food and flowers, memorials may be made to PAWS through the funeral home. Dissmore, Raymond A. Raymond A. Dissmore - Wet Mountain Tribune - February 5, 1954 - Funeral Services Held for Raymond A. Dissmore - Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at the Menzel Funeral Home for Raymond A. Dissmore, 71, long-time resident of Custer county who died Sunday in a Pueblo hospital after a brief illness. The Rev. I. Melville Wohrley conducted the last rites. Mr. Dissmore was born in Denver September 7, 1882 and moved to a ranch near Hillside when he was 12 years old. He operated the ranch until his retirement a few years ago, when he moved to Silver Cliff. Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Maud Wright, of Pueblo, and Mrs. Vera Wiley, of Alhambra, California, and a nephew, Kenneth Wiley. Burial was in Hillside cemetery, with Nelson Caughman, Homer King, Elmer Squire, W. J. McGlothlin, Nelson Berry and Barney Frank acting as pallbearers and the Menzel Funeral Home in charge. Ditchfield, Samuel Samuel Ditchfield – Walsenburg World – October 12, 1911 – Died at Walsenburg, Colorado, Sunday, October 1, 1911, Samuel Ditchfield, age 54 years. Sammie, as he was familiarly called, has been a well known character in this place for many years. He was everybody’s friend and his own worst enemy. He followed the calling of general odd jobs man and has probably done some work for every old timer and many recent comers to the town of Walsenburg. He loved the amber fluid and was usually too well filled with it, but with all this he was English and was filled with that stubborn English pride which suffered much rather than go contrary to the promptings of that pride. He lived poorly clothed and poorly housed, yet with it all could have subsisted on the bounty of better situated relatives in another part of the state, but knowing his failing he steadfastly refused to go. When in his better senses he was a man of keen wit, when inebriated he was never dull, and though fallen to a plane of low degree, he had much in his makeup that was noble. Divechio, Frank Frank Divechio – Walsenburg World – August 21, 1919 – Dust Explosion Kills 18 at Ojo, Five Escape – Helmet Crew Rush from Trinidad – Presence of Gas and Falls of Rock Delay Reaching Last Four – The worst explosion that has ever taken place in Huerfano County occurred Monday at Oakview, the mining camp of the Oakdale Coal Company 25 miles west of town. It happened in the older workings of the company where 40 miners are employed. The first reports gave the number of dead at 35 or 40, but a checking out of the men brought the casualties down to a smaller number. Three found their way out through an old entry, and of the first three rescued, two are alive, although badly burned. Up to the next morning 12 dead had been removed and later two more were added to the list, but it was necessary to force fresh air into the mine passages before the remainder could be reached. The number then left was six and one more was gotten out Wednesday. Help was rushed to the scene of the disaster, helmet crews and first aid teams from the other Huerfano and Las Animas County mines and it was through their efforts that it was possible to get the men out so soon. One accident occurred that nearly lost one of the rescuers his life. He and another man were bringing out “Big Steve” Christopher, the fire boss, over a big fall of rock when he stumbled and fell on his breathing bag. It’s a miracle that he did not break the bag and cause his asphyxiation with gas. James Dalarumi was the leader of the rescue crew. The cause of the explosion has not been definitely determined, but it is thought that possibly a small explosion of gas exploded dust in the mine. Possibly some of the men secreted matches about their person, though it is the habit to have all the men searched before they enter the mine. The explosion was unusually heavy and the shock was felt for some distance away from the mine, though there was no outside upheaval, but a cave in and a heavy fall of rock on the inside. There were about 100 diggers employed in the Oakview mine. The explosion occurred in the sixth south entry were about 40 men were working. The men working in the other entries got out safely. Superintendent Britton went into the mine shortly after the explosion and penetrated into the gas area, but was overcome, and had to be removed and put to bed. Mine Inspector Thompson of Trinidad and State Mine Inspector Dalrymple of Denver arrived on the scene as speedily as possible. Sheriff Neely and Coroner Thorton also left immediately after hearing of the accident. The dead are: Mike Johnson, single; Juan Balteira, single; John Soltis, who leaves a wife and three children; Frank Pajk, leaving wife and boy of 17; John Macconi, leaving wife and two children; James Blye, leaves wife and child; Joseph R. Franks, known to many in Walsenburg, leaves wife and child; Andrew Guilano, leaves wife and child; Magil Muzzieg, single, an old Mexico miner; James T. Ingram, leaves wife and two children. He and his grandson, A. Oxford, were found locked in each other’s arms. A. Oxford, single; Charles Monson, leaves a wife; Joe Margulski, leaves a wife; Joe Garcia, a soldier boy, leaves a wife and child; Tony Barela, single; William Christopher, single; John Fassaro, single; Frank Divechio, single. At 11 o’clock this Thursday night the bodies of the last three, John Soltis, Frank Divechio, and Frank Pajk, were taken from the mine and have since been removed to town. The coroner’s inquest will be held at 10 o’clock Monday morning at Walsenburg. Two of the dead miners were members of the Maccabee Lodge; Joseph R. Franks in Walsenburg and Joe Margulski of the Denver Tent. The body of the latter was shipped to Denver Thursday evening where he will have a Maccabee funeral. The funeral of Joseph Risdon Franks will be held in Walsenburg Sunday morning at 10 o’clock under the auspices of the Walsenburg Tent of the Maccabees. Divizio, Pete Pete Divizio – Walsenburg World – February 20, 1906 – Disaster at Maitland – Monday morning there occurred one of the most terrible catastrophes in the history of Huerfano County. By a gas explosion in the Maitland mine at 10 o’clock yesterday morning nearly a score of miners lost their lives. The explosion occurred in what is known as the old sunshine mine but which is now worked by the Victor Fuel Company from the Maitland entry. The place of the explosion is under the hogback west of the old sunshine entry. As soon as a rescue party could enter the mine without a greater sacrifice of life, the work of rescue began, and by 4 o’clock 12 dead bodies had been removed from the mine. By 12 o’clock that night no more dead bodies had been recovered but two more were known to be in the mine somewhere. Archie Miller, the pit boss, and Pete Divizio, a driver, are the two missing men known to be still in the mine. Just how many more men may be in the mine is not known at the time we go to press. In all there are 35 men who work in that portion of the mine. But possibly from 15 to 20 did not go to work on the fateful day, since Saturday was paid a and many of the miners with their families were in Walsenburg and others of the foreign element were not yet recovered from the conjunction of payday and a Sunday with plenty of money and were resting up from their celebration. Every one of the miners who went to work in that section of the mine that day were killed outright. No one lived to come out alive. Up to 9 o’clock this (Tuesday) morning 14 bodies had been brought to the surface and one more is known to be in the workings. The bodies identified are: William Moran, James Teeters, Archie Miller, Pete Divizio, Nizzi Natale, S. Lobana, _____ Bemen, Domenk Lezeni, and Natale Ore. Dix, Faith Faith Dix - Pueblo Chieftain - September 17, 2017 - Faith Dix, 91, passed away Sept. 14, 2017. Survived by son, Drew (Patricia) Dix; daughter, Faith (Mike) Clason; sister, Gretchen Flores; brother, Robert (Joyce) Pfeffer; grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by her parents; the love of her life of 48 years, Harold; her son, Jay (Mary); and twin brother, Calvin. At her request, there will be no memorial service. Dix, JoAnne JoAnne Dix - Pueblo Chieftain - December 16, 2014 - JoAnne Dix, Montgomery & Steward Crematorium. Dixon, Celeniz Carmalita Celeniz Carmalita Sally Velarde Dixon - Chronicle News - May 1, 2013 - Celeniz Carmalita Sally Velarde Dixon died peacefully on March 14, 2013 in South Sioux City, NE. She was born December 22, 1931 in North Garcia Plaza. She was raised in Troy Colorado and graduated from Kim High School. Sally was preceded in death by her husband Ronald Dixon, her parents Daniel and Erminia Velarde, brother Arthur Velarde and grandson Dustin Dixon. Survivors are son Kenneth (Angie) Dixon Sioux City, Iowa, daughters Viviana Womack, South Sioux City, NE, Jeanette Kelley (Chris) Trinidad Colo., Yvonne Rice (Jesse) Vegita NM, Rhonda Winkler, Ellicot Colo. Brothers Salvador Velarde, Daniel (Anita) Velarde, Trinidad Colo., Bernie (Linda) Velarde, Hoehne Colo. Sister Corina Montoya, Sister-in-law Lisa Velarde of Trinidad, Colo. Eight grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, Numerous cousins, nieces and nephews along with life long friends survive. Sally was a wonderful wife and mother, excellent housekeeper, cook, and seamstress. She enjoyed gardening, canning, dancing, watching T.V., especially “Survivor” and going to the casino. Celebration of life will be held at Holy Trinity Church on Friday, May 3rd at 11 a.m. The family will gather at St. Joseph Hall following the Mass. Dixon, Jessyca A. Jessyca A. (Ealy) Dixon - Pueblo Chieftain - November 24, 2017 - Jessyca A. (Ealy) Dixon, age 35, passed away on Nov. 18, 2017. Celebration of Life, 4 to 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 27, 2017, at the Elks Lodge, 426 N. Santa Fe Ave., Pueblo, CO 81003. T. G. McCarthy Funeral Home - November 24, 2017 - Jessyca A. (Ealy) Dixon, 35, passed away unexpectedly at home in Pueblo, CO, on November 18, 2017. Celebration of Life will be 4-7 p.m., Monday, November 27, 2017, at the Elks Lodge, 426 N Santa Fe Ave, Pueblo, CO 81003. A second Celebration of Life will be 3-6 p.m., Monday, December 11, 2017, at the Moline Salvation Army, 2200 5th Avenue, Moline, IL. Private Burial. Jessyca was born December 12, 1981, in Moline, IL, to Guy F. and Cyndy A. (Curtis) Ealy, Jr. She was preceded in death by her great-grandparents, John R. and Lela F. (Gilreath) Curtis. "Big Grandma" was the love of Jessyca's life. She was also preceded in death by her grandparents, Guy F. and Dorothy L. (Hanson) Ealy, Sr.; grandfather, Charles D. Curtis; aunt, Sandra J. (Ealy) Wines; uncle, Richard Ealy; nephew, Shane Preston Entwistle; great-uncle, Larry Gene Garren; and cousin Monica S. Wines; father and mother-in-law, Robert Taylor and Rebecca Dixon, Bronx, NY. Jessyca is survived by her loving husband of 17 years, Eric; children, Jayden, Janaya of the family home, and Eric and Erica, Denver, CO; parents; brothers and sister, Neal (Ashley) Ealy and their son, Bryson C. Ealy, Pueblo West, CO, Joshua Curtis, Chicago, IL and Gail Hastings, Geneseo, IL, and her son, Caleb Hastings, Colona, IL; grandmother, Maggie M. (Stout) Curtis, Davenport, IA; aunts and uncles, Peggy (Dean) Bender, Bernie (Charmaine) Ealy, Dorothy Mae (Lee) Lemke, all of Florida, Fred Ealy, TN, Neil Ealy, special aunt, Freda (Jerry) Goodwin, Ruth Martel and Larry Wines, Sr., all of IL, and special uncle and aunt, John C. and Carol A. (Sierra) Curtis, Davenport, IA; her crazy "Uncle Bill" William Elders, Milan, IL; special cousins, Alexis Curtis and son, John A. Curtis, Jenifer (Matthew) Mathers, Tanya (Martel) Noble, Tara Ealy and William (Val) Hamilton. She loved all of her family very much. Dixon, Marilyn Lamont Marilyn L. Dixon - Pueblo Chieftain - December 16, 2016 - Marilyn L. Dixon passed away Dec. 5, 2016. Graveside memorial to be announced at a later date. Pueblo Chieftain - May 14, 2017 - Marilyn Lamont Dixon (Harris), of Pueblo, Colo., passed away on Dec 5, 2016. Preceded in death by husband, Edward L. Dixon Jr.; grandson, Aaron Carlton Grace. She served and shared her community through First Baptist Church, 4-H, Vineland Elementary, Masons, Eastern Star, Girl Scouts and of course last but not least, the world's greatest neighbors on and around 29th Lane and County Farm Road. Family will hold graveside services and internment at 11 a.m. Friday, May 26, 2017, at Roselawn Cemetery. Please meet at the chapel. In lieu of flowers or food you can make a donation in her name directly to St. Jude’s Research Hospital, P.O. Box 1000 Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38148. Dixon, Virgil Virgil Dixon – Walsenburg World – July 10, 1913 – Died Monday, July 2, Virgil Dixon, the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Dixon, aged 4 months. Funeral services conducted Tuesday by Rev. G. M. Darley. Death is a hard Master. He would take from us that which we cherish most, living only a beautiful memory – a memory that will last as long as parental existence. Poem: Death came with friendly care, the opening bud to heaven conveyed, and bade it blossom there. Dixon, William William Dixon - Pueblo Chieftain - November 7, 2017 - William Dixon, 65. Cremation, Montgomery & Steward Crematorium. Djuric-Stephenson, Kirsten Kirsten Djuric - Pueblo Chieftain - October 19, 2014 - Pueblo police said Sunday that one person was found dead after officers responded to an early morning home invasion report. Police responded to a reported home invasion with shots fired in the 100 block of East Adams around 3:30 a.m. Sunday. A deceased female was found inside the residence. The death is under investigation, with "parties of interest" and witnesses being interviewed. Police said the resident of the home reported that he heard loud pounding sound on his door. When he investigated, he found that someone had broken in. Police said the shots were fired after that, leading to the discovery of the body. Pueblo Chieftain - October 20, 2014 - An 18-year-old Pueblo woman died from multiple gunshot wounds after a reported home invasion incident early Sunday morning on the 100 block of East Adams Avenue. Kirsten Djuric was found inside the home. An autopsy is pending, according to Coroner James Kramer. According to Pueblo police, Djuric was shot after entry was forced into the East Adams home, which is owned by a man with whom she previously had a relationship. An initial police press release said the home’s resident reported that he heard a loud pounding sound on his door around 3:30 a.m. When the unidentified male investigated, he found that someone had broken in. Shots were reportedly fired after that discovery. As part of the ongoing investigation, detectives are in contact with the district attorney’s office and are talking with witnesses present when the incident occurred. A police department official did note that search warrants had been executed at the home. The neighborhood in which the shooting occurred appears to be quiet and well-kept. Although a large perimeter crime scene was secured by police, few onlookers were present by midmorning. Numerous law enforcement personnel were working the scene while others guarded the yellow-taped perimeter. Documents found online indicate Djuric was a graduate of the Pueblo City Schools’ (D60’s) Gateway to College, an alternative high school program. Pueblo Chieftain - October 26, 2014 - Kirsten Layne Djuric-Stephenson, 18 years old, departed earth to fly with angels on Oct. 19, 2014, in Pueblo, Colo. Kirsten graduated from Central High School and PCC Gateway to College Program, receiving her high school diploma along with 21 college credits in 2014. Kirsten was awarded “Outstanding Student of Gateway to College” in the Business and Advanced Technology Division at PCC. Kirsten recently was attending, with scholarships, Johnson and Wales University in Aurora, studying culinary arts. Kirsten’s goal was to be a chef on cruise ships and travel the world. Kirsten will be traveling with angels now. Kirsten’s slogan in life was, “You can’t have too many friends.” Her family “meant the world to her and wouldn’t trade that for the world.” Kirsten enjoyed cooking, camping, riding ATVs, fishing, hiking and eating s’mores and most of all, listening to her favorite music. She was a very loving, caring and impressionable person. Kirsten leaves behind her mother and stepfather, Kalysta Djuric and Rob Upton; her father and stepmother, Jeremy Stephenson and Tina Young; her great-grandfather, Gene Odette; grandparents, Earl and Eugenia Djuric, Jim Upton and Robin Stephenson and George Stephenson; stepbrother, Max Upton and Amanda; stepsisters, Julie Smith and Ryan, and Nikia Young; nephews, Robby, Lucas and DJ; nieces, Elysia, Kadence and Brooke; uncles, Chris and Patrick Stephenson, Jasson and Tawna Upton; aunt, Candysue Upton; many great-aunts and uncles, cousins, as well as many friends. She will be greeted by many relatives and friends, and will be missed by many, many more. Viewing will be 2 to 7 p.m. Monday, at T.G. McCarthy Funeral Home. Memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2014, at Pueblo Christian Center. Arrangements, T.G. McCarthy Funeral Home. Doak, Robert Alvin Robert Alvin Doak – Chronicle News – May 20, 2015 – Robert Alvin Doak, Jr. was born February 5, 1928 in Canyon, Texas to Robert and Thelma Doak. He spent his youth in Trinidad, Colorado, and then moved to Eugene, Oregon, where he graduated from Eugene High School in 1946. After graduation he entered the Army and served his country from 1946-1948. He served in the 55th Battalion Battery “B,” achieved the rank of sergeant while leading a unit of honor that recognized the ultimate sacrifices made by servicemen for the nation. After his enlistment ended, Robert entered the University of Oregon on the G.I. Bill where he earned both his Bachelors of Science and Master’s Degrees in geology. Throughout a long and successful career in the petroleum industry, Robert traveled the world extensively and made numerous oil and gas discoveries that have been the basis for the economic expansion and success in the American economy. He was known as a visionary leader, and expert consultant, pioneering new prospects internationally, as well as reopening the Southern Colorado coal and gas prospects that have been so important in the regional economy over the past 20 years. In 1950 he married Elizabeth Pearson and together they raised four children. Elizabeth and Robert divorced in 1971. On July 5, 1972, he married Frances L. Paradiso, and together they raised a combined family that grew to 13 children. Robert and Francis lived in New Mexico and in the Trinidad, Colorado area throughout their marriage. Robert is survived by his beloved spouse Francis and grandsons Nicolas and Joshua Paradiso of Trinidad, nine surviving children, and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, his brother Don, two sons and one grandson. Robert passed away peaceably at home in Trinidad on May 16, 2015 after suffering through a long illness. A private memorial service will be held to remember his accomplishments and to honor his leadership over the combined family he so lovingly supported throughout his life. Arrangements made under the direction of the Comi Funeral Home. Dobrinski, Natasha Sue Natasha Sue Dobrinski - Pueblo Chieftain - February 14, 2016 - Natasha Sue Dobrinski, our Rock Star, passed away Feb. 5, 2016; born Feb. 26, 1985, in Pueblo, Colo. Preceded in death by her best friend and her brother, Chris; Grandma Jennie, Grandpa Ken, Aunty Robin and Uncle Bobby. She is survived by her children, Xavier, David and Angel; and the father of her children, David; her parents, Billy (LeAnn) Dobrinski; brothers, Jeremy (Alisia) Dobrinski, their children, Matthew, Mercedes, Makenzie Dobrinski, Joseph (Morgan) Blunn; sisters, Anastasia (Mariah) Dobrinski, her children, Kylie and C.J, Bernadette Dobrinski, her children, Brandon and ShyAnne Dobrinski; special aunts, Becky and Roxana; special cousins, Erica, Amanda, Angelica, Josh, Ray and Dominic. Tasha was and always will be our Rock Star. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her, including her former co-workers at Wal-Mart and University Park Care Center. Rest in peace, Daddy’s Sunshine. There will be a memorial service at 10 a.m. Monday, Feb. 15, at Imperial Funeral Home. Please join the family at Dos Ristras Hall, 307 Division St., following the services. Dobson, Thomas D. Thomas D. "Tom" Dobson - Pueblo Chieftain - November 8, 2014 - Thomas D. “Tom” Dobson, 74, passed away at 7:10 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2014, at Healthwin Specialized Care of South Bend, Ind. Tom was born on Dec. 9, 1939, in Paducah, Texas, to the late Johnny E. and Frances Willina (Wimberly) Dobson and had resided in the South Bend area since 1988, coming from New Jersey. On June 17, 1972, in Wheat Ridge, Colo., he was united in marriage to Jerilyn M. (Scherich) Dobson. For the past 17 years, Tom was the owner and president of Corporate Empowerment, a managerial consulting forum. He worked for over 30 years as a pharmacist in Elkhart and St. Joseph County. He also served in management positions with Eli Lily Pharmaceutical Co., Pharmacia and Service Master. Tom was very active in the local business networking events. He was a graduate of University of Colorado. Tom attended Coalbush United Methodist Church, Mishawaka and previously attended First United Methodist Church, Mishawaka. Tom is survived by his loving wife, Jerilyn of South Bend; and brother, Daniel R. (Kim) Dobson of Ogallala, Neb. Memorial services for Tom will be at 5 p.m. Monday, Nov. 10, 2014, at Palmer Funeral Home – River Park, 2528 Mishawaka Ave., South Bend, IN 46615, with two hours of visitation prior to services at the funeral home. Following the service, friends are invited to meet with the family at First United Methodist Church, 201 E. Third Street, Mishawaka, IN 46544 for dinner (6 to 8 p.m.). Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 1701 N. Beauregard St., Alexandria, VA 22311 or the National Kidney Foundation, 911 E. 86th St., Suite 100, Indianapolis, IN 46240. Dochter, Fred A. Fred A. Dochter - Chronicle News - April 2, 2004 - Fred A. Dochter, age 85, passed away on April 1, 2004. He was born in Gulnare, CO on September 11, 1918 to Ray C. and Margaret C. (Herlyck) Dochter, pioneer residents of Las Animas County. He graduated from Aguilar High School and was a student at Trinidad State Junior College for two years. He served in the Pacific Theatre during WWII from 1941-46, with an honorable discharge at the rank of Captain. He married Margaret F. Enrietti on November 23, 1946 in Trinidad, Colorado. He was a fourth generation descendent of his family in the timber/sawmill industry. He was the owner/operator of Dochter Lumber Company in Trinidad, CO. He was also a member of the First Christian Church. He was preceded in death by parents, Ray C. and Margaret C.; wife, Margaret F.; brother, Ray R. Dochter; sisters, Margaret J. Hoover, Myrtle Barry, Olive Vining; and nephew, Raymond Barry. He is survived by sons, Rich Dochter, Ken (Beth) Dochter, Mike (Jean) Dochter, all of Trinidad; daughters, Kathleen (Dave) Ratliff of Iowa City, Iowa, Susan (Paul) Alston of Pueblo; grandchildren, Eric Ratliff, Brad Ratliff, Renee Ratliff, Christy Dochter, Casey Dochter, Kelli Dochter, Joey Alston; great-grandchildren, Chelsey and Johnnessa Dochter; step-grandchildren, Dawn Leonetti, Marice Leonetti, Brian Leonetti; step-great grandchild, Jayden Leonetti; brother, John Dochter, Colorado State Veteran’s Nursing Home in Walsenburg; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Teresa and Gene Philpott of Hoehne, CO; numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Visitation will take place on Sunday, April 4 from 2 to 6 p.m. at the Mullare-Murphy Funeral Home Chapel. A funeral service will be held on Monday, April 5, 2004 at 10:00 a.m. at the Mullare-Murphy Funeral Home Chapel. Interment to follow at Trinidad Masonic Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Harry Sayre Senior Center, 1222 San Pedro, Trinidad, CO 81082 or Trinidad State Nursing Home, 409 S. Benedicta Ave., Trinidad, CO 81082. The family of Fred A. Dochter has entrusted arrangements to the Mullare-Murphy Funeral Home. Dochter, John W. John W. Dochter - Chronicle News - November 17, 2014 - John W. Dochter passed away on November 11, 2014 at the age of 94. John was born on the Apishapa, in the family cabin above Herlyck (Herlic) Canyon, to Ray C. and Margaret C. (Herlyck) Dochter. John was the youngest of six children, who predeceased him. They are Margaret (John) Hoover, Raymond R. Dochter, Alaide (Victor) Vining, Myrtle (Floyd) Barry, Fred (Margaret) Dochter, nephews, Raymond Dochter and Richard Dochter. He attended Aguilar schools, graduating in 1939. John was an honorably discharged veteran of World War II and in 1946, he returned to the family farm in Aguilar where he lived and worked until the age of 82. At that time he became a resident of the Colorado State Veterans Nursing Home in Walsenburg, Colorado where he resided until his death on Veterans Day, 2014. John is survived by numerous nieces, nephews and cousins, among them are fluorine (Roger) Huffenberger, Antis Goodulin, Claude (Carol) Vining, Kathleen (Dave) Ratliff, Susan Alston, Ken (Beth) Dochter, and Mike (Jean) Dochter. Funeral services will be held Friday, November 21, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. at the Comi Chapel with Pastor Cary Nelson officiating. Inurnment will follow at the Trinidad Masonic Cemetery. Arrangements made under the direction of the Comi Funeral Home. Dochter, Richard Allen Richard Allen Dochter - Chronicle News - October 9, 2008 - Richard Allen Dochter, age 56, died Monday, October 6, 2008, in Trinidad. He was born February 23, 1952, in Trinidad to Fred A. and Margaret (Enrietta) Dochter. He was a lifelong resident of Trinidad. He graduated from Trinidad High School in 1970 and Trinidad State Junior College in 1972. From the day he was born, his life experience was working in the timber industry. He was an avid hunter and outdoorsman, a rock hunter and a vegetable gardener. He loved spending time with is grandchildren, family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother-in-law Paul Alston. He is survived by his daughter Cristy (Johnny) Rivera of Trinidad, brothers Ken (Beth) Dochter and Mike (Jean) Dochter, all of Trinidad, sisters Kathleen (Dave) Ratliff of Iowa City, Iowa and Susan Alston of Pueblo, grandchildren Chelsy, Johnnessa, Michael, Melody, Melissa and a grandson due to be born in two weeks. Visitation will be Thursday, October 9, 2008 from 2:00 - 6:00 p.m. at the Mullare-Murphy Funeral Home with a rosary to follow at 7:00 p.m. Funeral Mass will be Friday, October 10, 2008 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church at 10:00 a.m. Pallbearers will be Dave Armijo, David Villasenor, Robert Lobato, Larry Guara, Charlie Gumz and Miguel Barrientos. Honorary pallbearers will be Joe Dekleva and the entire crew of Dochter Lumber. The family may be contacted at 201 W. Indiana. The family has entrusted the Mullare-Murphy Funeral Home with the arrangements. Dochterman, Frances Marie Frances Marie Dochterman - Chronicle News - September 22, 2017 - Frances Marie Dochterman, of Denver, Colorado passed away on September 1, 2017. She was the oldest of four children born to Frank and Mildred Valencich on February 3, 1929 in Trinidad, Colorado. As a teenager, she worked as a telephone operator for Ma Bell in Trinidad. When she relocated to Denver she was employed at Fashion Bar as a salesperson and model. Additionally, she worked for Ringsby Credit Union as a loan officer. She was extremely hard working, meticulous, and generous to her friends and family. Frances was preceded in death by her devoted husband, James E. Dochterman, and her three siblings, Marian Johnson, Edward Valencich, and Starrle Kelly. She is survived by her daughter Vicki Bracco-Graham (Mark); her son, Mark Bracco; step-daughter Vicki Rienks; grandchildren Terri Sumpter (Jim), Thadd Graham (Vicki),Bracco Graham (Angie); step grandchildren Ray Reinks, and Shauna Reinks (Sangman) Yoon. Great grandchildren include Ashlynn, Harley, Wyatt, Kasha, Kaya, Victoria, Bracco Jr. and Nos Graham; Michelle and Ray Reinks Jr. and Sunnah Soojin Yoon. Cremation with services. Date and time to be announced later by the Comi Funeral Home. Arrangements made under the direction of the Comi Funeral Home. Dochterman, James Edwin James Edwin Dochterman - Chronicle News - June 15, 2006 - James Edwin Dochterman, age 85, of Arvada, Colorado passed away Sunday June 11, 2006. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy during WWII and was stationed in the South Pacific. After his military service he relocated to Denver where he worked for the Gates Rubber Company for over 30 years. He and his wife Frances were avid golfers and loved to dance. He was known for his keen sense of humor and practical jokes, his love of nature, animals, and children, and mostly his kindness to others. He is survived by his loving wife, Frances, of Arvada; daughter, Vicki Rienks; step-daughter, Vicki Graham; step-son, Mark Bracco; and grandchildren Ray, Shauna and Aaron Rienks, and Terri, Thadd and Bracco Graham and numerous great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him. Funeral services will be Friday, June 16, 2006 at 10:00 a.m. at the Comi Funeral Home Chapel, with recitation of the Most Holy Rosary followed by Scriptural Services with Fr. Bob Hagan officiating. Interment will follow at the Trinidad Catholic Cemetery. Family and friends are invited to gather at Trinity Episcopal Church in the parish hall on 119 Colorado Ave. following the service. In lieu of flowers please make donations to Trinity Episcopal Church. Arrangements made under the direction of Comi Funeral Home. Dochterman, Luella Luella Dochterman - Chronicle News - November 20, 2012 - Luella Dochterman, age 93, passed away on Monday, November 12, 2012 at the Trinidad Inn Nursing Home. She was born on March 6, 1919 in Bayport, Minnesota to Edward and Maude Gramenz. During World War II, she was a "Rosie The Riveter" at Ryan Aircraft in San Diego, California. After the war, she moved to Denver, Colorado, where she worked for thirty years for the United States Air Force. Luella was a gentle, kind person, who loved to dance and socialize with family and friends. She loved to travel and had the privilege of visiting Europe, Mexico, Canada and the Caribbean. She is preceded in death by her parents Edward and Maude Gramenz, sisters Erma Sipf, and Helen Ostner, brothers Fred, Ken, Jim, Bob, and Eddie Gramenz, and grandson Aaron Rienks. She is survived by her daughter Vicki Rienks. Grandson Ray Rienks, granddaughter Shauna Rienks (Sangman Yoon), great-granddaughters Michelle Rienks, (Kyle Hurtado), Sunnah Yoon, Soojin Yoon, great-grandson Ray Rienks, great-great-granddaughters Tanaya, Mariah, Leniyah, and Esriyah Hurtado, and numerous nieces and nephews. A private memorial service will be held at the family home on Saturday, November 24, Arrangements made under the direction of the Comi Funeral Home. Dockendorf, Georgia Marie Georgia Marie Dockendorf - Pueblo Chieftain - March 29, 2017 - Georgia Marie Dockendorf, 75, passed away on March 18, 2017. She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Margaret Embree. Her beautiful life will forever be cherished by her loving husband of 57 years, Jerry "Doc" Dockendorf; daughters, Jerri Ann (Tom) Brown, Cindy (Karim) Sabbagh; and son, Bill (Torry) Dockendorf; grandchildren, Lindsi (Nick) Pisciotta, Vince (Haley) Brown, Derek and Amanda Sabbagh and Melah Dockendorf; great-grandchildren, Jake and Joey Pisciotta and Nolan Brown; lifetime friend, Alice Vivoda; and goddaughter, Jodie Goodwin. Georgia loved her family more than anything. Past president of VMCCA Car Club, where she made many close friends. Special thanks to Life Care Center and nurse Charlene. Memorial service will be conducted at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 1, at Trinity Lutheran Church. Reception to follow at Imperial Funeral Home. Dodds, Verla Verla Dodds - Pueblo Chieftain - May 5, 2015 - Verla Dodds; Death stunned Bessemer - Case revived in 2011 but there was not enough DNA - When popular bar owner and Bessemer fixture Verla “Jeanie” Dodds was found strangled to death in an apartment she resided in attached to the bar, it sent a shock wave through the community that adored her. Police haven’t been able to identify her killer to this day, though they strongly believe robbery was the motive and that the person who did it more than likely knew her or at least knew of the large sums of money she was said to have kept in the apartment. Dodds, known to her customers as Jeanie, was found dead at about 7:20 a.m. on Friday June 21, 1991. She had owned the bar since 1960 on the 1600 block of East Evans Avenue called Jeanie’s. She was 64 years old. “She lived in the apartment attached to the bar so she would handle setting up all the cash boxes for the next day,” said Andy McLachlan, a deputy chief with the Pueblo Police Department in charge of the investigations bureau. “When the bartender came to open up that morning, the cash register trays for the bartenders weren’t there so that was unusual. He went and buzzed a doorbell to her place and there was no answer so he called up someone who knew her mom, she had a key to the place and they went in and found her.” Dodds’ cause of death was initially unknown as there were no signs as to why she died, but authorities immediately suspected she was killed. An autopsy scheduled the day she was found dead was postponed so her loved ones, bar patrons and the community had to wait to find out if she was indeed murdered or if she had died of natural causes. An autopsy performed the next day revealed that she was strangled to death. Then-Pueblo County Coroner James Kramer told The Pueblo Chieftain the autopsy showed Dodds’ death was, “consistent with asphyxia due to strangulation.” There were no major signs of trauma other than abrasions on her neck, Kramer reported. McLachlan said it isn’t certain what was used to strangle Dodds, who lived alone, but that it most likely was done by the killer’s hands because there were no visible marks on her neck that stood out. “More than likely it was done with hands because usually any time you do strangulation with anything other than hands, it leaves ligature marks around the neck,” he said. “Reading the autopsy reports, it was more than likely done with hands.” Authorities told The Chieftain at the time that the killer probably struck while Dodds’ bar was still open late Thursday (June 20, 1991) or in the wee hours of the morning Friday. Her body was found about 7:20 a.m. but Kramer’s office estimated she died about six to eight hours before she was found — between 11:30 p.m. and 1:30 a.m. Her employees said they saw her for the last time about 9:30 p.m. The bar closed at 2 a.m. Dodds’ murder was highly talked about in the community. Dodds’ was a beloved Bessemer fixture, owning the bar that sat at Jones and Evans for more than 30 years. The bar had been a longtime favorite among steelworkers looking to unwind after their long and grueling shifts. “Every rummy in town knows me,” Dodds said in a Chieftain profile written about her. Police suspected Dodds was murdered from the outset of their investigation, citing robbery as a motive as Dodds was reputed to keep large amounts of cash in her home. In Dodds’ apartment, investigators found empty cash drawers and an empty safe. A bucket with $300 to $400 in quarters was missing. Nobody from the bar reported hearing any unusual noises come from Dodds’ apartment. A night janitor who began work at 2 a.m. also reported seeing no unusual activity. Evidence indicated that there wasn’t much of a struggle, police told The Chieftain. McLachlan said police didn’t lack for leads regarding potential suspects in Dodds’ murder, but that nothing ever panned out when those leads were followed up on. “The case did not want for suspects. We interviewed all these people, we had a lot of people call in and say, ‘this person did it, I heard this person did it, this person did it,’ and investigations started chasing down all these leads and suspects,” McLachlan said. “One person who they said did it died six months earlier so they couldn’t have done it. Two of the people someone called in and said did it were in jail at the time so they couldn’t have done it. We had a lot of people we were looking at but nothing panned out.” The people police were looking at were those who either knew Dodds or somehow knew that she carried money in her apartment. “The stories in the bar flowed and most people who hung at the bar knew she kept cash,” McLachlan said. “Most of the people we dealt with or interviewed were either patrons of the bar or dealt with them in some type of shape or fashion. It was always approached from the belief that it was someone who knew Jeanie or someone who had gained some knowledge about her.” The robbery that led to Dodds’ death wasn’t the first time she had been robbed. Her son Steven Russell, who lived in Oklahoma City, told The Chieftain that the robbery that led to her death was the fourth in five years. Dodds once told him the prior break-ins, which happened when she was away, involved $25,000, $7,000 and $4,000. “She put bars on the windows to protect herself. She had them welded on. She did everything she could. But that was always a scary thought for all of us. People were breaking in with ease,” Russell was quoted as saying. The police department pulled Dodds’ case off the shelf in 2011 and took another look at it to see if there was any evidence such as DNA that could be tested now that could help possibly identify a suspect. “We sent some more stuff off to the CBI (Colorado Bureau of Investigation) for testing but the results did not come back with enough on DNA to present a profile,” McLachlan said. “That doesn’t mean later DNA testing won’t change, but what we ran in 2011 didn’t come up with anything to give us enough for any matches or anything like that.” Jeanie’s closed its doors on the last day of August 1991 after Dodds’ mother and son tried running it but lost money, according to a Chieftain story published on Sept. 21, 1991. The bar was auctioned off for $48,000 on Sept. 26, 1991. Its named was changed to Grandpappy’s by its new owner. Dodds’ son was the seller. In a Chieftain story published on July 7, 1991, friends of Dodds remembered her as a caring matriarch. She listened to their daily tales from behind the bar counter. She put a few of her friends up in houses she owned. She cooked Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners for them and visited them away from the bar. “Whoever did this doesn’t know how many lives they’ve affected,” one female friend of Dodds told The Chieftain. Dodge, Dorothy Lee Dorothy Lee Dodge - The Gazette - November 30, 2008 - Dorothy Lee Dodge, was a longtime resident of Colorado Springs since early 1940. She passed away on November 21, 2008 at a local hospital and was born on September 26, 1922 in St. Louis, MO. She was a Cartoonist at Alexander Film Company in Colorado Springs during the 1950's; 1969 to 1974 she worked as a Dental Hygienist in Ohio. From 1977 to 1982 she studied Nursing under Dr. Stanley Biber in Trinidad, CO and served her internship at St. Mary's Corwin Hospital in Pueblo, CO from 1982 to 1984. In 1984 she moved to Colorado Springs where she was a Charge Nurse at the Union Printers Home until 1996. From 1996 to 2000 she worked at Silver Key as a Dietitian Technician. Dorothy is survived by her sons, Michael E. Dodge of Loveland, CO, Daughter, Janet Marie Kunclrs of Widefield, CO, sons George F. Dodge and David T. Dodge of Colorado Springs, CO. Dodson, Clarence Clarence Dodson - Colorado Springs Gazette - May 30, 1972 - Clarence J. Dodson Services Wednesday: Services for Clarence James Dodson will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday in Swan Funeral Home with the Rev. Palmer P. Pierce officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. Mr. Dodson, 306 W. Dale St., died Sunday in a local hospital. He was born Jan. 12, 1906 in Leadville, and had lived here 30 years. He was associated with the Colorado Historical Society. He is survived by a daughter, Diane Converse of Colorado Springs and a sister, Mrs. Evelyn Squires of Hillside. Dodson, Warren E. Warren E. “Stony” Dodson - Pueblo Chieftain - January 2, 2015 - Warren E. “Stony” Dodson, 82, passed away on Dec. 31, 2014. Survived by his wife of 62 years, Betty Ann; children, Jody (Julie) Dodson of Greeley and Shelley (John) Aggson of Pueblo; grandchildren, Brian (Jill) Dodson, Kristi (Mark) Schmachtenberger, Zachary (Amanda) Dodson USN, Benjamin Dodson and Harlee Aggson; great-grandchildren, Gavin, Lynnsie, Ellie and Adalyn; and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents; and three brothers. Stony was born to Clarence and Dora Dodson on Nov. 8, 1932, in Greenfield Township, Pa. He served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean Conflict. Stony retired as a Sergeant from the Pueblo Police Department after 30 years of service. He was an avid golfer, enjoyed bingo and going to Cripple Creek. Viewing, 4 to 6 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Service, 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 3, 2015, in the Montgomery & Steward Chapel. Interment, Imperial Memorial Gardens. In lieu of food and flowers, memorials may be made to The Sangre de Cristo Hospice through the funeral home. Doe, John John Doe - Pueblo Chieftain - May 17, 2015 - River recovery never led to clues - Only ‘John Doe’ listed for identification on local police records - It’s been more than 25 years since a dead body was found in the Arkansas River and police are still attempting to identify the victim, who they suspect may have been a transient. The case is the only “John Doe” on the Pueblo Police Department’s records. The body of a man who police believe was murdered was found in the Arkansas River along Santa Fe Avenue around noon on Aug. 15, 1989. The man’s feet and hands were bound with rope and he was tangled in tree branches after it appeared he floated downstream and became tangled in river debris. The discovery of the body was made by two fishermen, according to police. They said they spotted the body on the east bank of the river about one-half mile east of Interstate 25 on Pueblo’s eastern city limits. According to an autopsy performed on the body, the man was alive when he was thrown in the river, Andy McLachlan, a deputy chief with the department said. The body was in the river anywhere from four to seven days before it was discovered and had already begun decomposing. There were signs of trauma on the body including a broken jaw and broken ribs and bruises and cuts on the man’s face. “We believe those were probably injuries inflicted before they threw him in the water,” McLachlan said. “The injuries could have come from getting caught in the water and tumbling or something like that. We don’t know where the body entered the water. It could’ve been anywhere from the (Lake Pueblo) reservoir on down.” The victim’s official cause of death was drowning, McLachlan said. The victim was described by then-Pueblo County Coroner James Kramer as being white, 5-feet-10-inches tall, weighing between 165 to 185 pounds with reddish brown hair and a bushy mustache. He was wearing denim jeans, a blue plaid shirt and black tennis shoes. Police suspect the man was a transient because there wasn’t any record of him in Pueblo, but that’s never been confirmed. Interviews police conducted at the time with local homeless shelter staff members produced no leads. The body did not match descriptions of reports of any missing local men at the time, police said. Police received numerous inquiries and leads from people all over the country about the man but none of them panned out. Then-police Capt. Ruben Archuleta told The Pueblo Chieftain that police had received 27 solid leads on the man’s identity but that those leads proved fruitless. Kramer told The Chieftain he received inquiries from authorities in Hawaii, New York and Texas. “We received lots and lots of calls from both in and out of state,” Archuleta told The Chieftain. “But these 27 tips were descriptions of people similar in height, weight and hair color.” Archuleta said the tips were painstakingly investigated but that each one was eliminated because the descriptions of the reported missing persons did not match that of the body found in the river. A sketch artist with the police department drew a picture of what the man reportedly looked like just after he was discovered, though it was a difficult task because his body was decomposing. In 2011, police were granted a court order to exhume the body to have a part examined in an effort to get a clearer picture of what the man looked like, according to McLachlan. Exhuming bodies is a rare action taken by police. “We look at different factors before we exhume a body, mostly what will be gained,” McLachlan said. “Technology advances in DNA and facial reconstruction are factors that are considered before we take this step. This allowed us to get a better likeness to release to the public.” In 2013, a new, more accurate sketch of the man was released in hopes that somebody might recognize him but even that hasn’t generated any new leads or tips. “We sent the skull off to a university and an expert did a reconstruction for us of what we think the person looked like,” McLachlan said. “We came up with a much better picture but it still hasn’t yielded anything about who the person is. This case has been stymied from the get-go because they could not ID him.” Police are not only looking for information on the identity of the man, but also information about the alleged crime. No suspects have been named in the incident. Anyone with information about the identity of the victim or the crime can submit an online tip at crimesuspect.net. To remain anonymous, contact Pueblo Crime Stoppers at 542-7867. Doe, John John Doe - Pueblo Chieftain - May 5, 2015 - On Nov. 14, 2000, a woman on horseback came across a corpse at a transient camp off Overton Road, about a mile north of the Walking Stick housing development. The man's skeletal remains were found reclining on a sleeping bag. No signs of foul play were found and the man has yet to be identified. Doerffler, Henry C. Henry C. Doerffler – Walsenburg World – March 21, 1912 – Henry Doerffler Shoots Himself in the Head – As a result, so far as can be ascertained, of an attack of temporary insanity, Henry Doerffler lies dead in the undertaking rooms. Mr. Doerffler shot himself through the brain about 8 o’clock Tuesday evening, killing himself instantly. At 6 o’clock he was in the secondhand store of Charles Agnes and remarked that he must get some meat and take it home for supper. He evidently did not go home at once as he said, for it was nearly 8 o’clock when he came home. He entered the house, kissed his wife and granddaughter, carefully removed everything from his pockets, took off his hat, and went out bareheaded on the back porch. Immediately thereafter his wife heard two shots. Doerffler had shot himself in the right temple, the ball coursing through the brain. This shot must have killed him instantly, and the second shot was fired from the muscular action of the hand. The weapon used was a double action automatic Colt. Mr. Doerffler was 55 years of age and leaves a wife, two sons, and granddaughter. Mrs. Doerffler is the daughter of Louis Harmes, one of the old time settlers of this county, and has had her share of tragedy. Her father was killed at Talpa by the accidental discharge of firearms in the hands of one of his sons. Doering, Robert Livingston Jr. Robert L. Doering Jr. – Chronicle News – April 28, 2015 – Robert Livingston Doering Jr., age 73, passed away at home in Trinidad, Colorado on April 25, 2015. He was born in Pensacola, Florida, on February 26, 1942, to Corrine and Robert Livingston Doering Sr. he is survived by three children, Amy, James, and Mark, and one granddaughter, Cadence. He was an attentive parent, extraordinary teacher, winning coach, politically conservative, decent athlete, independent thinker, team player, crafty publisher, wry humorist, feared opponent, civic volunteer, skilled agitator, awarded photographer, moonlight gambler, even serious and an overconfident golfer. At his request, no services. Donations may be made to Sangre de Cristo Hospice, 328 Bonaventure, Suite 5, Trinidad, Colorado, 81082. Arrangements made under the direction of the Comi Funeral Home. Doherty, Benjamin L. Benjamin L. Doherty - Chronicle News - October 27, 2006 - Benjamin L. Doherty, of Trinchera, passed away October 24, 2006 at the age of 56. Benjamin Laurence Doherty was born on August 29, 1950 to John F. “Tanky” Doherty and Joan Louise Doherty of Trinchera, Colorado. Ben grew up on the family ranch and attended Branson School from kindergarten through graduation. Ben was an accomplished high school athlete. In 1967, as a junior in High School, Ben started on the state champion Branson Bearcats basketball team and the state champion Branson Bearcats baseball team. Ben made the game-winning lay-up in the championship basketball game and he pitched the win in the championship baseball game. Ben met the love of his life, Willetta Jeannette (Schwabe) Doherty at a 4-H conference on the night of the first Super Bowl. Ben and several buddies arrived late to the conference because they had been watching the Super Bowl. Willetta was working the registration desk of the conference. Even though he was late, Ben and Willetta went out for coffee after he registered, and the rest is history. Ben and Willetta got married on June 25, 1971. Ben graduated from Colorado State University with a Masters Degree in Agribusiness and Computers. Ben’s professional career took him and Willetta to Amarillo, Texas (where his son Bradley was born). He then moved to Houston, Texas, then to El Centro, California (where his daughters Kendra and Erin were born), then to Quemado, Texas. Ben was very involved with his children’s activities, coaching soccer, baseball, and softball teams for his three kids. While in El Centro, Ben was very involved in his church, where he and his wife led young adult Bible studies and pioneered SHARE, a program to provide low-cost food to low-income families. In 1992, Ben and his family moved back to the family ranch in Trinchera, Colorado. Ben quickly became active in the Branson-Trinchera community. Ben served as a local 4-H leader and on the Las Animas County Fair Board having served as president. One of his loves was raising quality show steers. Ben showed his cattle at many state and national shows including the National Western Stock Show, Colorado State Fair, and American Royal. Ben impacted the lives of so many youths, having the opportunity of selling show steers to 4-H’ers across 6 different states. Ben was a member of the Bran-son School Board and at the time of his passing, he was the School Board President. Ben wanted to see the Branson Community grow and was a driving force in the formation and success of Branson School Online. Ben frequently took his message and his passion for Branson and the Branson School District to the State Capital, meeting and lobbying with senators and representatives alike. Ben also served on the Las Animas County Planning Commission. He proudly served as a voting delegate to the 2004 Colorado Republican Convention. In November of 2004, Ben had a heart valve replaced with an artificial valve. That valve became infected and had to be replaced with a human valve and aorta root in July of 2006. Another infection caused a small tear in that aorta root, and that tear was repaired in September 2006. Ben’s new aorta root developed a new tear due to infection and on October 16th Ben was taken to Trinidad hospital. After being stabilized, he was taken to Colorado University Hospital in Denver. On Tuesday, October 24 at 8:15 PM, while watching game 3 of the World Series, the tear in Ben’s aorta root ruptured instantly and Ben was called to heaven to live with Jesus. Ben is survived by his wife, Willetta Doherty, children Brad Doherty, Kendra Doherty, and Erin Doherty, grandsons Brody and Brock Doherty, parents Tanky and Joan Doherty, brothers John Doherty and Jim Doherty, sisters Joann Mann, Kathleen Brooks, and Dianna Fox. In lieu of flowers, the Ben Doherty Memorial Fund has been established at First National Bank in Trinidad, Colorado. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, October 28, 2006 at 2:00PM in the Branson School Gym Arrangements made under the direction of the Comi Funeral Home. Doherty, Fern L. Fern L. Doherty - Chronicle News - May 9, 2005 - Fern L. Doherty, born April 1, 1921 in Branson, Colorado, passed away May 3, 2005 in Manhattan, Kansas. She was the daughter of the late Etta (Rittenhouse) and Arthur Rose. She was born and raised in the Branson-Trinchera area. On December 30, 1940 she married William J. (Bill) Doherty. They were married for fifty-five years living on Dry Creek Ranch their entire lives. He preceded her in death in 1996, and she continued living on the ranch. She was a member of the Las Animas County CowBelles, the Southeastern Colorado Cattlemen’s Association, The Branson-Trinchera Community Club, Branson-Trinchera Old Timer’s; she was a 4-H leader for many years. She was the Las Animas County Silver Queen and the first woman to receive the Las Animas County Cattleman of the Year Award. She is survived by two daughters, Eileen and husband Bill Jackson of Olsburg, Kansas, Sharon and husband John King of Capulin, New Mexico; grandchildren, Bill and wife Mary Jackson of Clinton, Tennessee, Mike and Sara Jackson of Pratt, Kansas, Garrett King of Capulin, New Mexico, Charlta King of Amarillo, Texas and Garland King of Capulin, New Mexico. There are also three great-grandchildren, Christopher, Mathew and Erin Jackson; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and a host of friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers Chester and Troy; her husband Bill; and a grandson Joe Jackson. Visitation will be held Monday from 5:00PM-8:00PM and Tuesday from 9:00AM-Noon at the Comi Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral will be Tuesday, May 10, 2005 at 1:00PM at Holy Trinity Church with Funeral Mass celebrated by Fr. John Brashar. Interment will follow at the Trinidad Catholic Cemetery. Active pallbearers are John Albert Doherty, Ron Martin, Howard Sumpter Jr., Chandler Caldwell, Carlos Sandoval and Mack Louden. Persons wishing to do so may make contributions to the charity of their choice. Arrangements made under the direction of the Comi Funeral Home. Doherty, Georgia Ruth Georgia Ruth Doherty - Chronicle News - April 21, 2008 - Georgia Ruth Doherty, age 90, passed away unexpectedly from a heart attack on April 17, 2008 at Miners Col-fax Medical Center. She was born in Trinidad, Colorado on September 18, 1917 to Margaret (McAlister) and Marvin Hudson. Georgia attended areas schools and graduated from Branson High School in 1934. Following graduation, she attended TSJC where she was recently honored for her achievements. She then attended Greeley Teacher’s College where she received her degree in Education. Georgia taught in a rural one room school, then in Trinchera and later at Branson where she taught in the special education program. In 1940, Georgia was united in marriage to Arthur E. Fouret, who was killed during WWII in 1944. On April 7, 1947 Georgia married William Owen Doherty in Trinchera, Colorado. Together with her husband, they moved to the family ranch at Emery Gap in 1951, where they raised registered Hereford cattle. She was Past President of the Colorado Cowbelles, Past President of the Branson PTA and a member of the Branson Trinchera Community Club. Preceding Georgia in death are her husband, William O. Doherty, July 18, 2007, son John James Doherty, Sept. 10, 1999 and brothers Murph Hudson and Eldridge Hudson. Survivors are three daughters, Judy (Les) Alexander, Denver, Co., Mary Margaret (Gary) Wright, Denver, Co., Georgia Anne (Bill) Lockridge, Georgetown, Kentucky, one son William Joseph “Bill” (Janice) Doherty, Walters, OK., daughter-in-law, Shirley Jeffers, Folsom, N.M., six grandsons, Patrick Doherty, Matthew (Ginger) Doherty, Zachary Doherty, Connor Doherty all of Folsom, NM, Jason Crews, Denver, Co., Joe (Sally) Doherty, Lubbock, TX, two great-grandsons, William Thomas Doherty, Hudson Alexander Doherty, two great-granddaughters Sarah Beth Doherty, Meredith Grace Doherty, sisters and brother-in-law, Charline McDermott, Ojai, CA., John Franklin “Tanky” (Joan) Doherty, Trinchera, Co., Also surviving are numerous nieces, nephews other relatives and a host of many friends. Visitation will be Sunday, from 11:00 AM-3:00 PM at the Comi Funeral Home Chapel, Trinidad, Co. Recitation of the Most Holy Rosary will be Sunday, April 20, 2008 at 7:00 PM at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Folsom, NM. Funeral Mass will be Monday, April 21, 2008 at 10:00 AM at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Folsom, NM with Fr. John Shedlock as celebrant. Interment with Rite of Committal will follow at the Folsom Catholic Cemetery. Active pallbearers are grandsons, Patrick, Matthew, Zachary, Connor, and Joe Doherty, Jason Crews and special great nephew Dan Doherty. The family respectfully request the omission of flowers and donations be made to St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, c/o St. Francis Xavier Church, 115 N. 1ST. Street, Clayton, NM, 88415. Arrangements made under the direction of the Comi Funeral Home. Doherty, John Franklin John Franklin “Tanky” Doherty - Chronicle News - August 12, 2011 - John Franklin “Tanky” Doherty was born September 29, 1926 in Denver, Colo., to parents John James Doherty and Mary Laurine Owens. He was the third of four children; Bill, Ruth and Charline were his siblings. He passed away at home on the family ranch surrounded by his wife Joan and family on August 4th, 2011. As a child growing up his older sister Ruth had trouble pronouncing his middle name and called her little brother “Tanky.” The name stuck and John would always be known to family and friends as Tanky. Tanky was raised in Trinchera, Colorado where he attended grade school. Even from his early days he was actively involved with the family ranch. While in high school he began dating Joan Horner from Branson. Tanky was active in basketball, baseball and 4-H and to this day holds the title of one of the highest scoring male athletes at Branson High School. Following high school Tanky joined the Navy to serve during World War II on the U.S.S. Metcalf, a Destroyer in the Pacific Theater. Tanky and Joan both attended Colorado State University for a short while and then Trinidad State Junior College (TSJC) where they graduated. Tanky was a top student as well as a member of the basketball team, football team and played on the first men’s baseball team. He was a member of the college choir as a tenor and a soloist, and was Phi Theta Kappa. As a baseball player in college Tanky played shortstop and second base and was a switch hitter. Following graduation he was recruited to play professional baseball with the Chicago Cubs organization in 1948. He decided he would prefer to stay, build and work the ranch so he declined the offer. Tanky and Joan were married in Trinchera, Colo., in the St. Joseph’s Catholic Church on November 27, 1948. Tanky ranched with his dad and brother Bill developing their Hereford Cattle line. Tanky and Joan have seven children. John, Ben, Joann, Kathleen, Shari Louise, Jim and Dianna. Their children’s spouses are Patricia, Willetta, Chris, Dennis, Karen and Mark. They have 17 grandchildren: Jennifer, Dan, Brad, Kendra, Erin, Noel, Samantha, Ryan, Nathan, Damon, Kyle, Vernon, Ben, Jake, Cassidy, Zack and Kalli. Several of them are married and their spouses are: Becky, Jodi, Matt, Trent, Michele, Stephanie and Damion. They have 9 great grandchildren: Josh, Brody, Owen, Brock, Liam, Jimmy, Will, Collin and Elise. Tanky was honored as a 60-year-alumni at the TSJC 2008 graduation. When asked about his accomplishments he humbly stated that the most important part of his life has been his family. Both Tanky and Joan have truly poured their entire lives into their family, their extended family and their community and are much loved by many. A friend recently shared with the family they felt that Tanky had a part in raising nearly all of the youth in the Branson community through sports, 4-H and church. Tanky and Joan celebrated their 62nd anniversary in November of 2010. They have driven and flown thousands of miles to support and celebrate their children’s, grandchildren’s and great-grandchildren sports, school events, graduations, weddings, county fairs and 4-H events. Tanky was an active member and President of the Colorado Hereford Association, was in the Colorado Cattleman’s Association and was the President of the Southern Colorado Cattlemen’s Association. He was honored as the Outstanding School Board Member for his service on the Branson School Board for many years. He was a 4-H leader for 35 years, was on the County Fair Board for many years including serving as President. He also served on the Round Up Board. He bowled for a numb e r of years on the Hudson Service Team in the National League in Trinidad. Both Tanky and Joan have been officers on the board of the Branson-Trinchera Reunion. They were also selected to be the Grand Marshall and Silver Queen for the Trinidad Round Up in 2008 where they led the parade and were honored at the Rodeo. They were also selected and honored as the Las Animas County 4-H Couple of the Year. According to family, “Huge family dinners around the table filled with laughter and food are some of the wonderful colorful memories for many of us. The big Christmas family times included singing around the piano and competitive ping pong games. Memories of being active in Church, school and athletics, 4-H projects of all kinds, County Fairs, National Western Stock Show, State Fair, Exhibit Days, Field Days and family Easter Egg Hunts are all vivid memories.” Friends have described Tanky as a “big man” in the community and left a lot of great people in his wake. He was a man of integrity, honesty, authenticity and always enjoyed life. Joan says that the main joy of his life was being with and watching his family. Filling Tanky’s big shoes will not be possible but following in the path that he as made will be the challenge that sons Jim and John and grandsons, Dan and Ben will have as they continue to operate the family ranch which has been in the family since 1870. We have all been very blessed to know and love Tanky Doherty. The family of Tanky Doherty wishes to thank everyone for their prayers, support and encouragement. Acknowledgements may be sent to PO Box 217 Trinchera, Colorado 81081. Those wishing to make memorial contributions may contribute in Tanky’s name to either Las Animas 4-H Foundation or the Colorado 4-H Foundation: Las Animas County 4-H Foundation 2200 N. Linden Ave. Trinidad, CO 81082; Colorado 4-H Foundation 106 University Square 4040 Campus Delivery Fort Collins, Co. 80523-4040. Funeral Services were held in Folsom, N.M. with interment at the Doherty Ranch Hereford Park. Arrangements made under the direction of the Comi Funeral Home. Doherty, William Owen William Owen Doherty - Chronicle News - July 23, 2007 - William Owen Doherty, age 87, died Wednesday, July 18, 2007, in Folsom, New Mexico. William was born on July 19, 1919, in Folsom, NM to John James and Mary Laurine (Owen) Doherty. William attended School in Folsom, NM, Trinchera, Co and Branson, CO, and graduated from Branson High School in 1936. He married Georgia Ruth Hudson on April 7, 1947 in Trinchera, Colorado. William and Georgia moved to the Ranch at Emery Gap in 1951, where they raised Registered Hereford Cattle. A cattleman at heart, his life's work was to raise the best Hereford Cattle. He was a long time member and a past president of the Southern Colorado Livestock Association, and was also named Cattleman of the Year, by the Colorado Cattlemen's Association. He served over 25 years on the Bran-son School Board where he also coached high school basketball and little league baseball. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son John James Doherty on September 10, 1999 and a sister Ruthe Moore. William is survived by daughters Judy (Les) Alexander, Denver, Colorado; Mary Margaret (Gary) Wright, Denver, Colorado; and Georgia Anne (Bill) Lockridge, Georgetown, Kentucky, son William Joseph “Bill” (Janice) Doherty, Walters, Oklahoma, six grandsons Patrick, Matthew and his wife Ginger, Zachery, and Conner Doherty and their mother Shirley Jeffers all of Folsom, New Mexico; Jason Crews of Denver, Colorado; and Joe Doherty and his wife Sally of Lubbock, Texas, one great-grandson William Thomas Doherty, two great-granddaughters Sarah Beth and Meredith Grace Doherty. He is also survived by sister Charline McDermott of Ojai, California, brother John Franklin “Tanky” Doherty and his wife Joan of Trinchera, Colorado. Rosary will be recited at 7:00 PM on Sunday, July 22, and Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 AM Monday, July 23, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Folsom, New Mexico. Burial will be in the Folsom Cemetery by Hass Funeral Directors of Clayton. The family suggests that memorials be made to Des Moines EMS, Des Moines, New Mexico 88418, or to Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, in care of Carlos Fernandez, Des Moines, NM 88418. Dolan, Andrew Andrew P. Dolan - The Oklahoman - May 3, 2010 - Pat Dolan was born June 2, 1919, in Weston, West Virginia, to James A. Dolan and Mary Ellen McCudden. When Pat was 6 months old, he moved with his family to a pipeline camp in Grayback, Texas, where his father was a driller and pumper with Phillips Petroleum. The family later moved to Osage County, Oklahoma, where he started school. Later they moved to the Vernon-Electra area of Texas, where Pat graduated from Harrold High School. He attended the University of Texas before going to work for Colorado Interstate Gas Co. near Clayton, New Mexico. At the outbreak of World War II, Pat enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served for 46 months, including 23 months on sea duty. He was discharged in December 1945 with the rank of Aviation Chief Petty Officer. He met Ethel Riggs, who was also a veteran of WWII, at an American Legion Convention dance in late 1946, and on May 5, 1947, they were married in Trinidad, Colorado. After 12 years of employment with Colorado Interstate, Pat went to work for Michigan-Wisconsin Pipeline Co., where he worked for 33 years, retiring in July 1983. (Michigan-Wisconsin later was acquired by what is now El Paso Corp.) Due to transfers in his line of work, Pat and Ethel lived in Colorado, Kansas, Indiana and Tennessee, before relocating to Woodward, Oklahoma, in 1962 and Enid in 1977. Following their joint retirements, Pat and Ethel enjoyed extensive travel worldwide, returning several times to their favorite locations in Ireland. Pat passed away peacefully the evening of April 30, 2010, Ethel at his side. Pat was preceded in death by his parents, one sister, and three brothers. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Ethel; son, James Patrick (Jim) and wife Sylvia of Minnetonka, Minnesota; daughter, Ellen Fleming and husband Tim of Oklahoma City; daughter, Michele Dolan of Oklahoma City; and his two grandsons, who were a source of tremendous pride and joy to him, Patrick Helmey of Houston, Texas; and Thomas Fleming of Oklahoma City. He also is survived by his cousins, Margaret Shea and family of Weston, West Virginia; J.P. Dolan and wife June of Las Vegas, Nevada; and Marge Rickwalt and husband Dave of Pueblo, Colorado. Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday, May 3, in Saint Eugene Catholic Church, 2400 W. Hefner Road, Oklahoma City. Interment will follow at a later date in Resurrection Memorial Cemetery, also in Oklahoma City. Memorial gifts may be made in Pat's name to the Catholic Foundation of Oklahoma, P.O. Box 32180, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73123. Dolce, Roy Roy Dolce - Chronicle News - December 11, 2007 - An avid golf whiz, Roy Dolce, originally from Trinidad, Colorado, died at 92 in Colorado Springs on December 4, 2007. He served in the Army Air Corps during World War II. He moved to Colorado Springs in the early 1980's to better care for his ailing wife who needed the dialysis facilities available in that city. It was there that he met his companion of the past 20 years. Mrs. Wheeler was by Roy’s side during his last illness. An affable and good natured man, Roy was always there for anyone who asked for his help whether it was to build a piece of furniture for his brother's widow or to give his niece away at her wedding. Roy was not only a devoted husband but also a devoted father for his only son, Ronald Dolce. Roy will be remembered by the many people whose lives he touched as one of the greatest human beings to walk the face of this earth. Roy was widowed from Mary. He is survived by his son Ron (Jo) Dolce of Pueblo, KOA, companion, Juline Wheeler, a step-sister, Dorothy Riddle of Florence, and many nieces. Memorial services were held 3:00 PM Friday, December 7, 2007 at Evergreen Funeral Home Chapel 1830 E. Fountain Blvd., Colorado Springs, Colorado 80910. Dolgan, Frank Frank Dolgan - Pueblo Chieftain - May 11, 2016 - Frank Dolgan, 94, of Pueblo, passed away May 8, 2016. Preceded in death by his wife of 49 years, Wanda; parents, Jake and Mary; siblings, Jack Dolgan, Mary Michelich, Jane Dolgan; parents-in-law, Frank and Edna Amicantonio. Survived by his children, Sharon (Joe) Kisslan, Val Dolgan, Renee Armijo, Dawn (Jerry) McCarthy; brother-in-law, Frankie Amicantonio; special friend, Angie Czoske; grandchildren, Kim, Shannon, C.J., Tina, Jenna, Ambria, Shiloh, Caitlin and Cole, LaTisha, Paul; numerous great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren; and nephews and nieces. Frank was in the Navy for four years during WWII and was a CF&I welder for over 30 years. He was a member of the Elks and the Eagles. Frank loved to fish, the Broncos, and most of all, loved to piddle in his garage. At Frank’s request, there will be no services. Dolores, Michael Anthony Michael Anthony Dolores - Chronicle News - December 3, 2003 - Michael Anthony Dolores, age 52, was born and raised in Trinidad, Colorado and he passed away in Tucson, Arizona on November 29, 2003. Michael will be greatly missed by brothers, George (Odelia) and Virgil John (Marilyn) Dolores; nieces, Rae Lynn Dolores and Jeanette (Andy) Sontoski; nephews, George (Karen), James (Maggie) and John (Tammy) Dolores; aunts, Margaret Arguello and Genevieve Bernal; and many loving cousins, great nieces and nephews; and many dear friends. Michael had a Medical degree from the State of Colorado, and a Degree in Psychiatry from Boston, Massachusetts. He was a founder of Physician for the town of Catalina, Arizona. There will be a Memorial Service held Wednesday, December 3, 2003, 2:00 P.M., at Advantage University Chapel, Tucson, AZ. Dolzanie, Mary Mary Dolzanie - Chronicle News - February 16, 2006 - Mary Dolzanie, age 91, passed away on February 13, 2006 in Walsenburg, Colorado. She was preceded in death by husband, Steve Dolzanie Sr.; son-in-law Dan Figal; and grandson Steve Dolzanie III. She is survived by children, Steve (Ruby) Dolzanie, Gulnare, Betty (Don) Fini, Colorado Springs, Maryann Figal, Walsenburg, Robert Dolzanie, Walsenburg, and Josie (George) Rogers, Walsenburg; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Friday, February 17, 2006 at 1:00 p.m. at St. Mary’s Church, Walsenburg. Dolzanie, Ruby Carol Ruby Carol Dolzanie - Chronicle News - November 29, 2016 - Ruby Carol Dolzanie, 75 of Gulnare, Colo. passed away peacefully on Friday, Nov. 25, 2016 in Lakewood, Colo. after battling bone cancer. Ruby was born on February 8, 1941 in Pueblo, Colo. to Anthony & Leona Pagnotta. She married Steve Dolzanie Jr. on Nov. 14, 1959. She was an active member at St. Anthony’s Church serving communion, doing readings and cleaning the church. She was also a successful hunter and avid Bronco fan. She enjoyed line dancing, crocheting, mushroom hunting, picking dandelions, fixing puzzles and spending time with her family. Surviving relatives are husband Steve, children Joe/Edna Dolzanie, Ron/Tricia Dolzanie, Carol/Brian Holt, Melanie/Joe Sternod, eleven grandchildren, ten great grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews and her brothers Dave & Anthony Pagnotta. She is preceded in death by her parents, sister Verna Marquez and son Steve Dolzanie III. Services for Ruby will be on Dec. 2nd at St. Anthony’s Church located at 125 S. Fir St., Aguilar. A rosary service will start at 10:30 a.m. followed by a church service at 11:00 a.m. There will be a reception immediately following at the church hall. Her ashes will be buried on the family property at a later date. Any contributions can be sent to Colorado Cancer Research Program, 1720 S. Bellaire St., Suite #701, Denver, Colo. 80222 or online at co-cancerresearch.org As a tribute to Ruby, you are encouraged to wear Denver Broncos gear if you would like. Domenico, Ethel Mae Ethel Mae Domenico - Pueblo Chieftain - July 5, 2015 - Ethel Mae Domenico, 84, passed away June 29, 2015. Preceded in death by her husband, Edward J. Domenico; and granddaughter, Cheryl Yaklich. Survived by her children, James Domenico, Cynthia (Mike) Marcovecchio, Terry (Bob Parrot) Shifflet; seven grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Ethel was an amazing mother, grandmother and friend. Her sense of humor would light up a room. She also will be remembered for her unforgettable cooking, baking and canning. She will be sorely missed but heaven gained another angel. She had a deep love for animals and was a member of PETA, ASPCA and the Humane Society. Memorial service, 10 am. July 8, 2015, at George McCarthy Historic Chapel, with inurnment to follow at Roselawn Cemetery. Domingues, Marie Marie Domingues – Walsenburg World – September 15, 1910 – Died at Walsenburg, Colorado, on Monday, September 7, 1910, Marie Domingues, age 4 months and five days. Domingues, Mary Mary Domingues – Walsenburg World – June 9, 1910 – Died at Walsenburg, Colorado, on Thursday, June 2, 1910, Mary Domingues, age 6 years, 6 months and 20 days of pneumonia. Dominguez, Abby Ann Abby Ann Dominguez - Pueblo Chieftain - October 8, 2017 - Abby Ann Dominguez, 51, passed away Oct. 4, 2017. She was born May 17, 1966. Memorial service, 11 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 9, 2017, at Angelus Chapel. Family will gather at 1044 Spruce St. following the service. Dominguez, Abelino J. Abelino J. Dominguez - Chronicle News - August 3, 2005 - Abelino J. Dominguez, age 86, died July 22, 2005 in Raton, NM. He was born March 1, 1919 in Pitken, CO. Mr. Dominguez was employed by the City of Trinidad until his retirement. He was preceded in death by his parents, Juan P. and Carolina Dominguez; and his two sisters, Eloisa Roybal and Clara Espinoza. He is survived by his children, Danny (Linda) Dominguez of Trinidad, CO, Cathy (Joe) Vigil of Albuquerque, NM, and Paul (Connie) Dominguez of San Diego, CA; ten grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. Also survived by his six sisters, Ercelia (Alfred) Gallegos of Delta, CO, Betty Dimarco of Trinidad, Lillian (Manuel) Bueno of Trinidad, Mickey (John) Martinez of Trinidad, Gertrude (Abe) Salas of Denver, CO, and Mary Salas of La Junta, CO. A rosary devotional service was held on Friday, July 29, 2005. Dominguez, Antonio Antonio Dominguez - Pueblo Chieftain - December 28, 2016 - Antonio Dominguez, 69, of Pueblo, went to be with the Lord on Dec. 19, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, Antonio and Secora Dominguez; brother, Modesto; sister, Lasarita Gash; and special nephew, John Gash. Antonio moved to Pueblo in 1949 from Moscorro, N.M. He graduated from East High School in 1965 and entered into the U.S. Army in 1966, where he served in the Vietnam War from 1966 to 1967. Later in life, he retired as a construction worker. He left to honor his memory, his nieces, Sarrah Maestas, Carloyn Bayless, Marilyn Perez, Jackie Read, Lisa Sutton and Shawntel Perez; nephews, Joshua, Jerry, Justin, Jeremiah, Darrien, Derrek, Aaden and Jarrod Bayless; as well as many friends and family. Memorial service, 3 p.m. today, Romero Chapel. Dominguez, Elysia J. Elysia J. Dominguez - Comi Funeral Home - September 17, 2015 - Elysia J. Dominguez, age 37, passed away unexpectedly at Mt. San Rafael Hospital on September 14, 2015. Survivors include her husband Rudy Dominguez Jr., her children, parents and mother and father in law, other relatives and friends. Funeral Services will be Monday, September 21, 2015 with Rosary at 9 a.m. at Comi Chapel followed by the Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. at Holy Trinity Church. Private inurnment at a later date. Arrangements made under the direction of the Comi Funeral Home. Dominguez, Felipita Felipita “Pita” Dominguez - Pueblo Chieftain - September 21, 2014 - Felipita “Pita” Dominguez, 66, passed away Sept. 15, 2014. Cremation has taken place. At her request, no services. Dominguez, Filbert James Filbert James Dominguez - Chronicle News - August 11, 2015 - Filbert James Dominguez, born September 14, 1976 Trinidad, Colo. passed away on August 3, 2015. He is preceded in death by his mother Levina Gonzales, Grandmother Sophia Dominguez and Grandfather Abilino Dominguez. Surviving relatives Brother Tony Gonzales, Sister Brenda Holguin, Aunt Amy Vargas, Aunt Joycie Martinez and nephews, nieces and numerous cousins. Services in Raton, N.M. Friday August 14, 2015 at St. Patrick’s - St. Joseph’s Church. Rosary at 9 a.m. and mass 9:30 a.m. Dominguez, Laura Jean Laura Jean Dominguez - Chronicle News - June 7, 2010 - Laura Jean Dominguez, 39, passed away at home on May 21, 2010. She was preceded in death by her brother, Joseph Martinez; grandparents, Jose F. and Sophia Martinez, Abelino Dominguez and Eva DeHerrera. She is survived by sons, Daniel and Abe Martinez; parents, Johnny Martinez and Amie Vargas; brother, Joe F. (Carrie) Martinez; nephew, Joe Paul Martinez; niece, Angel Martinez, and boyfriend, Bill Huffman, all of Aguilar; friend, Henry Dominguez, Trinidad, Colo., and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Rosary was held at 9:30 a.m. Friday, June 4, 2010 at St. Anthony's Church in Aguilar, followed by the Funeral Mass at 10:00 a.m. Private inurnment at a later date. Arrangements made under the direction of the Comi Funeral Home. Dominguez, Richard Richard Dominguez - The Gazette - January 15, 2013 - Richard Dominguez, 78, born in Trinidad, CO and formerly of Alamosa, CO and Colorado Springs, CO died Dec. 16, 2012. He is survived by his Mother Lena Dominguez, one brother and three sisters. Four children, Diane Calcaterra, Deborah Hauert, Darrell and David Dominguez, five grandchildren, one great grandchild. A memorial service will be held on January 25, 2013 at Fort Logan National Cemetery on staging area A at 3:00PM. Reception to follow at C.B. & Potts, Englewood, CO at 4:30PM. Condolences may be sent to 530 N. Langdale Way, Aurora, CO 80018 Attn: Darrell Dominguez. Dominguez, Rueben Rueben Dominguez - Chronicle News - November 28, 2012 - Life-long resident of Trinidad, Rueben Dominguez, entered into eternal glory, carried in the arms of the Lord on November 17, 2012. Born to Arcenio and Isabel Dominguez on February 6, 1944. Rueben was raised in the same house to which he was born in. Rueben dedicated most of his life to caring for both his parents and two young daughters. With the help of his mother, Rueben raised his girls in the same house in which he was born. Before becoming a father, Rueben would spend countless hours in the mountains, often times not returning home for weeks. His love of Fishers Peak resulted in his ultimate desire to be cremated with some of his ashes being scattered on the Peak. Rueben enjoyed telling his grandchildren stories centered around the Old West era. Throughout the years his daughters would bring Rueben pictures and memorabilia from places such as Boot Hill, and Billy the Kids gravesite. With the birth of each daughter, Rueben nick named his girls. These nick names were the names he would use instead of their given names. Athelea was named Mouse and Ellen was named Moe. Rueben never called his girls by any other name than the nick names he gave them, even to his final moment on earth. In recent years, Rueben’s granddaughter Tayona returned to Trinidad to help Rueben with as much as he would allow. Rueben is preceded in death by his father Arcenio (Art) Dominguez, his mother Isabel Dominguez, Granddaughter ReannaRea Dominguez- Brown, Niece Theresa Martinez and Nephew Matthew Martinez. Rueben is survived by daughters Athelea aka Mouse (Bill) Anderson, San Antonio Texas and Ellen Dominguez aka Moe (Stewart) Brown, Colorado Springs Colorado. Sister Josephine Martinez, Trinidad, Brother Aurelio (Rita) Dominguez, Denver, Grand children Tayona Melissa Vensor, Billy aka JuJu Anderson, Matthew, Robbie, and Brianna Brown. Great-Grandson Justin Michael Huffine, and numerous nephews and nieces. Rueben is also survived by childhood friend Orlando Baca. Rueben will be greatly missed and forever loved by all who knew him, but especially missed by his Mouse, Moe and Tayona. Funeral Services will be Friday, November 30, 2012 at 10 am at the Comi Funeral Home Chapel. Arrangements made under the direction of the Comi Funeral Home. Dominguez, Salomon Salomon Dominguez - Pueblo Chieftain - October 3, 2016 - Salomon Dominguez, 67, ascended into the gates of Heaven Sept. 29, 2016. He was born May 22, 1949, in Manassa, Colo., to the Union of Juan and Carmelita Dominguez. He served his country for nine years in the United States Army, receiving several decorations and awards. He retired as an iron worker. He enjoyed the outdoors fishing, hunting, mining, spending time on his property “Los Brazos” in Chama. He enjoyed dancing and listening to Mexican music, sharing family stories and helping anyone in need. He was very free-spirited and believed in natural healing “Osha”. Salomon had very strong faith, he always said, “God and family first, and then everything else will fall in place.” Quality time with family was a priority, especially with Miguel, instilling in him the values of life. Salomon was preceded in death by his parents; his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Antonio L. and Louisa Martinez; brothers-in-law, Freddie Flynn, Anthony, Billy, Steven, Andy and Lawrence Martinez. He is survived by his best friend, soulmate and loving wife of 44 years, Lavern Dominguez; his daughters, Renee Dominguez, Trini Dominguez and Frankie Lynn Tallent; his grandchildren, Miguel Salomon, Gabriel, Tia, Alyssa, Brandon and Vida; his siblings, Rebecca Flynn, Art Dominguez, Tommy Dominguez and Ruby Dominguez; in-laws, Della (Virgil) Scott, Pauline (Jose) Gonzales, Josie (Jake) Aragon, Edith (Pete) Rivera, Paul (Rachel) Martinez, Susan Martinez and Freddie Martinez; several nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends who loved Salomon as he makes his journey flying like an eagle, greeting everyone with “Orale” and a great big smile. Rosary, 10 a.m. Wednesday, with Mass to follow at 10:30 a.m. Both at St. Francis Xavier Church, 611 Logan Ave. Father Uju Okeahialam as celebrant. Military honor by Pueblo Veterans Ritual Team. Dominguez, Steven Steven Dominguez - Pueblo Chieftain - March 12, 2016 - Steven Dominguez, 55, unexpectedly passed away Feb. 24, 2016. Survived by wife, Jacki Saunders Dominguez. He will be missed by friends and family. Cremation; no services at his request. Dominguez-Hunt, Kathleen Kathleen “Katt” Dominguez-Hunt - Pueblo Chieftain - December 10, 2016 - Kathleen “Katt” Dominguez-Hunt was born June 23, 1970. She graduated from Garden Grove High School in Garden Grove, Calif., in 1988. She graduated from Pueblo Community College in 2003, with an Associate of Applied Science Degree, Legal Assistant. She received her bachelor’s degree in criminology and sociology, Cum Laude from Colorado State University Pueblo. She was a legal secretary for Crimes Against Persons Unit for Pueblo County District Attorney Office from 2002-2007. She lived her dream when she went to the Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office, where she was a detention officer and deputy in the jail from 2007-2009. In 2009, she went to El Pueblo ... An Adolescent Treatment Community until 2012, when she went to work at Express Scripts as a patient care advocate. She had so many friends. Preceded in death by her father, Ray; and grandparents, John and Margaret Dominguez and Jim and Betty Hayes. She will be deeply missed by her son, Johnny; mother, Eliene; brother, Mark (Kim); and her two nieces, Jessie and Breanna. A special thanks to Dr. Thomas Gaide, Rachel Pericone, her nurse; Dr. Camille Azar, Dr. Shapiro, and all her caregivers at St. Mary Corwin Medical Center. Viewing, 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday Dec. 11, 2016. Funeral service, 2 p.m. Monday, Dec. 12, 2016. Both held at Imperial Funeral Home. Dominquez, Lena Lena Dominquez - Chronicle News - December 27, 2017 - Lena Dominguez, passed away on December 24, 2017 at the Trinidad Inn Nursing Home She was 101. Arrangements are pending and will be announced later by the Comi Funeral Home. Dominy, Wilbur D. Sr. Cmdr. Wilbur D. "Buck" Dominy Sr. - Pueblo Chieftain - December 3, 2014 - Cmdr. Wilbur D. “Buck” Dominy Sr., 84, of Pueblo, passed away Nov. 28, 2014. Preceded in death by his father, Herbert Lee Dominy; mother, Delma Edenfield Dominy; and brother, Walsteen Dominy. Survived by his wife, Dee Dominy; children, Yolanda (Eugene) Giem, Wilbur D. Dominy Jr., Theresa Dominy Levinski, Deborah (Daniel) Sartor; nine grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; brother, Eugene Dominy; sister, Jaqueline (Lonnie) Baxley; and sister-in-law, Dorothy Dominy. “Buck” proudly served in the U.S. Navy for 30 years. Memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, 2014, at Roselawn Funeral Home Chapel. Don, Benjamin Benjamin Don – Walsenburg World – June 14, 1889 – Word was received here Saturday that Benjamin Don, an old timer in the county, at St. Mary’s on the Huerfano, had been killed by a team running away crushing him under a load of poles. He was almost 60 years old, and had been in the county 25 years, had been school superintendent also County Commissioner. He was an old and respected citizen. Dona, Mary Mary Dona - The Chronicle News - April 24, 2017 - Mary Dona, joined the Lord, April 3, 2017 after a short illness. Mary was born in Sopris, Colorado on April 27, 1927 to parents Angelina and Victor Dona, who preceded her in death. She and her sister Amalia attended schools in Sopris and Starkville. Mary graduated from Trinidad State Junior College, where she got her first job as the secretary to the Dean. Her career at the school spanned 42 years, where she met many talented people and made many friends. Mary spent her entire life in the Trinidad Area and will be missed by many. Mary leaves her sister Amalia Deitsch, first cousin Maria Endrezzi (Fonda, Italy), niece Kimberly and husband Leon, their children Geoffry and Alexandria Kelly, nephew Kevin and wife Connie Deitsch and dear friends. Visitation will be very, April 21, 2017 from 9 a.m. Noon Rosary will be recited Friday, April 21, 2017 at noon, followed by the funeral mass 1:00 p.m. at Holy Trinity Church. Interment will follow at the Trinidad Catholic Cemetery. Arrangements made under the direction of the Comi Funeral Home. Donahue, Glenna Glenna Sue Donahue - Pueblo Chieftain - June 21, 2016 - Glenna Sue Donahue, 60, passed away June 11, 2016. Cremation has taken place. Memorial service, 11:30 a.m. Saturday, June 25, 2016, Winfield Cemetery. All are welcome. Donate, Vinson Vinson Donate – Walsenburg World – December 22, 1910 – Died at Rouse, Colorado, on December 9, 1910, Vinson Donate, age 2 months, eight days. Donegan, D. B. D. B. Donegan - Walsenburg World - May 2, 1901- Colorado Miner Murdered - Kansas City, Missouri, May 1, 1901 - Dr. J. L. Gartrell, seventy years old, yesterday confessed that he killed D. B. Donegan, a Colorado miner, whose body was found in Mulberry Creek, between Amoret and Nihart, Missouri, yesterday. W. P. Gartrell, the doctor’s son, confessed to his knowledge of the crime and to having helped dispose of the body. Dr. Gartrell said he slipped behind Donegan and brained him with an axe. The body was then thrown into the creek. Donegan’s horses and wagon were sold here, but the Gartrells had trouble in collecting payment. Dr. Gartrell was a Confederate veteran and served in the Texas Legislature two terms. He had also lived in Missouri and Kansas. Donegan, Victor P. Victor P. Donegan - Pueblo Chieftain - August 5, 2015 - Victor P. Donegan, 78, passed away Aug. 2, 2015. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Marie; siblings, James, Mary, Dorothy, Don, Bob, Francis and Janice; wife, Esther M. Donegan. He is survived by his children, Sean (Cheri) Donegan and Molly Milusnic; grandchildren, Kylie, Lyndsey, Lukas; sister, Percy Gilman; and numerous nieces and nephews. Victor served in the U.S. Army and was an experienced paratrooper. He was also a bull rider, boxer, broadcaster and salesman. In lieu of food or flowers, please make donations to the Pueblo Boys & Girls Club or El Pueblo ... an Adolescent Treatment Center. Viewing will be 3 to 6 p.m. Thursday, at T.G. McCarthy Funeral Home. Funeral Mass will be at 1 p.m. Friday, Aug. 7, 2015, at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Donehoo, Myrtle Ann Myrtle “Ann” Donehoo - Pueblo Chieftain - May 19, 2015 - Myrtle “Ann” Donehoo, 81. Arrangements pending. Montgomery & Steward - May 19, 2015 - Myrtle "Ann" Donehoo, born May 20, 1933, entered Heaven peacefully May 14, 2015. She was preceded in death by Harm Clifton Donehoo; son, David; and daughter, Sherry Lou. Survived by her sisters, Gene (Dan) Cooney and Elizabeth (Bill) Norton; daughters, Debbie (Mike) Beaty of Libby, Mont., Pat (John) Wilton and Linda Grasmick; and son, Douglas Paul Donehoo of San Jose, Calif. Memorial service, 11 a.m., June 5, 2015, in the Montgomery & Steward Chapel. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to American Red Cross, 1040 S. 8th Street, Colorado Springs, CO 80905. Pueblo Chieftain - June 3, 2015 - Myrtle “Ann” Donehoo, born May 20, 1933, entered heaven peacefully May 14, 2015. She was preceded in death by Harm Clifton Donehoo; son, David; and daughter, Sherry Lou. Survived by her sisters, Gene (Dan) Cooney and Elizabeth (Bill) Norton; daughters, Debbie (Mike) Beaty, Pat (John) Wilton and Linda Grasmick; and son, Douglas Paul Donehoo. Memorial service, 11 a.m. Friday, June 5, 2015, in the Montgomery & Steward Chapel. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to American Red Cross. Donham, Earl Earl Donham – Walsenburg World – August 17, 1906 – Earl Donham, age 12, was run over and killed while playing around some freight cars at Trinidad on the 10th inst. Donley, Edward James Edward James Donley - Pueblo Chieftain - August 21, 2016 - Edward James Donley, “Jim” or “Chop, “ 74, born Dec. 28, 1941, passed on Aug. 16, 2016, at home with his loving family at his side after fighting a 20-year battle with cancer. Jim was preceded in death by his parents, Mary Blanche and Ted; his brothers, Jack and Ted Jr.; and his nephew, Michael. He is survived by Nadine, his loving wife of 48 years; his son, Curtis Eldon Donley and fiancée, Christina of Lakewood, Colo.; his daughters, Elizabeth Ann Donley and husband, Cory Fleagle of Boulder, Colo., Jennifer Marie Newkirk and husband, Josh of Las Vegas, Nev.; his grandchildren, Jack and Dylan; his sister, Mary Cavender of Pueblo, Colo.; and many nieces and nephews. Jim was a 1960 graduate of Centennial High School. After serving on the U.S.S. Hancock, Jim returned home to operate the family dairy business with his brothers. In 1986, he and his family relocated to Las Vegas where he worked for Coast Resorts for over 20 years until his retirement. Chop had many hobbies and was always on the move. He could repair about anything and was the first one there when anyone needed help. A life-long angler, the family cabin in Lake City, Colo., was one of his favorite places. Most of all, he loved being with his family and friends. Jim was truly one of a kind. He will be tremendously missed by those fortunate enough to have considered him their best friend. Never could we have had a better husband, father and friend. At Jim’s request there will be no service. Donley, Linda Gayle Linda Gayle Morgan Donley - Pueblo Chieftain - December 16, 2015 - Linda Gayle Morgan Donley, 79. Born June 16, 1936; passed away Dec. 11, 2015. Preceded in death by her beautiful daughter, Susan Donley Anderson; parents, Clifford and Emma Mae Morgan; and brother, Marvin Morgan. She is survived by her daughter, Jolene Thomas- Waggoner; son-in-law, Bob Waggoner; grandchildren, Joni (Tuck) Liebl and Joey Waggoner; two brothers, Richard Morgan and Dahl (Susie) Morgan; and sister-in-law, Barbara Morgan; special niece, Kim Craddock; special friends, Sylvia Nipper and Joyce Barela. Linda was a beautiful, strong, independent woman. She loved riding her horses, dancing, traveling, her dogs and cats and a good joke. Please join us for lunch and Celebration of Life from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 20, 2015, at the Steel City Eagles No. 3367, 704 Elmhurst Place, just atop the Fourth Street Bridge. In lieu of food and flowers, please honor Linda by making donations to Sangre de Cristo Hospice, local animal shelters or any veteran’s organization. Special thanks to Mollie and Hope, the hospice nurses who went above and beyond to take care of her. God bless you. Donnelly, Ada Mae Ada Mae Donnelly - Chronicle News - March 19, 2005 - Ada Mae Donnelly, 91, passed away at Littleton Manor Nursing Home of pneumonia on March 4, 2005. She was raised in Walsenburg and graduated from St. Luke's School of Nursing in Denver. She was married to Dr. James E. Donnelly of Trinidad for 25 years. They divorced in the 1960's and she came to Denver, where she worked and retired as a nursing supervisor at Presbyterian-St. Luke's Hospital. She is survived by her son, James M. Donnelly; her daughter-in-law, Cathy Donnelly; her granddaughter, Rebecca Donnelly; and her great-granddaughter, Angelina Montoya, all of Trinidad; and her grandson, Jim Donnelly of Denver. She requested cremation and that her ashes be scattered in the mountains. Donnelly, Mathew Charles Mathew Charles Donnelly – Pueblo Chieftain – June 20, 1919 – Died – Donnelly, Mathew, age 54 years, died June 19 at 216 East Third street. Body at McCarthy’s. Pueblo Chieftain – June 20, 1919 – Mathew Donnelly Dies – Mathew Donnelly, age 54 years, died yesterday at the family home, 216 east Third street. He had lived in Pueblo for the past forty years. For several years he was an engineer for the American Smelting and Refining company. Mr. Donnelly was respected by all who knew him and his death will come as a shock to his many friends and who will be grieved to hear of his passing. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, B.P.O.E. and the Brotherhood of Railway Engineers. Surviving him is his wife, three brothers, Henry, John and Thomas and a niece, Mrs. A. M. Fink all of this city. The funeral will take place Saturday morning at 9 o’clock from the home and at 9:30 from the Sacred Heart church. Rev. Father Thomas J. Wolohan will say mass for the dead. The burial will be at Roselawn cemetery in charge of T. G. McCarthy and company. Pueblo Chieftain – June 22, 1919 – Funeral Notices – The funeral of Mathew C. Donnelly was held from the home 216 E. Third street yesterday morning at 9 o’clock, and at 9:30 from Sacred Heart church. Both home and church were filled with friends, and there was a wealth of beautiful flowers. Rev. Fr. Thos. J. Wolohan conducted requiem mass, and the choir sang several selections. The pall and flower bearers were selected from the K. of. C., Engineers, and Elks lodges, and were J. E. Abell, Edward Birrer, J. J. Callahan, John McDonald, Jogn (John?) Carr and M. J. Gordon, Dennis Sullivan, L. Cutschaw, J. L. Tomlinson, George Brown, Dennis Burke and Robert Counts. Interment in family lot in Roselawn in charge of McCarthy. Pueblo Chieftain – December 5, 1919 – Elks To Hold Memorial Services For Dead Sunday – Next Sunday evening December 7, in the new city hall auditorium, Pueblo lodge No. 90 Benevolent Protective Order of Elks, will hold memorial services commemorative of brothers deceased during the year 1919, there being sixteen… The committee of arrangements has assembled an exceptionally fine program for the occasion. Hon. B. F. Koperlik of No. 90 has been chosen to deliver the eulogy to the deceased of the year… No. 90 will assemble at Elk Home at 7 o’clock and preceded by the Elks band will march in a body to the City Auditorium, where the services will start at 7:45 o’clock… The departed brothers whose memory will be honored Sunday are W. I. Jobe, J. E. Rizer, M. E. Lynch, E. J. Burns, A. Bosserman, H. M. Turner, O. N. Siemiller, C. H. Bean, M. C. Donnelly, J. K. Dempsey, N. M. Buford, J. B. Orman, M. M. Myers, W. H. Campbell, F. R. McAliney, J. Knox Burton. Doom, David Clifford David Clifford Doom - Chronicle News - April 28, 2010 - David Clifford Doom, wonderful father and husband, passed away at home on April 12, 2010 at the age of 65. He was born in Mound City, Illinois on April 26, 1944 to Alma and Cliff Doom. David attended Robinson High School in Illinois where he was Valedictorian of his class and a star athlete in baseball and basketball. He attended and graduated from Southern Illinois University on a baseball scholarship. David retired from Hewlett Packard as a Computer Programmer Analyst. He was very loving and responsible, and a great provider for his family. Preceding him in death are parents, Alma and Cliff Doom and brother, Wayne Doom with whom he shared a great and loving bond. Survivors are wife, Maria Luisa Doom, Trinidad; children, Debbie and Brent Doom, Robinson, Illinois. At his request, private visitation with interment in the Trinidad Catholic Cemetery. Dad, we love you more than you will ever know! Arrangements under the direction of the Comi Funeral Home. Doonan, Russell Edward Russell Edward Doonan - Pueblo Chieftain - September 11, 2016 - Russell Edward Doonan was born May 9, 1927, in Joliet, Ill., to Russell Franklin Doonan and his wife, Clara. Raised with his six siblings during the Great Depression, Russell showed significant aptitude in school. Math, reading and the sciences were interesting to Russell, and his photographic memory helped him to excel at learning. In 1944, Russell joined his older siblings in the war effort by enlisting at 17 years of age into the U.S. Navy after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. Near the end of training, his superior officer asked, “Hey! Do you know how to skin a cat?” Out of fear and not knowing what he meant, Russell shouted, “Yes, Sir!” The superior then pointed and said loudly, “Well get up there then!” Russell followed orders and climbed up onto the bulldozer, having never been on one, and started pulling levers as he taught himself how to operate the Cat Skinner. Russell became a Navy Seabee equipment and dozer operator and landed with the troops in Okinawa, Japan. At the end of World War II and upon his return to the mainland, Russell suffered, as most did, from his experiences of the war. He bought a surplus army Harley-Davidson and rode it around the country for a year and a half with a knapsack and navy beans as he slept under the stars. Then he spent a period of time in Oregon as a lumberjack, and then traveled to San Diego with the family. Russell had an adventurous spirit in his youth; a friend once said to Russell, “remember the time you rode that old Harley off the end of the pier in San Diego and swam to shore as it sank to the bottom.” Russell bought a new motorcycle to replace the old one. At 4 years old, Russell experienced a theophany in which Christ appeared in living flesh before him and simply said to the 4-year-old, “Preach for Me.” Russell did not understand the meaning of his childhood experience until he felt the religious calling after the war and entered Moody Bible Institute in Chicago in 1947. There he met Jean Berry, his wife-to-be and mother of his four children. They married, teamed up and ran the Rescue Mission in Dubuque, Iowa, before moving to Greenville, Miss., Jean’s hometown, and Jackson, Miss., where Russell furthered his education at Belhaven College. Russell and Jean moved from Mississippi to Tennessee, where they formed a dynamic duo with Russell preaching and Jean playing the organ and leading the hymns in two Cumberland Presbyterian churches. While in Tennessee, Russell and Jean’s son, Stephen, and daughter, Susan, were born. In 1954, Russell received a call from his friend, Roy LeTourneau, asking if he would consider joining a mission into the Peruvian jungle. Russell excitedly accepted and off into the jungles they went with their two young children for a once-in-a-lifetime adventure. While working the project in Peru, Russell’s son, Joel, was born in the country’s capital, Lima. Upon completing a five-year term in the jungle in 1960, Russell moved the family to Colorado, where they bought a small farm in Florence. There, son David was born and only 8 months old when Russell got another call from Roy asking if he would come back to Peru as the head of the project, so off again into the Amazon rainforest of Peru the family went for five more years of adventures. In 1966, Russell moved the family back to the states and lived for periods in Mississippi, Colorado and Washington before settling in Kilgore, Texas, just 10 miles from Longview, where the LeTourneau plant and college were located. Russell worked for LeTourneau until 1973 and moved with Jean and David to Florida for a year to work as salesman of heavy equipment before returning in 1974 to Kilgore and purchasing a schoolhouse to fulfill Jean’s dream of having a family pottery. The whole family was together in that adventure briefly before a divorce, at which time Russell moved to Pueblo, where he settled and bought a home. It was 1975 and Russell fell back on his operator engineer’s license and vocation and began building roads in Colorado. He re-met his high school sweetheart and married Patricia Ann for a brief time until their divorce in 1978. Russell then focused on his work building roads during the week and living in his 16-foot travel trailer on the job sites, followed by time at home in Pueblo and gardening on the weekends. During this time, he took on the care of his mother in her decline and was offered a job in Denver to head up the national Labor Education Advancement Program (LEAP). Russell built up and managed the project, training many otherwise troubled and lost youths in developing vocational skills and finding jobs. He worked as the head of the program until it was cut in the late 1980s due to Reaganomics. After the LEAP program closed, Russell went back to what he knew so well as an operator-engineer and was hired to manage keeping the roads open for gold mines in the Colorado Mountains until his retirement. Russell was 15 years old in Chicago when he met Jane Baumhardt Luett, and in 1987 she reentered his life and they were married in 1988. Russell enjoyed reading and writing, listening to classical music, riding his Harley motorcycles and was very involved with community improvements. He taught adult Sunday school classes, headed up community safety watch programs and the anti-graffiti program in Pueblo. He was Santa on a Harley at Christmastime in Pueblo. Russell was always analyzing his surroundings and circumstances and looking for ways to improve them. In October of 2015, after many years together, Russell and Janie were separated due to declining health issues and each moved to be with their children, as per their agreement years earlier. Jane is in Iowa near her children and Russell was moved to Austin to be near his children. After a brief battle with aggressive cancer, Russell passed away near midnight on Aug. 27, 2016, in the care of Austin Hospice and with his son, David, at his side. Russell was a son, brother, father, grandfather, philosopher and true patriot. He will be dearly missed. Russell was preceded in death by his parents, Russell Franklin and Clara I. Doonan; first wife, Jean Berry Doonan; brother, Bill Doonan; and sister, Ruth Samson. He leaves behind wife, Jane Doonan; children, Stephen Doonan, Susan Doonan, Joel Doonan and his wife, Tria Shafer, and David Doonan; grandchildren, Eden Doonan, Emily and RJ Paulsen and Mitch Hackney. Also surviving Russell are brother, Jim Doonan; sister, Doris Norwood; brother, Mike O’Doonan; sister, Mary Trute and their spouses; along with many nephews and nieces and their children and grandchildren. A graveside service for Russell will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016, at Imperial Memorial Gardens. Dorland, Mary Mary Spencer Dorland - Pueblo Chieftain - January 11, 2015 - Mary Spencer Dorland, died peacefully on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2015, at 91 years of age. She will be remembered as a woman of true grace, warmth and caring in all her affairs with both family and friends. Mary and her husband, Bill, shared over 66 years of marriage and raised four sons. Mary Elizabeth Spencer was born in Evelyn, Ky., on Nov. 13, 1923, to Henry Spencer and Beulah Vanderpool. She grew up in nearby Jackson, Ky., excelling in school while working the town’s telephone switchboard at night. Her work not only helped with family expenses but also afforded her the opportunity to tour Washington, D.C., during her senior year, a rare opportunity for a student from Kentucky in those years. Following graduation as class valedictorian from Jackson High School, Mary enrolled at Lee’s Junior College. Then an opportunity to work in her sister’s restaurant enabled her to transfer to Fugazzi School of Business in Lexington, and it was while there that a friend talked her into attending a YWCA dance where she met her future husband, Bill Dorland. Bill was a soldier in Lexington taking advanced schooling in surveying. They would correspond for the duration of the war. In 1946, Mary and Bill married. After a short time in Denver, they transferred to Grand Junction with Public Service Company of Colorado, where they raised their four sons. After the boys were of sufficient age, Mary went back to work, first for the Girl Scouts of America in a clerical capacity and later at St. Mary’s Hospital as a medical transcriptionist in the X-ray and radiation therapy departments. She was also an active member of Catholic Daughters of America. In 1974, Mary, Bill, and their youngest son, John, moved to Pueblo with Public Service Company. Mary continued her work with the church at Christ the King Parish and was also active in PEO, a women’s educational and philanthropic organization. She and Bill enjoyed Pueblo’s Knife and Fork Club and Town and Gown Performing Arts Series. Mary loved to read, play cards and spend time in her yard and garden. Both family and friends appreciated her Southern grace and charm. Mary is survived by her four sons, Steven (Sun Chia-Chu) of Folsom, Calif., Ralph (Anne Beavan) of Fort Collins, Alan (Adrienne) of Fort Worth, Texas, and John (Judy) of Pueblo; and nine grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bill, to whom she was truly devoted; a daughter, Anne Marie; and her parents, seven brothers and sisters, all of Kentucky and Indiana. A memorial Mass will be celebrated, 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 13, at Christ the King Parish, corner of Bonforte and Horseshoe in Belmont, followed by a reception. Arrangements, George McCarthy. Dornhecker, Sally Sally Dornhecker - Pueblo Chieftain - March 26, 2017 - Sally Dornhecker, 55, Canon City. Service, March 28, 2017, Canon Community Baptist. Dorough, Edward Edward Dorough – Walsenburg World – September 20, 1900 – Ed Dorough Shot – Austin Mackin Empties His Shotgun into Him – Mackin Safe in Jail – As a Result of a Saloon Quarrel One Man Is Dead and Two Others Await Trial in Jail – Another unfortunate shooting affair occurred at Pictou on Sunday night of this week and as a result one man is dead and two others are in jail accused of his murder. Like all such cases there are conflicting reports as to the causes and the occasion of this serious affair. From what we learned, Austin Mackin, John Williams and Edward Dorough were engaged in a friendly conversation in a Pictou saloon about 9 o’clock when, without apparent provocation, Mackin struck Dorough two blows in the face knocking him to the floor. When Dorough fell to the floor a six shooter fell from his pocket and was secured by the bartender. No further effort upon the part of either was made to renew the conflict at this time. Mackin soon left the saloon followed by Williams. Shortly afterward the bartender gave Dorough his gun and he also left the saloon and started toward the Clarke boarding house where both men roomed. Some tell of an encounter between the two men afterward at the wagon bridge where hot words passed and Dorough brought his gun into play. After this Dorough started on home accompanied by Williams. When Dorough and Williams reached the boarding house Mackin had already entered the house, secured a shotgun, and returned to the streets. An encounter again took place, Dorough firing three shots at Mackin and Mackin emptying both barrels of his gun into Dorough. The charge took effect in the upper third of both right and left thigh, severing the arteries, and producing almost instant death. Mackin was uninjured and escaped, but soon after notified the officers where he could be found and with Williams was brought to town and placed in jail. The body of the deceased was shipped to Poteau, Indiana, on Tuesday night where in aged widowed mother and a sister wait in sorrow to receive it. The body was accompanied by George Gibbs, a close friend of the family. Austin Mackin is a native of Missouri, having a brother living at Richmond. Williams and Mackin were employed at Scofield, Utah, at the time of the great explosion. But little is known of Williams outside of the unfortunate part he played in this homicide. Walsenburg World – December 6, 1900 – Session Adjourns – District Court Convened to Complete the Work – Austin Mackin Acquitted – The Jury Was Instructed to Find Austin Mackin Not Guilty of the Murder of Edward Dorough at Pictou – The adjourned term of the October term of the District Court convened here on Monday morning with the same panel of jurors in attendance as heretofore mentioned, Judge Northcutt presiding and Robert R. Ross prosecuting for the people, and both feeling happy over their re-election. On Wednesday morning the “duel” case of Pictou, or rather the prosecution of Austin Mackin for the murder of Edward Dorough was begun, but was dismissed by the state after the noon recess. Dorrance, Matthew Andrew Jr. Michael Andrew Dorrance Jr. - Pueblo Chieftain - September 20, 2017 - Michael Andrew Dorrance Jr. Born March 8, 1989; passed away Sept. 14, 2017. Michael is survived by his father, Michael Andrew Dorrance Sr. (Brenda Lee) of the family home; mother, Judy (Ricky) Sherrill of North Carolina; sister, Kristana Dorrance; stepsister, Lacy (James) Page; godfather, Kim (Kandi) Russ; godmother, Debbie Dorrance (Joan). Recitation of the Rosary at 9:20 a.m. followed by Mass of the Resurrection at 10 a.m. Monday, Sept. 25, 2017, at St. Joseph Church. Dorrell, John Fredrick John Fredrick Dorrell - Pueblo Chieftain - April 5, 2017 - John Fredrick Dorrell slipped away peacefully, March 30, 2017, at age 99. He was born August 20, 1917, in Denver Colo., to parents John Henry and Gertrude M. Dorrell, both preceded him in death along with his two siblings, Gladys and Helen; and his beautiful wife, Edna. John and Edna were blessed with one child, son, Kimothy J. Dorrell. John is survived by Kimothy (Sheryl); and one grandson, Kyle John Dorrell, all of Pueblo. Also surviving John are nieces and a nephew, extended family and friends. John retired from the U.S. Postal Service as a postal unit technician with 37 and a half years of service. He was a veteran of World War II, having served in the U.S. Army/Army Air Force. He was an avid Broncos fan. The family wants to thank Dr. James Stjernholm, Sangre De Cristo Hospice and Hildebrand Home Care for their care. John will be greatly missed by family and friends. There will not be a viewing. The funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday, April 10, in the Imperial Funeral Home Chapel, with burial to follow at Imperial Memorial Gardens. A reception will follow the burial in the Imperial Hall. In lieu of flowers or food, please give donations to the American Legion or Sangre De Cristo Hospice. Dorsett, Charlotte Charlotte (Henry) Dorsett - Pueblo Chieftain - June 14, 2015 - Charlotte (Henry) Dorsett, 85, of Aurora, was born Dec. 19, 1929, and went home to be with her Lord April 10, 2015. Born in Pueblo to Leonard “Bud” and Thelma Davis, graduated from Central in 1947, worked for CF&I, then as a medical receptionist for physicians and surgeons. Charlotte, Mom, Lil C, Ms. D ... loved God, her family, friends, colleagues, church, travels, dancing, life, children — her grands, great-grands, day care, Sunday school and public school “kids.” They were all “just her size.” She was not short but “fun size.” Charlotte was gracious, helpful, kind, strong and kept that sparkle in her baby blue eyes with her witty, independent and ornery personality. God’s love kept her and overflowed as she trusted Him with her own life and knew each person is special and her relationships and love for them made her life complete. Our family is very thankful for all the support and love: Ed Dorsett; sister, Elaine (Larry) Winans; children, Bonnie (Bob) Boyd, Kim (Gary) Huffman, Scott Henry, Donna (Leroy) Hobartsch, Deanna (David) Haller; grandchildren, Bryan Dehn, Jeremy (Maggie) Dehn, Renee Bennett, Brianne (Jonathan) Ice, Lisa (Brian) Underwood, Scott Huffman, Sally Wouters, Joseph (Sarah) Underwood; great-grandchildren, Rylan Dehn, Amelia and Eliza Dehn, Amanda Bennett, Kelton Underwood, Ethan, Gunnar and Barron Wouters, Griffin and Owen Ice, Emma Underwood. Celebration of Life will be graveside, 11:30 a.m. July 3, 2015, at Mountain View Cemetery. Dorsey, Cheryle Anita Cheryle Anita Novak Dorsey - Pueblo Chieftain - May 29, 2016 - Cheryle Anita Novak Dorsey, Jan. 18, 1949-May 22, 2016. Sherry passed on peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family who were devoted to her during her long illness. Sherry was born Jan. 18, 1949, in Pueblo, Colo. She attended the University of Southern Colorado’s nursing program and at one time was part of a doctor’s team working with Eskimos at Frobisher Bay. She managed and owned restaurants in Denver, and later became a top-selling real estate broker in Colorado Springs. Sherry was well known for her kindness, generosity and great sense of humor. She was a creative, talented artist and enjoyed traveling, gardening, meeting new people and spending time with her family. In addition to being an incredible wife and mother, Sherry worked tirelessly to help anyone who needed assistance. She was preceded in death by her mother, Betty Johnson Novak; and her father, Lt. Col. Anthony B. Novak. She is survived by her husband of 35 years, Michael William Dorsey; son, Michael; sister, Terry (Guy) Richter of San Isabel, Colo.; sister-in-law, Michelle Ferraioli of Lancaster, Calif.; Peggy Johnson of Weatherford, Texas, Barbara Burum of Fort Worth, Texas; and numerous cousins. Her loving and beautiful spirit will be greatly missed. Celebration of Life, 11 a.m. Saturday, June 11, 2016, at Broadmoor Community Church, 315 Lake Ave., Colorado Springs, CO 80906. In lieu of flowers or food, the family requests that contributions be made to the Springs Rescue Mission in Sherry Dorsey’s name. Arrangements by The Springs Funeral Services, Colorado Springs, Colo. Dorsey, Helen D. Helen D. Dorsey - Pueblo Chieftain - December 16, 2015 - Beloved mother, grandmother and aunt, Helen Delores (Dodd) Dorsey, age 81, passed on to glory on Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2015. Helen D. Dorsey For the last 11 years, Helen was a resident of University Park Care Center. Helen, born in Tulsa, Okla., May 1934, moved to Pueblo, Colo., in June 1982 to be near her sister. Helen was a caring, thoughtful person who loved to smile, laugh and give of herself to her family. At age 18, Helen married D.D. Sr. and had Pam, Deroys Jr., Keith and Johnathan. Helen later met O. Gill and had daughter, Margaret. The family gives special thanks to caregivers, Kathy W., Susan, Bertha, Judy R. and Johnny L.; nursing staff, Virginia, Bonnie and Don S.; drivers, Scott, Don, Ron O. and Ron, who drove Momma to church. Thank you, NP Stuart; Dr. A. Vargas. Preceded in death by son, Keith E. Dorsey, Feb. 13, 2014, in Oklahoma City, Okla.; and sisters, Hattie Mae Watson, 2011, Pueblo, Colo., and Minnie Lee McClinton, 1994, Bakersfield, Calif.; nieces, Sherle and Jeannie Mael; parents, Carl Dodd and Hattie Mae (Jefferson) Dodd. Survived by daughter, Pamela Dorsey Bell of Tulsa, Okla.; sons, Deroys Dorsey Jr. of Edmond, Okla., Johnathan (Pearl) Dorsey of Tulsa, Okla.; and daughter, Margaret (Frederick) Mangram of Pueblo, Colo.; beloved grandchildren: Goletha (Gary), Cherita, Nathan, Felisha, Deroys III (DeDe), Ebony, Keith, Lamont, Christian and Johnathan Jr., 14 great-grandchildren, seven great-great-grandchildren; also, beloved nieces, Janet and Stevetta; other nieces and nephews; grandnieces and nephews; special son-in-law, Nathaniel Kimbrough; special daughter-in-law, Hannah Dorsey; also, Deroys Dorsey Sr. Graveside service, 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 18, 2015, at Mountain View Cemetery. Family will receive friends at City of the Lord, 2601 N. Elizabeth, for celebration of Helen’s life immediately following graveside service. Dorsey, Lee Lee Dorsey - Pueblo Chieftain - January 18, 2015 - Lee Dorsey, 67, of Pueblo, born Nov. 11, 1947, passed away Jan. 11, 2015. Survived by his daughter, Bernadette Dorsey-Witt. Lee was a member of the American Contract Bridge League and attained rank of Silver Life Master. A memorial service will be held at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 23, 2015, at Christ Congregational UCC, 1003 Liberty Lane, Pueblo, CO 81001. Dosen, Alma B. Alma B. Dosen - Chronicle News - June 16, 2004 - Alma B. Dosen passed away peacefully June 12, 2004 at Mt. San Rafael Hospital in Trinidad, Colo. at age 86. She was born in Trinidad on January 6, 1918 to Frank and Theresa (Piancino) Baudino. She was united in marriage to Pete Dosen on August 8, 1948 and they were married for 52 years at Pete’s passing in 2000. Alma attended the University of Northern Colorado receiving her Bachelor’s degree in elementary education. She was a dedicated teacher, teaching at Aguilar School for 44 years. She was a member of the PTA and Catholic Daughters of America. She enjoyed cooking, teaching at every opportunity, and spending time with her family (especially Thanksgiving at the cabin with the Ringo’s and Christmas with the Smith’s). Her loving husband Pete Dosen, parents Frank and Theresa Baudino, brother Angelo Baudino, sisters Marie Cozzette and Katherine Fauseric precede her in death. Also brothers-in-law Pete Cozzette, Joe Fausone and Mike Dosen Sankovich, sisters-in-law Ann Dosen Sankovich, Enis Baudino, and Katie Paulovich. Nephews Frank Baudino, Keith Cozzette, Jim Dosen and Nick Ringo; and special friend Alice Lavery. She is survived by her loving son and daughter-in-law Marty and Barbara Dosen (Aguilar); and loving grandsons Michael Dosen (Parker) and David Dosen (Snoqualmie, WA); brothers-in-law Paul and Mildred Dosen, Joe and Ann Dosen, and Tom Paulovich, all of Aguilar, and Nick and Barbara Dosen (Pueblo); nieces and nephews, Ralph (Pat) Fausone, special niece Patti Ringo, Elaine Baudino, Gerald (Charlene) Baudino, Robert (Beverly) Baudino, Angela (Joe) Gieser, and other numerous family members and friends. Visitation will be Thursday from 4:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. at the Comi Funeral Home Chapel and Friday from 8:30 a.m.-9:30 a.m. at St. Anthony’s Church in Aguilar. Funeral services will be Friday, June 18, 2004 at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, with Recitation of the Most Holy Rosary at 9:15 a.m. followed by the Funeral Mass at 10:00 a.m. with Fr. Phil Coury as celebrant. Mass servers will be Nicolas Ringo and Scotty Monarco. Entombment will follow at the Good Shepherd Mausoleum, Trinidad Catholic Cemetery. Pallbearers are Gary Ringo, Scott Monarco, Tom Smith, Ron Smith, Mike Chavez, and Joe Andreatta. Immediately following the services, friends are invited to gather with the family at St. Anthony’s Hall. The family may be contacted at the Marty Dosen residence. Arrangements made under the direction of the Comi Funeral Home. Dosen, Barbara Jean Barbara Jean Dosen - Chronicle News - March 26, 2009 - Barbara Jean Dosen, 75, passed away March 16, 2009. She is survived by her loving husband of 52 years, Nick; children, Tom (LaRae) Dosen, Denver, Colo.; Terra (Jeff) Riggio, Pueblo; Cathy (Jim) O’Dorisio and John (Kathy) Dosen, both of Denver; grandchildren, Nick and Alex Dosen, Lindsay, Krista and Frank Riggio, Megan, Jessica and Tyler O’Dorisio and Jake and Luke Dosen; also survived by her brothers and sister, Josephine (William) Malovich, Aguilar, Colo.; Charles Cozzie, Denver, Colo. and Phillip (Helen) Cozzie, Colorado Springs, Colo.; special niece, Marlene (Rick) Riccatone; several other nieces, nephews and other relatives. Barbara was a member of Holy Family Parish of Pueblo. She was a loving, nurturing wife, mother and grandmother who enjoyed spending quality time with her family and all of their activities. Funeral Services were held in Pueblo. In lieu of flowers and food, donations may be made to Holy Family Parish in Barbara’s memory. Courtesy Comi Funeral Home. Dosen, Joseph Joseph Dosen - Chronicle News - July 23, 2008 - Joseph Dosen of Aguilar, Colorado, passed away at the Colorado Veteran’s State Nursing Home in Walsenburg, Co. on July 19, 2008 at the age of 83. He was born in Rugby, Colorado on June 24, 1925 to Mildred (Ratkovich) and Martin Dosen. Joe attended schools in Rugby and Aguilar, graduating from Aguilar High School in 1944. After graduation, he enlisted in the US Navy and proudly served his country during WWII in Alaska, and in the Pacific and Asiatic Theatres. He was honorably discharged in 1945. He attended Trinidad State Junior College earning his AA Degree. Joe then went on to receive his BA and MA Degrees at Adams State College. On July 15, 1954, Joe was united in marriage to Anna Hrvatin at St. Anthony’s Church in Aguilar. He enjoyed being an educator and taught school for 34 years at John Mall High School in Walsenburg. After his retirement he enjoyed many things. Two of the highlights of his life were traveling to Croatia with the Pueblo Tamburitzas and a trip to Alaska with his son. As an avid outdoorsman, Joe was an experienced woodsman, hunter, fisherman, and camper. He enjoyed tending to his beautiful garden. He had a love of the game of baseball, pitching for various ball clubs and college teams. Together with his wife Anna, they traveled to numerous states to dance at polka festivals. He was a member of St. Anthony’ Parish in Aguilar and the Preseren Glee Club in Pueblo. He enjoyed holiday times and his family and friends. He was a devoted Husband, loving Father and caring Grandfather. Truly he will be missed by those he loved and to those who knew and loved him. His parents Martin and Mildred preceded him in death as well as his brothers Mike Dosen and Pete Dosen, and sister Katie Paulovich. Survivors are his wife of 56 years Anna Dosen, Aguilar, Co., son Michael Dosen, Johnstown, Co., daughter Debbie (Leo) Maes Jr., Chandler, AZ., grandchildren, Susanne and Samantha Dosen, Nicole and Jared Kramer, Jennica and Leo Maes III, brothers Paul Dosen, Aguilar, Nick (Barbara) Dosen, Pueblo, brother-in-law Tom Paulovich, Aguilar, sisters and brother-in-law, Mary Tatar, Glenwood Springs, Co., Edith (Louis) Mattivi, Westminster, Rosemarie Sax, Denver, numerous nieces, nephews and a host of many dear friends. Visitation will be Wednesday from 3:00 PM-7:00 PM at the Comi Funeral Home Chapel and Thursday from 8:30 AM-9:30 AM at St. Anthony’s Church in Aguilar. Funeral services will be Thursday, July 24, 2008 at St. Anthony’s Church with Rosary at 9:30 AM followed by the Funeral Mass at 10:00 AM. Celebrated by Fr. Phil Coury. Entombment will follow at the Trinidad Catholic Cemetery with graveside services conducted by US Naval Honor Guard. Active pallbearers are Michael Ricottone, Marty Dosen, Tom Dosen, Leo Maes III, Joe Arnone and George Ghella. Immediately following services, friends are invited to gather with the family at St. Anthony’s Parish Hall In Lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Alzheimer's Association in care of Comi Funeral Home PO Box 122, Trinidad, Co. 81082 Arrangements made under the direction of the Comi Funeral Home. Dosen, Mildred Mildred (Tudy) Dosen - Chronicle News - May 10, 2005 - Mildred (Tudy) Dosen, age 76, of Aguilar, Colorado passed away May 7, 2005. She was born Oct. 21 in Delagua and grew up in Aguilar where she graduated valedictorian in 1945. She married Paul Dosen in 1950 and together they spent the next thirty years raising and supporting their family, two sons and a daughter, with love and pride. Mrs. Dosen worked for the prisoner-of-war camp and Bell Telephone Company, starting out as a telephone operator in Trinidad. After several promotions and 35 years of service, she retired as District Sales Manager in Colorado Springs. Post-retirement, she spent countless hours as a volunteer secretary at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church. Later she worked as a librarian at the Aguilar Public Library where she was instrumental in its reorganization. She established reading programs for children, and had the library’s first computer system installed. Mrs. Dosen enjoyed playing solitaire, reading fiction novels, and avidly worked crossword puzzles. She looked forward to trips to Cripple Creek, Las Vegas, Disneyland and the beach, and took weekly outings to Trinidad with friends Josie and Carmen. She was a grand decorator at holidays, especially Christmas time. Her greatest sense of satisfaction came from the involvement in the lives of her children and grandchildren. Trips to their homes were adventures and she loved visiting her favorite cat Blue. Mrs. Dosen was a beloved spouse, mother, grandmother, and friend. Survivors are her husband Paul Dosen; son Robert (Ann); daughter Paula; grandchildren James and Christopher, Joann (John Paul) Cambruzzi; sisters Pat VanMeter and Violet Sandri; numerous in-laws, nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents Sam and Josephine Curgus; brother Joe Curgus; and son James Paul Dosen. Services will be held Thursday, May 12 at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Aguilar with recitation of the Rosary at 9:30 AM followed by celebration of the Mass by Fr. Phil Coury at 10 AM. She will be interred at the Trinidad Catholic Cemetery. Pallbearers are Marty Dosen, Nick Dosen, Carmen Gureasko, Frank Coppa, Joe Arnone, and Matt Lucero. Mrs. Dosen handled her illness with strength, determination, and grace. The family wishes to thank the following individuals who helped make that possible: Dr. Jay Richter, Dr. Russ Lee, Carmen Gureasko, Marty and Barbara Dosen, and Mary Wilson. Following the services, all are invited to gather with the family at St. Anthony’s Church Hall in Aguilar. Dotson, Irene Angela Irene Angela Micheli Dotson - Chronicle News - November 17, 2003 - Irene Angela Micheli Dotson, age 91, a resident of the Colorado Springs area since 1993, and formerly of Aguilar, Colorado, passed away on Thursday, November 13, 2003 in Colorado Springs. She was believed to be the last survivor of the Ludlow Massacre. Irene Angela Micheli was born on January 2, 1912 in Ramey, Colorado to Angelo and Mary (Oberosler) Micheli. Irene grew up in the various coal camps in the area surrounding Trinidad, Colorado. She married Lyman Z. Dotson on February 6, 1931 in Trinidad. Lyman died on April 5, 1993. Irene was a coal miner’s daughter, a farming wife, a homemaker, and a member of the Worldwide Church of God. Mrs. Dotson is survived by her daughter, Betty Rickel of Colorado Funeral Services will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Monday, November 17, 2003 at the Shrine of Remembrance “America the Beautiful” Chapel of Roses, 1730 East Fountain Boulevard, Colorado Springs, Colorado. A reception will follow the services at the Olympian Plaza Reception and Event Center, 975 South Union Boulevard. Graveside Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 18, 2003 at the Knights of Pythias Cemetery in Aguilar. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Ludlow Memorial Fund, 1804 North Linden Avenue, Trinidad, Colorado 81082 or to Odyssey Health Care, 4465 Northpark Drive, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80907. Doty, Herman R. Herman R. Doty - Chronicle News - July 2, 2007 - Herman R. Doty, age 75, of Mesa, Arizona, passed away on June 15, 2007. Herman and his family lived in Hoehne where his grandfather, Charlie Hartman, was the Hoehne blacksmith. After serving in the Air Force, Herman and his family lived in Trinidad where he owned the Dixie Drive Inn. He also attended Trinidad State Junior College where he earned an AA degree. Before leaving Colorado to live in Mesa, Arizona Herman lived in Alamosa where he attended Adams State College and for many years owned the Rainbow Bread Distributing Company. He is survived by his wife Sherry, children Brenda (Lonnie) Cavaliere, Herman (Angie) Doty Jr., and Denton (Christa) Doty, grandchildren Nicole (John) Nitschke, Stacey Cavaliere, great-grandchildren Jack and Logan Nitschke, sister Ann Phillips and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona. Doucette, William William Doucette - Pueblo Chieftain - May 7, 2017 - William Doucette, 88. Cremation, Montgomery & Steward Crematorium. Dougherty, William William Dougherty - Pueblo Chieftain - March 23, 2016 - Wrong-way driver killed on I-25 north of Pueblo - The Colorado State Patrol is investigating a fatal crash involving two vehicles in the southbound lanes of Interstate 25 at Mile Marker 110 north of Pueblo. Traffic in the south lanes will be impacted for an extended period, according to the patrol. Pueblo Chieftain - March 23, 2016 - The Colorado State Patrol investigated a fatal crash involving two vehicles that occurred in the southbound lanes of Interstate 25 at mile marker 110 about 6 miles north of Pueblo on Wednesday. The state patrol said a 2002 GMC Safari van was traveling north on I-25 in the southbound lanes of traffic when it collided head-on with a 2015 Mazda CX-5. After impact, the GMC rotated counter-clockwise off the east side of the road and came to rest on its wheels. The Mazda continued traveling south, rotated counter-clockwise and came to rest on its wheels on the right-hand shoulder of I-25. The wreck occurred around 4 p.m. The driver of the GMC was identified as William Dougherty, 61, of Pueblo. He sustained fatal injuries in the crash and was pronounced dead by the Pueblo County Coroner’s Office, according to the patrol. He was wearing a seat belt. The driver of the Mazda was identified as Sayra Bassett, 35, of Pueblo. She was restrained at the time of the crash and was transported to Parkview Medical Center to be treated for minor injuries. “At this time this crash is still under investigation and the contributing factor of the crash is being ruled as driving on the wrong side of the road,” the patrol said in a media release. The accident snarled traffic in the south lanes of I-25 for an extended period Wednesday. Douglas, Dennis Dennis Douglas – Walsenburg World – October 13, 1910 – Died at Walsenburg, Colorado, on Tuesday, October 4, 1910, Dennis Douglas, a colored man, age 45 years. Douthit, George George Randolph Douthit III - Pueblo Chieftain - January 20, 2015 - George Randolph Douthit III, artist and author, husband, father, and grandfather, passed away Jan. 9, 2015. George Douthit A memorial service for George will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 31, 2015, at the First United Methodist Church in Canon City, Colo., with a reception following. Dove, Paul Paul Dove - Pueblo Chieftain - July 9, 2017 - Paul Dove, 65. Cremation, Montgomery & Steward Crematorium. Pueblo Chieftain - October 8, 2017 - Paul Dove, 65, who resided in Pueblo West, passed away on June 29, 2017. Memorial service will be 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 14, 2017, at Adrian Comer Garden Chapel, 2710 N. Elizabeth St. Adrian-Comer Funeral Home - October 8, 2017 - Paul passed away peacefully on June 29, 2017 at his residence in Pueblo West Colorado, where he lived with his wife Gail of 19 years. He was born November 30, 1951 in Honolulu Hawaii to Stephen and Matilda Gouveia and moved to northern California with his family in the 1950s. Paul attended El Camino High School and worked as an electrician for most of his life. He had a passion and a talent for music and golf. Paul will be missed by his wife Gail, stepdaughter Chrissy and husband Issac, grandchildren Gavin and Jada, sisters; Jeanette, Sue, and Fay, his nieces; Kristie, Michelle, Nicole, and nephew James. He will also be missed by his beloved dog Cookie. Services will be held at Adrian Comer Garden Chapel 2710 N Elizabeth Street Pueblo CO 81003 on Saturday October 14th at 1:30 p.m. Dow, Warren Warren Dow – Walsenburg World – November 21, 1907 – Newspaperman Dies – Trinidad, November 19 – Warren Dow, a well-known newspaper writer in this section died this morning at the hospital of tuberculosis. His wife and son in this city were notified of his death. He left here 10 days ago for San Angelo, Texas, in hope of recovering his health, but he grew worse instead of better. Dow was 45 years of age and a native of New York. For 14 years he was connected with the Boston Globe as sporting editor and editorial writer. He came to Colorado eight years ago when his health failed and lived in Denver for a time. Later he moved to Trinidad where he has lately been employed by the C.F.& I. Company. His remains will be brought to Trinidad for burial. Dowd, Ronald Ronald Dowd - Pueblo Chieftain - October 7, 2014 - Ronald William Dowd, 72, passed away, Saturday, Oct. 4, 2014, after a valiant fight with cancer. Preceded in death by parents, Elsie Mae and Lyle William Dowd; and sister-in-law, Darlene (Weegee). He is survived by his brothers, Donald (Judy), Jerry (Bobbie), Stanley (Juree), Larry (Andee); and sisters, Carol (Lynn Rider) and Bobbie Jean (Dan Hunyadi). He also is survived by his children, Annette, Charlotte (Aaron Martinez) and Mark; as well as grandchildren, Annalee, William, Amorette, Kaven, Jayden and Kelton, whom he enjoyed as a dedicated grandfather. Ronald leaves behind many special friends. Ronald served in the United States Air Force and retired from the United States Army, where he worked at the Pueblo Army Depot as a communications specialist who was responsible for bringing in the first T1 line to Pueblo. Throughout life, he maintained an involvement in church, and as a self-taught musician, he used this talent to play the piano and organ. One of Ronald’s greatest hobbies was beekeeping, which he started at the age of 14 years old. He continued this passion until he passed and is well-known for “Colorado Best Honey.” The family would like to sincerely thank Dr. Kevin Johnson, Dr. Marcel Junqueira and the pulmonology associates and fellows, Parkview Medical Center Cancer Floor 3 Southwest staff who attended Room 328, Parkview Intensive Care Unit staff, Parkview Valet Parking team and the Sangre de Cristo Hospice team. Memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 9, 2014, at Praise Assembly of God. Dowd, Thomas J. Thomas J. Dowd – Walsenburg World – August 12, 1909 – Thomas J. Dowd, the three-month-old son of Joseph Dowd of Pryor, died of gastroenteritis on Monday, August 9, 1909. The remains were buried at Walsenburg on Tuesday. Dowell, Mildred Mildred Dowell – Walsenburg World – October 13, 1910 – Mildred Dowell Killed – A Quarrel in Tenderloin District Results in Death of Inmate – A shooting took place in one of the resorts on Eighth Street last Saturday night which resulted in the death of one of the inmates of a house there, named Mildred Dowell. William Kimsey of LaVeta was a lover of the girl Dowell and was calling on her Saturday evening. He urged her to leave the resort income with him and they would be married. She refused and he told her if she did not he would kill himself. In support of his threat he pulled out a revolver and turned it upon himself. The girl grabbed the gun and according to the testimony at the coroner’s inquest it was during the struggle for the possession that the girl was shot. The girl lingered until Sunday and then died. A coroner’s inquest was held on Monday afternoon. A complaint has also been issued for William Kimsey the man who did the shooting. He appeared before the justice court on Monday and waved preliminary examination and was bound over to a way the action of the District Court. Dowell, Olive Edith Olive Edith Dowell –Walsenburg World – October 13, 1910 – Died at Walsenburg, Colorado, on Saturday, October 8, 1910, Olive Edith Dowell, age 21 years. Downey, Bessie May Bessie May Downey - Pueblo Chieftain - April 26, 2015 - Bessie May Downey, 95, was granted her final wish when she was reunited with Marshall, her beloved husband of 74 years, in the arms of Jesus on April 20, 2015. Bessie was born on the family farm in Morton County, Kan., on Nov. 2, 1919. She was the fourth child of Norman and Myrtle (Coultice) Dwight. As a young child, she moved with her family to Baca County, Colo., living at Lamport before settling near Edler. Bessie attended Edler School through 11th grade then went to Stinnet, Texas, where she graduated in 1936. Following hard times brought on by the Dust Bowl, the family moved to Beulah, Colo., in 1936. On Feb. 25, 1939, she married Marshall Elmer Downey of Beulah. They resided in various places while he was in the U.S. Navy during WW II, settling in Pueblo upon his discharge. In 1951, they moved to Englewood, Colo., where they resided until 1983, when they retired to Beulah. Bessie worked for the Englewood Public Schools in the food service program for 23 years retiring as a kitchen manager in 1976. Bessie was preceded in death by her husband, Marshall; her parents; five adult siblings, Pearl Eiland, Mabel Russ, George Dwight, Ethel Russell and Ruth Caple; and four siblings who died in childhood, Harvey, Jack, Claude and Maxine; and grandson, Gary Westwood. She is survived by a brother, Frank Dwight of Pueblo; her daughter, Elaine Owen (Carl) of Surprise, Ariz.; her son, Bill Downey (Jane) of Pagosa Springs, Colo.; and grandchildren, Kathryn Zimmer, Larry Westwood, Stacie Barks and Sara Kirkham; six great-grandchildren and seven great-great-grandchildren; one great-great-great-grandson; and many nieces and nephews. Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 29, 2015, at Imperial Gardens Chapel, followed by interment at Imperial Gardens Cemetery. Downs, Eugene Ray Eugene “Gene” Ray Downs - Chronicle News - February 7, 2006 - Eugene “Gene” Ray Downs, age 74, passed away on January 26, 2006 at his home on Lake Sam Rayburn in Broaddus, Texas. He was born June 11, 1931 in Sperry, Oklahoma to John D. And Lena Griggs Downs. He never avoided hard work and believed in offering a helping hand. He was a volunteer firefighter and board member with The Fisher’s Peak Volunteer Fire Department while he lived in Trinidad. He continued his love of firefighting with the Powell Town Volunteer Fire Department in Broaddus, Texas. He was an avid bow hunter, fisherman, and downhill skier. He was greatly involved in the building of the Lone Pine Baptist Church of which he was so proud. He is survived by his wife Sue, Broaddus, TX; daughter Debbie Rose, Claremore, OK; step-daughters Deb Roberts, Denver, CO; Tammy Lawson, Tulsa, OK; Marilyn Callaway, Broaddus, TX; sisters Alverda Crain, Skiatook, OK; Maxine Buck, Sperry, OK; Dorothy Nelson, Tulsa, OK; six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. A memorial service was held on January 31, 2006 at the Lone Pine Baptist Church, Broaddus, Texas. At the family’s request, in lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Gene’s memory to Powell Town Volunteer Fire Department, Route 1, Box 138 CH, Broaddus, Texas 79529. Downs, Michael R. Michael R. Downs - Pueblo Chieftain - April 2, 2016 - Michael R. Downs, 72, of Pueblo, went to be with the Lord on March 30, 2016. He was born on Jan. 24, 1944, in Pueblo, Colo. Mike was preceded in death by his parents, Matthew and Margaret Downs; his father and mother-in-law, Joseph and Emma Rebol; his sister and brother-in-law, Marge and Lou Zember; and his brother, Matt Downs. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Sandra; his sons, Dennis (Flo) Downs, Ron (Stephanie) Downs; grandchildren, Kristen Downs, Kelsey Downs, Michael Downs, Colin Downs, Christopher Downs, Ryan Downs and Mandy Downs. He also is survived by his brother and sisters-in-law, Yvonne (Luis) Henderson, Ann (Ken) Algien and Eileen Downs; and by numerous nieces and nephews. Mike was a 32-year veteran of the Pueblo Police Department and retired in December of 1999. He enjoyed spending time with his family, working in his yard, watching his grandkids at their sporting events and watching NASCAR on TV. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Monday, April 4, 2016, at St. Joseph Church. Interment to follow at Roselawn Cemetery. The family would like to thank the caring doctors, nurses and ICU staff on the fourth floor at Parkview Medical Center. Also, the staff and nurses on the 3rd floor for their hospice care. Donations may be sent to St. Joseph Church for the bell tower, Runyon Field Youth Sports or to the charity of your choice. Doyle, Audrey A. Audrey A. Doyle - Denver Post - June 26, 2011 - Audrey A. Doyle, 88, of Denver, passed away June 1, 2011. She was preceded in death by her husband, John, and daughter Maureen. Survived by two sons, Chris and Terry, and six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the Trinidad Historical Society. Doyle, Betty J. Betty J. Doyle - Pueblo Chieftain - February 21, 2016 - Betty J. Doyle, 89, of Pueblo West, passed away peacefully to be with our Lord on Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2016. She was preceded by her husband, John R. “Jack” Doyle, whom she was married to for 60 years. She is survived by her four children, Sandy (Edward) Ueeck, Jackie (Bill) Bekeza, Michael Patrick, and Joy (Dr. Terry) Henderson; six grandchildren, Lori (Gil) Negrete, Tami (Bruce) Stotka, Allison Bree Doyle, Jayde (Joe) Easton, Taylor (Tom) Clarke, and Laycee (Travis) Rexroth; 13 great-grand-children, Joel Patrick, Carson Negrete, Tierney, Bailey, Ryley and Sydney Stotka, Beck (Lindsey) Easton, Lexi, Graycie and Maddie Joe Easton, Jayce Clarke, Saydie and Sophya Rexroth; and one great-great-grand-child, Easton Mora. Betty graduated from Bloom Township High School in Chicago Heights, IL, in 1945. She held a variety of employment adventures until she and Jack purchased BJ’s Coffee Shop in Matteson, IL, which they owned for 14 years until they retired and moved to Pueblo West. She was an active member of the Pueblo West Gunslingers. In 2002, she moved to Presbyterian Towers in Pueblo. She lived there until Jack passed away in 2005, when she moved to Pueblo West to live with her daughter and son-in-law. Betty met a companion, Richard Buchholz, whom she enjoyed traveling and spending time with for the remainder of her life. She never met a stranger and she touched the heart of anyone she met along the way. Betty led a very active life. She was a kind, considerate, and a very loving person. Caring and nurturing of family was the most important part of her life. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. There will be no viewing. A celebration of her life will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2016, at Adrian Comer Garden Chapel, 2710 N. Elizabeth, Pueblo, with Pastor Dave York officiating. Those who desire to make a donation, we support the Joni Fair Hospice Center who gave loving care in her final hours. Doyle, David E. David E. Doyle - Chronicle News - November 14, 2008 - Local teen charged with murder - On Wednesday, Nov. 12, Eric M. Blocker, 19, of Trinidad was arrested on charges of First Degree Murder, First Degree Burglary and Aggravated Motor Vehicle Theft after he went to David E. Doyle’s residence, allegedly murdered him and stole his vehicle, which he later wrecked. According to the affidavit, Sheriff ’s Department Deputies were informed that the Trinidad Ambulance EMT’s had a male subject, later identified as Blocker, who was involved in a motor vehicle crash in the county. Blocker said he had stolen the vehicle and killed the owner. The vehicle was later identified as being registered to Doyle. The first trooper to arrive at the scene of the crash said that when he contacted Blocker after the crash, he became uncooperative and at one point tried to run from the scene. The trooper then handcuffed Blocker and placed him in a patrol unit until EMT’s arrived. Blocker later told the EMT’s that he went to Doyle’s house and asked him to use his truck, but Doyle turned him down. He later stated that they began to fight and that Blocker hit Doyle in the head with a pan and killed him. Colorado State Patrol sent troopers to Doyle’s residence to see if they could find him inside the residence. When the troopers arrived at his home, they found a male lying in what appeared to be blood. Troopers found an open door and entered the home to check for any other persons that may been in the home and to check on the male, whom they said appeared to be dead. After securing the residence, the house was inspected by law enforcement officers. Items that were later described to be on Blocker’s person before he left his house were found in the residence next to the deceased. Colorado Bureau of Investigation lab technicians arrived and began to process the scene. Upon investigating, an approximately 80-pound pottery style pot, about two and one-half feet tall, was found lying next to the body. At no time was a pan located as a possible weapon. Blocker was later released from the hospital and transported to the Las Animas County Jail. A toxicology test that was administered to Blocker while at the hospital showed that he tested positive for THC, commonly found in marijuana. Chronicle News - November 18, 2008 - avid E. Doyle, loving husband, father, grandfather, son and friend, was united with our Lord on November 12, 2008 at 8:00 a.m. Helping him on his journey is his father Harry, loving mother Gladys and childhood friend Butch Greenleaf. He is the special son-in-law of Manuel and Lillian Bueno. Dave was born in Coatsville, Penn. on December 12, 1947. He worked hard and made many sacrifices for his loved ones. For many years he worked as a surveyor and had advanced to construction manager. One of his qualities was being very precise and meticulous with his work. The years he worked out of town were a great hardship for him, and he was always happy to come home. Dave's greatest joy was his family and friends and the love and humor they shared. He leaves behind his wife of 38 years, Theresa, children, Pam (Ilyas) ElAmin, Deanna (Matt) Torres, and youngest daughter Lauren, grandchildren, Matthew, Ashton, Robert, Kearstern, Leanora, Yasmine, and David (D.J.), siblings, Tony Bueno, Louise (Tony) Aragon, Frank Bueno, Mel (Kathy) Bueno, Larry Schlensker, Brenda (Wilson) Quickel, Sandra (Kenny) Dickie, Elma (Jim) Garver, Nancy Garver, Marlene (Barry) Taggart, Bill (Linda) Doyle, Richard (Donna) Doyle, Larry Doyle, Bobby (Lisa) Doyle, and numerous nieces and nephews. He had a special relationship with his "Mom and Dad" Joe and Florence Cuccia and a special place in his heart for friends he adopted as family. The lesson that Dave left behind for us all is to live life graciously and love openly. Funeral Mass will be Friday, November 21, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. at Holy Trinity Catholic Church with Father Richard Becker as celebrant. Persons wishing to do so may make contributions to the David Doyle Memorial Fund, First National Bank, PO Box 759, Trinidad, CO 81082. Arrangements made under the direction of the Comi Funeral Home. Chronicle News - January 25, 2010 - Blocker ruled competent for trial - On Friday Eric Blocker, 20, of Trinidad was found competent to stand trail in the November 12, 2008 beating death of David E. Doyle, of Trinidad, after a ruling by District Court Judge Claude Appel. Blocker is charged with first-degree murder, first-degree assault and burglary in Doyle’s death. Doyle was killed at his home. Dr. Rose Manguso a forensic psychologist from Colorado Mental Health Institute of Pueblo (CMHIP) gave testimony for more than two and a half hours during a competency hearing as both the defense and the district attorney thoroughly questioned the psychiatric evaluations given by Dr. Manguso. On November 11, 2009 the first session lasted about 25 minutes and a second session which was held on November 19, 2009 was about an hour and a half long. Dr. Manguso, who administers forensic competency evaluations, testified that she believes Blocker understands why he in custody, what he is being charged with, and what the prosecution does. The doctor also stated that he understands the entire judicial process, he understands the penalties that he could face and he understands all of his options. Dr. Manguso ended by saying, “After meeting with Mr. Eric Blocker my professional opinion is that he is competent to proceed but it is very important that Mr. Blocker continue with his treatments and that he continues to take his required medications.” Judge Appel agreed and ruled that Blocker is competent to stand trial for Doyle’s murder. Blocker’s defense team did not agree with Judge Appel’s decision and challenged Dr. Manguso’s report. Judge Appel has set a preliminary hearing for February 26 at 10 am. Doyle, John John Doyle – Walsenburg World – October 27, 1905 – John Doyle, employed in the rail mill at the Bessemer Steel Works, was drawn into the machinery and instantly killed. He was 25 years of age, unmarried, and had formerly lived in Denver. Doyle, Paul Paul Doyle - Pueblo Chieftain - July 19, 2014 - Paul Doyle, 52, of Vivian, La., passed away July 15, 2014, after an accident. Paul was born Feb. 25, 1962, in Okinawa, and lived in Vivian, La., for the past 27 years after moving from Pueblo, Colo. He worked as a logger for 21 years and drove his log truck over a million miles. He loved Hot Rods and the NHRA and he was a member of the Yellow Bullet Club. He loved bass fishing and he loved hockey; he was a fan of the Mudbugs Hockey team. Paul was preceded in death by his nephews, Alex and Nicholas Doyle; his uncle, Gerald; and his in-laws, Dorothy and Frank Tekavec. He is survived by his wife, Kathy Jo Doyle of Vivian, La.; his parents, Neil and Sandra Doyle of Pueblo, Colo.; his step-children, Bradley and wife, Becky of Carthage, Texas and Brenda of Shreveport, La.; his brothers and sister, Mike Doyle and wife, Cheryl of Bedford, Iowa, Johnna Doyle of Pueblo, Colo., and Russ Doyle and wife, Tangela of Pueblo, Colo.; his brother-in-law, Mike Tekavec; his six grandchildren, Hayden, Alysa, Deanna, Cody, Ashtyn and Scotty; a number of nieces and nephews and lots of friends. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, July 20, 2014, at Gorsulowsky Funeral Home Chapel in Vivian. Burial will follow at Vivian Cemetery. There will be a time of visitation from 6 to 8 p.m. on Saturday the July 19, at the funeral home. Doyle, W. E. W. E. Doyle – Walsenburg World – December 18, 1919 – W. E. Doyle Takes His Life – Body Found Hanging in His Tent Next to Morris Rooming House – W. E. Doyle, a salesman for men’s clothing, a man of 60 years of age, and one who has been known and resided in Walsenburg for many years, committed suicide some time Friday night. Mr. Doyle lived in a tent with corrugated iron roof, located just west of the Morris Hotel. The body was found hanging by rope from the ceiling or roof by Marty Strok an employee of the Morris Hotel, who went about noon Saturday to call Doyle to his dinner. Doyle evidently had been contemplating his end for some time. This conclusion is reached from the letters which he left behind. Then Friday at noon he had left word at the post office to return all letters, as he was going away. He had told friends and others that he was going to Detroit to see his son and daughter. He had boxed up his personal possessions to send to Detroit. He got printers ink at the office to mark the boxes that he said he was going to send to his son. In the letters which he left behind, Mr. Doyle said: “I have always intended to go up into the mountains for the finish, but the wind has stopped me now. I have $30 in my pocket. Give a carpenter $12 to purchase lumber and make a rough box and $5 for digger, $5 burial place, $2.60 for dray, and $5 to see that I am buried. P.S. Reason for quitting. “Have pain in right kidney and if I can’t live comfortably, it’s time to quit.” Another type written sheet named the carpenter wanted to make box, and concluded: “Send the rest to my daughter in Detroit.” When the body was discovered every pocket was turned inside out and there was no money in them. The woman who found the body said there were tracks in the snow showing that somebody had been there and left again. Mr. Doyle had lived here for a good many years. He was a salesman for tailor-made clothes, which he sold from samples. A couple of years ago he offered to donate his services as librarian if the town would provide the place for the library. Doyle, W. L. (Dr.) Dr. W. L. Doyle – Walsenburg World – July 24, 1903 – Murder and Suicide – Dr. W. L. Doyle, of Wichita, Kansas, shot and instantly killed George P. Varnouf of the same place on Saturday, July 18. Immediately after the fatal shot was fired Dr. Doyle walked back to his house and swallowed a heavy dose of strychnine and died within 15 minutes after his victim. Dr. W. L. Doyle was a resident of Walsenburg about 10 years ago and ran dental parlors in the building now occupied by Attorney P. W. Sweeney. He will be well remembered by many of the residents of Walsenburg. The account of the tragedy as gathered from the Wichita Eagle is to the effect that Dr. Doyle had been living at the house he then occupied for a long number of years. A short time ago Mr. Varnouf and his family moved into the neighborhood. Mr. Varnouf appeared to be immediately on bad terms with most of his neighbors, being a man of quarrelsome disposition. Dr. Doyle soon became involved in a quarrel with him, and about a month before the present tragedy they engaged in a fist fight. On the day of the tragedy Dr. Doyle was returning from his day in town and when passing the residence of Varnouf the latter began cursing and reviling him. Doyle said nothing but walked to the house, got the shotgun, walked up to Varnouf, and emptied the charge of buckshot into his victim. Varnouf died almost immediately. Doyle then went home, took down some strychnine which he had purchased a few days before for rats and gophers, sat down on the bed, removed his shoes and coat, and swallowed the strychnine. It being just before supper the poison took immediate effect. He then called to his wife and told her what he had done. Physicians were summoned immediately but were unable to do anything for either man. Those who remember Dr. Doyle as he was when in Walsenburg cannot help but hold the opinion that he must have been greatly provoked by the man Varnouf before he was brought to do the deed he did. He had made preparations for the consummation of the act. The gun had been purchased a few days before as was the poison. He told his wife that he could not live on the same hemisphere with that man. Doze, Edward Edward Doze – Walsenburg World – December 28, 1893 – A Fatal Accident – Last Spring Mrs. Doze and family moved to the Cate Patterson Ranch, below St. Mary’s. The sons, John and Edward, gathered the hay crop which this winter they were feeding to the stock. Last Thursday afternoon the latter went out as usual to his task, John being absent from home. Since he did not return by nightfall some anxiety was felt, but as the young man often visited until late in the neighborhood no particular search was made. Next morning, however, his horse was found in the lot nearby with the saddle still on. The family hurried out at once and found the boy on the ground about a quarter of a mile from home. He was still breathing but unconscious, his head badly crushed, the skull fractured, and the limbs paralyzed. He was carried to the house and Dr. Matthews summoned. To all appearances his horse must have stumbled, thrown him to the ground and either fell or trampled on his head causing the fractures. Here he lay until morning wholly unconscious, and after his removal to the house, still lingered until about 3 o’clock on Sunday morning. Edward was a stout, active young man, loved and respected by all. Had he lived until next May he would have been 21 years of age. He had three brothers, three sisters older than himself, and three sisters younger. Sudden and sad the blow that has thus cut short a life in the spring time of its promise, and anguish stricken are the hearts in that hitherto bright home. It reminds us forcibly of the recent death of Arthur Arnold, another noble youth stricken down in the midst of health and hope. May God sustain the drooping hearts and wipe away their tears of grief. The funeral occurred at the church at Rye. Rev. Cooper attended and delivered the sermon. The remains were laid to rest in the cemetery nearby. Walsenburg World – December 28, 1893 – Mrs. L. C. DeCamp has been called to the lower Huerfano by the sad news that her brother was killed Tuesday by his horse falling on him. [Editor’s note: Findagrave.com: Joseph Edward Doze, born May 3, 1873, died December 23, 1893; buried Brookside Cemetery, Rye, Pueblo County, Colorado.] Drake, Eva Frances Eva Frances Drake - Pueblo Chieftain - July 27, 2016 - Eva Frances Drake, 96, went home to be with her Lord on Wednesday, July 20, 2016, in Hendersonville, N.C. Preceded in death by her husband of 68 years, Jess D. Drake; daughter, Vivian E. Stringer; son-in-law, David C. (Pete) Stringer, and sister, Virginia Kuesza. Survived by son, W. Dean (Sharon) Drake of Penrose, Colo.; daughter, Sharon K. (Frank) Peebles of Hendersonville, N.C; sisters-in-law, G. Maxine Drake of Pueblo, Colo., and Lillian Glaze of San Diego, Calif. Funeral service, 10 a.m. Friday, July 29, 2016, at Adrian Comer Garden Chapel, 2710 N. Elizabeth, Pueblo, Colo. Interment, Mountain View Cemetery. Drake, Gold Gold Maxine Drake - Pueblo Chieftain - May 9, 2017 - Gold Maxine Drake (nee DeNio), 95, departed this life to join her beloved Lord and Savior on May 7, 2017. She was preceded on the journey by her devoted husband and best friend, Eugene "Gene" Drake, in 1990 after 50 years of marriage. She excitedly joins him and their younger son, Neil K. Drake, and their daughter, Linda Drake-Toth. Maxine was born in Pueblo on Dec. 21, 1921, to Frank and Silver DeNio. She was very proud of her French-Canadian and British heritage through her late grandparents, Francis and Eliza (Pleuffe) DeNio (D'Anneault) and Ellis and Nancy (Adams) Clarke. Remaining here to cherish Maxine's memory are son, Dr. Dennis A. Drake, and his wife, Janice Silvers Drake of Westfield, Mass.; and those who shared the family home with Maxine, her grandson, Paul J. Toth and his wife, Laura; and great-grandchildren, Dakota "Koty" and B. Kirby Lynne Toth. Other survivors include a sister-in-law, Lillian Glaze of San Diego; nephew, Dean Drake of Penrose, Colo., and niece, Sharon Peebles of Hendersonville, N.C.; plus numerous great-nieces, and nephews. When St. Paul United Methodist Church closed its doors in 2007, Maxine became an active member of the First Methodist Church, making countless new friends there as she joined the Co-Op Class; United Methodist Women, Reviewers Circle, Naomi Circle, Christian Women's Book Club, Ladies' Breakfast Group, Amazing Grace Fellowship, The Sunday Lunch Bunch, and serving on the Prayer Chain. Previously, she had been a loyal member of St. Paul Church for 60 years, devoting her time as lay leader, membership secretary, liturgist, member of the Chancel Choir, the Crusade Class and the Unity Breakfast Club. Her special interest was the United Methodist Women, elected to 13 years as local president and four years as Sunshine District president. Maxine was a member and past president of Chapter DU, PEO, past president of Chapter FW, past Matron of Eastern Star, and past Worthy High Priestess of the White Shrine. During the 1960s, Maxine was a dedicated office worker for the American Cancer Society. One of her greatest joys was singing, having studied with the late Roy N. Collins, and throughout the years, she often used her talent as a guest soloist. She also was well known as a speaker, acclaimed for both essays and meaningful devotions. Her hobbies included reading mysteries and solving puzzles, especially Sudoku (with a pen) and she adored the many family dogs and cats. Maxine had an impish sense of humor and the echoes of her laughter, her love of family and friends, her gentle compassion for both people and animals will live on in our memory, until we meet again. Service will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, May 11, 2017, at United Methodist, with a private inurnment at Imperial Memorial Gardens. At Maxine's request, there will be a private family adieu service. In lieu of food and flowers, it is requested that memorial donations be sent to PAWS or to the Scholarship Fund of First United Methodist Church, through the funeral home office. Draper, Bonnie E. Bonnie E. Draper - Pueblo Chieftain - December 21, 2016 - Bonnie E. Draper, 95, born 1921, passed away Dec. 16, 2016. Born to the union of Fred and Mae Taylor in Illinois. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Frederick L. Mosher Sr. and William Draper; and sister, Alberta Ard. Bonnie leaves to cherish her memories, son, Lee (Sheryl) Mosher; daughter, Sharon (Mike) LeRoy; grandchildren, Travis LeRoy, Jason (Kristie) LeRoy, Shannon Hurley and Damian (Christina) Mosher; great-grand-children, whom she adored, Teagan and Makenna Hurley, Dylan and Makenzie LeRoy; sister, Wanda Alfonso; brother, Wayne (Wanda) Taylor; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral service, 10 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 21, 2016, at Lake Avenue Baptist Church. Interment at Mountain View Cemetery. Under the direction of George McCarthy Funeral Home. Dreibholz, Charles Charles Earnest Dreibholz - T. G. McCarthy Funeral Home - May 25, 2016 - Charles Earnest Dreibholz, January 18, 1929 - May 23, 2016 - Arrangements under the direction of T.G. McCarthy Funeral Home, Pueblo, CO. Drew, George George Drew - Pueblo Chieftain - April 25, 2017 - George Drew, 91. Burial has taken place at Mountain View Cemetery. Drew, Joshua M. Joshua M. Drew - Pueblo Chieftain - December 18, 2016 - Joshua M. Drew, 21, passed away unexpectedly Dec. 14, 2016, from complications of cystic fibrosis at Denver Children’s Hospital. Born Nov. 1, 1995, Joshua was the cherished son of Steve Drew (Rebecca) and Kimberly Dilts Drew. Joshua was a 2014 graduate of Pueblo Centennial High School. He enjoyed his pets, hobby-grade R.C. cars, and riding his dirtbikes. Josh loved his family, and making every day count. He is survived by his parents; siblings; Kaleb and Madeline Drew; his adoring grandmother, Helen “Oma” Dilts; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. In honor of Joshua’s wishes, all services are private. The family respectfully requests the omission of food and flowers. Donations may be made in Joshua’s name to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, P.O Box 52074, Phoenix, AZ 85072-2074. Drew, Priscilla Woolard Priscilla Woolard Drew - Pueblo Chieftain - December 11, 2016 - Priscilla Woolard Drew, 91, passed away Dec. 8, 2016. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Elmer Woolard; son, David Woolard; parents, Ralph and Blanche Marshall; sisters, Vera Ward and Norma Shanstrom. Survived by husband, George Drew; children, Susan (Tom) Cvar, Pam (Kent) Burger and Debi Woolard (Michael Laskowski); grandchildren, Natalie, Brandon, Aaron, Jeremy and Christy; 17 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Marilyn Stewart, and Carole (Rudy) Denz. Thank you to the staff at Life Care Center for her care. Donations may be made to the Sangre de Cristo Hospice in her memory. Funeral service, 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 14, 2016, at Imperial Chapel, with interment to follow. Arrangements by Imperial Funeral Home. Drexler, Sidney R. Sidney R. Drexler - Pueblo Chieftain - September 10, 2016 - Sidney R. Drexler, 72, passed away Sept. 5, 2016. Survived by his wife, Denise Drexler; children, Jerry (Kristin) Drexler and Randy (Amy) Drexler; step-son, Jonathan Baker; grandchildren, Dylan, Josh, Caleb and Clair Drexler; and step-granddaughter, Carly Swanson. Preceded in death by his parents; and first wife, Therine Ann (Ahrens) Drexler (aka Renee). Sid was born to Sidney and Vivienne Drexler on Sept. 18, 1943, in Montour County, Pa. Sid founded, owned Drexler Horse Transportation in Hampshire, Ill., until moving to Colorado. There, he created Drexler Transportation. Cremation, Montgomery & Steward Crematorium. Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society. Driscoll, Gabriel Jonathan Gabriel Jonathan Driscoll - Chronicle News - July 27, 2007 - Aviation Machinist Mate 3rd Class Gabriel Jonathan Driscoll, age 22, stationed in San Diego, CA, calling his home Pueblo, CO, passed away July 13, 2007. Born April 3, 1985. Born again at age 3, baptized at age 7. Survived by his parents, Dr. Daniel and Karen Driscoll; siblings, Jessica, 21, Joanna, 14, and Michael, 10; grandparents, Edward and Winona Gustafson; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Gabriel was an active duty US Navy 3rd class petty officer with training in helicopter mechanics. He spent two years on the USS John F. Kennedy and one month in San Diego, CA. He was an excellent shipmate and will be remembered for his love of adventure. He is a 2003 Centennial graduate. His many achievements include Eagle Scout, Royal Rangers Gold Medal of Achievement, and state choir. He lettered in music, swimming, team manager, and speech. He loved music and the trumpet, and won the Louis Arm-strong Jazz Award at his high school graduation. He also received his private pilot license in 2007 as well as his parachute jumping and packing license. Gabe went to Western State on a music scholarship and was first trumpet his freshman year at Western State. Gabe and his dad did a 96 mile trek at Philmont High Adventure Scout Base. Gabe loved piloting and parachuting, and he had over 180 jumps. He was working on his commercial pilot license. His spare change came from packing parachutes for others. He called the Colorado Mountains his stomping ground. Gabe will be missed sorely by his many friends and especially his family who loved to hang out with him. Gabriel will lie in state, Friday, July 27, 2007 from 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. at Roselawn Funeral Home Chapel, Pueblo, Colorado. Funeral Service will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, July 28, 2007, Praise Assembly of God, Pueblo, Colorado. In Lieu of flowers, donations can be sent in memory of Gabe to Rocky Mountain Council, Boy Scouts of America, or Rocky Mountain District Assembly of God Royal Rangers. Isaiah 40:31 But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles, they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk and not faint. Driscoll, Michael Michael Driscoll – Walsenburg World – October 2, 1913 – Aged Boardinghouse Keeper Slain at Trinidad – Trinidad, Colorado, September 27 – The body of Michael Driscoll, 60 years old, keeper of a company boardinghouse at the Southwestern Mine, 2 miles north of Aguilar, was found in the bottom of a 16 foot arroyo between Jewel and Southwestern, by two boys, Emmett Locke and Vincent Lynn. The boys were members of a searching party which had been looking for Driscoll. Driscoll lay on his back. His hands and face were smeared with blood and his neck was broken. Several cuts and bruises covered his head and shoulders. The theory is that he was beaten to death and thrown into the arroyo, and the authorities connect his death with the strike by reason of Driscoll’s position as keeper of a company boardinghouse. Drummond, Albert W. Albert W. Drummond - Pueblo Chieftain - October 19, 2014 - Albert W. Drummond, 77, passed away on Oct. 15, 2014. Survived by his children, Ed (Susan) Drummond, Terry (Tony) Ketchum, Todd Drummond, Tracy (Hisae) Drummond and Scott Drummond; brother, Donald Drummond; sister, Carol Drummond; grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and numerous other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by his wife, Donna (Russell) Drummond; and parents. Albert was born to Donald and Shirley Drummond on Nov. 25, 1936, in Pueblo. He was a Certified Public Accountant, having worked in the internal auditing department at the University of Southern Colorado and Fort Lewis College. Albert enjoyed fly-fishing, backpacking, making model airplanes and reading. He was a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. At his request, there will be no viewing. Funeral service, 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, 2014, at the University Ward LDS, 1411 Fortino Blvd. Interment, Mountain View Cemetery following the service. Drury, Barbara Jean Barbara Jean (Anderson) Drury - Roselawn Funeral Home - March 23, 2017 - Barbara Jean (Anderson) Drury, 77. Sunrise September 11, 1939 in Meeker, CO. Sunset March 21, 2017 in Pueblo, CO. Preceded in death by her parents, Mark and Hazel Anderson. Survived by her husband of 51 years, Howard Drury; also survived by her children, Debra (Robert) Henninger, Lane (Deanna) Drury, Day Drury, Mark (Laurie) Erwin, Shana (Patrick) Stollsteimer; 13 grandchildren; 22 great grandchildren; 2 nieces, and 2 nephews. Barbara was a member of Faith Baptist Church. A Funeral Service will be held 10:00am, March 27, 2017 at Faith Baptist Church, 169 30 ½ Ln in Pueblo, CO. Drury, Beverly Beverly Drury - Pueblo Chieftain - April 1, 2015 - Beverly Drury, 74, of Pueblo, passed away March 27, 2015. Preceded in death by her husband of 48 years, James. Survived by her children, Michael (Gina) Drury, Kristine Drury Peters; grandchildren, Bethanne, Zachary, Brenna, Joshua; sister, Patricia Ramsey; brother, Ron Powell; and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives; and special friends, Harry and Dorothy Oldham and Brenda Swanson. Beverly graduated from Centennial High School. She was a teacher’s assistant for District 60 for 25 years. Beverly was an avid reader and loved to fish, watch NASCAR and boxing. She was an accomplished trapeze performer as a young woman. Her favorite thing was spending time with her grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, April 3, 2015, at Roselawn Funeral Home Chapel. Inurnment to take place at a later date. Dryden, Jeanine S. Jeanine S. Dryden - Chronicle News - January 26, 2004 - Services for former Trinidad resident, Jeanine S. Dryden, will be held Monday, January 26, 2004 at 10 a.m. at the Mullare-Murphy Funeral Home Chapel in Trinidad. Mrs. Dryden died at her home in Denver January 21 after a short illness. She was 93. Mrs. Dryden was born in Devonport, England, March 9, 1910, returned to her homeland in Scotland and then came to Trinidad with her mother and two sisters following the death of her father in 1917. She graduated from Trinidad High School and worked as a bookkeeper for a laundry in Trinidad. She married Forrest T. Dryden, a linotype operator at the Chronicle-News, in Raton, NM, August 21, 1931. The couple later moved to Shawnee, Okla., where their son, Jack, was born in 1935. During WWII, Mrs. Dryden passed the examination to become a volunteer Red Cross nurse’s aide and she worked in the ACH Hospital in Shawnee until the family moved to Greeley, Colo., in 1948. In Greeley, Mrs. Dryden worked as a bookkeeper for the Northern Colorado Savings and Loan Assn. and later as a Deputy County Clerk in the Weld County Clerk’s office. In 1972, Mr. Dryden retired from the Greeley Tribune and the couple returned to Trinidad where she became very involved with Mt. San Rafael Hospital Auxiliary volunteers and the Trinidad Welcome Center. She continued to live in Trinidad after the death of Mr. Dryden in September 1980, and moved to Denver in September 1991 to be close to Jack and his wife, Mary. In addition to Jack, Mrs. Dryden is survived by her sister, Mima Cummings of Trinidad. Her sister, Ann, preceded her in death in 1973. Other survivors include Don, Vonnie and Cameron Cummings of Trinidad, Sue Cummings of Fort Collins, Colo. and sister-in-law Edna Dryden of Casa Grande, Ariz. And many other friends and children, whose lives she touched. Should friends desire, contributions may be made to The First Christian Church of Trinidad, Colorado. The family of Jeanine S. Dryden has entrusted arrangements to the Mullare-Murphy Funeral Home. Dryden, Ruth Ercelia Ruth Ercelia Padilla Dryden - Pueblo Chieftain - February 19, 2015 - Ruth Ercelia Padilla Dryden, 67, passed away Feb. 15, 2015. Ruth dedicated her life as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses in the Pueblo Mesa congregation. Ruth was a caring wife, loving mother and an adored grandmother. She will be deeply missed by all those who were a part of her life. Robert Dryden, her loving husband of 28 years, survives her. Also survived by children, Matt (Sharon) Vigil, Ann (Nick) Fawkes, Kimberly (Cary) Reynolds, Lenny (Sarah) Dryden; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; siblings, Bernard, Julian, Lawrence, Ernie, Patsy and Adeline; along with many other relatives. A special thanks to the wonderful team at the Sangre de Cristo Hospice for their timely assistance; the caring nurses, Crystal and Carrie, who showed special attention to Ruth’s needs; the CNAs, Yolanda, Agnes, Crystal and Kendra for their loving care. Memorial for Ruth will be given at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 21, 2015, at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 2203 E. 13th St., Pueblo, CO 81001. Reception will follow for family and friends to reflect on Ruth’s life at 1 p.m. at IBEW Reception Hall, 2901 Farabaugh Lane, Pueblo, CO 81005. Dryson, Claude Claude Dryson – Walsenburg World – July 29, 1915 – Killed in Walsen Mine – The community was grieved to hear of the fatal accident which occurred at Walsen Mine Tuesday morning at 10:30 o’clock when Claude Dryson, a young man of 24 years of age, was killed by falling rock. He was cutting coal with the mine machine when his companion Hawthorne went out of the mine for bits for the machine and on his return he found Dryson covered by the rock. Mr. Dryson was from Ft. Morgan. He was a member of the militia and since the strike trouble he has been working at Walsen. Until very lately he has been doing outside work on account of the wishes of his mother. He heard a few days ago from her saying she had dreams of an accident and begging him to be careful. The young man made many close friends while here. The body was shipped to his home in Ft. Morgan Wednesday. Duane, John H. John H. Duane – Walsenburg World – November 4, 1909 – Pinned under the wreckage of an engine when it turned over, John H. Duane an engineer on the Midland Terminal Railroad, was so badly scalded by escaping steam on the 29th ult. that he died six hours later at the Sisters’ Hospital. The accident occurred at Cameron, 5 miles from Cripple Creek. Dubielzig, Walter Walter H. Dubielzig - Pueblo Chieftain - July 19, 2016 - Walter H. Dubielzig, 84. Survived by son, Walter C.; numerous nieces and nephews. Graveside service, 10 a.m. Thursday at Imperial Memorial Gardens. Dublin, Sammy L. (Sgt.1st Class) Sgt. 1st Class Sammy L. Dublin - Pueblo Chieftain - March 8, 2015 - Sgt. 1st Class Sammy L. Dublin, U.S. Army retired, Nov. 29, 1941- Jan. 1, 2015. Sam, 73, was taken from his family and laid to rest on Feb. 20, 2015, in Tacoma, Wash. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Sharon (Green) Dublin, whom he met while stationed at Fort Carson in 1968; one daughter, Tara (Dublin) Day, Rich Day; son, William “Bill” and wife, Gaby Dublin; five granddaughters, Vanessa, Jessica, Melissa and Melinda Day, Sofia Dublin; one special grandson, Jaxson; four sisters of Kentucky; one brother and sister-in-law of Tacoma, Wash.; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends, also of Tacoma, Wash Dubois, Irene Irene "Danny" Dubois - Denver Post - December 7, 2006 - Irene "Danny" Dubois, age 81, Englewood, died on November 28, 2006. Born 1924 in Trinidad, Colorado, to Pearl and Rhote Daniels. Preceded in death by her parents, husband John Dubois and brother, Rhote Daniels. Survived by daughter Corinne Dubois and her husband Rich Harris, son Phil Dubois, and grandchildren Aaron and Alexander Dubois. Before retiring, she worked as a volunteer coordinator and fund raiser for United Way. She volunteered in the Littleton Public Schools and as a Court Appointed Special Advocate with Advocates For Children. A service will be held at the Washington Park Chapel, 1001 S. Pearl St., at 2 p.m. on Friday, December 8. In lieu of flowers memorials may be sent to Advocates For Children, 10855 E. Bethany Dr., Aurora, CO, 80014. Duckett, Rebecca Rebecca Duckett - Wet Mountain Tribune - January 19, 1917 - Another Old-Time Resident Called - Mrs. Jasper Duckett passed away at her home at Hillside yesterday after an illness of a few days of pneumonia, aged 74 years. Deceased is numbered with the old-timers of that vicinity, and was held in high esteem by all neighbors and acquaintances. Besides the husband, there are surviving a son, James Duckett, and three daughters, Mrs. J.C. Dieckman here, Mrs. Hendrickson at Wheatland, Wyo., Mrs. Wm. Hoge at Hillside and Mrs. Frank Tatman at Pueblo. The funeral will be held at Hillside at 11 o’clock next Sunday. Duckworth, Alberta P. Alberta P. Duckworth - Chronicle News - July 25, 2014 - Alberta P. Duckworth completed her life’s journey on July 21, 2014 at the age of 100 years, 3 months and 2 weeks. She died peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones. She was born in Pueblo, Colorado to the union of William de Spain and Karrie (Dryden) Spain on April 7, 1914. She was raised in LaVeta, Colorado by her grandmother Dote Dryden. She attended and graduated from La Veta High School as Valedictorian. On July 31, 1932, Alberta was united in marriage to Wilfred L. Duckworth in Raton, New Mexico. We will miss her deeply until we meet again in heaven. She is preceded in death by parents, husband Wilfred L.; Children, Ronald, Lance, Robert and Phyllis; grandson David; brother Roy; sisters Stella, Bernice and Marie. She is survived by her daughter Carol Tucek, Sharon (Jim) Fernandez; grandchildren, Shelley, Eric, Brenda and Pandora; great-grandchildren, Amanda, Jeffrey, Zachary, Austin and Lindsey. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Alberta also liked music, dancing, gardening and traveling. Visitation will be Monday, July 28, 2014 from 2:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the Comi Chapel. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, July 29, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. at Comi Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Bill Glidden officiating. Interment with graveside services will follow at the Trinidad Masonic Cemetery. Honorary pallbearers are all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Active pallbearers are any shade, Steve Fernandez, Larry Robinson, Mark Fernandez, Jimmy Fernandez and Jeff Martinez. Arrangements made under the direction of the Comi Funeral Home. Dudkak, Peter Peter Dudkak – Walsenburg World – July 14, 1903 – Three Men Killed – John Whiteside, Peter Dudkak and Peter Schobat were killed in an explosion of a blast furnace at the steel works at Pueblo Friday afternoon. Joe Radevich was also seriously injured and but little hope was entertained for his recovery. An excess of heat and accumulation of gas is thought to have caused the explosion. Dudley, Darcy Darcy Dudley - Pueblo Chieftain - December 20, 2017 - Darcy Dudley, 96, passed away Dec. 14, 2017, at her home in Pueblo, surrounded by family. Born in Sewickley, Pa., to Arthur and Etha (Correll) McAllister. She had an older brother and was the middle of three sisters. The family moved often due to her father's job of opening oil refineries around the country, even living for a time on the island of Aruba. Darcy attended the Traphagen School of Fashion in New York City, and was proud of the award she won for one of her designs. While in New York, she met and married Lynn Charles Dudley on April 3, 1947. They moved to Colorado from New York in 1956. During their time in Denver, Darcy worked at Lowry AFB. In 1991, Darcy moved to Pueblo and was involved in Pueblo's Newcomers Club, the Pueblo Chapter of the Federation of the Blind and loved to play bridge, but her greatest joy came from playing golf. Darcy is survived by her children, Nancy (Bill) Davis, Peter (Kathleen) Dudley, Richard (Theresa) Dudley; grandchildren, Ryan (Carmen) Davis, Matthew Davis, Raina Becker, Rachael (David Calderon) Dudley and Danielle Dudley; and great-grandchildren, Beckham and Zoe Davis and Dominic Becker. Special thanks to Diane Gamez, her caregiver, as well as Sangre de Cristo Hospice, especially Vince Perez, R.N., and Pastor Shane. Cremation, Montgomery & Steward Crematorium. Memorial service, 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 21, 2017, in the Montgomery & Steward Chapel. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Sangre de Cristo Hospice. Dudrick, Edna Marie Edna Marie Dudrick - Chronicle News - August 7, 2006 - Edna Marie Dudrick, 64, Pueblo, passed away Sunday, July 30, 2006, at Hillcrest Medical Center in Tulsa, Okla. The rosary service was held at 7 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 6, at Holy Family Church on Prairie and Lakeview in Pueblo. The funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. today, Aug. 7, at the Shrine of St. Therese on Prairie and Goodnight in Pueblo with Father Robert A. Hagan, S.J., officiating. Edna was born Dec. 2, 1941, in Trinidad, Colo., the daughter of Nick and Jennie Ruscetti. She attended both Trinidad and Holy Trinity high schools, graduating from Holy Trinity High School in Trinidad in 1959. She received her associate of arts degree from Trinidad State Junior College, and both her bachelor of arts and master's degrees in education from Western State College in Gunnison, Colo. Edna married Richard Dudrick on Aug. 10, 1963, in Trinidad. The couple has lived in Pueblo since 1963 where Edna taught school at Goodnight Elementary, Happy Hands Preschool and John Neumann Catholic School for 32 years combined. She retired from teaching in 1995. Edna volunteered for many years at the Suicide Prevention Center and St. Mary-Corwin Medical Center in Pueblo, and taught religion classes. She enjoyed traveling, and spending time with family and friends. Edna was devoted to her Catholic faith and spent many hours counseling others. Edna is survived by her husband, Richard Dudrick of Pueblo; two sons, Rich Dudrick of Pueblo and Darian (April) Dudrick of Huron, S.D.; two grandchildren, Kaitlyn and Christian Dudrick of Huron, S.D.; and numerous cousins, nephews, nieces, in-laws and friends. She was preceded in death by her father, mother and brother, Frank. In lieu of flowers and food, donations can be sent to the Cancer Treatment Centers of America at 10109 E. 79th St., Tulsa, Okla. 74133. Dufford, Kathryn Kathryn Ducy Dufford - Pueblo Chieftain - March 4, 2015 - Kathryn Ducy Dufford died peacefully in her home, surrounded by loving family on Feb. 27, 2015, after a long and fulfilling life. Kathy was born on Aug. 25, 1928, in Pueblo, Colo., the second child of Damian Patrick and Ruth Taylor Ducy. She attended the University of Colorado, where she met her future husband, Philip Greene Dufford. They were married in 1951 and their 49-year union produced four happy children and a legacy of love and adventure. Kathy is survived by her sister, Patricia Kelly; her children, Kim (David), Dre, Andy and Taylor. She enjoyed close and special relationships with each of her grandchildren, Lucy, Nick and Charger. Her kindness, grace and courage benefited all who knew her. There will be a celebration of her life at 10 a.m. on Saturday, March 7, at Central Christian Church, 3690 Cherry Creek Drive South in Denver. Kathy requested that, in lieu of flowers, donations be made in her name to The Gathering Place, 1535 High St., Denver, CO 80218 or The Denver Hospice, 501 S. Cherry Street, Suite 700, Denver, CO 80246. Duffy, P. (Mrs.) Mrs. P. Duffy – Walsenburg World – January 30, 1902 – Died at Rouse, Colorado, Friday morning, Mrs. P. Duffy. This sad event leaves a husband and several children to mourn the loss of a devoted mother. In a unit of sympathy of this camp goes out to the family in their bereavement. Walsenburg World – January 30, 1902 – Mrs. Duffy, a sister of Mrs. W. R. Owens, who died at Santa Clara last Friday, was buried at this place Saturday. The funeral services were held at the Presbyterian Church by Rev. Hench. Dugan, Bertha Gonzalez Bertha Gonzalez Dugan - Johnson-Romero Funeral Home - January 2, 2017 - Bertha Gonzalez Dugan, 86, Rites Scheduled - Bertha Gonzalez Dugan, 86, of Rocky Ford entered into eternal peace on Saturday December 31 at Sangre De Cristo Hospice House in Pueblo, Co. Bertha was born February 21, 1930 in Fowler Co. to Sam and Josephina Flores. She married Fidel Gonzalez on Sept.13, 1952. They made their home in Rocky Ford and together raised four children; he preceded her in death in 1978. She later remarried moving to Leonardville Kansas, returning to Colorado in 2012 to be closer to her family. She was a member of St. Peters Catholic Church in Rocky Ford and in Clay Center, Kansas. Bertha enjoyed helping children starting a career as a Head Start Teacher then as a Librarian at Washington Elementary for many years. As a member of St. Peters Catholic Church she served as a Eucharistic minister and was active in the ladies church group. She was strong in her faith. Bertha enjoyed cooking and baking especially for her family. She enjoyed reading her religious magazines and Angel stories. She was a loving mother, sister, aunt and grandmother and friend loving us all unconditionally. She will be greatly missed by family and friends. She is survived by her sons Fidel Gonzalez and Robert (Rachel)Gonzalez , daughter Yolanda Gonzalez (Richard Cook), sisters Eva Hernandez and Molly Encinias, grandchildren Gabe(Eme) Jaramillo, Mario (Kelly)Gonzalez, Fidel (Corrine)Gonzalez III, Cisco (Erica) Jaramillo, Mindy Gonzalez , Nicole Gonzalez, and Eddie(Nicole) Gonzalez. Great grandchildren Elysia (Brandon)Vigil, Mario Gonzalez, Sierra Gonzalez, Savana Gonzalez, Joaquin, Emilio, Lorena Jaramillo, Cisco Jaramillo Jr., Carmen Gonzalez, Louis, Michelle, Ezekiel, Esperanza and Jaxson Gonzalez, William, Shaya and Emiliana Gonzalez, and grand puppy Oscar and great-great-grandchildren Brandon, Annalysia and Benjamin Vigil. Also survived by special nieces , Margaret, Jennie Jo, and nephew Phil whom she helped raise, and many other special nieces, nephews and extended members of her children’s’ families including Michael(Mary Jo) Cook and Mellisa (KC Gauna) Cook and families. She was preceded in death by her husband Fidel, son Edward, son-in-law Emilio Jaramillo, sisters Helen Asebedo, Jennie Montoya, brother Don Flores and brother-in-laws Roman Asebedo, Pete Encinias, Daniel Montoya and Phil Hernandez, and special niece Rita Asebedo. A Holy Rosary will be held 2:30 P.M. Friday January 6, 2016 followed by 3:00 P.M. Funeral Mass. Services will be held at the St. Peter's Catholic Church in Rocky Ford. Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the Johnson-Romero Family Funeral Home. Dugan, Kathryn M. Kathryn M. Dugan - Pueblo Chieftain - April 26, 2015 - Kathryn M. Dugan, 67, passed away April 21, 2015. She was preceded in death by her father, Charles and brother- in-law, David A. Rock. She is survived by her mother, Martha; sisters, Pat (Lane) Fabrick, Anita L. Dugan; nieces and nephews, Darin Fabrick, Cailen Rock, Jenna Rock and great-niece, Chloe Fabrick. Kathryn was an avid gardener, had great creativity and was generous to others. Special thank you to Kathy’s friends for their support throughout the years, Sangre de Cristo Hospice, Interim Health Care, Independent Hearts Home Care and Rocky Mountain Cancer Center. Memorials may be made in Kathryn’s name to the “Spay and Neuter” program. Under the direction of George McCarthy Funeral Home. Dugan, Marjorie L. Marjorie L. Dugan - Denver Post - April 10, 2002 - Marjorie L. Dugan, 82, of Denver. Preceded in death by her husband, Glen Dugan. Mother of Gene Feist, Littleton; Jim Dugan, Aurora. Sister of Richard Day, Casper, WY; Frances Parker, Trinidad. Also survived by four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Memorial service, April 16, 3 p.m., University Park United Methodist Church, 2180 S. University Blvd. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Church, or Porter Hospice. Dugas, Louis Louis Dugas – Walsenburg World – August 9, 1900 – A Day of Disaster – Three Lights Go Out by the Coal Mine Route – Notes From the Normal – Last Friday was indeed a “Black Friday” for at least four homes in this county. [Pryor paragraph: death of Adam Metzkovaick] Scarcely had the last friend left the cemetery when word was received that a terrible accident had happened at Maitland. The coroner, together with other officers, hurried to the camp and found the report only too true. A trip of cars had broken loose from the cable just as they were approaching the level of the tipple and had returned to the mine with fearful velocity. William Tweeddale, the pit boss, and William Harrigan barely escaped the cars, while Louis Dugas, a driver, was struck and instantly killed and Neil Harrigan, a trapper, was seriously injured and remained unconscious for several days. Two mules under the care of Dugas were struck, one instantly killed and the other so badly injured that it was shot. The cause of the accident is unexplainable. The trip was not hauling as large a load his usual and the part that gave way had only been in use for about 10 months. Dugas was buried on Saturday by his countrymen, and the physician is still giving young Harrigan personal and careful attention. Duke, Helen Lucille Helen Lucille Duke - Pueblo Chieftain - November 19, 2016 - Helen Lucille Duke of Florence, Colo., passed away Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2016, at the age of 89. Duke, Sam Sam Duke – Walsenburg World – August 23, 1889 – Sam Duke was shot and killed by police officer Jeff Evans in Pueblo Monday evening. The shooting was a result of a quarrel caused by drink. Dukic, Daniel Daniel Dukic – Walsenburg World – December 15, 1905 – Deaths – Daniel Dukic, age 31 years, 7 months and 26 days, died at his home on W. 7th St. at 10 o’clock Tuesday morning of mountain fever. Deceased was born in Austria, April 6, 1874, and had been a resident of Walsenburg about three years, being connected with the Triniastich Machine Shops. Funeral was held from the residence at 10 o’clock yesterday morning under the auspices of the National Croatian Society, of which the deceased was an honored member. Dull, Michael Steven Michael Steven Dull - Pueblo Chieftain - January 21, 2015 - Michael Steven Dull, 64, of Pueblo, passed away Jan. 16, 2015. Preceded in death by his wife, Marilyn; and parents, Leonard and Katherine. Survived by sisters, Peggy (Jerry), Martha, Roseann (Tom), Joyce (David); daughter, Amy (Tim); stepchildren, Jim, Sandra, Michael (Carroll); grandchildren, Callee, Michael, Marc, Michaela and Max. A reception will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 24, 2015, at Spectators in Belmont. Memorial contributions may be made to the Colorado Wildlife Federation. Duncan, Mike Mike Duncan – Walsenburg World – October 23, 1903 – Killed in the Mines – Mike Duncan, a miner working in the mines at Primrose, was killed instantly yesterday afternoon by a large rock falling on his head. His head and face were crushed to a jelly. The body was prepared for forwarding and will be sent to Pueblo today where the funeral will be held under the auspices of the Amerigo Vespucci Society. He was 56 years of age. Duncan, Nancy Darlene Bryant Nancy Darlene Bryant Duncan - Pueblo Chieftain - June 11, 2017 - Nancy Darlene Bryant Duncan, 82, born Dec. 22, 1934, in Fowler, Colo., went to her eternal home on June 4, 2017, in Fort Smith, Ark. Preceded in death by her husbands, Ray Bryant, Bill Duncan; and beloved daughter, Shirley Nidey. Survived by daughter, Judy Frederiksen, Fort Smith, Ark.; son, Steven, (Shelley) Bryant; sisters, Vonell (Louis) Johnson, Rosella Grace, Debbie (Jerry) Swearingen; brothers, Cecil (Marylin) Barrett, John Wells, Richard (Debbie) Denny; son-in-law, Mike Nidey, all of Pueblo, Colo.; grandchildren, Amy Sutton, Cris Nidey, Chanda (Chris) Noeller, Ben Youngblood, Daniell (Abe) Perea, Chaz, (Sherrae) Bryant, Tim Youngblood, Deana (Max) Ireland. 11 great-grandchildren, and many special nieces and nephews. She was passionate about her faith and family. She enjoyed traveling and her music. She was loved by many, and will be greatly missed. In lieu of flowers, family requests donations be made to Parkhill Baptist Church, 4235 Parkhill Place, Pueblo, CO 81008. Dunford, Sam (Mrs.) Mrs. Sam Dunford – Walsenburg World – April 22, 1915 – Obituary – Died at Walsenburg, Colorado, on Friday, April 9, Mrs. Sam Dunford, of leakage of the heart. Mrs. Dunford had been at the hospital at Pueblo on two separate occasions in hope that she might be benefited, but all to no avail, and feeling that she would rather be at home, she was brought to Walsenburg where she passed away. Mrs. Dunford was a native of Pennsylvania, but has been for the past 12 years a resident of Walsenburg. The funeral services were held at the Methodist Church and attended by a large number of sympathizing friends. The deceased is survived by her husband and by a son, Samuel Dunford, Jr., and a daughter, Mrs. Leta Dunford, who is a teacher in the Trinidad schools. Dunham, Brenda E. Brenda E. Dunham - Pueblo Chieftain - May 13, 2015 - Brenda E. Dunham, passed away May 10, 2015. She is survived by husband, Terry Dunham; father, Wilson Smith; mother, Jean; siblings, Davey, Terry, Dan, Shiela; son, Randy Stewart; nine grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. No public service. Brenda will be interred in Wichita, Kan., later this week. In lieu of flowers, a donation in Brenda’s name to the great people at Sangre de Cristo Hospice would be appreciated. Dunich, Thomas H. Thomas H. Dunich - Pueblo Chieftain - November 14, 2015 - Thomas H. Dunich, 70, passed away unexpectedly Nov. 8, 2015. Preceded in death by h s parents, George (Emily) Dunich. Survived by wife, Susan; children, Brenda (Kris Pina) Southerly, Matthew (Debbie) Dunich; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Memorial service, 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 16, 2015, Imperial Funeral Home Chapel. Dunihoo, William William Dunihoo - Chronicle News - August 10, 2017 - William Dunihoo, age 64, passed away at home on August 4, 2017 after a short illness. Will was born in Big Lake, Texas on June 28, 1953, the son of Dovie Jean (Parker) and Walter William Dunihoo. In 1986, Will met Yvonne, the love of his life, and together made a wonderful life filled with love for 31 years. He was an avid outdoors man and liked to hunt, fish and travel. Will loved the Trinidad community and its people. He will be missed by many who knew him. Preceding him in death are parents Dovie Jean and Walter William Dunihoo, son Johnathan Wilson and brother Bob Dunihoo. Survivors are his wife Yvonne Wilson of home address children, Jesscia (Bryan) Casias, Fla., Jeremy Cook, Trinidad, Eric (Cathy) Dunihoo, Denver, Shannon (Rick) Davidheiser, Wis., Melissa (Jacob) Scholfield, N.M., brother Alfred (Pat), Wyo., sisters Linda Tom, Colo., Faye, Kan., grandchildren, Shaniah, Hailey, Latausha, Trevor, Calob, Logan, Aspyn, Addy, Trenton, Coln, Ean and Madelyn, mother in law, Lydia Garcia, Trinidad, sisters and brothers in law, Susanna (Scott) Key, Colo., Alice (Gilbert) Vigil, Texas, Betty Jo Truitt, Trinidad, Albert (Sara) Garcia, Trinidad, Michael Garcia, Trinidad, Tina (Frank) Jungsworth, Wash., numerous nieces, nephews and many dear friends, including special friend, David Osterhout. Active pallbearers are Bryan Casias, Alfred Dunihoo, Eric Dunihoo, David Osterhout, Wes Carr, Ruben Lopez and Jeremy Cook. Visitation will be Wednesday from 3p.m.6p.m. and Thursday from 11a.m.-2p.m. at the Comi Chapel. Funeral Services will be held Thursday, August 10, 2017 at 3p.m. at Faith Christian Church with Pastor Bill Frashuer officiating. Interment will follow at the Trinidad Masonic Cemetery. Arrangements made under the direction of the Comi Funeral Home. Dunkel, Kathyrn U. Kathyrn U. Ingo Dunkel - Pueblo Chieftain - September 18, 2016 - Kathyrn U. Ingo Dunkel, 84, passed away Sept. 16, 2016. Survived by her daughters, Carol (Bill) Whittam and Kathleen (Ron) Brown; two grand-children and 13 great-grandchildren. Kathyrn retired in 1990 from Fort Carson and transferred from Pueblo Army Depot. She graduated from the old Pleasant View School and bowled for many years. Viewing, 9 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2016, with funeral service to follow at 10 a.m., at St. Joseph Church. Interment to follow at Roselawn Cemetery. Dunki, Albert Albert Dunki - Pueblo Chieftain - January 10, 2016 - Albert Dunki of Ordway departed this world to be with his Lord and Savior on Dec. 26, 2015. He lived 101 years, 10 months and 20 days. Albert was born in Pontiac, Ill., on Feb. 6, 1914. He was an outdoorsman who truly appreciated God’s handiwork. He especially was particularly fond of the beautiful mountains. Albert and his wife, Toni, worked in the shipyards on the West Coast during their early marriage. They returned to Illinois, where their three children, Carolyn, Roger and David, were born. Albert and his young family moved to Colorado in the late ‘40s. He worked for CFI well over 30 years. In the early ‘70s, Albert married Esther Anson and when he retired from the steel mill, they moved to Ordway Colo. They enjoyed those retirement years together and often were out camping, fishing or hunting. Albert attended Ordway Baptist Church while his health permitted it. He was preceded in death by his parents; siblings; his wives; and his son, David. He is survived by his son, Roger; daughter, Carolyn; two grandsons, numerous great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews and a host of friends to cherish his memory. He is sorely missed. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2016, at the Ordway Baptist Church, Third and Lincoln, Ordway, Colo. The arrangements are being handled through the Eaton Family Funeral Home, 719-263-4221. Memorial contributions in Albert’s memory are to be made though the funeral home. Dunkin, Robert Robert Dunkin - Pueblo Chieftain - March 22, 2016 - Robert Dunkin, 83, passed away on March 6, 2016, leaving behind his wife, Mary Lou; and three children, Scott, Roberta and Cathie. His remains are with Science Care and will be returned to his family later. Services will be held at a later date. Dunlap, Clyde A. Clyde A. Dunlap - Albuquerque Journal - April 01, 2012 - Clyde A. Dunlap, age 91, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on March 25, 2012. Clyde was born December 18, 1920 in Trinidad, CO to Opal S. and Carl C. Dunlap. He lived as a young boy in the now "ghost town" of Dawson, NM. He moved to Albuquerque during the Great Depression and lived with his parents and three brothers on a small farm in the southwest valley. He graduated from Albuquerque High School where he set the state of New Mexico record in the 100 yard dash. This record stood for over 10 years. Clyde joined the Army Air Corps as a member of the 8th Air Force and served in World War II. He was stationed in Polebrook, Northamptonshire, England and became an engineer/top turret gunner on the B-17 "Flying Fortress" bomber aircraft. On the 14th mission (February, 1944) of then S/Sgt Dunlap's B-17, aka the "Pistol Packin' Mama" (508 Bomb Squadron, 351 Bomb Group H), the aircraft was attacked as it returned from a bombing run over Germany. After a furious gun battle with several Nazi aircraft in which all of the attacking enemy aircraft were destroyed, S/Sgt Dunlap's plane was forced to ditch into the wintry North Sea. As the crew struggled to exit the aircraft, S/Sgt Dunlap kept his poise and somehow found a way to release the aircraft's life raft, one of which had been heavily damaged by enemy fire. S/Sgt Dunlap and his fellow crew members were battered for several hours by 20-foot icy waves. While several crew members drowned or froze to death that day, S/Sgt Dunlap was able to save other lives besides his own, including that of crewmate S/Sgt "Red" Rawdon. He did that by holding Red's head out of the water for several hours as they all struggled in the one damaged, yet marginally usable life raft. He also slapped Red's face continually; something which Red later said kept him alive. When all hope of rescue had been lost, a British Air Sea Rescue vessel finally appeared on the horizon and rescued the surviving crew members thinking they were Germans, but were delighted to find they were "Yanks." These "Yanks" included S/Sgt Dunlap. Clyde was the last surviving member of this crew. Clyde spent the bulk of his professional career, over 40 years, at Sandia National Laboratories. He was a member of New Covenant Church. Clyde lived a full and wonderful life of gentleness, kindness, honesty, and honor. He married the love of his life, Doris M. Jurgensen, in 1946 and proved himself to be a faithful, loving husband to her until she passed away in 2007. He loved and missed her daily until he died. This beautiful love story included one child, his beloved daughter, Judith. Clyde was the ultimate husband and father and loved his family above all else. Clyde was also preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Ronald Dunlap and Carl Dunlap Jr. He is survived by his daughter, Judith (Judee) Dunlap Blaich and her husband, L. Mason Blaich; his beloved grandson, W. Parker Bryant and wife, Annie Bryant; great-granddaughter, Elison Ann Bryant; best friend and brother, Roy L. Dunlap; and numerous nieces and nephews. Special thanks go out to Clyde's brother, Roy L. Dunlap, his nephew, Roy Dunlap Jr., and his niece, Carla Beitler for the loving kindness extended to Clyde during the last several years of his life. Cremation has taken place and Memorial Services were held Friday, March 30, 2012 at the Chester T. French Memorial Mausoleum Chapel, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE. Interment followed at Sunset Memorial Park. Dunlap, Frank Frank Dunlap – Walsenburg World – January 30, 1913 – Once Prominent Man Dies in Poverty – Monday of this week there died in the County Hospital in Walsenburg one Frank Dunlap whose life history is an example of the truth of the old Latin proverb, “facilis descensus Averni,” which being translated means, “the road to hell is easy.” Dunlap was arrested a short time ago on complaint of Celeste Bergamo of LaVeta for passing worthless checks. He was arrested and his preliminary hearing was set for last Saturday. At that time the county physician reported that he was too ill to attend any trial, and the matter was postponed for 10 days. On Monday it was reported that he was dead. It was evident that he had been addicted to drugs for some time, and a cold which developed into pneumonia was too much for his weakened condition and he gave up the ghost. Dunlap claimed to his attorney, George Blickhahn, that he had once been a man of some importance, and that it was he who was at the head of the home coming special that ran from Omaha to New York to meet William Jennings Bryan who was on the home stretch from the trip around the world. Mr. Blickhahn wrote to Mr. Bryan stating the facts as presented to him, but although nearly 2 weeks have elapsed, no word has been received from the “President Maker.” Since his death further efforts have been made to locate friends or relatives and from Denver comes the following report: “Police and court records in Denver show that Frank Dunlap formerly agent of the Union Pacific at Omaha was arrested here January 1909, charged with having issued fraudulent checks and was sentenced to a term in the penitentiary. Dunlap claimed to be a cousin of William Jennings Bryan.” From affluence and prominence to poverty and obscurity, why? “facilis descensus Averni.” Dunlap, Robert V. Robert V. Dunlap - Pueblo Chieftain - January 25, 2015 - Robert V. Dunlap, 98, passed away Jan. 13, 2015. Survived by wife, Roberta; daughter, Cheryl (Terry) Jones; grandson, James Jones; step-daughters, Dorothy (Kenneth) McCleary and V. Susan Graham. Preceded in death by his first wife, Betty Dunlap; parents; and brother, Jack. Robert was a member of Silver State Lodge No. 95, American Legion Post No. 2, Elks Shriners Consistory 32 KCCH and was awarded the Rainbow Girls Grand Cross of Colors. Cremation, Montgomery & Steward Crematorium. Memorial service, 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 29, 2015, in the Montgomery & Steward Chapel. Memorials may be made to the Shriner’s Transportation Fund through the funeral home. Dunlap, Roberta Pearl Roberta Pearl Dunlap - Pueblo Chieftain - May 17, 2017 - Roberta Pearl Dunlap, 93, passed away May 10, 2017. Survived by daughters, Dorothy (Ken) McCleary and Susan Graham; step-daughter, Cheryl (Terry) Jones; brother, Jim Lohmiller; four grandchildren; numerous great-grand-children and great-great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her first husband, Francis "Bud" Graham; second husband, Robert Dunlap; parents; step-parents, Edward (Cecilia) Lohmiller; and brother, Dan (Irene) Masterson. Roberta was born to Dewy L. Masterson and Violet Richmond on Dec. 2, 1923, in Pueblo. She was a psychiatric technician at the state hospital and enjoyed quilting, playing her organ and bowling. Roberta was a member of Eastern Star Chapter #144 and Daughters of the Nile. Cremation, Montgomery & Steward Crematorium. Memorial service, 2 p.m. Friday, May 19, 2017, at Villa Pueblo Penthouse, 1111 Bonforte Blvd. Interment, Imperial Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be made direct to Shriners Children's Hospital, 1275 E. Fairfax Rd., Salt Lake City, UT 84103. Dunn, Felice Felice Dunn - Chronicle News - March 2, 2016 - Felice Dunn, 77, of Raton, N.M. passed away on February 27, 2016. She was born to Desiderio and Pauline Casias on August 20, 1938 in Cimarron, N.M. Felice was preceded in death by her parents, Brother Tony Casias, Daughters Yvonne Vargas and Olivia Lopez and one grandson, Zachary Sanchez. Felice was a great Mother and Grandmother. Felice is survived by her children, Carla (Randy) Sanchez of Trinidad, Colo., Catrina (Roger) Winters of Denver, Colo., Evelyn (Delmer) Archuleta of Denver, Colo., Christine (Gil) Lopez of Denver, Colo. Sisters, Florence (Philip) Cruz of Trinidad, Colo. and Rose (George) Romero of Trinidad, Colo. Also surviving are 17 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild. Visitation will be Wednesday, March 2, 2016 from 3:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. at the Yaksich-Long Funeral Home in Raton. Recitation of the Holy rosary for Felice will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, March 3 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Cimarron, New Mexico. The Mass of the Resurrection will follow at 10:30 a.m. with Reverend Emmanuel Izuka as the celebrant. Interment will be in the Mountain View Cemetery in Cimarron, New Mexico. Dunnagan, Betty J. Betty J. Dunnagan - The Daily Sentinel - February 16, 2007 - Betty J. Dunnagan July 31, 1928 - February 13, 2007 Betty J. Dunnagan passed away February 13, 2007 at her home in Clifton. She was 78 years old. Betty was born in Walsenburg, Colorado on July 31, 1928 to John William and Clara Etta (Cotten) Grover. She spent her childhood in Grand Junction, graduating from Grand Junction High School. She married Leland "Curley" Dunnagan on July 31, 1946 in Grand Junction, he survives. Betty was a member of the Palisade Christian Church. She enjoyed drawing, writing poetry and crossword puzzles. In addition to her husband, Leland, she is survived by her son, David Dunnagan of Grand Junction, and daughters; Sandy Smith, of Delta and Barbara Clay of Whitewater; 15 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren. A memorial service will be held Monday, February 19, 2007 at 10:00 a.m. at the Palisade Christian Church with Pastor Jim Peterman officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Palisade Christian Church, 140 W. 5the Street, Palisade, CO 81526 or to Hospice, 2754 Compass Drive, Suite 377, Grand Junction, CO 81506. Dunne, Helen Louise Helen Louise Crist Dunne - Huerfano World Journal - September 7, 2017 - Helen Louise Crist Dunne was born to Perl Marie Crist nee Brunk, and Frank L. Crist in Olathe, Kansas, September 24, 1913 and she died July 29, 2017. She was reared in Cherryvale, Kansas, attended Kansas State College in Pittsburg, Kansas where she received her teaching certificate. She taught in a one room, eight grade rural school in Montgomery County, Kansas. She married Lloyd Cramer in 1934. They had two sons, Ted Cramer of Bartlesville and Richard Cramer, deceased. During World War II she worked as an engineering draftsperson at the Bureau of Mines. Later she was employed by independent oil companies as a cartographer in Fort Worth, Texas. She continued her education in the field of Geology and Paleontology at Texas Christian University. Painting had been her lifelong interest. In the ’50’s she enrolled in the Westport, Connecticut Famous Artist’s Schools by correspondence. She took numerous workshops from internationally known artists. Helen eventually morphed from professional cartographer to professional artist. She frequently was asked by strangers what she painted and she replied “large, very large!” Helen was pleased that one of her very large paintings was purchased and shipped by a resident to Brasilia, Brazil. Helen married Joseph S. Dunne of Fort Worth, Texas on December 28, 1970 in Cuchara, Colorado. They called Cuchara home until 1982 when they divided the year between Bartlesville, Oklahoma and Colorado. Helen and Joe embraced Cuchara, and built friendships wherever they went. They were part of a Jeep group; they did cross-country skiing, and entertained friends. Helen was active with her painting and loved to paint this area. Her artistic side was evident in every aspect of her life. She was an active member of St. James Community. She felt she was especially gifted as a Hospice Volunteer. She had the gift of acceptance of all people and saw each person as a child of God. Each person who met Helen was given a gift- she was wise, loving, and selfless, a joy to be in her presence. Helen is survived by son Ted Cramer and wife Marilyn, grandchildren Steve and wife Annette, Stephanie and husband, Shelby Gillette, Pat Shinn and wife Anne and Dr. Michelle Shinn; Ann Cramer Williams and granddaughters Cathy and Laura Cramer, five great grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren and an extensive “adopted family.” A memorial will be held at Farley’s Overlook on Sat., Sept. 23 at 1:00 pm and everyone who would like to celebrate Helen’s life is most welcome to attend. For those planning to attend the memorial, please bring a chair or blanket if you want to sit and wear your favorite hat. Dunning, Clara C. Clara C. Dunning - Chronicle News - January 18, 2006 - Clara C. Dunning, 95, formerly of Trinidad, Colorado, died peacefully in her sleep, January 16, 2006 in San Diego, California. She was born Clara Crotinger in Bison, Kansas, in 1910. Married to Larry W. Dunning in 1930, she joined him in a touring stage-show company and became an actress. Late in the ’30s, her husband obtained work as a civil engineer, and they spent the next 20 years traveling throughout the Midwest before coming to Trinidad in 1961. In Trinidad, Clara felt she had found her real home, as well as many wonderful friends. She became an expert on Trinidad’s history and its surrounding geography, which she thought the most beautiful anywhere. She began a career as an artist and painted many landscapes, including more than 100 of Fisher’s Peak. Among the highlights of her time in Trinidad were serving as a member of the Board of Directors of the A.R. Mitchell Memorial Museum and Gallery, acting as the Grand Marshall of the Trinidad Round-up, and telling the legends of Trinidad to visitors to Trinidad History Museums and Trinidad Lake. She moved to San Diego in 1996 to be closer to her family. She is survived by her son, Larry W. Dunning of Boca Raton, Fla.; daughters Florence Sikes and Patricia D. Campbell of San Diego; seven grandchildren; and ten great-grandchildren. Dunnington, Peggy Peggy (McLaughlin) Dunnington - Pueblo Chieftain - September 17, 2014 - Peggy (McLaughlin) Dunnington went home to be with the Lord Sept. 16, 2014. She was born in Anthony, Kan., on Aug. 23, 1922. She grew up near Clinton, Okla., where she met the love of her life, Olen, marrying in 1949. They moved to Pueblo, Colo., in 1953, where they resided thereafter. Peggy was a devoted wife and mother, and she was a loving friend to all who knew her. Peggy was an excellent cook, hosting parties into her 90s. Peggy enjoyed crafts, tending to her flowers and the camaraderie of the “Vinewood gang.” Peggy’s family was the center of her life. Peggy was a caring, giving mother and grandmother, always doing without so others were fulfilled. Peggy never forgot a birthday or holiday and made sure everyone was included. She and Olen took care of each other for 65 years. Peggy was preceded in death by her parents, three sisters and six brothers. Survived by husband, Olen; son, Darryl (Patty) Dunnington; and daughter, Sherry (Tony) Romero; grandchildren, Derek Dunnington, Sarah Romero, Jenny Dunnington (James MacIndoe) and Thomas (Amber) Romero; with two great-grandchildren due soon; two sisters, Lena (Mark) Klein and Zora “Sis” (Greg) Nieto; and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral service, 2 p.m. Friday, Sept. 19, at George McCarthy Historic Chapel. Donations may be made to charity of your choice. Dunnington-Parks, Patricia Patricia Lee Dunnington-Parks - Pueblo Chieftain - April 28, 2015 - Patricia Lee Dunnington-Parks, 77, passed away April 22, 2015. Survived by her husband, Jan Dunnington; numerous children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and other family members. Cremation, Montgomery & Steward Crematorium. Memorial service, 1 p.m. Thursday, April 30, 2015, at Horan & McConaty Funeral Home, 5303 E. County Line Road, Centennial, Colo. Private inurnment will be in the Mountain View Cemetery Chapel Mausoleum. Dunton, Gladys Marion Gladys Marion Dunton - Pueblo Chieftain - August 6, 2017 - Gladys Marion Dunton, 93, of Pueblo passed away peacefully on Aug. 4, 2017. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 67 years, Richard; and son, Ray Dunton. Gladys enjoyed life. She will always be remembered for her homemade donuts and fudge. She enjoyed fishing, camping, traveling and picnics with her family. She retired from the Colorado State Hospital (CMHIP) as a Senior Psychiatric Technician. She is survived by her children, Ron (Shirley), John and Jan (Dan); daughter-in-law, Karen Dunton; five grandchildren, Eric, April, Brian, Melissa and Ryan; and 15 great-grandchildren. A Celebration of Life visitation will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 9, in the Imperial Funeral Home Fireplace Room, followed by a committal service in the Imperial Memorial Gardens. Duntsch, Gordon Gordon Duntsch - Pueblo Chieftain - September 20, 2016 - Gordon Duntsch, 70, died in Pueblo. Services in Montana. Bozeman Daily Chronicle - September 28, 2016 - Gordon Neil Duntsch, was the first child born to Robert and Vivian Duntsch, at Fort Warren military hospital on Oct. 11, 1945, in Cheyenne, Wyoming. Robert and Vivian’s hometown at the time of birth was Riverton, Wyoming. The family relocated to Bozeman, Montana. Gordon was raised with his two brothers and sister in Bozeman, Montana, and spent almost his entire life there, with the exception of a few years in California, and his last years in Pueblo, Colorado. Gordon Duntsch served 4 years in the United States Marine Corps upon graduating high school in Bozeman, Montana. He went on to become a fireman with the Bozeman, Montana, Fire Department. When not at the Fire Department, Gordon was a master builder who took quality, and a job well done to the next level. He was known as a trusted craftsman and artisan. All of his homes were built one at a time, with patience and passion. Gordon retired after 25 years of service, a respected Captain of the Bozeman Fire Department. His passionate hobbies were fast boats, muscle cars, and grooming his lawn. Gordon Neil Duntsch died on Sept. 11, 2016, at his home in Pueblo, Colorado, at the age of 71. He is preceded in death by his beloved daughter Honey Duntsch, his younger brother Gary Duntsch, his Uncle Arthur Duntsch, Aunt Thelma Duntsch Newby, and Aunt Donna Duntsch Mandeville. Gordon is survived by his parents Robert and Vivian Duntsch, and brother Don Duntsch and his wife Susan all of Littleton, Colorado, as well as his sister Denise Duntsch LaMarche and her husband Paul LaMarche of Washburn, North Dakota. Surviving children are Michael, Jenica, Lindsay and Tyler Duntsch. Gordon has numerous relatives in the states of Montana, Wyoming, Tennessee, Missouri, and Colorado. *Memorial Services were held in the home of Gordon Duntsch’s brother Don Duntsch at 2 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 22, 2016, in Centennial, Colorado. Dupler, Gary Nelson Gary Nelson Dupler - Pueblo Chieftain - March 26, 2017 - Gary Nelson Dupler, 65, of Pueblo, Colo. Gary was born Dec. 7, 1951, in Kodiak, Alaska, and passed on March 22, 2017. Gary lived his life with love and compassion for his community, family and all animals. He raised thousands of dollars for Pueblo non-profits and would always lend a helping hand to those in need. He is survived by his wife, Rita; his three daughters, Monica, Rachel and Wendi; his brother, David; his sister, Sandy; stepfather, Jack Glantz. He was loved beyond words by his loving daughters and wife. He was preceded in death by his mother, Sue; and sisters, Wendi and Diane. He will be dearly missed and never forgotten. Please send any donations to the Southern Colorado Spay and Neuter Clinic. Services to be announced. Duran, Adelina Adelina "Lena" Duran - Chronicle News - October 6, 2008 - Adelina (Lena) Duran went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 1, 2008 in Trinidad, Colorado. She attended schools west of Trinidad. She married the love of her life Santiago (Jim) Durn. He went to be the Lord February 26, 2008. On June 12, 2008, they would have celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary. She was a homemaker all of her life. She and her husband spent many years living in the Vigil Plaza area west of Trinidad and then lived in Weston, Colorado for many years until her final resting place in Trinidad, Colorado. She is preceded in death by her husband Santiago (Jim) Duran, son Floyd Duran, daughter Mary Duran, parents Marcial and Rose Chavez, Margarita Chavez, granddaughter Brenda Ann Duran- Chavez, grandson Bill Gettler, daughter-in-law Rose Duran, brothers Norman and Arthur Chavez, brothers-in- law John Lopez, Nick Tafoya, Juan, Cleofes, Solomon and Isaac Duran, and sisters-in-law Jennie Aragon and Amadita Segura. She is survived by children Chris (Ron) Gettler, Margaret (Robert) Martinez, daughter-in-law Lorraine Duran, wife of the late Floyd Duran, Jake Duran, Fred (Debbie) Duran, all of Trinidad, and Sue (Bob) Cordova of Denver, brothers and sisters Virginia Lopez, Ben (Margaret) Chavez, Sadie (Sam) Valenti, and Josephine (Joe) Gutierrez, all of Trinidad, Oney (Rose) Chavez, Denver, and Lillian Tafoya of Florida, sisters-in-law Maclovia Lopez, Evelyn Mondragon, Pueblo, Annie Trujillo, Lucy Duran, Trinidad, Mary Duran of California, eighteen grandchildren, thirty-one great-grandchildren, four great-great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Tuesday from 4:00 PM-8:00 PM at the Comi Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral Services will be Wednesday, October 8, 2008 with Rosary at 9:00 AM at Comi Funeral Home Chapel, followed by Funeral Mass at 10:00AM at Holy Trinity Church. Interment with Rite of Committal will follow at the Trinidad Catholic Cemetery. Active pallbearers are Terry Cordova, Rick Cordova, Michael Gettler, Floyd Duran Jr., Victor Duran and Dillon Duran. Immediately following the funeral services, friends and family can gather at the La Casa. The family may be contacted at 1210 Garfield. Arrangements made under the direction of the Comi Funeral Home. Duran, Alberta Alberta Duran - Pueblo Chieftain - June 28, 2015 - Alberta Duran. “May today there be peace within. May you trust God that you are exactly where you are meant to be. May you not forget the infinite possibilities that are born of faith. May you use those gifts that you have received, and pass on the love that has been given to you. May you be content knowing you are a child of God. Let this presence settle into your bones, and allow your soul the freedom to sing, dance, praise and love. It is there for each and every one of us, have faith.” Arrangements, George McCarthy Funeral Home. Duran, Alice Alice Duran - Pueblo Chieftain - September 16, 2014 - Alice Marie Duran, 80, of Pueblo, went to be with the Lord on Sept. 13, 2014. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Sandra Marie Duran-Rivera; parents, Juan and Crisanta Torres; and siblings, Tony, Thelma, Sadie, Minnie and Alex. Alice is survived by her loving husband of 62 years, Ernest Duran Sr.; daughter, Debbie Duran; son, Ernest L. (Teresa) Duran Jr.; grandchildren, Ernie (Alba Gonzalez) Duran III, Juan Rivera, Crisanta Duran and Caroll Duran; great-grandchildren, Sean Duran, Roman Hansford, Olivia Rivera, Leon Duran and Joanna Gonzalez; siblings, John Torres, Mary Trujillo and JoAnn Trujillo; and numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. At Alice’s request, there will be no viewing. Rosary service, 6 p.m. Wednesday; funeral Mass, 10 a.m. Thursday, both at the Shrine of St. Therese. Interment, Roselawn Cemetery. Relatives and friends will be received at Romero Courtesy Hall following interment. Duran, Aurora Aurora Duran - Pueblo Chieftain - August 3, 2014 - Aurora Duran, 92, passed into eternity on July 30, 2014. She was the mother of Madeline Bosma (Dr. Boyd Bosma) of Saddle Brooke, Ariz.; Tom Duran (Phyllis); the late Frank Duran (longtime friend, Linda Allen Starkey); Isaac C. Duran (Maureen); Ida Anzuini (Gary); Geraldine Trujillo (Gary), all of Pueblo. She also is survived by 13 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren and nine great-great-grandchildren; sisters, Ida Chavez and Lucille Trujillo; brother, Jessie (Laura) Salazar; sister-in-law, Mary Vigil; special cousin, Tony Garcia; and caregiver, Monica Gonzales. Husband, Felix Duran, preceded her in death after 62 years of marriage. Aurora, the seventh of 13 children, was born June 21, 1922, on a “ranchito” outside of Wagon Mound, N.M. She always had a love for family. At a young age, she would ride horseback to visit other family members on neighboring “ranchitos.” In her teen years, her family moved to Model, Colo. She attended high school in Hoehne, Colo. She possessed strong values, a strong work ethic and a deep passion for education, which she instilled in her children. All of her surviving children possess at least a bachelor’s degree. Felix and Aurora were a loving, supporting team, working side-by-side in various business ventures, including ranching and farming on their homestead established in the 1800s. In 2000, Aurora and her family were recognized as a “Las Animas County Century Family.” She plowed, harvested and canned or froze their crops; branded their cattle; milked their cows; and made butter from the cream, working long hours. She often reflected that her days on the ranch were her happiest. In spite of all her strenuous, physical work, the Durans placed rearing their children as their first priority. They also were strong supporters of their Hispanic culture and the Spanish language radio station, KAPI, as well as union causes. Additionally, Aurora served as room mother and PTA president at Bradford Elementary, as well as an election judge. They instilled in their children a sense of civic responsibility to the country and community. Her heart and lower East Side kitchen were always open to the neighborhood children, where they enjoyed her pancakes, her spaghetti, hot homemade rolls with butter, beans, fried potatoes and chili. She will be remembered as a kind and caring mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who dedicated her life to her family. Aurora’s life will be celebrated on Monday, Aug. 4 at Parkhill Baptist Church, 4235 Parkhill Place: viewing at 10 a.m., worship service at 11 a.m., with the Rev. Doug Cox officiating; Interment at Roselawn Cemetery, 1706 Roselawn Road; and a reception at the church immediately following the burial. Duran, B. B. Duran – Walsenburg World – July 14, 1903 – Killed in Mine – B. Duran, a Mexican miner about 47 years of age was killed in the mine at Santa Clara Saturday afternoon about 5 o’clock. Duran was engaged in the work of pulling props when the roof fell on him. The first intimation that was had of the accident was when Duran’s buddy, who was also his son, came running out of the vicinity of the accident talking in a most excited manner. The track layer, Peter Duffy, finally managed to understand what the matter was and in company with other men went to the scene of the accident. The roof of about 25 feet had fallen in and it was not until some search that the body of the unfortunate man was found. The mine boss reported that the roof up to the time of the fall had been excellent. But just at this point where the pillar was being drawn a slip in the roof occurred. The testimony at the inquest elicited the fact that the man had plenty of props at hand and it was the opinion of the jury that the man was negligent in not putting up sufficient props. The drawing of pillars is considered the most dangerous work in a coal mine and the men are always ordered to put up sufficient props. The news of the accident reached town about 7:30 and the coroner, Frank Meade, being absent, W. C. Hunt, to act as coroner, accompanied by the Dist. Atty., Charles Hayden, and W. E. A. Innes and C. D. Lesher drove to Santa Clara that night to hold an inquest. The jury brought in a verdict exonerating the company. Duran, Ben Ben Duran - Pueblo Chieftain - December 10, 2017 - Ben Duran, 92, of Pueblo, went to be with the Lord on Dec. 5, 2017. Ben was preceded in death by his parents, Carlos and Delfina Duran; siblings, Irma Arnold, Lillian Arnautoff and Charles Duran Jr.; and great-grandson, Isaac. He is survived by his spouse of 66 years, Elizabeth "Betty" M. Duran; children, Jody (Donald) LeBrasse, Linda (Russ) Aumiller and Timothy Duran; grandchildren, Wesley Au-miller, Aaron (Jodi) Aumiller, Amber (Jason) Hemmestad, Zach (Kai) Duran, Sarah (Jessee) Purcell, Kallie Allen and Kyle LeBrasse; great-grandchildren, Morgan, Ethan, Isaiah, Elliott, Harper, Westin, Remy, Koa, Kash, Jersey, Morgan and Garron; numerous extended family and friends. Special thanks to Brookdale Assisted Living and the Sangre de Cristo Hospice. Ben was a retail buyer at Crews-Beggs for 20 years, and a salesman at Martin Music for 16 years. Ben enjoyed golfing, especially the 19th hole. He truly loved spending time with his family and friends. At Ben's request, cremation has taken place, with memorial to take place at a later date. Duran, Christina E. Christina E. Duran - Chronicle News - November 5, 2014 - Christina E. Duran, age 78, passed away at home with her family by her side on October 29, 2014. Mrs. Duran was born on January 12, 1936 in Trinidad, Colorado to Agnes Murillo and Luciano Tafoya but she was raised by her mother and grandfather, Rafael Ojeda. Although she attended school locally, her education was cut short in the 10th grade when she quit to go to work to help out with the family expenses. She lived most of her life in Trinidad, Colorado, mainly to be close to her mother and grandfather and took care of them until their passing. She was a loving, supportive and faithful wife to Charles A. Duran for 56 years unto death. She enjoyed music, crafts, our dreams, reading, gardening and her pets. She loved her family very much but was kind and generous to everyone she met. She will be greatly missed by many people. Christina was preceded in death by her mother, Agnes spell Murillo; grandfather, Rafael Ojeda; and sister Agnes Ortiz. Christine is survived by her husband, Charles A. Duran; her three children: Rueben Duran, Patricia (Frank) Gonzales and Jacqueline (Mark) Lynn; five grandchildren: Charlie Duran, Frankie (Kristie) Gonzales, Rachel Gonzales, Christina Lynn, Kristal Lynn and eight great-grandchildren. She is also survived by one brother and sister-in-law, Gilbert and Shirley Rios, Denver, Colorado; four sisters, Dolores Trujillo, Denver, Colorado; Josephine Munoz, Trinidad, Colorado; Linda Acosta, Pueblo, Colorado, and Olga Ollis, Denver, Colorado and numerous nieces, and nephews. A rosary service will be held Thursday, November 6, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. at Holy Trinity Church. Funeral mass will be celebrated on Friday, November 7, 2014 at 1:00 p.m., at Holy Trinity Catholic Church. The family respectfully requests that they be allowed privacy for her inurnment at the Trinidad Catholic Cemetery. Details of a gathering will be announced at the funeral services. Arrangements made under the direction of the Comi Funeral Home. Duran, Colten Lance Colten Lance Duran - Chronicle News - April 10, 2013 - Colten Lance Duran, age 22, passed away in Odessa, Texas on April 4, 2013 as a result of an accident. He was born in Raton, New Mexico on March 19, 1911 to Loretta E. Silva and Jake J. Duran. He attended Trinidad school and attended TSJC for 2 years. He presently was employed as a truck driver for Felix Chavez and Son. Colten enjoyed collecting knives and firearms. He enjoyed riding dirt bikes, 4 wheelers and his crotch rocket. He liked to travel. He also collected hats, shoes and clothes. Colten loved hanging with his many friends. Preceding him in death are grandparents Dolores and John Silva, Lena and Jim Duran, sister Brenda (Duran) Chavez, uncles Danny Silva, Floyd Duran, and Bob Cordova. Survivors are mother Loretta E. Duran, father Jake J. Duran, brothers Dillon (Desi) Duran, Greg Duran, sister Gwen (Chris) Mestas, nieces Brenda Mestas, Karlie Duran., Myra Mestas, nephews Jacob, Josh, Gabriel and Anthony Duran, aunts and uncles , Vic (Frank) Colangelo, Louise Silva, Everly (Ruth) Silva, Lorraine Duran, Christine (Ronnie) Gettler, Margaret (Robert) Martinez, Fred (Debbie) Duran, Sue Cordova, Nino and Nina, Richard (Sigrid) Tafoya, special cousins, Patrick (Chritine) Argulelo Jr., Michael (Mckenzie) Arguello, Jonathan and Mariah Colangelo, Denise (Patrick) Arguello, Erica (John) Madrid, Floyd Duran Jr., Tammie (James) Swauzo and girls, Michael (Atalie) Gettler, John (Angie) Silva, best friends Donte Lopez and Chris Swift, numerous other relatives and friends. Visitation will be Thursday, from 3 p.m.-8 p.m. at the Comi Chapel. Funeral Services will be Friday, April 12, 2013 at 1 p.m. at Holy Trinity Church. Interment will follow at the Trinidad Catholic Cemetery. Honorary pallbearers are Colten's many friends including Floyd E. Duran, Michael Gettler, David Morales, Vincent Garcia and Gabriel Moltrer. Active pallbearers are Donte Lopez, Chris Swift, John Torres, Patrick Arguello Jr., Michael Arguello Steve Blackburn and Jonny Colangelo. Arrangements made under the direction of the Comi Funeral Home. Duran, Cordelia E. Cordelia E. Duran - Chronicle News - January 23, 2013 - Cordelia E. Duran, age San Rafael Hospital on January 18, 2012. She was born in Hoehne, Colorado on August 9, 1923 to Josephine (Herrera) and Sotelo Martinez. Cordelia was an excellent seamstress and liked to crochet. She enjoyed music, working daily crossword puzzles, making jigsaw puzzles and tending to her garden and her beautiful roses. She loved to cook and bake and enjoyed having company with whom she enjoyed visiting and cooking for them. Cordelia liked watching old Western movies especially John Wayne movies. She also liked watching Bonanza and Gunsmoke. Preceding her in death are husband, Albert Duran, daughter Judy Congenie and grandson Vincent Congenie. Survivors are children Rosemary(Robert) Trujillo, Madrid, Co., Gilbert (Mary) Duran, Des Plaines, Illinois, Gloria (Paul) Olderr, Elburn Illinois, grandchildren Gina (William) Waterford, Leon (Tina) Congenie, Leo (Kari) Congenie III, George Congenie, Gilbert (Nora) Duran II, Christy Duran, Matthew Olderr, Adam Olderr, 7 great-grandchildren, 4 great-great-grandchildren, three sisters, Vera Montoya, Trinidad, Helen (Walter) Cebula, Dottie Thomas, numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Scriptural Services will be held Thursday, January 24, 2013 at 10am at Comi Funeral Home Chapel. Private inurnment at a later date. Arrangements made under the direction of the Comi Funeral Home. Duran, David Allen Jr. David Allen Duran Jr. - Chronicle News - February 18, 2016 - David Allen Duran Jr., age 27,of Trinidad, left to meet his Lord on February 12, 2016. He was born in Trinidad, Colo. on July 25, 1988 the son of David Allen Duran Sr. and Lorraine R. Lopez. David had the pleasure of seeing many places, and meeting a lot of great people, who he liked to sit and talk to hear their stories, learn new things and share ideas with. David was a bright, caring young man, who always had a smile and showed great respect to every person he met. He never hesitated to lend a helping hand to anyone in need and asked nothing in return. David put his young mind to work and received his G.E.D. He was one of the first men on his mother's side to get a diploma in his blue cap and gown walking the line with a great big smile. David walked his own path and made it an adventure every turn he took. Fast or slow, he noticed everything and everyone around him. He was loud, goofy and spontaneous, ready for a new and exciting thrill seeking adventure. David Allen Duran was a very caring and loving person with a big heart and bright smile. He loved his family and friends. Through all the ups and downs, no matter what, he was always here for you. Preceding him in death are cousins Michael Duran and Conrad Eloy Duran II. Left to cherish his memory are parents David A. Duran Sr. Trinidad, Lorraine Lopez, Denver, siblings Ernestine Lopez, Donte Lopez, Renee, Charmaine, and Cindy Tarango-Lopez, grandparents Lee Duran, Linda (Bernard) Montoya, John Lopez, numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and many dear friends. Visitation will be Friday, February 19, 2016 at the Comi Funeral Home Chapel from 1 p.m. - 7 p.m. at the Comi Chapel. At David's request, cremation with private family services at a later date. Arrangements made under the direction of the Comi Funeral Home. Duran, David J. Sr. David J. Duran Sr. - Pueblo Chieftain - April 26, 2015 - David J. Duran Sr., 69, known to many as Coach Duran, passed away April 17, 2015. Service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, April 27, 2015, Seventh-day Adventist Church, 3910 O’Neil Ave., Pueblo, CO 81005. Duran, Dennis Dennis A. Duran - Pueblo Chieftain - March 3, 2015 - Dennis A. Duran, 68, went home to be with the Lord on March 1, 2015. He was preceded in death by his parents. Dennis is survived by his wife, Carolyn; children, Dennis (Jaqueline), Seth “Will,” Melissa Duran, Matthew Hildebrandt; grandchildren, Cecilee, Seth Jr., Mikaylah, Gabriel, Damian, Jessica, Madison; great-grandson, Lucas; siblings, Dorothy Butcher, Lenore (Tim) Trujillo, Evangeline (Leroy) Guitterez, Bill (Pam) Duran. Dennis was the owner and operator of D.D. Machine Shop. He enjoyed the Broncos, fishing, hunting, motorcycles and working on cars. He loved witnessing to people about God, always helping others out and enjoyed keeping everyone off balance to the end. Dennis enjoyed people. He made many good friends in both his business and in his personal life. He will be missed by many. We welcome all who knew him in joining us to celebrate his life. Funeral service, 2 p.m. Thursday, March 5, 2015, at the Rocky Mountain Baptist Church, Prairie and O’Neal avenues, with interment to follow at Imperial Cemetery. Duran, Doroteo Doroteo Duran - Chronicle News - December 14, 2007 - Doroteo Duran, age 79, passed away on December 11, 2007 in Colorado Springs. He was born on August 2,1928 in Hoehne, Colorado to Doroteo and Delia (Martinez) Duran. Doroteo served in the US Army in 1952 as a Corporal. He served in the Korean War, was wounded, and was a recipient of a Purple Heart award. He was united in marriage to Lilly Nunez on September 8, 1956. Lilly and Doroteo were blessed with four children and celebrated 49 years of marriage. He was preceded in death by his wife Lilly, parents, and brother Max. He is survived by his four children, Carolyn (Jeff) Jewell, Colorado Springs, Fred (Luanna) Duran, Trinidad, Henrietta (Dave) Beaudoin, Las Vegas, NV, and Doris (Gary) Corbin, Colorado Springs; Sisters, Sadie (Felix) DePaula, Espanola, NM, Valentina (Carlos) Gutierrez, Springer, NM, and Rose Duran, Denver; eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; four brothers-in-law Felix Nunez, Henry Nunez, Julian Nunez, and Rudy Nunez all from Albuquerque, NM; Numerous nieces and nephews. Active pall bears are Fred (son), Kevin Jewell, Zachary Duran, Brett Corbin, Dallas Duran, Joseph Lyon (grandsons). Honorary pall bears are Lindsay Lyon, Kaitlynn Corbin, Julia Duran, Maveric Duran, Logan Jewell, Sydney Lyon and Bodin Lyon. Visitation will be Monday from 3:00PM - 6:00PM at the Comi Funeral Home Chapel. Rosary will be recited Monday, December 17, 2007 at 7:00PM at the Comi Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral Mass will be celebrated Tuesday, December 18, 2007 at 10:00AM at Holy Trinity Church. Intombment will follow at the Lady of Sorrows Mausoleum at the Trinidad Catholic Cemetery. Arrangements made under the direction of the Comi Funeral Home. Duran, Dorothy Lorraine Dorothy L. Duran - Pueblo Chieftain – September 3, 2014 - Dorothy L. Duran, 66, lovingly known as Dot, peacefully passed away on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2014, at home in Pueblo, Colo. Survived by her husband of 31 years, Eddie Duran; her mother, Delores Lucero; her son, Ron (Jackie) Martinez; and daughter, Lori (Andy) Santos; grandchildren, Lydia Santos, Roman, Alexander and Ayden Martinez; sister, Judy (Joe) Beltran; and brother, Fred (Cindy) Garcia; along with numerous nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her father, Julian Garcia; and brother, Larry Garcia. Funeral service will be held for friends and family, graveside, at 2 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 4, at Imperial Funeral Home. At the request of the family, the viewing will be private. Duran, Edwardo Edwardo Duran - Pueblo Chieftain - August 30, 2016 - Edwardo Duran, 74, passed away Aug. 28, 2016. Born June 17, 1942. Survived by his wife, Claudina Romero; step-children, Matthew, Johnny, Foster and Steve (Daphane) Miller, Orion and Dentous Miller; brother, Jose Duran; sister, Mary Montoya; and many other members of the family. A viewing will be held at 9 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 1, 2016, at Roselawn Funeral Home, followed by graveside service at 10 a.m. at Roselawn Cemetery. Duran, Elegio Elegio “Bo Bo” Duran - The Chronicle News - January 24, 2017 - Elegio “Bo Bo” Duran, 11/08/1924-01/18/2017 Elegio Duran of Denver, and husband of Esther Duran, passed away January 18, 2017. Visitation and Rosary at Olinger Moore Howard Chapel, 4345 W 46th Ave, Denver, CO 80212 on Wednesday, January 25, 2017 at 3 p.m. with Rosary at 6 p.m. Funeral mass at St. Cajetan Church on Thursday, January 26, 2017 at 10 a.m. with burial to follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Services under the direction of Olinger Moore Howard Chapel, 303433-6425. Duran, Elena Elena Duran - Chronicle News - March 9, 2005 - Elena Duran was called by her Lord to eternal life on March 4, 2005. She was born in Delagua, Co. on January 14, 1951 to Delfino and Isabel Vigil, the thirteenth of fifteen children. She loved music and singing. She played drums in several bands. Her love of God was shown by her love of her grandchildren, her family and animals. She will be greatly missed by everyone who knew her. Preceding her in death are her father; sister; and two children. Survivors are her mother Isabel Vigil; the father of her children, Jimmy Duran Sr.; sons Jamie (Missy) Duran; Patrick Duran and Shawna Talk, Mark Duran and Theresa, Jimmy Duran Jr.; grandchildren, Jeremy Vigil, Aleesha, Marissa, and Isabel Duran; seven brothers Jose Eloy (Susan), Pat (Juanita), John, Delfino Jr. (Flora), Elias, Louis (Bev), Robert (Peg); six sisters Catherine (Don) Reyes, Mary Jane, Rose, Magdalene (Gary) Bell, Gloria (Joe) Sambrano, Isabel (Ken) Terry; numerous nieces, nephews and many friends. Visitation will be Thursday, from 4:00pm - 6:00pm at the Comi Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral Services will be Friday, March 11, 2005 with Recitation of the Most Holy Rosary at 9:30AM at St. Anthony's Catholic Church, Aguilar, followed by Funeral Mass at 10:00AM with Fr. Phil Coury as celebrant. Interment will follow at the Trujillo Creek Cemetery. Honorary pallbearers are her nieces and nephews including Rhonda Sambrano, Valerie Sambrano, A.J. Sanchez, Albert Clark, Missy Duran, Della Tafoya and Cindy Vigil. Active pallbearers are Jamie Duran, Patricio Duran, Mark Duran, Jimmy Duran Jr., Jeremy Vigil and Joseph Sambrano Jr. Immediately following the services, friends are invited to gather with the family at St. Anthony's Parish Hall. Arrangements made under the direction of the Comi Funeral Home. Duran, Emily Emily Duran - Chronicle News - October 15, 2009 - Emily Duran, age 92, passed away October 11, 2009 at Parkview Hospital in Pueblo, Colo. She was born in Questa, N.M. on September 28, 1917 to Florencia (Martinez) and Sedleon Silva. Emily was a cook for many years working at the Sweet Shoppe, Sands Restaurant, and Martha Lees until her retirement. On May 16, 1981 Emily was united in marriage to Emmett Duran in Albuquerque, N.M. She was a perfectionist and was meticulous in all she did. She was an excellent gardener and cook. Preceding her in death are parents, Florencia and Sedleon Silva and husband, Emmett Duran. Survivors are son, Joe Larry Silva of home address; step children, Max Duran, Dolores (Herman) Sanchez and Virginia (Tom) Valdez; numerous other relatives and friends. Visitation will be from 3 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, October 20, 2009 at the Comi Funeral Home Chapel. Recitation of the Rosary will be at 9:15 a.m. Wednesday, October 21, 2009 at the Comi Funeral Home Chapel followed by the funeral mass at 10 a.m. at Holy Trinity Church. Interment will follow at the Trinidad Catholic Cemetery. Arrangements made under the direction of the Comi Funeral Home. Duran, Esther D. Esther D. Duran - Chronicle News - June 10, 2014 - Esther D. Duran, affectionately known by her husband as Daze, passed away at Parkview Medical Center on June 5, 2014 after a lengthy illness. She was 71. She was born in Tularosa, New Mexico on March 25, 1943 to Theresa (Aguilar) and Luz Diaz. On October 22, 1966 Esther was united in marriage to Joseph L. Duran in Trinidad, Colorado. Esther had many talents. She liked to sew and was known for her handmade prom dresses and Halloween costumes. She liked to cook, make her own jerky, garden, tie flies, make bracelets and crochet. She also liked fishing. Esther enjoyed preparing for all holidays, making them very special. She made life sized decorations for her yard, for which she won first prize many times, in various contests. She was a caring and loving person making family her first priority. She also loved caring for her dogs, Little Bit and Katie. Esther will truly be missed by all who were fortunate enough to know her. She is preceded in death by parents, Theresa and Luz Diaz and brother, Henry Diaz. Left to cherish her memory is husband Joseph of the home address, son Raymond (Deanna) Duran, Westminster, Colorado, daughter Terry Duran, Trinidad, Colorado, grandchildren, Michael, Takisha, Kyle, Bianca, godchildren, Chad Dolce and Takisha Duran, three sisters, four brothers, several sisters and brothers-in-law, nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be Friday, June 13, 2014 with Rosary at Noon at the Comi Chapel, followed by the Funeral Mass at 1:00 p.m. at Holy Trinity Church. Private inurnment at a later date. Arrangements made under the direction of the Comi Funeral Home. Duran, Eutimia Eutimia “Tina” Duran - Chronicle News - January 15, 2008 - Eutimia “Tina” Duran passed away on January 10, 2008 at age of 81. We will all remember her beautiful smile and stubborn determination to remain independent battling Alzheimer’s to the end. Preceded in death by her parents Evangeline and Frank Montano, our father John Duran she is survived by her sister Lucille Gallegos in Trinidad, Colorado and her four children Ernest and James Duran, Christella Duran and Catherine Husk, daughters-in-law Maru and Renie, grandchildren David Stovall, Dianna Chavez, Eric Duran, Christopher Stovall, Megan Duran, Jimmy Duran, Nicolas Duran, Lynda Carver, and Monica Duran. Their spouses Fernando Chavez, and Fina Duran, her great-grandchildren Ryan, Austin, Lauren, Kalea, Marissa, Matthew and Aiden. She loved them all. A memorial Mass will be held Wednesday January 16, 2008 at 10:00 A.M at Holy Cross Catholic Church 1244 S. Power Rd. in Mesa, AZ. In lieu of flowers donations may be sent to Alzheimer’s Association 1028 E. McDowell Rd, Phoenix AZ 85006. Chronicle News - May 27, 2008 - Eutimia “Tina” Duran passed away on January 10, 2008 at age of 81. (Duplicate text deleted) A Memorial Mass will be held Wednesday, May 28, 2008 at 10:00 A.M at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Trinidad, Co. Inurnment will follow at the Trinidad Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be sent to Alzheimer’s Association 1028 E. McDowell Rd, Phoenix AZ 85006 Local arrangements made under the direction of the Comi Funeral Home. Duran, Floyd E. Sr. Floyd E. Duran Sr. - Chronicle News - February 20, 2007 - Floyd E. Duran Sr., age 59, passed away as a result of an automobile accident on February 15,2007 in Clayton, NM. He was born in Trinidad, Colorado on July 15, 1947 to Lena (Chavez) and Santiago Duran. Floyd attended and graduated from Primero High School in 1964. He attended TSJC receiving a degree in welding. He was employed by the United Parcel Service for 21 years. Floyd was an avid outdoorsman. He loved hunting, fishing and camping. He took great pride in caring for his cattle and horses on his land. Floyd was a devoted husband, loving father, son, brother, and a doting and caring grandfather who loved spending time with his granddaughters. Preceding him in death are fathers-in- law, Louis Gonzales, and Joe Castillo, nephew Louis Gonzales III and uncle Isaac Duran. Survivors are wife of 37 years Lorraine, home address, daughter Tammie (James) Suazo, Pueblo, son Floyd E. Duran Jr., home address, granddaughters Alyssa, Jamie and Rebecca Suazo, parents Lena (Santiago) Duran, Trinidad, sisters and brothers. Sue (Bob) Cordova, Denver, Fred (Debbie) Duran, Trinidad, Jake (Loretta)Duran, Trinidad, Margaret (Robert) Martinez, Trinidad, Chris (Ron) Gettler, Trinidad, mother-in-law, Virginia Gonzales, Cokedale, brothers and sisters-in-law, Louis (Mary) Gonzales, Denver, Gene (Louise) Castillo, Trinidad, Leonard (Sally) Castillo, Trinidad, Joe (Joann) Castillo, Trinidad, Dorothy Vigil, Cokedale, Liz (Jerry) Turner, Denver, Sherry (Dan) Aranda, Denver, Debbie Josue, Denver, Beverly (John) Navarette, Trinidad, numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins including special cousins Sam (Anna) Martinez, Denver, and a host of many dear friends. Visitation will be Monday from 3:00 PM-6:00 PM at Comi Funeral Home Chapel. Rosary will be recited Monday February 19,1007 at 7:00 PM at Holy Trinity Church. Funeral Mass will be Tuesday, February 20, 2007 at 10:00AM at Holy Trinity Church. Interment with Rite of Committal will follow at the Trinidad Catholic Cemetery. Honorary pallbearers are Buford Garcia, Sam Martinez, Daryl LePlatte, Carlos Gonzales, Gerald Duran, Gilbert Baca, Ernie Trujillo, and all his UPS family. Active Pallbearers are: Clint Chavez, Robert Turner, Terry Cordova, Brian Duran, Wayne Baca, Gregory Duran, Mike Gettler. Immediately following both the rosary and funeral services, friends are invited to gather with the family at the El Rancho. Family may be contacted at the home address 17 A Maple, Cokedale. Arrangements made under the direction of the Comi Funeral Home. Duran, Frances Frances (Villa) Duran - Horber Funeral Chapel - July 23, 2015 - Mass of Christian burial for Frances Duran will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 28, 2015 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Las Animas, Colorado with Father Raymond Grimes officiating. Interment will take place in the Bent/Las Animas Cemetery. A rosary/scripture service will be held at 9:30 a.m. also at the church. Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. on Monday, July 27, 2015 at Horber Funeral Chapel in Las Animas. Frances Duran was born on January 14, 1921 in Las Animas, Colorado to Agapito and Librada (Perez) Villa. She passed away with her family by her side on July 22, 2015 in Las Animas, Colorado at the age of 94. Frances married the late Domingo Duran and to this union were born nine children who joined Frances’ six step children. Frances was a homemaker all of her life and took great pride in it. She loved to sew and cook. She taught her children and grandchildren how to cook and make tortillas. Frances is survived by her children, Virginia Carberry, Ruthann (Gary) Lewis, Herrietta (Bill) Medina, Charlie (Deloris) Duran, Theresa Swisher, Trinidad (Oliver) De La Garza, Domingo (Patty) Duran, and Cecilia (David) Jaramillo; 21 grandchildren; 56 great grandchildren; and 18 great-great-grandchildren; many other relatives and a host of friends. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Domingo Duran; sons, John Perez and Dennis Duran; sister, Rosa Delatorre; brother, Paul Villa; granddaughter, Michelle Shoemaker; great grandson, Josiah Martinez; and step children, Josie Gonzales, Lupe Palacio, Joe Duran, Janie Martinez, Mary Garcia, Victoria Rodriquez; and sons in law, Dale Carberry and Larry Swisher. Memorial contributions may be made to the Arkansas Valley Hospice in care of Horber Funeral Chapel, P.O. Box 431, Las Animas, Colorado 81054. Duran, Frances L. Frances L. Duran - Pueblo Chieftain - April 16, 2017 - Frances L. Duran, 73, joined our Lord on April 9, 2017. Frances was born on May 27, 1943, in Springer, N.M. Preceded in death by her husband, Charles Duran; parents, Frank and Margaret Gauna; sisters, Stella Gauna and Gloria Hjelm; and brother, Bob Gauna. Frances is survived by her daughter, Debbye Duran (Derrick) Camus; grandchildren, Carlos (Tracy) Duran, Adrian Duran and DJ Camus; great-grandchildren, Armando Duran and Alana Duran; sisters, Alyce Tapia, Patricia Trujillo, and Pauline Gauna; brother, Paul (Charlene) Gauna; sister-in-law, Betty Gauna; numerous nieces, nephews and extended family; loving companion, George Trujillo; his children, George (Joyce) Trujillo, Greg (Anna) Trujillo, Cat (Eddie) Apodaca and LuAnne Trujillo-Aranda; grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and pets, Chino, Rosco, Buddy and Cobra. Frances enjoyed and loved spending time with her family and her many beloved friends. She was a talented musician and singer. She was a proud member of the Mariachi de Pueblo, El Trio Oro, American Legion, Southern Colorado Social Club and Eagles Club. Frances loved life and she knew no strangers. She was the light in every room she entered and will be dearly missed by everyone who knew and loved her. Viewing, 3 to 6 p.m., followed by a rosary on Monday, at Montgomery & Steward Chapel. Funeral Mass, 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 18, at St. Joseph's Church, 1145 S. Aspen Road. Interment, Roselawn Cemetery. Family will receive friends at St. Joseph's Hall following the interment. Duran, Francisco S. Francisco (Frisco) S. Duran - Chronicle News - July 7, 2004 - Francisco (Frisco) S. Duran, age 34, passed away July 3, 2004. He was born in Denver, Colorado on January 16, 1970. Frisco was a lifetime resident of Trinidad, CO before recently moving to West Virginia with his family, where he was employed in the natural gas field. He was preceded in death by his father Thomas Duran. He is survived by his wife of nine years, Brenda (DeBono) Duran; son Francisco Sebastian Duran Jr.; daughter Bronwyn Paige Duran; mother and stepfather Rudy and Berta (Romero) Barron (Trinidad, CO); brothers Kenneth L. Duran (Richland, VA), T.J. (Sheila) Duran (Trinidad, CO); stepbrother Dennis (Amy) Barron (Manchester, NH); brother-in-law Ian (Jerene) DeBono; sisters-in-law Sandy Volturo, Christine (Andy) Ortiz, Jeanette Garlutzo (Trinidad, CO). He is also survived by numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Honorary pallbearers are all his lifelong friends. Active pallbearers are Marty Ortiz, Jeff Trujillo, John Miller, Jeremy Garcia, Larry Morris and Bruce Neatherlin. Visitation will be Sunday from 4:00 PM–8:00 PM at Comi Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral services will be held Monday, July 12, 2004 at 10:00 AM at Trinity Episcopal Church with The Rev. Janet Rawlings officiating. Interment will follow at the Masonic Cemetery. The family may be contacted at 500 S. Animas or 523 W. Topeka, Trinidad. Arrangements made under the direction of the Comi Funeral Home. Duran, George George Duran - Chronicle News - June 1, 2004 - George Duran, age 74, passed away May 27, 2004 at Parkview Hospital in Pueblo, Colorado. He was born in Weston, Colorado on January 9, 1930 to Grace (Gallegos) and John B. Duran. He attended Primero schools graduating in 1948. He then attended TSJC. On June 28, 1952, George was united in marriage to Madeline Velasquez at Holy Trinity Catholic Church. He served in the United States Navy during the Korean Conflict. George was an avid outdoorsman, and enjoyed hunting, fishing and camping. He loved spending time with his family. George was a member of FOE #179 and the VFW. Preceding him in death are parents Grace and John B. Duran; mother- and father-in-law Andrea (Joe) Velasquez; and sisters Mary Ann Duran and Helen Craig. Survivors are wife Madeline, home address; children George M. (Kathy) Duran, Aurora, Co., Patricia (Frank) Presfield, St. Cloud, Minn., William (Carolyn) Duran, Denver, Co., Larry (Nathalie) Duran, Parker, Co., Patrix (Dora) Duran, Littleton, Co.; 11 grandchildren, Larice (Jack) Wojewsky, Jessica, Virgil, Christine, Manuel, Daniel, Sylvia, Gracey, July, Juleon Duran and Johnathan Trujillo; great-grandson Anthony Trujillo; sisters- and brothers-in law, Vera (AJ) Serna, Segundo, Dina (Ed) Trujillo, Henderson, NV; numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives. Memorial Mass will be celebrated Thursday, June 3, 2004 at 10:00 a.m. at Holy Trinity Church. Inurnment will be Friday, June 4, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. at Ft. Logan National Cemetery, with graveside services conducted by Ft. Carson Honor Guard. The family respectfully requests the omission of flowers and donations be made to the Trinidad Fraternal Order of Eagles Scholarship fund, c/o Madeline Duran, PO Box 376, Trinidad, Colorado 81082. Arrangements made under the direction of the Comi Funeral Home. Duran, Gregory Gregory Duran - Pueblo Chieftain - July 1, 2014 - Gregory “P-Nut” Duran went to be with the Lord June 25, 2014. Beloved husband, father, son, grandfather, brother and uncle. He worked for the Colorado State Hospital for 25 years as an LPN and he enjoyed his Colorado sport teams and his dog, “Lucky.” Gregory is survived by his loving wife of 35 years, Alice Duran; his children, Greg Duran, Carla Duran, Manuel LeDoux, Star (Mark) Duran and Reina (Brian) Duran; and numerous other relatives and friends. A private family service has taken place. Duran, Henry Gilbert Henry Gilbert Duran - Chronicle News - December 23, 2003 - Henry Gilbert Duran, of Weston, Colo., passed away at Mt. San Rafael Hospital on December 21, 2003. He was born in Weston, Colorado on March 3, 1928, to Theresa (Aragon) and Henry Jose Duran. He was employed as a coal miner having worked in area mines including Fredrick and Valdez Mine. For 16 years he was employed as a rancher for Mecom Ranch and then was employed by the CF&I Land and Water Department until his retirement. Gilbert loved the outdoors and enjoyed hunting. He also liked to dance and watch sports. He and his wife Theresa used to follow the Primero basketball teams whenever they competed. His greatest love was working with his father and family on their own property. Gilbert had a heart of gold and loved his grandchildren in their own special way. He had a way of making each one of them feel very important and special. Preceding him in death is father Henry Jose Duran. Survivors are wife, Theresa C. Duran of home address; daughter Cynthia (John) Vigil, Westminster, Co.; sons Harvey (Patty) Duran, Vallejo, CA, Melvin Duran, Denver; grandchildren Evette, Brandon, Derek, Bradley, and Jenna; great-grandchildren Brittany, Michael, Xavier, and Raenah; mother Theresa A. Duran, Weston; sisters Susie Archuleta, Weston, Elvera (Eddie) Griego, Weston, Gloria Starkey, Weston, Frieda (David) Brodie, Thornton, Mary Lou (Marty) Garcia, Weston, Martha Duran, Denver; numerous nieces, nephews, and many dear friends. Visitation will be Tuesday, from 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. at the Comi Funeral Home Chapel. Vigil Rites will be Tuesday, at 7:00 p.m. at Holy Trinity Church. Funeral will be Wednesday, December 24, 2003 at 9:00 a.m. at Holy Trinity Church. Cremation is to follow with private inurnment at a later date. Honorary pallbearers are Gregg Duran, Edward Roybal, and Ernie Davalos. Active pallbearers are Harvey Duran, Melvin Duran, Tim Beal, Derek Duran, Bradley Duran, and Brandon Vigil. The family may be contacted at the home address. Arrangements made under the direction of the Comi Funeral Home. Duran, Isabella Isabella Duran – Walsenburg World – August 10, 1906 – The Last Shot Was the Best – José Duran, a Mexican living at Rouse, while in a jealous rage, shot his young wife and then sent a bullet through his own heart. The tragedy was enacted early Tuesday morning and was evidently premeditated, as on the day previous Duran had spent his last cent in securing the weapon used. Mrs. Duran was lying on the bed asleep, when her husband stole up and shot her, one bullet entering the neck and the other her breast. Either wound would have been fatal. The couple were married at Aguilar about three years ago and have lived at Rouse ever since. Duran was known to be extremely jealous of his young wife and the two had frequent quarrels over the attention the husband claimed other men paid his wife. Walsenburg World – August 17, 1906 – Insane jealousy over his young and pretty wife was a cause of the murder and suicide near Rouse, a coal mine camp 30 miles north of Trinidad, on the 7th inst., when Juan Duran, a Mexican, fired two bullets into the body of his wife, Isabella Duran, killing her instantly, and then ended his own life with a bullet through the heart. Walsenburg World – August 24, 1906 – A reflex of the tragedy that occurred at Rouse August 7th, when José Duran shot and killed his wife and then took his own life, was the trial of Hignio Casados in the Justice of the Peace Court, Wednesday for an alleged assault on the person of the deceased José Duran. The defense exercised their statutory right and asked for a trial by jury. It was alleged in the testimony that Casados while in the course of improper relations with Duran’s wife was surprised by the husband whom he immediately proceeded to beat over the head with some heavy instrument sewed up in leather. The jury was of the opinion that Casados was guilty of the assault and fixed his punishment at 30 days in the county jail. Counsel for the defense took an appeal to the County Court. Duran, Jennie F. Jennie F. Duran - Chronicle News - February 16, 2017 - Jennie F. Duran, 95, of Trinidad, passed away in her home on Sunday, February 5, 2017. Jennie was born in Primero, Colorado to Trinidad and Pedro Jimenez. She lived in Aguilar for many years and moved to Trinidad soon after the death of her husband. In earlier years, she was often seen walking the foothills around Aguilar and later walking to town in Trinidad. She was quick to help others in need and remained strongly independent. She was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene Duran; her daughter, Ruby Joy Duran-Maez; her son Joseph R. Duran and grandson Keith D. Cozzette. She is survived by children, Tom (Janet), David (Karen), Bernadine, Rose (Richard) Cozzette, Larry (Roma), Phillip and Dorothy; eight grandchildren, seven great grandchildren and her beloved niece, Marcia (Bob) Robinson. Also her sister, Ramona Hall; in-laws, Rosella and Evelyn Jimenez, Alfred and Richard Duran, and Violet Alvarado. Memorial Services will be held on Thursday, February 23rd at 1 p.m. at Comi Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers please send donations to the Susan G Komen Breast Cancer organization. Arrangements made under the direction of the Comi Funeral Home. Duran, Joe I. Joe I. Duran - Huerfano World - October 12, 2015 - Joe, 75, passed away October 10, 2015. He was born on December 12, 1939 in Redwing, Colorado to Alfonso and Cordelia Duran. Joe is survived by his loving wife, Martha Duran; children, Jennifer (Jim) Mitchell, and Derek Duran; grandchildren, Cameron Mitchell, Keifer Mitchell, Rain Duran, and Summer Duran; and brothers, Donald Duran and Pete Montoya. Visitation will be held Friday, October 16, 2015 at 2 pm followed by funeral service at 3 pm, both at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 9998 Grant Street, Thornton, CO. Duran, Joe Raymond Joe Raymond (J.R.) Duran - Chronicle News - October 6, 2005 - Joe Raymond (J.R.) Duran was called home by Our Lord and Savior, Saturday, Oct. 1, 2005 in Littleton, Colo. He was born March 16, 1930 in El Ojito, Colo. (near Hoehne) to Jose Emmitt Duran and Antonia Mestas. He attended Hoehne High School and Trinidad State Junior College. He married Maria Lidia Medina on Nov. 3, 1951 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. Together, they made a home and established Duran Oil Company and J.R.’s Fuel Stops. He was the co-founder of J.R.’s Country Stores. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War from 1949 – 1952, 24th Infantry Division, 34th Infantry Regiment, 63rd Field Artillery Battalion B Battery and suffered from a severe head wound. He was awarded a Bronze Star for bravery, 1 Bronze Camp Star, Korean Service Medal, Army of Occupation (Japan), Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation and a Purple Heart for being wounded in action. He was also an honorary member of “Task Force Smith”, the first wave of soldiers to battle in Korea. He worked at Couey Storage from 1952-1953. He earned a degree in auto mechanics from Trinidad Junior College 1953-1955. He worked for Rosen- Novak Ford in 1956, Sanders Skyline Service 1956-1957 and Continental Oil Company (Conoco) 1957-1977. J.R.’s honesty, integrity and hard work was the foundation to starting his companies. Today Duran Oil Company and J.R.’s Fuel Stops employs 185 people in nine different cities located in Colorado, New Mexico and Oklahoma. His employees were an extension of his family and he would do everything in his power to help them. His sense of humor was endless with everyone. His employees have said of J.R. and his wife that they were the nicest people they had ever met. J.R. and Lidia promoted Trinidad, Las-Animas County and the surrounding area on a daily basis as a great place to live. J.R. spread the word about Trinidad and the area he loved not only in the United States but also abroad. He will be remembered for helping many people including complete strangers. Being a humble man, he never spoke of the many compliments he received from people. He didn’t look for praise, recognition or expect anything in return. He felt contributing back to his community was his duty and a privilege. He founded the Korean War Veterans Southern Colorado Chapter with the help of area veterans. J.R. lost many friends from Las Animas and Huerfano counties during the Korean War and wanted to honor their sacrifice with a memorial. After a lot of hard work, the Korean Memorial came to fruition and now stands at the Colorado Visitors Center. He also spearheaded the Coal Miners’ Memorial in downtown Trinidad to honor the local coal miners and their families. J.R. always said the coal miners helped make the area unique and special and they deserved recognition. In J.R.’s spare time, he enjoyed ranching, tending to his horses and cattle. When he wasn’t busy doing that he was irrigating, raising and bailing hay on his farms while attending to all other issues that a farmer is confronted with. He was a member of the following organizations: Colorado Wyoming Petroleum Marketers, Fisher’s Peak Volunteer Fire Department, Trinidad Historical Society, Southern Colorado Korean War Veterans, North American Truck Stop Association, Trinidad Riding Club, Trinidad Round-Up Association, Disabled American Veterans, American Legion Post 11, VFW Post 984, Las Animas County Planning Commission. He was also the founder, first president and board member of the Trinidad-Las Animas County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. He was Grand Marshall of the Trinidad Labor Day Parade and also the Trinidad Parade of Lights. He was a dedicated husband, a wonderful father and grandfather and an honest family man. He is preceded in death by his parents, his wife, his brothers Jose Florencio and John Emmitt Duran. He is survived by his children: Veronica (Joaquin) Rivera, Pueblo, Bernadette Duran, Trinidad, Ray (Christina) Duran, Trinidad, and Corinne Duran (Fritz) Abeyta, Littleton; grandchildren Teresa Rivera, Lucita Rivera, Carson Ortega, Steven Ortega Jr., Brett Duran, Chelsea Duran, Bethany Duran, Chanel Duran, KylieRae Duran, Brittany Duran-Abeyta, Jayden Duran-Abeyta; great-grandchildren Nicholas Ortega, Kayleen Ortega, Riley Ortega, newborn Jamison Ortega; brother Max Duran, Trinidad, sisters Dolores (Herman) Sanchez, Pueblo, Virginia (Tom) Valdez, Mountainaire, N.M.; sisters-in-law Corinne Arguello and Sue (Lee) Lucero, all of Pueblo, brothers-in-law Greg (Dolores) Medina, Trinidad and Piedad (Henrietta) Medina, Pueblo; and many members of his large extended family. Special friends Judie Matticks, Felix Chavez and especially Jim Mangino and his family for the donation of Jim’s kidney to extend the life of this extraordinary man. Honorary pallbearers are Leandro Lucero, Ron Sanchez, Mickey Montoya, Felix Chavez, Jim Mangino, Orlando Baca and George Mondragon, all of his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Visitation will be Thursday, Oct. 6, 2005 from 2-7 p.m. Rosary will follow at 7 p.m. at the Mullare-Murphy Funeral Home. Military burial will be held Friday, Oct. 7, 2005 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church at 10 a.m. with Father Bob Hagan, S.J. as the celebrant. Burial will follow at Trinidad Catholic Cemetery. After the service, the family may be contacted at St. Joseph hall. Donations may be made to the J.R. Duran Diabetes Memorial Fund, in care of Bank of the West, located at 125 North Commercial Street, Trinidad, CO. A video memorial tribute may be viewed on Thursday, Oct. 6 on local cable channel 71 at 8:00-8:30 a.m., 12:30-1:00 p.m., and the rosary may be heard live at 7:00 along with the presentation memorial tribute. The family has entrusted the Mullare-Murphy Funeral Home with the arrangements. Duran, José José Duran – Walsenburg World – August 10, 1906 – The Last Shot Was the Best – José Duran, a Mexican living at Rouse, while in a jealous rage, shot his young wife and then sent a bullet through his own heart. The tragedy was enacted early Tuesday morning and was evidently premeditated, as on the day previous Duran had spent his last cent in securing the weapon used. Mrs. Duran was lying on the bed asleep, when her husband stole up and shot her, one bullet entering the neck and the other her breast. Either wound would have been fatal. The couple were married at Aguilar about three years ago and have lived at Rouse ever since. Duran was known to be extremely jealous of his young wife and the two had frequent quarrels over the attention the husband claimed other men paid his wife. Walsenburg World – August 17, 1906 – Insane jealousy over his young and pretty wife was a cause of the murder and suicide near Rouse, a coal mine camp 30 miles north of Trinidad, on the 7th inst., when Juan Duran, a Mexican, fired two bullets into the body of his wife, Isabella Duran, killing her instantly, and then ended his own life with a bullet through the heart. Walsenburg World – August 24, 1906 – A reflex of the tragedy that occurred at Rouse August 7th, when José Duran shot and killed his wife and then took his own life, was the trial of Hignio Casados in the Justice of the Peace Court, Wednesday for an alleged assault on the person of the deceased José Duran. The defense exercised their statutory right and asked for a trial by jury. It was alleged in the testimony that Casados while in the course of improper relations with Duran’s wife was surprised by the husband whom he immediately proceeded to beat over the head with some heavy instrument sewed up in leather. The jury was of the opinion that Casados was guilty of the assault and fixed his punishment at 30 days in the county jail. Counsel for the defense took an appeal to the County Court. Duran, Jose Emmett Jose Emmett Duran - Chronicle News - June 8, 2005 - Jose Emmett Duran, age 95, passed away on June 6, 2005 at the Trinidad State Nursing Home. He was born on January 2, 1910 to Vincentita and Cleofes Duran, a pioneer family that settled in Waterville, New Mexico, in the late 1800’s. As a young boy, Emmett was a sheep herder in Waterville. Later he moved to the Hoehne area where he farmed. His greatest love was breaking and handling teams of horses. He was employed as a track laborer for the Santa Fe Railroad until his retirement. On May 16, 1981, Emmett was united in marriage to Emily Silva in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Together they enjoyed dancing and listening to music. He was a member of the Sociedad de Nuestra de Guadalupe. Preceding him in death are parents; first wife Antonia Duran; sons Jose F. Duran, John Emmett Duran, and daughter-in-law Lydia Duran. Survivors are wife Emily, home address; sons J.R. Duran, Trinidad, Max Duran, Los Cruces, NM; daughters Dolores (Herman) Sanchez, Pueblo, Co., Virginia (Tom) Valdez, Mountain-air, NM; brother Elegio (Esther) Duran, Denver; stepson Larry Silva, Raton, NM; 24 grandchildren, 45 great-grandchildren; 11 great-great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. Visitation will be Thursday, from 3:00PM-6:00PM at the Comi Funeral Home Chapel. Vigil Rites will be Thursday, June 9, 2005 at 7:00PM at Holy Trinity Church. Funeral Mass will be celebrated Friday, June 10, 2005 at 10:00AM at Holy Trinity Church. Interment will follow at the Trinidad Catholic Cemetery with graveside services conducted by the Sociedad de Nuestra de Guadalupe Lodge. Members are urged to attend services as a group. Honorary pallbearers are granddaughters and grandsons. Active pallbearers are grandsons, Ray E. Duran, Robert Duran, Brett Duran, Joe Sanchez, Randy Valdez, and stepson Larry Silva. Family may be contacted at the home address. Arrangements made under the direction of the Comi Funeral Home. Duran, Joseph L. Joseph L. Duran - Chronicle News - December 4, 2015 - Joseph L. Duran, age 70, passed away at home on November 27, 2015 after a lengthy illness. Funeral services will be held Friday, December 11, 2015, with Funeral Mass at 1 p.m. at Holy Trinity Church. Inurnment will follow at the Trinidad Catholic Cemetery. Arrangements made under the direction of the Comi Funeral Home. Duran, Joseph R. Joseph R. Duran – Chronicle News – April 21, 2015 – Joseph R. Duran, 74, of Trinidad, passed away in Pueblo on Monday, April 13, 2015, after a long illness. He was preceded in death by his father, Eugene Duran; and his sister Ruby Joy Duran-Maez. He is survived by his daughter Xellina (Daniel) Wieland; granddaughter, Victoria; mother, Jenny Duran; siblings, Tom (Janet), David (Karen), Bernadine, Rose, (Richard) Cozzett, Larry (Roma), Philip and Dorothy; cousins, Marshall (Bob) Robinson; and numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Born and raised in Aguilar, the son of Eugene and Jenny (Jimenez) Duran. He was the second born and oldest son of nine children. Joe graduated from Aguilar High School in 1959. He attended TS JC before enlisting in the US Marine Corps. After his military service, he would go on to attend the University of Northern Colorado. Later, he would settle in Trinidad. He would work odd jobs over the years. He was content to just get by and be able to lend a hand when needed. He even spent a short time working alongside his father in the coal mines. In later years, this would allow him the ability to provide transportation for his mom from Aguilar to Trinidad on a regular basis. He would often be seen outside grocery stores waiting for her to finish her shopping. Joseph was a great storyteller. He would often hold court in the Del Monaco on Main Street. His daughter would later compare him to Edward Bloom from the movie Big Fish. One of her favorite stories was about her great-grandmother and Poncho Via. Xellina has selected the following quote Bush describes him best, “in telling the story of my father’s life, it’s impossible to separate fact from fiction, the man from the myth. The best I can do is to tell it the way he told me. It doesn’t always make sense and most of it never happened… But that’s what kind of story this is.” William Boom, Big Fish. At Joseph’s request, he was cremated. Services will be held at 3 p.m. on Friday, April 24, 2015 at Romero family funeral home, 110 Cleveland St., Pueblo, CO 81004. Duran, Juanita Juanita “Jenny” Duran - Roselawn Funeral Home - January 11, 2017 - Juanita “Jenny” Duran, born in Placita (Taos) New Mexico on Feb 18, 1941 to Leo Montoya and Irene Garcia. Survived by the love of her life, her husband, Nick Gutierrez. Juanita had 6 children, Elizabeth Ruth Guerrero, Arthur (Josie) Duran, Fred (Lisa) Duran, Mikel Duran, Ron Duran, And April (Miguel) Duran; 19 grandchildren; 30 great grandchildren; siblings, Nora Montoya, Alfred (Lorraine) Chavez, Louise Verdugo, Loretta (Jerald) Valdez, and Ann (Jose) Garcia; parents, Leo Montoya, Irene Chavez, and Alfred Chavez, Juanita is preceded in death by her sister,, Loretta Jane Chavez; brother, Leo Montoya; and grandson, Arthur Lee Duran, Jr. Juanita was an amazing seamstress. She worked many jobs throughout her life all in the seamstress field in many cities such as Pueblo, CO, Ls Vegas, NV, and Colorado Springs, CO. She loved sewing and working with the machines. Juanita met lifelong friends and learned tools of the trade. Some of her hobbies were spending time with her family, dancing, camping, and fishing. She retired to Albuquerque, New Mexico where she continued her trade by sewing and crocheting blankets and accessories for her house and all if her beloved family. She met the love of her life at a dance she often attended. All the women wanted to dance with the one man who loved to dance to the New Mexican music, but he only had eyes for Juanita. They loved to dance to their favorite song, Un Rinconcito en el Cielo and will continue dancing together when they are reunited in heaven. Family has always been Juanita’s number one priority. She loved her children with all her heart and did the best she could to raise them and support them in all their endeavors. She loved all her family including her siblings and her many nieces and nephews. She was very loved and will be missed by many. Juanita died peacefully in her home January 9, 2017. In Albuquerque, New Mexico. Funeral Service will be 11:00am, Saturday, Jan 14, 2017 at Roselawn Funeral Home. Interment to follow at Roselawn Cemetery. Duran, Laura C. Laura C. Duran - Pueblo Chieftain - December 31, 2014 - Laura C. Duran, 94, passed away peacefully with her family at her bedside Dec. 23, 2014. She was born May 26, 1920, in Ocale, N.M., to proud parents, Salomon and Euphrosine (Duran) Espinoza; both preceded her in death; along with her husband, Joe A. Duran; daughter, Darlene J. Duran; siblings, Gilbert Espinoza, Eloyda Gallegos, Tina Normandin and Jimmy Espinoza. Laura had a love for horses — she participated in many parades, was a member of saddle clubs and loved to watch Western movies. She was a very strong Catholic and attended services whenever she was able. For many years, she was a sales rep for Avon. Laura is survived by her children, R. Steven (Katherine Dunlap) Duran and Barbara J. Duran; her grandson, whom she raised, Ron (Marlena) Duran; siblings, Alice Martinez, Johnny Espinoza and Mary Speier; eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Laura will be missed by all who loved her. Memorial Mass, 9 a.m. Friday, Sacred Heart Cathedral, Monsignor Jim Koenigsfeld as celebrant. Family will receive friends at Zaragoza Hall after service. Duran, Lawrence Pete Lawrence Pete Duran - Pueblo Chieftain - April 28, 2017 - Man, 62, dies in 2-vehicle crash; investigation underway - A 62-year-old man was killed in a two-vehicle crash that happened Friday afternoon near the intersection of Lakeview and Acero avenues. According to police, a maroon SUV was traveling north on Acero around 1:10 p.m. and ran a stop sign. The SUV then collided with a black truck that was traveling west on Lakeview. The driver and sole occupant of the truck, who was identified by police as Lawrence Duran, 62, died from his injuries after being transported to a local hospital, police said. The truck sat badly damaged in the intersection with its doors open and some articles of clothing from it strewn about on the street while the maroon SUV sat nearby in the street facing the opposite direction from which it was traveling. The driver of the maroon SUV, who police identified as Andrew Briseno, 30, was injured in the crash and also was transported to a local hospital. Pueblo Chieftain - May 7, 2017 - Lawrence Pete Duran, born July 30, 1954 - April 28, 2017. Lawrence was born to Agapito Duran and Viola Sanchez Duran. He leaves behind his wife, Sandy Duran, his high school sweetheart; mother, Viola; and brother, Joe Duran; three stepchildren, Rob, Nick and Sonny Ponce; nephews, Geno and Suzanne Duran, Jason, Valerie Duran; and niece, Andrea and Billy Quintana; great-nieces and nephews, Jeremy, Anthony and Kayla Duran, Steven, Charlie, Rayann and Aurora Duran, Jessica and James Quintana. Lawrence served in the Air Force from July 31, 1972, to May 8, 1975. Lawrence served his country proud for all of our freedom, and was killed tragically for no reason. Lawrence was honorably discharged May 8, 1975. He got a job at the Pueblo Army Depot and Colorado State Penitentiary. He went to work as a correctional officer at Bernalillo County Jail in New Mexico. He worked construction proudly all over the California region with his best friend, Donnie Gonzales, who preceded him in death. He moved back to Pueblo and poured all the concrete at the Air Force Academy and poured concrete at the Colorado Springs Airport, which he did proudly because he was an Air Force veteran. He worked curb and gutter with Byerly Construction and with the Triple G Company and other companies as well. He worked at Davis Wire for 19 years at the time of his retirement in December of 2015. After retirement, his most important job the Lord gave him to do was to be caretaker for his mother, Viola, who has Parkinson's disease; his brother, Joe, with Multiple Sclerosis and in a wheelchair; and his wife, Sandy, who has Multiple Sclerosis. You were our everything, Lawrence. You were always your dad's Concentitho, and you are in heaven with him and your brothers. Rest in peace. He went to Risley and graduated from Centennial High School in 1972. He ran the Pikes Peak Marathon twice. He lettered in track numerous times under Coach Pickering. "These were probably the biggest accomplishments of my life," he would say, but that wasn't true, Lawrence. You were a proud man and we were your biggest accomplishments. You were loved so much. Preceded in death by baby brother, Joe; father, Agapito Duran; brother, Raymond Duran; grandparents, Joe and Flora Sanchez, Theodore and Tomasita Duran. Numerous aunts and uncles left before him. Samba Pa Ti, to my family, mom, Sandy, brother Joe. I love you and did all I could to take care of you. My wife, mom and brother, Joe, see you all in heaven when you get here. Love, Lawrence. Rosary, 6 p.m. Wednesday, Romero Funeral Home. Mass of the Resurrection, 2 p.m. Thursday, Holy Family Church. Inurnment, Roselawn Cemetery. DuRan, Levi A. Levi DuRan - Chronicle News - November 30, 2010 - Shooting victim’s name released by authorities - Pueblo County Coroner James Kramer on Monday released the identity of a 12-year-old Hoehne boy who sustained a fatal and apparently self-inflicted gunshot wound on Friday. Kramer identified the boy as Levi DuRan, a student at the Hoehne School District. At about 3 p.m. on Friday, emergency service personnel were dispatched by 911. The Las Animas County Sheriff’s Office told the Chronicle-News they were called with a report that a 12-year-old boy had sustained a bullet wound to his abdomen and was being transported to Mt. San Rafael Hospital. According to the report, DuRan and his cousin were outside a residence at 47937 CR 46.6 near Hoehne target shooting with a .22 caliber revolver. The cousin told authorities that he placed the gun on the top of an old truck after he was done shooting and told DuRan that the revolver was still loaded. DuRan then apparently picked up the revolver, rotated the cylinder and was in the act of turning the gun over when it discharged. DuRan dropped the weapon, and his cousin sought help from adults in the house. An emergency call was immediately placed to 911. DuRan was transported to Mt. San Rafael Hospital. His injuries required more intensive treatment and he was taken to Pueblo, then was in the process of being transferred to a Colorado Springs hospital when he was pronounced dead shortly after 7 p.m. The Las Animas County Sheriff’s office is continuing its investigation of the incident, but Sheriff James Casias said all evidence indicates it was an accident. Chronicle News - December 1, 2010 - Levi A. DuRan-Bright Feather, aka “The boy in the bibs” passed away November 26, 2010. He was 12. He was born in Trinidad, CO to Matthew and Amiee (Paine) DuRan, the youngest of three boys. Levi was a timid, soft hearted young man with a smile that just stole your heart away. He was a sixth grader at Hoehne School, where he played football on the Jr. High team and won the contest designing the new Hoehne School brand. Levi had one of his poems published in The Young Poetry Digest. Levi spent his birthdays distributing flour, Christmas gifts, and clothing to the Navajos in Gallup, New Mexico. He was always excited to see his “Indian” friend down there. Levi was loved by all who met him but when he is remembered, his smile will stand out. He may be gone from our sight but will live forever in our hearts. Levi is survived by his parents, brothers & heroes Matthew Kristopher and Patrick (Gub) DuRan, Grandparents Frank (Buddy) & Donna Paine, Great-Grandparents John Paine and William (Pearline) Davies, Aunt Heidi (Mark) Cappellucci, Uncles Mark (Mardel) DuRan, Daniel T (Lisa) DuRan, and Bill Paine. Cousins Haven Cappellucci, Marcus DuRan, Tyler Cappellucci, Cody Paine, Arianna DuRan, Wyatt (The Wad) DuRan, and Daniel (The Bean) DuRan and many more Aunts, Uncles, and Cousins, too numerous to list but loved just the same. Levi was pre-deceased by grandparents Dan & Vivian DuRan, great-grandparents Stella & Marcelino DuRan, Tom & Margaret Abeyta, Bertha & Jim Heistuman and Carrie Paine. Levi had a number of adopted family, sisters Kayleigh Vergo and Krystina Mantelli, brothers Troy Mantelli, TJ Dobbs, Heath Christian, Abe Guevara, John Shehorn, Robert Mantelli, Paul Hager, Luke Santistevan and last but not least his fellow classmates; the Hoehne Class of 2017. Memorial Services will be held at the First Christian Church on Friday, December 3, 2010 at 10 AM with Pastor Cary Nelson officiating. Private family Native American inurnment will follow at a later date. The Hoehne ladies will be hosting a potluck following the Memorial Service at the Hoehne Community Center. Arrangements made under the direction of the Comi Funeral Home. Duran, Lillian R. Lillian R. Duran - Times Call - January 24, 2013 - On Jan 13, 2013 Jesus stood at the door and welcomed Lillian into his house. Lillian was born April 9, 1921 to: Paul Rivera and Margie Lopez in Trinidad Co. Lillian passed away peacefully at her daughter Susan's home. She was preceded in death by her youngest daughter Rose Duran. She is survived by her son: James (Anna) Vigil, daughter Marie (late husband Stan) Sandoval. Son: Salvador Vigil, her daughter: Susan (Gil) Segura. Her grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren and her siblings. She enjoyed spending time with her family, dancing and telling stories and taking 5 generation pictures. She lived her life to the fullest and will be missed. May her journey with the Lord be glorious! On behalf of the family thank you for your prayers and well wishes. A private service will be held. Duran, Lilly Lilly Duran - Chronicle News - May 25, 2004 - Lilly Duran, age 65, passed away in Colorado Springs on May 23, 2004. She was born in Bloom, Colorado on February 22, 1939 to Delfinia (Torres) and Cornelio Nunez. On September 8, 1956, Lilly was united in marriage to Doroteo Duran at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Trinidad, CO. She attended schools in Delhi, Hoehne, and graduated from the TSJC Nursing Program in 1975. Lilly was employed as an LPN at Mt. San Rafael Hospital and the Trinidad State Nursing Home. She was a kind and gentle person who loved to entertain family and friends, and care for her pets. She was a member of the Sociedad de Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe. (They are urged to attend services as a group.) Preceding her in death are parents, four brothers and one sister. Survivors are husband Doroteo Duran, Hoehne; children Carolyn (Jeff) Jewell, Colorado Springs, CO, Fred (Luanna) Duran, Cimmaron, KS, Henrietta (Dave) Beaudoin, Las Vegas, NV, Doris (Gary) Corbin, Las Vegas; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; brothers Julian Nunez, Louisiana, Henry (Ruth) Nunez, Felix Nunez, Rudy Nunez, all of Albuquerque, NM; numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. Visitation will be Wednesday from 3:00-6:00 p.m. at the Comi Funeral Home Chapel. Vigil Rites will be Wednesday, May 26, 2004 at 7:00 p.m. at Holy Trinity Church. Funeral Mass will be celebrated Thursday, May 27, 2004 at 10:00 a.m. at Holy Trinity Church. Entombment will follow at the Lady of Sorrows, Trinidad Catholic Cemetery. Honorary pallbearers are Brett Corbin, Dallas Duran, Logan Jewell, Lindsay Genovese, Julia Duran and Maverick Duran. Active pallbearers are son Fred Duran, grandsons Kevin Jewell, Zachary Duran, sons-in-law Gary Corbin, Dave Beaudoin and Jeff Jewell. Immediately following BOTH services, friends are invited to gather with the family at St. Joseph’s Parish Hall. Persons wishing to do so may make contributions to the Parkview Oncology Services, c/o Parkview Hospital, 400 W. 16th, Pueblo, CO 81005. Family may be contacted at the home address. Arrangements made under the direction of the Comi Funeral Home. Duran, Lucy S. Lucy S. Duran - Chronicle News - December 13, 2011 - Lucy S. Duran, age 86, passed away at Mt. San Rafael Hospital on December 10, 2011. She was born on December 21, 1924 to Bersabe (Garcia) and Esequiel Santistevan in Trinidad, Colorado. Lucy loved to dance and in her younger years was a tap dancer. She loved the music from the Big Band Era and together with her brother, Louie, they would travel to Elitch Gardens to listen to the famous artists of that time. She was a great cook and enjoyed embroidering. She was a former member of Cokedale PTA and also taught catechism. Preceding her in death are parents, Bersabe and Esequiel Santistevan, husband Isaac Duran, brothers Louis Santistevan, Sol Santistevan and step brother Robert Martin. Survivors include sons Gerald (Jennie) Duran, Trinidad, Colo., Robert L. Duran, San Francisco, Calif., grandsons Gerald (Gina) Duran, Brian (Jeanine) Duran, great grandsons, Dante, Keith and Justin Duran, sisters in law Evelyn Mondragon and Maclovia Lopez of Pueblo. Numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends also survive. Visitation will be Tuesday, from 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. at the Comi Funeral Home Chapel. Rosary will be recited Tuesday, December 13, 2011 7 p.m. at Holy Trinity Church,. Funeral Mass will be Wednesday December 14, 2011 at 10 a.m. at Holy Trinity Church. Interment will follow at the Trinidad Catholic Cemetery. Arrangements made under the direction of the Comi Funeral Home. Duran, Mackey Maclovia “Mackey” Duran - Chronicle News - March 17, 2009 - Mackey Duran passed away on March 12, 2009 surrounded by loved ones. She was born on September 27, 1918 in Red River, Colo. She was married to Eugene Duran in September 1937. Mackey was a lifetime resident of the Trinidad area, aside from a ten-year residence in Dove Creek, Colo. She is preceded in death by her husband, Eugene Duran, parents, Julian and Elena Gallegos, siblings, William Gallegos, Roy (Curly) Gallegos, Manuel Gallegos, and Grace Duran, grandsons, Bill (Bubba) Duran, and Richard A. Duran, and great-grandson, Eugene Anthony Duran. She is survived by sons, Andrew Duran (Gerry Serna), Richard D. Duran, and Jacob (Joan) Duran, granddaughters, Laura (Shane) Elgin, Sherry (A.J.) Baca and Crystal (Eddie) Haught, great grandchildren, Bonita Duran, P.J. Booth, Lujak, Rhiannon and Johnny Elgin, Anthony, Jacob, Jason, and Kiana Baca and Damian and Samuel Haught and numerous nieces and nephews. Mackey was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and aunt. She enjoyed spending time with her family, chatting with friends, going for scenic rides and she attended Catholic Mass every Sunday. She never knew a stranger. Active Pallbearers are grandsons, Shane Elgin and A.J. Baca and great-grandsons P.J. Booth, Anthony Baca, Jacob Baca, and Lujak Elgin. Honorary Pallbearers are granddaughters, Laura Elgin, Sherry Baca, Crystal Haught and great-granddaughters, Bonita Duran, Rhiannon Elgin, and Kiana Baca. Visitation will be held 5:30 - 7 p.m. Sunday, March 22 at the Comi Funeral Home Chapel. Rosary will be 7 p.m. Sunday, March 22 at the Comi Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral Mass will be 10 a.m. Monday, March 23, 2009 at Holy Trinity Church. Interment will follow at the Vigil Cemetery. Immediately following the services, friends are invited to gather at the Primero School. The family may be contacted at the Jake Duran residence: 21951 Hwy. 12, Trinidad CO. Arrangements made under the direction of the Comi Funeral Home. Duran, Marcellino Marcellino J. Duran - Pueblo Chieftain - December 25, 2017 - Marcellino J. Duran, 68, of Pueblo, went to be with the Lord on Dec. 21, 2017. He was preceded in death by his son, Jim Duran; parents, Jim and Tillie Duran; and sib-lings, Gilbert, Richard, JoJo, Mercy and Sandra. Marcellino is survived by his children, Cisco (Christine) Duran, Phoebe Duran, Connie Duran, Marcelino (Andrea) Duran and Rocky (Brenda) Duran, 20 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; the mother of his children, Gloria; numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Viewing prior to service. Mass of the Resurrection, 4:30 p.m. Thursday, St. Leander Catholic Church. Duran, Marcus Marcus Duran Jr. - Pueblo Chieftain - November 27, 2016 - Marcus Duran Jr., went to be with the Lord on Nov. 20, 2016. He is survived by his loving wife, Barbara Duran; his children, Jeanette (Nicholas) Guerra, Jose M. (Sandra) Duran, Debbie (Lawrence) Kochis and David D. Duran; grandchildren, Joleen (Robert) Marrufo, Jessica (Paul) Casados, Andrew (Mariah) Kochis, Vincent (Cherise) Duran, Nicklas (Angie) Guerra, Darren Kochis and Michael (Tiffany) Duran; great- grandchildren, Justin, Sydney, David, Steven, Derek, Nico, Jackson, Gavin, Owen, Max, Robert and Brooklyn. Rosary service, 6 p.m. Tuesday. Mass of the Resurrection, 11 a.m. Wednesday. Both services at Holy Family Parish. Relatives and friends will be received at church hall following Mass. Duran, Margie B. Margie B. Duran - Denver Post - December 1, 2009 - Margie B. Duran born in Walsenburg, CO, died November 18, 2009. Survived by Harry and daughters Brenda and Leslie. Duran, Mary Eloisa Mary Eloisa Duran - The Chronicle News - January 20, 2017 - Mary Eloisa Duran, 76, of Trinidad, Colorado passed away on January 17, 2017 under the care of Hospice in Wheatridge, Colorado. Mary was born to Elias and Genevieve Duran on March 1, 1940 in Blossburg, New Mexico. She enjoyed fishing, cooking, playing bingo and watching Bronco games. Mary loved making flower arrangements for family and friends. She even made arrangements for medical staff who helped with her journey to fight cancer. Mary is survived by her son David Stigall and Tammy Herivel, Her grandson Garrett Stigall and granddaughter Braidey Stigall; siblings Onie Duran, Daniel Duran, Julia Trujillo and Margaret Apodaca. Additional survivors include nieces, nephews and cousins and many friends, who were dearly loved by Mary and helped make her life complete. Rosary will be held at Holy Trinity Catholic Church on Thursday, January 26, 2017 at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be Friday January 27, 2017 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church at 1:30 p.m. Inurnment will follow at the Trinidad Catholic Cemetery. Arrangements made under the direction of the Comi Funeral Home. Duran, Matias Matias Duran – Walsenburg World – August 7, 1919 – Duran Is Shot – Man Is Killed in Rincon, 7 Miles South of Malachite Post Office – Coroner Thornton was called to Malachite on Saturday, the 2nd, to investigate the death of Matias Duran, who was killed in a quarrel, 7 miles south of Malachite by Gasper Cruz. Cruz and Francisco Borrego claimed that Duran had been stealing sheep, and the men got into an argument over this matter, during which Cruz shot Duran with fatal effect. The coroner’s jury returned a verdict that the deceased came to his death at the hands of Gasper Cruz, with felonious intent. A preliminary examination has also been held and Cruz bound over to the October term of the District Court. The body of Duran was brought to Walsenburg for a postmortem examination, but returned to Gardner for burial. Duran, Max E. Max E. Duran - Chronicle News - August 14, 2007 - On August 10, 2007, Max E. Duran, the beloved husband of Rose Lamorie- Duran with whom fifty-seven golden years were shared and devoted father of Joyce and Janet Duran-Gordon (husband Scott), returned to heaven unexpectedly. Max adored his three grandchildren, Emily(14), Jon(11) and James(2). He was preceded in death by his daughter Joyce, mother Della Gonzales, mother and father-in-law Fred and Ema Lamorie and nephews Fred and Larry Lamorie and Tom Sandoval. Max never forgot his siblings who he is survived by, Sadie Depaula (husband Felix), Valentina Gutierrez (husband Carlos), Doroteo (wife Lilly) and the many wonderful nieces and nephews that were present in his life. Max will forever be missed by his closest and dearest companions who were at his side in his last hours - Lloyd and Lorraine Lamorie and Bob and Bev Aragon. Max served his country for three years in the US Army as an MP, stationed in Manila, Philippines. Upon returning to Colorado, he was a barber for many years. After being employed with the city of Denver for many years, he retired. During his retirement, Max enjoyed planting gardens, square dancing, playing cards and most of all, being with his family and friends. Max will be remembered for his kind and loving ways, giving friends haircuts and for the many stories he shared. Services are planned for Wednesday, August 15th at 11:00 a.m. in Aurora, Colorado. Duran, Melissa Ann Melissa Ann Duran - Pueblo Chieftain - October 25, 2017 - Melissa Ann Duran, 48, of Pueblo, went to be with the Lord on Oct. 19, 2017. Melissa was preceded in death by her mother, Eleanor Duran; father, Milton Duran; aunt, Rose Duran S. and uncle, Ronnie Duran. Melissa is survived by her life partner, Jorge Castillo; daughter, Adina Duran; sons, Gabriel Duran and Melton Duran; grandchildren, Lisandro Jiminez and Demi Li Perez; brother, Eppie (Denise) Duran; sisters, Pamela (Mauricio) Velasquez and Monica Duran; lifelong friend, Melissa Montano; numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Melissa will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. Memorial service, 10 a.m. Saturday, Full Gospel Christian Assembly, 1101 E. Seventh St. Duran, Michael Davis Michael Davis Duran - Chronicle News - February 1, 2008 - Michael Davis Duran, age 45, born and raised in Denver, CO., at Saint Joseph Hospital on July 9, 1962. Died in Trinidad, on January 29, 2008. Our loving and precious Michael who was a son, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, nephew and uncle. We love you dearly and will truly miss you. Michael was gentle, loving, happy, generous, mischievous and very outgoing and handsome. He loved life to the fullest-never a dull moment. He loved his family, kids and grandchildren. He graduated from high school in Denver. He worked in Idaho Springs, Colorado as a facility manager. He worked in Trinidad at Santa Clara, LLC as a driver. He loved the outdoors, fishing, hunting and spending time with his family. Preceded in death by his father Conrado Duran, grandmother Stella Herrera and grandmother Beatrice Duran. Survived by his wife Jeanine, mother Dolores Duran, brother Conrad Duran, sisters Joyce (Rudy) Bowman, Theresa (Ron) Padilla, Monica Duran, children Joshua, Shanielle, Michael II, Anthony, Patricia, Josephine and Cathleen, ten beautiful grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Pallbearers will be Joshua Martinez, Michael Duran II, Anthony Duran, Conrad Duran, III, Jason Rodriquez and Rudy Bowman Jr. Honorary pallbearers Phillip Trujillo and Samuel Padilla. Visitation will be Monday, February 4, 2008 from 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Mullare-Murphy Funeral Home. Rosary will follow the visitation at the funeral home at 7:00 PM. Funeral mass will be Tuesday, February 5, 2008 at 10:00AM at Holy Trinity Catholic Church. The burial will follow at the Trinidad Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers please donate contributions to Noah Ark animal rescue. The family has entrusted Mullare- Murphy Funeral Home with the arrangements. Duran, Milton Milton Duran - Pueblo Chieftain - April 22, 2015 - Milton Duran, 74, of Pueblo, went to be with the Lord on April 20, 2015. He was preceded in death by his wife, Eleanor; parents, Corina Sandoval and Donaciano Duran; and brothers, Lawrence and Miguel Duran. Milton is survived by his children, Monica, Lorenza (Rodney), Pam (Mauricio), Donnie, Eppie (Denise) and Melissa (Jorge); grandchildren, Antonio, Paula, Leticia, Lori, Andrew, Nydia, Jewl, Jaime, Adina, Leno, Gabriel, Arturo, Alex, Nyalee, Billy Jo, Tomas, Shamekah, Ramsey and Eppie Jr.; great-grandchildren, Lisandro, Angelina, Haley, Mila, Demi, Ella, Exekiel, Antonio Jr., Elena, Gregorio, Kinsey and Guy; and numerous brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. At Milton’s request, cremation has taken place and no services will be held. Duran, Monica Carmen Monica Carmen Duran - Pueblo Chieftain - August 14, 2016 - Monica Carmen Duran, born July 16, 1941, to Felipe and Leonarda Sena in Walsenburg, Colo. At age of 75, went to be with her Lord and savior Jesus Christ. Preceded in death by her parents and sister, Magdeline Vigil. She is survived by her spouse of 56 years, Donald “Dusty” Duran; sisters, Ercie Herndon-Sena, Virginia (Louis) Martinez; and brother, Phillip (Vivian) Sena; children, Don (Taz) Sena, Sharon (Daniel) Valdez, Jimmie (Sandra) Duran; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren. Our mother retired from Safeway after 18 years of service. A church service will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2016, at New Beginnings Church, 631 W. Corona Ave. A reception to follow at noon at Dos Ristras Hall, 307 Division St. Duran, Nancy Nancy Jean Duran - Pueblo Chieftain - November 27, 2016 - Nancy Jean Duran, 46, of Pueblo, went to be with the Lord on Nov. 21, 2016. Memorial service, 11 a.m. Monday, Romero Chapel. Duran, Patrick Patrick Duran - Chronicle News - January 30, 2015 - Our precious Patrick (Bobo) Duran, left this earth January 23, 2015 at the age of 41. He was born in Denver, Colorado on April 26, 1973. Patrick loved spending time with his daughters, his family and friends. He traveled extensively with his nature brothers and sisters, performing Pow Wow ceremonies. He loved to get together with his cousins to play guitars and sing he also loved the outdoors and going camping. Patrick loved to make people laugh and he was always laughing, just always wonderful to be around. Patrick is preceded in death by mother Helen, father Jim, grandparents, Inez and Pat Duran Sr., Isabelle and Delfino Vigil. He is survived by his daughters Kaya and Leia of Denver, brothers Jamie Duran of Aguilar, Mark (Theresa) Duran, Jimmy Duran Jr. of Fort Collins, numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and many dear friends. Patrick will be greatly missed and always loved. Funeral services will be Saturday, January 31, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. at the Comi Chapel with Tribal Rights conducted by his friends. Interment will be held when weather permits at the Trujillo Creek Cemetery. Arrangements made under the direction of the Comi Funeral Home. Duran, Paul Julian Paul Julian Duran - Chronicle News - October 27, 2016 - Paul Julian Duran, age 64, passed away at home on October 14, 2016. He was born in Trinidad, Colo. on October 12, 1952 to Mary and Julian Duran. He attended area school graduating from Trinidad High School in 1970. He attended TSJC receiving a AA Degree in Building Arts. Paul was a roofer until his retirement. He liked to hunt arrowheads , traveling to Taos. and taking rides in the mountains to see the fall colors. Paul a gentle soul and a good hearted man, will be missed by his family and friends. Preceding him in death are parents Mary and Julian Duran, brother Tony Duran, sister Virginia Duran, grandparents Julia and John Mascarenas and aunt Rose Sena. Survivors are daughter Dorothy Romero, Trinidad, siblings Mary Ann Duran (Jim Fisher), Trinidad, Charlotte Duran, JoAnn Vigil, grandchildren, nieces, nephews and other relatives. Funeral Services will be held Monday, October 31, 2016 at 10 a.m. at the Comi Chapel. Private inurnment at a later date. Arrangements made under the direction of the Comi Funeral Home. Duran, Pedro Pedro Duran – Walsenburg World – December 9, 1892 – Died at Badito on November 27, Pedro Duran, age 27, of pneumonia. The burial took place the next day. The deceased leaves a wife and two small children to mourn his early death. Duran, Raefelita Raefelita Duran - Pueblo Chieftain - November 30, 2014 - Raefelita Duran, 88, passed away peacefully Nov. 24, 2014, with her family at her bedside. She was born Aug. 21, 1926, in Taos, N.M., to proud parents, Noaha and Emilia (Martinez) Espinoza. Both preceded her in death, along with her loving husband, Ricardo Duran; granddaughter, Rose A. Duran; great-grandsons, Ricardo and Isidro Duran; daughter-in-law, Mary Duran; and a brother, Gilbert Espinoza. “Grandma,” as she was known, loved to make sugar cookies, cook, have her cigarette, drink her cup of coffee every morning and take care of her family, especially her grandchildren and great–grandchildren, whom she loved dearly. In her eyes, they could do no wrong. Raefelita is survived by her children, Irma (Al) Brewster, Henry Duran, Ciria (Manuel) Madrid, Jeanette (Ben Carrillo) Duran, all of Pueblo, Sam Abeyta, Priscilla Martinez and Bernice Martinez, all of New Mexico, and Alfonso and Emily Alcon, whom she raised as her children; 18 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends. Special thanks to Berna Sais for her help with our mother and grandmother. Rosary, 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 5, 2014, with Mass to follow, St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, 611 Logan. Interment Imperial. Family will receive friends at Zaragoza Hall following service. Pueblo Chieftain - December 1, 2014 - Raefelita Duran, 88, also survived by Edwin Lee Rivera, Gloria Torres, Clorinda (Ray) Torres, Phil (Mimie) Duran, Theodore (Ronnie) Duran and Mela Vigil. Rosary, 10 a.m. Friday, with Mass to follow, both at St. Francis Xavier Church. Interment Imperial. Pueblo Chieftain - December 3, 2014 - Raefelita Duran. Mass of Christian Burial, 10 a.m. Friday, St. Francis Xavier Church. Interment, Imperial Memorial Gardens. Family to receive friends at the Zaragoza Hall following the burial rites. Duran, Raymond Q. Raymond Q. Duran - Johnson-Romero Funeral Home - August 26, 2016 - Raymond Q. Duran, of La Junta, CO entered into rest, August 24, 2016 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born June 22, 1932 in Monte Vista, CO to Edward and Lucy Duran. He was 84 years of age. Raymond is survived by his daughters; Deleana Martinez, Margaret McDonald, RaeJean O’Hara, and his Son, Edward Duran. 21 grandchildren and 42 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, Edward Duran, Lucy Ortiz, Margaret Duran (Aunt), brother Julian Duran, Daughter, Schalon “Pee Wee” Duran-Romero, and great grandson, Junior Sitting Eagle and favorite ex-wife, Marjorie Ruiz. Raymond served his Country in the United States Air Force. Raymond enjoyed collecting and fixing old cars, visiting family and eating home cooked meals. He also enjoyed playing bingo and buying lottery tickets. He played the saxophone, clarinet, guitar, and banjo. Raymond sheered sheep, was a coal miner and produce manager. A Visitation will be held Monday August 29, 2016, from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the Johnson-Romero Funeral Home. A Rosary will be held Tuesday August 30, 2016, 9:30am followed by Funeral Mass at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in La Junta, CO. at 10:00 am Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the Johnson-Romero Family Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made in Raymond’s name to the Johnson-Romero Funeral home. Duran, Richard D. Richard D. “Wink” Duran - Chronicle News - October 6, 2015 - Richard D. “Wink” Duran, passed away at Miners Colfax Long Term Care Center in Raton, N.M. on September 29, 2015. He was 75. He was born in North Fork, Colorado on June 16, 1940 to Maclovia (Gallegos) and Eugene Duran. He proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Viet Nam Conflict. He was a coal miner, having worked in area mine until his retirement. Richard was an active member of UMWA Local 9876 for over 40 years. He enjoyed walking the dog, and being with his family and close friends. Preceding him in death are parents Maclovia and Eugene Duran, Andres Duran, nephews, Bill P. Duran, Richard A. Duran and great-nephew Gene Anthony Duran. Survivors are brother, Jacob (Joan) Duran, nieces, Laura (Shane) Elgin, Sherry (A.J.) Baca, Crystal (Eddie) Haught, numerous great-nieces and great-nephews and also great-great-nieces and great-great-nephews. Funeral Services will be held Friday, October 9, 2016 at 2 p.m. at the Comi Chapel with services conducted by Ft. Carson Honor Guard. Honorary escorts are Shane Elgin, AJ Baca and Eddie Haught. Private family inurnment will follow. Persons wishing to do so may make contributions to the UMWA Scholarship Fund in Richard's memory. Arrangements made under the direction of the Comi Funeral Home. Duran, Ron Ron Duran - Pueblo Chieftain - September 6, 2017 - Ron Duran, 56, of Pueblo, went to be with the Lord on Sept. 1, 2017. Ron was preceded in death by his mother, Lorriane Duran. Ron is survived by his father, Elmer Duran; six siblings and extended family and friends. Duran, Santiago Santiago (Jim) Duran - Chronicle News - February 29, 2008 - Santiago (Jim) Duran, age 93, went to be with the Lord on February 26, 2008 in Trinidad, Colorado. He was born on July 25, 1914 to Martina and Jacobo Duran. He went to school in Hicks, Colorado and married his wonderful wife Adelina (Chavez) almost 70 years ago. They would have celebrated their 70th Wedding Anniversary on June 12, 2008. He was a logger up to his retirement. He and his wife and family lived in Vigil Plaza for several years and then moved to Weston, Colorado, with his final resting place in Trinidad, Colorado. Jim was preceded in death by his parents Martina and Jacobo Duran, son Floyd Duran and daughter Mary Duran, granddaughter Brenda Ann Duran- Chavez, grandson Bill Gettler, daughter-in-law Rose Duran, brothers Juan, Cleofus, Solomon and Isaac Duran, sisters Amadita Segura and Jennie Aragon, father-in-law and mothers-in-law Marcial Chavez and Rose Chavez and Margaret Chavez, brothers-in-law John F. Lopez, Norman Chavez, Dan Chavez, Fred Lopez, Lee Mondragon and Tito Segura. He is survived by wife Adelina (Lena) Duran, daughters Chris (Ron) Gettler, Margaret (Robert) Martinez, daughter-in-law Lorraine Duran, wife of deceased son Floyd Duran, sons Jake Duran, Fred (Debbie) Duran, all of Trinidad and daughter Sue (Bob) Cordova of Denver. He is also survived by sisters Annie Trujillo of Trinidad, Maclovia Lopez and Evelyn Mondragon of Pueblo, sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law are Mary Duran of California, Rose Marie Chavez of Colorado Springs, Lucy Duran of Trinidad, Oney (Rose) Chavez of Denver, Lillian (Nick) Tafoya of Florida, Virginia Lopez, Josephine (Joe) Gutierrez, Henry (Gloria) Chavez, Sadie (Sam) Montoya and Bennie (Margaret) Chavez of Trinidad, eighteen grandchildren, thirty great-grandchildren, four great-great-grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. Active Pallbearers are Floyd Duran, Michael Gettler, Scott Duran, Terry Cordova, Greg Duran and Ricky Cordova. Honorary Pallbearers will be Victor Duran, Dillon Duran, Colten Duran, Brandon Duran, Tammie Duran/Suazo, Gwen Mestas, Jeannie Simmons, Jodean Bullock, Terarae Hammer, Shawna Cordova and Yvette Lopez, Frank Gettler of Kansas, Connie Gettler and Jacky Gettler of Trinidad. Services will be held on Monday, March 3, 2008 with the Rosary at 12:15 at the Comi Funeral Home and Funeral Services at 1:00PM at the Holy Trinity Church. Arrangements made under the direction of the Comi Funeral Home Duran, Stella Stella Finn Duran - Chronicle News - May 8, 2007 - Stella Finn Duran, age 89, entered into the spirit world to be with our Creator. She died May 6, 2007 at Parkview Hospital in Pueblo, Colorado. She was born December 23, 1917 in Alfalfa, Colorado to Peter and Pelegrina Finn. She was married to Marcelino Duran in April of 1934, in Trinidad, Colorado. She lived on the ranch that she and Marcelino developed during their married life. She was a rancher, homemaker, 4-H leader, and her hobbies included raising chickens and quilting. At the end of Stella and Marcelino’s lives, they had the honor to be named the 1996 Grand Marshal and Silver Queen of the Trinidad Round Up. Stella was one of the last pioneers of the Model area. She was preceded in death by her parents, Peter and Pelegrina Finn, her husband Marcelino Duran in 1997, son Daniel DuRan in 2002, her granddaughter Daniella DuRan in l970, and daughter-in-law Vivian DuRan in 1986. Stella is survived by her children, Eva (Pete) Leonard, Co. Springs, Bill (Shirley) Duran, Walsenburg and Pueblo, Jim (Dolores) Duran, Trinidad, Virginia Carr, Lamar, Linda Sue (Larry) Garrison, Houston, TX., adopted daughter Debbie (Spencer) Givens, Denver, sister Isabel (Arnold) Post, Pueblo, sixteen grandchildren, twenty-five great-grandchildren, numerous friends from the Model and Trinidad area and many nieces, nephews from both the Duran and Finn families. At Stella's request, there will be a private ceremony and burial. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Colorado Independent Cattle Growers Association, 43200 Hwy 109, La Junta, Co. 81050, in the names of Marcelino and Stella Finn Duran to continue the battle to preserve the old ranches in Las Animas County. Arrangements made under the direction of the Comi Funeral Home. Duran, Theresa A. Theresa A. Duran - Chronicle News - March 17, 2008 - The loving arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, opened for Theresa A. Duran on March 12, 2008. She was 100. She was born on December 21, 1907 in Weston, Colorado to Eleanor (Deguero) and Manuel Aragon. Theresa's greatest joy in life was caring and being with her family. She was a devout Catholic who prayed daily. In her younger years, she was the organist at the Lady of Esquipulas Church in Weston, the Sacred Heart Church in Madrid and the St. Francis Church in Tercio. Preceding her in death are parents Eleanor and Manuel Aragon, beloved husband Henry J. Duran, son, Henry Gilbert Duran, grandchildren, Brenda Chavez, Eddie Griego Jr., Arnold Roybal , Rocky Kaiser , Andy Griego, one great-grandson Jason Gomez, four sisters Dulcinia, Crisanta, Eralia, Eleanor, two brothers Emelio and Ursinio, and sons-in-law, Joe Archuleta and Eddie Griego. Survivors are daughters Susie Archuleta, Weston, Elvera Griego, Weston, Gloria Starkey, Weston, Freida (David) Brodie, Thornton, Mary Lou (Marty) Garcia, Weston, Martha Duran (Ben Vigil) Denver, Theresa B. Duran, Trinidad, daughter-in-law Theresa C. Duran, Weston, sister-in-law Betty Jo DeHerrera, Denver, sister-in-law Virginia Duran, twenty-two grandchildren, forty-six great-grandchildren, forty-one great-great-grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. Visitation will be Tuesday, from 2:00 PM-5:00 PM at the Comi Funeral Home Chapel. Rosary will be Tuesday, March 18, 2008 at 6:0 0PM at Holy Trinity Church. Funeral Mass will be celebrated Wednesday, March 19, 2008 at 10:00AM at Holy Trinity Church with Fr. Matthew Wertin as celebrant. Interment with Rite of Committal will follow at the Weston Cemetery. Honorary pallbearers are granddaughters Roxanne, Joylin, Fran, Dena, Rayme, Cynthia, Joan, Jean, Gwen and Audra. Active pallbearers are Jarod Lopez, Ryan Griego, Anthony Archuleta, Wes Duran, Ernie Davalos, Greg Duran and John Mestas. Arrangements made under the direction of the Comi Funeral Home. Duran, Theresa C. Theresa C. Duran - Chronicle News - February 25, 2016 - Theresa C. Duran of Weston, Colorado, passed away unexpectedly on February 22, 2016 in Westminster, Colorado. She was 89. She was born in Tercio, Colorado on September 13, 1926, the daughter of Matilda and Cruz Gutierrez. She attended Primero School graduating in 1934. On April 4, 1947, Theresa was united in marriage to Henry Gilbert Duran at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Raton, New Mexico. Together with her husband, she liked to follow the Primero sports teams. She was title clerk for the Las Animas County Clerk and Recorder’s Office for 22 years until her retirement. Theresa loved outdoor activities and caring for her flowers and lawn. Preceding her in death are parents, Matilda and Cruz, husband Gilbert Duran, and son in law John Vigil. Survivors are children, Cynthia Vigil, Westminster, Colorado, Harvey (Patty) Duran, Vallejo, California, Melvin Duran, Denver, Colorado, grandchildren, Evette Vigil, Brandon Vigil, Derek Duran, Bradley (Andrea) Duran, Jenna Duran, great-grandchildren, Brittany Beal, Michaek Beal, Radenah Duran, Ava Duran, Lucca Duran, Xavier Duran, Andrew Santistevan, Bella Bellecia Holguin and Carlos Holguin Jr. several sisters and brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives also survive. Visitation will be Sunday from 2:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the Comi Chapel. Funeral services will be Monday, February 29, 2016 with rosary at 9:00 a.m. at Comi Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral mass will follow at 10:00 a.m. at Sebastiani Gym. Following services, cremation with private inurnment at a later date. Active pallbearers are Derek R. Duran, Brad Duran, Brandon Vigil, Eddie Roybal, Chuck Gutierrez and Xavier Duran. Arrangements made under the direction of the Comi Funeral Home. Duran, Toni Toni (Andrada) Duran - Pueblo Chieftain - September 23, 2015 - Toni (Andrada) Duran, 79, of Pueblo, went to be with the Lord on Sept. 21, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Fredrico Andrada and Bob Duran; son, David; and parents, Benny and Rafelita Casaus. Toni is survived by her children, Richard (Sandy), Fred (Andrea), Paul (Jenny), Levi (Athena) and Roberta (Larry); special grandson, Xavier; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; two sisters and three brothers. Memorial service, 3 p.m. Friday, Romero Chapel. Relatives and friends will be received at Romero Courtesy Hall following service. Duran, Victoria Victoria Duran – Walsenburg World – July 28, 1910 – Died at Cucharas, Colorado, on Tuesday, July 12, 1910, Victoria Duran, age 3 years, 1 month and 6 days. Duran, Wessley Wessley Duran - Chronicle News - November 07, 2016 - Wessley Duran, age 28, passed away at Parkview Medical Center on November 2, 2016. He was born in Pueblo, Colorado on March 1, 1988, the son of Theresa Beverly Duran and Martin L. Mestas. He attended area schools graduating from Trinidad High School in 2006. Wess attended TSJC receiving a degree in Diesel Mechanics and Welding. He was an avid hunter and fisherman, who loved the outdoors. He also liked to arrowhead hunt. His greatest pleasure was spending time with his family and friends. Preceding him in death are grandparents Tony Lamorie, Theresa and Henry Duran, and uncle Rocky Kaiser. He is survived by parents Theresa Beverly Duran and Martin L Mestas, Trinidad, sister, Melissa Mestas, Jansen, brother. John Henry Mestas, Jansen, grandparents, Gloria Duran Starkey, Weston, Elizabeth Celenza, Tucson, AZ, aunts and uncles, Donna and Lloyd Celenza-Sweet, Joy Medina, Roxann Fernandez, Roger Mestas, Howard (Sabina) Mestas, nieces and nephews including Santana Mestas and Trinity Martinez, numerous other aunts, uncles, cousins, relatives and friends. Visitation will be Wednesday, at the Comi Chapel from 3 p.m.-6 p.m. Rosary will be Wednesday, November 9, 2016, at 7 p.m. at Sebastiani Gym Funeral Mass will be celebrated Thursday, November 10, 2016 at 10 a.m. at Sebastani Gym. Interment with Rite of Committal will follow at the Weston Cemetery. Honorary pallbearers are Howard Mestas, Gerald Boulier, Joey Lopez, Timothy John Fernandez, Roger Mestas, Ronnie Monteleone and all of his friends. Active pallbearers are Seth Garcia, Rob Sanchez, Ryan Griego, Anthony Armijo, Lucas Mestas, Chris Nixon and Rico Garcia. Arrangements made under the direction of the Comi Funeral Home. Duran, William R. William R. Duran - Huerfano World - March 13, 2016 - William R. Duran, 78, from the Hoehne/ Trinidad/Walsenburg area, passed away Wednesday, March 9, 2016, in Pueblo, CO. Bill was preceded in death by his parents, Marcelino and Stella Duran; and his brother, Dan Duran. He is survived by his loving wife, Shirley Duran; as well as his siblings, Eva Leonard and Ginger Carr of Colorado Springs, Jim Duran (Dolores) of Trinidad, Sue Garrison (Larry) of Houston, TX, and Debbie Givens (Spencer) of Denver. Bill was also extremely close with his sisters- and brothers-in-law, Colleen Stimack, Delphine and Butch Corsentino, and Phyllis and Bobby Balich. Dad leaves to cherish his memory his children, Brenda Costa and Loretta Duran (James), along with their mother, Sadie Duran. Also, Frankie Noga (Mary Ellen), David Noga (Stella), and Deneen Ruiz (Mickey). Pampo will also remain in the hearts of his grandchildren, Justin, Ty, and Dylan Noga, Lauren and Jacob Archuletta, Deidra Tenorio, DeAnne SantaMaria (Eric), Charlie Noga (Kelly), Jon and Davey Noga, Jake Ullery (Stephanie), Kayla Bouley, Alex and Billie Jean Garcia, Derek, Jordan, and Haley Ruiz; and great-grandchildren, Mercedes Tenorio, Serenity Noga, Braiden Martinez, Gabriella Bouley, Camila Ullery, Scarlet Noga, and Madelyn SantaMaria. Uncle Bill also leaves behind numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews, many, many friends from the Hoehne, Trinidad, Walsenburg, and Pueblo communities, and hundreds of students whose lives were impacted by Mr. Duran. A celebration of life will be held 10 am, Saturday, March 19, 2016 at the auditorium of South High School, 1801 Hollywood Dr., Pueblo, CO, with a reception immediately following. Duran, Willie Gellermo Willie Gellermo Duran - Pueblo Chieftain – September 1, 2014 - Willie Gellermo Duran, 77, went to be with the Lord on Aug. 28, 2014. He was born June 3, 1937, in Portland, Colo. He is survived by his beloved wife, Isabel; sons, Chris (Kevin) and Alan; brother, Ben (Irene); numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Willie retired from CF&I Steel mill after 30 years and worked another 13 years for Sears. He was honorably discharged from the U.S. Army. Preceded in death by his parents, Benito and Guadalupe; and brothers, John and Art. Rosary, 9:30 a.m., followed by funeral Mass, 10 a.m., at St. Leander Catholic Church, with interment at Imperial Memorial Gardens. Arrangements, Adrian Comer Garden Chapel. Duran, Yvonne Rio Yvonne Rio “Vonnie” Duran - Pueblo Chieftain - August 3, 2014 - Yvonne Rio “Vonnie” Duran, 30, of Pueblo, went to be with the Lord on July 27, 2014. Cremation has taken place. Memorial service, 2 p.m. Tuesday, Romero Chapel. Relatives and friends will be received at Romero Courtesy Hall following service. Durane, Serene Serene Durane – Walsenburg World – October 14, 1909 – Died on Bear Creek, Colorado, on Monday, October 10, 1909, Serene Durane, two-month-old child of Rosendo Durane. Durango, Manuel Manuel Durango – Walsenburg World – September 16, 1904 – Manuel Durango, a Mexican miner was killed at Midway last Tuesday in the mine by fall of rock. He was 54 years of age and single. Burial was made in the Catholic Cemetery at this place Wednesday. Duran-Perez, Cynthia Cynthia Lynn Duran-Perez - Pueblo Chieftain - August 29, 2017 - Cynthia Lynn Duran-Perez, 41, passed away Friday, Aug. 18, 2017. Service, 10 a.m. today, Tuesday, Aug. 29 at St. Therese Catholic Church. Durham, J. M. J. M. Durham – Walsenburg World – May 17, 1907 – Leg Cut off – J. M. Durham, a brakeman employed on the LaVeta Cucharas run, was thrown from a boxcar in the Rio Grande yards here Wednesday afternoon about 2 o’clock and his right leg so badly broken and mangled as to make amputation necessary. The injured man was removed to the office of Baird & Lester where the broken limb was amputated just above the knee. He was then placed on a train and taken to St. Mary’s Hospital in Pueblo, where there is but little hope entertained of his recovery. Mr. Durham is a resident of LaVeta where he has a wife and two children living. He is 33 years old and was in good health at the time of the accident, so may pull through in spite of his terrible mishap. Durham, Russell E. Russell E. Durham - Huerfano World Journal - December 21, 2017 - Russell E. Durham of Ft. Collins and Walsenburg passed away on December 2, 2017. He was born in Denver on November 29, 1949 and is survived by his mother, Aurora Durham of Walsenburg; his brother William (Rachel) Durham of Greeley; sister Carolyn and her daughter Holly Durham; also by many cousins, nephews, nieces, and friends. Cremated remains will be buried beside his father, Edgar S. Durham, at Jaraso Cemetery in Las Animas County, CO. Durkin, Elizabeth Elizabeth Durkin – Pueblo Chieftain – January 1, 1919 – City Briefs – Died Yesterday – Miss Elizabeth Durkin, 19 years old, for a long time stenographer for A. Alfred Herman, manager of the Herman Mercantile Co., died yesterday morning at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. Durkin, 1016 East Orman Avenue. The immediate cause of death being pneumonia. The deceased was a Pueblo born young woman, who went to school in Bessemer and graduated at the Central High school. Of a kindly and lovable disposition. She was very popular with the employes in the store, who are greatly grieved at her untimely demise. Note: She was buried in Roselawn Cemetery, Pueblo, Colorado. Durn, Monica Carmen Monica Carmen Duran - Huerfano World - August 4, 2016 - Monica Carmen Duran, age 75, went to be with her Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, July 29, 2016. She was born July 16, 1941 in Walsenburg, CO to Felipe and Leonarda Sena. She attended schools in Walsenburg. Monica was preceded in death by her parents and her sister, Magdeline Vigil. She is survived by her spouse Donald “Dusty” Duran. They were married 56 years. She is also survived by her sisters, Ercie Herndon-Sena and Virginia (Louis) Martinez, and by her brother, Phillip (Vivian) Sena; by children Don Sena, Sharon (Daniel) Valdez, and Jimmie (Sandra) Duran; by her grandchildren, Donald (Kristen) Sena, Nicholas Sena, Daniel Valdez, Jr., Valerie (Jared) Rodriguez, and Christopher Santiago; and by eight great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Our mother retired from Safeway after 18 years of service. She was a member of the American Bible Society and was a grandparent volunteer at Bradford Elementary School in Pueblo. She held home Bible studies and had accepted the Lord in 1972. She was a prayer warrior who lived her life with Christ. A church service will be held on Wednesday, August 17 at 10 am at New Beginnings Church, 631 W. Corona Ave., Pueblo. A reception will be at noon at Dos Ristras Hall, 307 Division St., Pueblo. Roselawn Cemetery was in charge of arrangements. Duros, Landon Wayne Landon Wayne Duros - Pueblo Chieftain - October 14, 2015 - Landon Wayne Duros, 49, passed away Oct. 12, 2015. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Bill and Evelyn Mikulecky, Lee and Betty Pose; infant son, Trevor Duros; paternal father, Robert Pose. Survived by his son, Christopher Duros; his parents, Dave and Darla Duros; sister, Stacey Hodges; grandmother, Helen Philipp. Landon was born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, on Aug. 8, 1966. He spent his youth playing with his friends at Franklin Field and Creek. He moved to Albuquerque, N.M., in 1979 with his family. Landon loved “Star Wars” and constructed a life-size replica of R2D2 with his closest friend. In high school, he was nominated twice by his drama teacher for “Who’s Who Among American High School Students.” Landon’s winning personality earned him many admirers and friends. After moving to Cedar Rapids, Iowa, in the early 1990s, he opened a carpet installation business. He moved to Pueblo, Colo., last year and worked at Lowe’s. He will be missed by all. Memorial service will be at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16, 2015, at T.G. McCarthy Funeral Home, 329 Goodnight Ave. Arrangements, T.G. McCarthy Funeral Home. Dushan, Dan Dan Dushan - Pueblo Chieftain - September 3, 1990 - Dan Dushan passed away Sept. 1, 1990. He was born in 1893 in Yugoslavia. His wife, Mary, preceded him in death in 1984. Dan was employed in the blast furnace of CF&I, retiring in 1963. Survived by brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Steve (Mary) Burchik, Pueblo, Joe (Millie) Burchik, Madison, Wis., Ann (Charles) Gaede, Denver, and Bertha Mae (Jim) Mismash, Pueblo; several nieces, nephews and good friends. Visitation, 2 to 4 p.m. Tuesday, George McCarthy Funeral Home. Funeral service, 10 a.m. Wednesday, St. Michael’s Eastern Orthodox Church. Interment, Imperial Memorial Gardens. Dushan, Mary Mary Dushan - Pueblo Chieftain - October 5, 1984 - Mrs. Mary Dushan of 930 Bragdon, Oct 4, 1984. Wife of Dan Dushan and sister of Steve (Mary) Burchik and Mrs. Bertha Mae (Jim) Mishmash, both of Pueblo, Mrs. Ann (Charles) Gaede, Denver, and Joseph (Mildred) Burchik, Madison, Wis. Predeceased by a sister, Catherine Burchik, and her brother, Charles Kattnig. Survived also by several nieces and nephews. Member of St. Michael Eastern Orthodox Church for the past 54 years; also a member of Navy Mothers, Pueblo Aerie 145 Ladies Auxiliary, Twenty-Twenty Club and WSA, Western Star Lodge 16. Mrs. Dushan was employed at Latronica’s Restaurant for several years and prior to that worked at Patti’s Restaurant. Mr. and Mrs. Dushan celebrated their 53rd wedding anniversary June 28, 1984. Parastas, 7 p.m. Sunday, George McCarthy Historic Chapel, and funeral service, 10 a.m. Monday, St. Michael Eastern Orthodox Church. Interment, Imperial Memorial Gardens. Please omit food. Dusneck, John John Dusneck – Walsenburg World – March 20, 1902 – Died at Santa Clara, Friday, March 14, 1902, John Dusneck, age 2 years. The body was buried in the Catholic Cemetery at Walsenburg Sunday. Dussart, Celia Celia Dussart – Walsenburg World – July 28, 1903 – Woman Murdered – David Arguello, a Mexican miner at Bowen, a coal camp just this side of Trinidad, last Thursday committed one of the most atrocious and cold-blooded murders that has ever been perpetrated in Southern Colorado. The victim is a Mexican German woman named Celia Dussart who went to Bowen with her husband and child some time ago. She was but 19 years of age and a very handsome woman. Ever since her arrival in Bowen some two months ago this man Arguello has been endeavoring to show her attention, but she would accept none of his advances. Wednesday night Arguello was out all night on a spree and Thursday morning went into Mrs. Dussart’s house by the kitchen door. Some shots were heard and the neighbors rushed in to find the woman lying dead at the door. The Mexican coolly reloaded his gun at the front door and took to the hills. A brother of the murdered woman took after him with a shotgun but was unable to come up with the murderer. A posse was also made up at the camp and these as well as the sheriff’s force are all out after the man, but up to a late hour last night they had been unable to locate him. He is supposed to be in hiding at some sheep camp on the prairies where he is for the present being protected. Dussart, Shirley Ann Shirley Ann Dussart - Albuquerque Journal - April 13, 2008 - Shirley Ann Dussart, 71, a resident of Rio Rancho, NM passed away peacefully at home with her family on Saturday, April 5, 2008. Shirley was born April 28, 1936, the daughter of Arthur and Elvira Gasperetti Mattie in Ludlow, Colorado. Shirley came to New Mexico in 1964, and worked at Los Alamos National Laboratory from 1978 until she retired in 1993. She was a devoted wife, mother, and homemaker. In her spare time she loved to cook and bake for family and friends, square dance, round dance, and traveled with her loving husband. Shirley and her husband spent their winters in Mesa, AZ. Shirley Dussart was a special person, caring for family and others. Most notably, you could always find her smiling. She's home now; she will be missed dearly by family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; twin brothers, Arthur, Albert; and sister, Frances. Shirley is survived by her loving husband, John, of 43 years; sons, Steven (Jayanna) and Kevin, of Rio Rancho, NM; sister, Jenny (Tony) Franklin; and half-brothers, Robert (Loretta), Stanley, and Michael; brother-in-law, Charles (Charlene) Dussart, all of Colorado; aunts, Lucy, Clara, and Irene; uncles, Albert and Junior; and other family members. Cremation has taken place with the burial scheduled at a later date at the Catholic Cemetery, Trinidad, CO. A Mass of Resurrection will be celebrated on Saturday, April 19, 2008, at 10:00 a.m. at the Church of the Incarnation, 2309 Monterrey Rd. NE, Rio Rancho, NM with Father Rick Zerwas as the celebrant. A reception will follow at the K of C, Eugene Teatum Council 6696, 1020 Veranda Rd. SE, Rio Rancho, NM. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Church of the Incarnation Building Fund, 2309 Monterrey Rd. NE, Rio Rancho, NM 87144 or the VistaCare Foundation, 8804 Washington NE, Suite C, Albuquerque, NM 87113. Arrangements are entrusted to Daniels Family Funeral Services 4310 Sara Rd. SE Rio Rancho, New Mexico 87124. Dussart, Shirley Mattie Shirley Mattie Dussart - Chronicle News - August 4, 2008 - Shirley Mattie Dussart, age 71, a resident of Rio Rancho, New Mexico, passed away peacefully at home with her family on April 5, 2008. Shirley was born April 28, 1936, to Arthur and Elvira Gasperetti Mattie in Ludlow, Colorado. Shirley came in to New Mexico in 1964 and worked at Los Alamos National Laboratory from 1978 until 1993. She was a devoted wife, mother and homemaker. She was preceded in death by her parents, twin brothers Arthur and Albert and sister Frances. She is survived by her loving husband John, of 43 years; sons Steven (Jayanna) and Kevin of Rio Rancho; sister Jenny (Tony) Franklin; and half-brothers Robert (Loretta), Stanley and Michael; and brother -in-law Charles (Charlene) Dussart, all of Colorado; aunts Lucy, Clara and Irene; uncles Albert and Junior and other family members. Cremation has taken place with burial scheduled Friday, August 8, 2008 at 1:00 at the family plot in the Trinidad Catholic Cemetery. Father Richard F. Becker will be the celebrant. Dutcher, Dorothy McGill Dorothy McGill Dutcher – Walsenburg World – March 7, 1912 – Died at Maitland, Colorado, March 5, 1912, Dorothy McGill, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lucile Dutcher, age 2 years, seven months and 23 days. Dutcher, Lee D. Lee D. Dutcher - Pueblo Chieftain - December 4, 2015 - Lee D. Dutcher, 70, passed away unexpectedly on Nov. 30, 2015. Survived by his wife of 31 years, Gina; sister, Linda Conley; nephews, Michael (Ronda) Conley and Dutch (Kirsten) Conley; niece, Dawn Turrieta; several great-nieces and nephews; and extended Capritta family. Preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Deanna Lee Dutcher; and nephew, Al Turrieta. Lee was born to Harold and Doris Dutcher on Jan. 6, 1945, in Pueblo. He retired in 1997 after 26 years as captain of the Pueblo Fire Department. Lee enjoyed going to Cripple Creek and his many cool and fast cars. Cremation, Montgomery & Steward Crematorium. Memorial service, 1 p.m. Monday, Dec. 7, 2015, in the Montgomery & Steward Chapel. In lieu of food and flowers, memorials may be made to Jason Fleishman Summer Camp Epilepsy Foundation of Colorado Scholarship through the funeral home. Dutto, Barbara Mae Barbara Mae Dutto - Chronicle News - February 18, 2003 - Barbara Mae Dutto, age 70, passed away Thursday, February 13, 2003 in Ada, Oklahoma. She was born on January 19, 1933 in Hot Springs, South Dakota to William Herman Manke and Irene K. (Dryden) Manke. She graduated from High School in Aguilar, Colorado. She received a Bachelor's Degree from Regency College and also received a Master's Degree in Accounting. She married John Mike Dutto on June 1952 in Trinidad. She moved to Oklahoma in 1986 and to Ada in 1988 from Wichita Falls, TX. She was a Homemaker and Certified Public Accountant. She was affiliated with the Seventh Day Adventist Church in Ada, Oklahoma. She is survived by her husband John Mike Dutto, Ada, OK, son John Joseph Dutto, Clayton, Georgia, two grandchildren, two sisters Shirley Webster, Calvin, OK and Carol Cardwell, Wichita Falls, TX and several nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 19, 2003 at Criswell Chapel, Ada, Oklahoma. Pastor Brad Jones will officiate. Dutto, John Joseph John Joseph Dutto - Chronicle News - October 21, 2003 - John Joseph Dutto, age 44, passed away in Clayton, Georgia on October 19, 2003. He was born in Trinidad, Colorado, on February 27, 1959 to Barbara and John Dutto. Preceding him death is mother Barbara Dutto. Survivors are his wife June Michelle Dutto, Clayton, Georgia; son Ryan Dutto, Clayton, Georgia; father John Dutto, Trinidad State Nursing Home, Trinidad, Co.; aunts Ann Morasky, Denver, Catherine Mattedi, Denver, Co, Theresa Dardanes, Trinidad, and Josephine Haynes, Trinidad, Colo. Services will be held Wednesday, October 22, 2003 in Clayton, Georgia. Courtesy of the Comi Funeral Home. Dutto, John M. John M. Dutto - Chronicle News - November 2, 2004 - John M. Dutto, age 74, passed away at the Trinidad State Nursing Home on October 30, 2004. He was born in Trinidad, Colorado on February 12, 1930 to Marietta and Joseph Dutto. John was raised in Frisco Canyon where he ranched most of his life. He had a great love for hoses. He was active in the Trinidad Roundup Association for many years and participated in horse shows. He won awards for his cutting horses. Preceding him in death are parents, Marietta and Joseph Dutto; wife Barbara Dutto; two infants; son Johnny Joe Dutto; and sister Marie Lucille. Survivors are sisters Anna Morasky, Denver, Catherine Mattedi, Lakewood, Theresa Dardanes, Trinidad, Josephine Haynes, Trinidad; special cousins Carlo and Patricia Dutto, Washington, DC; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services will be Friday, November 5, 2004 at 10:00AM at Holy Trinity Church with Funeral Mass celebrated by Fr. Gene Renard. Inurnment will follow at the Trinidad Catholic Cemetery. Honorary pallbearers are Al Wadzeck, Jim Begano, J.P. Cusimano, Carlos Sandoval, Hank Geisman and Louie Cusimano. In lieu of flowers, people may make contributions to the charity of their choice. Arrangements made under the direction of the Comi Funeral Home. Duvall, Pauline Priscilla Pauline Priscilla Duvall - Pueblo Chieftain - May 31, 2015 -Pauline Priscilla Duvall, 77, of Pueblo, went to be with the Lord on May 26, 2015. She was preceded in death by her parents, Sam and Hope Bellah; daughter-in-law, Melissa Duvall; brothers, Robert, Walter and John Bellah; and sisters, Paulina Bellah and Florence Cisneros. Pauline is survived by her loving husband of 57 years, Julio Duvall; children, Chris, Arthur, Ronald (Kim) Duvall and Barbara Murphy; grandchildren, Rochelle, Erica, Chris, Desiray, Arthur, Nichole and Natalie; and numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Private family services to be held. Duvan, Juan Juan Duvan – Walsenburg World – May 27, 1909 – Died at Hezron, Colorado, on Saturday, May 22, 1909, at the age of 45 years, Juan Duvan. The deceased met his death by fall of rock in the Hezron mines. The remains were taken to Aguilar for burial. Duzenack, Anne Anne Duzenack - Denver Post - January 16, 2013 - Peacefully passed at St. Andrews Village in Aurora. Born in Bridgeport, CT and raised in Cameron & Walsen, CO camps. She worked for the Air Force Accounting & Finance Center for 32 years. Anne was very active in the Church of the Risen Christ. She loved bowling, dancing, sorority functions and extensive travel. Preceded in death by her parents, Steve & Katharina Duzenack, siblings, Mary Pedas, Sue Lenzotti & Steve Duzenack. Survived by siblings, Catherine Hicks, Longmont & William Duzenack, LaVeta. Also survived by 12 nieces & nephews, numerous grand & great grand nieces & nephews. Family services were held at St. Andrews Village. Burial at Littleton Cemetery. Duzenack, Bill Sr. Bill Duzenack, Sr. - Huerfano World - March 22, 2016 - Bill Duzenack left this life on March 22, 2016, at his home near La Veta with his family by his side to be with his beloved wife and their dog, BJ. He was 88. Bill was born in Walsen Camp, Colo., House No. 89. He moved to La Veta with his family to begin the third grade and went on to graduate from La Veta High School. Most of his life was spent ranching and farming in the La Veta area using his favorite Massey-Ferguson farm tractor. He was known for his stunning blue eyes and his love for dancing to polka music. Bill was always willing to help others and was known throughout the 18- wheeler corridor as “3 Dollar Bill.” In 1950, he married Jean Brown and they remained married for 60 years before she preceded him in death. Bill also was preceded in death by four sisters and a brother. He is survived by his children, Dale (Susan) Duzenack of Canon City, Irene (Maurice) Heikes, Bill Duzenack Jr., Diane (Paul) Morgan, all of La Veta; as well as eight grandchildren, 12 great- grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, March 28, 2016, in the La Veta Cemetery. A reception followed in the United Methodist Church in La Veta. Duzenack, Dale Dale Duzenack - Huerfano World - January 5, 2017 - Dale Duzenack, 64, of Canon City, CO, has gone to be with his Lord on December 29, 2016, after a courageous victory over cancer. He was reunited with his mother and father, Bill and Jean Duzenack. He is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Susan; three children, Jeff (Brenda) Duzenack, Julie (Tommy) Harvey-Tollis, Lacy (Andy) Ludwig; and seven grandchildren, Stevi Harvey, Thane, and Hailey Duzenack, and Gage, Charley, Salym and Spencer Ludwig, who all meant the world to him. He is also survived by siblings, all living in La Veta; Bill Duzenack Jr., Diane (Paul) Morgan, Irene (Maurice) Heikes; numerous nieces, nephews and close friends. Dale’s passions in life were hunting, fishing and camping; there wasn’t a Cabela’s store that he would pass by. Though he was an avid Dallas Cowboys fan you could find him cheering for the Broncos to keep his wife happy. This year he retired from the DOC after 19 years of service and was able to fulfill some lifetime dreams. Services were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2017, at Wilson Family Funeral Home, 1449 S. 9th St., Canon City. Immediately following the service, friends joined the family for a celebration of Dale’s life. Duzenack, Steve (Infant of) Infant of Steve Duzenack – Walsenburg World – March 3, 1910 – Died at Rouse, Colorado, on Wednesday, February 16, 1910, infant daughter of Steve Duzenack. Duzeneck, Mike H. Mike H. Duzeneck - Akron Weekly Pioneer Press - December 20, 1918 - Colorado News Notes - Fourteen of the twenty-eight Colorado soldiers mentioned in the casualty lists made public by the War Department are among the dead. The killed in action are Merman W. Pippert, Fred A. Thompson, and Corp. Bernard R. Schwartz, Denver; Peter F. Calligan, Aspen; Russell Steinback, Lake City; Corp. Christian H. Hass, Pueblo; Lester R. Pierce, Fort Collins, and Mike H. Duzeneck, La Veta. Two dead of wounds received in action are Samuel J. Cook, Loveland, and George Wasinger, Byers. Included in the dead of disease are James R. Robertson, Denver; Arthur J. Barger, Center; Paul L. Roscio, Smuggler, and Earl W. Dennis, Loveland. Capt. Edmund C. Glenn, Jr., Denver, is among the missing in action. Among the severely wounded in action are Ray L. Lindendoll and Jerry Tramulto, Denver; Frank F. Kruglet, Pueblo; Neale E. Parries, Green Knoll; Bartlett S. Bankston, Cedar; Gust R. Lager, Idaho Springs; William C. Lovall, Canon City, and Fred J. Peterson, Boulder. Elmer W. Hargis, Denver, is among the wounded, degree undetermined. The list of slightly wounded includes Phillip S. Morris, Denver; Otto Evans, Leadville; Max A. Brown, Colorado Springs, and Howard L. Stone, Cripple Creek. Fifteen Colorado casualties are reported in the lists made public by the War Department December 15. Four dead of disease are: John Lubardo, Denver; William H. Freeman, Monument; Richard E. Probert, Buffalo Creek, and Otto Engle, La Salle. Included in the list of wounded, degree undetermined are: Harry M. Bussey, Pueblo, and William P. Kern, Fort Collins. Among the wounded severely in action are: Griff R. McKenney, Denver; Dale H. Myers, Loveland, and Almon Heath, Pueblo. Four wounded slightly in action are: Leslie M. Strain, La Junta; Thomas B. Greenstreet, Eads; Charles A. Kiester, Kendrick, and Paul P. Clark, Rico. Sergt. John D. Trone and Balentine Trujillo, Denver, are among the missing in action. Dwight, Margaret Frances Margaret Frances “Meg” Dwight - Chronicle News - November 24, 2003 - Margaret Frances “Meg” Dwight, age 68, passed away on October 31, 2003. She was born in Trinidad, Colo. Feb. 8, 1935 to Leland S. and Alice Power. Predeceased by parents; brothers Walter, Tom; sister Edna; and first husband Bob Short. She is survived by husband George L. Dwight of the family home whom she married Nov. 18, 1974 at Ely, Nevada. Son Chad, Calif.; daughter Kathy, Denver; brothers Howard, of Ft. Worth, Fred (Pat) of Calif., many friends and relatives. Graduated Trinidad High 1954. Meg courageously accepted her second round of cancer as God’s will. She was dearly loved by all, human and animal alike. At her request, cremation with no services. Please omit all donations. Dwinelle, Christine Christine (Zmerzlikar) Dwinelle - The Daily Sentinel - December 21, 2010 - Christine (Zmerzlikar) Dwinelle July 17, 1927 – December 18, 2010 "Teenie" passed away Saturday, December 18, 2010 due to complications from Parkinson's Disease. She was 83. She was born in the small mining town of Schofield, Utah, July 17, 1927, the same year that Lindberg crossed the Atlantic for the first time by air. She was one of eight children born to Pete and Katie Zemerzlikar. The family moved to Grand Junction in 1933 and settled in the Fruitvale area. She attended the old Pear Park school, which is now a day-care and preschool. As a youth she helped with the family farm and fruit orchard. Later, as an adult, she worked for Mesa College in food service and also for School District 51 in the administration office. But the major role for most of her life was that of mother and homemaker. She married Norman R. Harris in 1948, they later divorced in 1967. In 1969 she married Ish Austin, he passed away in 1992. She later married Blaine Dwinelle in 1993, he too passed away in 2004. In 1978 while married to Ish Austin, they moved to the little town of Austin, Colorado, just east of Delta. For quite some while they were known as the "Austins in Austin". Upon marrying Blaine Dwinelle in '93, Chris moved to the top of Cory Hill and lived in Cory, Colorado until Blaine's death in 2004. She then returned to Grand Junction to be close to and reside with her son, Duane and wife, Linda. She just recently was a resident of Mesa View Retirement Center. Chris enjoyed dancing, the outdoors, fishing, camping, gardening, canning, houseplants, homemaking and family. She was always willing to lend a helping hand. She is survived by three sisters, Albina Papez of Walsenburg, CO; Mildred Wiemer of Oregon; Mary Shellhase, of Michigan; brother, Frank Zmerzlikar of Fort Collins, CO; son, Duane (Linda) Harris; two granddaughters, Cathy Harris (Rick) Mancuso and Karol Ann Austin; three grandsons, Willie, Ronnie (Paula) and Warren (Jennifer) Austin; five great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren, all pretty much from Grand Junction. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by both parents and three brothers, Ray, Stan, and Rudy Zmerzlikar. We all hope and pray she's up on Surface Creek with Ish, catch-in a fish. We love you Grammy - Austin. Services will take place at Taylor Funeral Home on Wednesday, December 22, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. Donations to Hospice & Palliative Care of Western Colorado. Dwyer, Timothy Timothy Dwyer – Walsenburg World – August 11, 1903 – Thomas McGowan and Timothy Dwyer, two miners, died very suddenly at Victor yesterday morning in a saloon. Dybra, Steve Steve Dybra – Walsenburg World – March 18, 1896 – He Was Murdered – This Is the Verdict of the Coroner’s Jury In the Case of Steve Dybra – The Body Found in the Lake Between Here and Rouse Identified As The Man Who Disappeared from Pictou in February. Investigation Fruitless – Beyond the Mere Fact That the Man Was Foully Dealt With, the Officers Are in the Dark – The Object of the Crime Is a Mystery. About two weeks ago Henry Farr while riding along the road about 100 yards from the lake which lays between here and Rouse in the pasture owned by the Farr brothers, noticed a black object floating around in the water. He mentioned the fact to a fellow workman and asked him if he had put anything in the lake and also told him that he thought it was a beer keg. William Dick, of the firm of Dick Brothers, also noticed the object while driving to Rouse and he too supposed that it was a keg or a log of wood paid no more attention to it. The lake is not used for any purpose except as a watering place for horses and cattle which are confined in the pasture and is seldom visited by any person. However, on last Saturday, James Lardiner, a young lad about 17 years old rode his horse down to the lake in order to water him. Noticing the object in the lake he supposed that it was a pig and rode back and told Farmer, a man working for Farr Brothers, that there was a pig in the lake and to get a hook and to pull it to shore. Accordingly they procured a hook and rope and pulled the object to shore and to their horror found it was the body of a man. They at once came to town and telegraphed Coroner Dr. J. B. Wright of LaVeta and he ordered the body to be removed to Walsenburg, which was done. On the arrival of the coroner a jury was immediately impaneled and the investigation begun. As it was late when the jury had all been procured little was done Saturday night and the inquest was postponed until 10 o’clock Monday morning. Monday morning a post mortem examination was held by Dr. J. W. Matthews and it was found that the skull was fractured just above the left ear, caused by a blow from some heavy instrument. No other marks of violence were found, but this was sufficient to cause death. As more conclusive proof that the man had been killed and then thrown into the lake, no water was found in his lungs, which, had he died by drowning, would have been full of water. Eight witnesses were summoned and from their testimony the following facts were procured: On Sunday, February 2, Steve Dybra left Pictou, where he was working, and in company with Paul Frick came to Walsenburg, where they met two other men who had previously come over from Pictou. The four men then procured a rig of Goesling Brothers and were driven to Rouse. They stopped at the house of a friend there Sunday night and all day Monday, with the exception of a man named Mike, who left Rouse and went to Pictou Sunday night, arriving there at 3 o’clock in the morning. The witnesses say that they were drinking all day but that Dybra was not drunk when he left this friend’s house in Rouse at 6:00 p.m. to go to Pictou. Previous to starting he borrowed two dollars of one of the men, and this they claim is the last they ever saw of him until he was found in the lake. When found he had a half pint bottle of whiskey in his pocket, and as his companions say that he did not have it when he left them, it is presumed that he stopped at the saloon and bought this whiskey. He also had in his pocket when found, 25 cents in script and 85 cents in silver. Following is the finding of the coroner’s jury: Verdict of Jury. State of Colorado, County of Huerfano – An inquisition holden at Walsenburg, Huerfano County, State of Colorado on the 14th and 16th days of March, A. D. 1896, before J. B. Wright, Coroner of said County, upon the body of Steve Dybra, there lying dead, by the jurors whose names are hereto subscribed, said jurors upon their oaths do say: That Steve Dybra came to his death by the hands of some unknown party or parties, to the jurors unknown. J. M. Steele, Foreman; W. P. Brewer, E. Meyers, Robert Taylor, Jerome Ford, M. Y. Farr. Attest, J. B. Wright, Coroner. The mystery of how and by whom this man came to his death will probably never be unraveled. The only possible solution is that the crime was committed for the purpose of robbery. Dybra had $35 at Pictou locked up in his trunk, and it might have been thought by the assassin that he was carrying his money with him. But if that had been the case it seems very probable that he would have taken the $1.05 which Dybra had in his pocket. We hope that this case will be further investigated and that an effort will be made to clear up the mystery and bring the murderer to justice. Dye, Glenn Glenn Dye - Denver Post - September 9, 2009 - Glenn Dye, born September 15, 1947 in Trinidad, CO and passed away September 7, 2009 in Denver. Son of Richard Dye. Brother of Linda Dye Marques and Michael Dye. Preceded in death by his mother, Ruth Dye in 2007. A memorial service will be held 10AM, Friday, September 11, 2009 at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 11150 E. Dartmouth Ave, Aurora. Reception to follow services. Dye, Todd Jamal Todd Jamal Dye – Chronicle News – April 27, 2015 – Still Under Investigation – Man Dead after Officer-Involved Shooting on East Main – A Trinidad police officer shot and killed a man Friday morning after the man allegedly pulled a gun on the officer in a vacant trailer in Almar Trailer Park, located at 1505 East Main St., Space 36. Las Animas County Coroner Domenic Verquer confirmed Sunday that the man slain was an African-American male in his early 20s, yet authorities have not released a name because next of kin have been difficult to find and notify, said Verquer. Trinidad police said that at approximately 9:18 a.m., officers were dispatched to a vacant trailer in the Almar Trailer Park, located at 1505 East Main St., Space 36, on a report of unauthorized individuals being on the premises. An officer met with the managers of the trailer park, entered the trailer, and began a search. According to a press release from Trinidad Police on Friday, upon entering a room, the officer discovered an unidentified man. The officer instructed the man to get on the ground and the man complied. As the officer attempted to use his radio, the man jumped up and began to run from the room. Allegedly, the officer told the man to stop and the man turned back towards the officer and pointed a gun at him. At this point, the officer shot the man. The officer then requested medical assistance for the man he shot. The unidentified male was transported to Mt. San Raphael Hospital where he was declared deceased. Upon an initial search of the scene, say police, the gun the man had pointed at the officer was located. Police say review of the officer’s body camera video confirmed the officers report of what happened, but Colorado Bureau of Investigation is investigating the incident, per department and state policy. Trinidad police say that more information, including the identity of the man, would be released as soon as it becomes available. Chronicle News – April 30, 2015 – Authorities ID Colorado Springs Man Shot, Killed by Trinidad Police – Authorities have identified a 20-year-old man shot and killed by Trinidad Police on Friday, who authorities say pointed a gun at an officer. Todd Jamal Dye, of Colorado Springs, was shot in an armed confrontation when police were called to a trailer park on reports of an “unauthorized individual” in a home, according to officials accounts. Dye was taken to Mt. San Raphael hospital where he was pronounced dead, the Colorado Bureau of investigation said in a news release Tuesday. Dye was wanted in El Paso County for contempt of court for absconding from a community corrections facility in Colorado Springs, the release said. “The Trinidad Police Department officer involved in the incident was placed on administrative leave pending the investigation,” the release said. “His name is not being released per Trinidad police protocol.” The CBI, Trinidad police, and local prosecutors say their investigation into the shooting remains ongoing. Officers were called out to the Almar trailer park at about 9:15 a.m. on Friday when they encountered Dye, authorities say. Police report that Dye pointed a gun at an officer as he tried to flee. The officer then fatally shot Dye, according to police. “Upon an initial search of the scene, the gun (Dye) had pointed at the officer was located,” CBI said in an earlier news release issued last week. “Review of the officer’s body camera video confirmed the officer’s report of the contact.” Dyer, Eleanor C. Eleanor C. Dyer - Pueblo Chieftain - September 4, 2016 - Eleanor C. Dyer, 90, passed away Aug. 31, 2016. Cremation, Angelus Crematorium. Dzuris, William Marion William (Bill) Marion Dzuris - Chronicle News - December 8, 2010 - William (Bill) Marion Dzuris passed away Dec. 2, 2010. He was born April 13, 1942 to Joseph and Mary Dzuris, in Calhan Colorado. He is survived by his wife of 47 years. They were married on June 9, 1963, and had two children; Joe (Mary) Dzuris of Mosca, Colorado, and Tina Dzuris-Curto of Cody Wyoming; four granddaughters, Lynnae Curto of Casper Wyoming, Shauna Curto of Charlotte, North Carolina, Kirstie (David) Richardson of Lacey, Washington, Deanna Dzuris of Mosca, Colorado, two sisters, Janie Koblin of Calhan Colorado and Edna Kosley of Colorado Springs Colorado. Bill farmed and ranched in Calhan and Alamosa before moving to Bon Carbo where he was employed as a heavy equipment operator. Memorial services will be held on Dec. 9, 2010 at the First Baptist Church in Walsenburg, Colorado at 1 PM. Please e-mail comments and suggestions to Karen Mitchell © Karen Mitchell |