The Pueblo Chieftain

Margie Russell, 85, of Midland, TX passed away on Saturday, May 28, 2022. She was a long time resident of Pueblo, CO. Survivors are her daughters, Kathy DiSalvo and Charlene Fox, grandson Jimmy Fox, and nieces and nephew. Memorial service will be held on June 16, 2022, 3:30 PM at Fellowship Community Church in Midland. Additional information and condolences are available at Nalley-Pickle & Welch website. www.npwelch.com

Roberta L. Grisham Hood age 89 passed away on April 30th, 2022. Roberta was born February 12, 1933, to Anna Gregor and Felix Grisham. Roberta graduated Central High School in Pueblo, Colorado. Roberta was a member chapter CG PEO and United Methodist Church. She enjoyed knitting, reading, Mahjong, and canasta. Roberta was quiet but dedicated to her friends and family. She was a hard worker, a wonderful cook, and an amazing seamstress. Roberta is survived by Scott and Anna Hood of Folkston, Ga, Dennis Hood of Maryland, Karl and Lori Hood of Cedaredge, Co, Alexandra C. Hood, Lance (Kyla) Hood of Nucla, Co, Erik G. Hood of Nucla, Co, very best friends Butch and Judi, and extended family. ...

Patricia Ann Kirby, long time Pueblo resident, passed away February 11, 2022 at her home in Denver. After battling numerous illnesses, the cause of death was complications from a stroke. "Patty" is preceded in death by her parents Ann M. Williams and Joseph G. Williams. She is survived by her son, Joey Williams, and daughter, Laura A. Kirby, and numerous cousins. Patty worked at her family's fancy food store in downtown Pueblo, managed a Kwik Way convenience store, and worked as a bank teller. She graduated from Pueblo Catholic High School (Go Shamrocks!) and attended Loretto Heights College in Denver as a music major. Singing and attending concerts and theatrical productions were a big...

Jack Cox, 86, passed away on February 10, 2022 in Dallas, Texas and was born on March 13, 1935 to Virgil and Velma Cox in Hart, Texas. Jack was a successful entrepreneur, realtor and businessman, as well as a devoted husband, father, and grandfather to his family. Jack served as an Airman first class in the United States Air Force for 6 years. While stationed in Germany, he met the love of his life, Barbara (n?e Bongers) Cox, and got married on July 3, 1959. They were married for 62 years. Jack co-founded Jadima Const., a construction company that would grow to be one of the biggest in Pueblo, Colorado in the early 70's. Jack was loved by many, and through the lives of those he touched that...

John Bennett Moore Jr., 89, formerly of Pueblo, passed away December 18, 2021, at Lincoln Court Retirement Community in Idaho Falls. Family services will be held at a later date. Burial will be in the Ogden City Cemetery in Utah. Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.woodfuneralhome.com or www.lindquistmortuary.com.

Bristol, WI - Shirley M. Leiting, age 90, passed away at Brookside Care Center on December 14, 2021. She was born on January 2, 1931 in Kenosha to parents, George and Maudy (nee. Campbell) Robinson. On April 21, 1950, Shirley married the love of her life, Harold Leiting, and were married for 71 years. With her husband, she owned and operated Shirley's Beauty Salon in Pleasant Prairie for many years. They also operated Lords and Ladies Hair Salon in West Pueblo, CO. She was a longtime member of Daysprings Valley Church in McMinville, TN, as well as serving as a mobile missionary for 17 years with the Mobile Missionary Assistance Program (MMAP). Shirley also was a 4H General Leader with River...

Steve J. Glorioso, 82, of Walsenburg, CO passed away on November 27, 2021, in Aurora, CO. He was born on December 11, 1938, to Jim and Lucy Glorioso. He is proceeded in death by his parents; sister Marie and brother-in-law Nathaniel Mestas; nephew, Wayne Mestas; sister/brother-in-law Rosemarie and Harry Bevsek and father/mother-in-law Leo and Josephine Lisac. Steve is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Carol Jeanne; son Glen (Joanna Roman); and grandchildren Eric Glorioso (Madison Fliedner) and Ashley Glorioso (Dos Torres). Nieces and nephews, June Glover; Chuck (Carol) Bevsek; Jay (Deborah) Bevsek; Sherry (Don) Montoya; Marilyn Bevsek; Randy (Sylvia Vigil) Bevsek. Steve retired as...

On Wednesday, November 10, 2021, John Nicholas Collins, passed away at the age of 86 in Littleton, CO. Survived by his son, Kevin Collins (Dawn), daughter, Kathleen Clementi (Scott), grandchildren, Jennifer Woodard, Nicholas Vidick, Christopher Collins, Michelle Totte, Geoffrey Collins and Cassidy Grohowski, as well as 6 great grandchildren. His wife of 64 years, Geraldine (Anderson) Collins and daughter, Bonnie (Collins) Vidick, predeceased him. John was a 1953 graduate of Centennial HS and a graduate of University of Colorado with a degree in accounting. He was a fierce Marine who served proudly for 3 years. He was a licensed pilot, a practicing accountant, benevolent banker, and...

John Scott Aschermann passed to the Spirit World quietly in his sleep on August 1, 2021 at home in Arvada, Colorado. He was born on February 22, 1954 in Pueblo, Colorado to Robert and Arla Aschermann. He is survived by his wife, Janet Arpe Aschermann, three sons, three grandchildren and two brothers.

Henry M. DePetro, "Hank," of Greeley, 78, joined his Heavenly Father February 26, 2021. Born May 13, 1942 in Pueblo, CO to Anthony DiPietro and Concettina Casciola, he grew up in a small home on Box Elder Street, a stones-throw from the Pueblo steel mill, where many in the blue-collar Italian neighborhood slaved, after which they would head to nearby Gus' Tavern for a mandatory cold beer on the way home from a hard day. A young and spirited Henry attended Strack Elementary, then Keating Junior High where he got into much-storied mischief with his two best friends Jack Delpapa and Tom Pannunzio. While in school he would discover his passion for football, running track, science, ROTC, girls,...

James E. Wiehoff of Westcliffe, Colorado formerly of Northglenn, Colorado passed peacefully from this life on Sunday, December 27th, 2020. Jim was born in St. Cloud, Minnesota. One of ten children. He proudly served in the US Army where he met his wife of 61 years. Jim enjoyed sports and was a youth baseball coach in Northglenn, Colorado. He was a 20 year member of American Legion Post 2 in Pueblo, Colorado. James is survived by his beloved wife Joan, their three children James, Riena (Anjela), Barbra. His brothers Ken, Don and sister Jan. Grandchildren Sarrah, Tonya, Sherri, Kevin, Sondra, James and Amanda. Thirteen great grandchildren brought him great joy. He is preceded in death by his...

Paula Rae Harmon, age 65, of Topeka, KS, passed away on Thursday, December 10, 2020 at the University of Kansas Health System-St. Francis Campus. She was born April 2, 1955 in Redmond, Oregon to Robert M. and Doris (Brunkow) Harmon. Paula graduated from Topeka High School in 1973 and also completed her LPN nursing certificate shortly thereafter. She worked in various institutions in Kansas, Colorado and Texas during her nursing career. She retired in 2005. Paula is survived by her two sisters, Janet Ramirez of Topeka and Pam Gardner of Windsor, Colorado; two nieces; two nephews, and all of their children. She was preceded in death by both of her parents and her brother, Craig...

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Jeanne (Margaret Jean Newkirk) Ulm, passed away peacefully at the age of 83 on October 31, 2020. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. Jeanne was born in Pueblo, CO, to K.E. and Elsie Newkirk. While in school she met her husband, James "Jim" Ulm -- a true love affair for 58 years. While Jim was in the Air Force, Jeanne was the true general of the family, guiding them through 25 moves. She spent summers in Gunnison, CO, living next to her childhood friend, Rusana, and creating memories on the lake. Jeanne and Jim's final move was to Boerne, TX -- her orders. Jeanne was most proud of her children and grandchildren. The family's fondest memories came from their annual...

Ersilia "Shirley" Albertina Gallegos, 84, of Avondale, CO, passed away Friday, September 18, 2020 in Berkeley County, SC. Shirley was born on October 10, 1935 in Avondale, CO, a daughter of John G. Sierra and Della Pando Ornelas. She retired from Presbyterian Healthcare Systems as an Account Manager. Survivors include her children, Jeannean Diaz (Frank) of Montrose, CO, Anthony Gallegos (Patty) of Albuquerque, NM, Dominic Gallegos (Verna) of Mira Loma, CA, Daniel Gallegos of Montrose, CO, Jaime Diaz (Kim) of Goose Creek, SC; brother; Dan Martinez (Rosemary) of Pueblo West, CO; and her "sisters (cousins)", Antionette Padilla, Rita Berumen, Eleanor Montez, Janice Baca, and late Nancy...

Patricia Lee Miller-Kaiser, 65, passed away Sunday, June 14th, 2020. She was born Oct 11 1954, to Thelma and Orville Miller. Pat is survived by husband of 30 years Tim Kaiser. Three daughters and husbands, Misty & Eric Machamer, Carly Preston, Kristan & Chet Lowe. Grandchildren Megan, Dakota, Cyle, Caitlyn, Carson, Devon, Paris, & Julian. Brother & sisters Susan Johnson, Bonnie Lucero, Chris LaPorte, Sherrie Morrell, Terri Frost, Steve Miller. Pat is preceded in death by mother & father Thelma & Orville Miller, brother Ralph Miller, sister Jeannie Kleinhans, and grandson Conner Brown. Pat was...

Mike passed away on April 6th 2020, after a brief illness. He was a proud Colorado native. He was born in his beloved hometown of Pueblo, Colorado to Lois and Emmett Maloney on May 8th,1943. He graduated from Central High School in 1961 and attended college at Adams State. He moved to LA for a short time and then onto Vietnam where he served from 1964 to 1966 in the US Army. He eventually moved to Denver and became an entrepreneur in the landscaping business. Mike was passionate and proud of his family, his many friends, his love for animals (especially dogs and cats). He was a sometimes golfer, a sometimes fisherman, an avid fan of the Denver Broncos, the Colorado Rockies and Nascar Auto...

March 31, 1938 - Feb 18, 2020 After living in Hawaii for 50 years, Patty passed away in Frisco, Tx. For more information: stonebriarfh.com

July 26, 1952-Feb. 13, 2020 Survived by wife Sandy; daughter Alyssa (Kyle) Koelbel; 1st grandchild due in March; brothers Dennis (Darlene) & Kenny (Susan) Cuchiara; sister Marianne Cuchiara Everett; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and many dear friends. Funeral Mass Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020, 11:00 am, St. Joseph Catholic Church, 1145 S. Aspen Road. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Kidney Cancer Association, or charity of choice.

Sam Louis Giarratano passed away on February 5, 2020 surrounded by his loving family. He was born September 2, 1953 to the late Sam and Mariann Giarratano, in Pueblo, Colorado. Sam was a humble, loyal man who was dedicated to his family. His family meant the world to him. He married the love of his life, Charlene (Kay) Scott on March 1, 1975. They had 45 great years together. Sam is survived by his wife, Kay; three wonderful children, Brianna Kay (James Lindner), Thomas Joseph (Jessica), John Anthony; two grandchildren, Jack Andrew Giarratano and Clare Charlene Lindner; brother Mark (fiance Peggy), sister-in-law's Ellen (George) DeNardo, Margaret (Doug) Jackson; brother-in-law's David...

Thomas G. Kingsley, II, 75, of Topeka, Kansas passed away Thursday, January 23, 2020. Tom was born October 3, 1944, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Thomas and Ila (Winter) Kingsley. He graduated from Washburn Rural High School in 1962 and received a Bachelor's Degree from Washburn University in Topeka, Kansas. Tom was employed by the Colorado Division of Wildlife as an Assistant Hatchery Chief prior to retiring. He was also a member of the Wanamaker Woods Church of the Nazarene in Topeka. Tom married Dianne Rankin on August 21, 1971 in Topeka, Kansas. Survivors include his wife, Dianne Kingsley of Topeka, KS; daughter, Erin (Alfonso) Aragon of Pueblo, CO; sister, Kathy (John)...