All Obituaries

Virginia (Ginny) Taylor, 74, of Pueblo, passed away on January 19, 2021 in Pueblo. Ginny was born November 8, 1946 in Pueblo, Colorado, to parents Buddy and Elsie Daher, both precede her in death, along with her brother, Gary. She lived in Walsenburg for most of her early childhood, until her family moved to Pueblo where she spent the rest of her life making her home here. Ginny worked as an insurance agent for Farmers Insurance for several years. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, and...

Donna Marie Oestreich, 59, of Fort Collins, passed away Dec. 18 2020. She was preceded in death by her husband Dave Torgerson, brother, Jim Matamoros, grandparents, Ignacio and Carmelita Cruz and stepfather, Tom Firestone. She is survived by her husband Able Oestreich, her mother, Julie Firestone; stepfather, Thomas Kautz Sr.; siblings, Trudy (Orley) and Thomas Kautz Jr.; nieces, Amanda (Bennie) and Natasha Matamoros; nephews, Tommy (Carla), Joe (Ariel). Jimmy and Anthony Matamoros; great...

William L. Reed, 64, longtime Colorado Springs resident, passed away Jan. 16, 2021. He was born December 2, 1956 to proud parents, Clarence and Shirley (Benjamin) Reed, both precede him in death; along with brother, Reggie Reed.   William graduated from the former Colorado Springs High School, currently Palmer High School; where he was President of his class.  He retired from the U.S. Army with 24 years of service and a rank of E-7. He was a true G.I Joe, proud of...

On January 17, 2021, Our Savior called home our precious husband, father, son, uncle and friend David Dennis Mascarenas. David is survived by his wife of 39 years, Marie; children, David Lee, Stephen, John, Mary, Mathew and Christina; siblings, Carl, Joe (Charlene), Michael, John and Anna (Carlos) Cisneros; numerous nieces, nephews and friends. David is preceded in death by his mother and father, Ben and Eloisa Berg; grandparents, several aunts, uncles, cousins and friends both...

Marylou Montoya, 73, passed away January 16, 2021 she was born February 15, 1947 to parents, Alex and Lela (Martinez) Samora both precede her in death. She retired from Schusters Banquet Bakery. Marylou is survived by her husband, Joe Montoya; children, Anthony (Juanita) Montoya and Joseph Montoya; siblings, Julian Samora (Vivian), Arlene (Tom) Simmons, Daniel Samora and Louise (Peggy Maez) Samora; grandchildren, Eli, Veronica, Andrew and Vanessa. She will be truly missed. ...

Ruth Steele, 85, passed away Jan. 17, 2021. She was born Aug. 9, 1935 in Texas. She is preceded in death by her parents, and son, Anthony Woodfork; siblings, Charles Booker, James R. Booker, Larry Barrett, Marvin Barrett, Arnell Barrett, Gloria Jean Hines, and Virgie Faye Brooks.    Dr. RUTH STEEL was born in Texas but raised in Pueblo, Colorado, by her grandmother and a loving family. An exceptional and inquisitive student, she skipped grades five, seven, and nine. She...

Janaé Michele (Sandoval) Ortiz, 28, of Pueblo, passed away January 14, 2021 unexpectedly. She is preceded in death by her grandparents Pedro and Pauline Garcia; grandfather Thomas Sandoval; grandmother Agripina Najera Galvan and brother-in-law Richard Juarez. She is survived by her loving husband Juan Ortiz; children Eleá and Evér Ortiz; father Michael Sandoval; mother Alicia Sandoval; siblings Jenice (Rico) Sandoval-Villanueva; Joseph (Shannon) Sandoval; Alexandra...

Our precious angel Mateo Burns Rivera, 6 days old born Nov. 9, 2020 in Colorado Springs, CO to proud parents Brinda Burns and Manuel Rivera joined his fellow angels on Nov. 15, 2020. He is preceded in death by, great-grandparents, Arthenia F.L Hope; grandfathers, Anthony Burns Sr. and Manuel Rivera Sr., uncles, Robert D. Elmore and Jerry Cortez. Mateo is survived by his parents, Brinda and Manuel; grandparents, Lorena Gatlin, Jerry Dixon and Tina Burns; great-grandmother, Raynetta Burns;...

Ernest Rael, 94, passed away peaceful Jan. 14, 2021. A lifetime Avondale resident. He was born Sept. 10, 1926 to John F. and Agatha (Vialpando) Rael both precede him in death along with sons, George A. and David Rael; siblings, Eugene and Agatha Rael. Ernest retired with 32 years of service from Pueblo Army Depot. He was a workaholic, he enjoyed fishing, sports, camping, and helping at the church. He loved doing the family tree. He had a great sense of humor and loved his family and...

Gloria Consuelo Rivera, 85, passed away on Jan. 7, 2021. She was born on Jan. 22, 1935 in Espinoza, Colo., to Man-uel and Fortunata Espin-oza. Both preceded her in death along with husband, Paul N. Rivera; granddaughter, Taylor Rivera; siblings, Alfredo Espinoza, Sofie Gallegos, Mela Casias, Isabela Romero, Tila Casias, Ernesto Espinoza, Alfonzo Espinoza and Albino Trujillo; brothers-in-law, Tomas Rivera Jr. and Joe Rivera; sisters-in-law, Rachel Villagrana and Magdalena Candelaria....