All Obituaries

Rose Gonzales, 91, passed away March 15, 2019. A lifetime Puebloan, she was born March 29, 1927 to Juan and Clorinda Gomez, who precede her in death along with her loving husband, Dan Gonzales; siblings, Alfonso Gomez, David Gomez, Margarita Gomez, and Margaret Gomez. Rose enjoyed dancing, bingo, card games, watching novellas and coloring with her grandchildren. She was a devout Catholic, she prayed the rosary morning and night. She had a great sense of humor. She was a very...

Linda M. Ruybal, 62, passed away March 7, 2019. She was born Oct. 21, 1956 to Juan and Martha Serna who both precede her in death.  She loved music, crocheting and traveling. Above all spending time with her family. Linda is survived by her husband, Leonard Ruybal, children, Mike Ruybal and Paula (Craig) Sartor; grandchildren, Jeanine (Robert) Garcia, Jennifer (Cole) Roberson, Samantha Sartor, Shawn Sartor, Amanda Ruybal, Mikayla Ruybal, Joseph Ruybal, MaryJane Ruybal, Marissa...

Esteban Michael Carrillo, 37, passed away March 5, 2019 he was born on Jan. 27, 1982 to Octavio and Lorraine Villanueva. He is preceded in death by his aunt, Inez Carrillo; godmother, Evelyn DeLaCruz; cousin, Alia Carrillo and close friend, Jesus Ortega. Esteban enjoyed barbecuing and fishing. He loved doing arts and crafts with his nephews and nieces. He was a huge Denver Broncos fan. But above all he loved his family and spending quality time with each of them was important. He was...

Jenito Leamizon Gordon, 46, affectionately known as "Lea" to family and friends. Peacefully entered the gates of Heaven Feb. 26 2019, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born May 12, 1972 to loving parents, Donald and Vera Gordon, she is preceded in death by her father, Donald Gordon and four legged companion, Archer. Lea worked at DOSS Aviation prior to her illness; She enjoyed fishing and camping, an avid reader, a collector of unicorns for good luck and a cat lover,...

Brian G. Ortiz, 51, passed away unexpectedly March 4, 2019 a lifetime Puebloan he was born Jan. 29, 1968 to proud parents Bill and Angie (Deherrera) Ortiz. He is preceded in death by his father and his nephew Eric Ortiz. Brian graduated in 1986 from Central High School. He worked at Convergys for 20 years, he was a manger at Wendys and McDonalds but most recently Director of financial aid at Intellitec College. Brian always had a big heart, willing to help anyone in need. He never forgot...

Rickey Wayne Downs, 60 passed away March 12, 2019 in Pueblo, CO. He was born Dec. 19, 1958 in Joliet, IL to Betty and James Downs. He is preceded in death by his father James Downs. He is survived by his loving wife, Lori Downs; son, Bryan Downs; a grand-daughter; numerous brothers, sisters, sister-in-laws and brothers-in-laws; to include special friends Rebecca Williams and Dominic Chavez; other relatives and friends. Private memorial at family home.

Frank J. “Fuzzy” Perez, 80, passed away March 4, 2019, after a brief illness. He was born October 9, 1938, to Florentino and Mary (Urioste) Perez in Pueblo, Co. Frank attended Central High School and was a proud veteran serving in the U.S. Navy and the Colorado Army National Guard. He worked for the federal government at the Pueblo Army Depot and retired from the U.S. Postal Service in 1996. After retirement, Frank enjoyed working as a security officer at Pikes Peak International...

Martin George Hernandez, 84, affectionately known as "George", passed away Feb. 28, 2019 in Colo. Springs, CO. He was born March 10, 1934 in Pueblo, CO to Martin and Ann (Apodaca) Hernandez who precede him in death along with grandson, Eric Hernandez. George retired with 30 years of service as a Recreational Therapist at the Colorado State Hospital. He enjoyed wood working, coin collecting, music, golf and basketball. He officiated high school basketball for 42 years, and...

Erma “Janie Trusty” Hurd went to join her parents and brother on March 6, 2019. Friends and family of Janie knew her as a generous, affable person. Though she did not own much, she shared what she had. She will be missed by her three children, Daniel, David, and Michael, and her grandchildren, Zephra, Lilith, Tod, and Sophia. She leaves behind numerous friends, too many to count, as well as her sister Tammy. Her cremation was done by Angelus. Her memeorial will be...

Connie Roebuck Kinnan, 60, peacefully passed away on February 28, 2019. A lifetime Puebloan she was born September 19, 1958, to the union of Ollie and Naomi (Owens) Roebuck both precede her in death, also her sister, Ollie Jean York. Connie worked at the Walmart Neighborhood Food Market. She was a very giving and caring person. Connie would give you her shirt off her back. She liked to have a smoke and cocktail every now and then, but most of all, she loved being with her family and...