All Obituaries

Damon Jennell Trotter, 44, a lifetime Puebloan, passed away November 2, 2019. He was born Oct. 23, 1975. He is survived by; his mother, Sandy Smith; stepfather, Tony Smith; father, Herman Trotter; children, Ashley and Devin Michael; siblings, Leon Penny, Scott Penny, Cameron Trotter (Sarah). He was a gentle giant and will deeply be missed by all that knew and loved him. Memorial service will be held 9a.m. Friday Nov. 15, 2019, at Angelus Chapel.

Daniel Trujillo, 33 passed away unexpectedly November 1, 2019, at Parkview Medical Center in Pueblo, Colorado. Daniel was born to Janet and Randy Trujillo on September 3, 1986. Daniel was a fighter from the day he was born having had three open heart surgeries at two days old, thirteen months and at the age of fifteen. All of these surgeries were done at Children’s Hospital in Denver, Colorado. As a toddler and through his early growing years he endured physical therapy, occupational...

Gretta Marie Thompson passed away October 29, 2019. She was born in Pueblo, Colorado on May 2, 1964. Preceded in death by her father, Seth King, Sr.; her mother, Ernestine King; and her brother, W. Christopher King. Gretta is survived by her husband, Clifford Thompson; brother, Seth King, Jr.; three sons, Austin (Rian) Thompson, Aaron (Kaitlynn) Thompson, and Alijah Thompson, one step-daughter, Alexis Lopez; one grandchild, Landon Thompson; long-time friends, Londa Kingery-Springer and...

Nancy Lou Lamas, 86, went to be with the Lord on October 26, 2019 in Pueblo,Co. She was born January 7, 1933 in Denver, Co. to parents Raymond and Lou Hyatt. She is preceded in death by both of her parents. Nancy was a beloved school teacher for District 60 & 70. She was also an avid animal lover who worked for many years at the Pueblo Zoo. She found great joy in spending time with her grandchildren and animals and loved going to the mall to shop at her favorite store, Dillard’s....

Elisia Maria Pineda, 23, passed away October 21, 2019 in Pueblo, CO. She was born August 8, 1996 to proud parents Eric and Lisa Pineda. She is preceded in death by her grandparents, Leonard and Alice Vera, and Tim and Priscilla Pineda; Uncle, Ralph Pineda, and aunt, Rebecca Vera. Elisia was very sport-oriented. She was a great golfer, often playing with her grandpa Tim. Her favorite football team was the Saints. She enjoyed listening to country music. She was a 2015 graduate of Centennial...

Stella M. Herrera 78, passed away October 25, 2019. She was born September 21, 1941 to proud parents Julian and Eliza (Lucero) Montoya. Her father precedes her in death, along with her husband Presentacion Herrera, her other family members; Larry Abeyta, Ernie Maestas, Vanessa Maestas, and Isaiah Maestas. Stella was an amazing homemaker. She enjoyed crocheting, cooking and baking bread. She made the best biscochitos. She loved her children, sharing life stories and instilling words of wisdom...

Mark J. Trujillo 40 a lifetime Puebloan. Passed away Oct. 18, 2019. He was born January 14, 1979, to proud parents, Floyd and Rose (Ortega) Trujillo He is preceded in death by his father Floyd and his brother Ronnie Trujillo. He worked in facilities for Pueblo City Parks. Mark enjoyed working on cars, hunting, fishing, helping others. He loved spending quality time with his kids, nieces, nephews, and family which was so important to him. He is survived by his wife Lillian Salinas; his mother...

Guy V. Rowe 59, passed away Oct. 8, 2019 a lifetime Puebloan born May 16, 1960 to Alfred and Betty (Currington) Rowe. both preceded him in death. A graduate of Central High School where he was a standout wrestler. He enjoyed dancing, fishing, playing the Harmonica and being with his family. Guy is survived by his children, Alana Maes, Aja Maes, Josephine, Rebekah, Crystal, Jackie and Tiffany. his brothers Joshua Rowe and Leroy Devan. Numerous other relatives and friends, who loved and...

Ernest Joseph Vergilio, 82, passed away on October 23, 2019. A lifetime Puebloan. He was born January 29, 1937, to the union of Ernest and Josephine (Martino) Vergilio who precede him in death. He was a graduate of Central High School Class of 1955. He served in the United States Army. Ernest retired from CF& I Steel as Vice President of Accounting Services. He enjoyed sports, fishing, hunting, and skiing.  He leaves to cherish his memory; his loving wife, Marilyn (Rossi) Vergilio;...

Cecilio “Roman” Ortiz 52, He ran his race and finished his course, on Oct. 6, 2019. A lifetime Puebloan. He was born August 6, 1967 to Mel and Rebecca (Ortega) Ortiz. He preceded in death by his father. Roman's number one everything was, that he loved sharing the Gospel, hanging out with his squad, family dinners with his children and grandchildren. Fellowship with his congregation. He loved reading, studying scripture, and voicing the word of God. He was a...