All Obituaries

“JJ” Johnny Jesus Raigoza Jr., 45, also affectionately known as “Goz”, lived in Castle Rock. He was born on November 22, 1976 to Arlene and the late Johnny "JJ" Raigoza Sr. He is survived by daughter, Dakota; his former wife, Andrea-Raigoza-Lopez, and daughter, Neveah; his mother, Arlene Raigoza and three siblings: Bonita (Richard) Pope from Palmetto, Florida ; David (Pinky) Raigoza from Pueblo; Gina (Kevin) Meek from Pueblo; God-Brother, Jesus Turrubiate;...

Maximo S. Gurule, 62, passed away Jan 3, 2022. He was born June 4th to his mother, Margie Montoya in Visalia, CA. He is preceded in death by his daughter, Belinda Cordova; brother, Ricky Gurule; father, Sam Gurule and stepfather, Tommy Montoya. Maximo served in the US Army attaining the rank of Private First Class.   Maximo was a father, brother, and grandpa. He could be your best friend or not. If you were his friend, you were a special friend. Max was a prankster. He got every...

William Joseph Marquez Sr., 80, passed away Jan 13, 2022. He was born July 29, 1941, in Trinidad CO. His parents precede him in death along with his siblings, Chris Marquez, Ruby Marquez and Angie Fountain and in-laws, John, and Frances Solano.   William served in the US Army. He married his wife of 57 years, Sarah Marquez in Avondale. He enjoyed the outdoors and was a fan of all Colorado’s sports teams always cheering on the Denver Broncos, Rockies, Avalanche, and the Nuggets....

Mary K. Hernandez, 92, passed away Jan. 11, 2022. She was born March 5, 1929 in Flint, MI to Louis and Louise McDonald who preceded her in death along with husband, Joe Hernandez. She was a cook by profession working in Michigan hospitals, but she also enjoyed cooking in her own kitchen, she was quite the baker, her goodies were always enjoyed. She loved to play cards with the girls, especially “Rummy”. She liked to paint, she would change the paint color of...

Mary Jasper, 103, born on August 16, 1918, in Amalia, N.M. was taken to be with the Lord on January 10, 2022. She is preceded in death by her parents, Claude and Florencia (Vialpando) DeHerrera, husband Max Jasper, granddaughter Yvette Ramirez, four brothers and one sister. She is survived by her daughter, Rose Lucero, grandchildren, Bob Ramirez and Mike (Dawn) Ramirez, eight great-grandchildren, and six great-great-grandchildren. She enjoyed time in Cripple Creek, her red chili, walking to...

Nancy L. Gonzales, 65, passed away unexpectedly Dec. 25, 2021. A lifetime Puebloan she was born Aug. 28, 1956 to proud parents Francisco and Julia (Alarid) Gonzales who precede her in death along with brother, Charles Alarid, companion, Jimmie Arellano; best friend, Marlene Hernandez, maternal and paternal grandparents. She graduated from Central High School. She was a security guard for over 40 years for Titan Shield Security. She enjoyed playing bingo, going to casinos, and traveling....

Sam Vasile, a devoted husband, father, grandfather and friend to all, passed away Dec. 31, 2021. Born Sept. 4, 1933, to Frank Sr. and Rose Vasile in Walsenburg, Colo., Sam was one of six children. After graduating from Central High School in 1952, Sam joined the U.S. Navy, proudly serving during the Korean War. He married Patty Dolak, his wife of 59 years, on Oct. 27, 1962, and raised his three children, Kirk, Lori, and Greg in his beloved home on the Mesa. Sam was a dedicated educator...

Judith L. Cordova-Anaya, passed away Dec. 29, 2021 in Colorado Springs CO. She was born Jul. 24, 1949 to parents, Benigno and MaryAlice Montoya in Las Vegas NM. Both of her parents precede her in death along with her siblings Richard Dominguez, Vicky Garcia, and Pete Montoya. Judith was a retired secretary. She enjoyed watching her favorite television shows. Judith is survived by her spouse, Hilde Alfonso Cordova-Anaya; son, Marty L. Muniz; and siblings, Bernice Martinez, Rose...

Lucy L. Gallegos, 65, affectionately known as “Lorraine” passed away Jan. 4, 2022. She was born Feb. 23, 1956 to Eddie and Julia Baca who precede her in death along with daughter, Raina Lisa Gallegos, and brother, Tony Griego. She enjoyed wood burning, making Christmas blankets, and cooking. She loved spending time with her sisters and her family. Family was everything to her. Lorraine leaves to cherish her memory; her loving husband, Thomas J. Gallegos; sons, Thomas J. Gallegos,...

Nancy L. Knabe, 66, a lifetime Puebloan, passed away Dec. 29, 2021. She was born Oct. 5, 1955 to proud parents, Clarence and Donna Scaman bot precede her in death along with siblings Janice and Rick. Nancy enjoyed being with her family. Her biggest joy was loving her grandbabies. She enjoyed nature…looking at the leaves changing colors, fishing and camping. She was a collector of porcelain dolls. She enjoyed volunteering at Paws for Life where she enjoyed being with the pets and...