All Obituaries

Jennifer Trina Trujillo, 44, passed away May 7, 2022. A lifetime Puebloan she was born Nov. 20, 1977. She is preceded in death by her father, Ramon Trujillo; step-father, Joe Vigil; grandparents, Daniel & Nellie Suarez and Eutimio & Jennie Trujillo; auntie, Maryann Suarez; uncle, Jesse Encina. Jennifer enjoyed to garden. She loved plants and flowers. She was animal lover, especially dogs. She will be deeply missed by her fur baby, Luna. She also enjoyed to travel and see new places....

Dennis R. Gonzales, 73, passed away May 10, 2022. A lifetime Puebloan, he was born October 7, 1948 to Pablo and Ruth Gonzales Sr. Dennis was a highly decorated combat soldier in the United States Army and was very proud to serve his country. He spent his career as a barber to many at his family’s local Crown Barbershop. He loved his time with his family and he was always proud of them “Gonzales Strong”. Dennis is survived by his brothers, Pablo (Loretta) Gonzales...

Edmund “Ed” Damien Padilla, 54 died peacefully at home on May 8, 2022.   A lifetime Puebloan he was born May 24,1967 to proud parents, Victor and Rosanna (Suazo) Padilla. He was preceded in death by; his grandparents, Gorgonio & Sinforosa (Medina) Suazo and Ubaldo & Natividad “Tiva” (Esquibel) Padilla; brother-in-law Jeff Teschner; uncles, Eligio Suazo, Candido Suazo, Ruben Suazo, Frank Padilla, Arthur “Tudy” Padilla, Louie Muniz and...

Thomas M. Montoya, 67, passed away April 17, 2022. A lifetime Puebloan he was born December 2, 1954 to Bernardo and Amalia (Rael) Montoya, who precede him in death. Thomas loved his kids, grandkids, adopted grandkids, and great-grandkids. He loved fishing with the Gonzales Family in his early years. He was close to them all. Tom would tell everyone he was a motorcycle enthusiast not a biker, but he looked like one. He loved talking to people, telling jokes or just listening. He always...

Georgina Gloria Pacheco (Gigi) was reunited with her Heavenly Father on April 29, 2022. She was born on September 06, 1958, to George and Lupe Pacheco in Pueblo, CO and is preceded in death by her father and brother Vincent. She is survived by her mother Lupe and siblings Anthony Pacheco, Vivian Martinez, Verena Pacheco (Manny Ortega) and sister-in-law Teresa; her children Angel Pacheco, Alea (James) Benedetto, and Jacinto Pacheco, as well as grandchildren Adrianna and Alycia Ybarra and...

It has pleased Almighty God to call His servant Kimberly Sue Bearss from this life into His heavenly presence.  Kimberly was survived by her daughter Brittany, mother Jennifer, brother Gregory and his wife Kristi, sister Suzi Clark and her husband Matthew Clark, nieces Marissa, Madeline, Lydia, and nephew Andrew Bearss. Kimberly was born February 28, 1969 in Muskegon, Michigan.  Preceding in death was her loving father Mac L. Bearss.  Kim loved the Lord and was passionate...

Josefa Avalos, 90, affectionately known as “Aunt Jay” passed away May 4, 2022. She was born Dec. 26, 1931 in Valedon, NM to Lorenzo and Ruth (Berumen) Avalos both precede her in death. She is survived by her siblings Margaret Avalos, Chuck (Irene) Godinez, and Lenore Butcher; several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews a host of friends and neighbors, who will miss her dearly. Funeral Mass 10a.m. Monday May 9, 2022, St. Francis Xavier Church. Internment Roselawn...

Christine “Kitty” Jimenez spread her wings to heaven in the early morning hours of April 27, 2022, while at home with her family by her side. Kitty was born to the union of Cristobal and Victoria Montelongo on August 20, 1944 in Pueblo, Colorado. She was a proud Central Wildcat, class of 1963.  Kitty attended Southern Colorado State College, graduating with a degree in Business Administration in 1972.  She followed in her father’s footsteps as a committed and...

Benito Ortiz, 81, passed away April 23, 2022 in Pueblo, CO. He was born Aug. 2, 1940 in Costilla, NM to Rudolfo and Viola Ortiz who precede him in death along with; in-laws, Prudencio and Belinda Chacon; siblings, Frank Ortiz, Felipe Ortiz, Dale Ortiz, Kenny Ortiz, Juan Ortiz, Ruth Manzanares, Elaine Ortiz, Lorraine Ortiz. Benito had an associates degree from PCC in Building Construction and retired from the CF & I Steel Mill. He enjoyed traveling with his wife, old cars, spending time...

Vetho Marcos Finnell-Vigil, 22, affectionately known as “Pito” to his family. A lifetime Puebloan, he was born, April 26, 1999 to Mark A. Vigil and Brandey M. Finnell. Vetho was taken from us on April 25, 2022. Vetho loved rapping and writing his own lyrics. He also loved being outdoors, camping, fishing, and being a gamer. He is survived by his father, Mark A. Vigil ( Emily King); mother, Brandey M. Oliver (James); siblings, Kayla Deck (Colton) and Josiah Vigil’...