All Obituaries

Pamela Sue (Grotberg) Heald, 64, passed away Nov. 14, 2018 in Pueblo, CO. She was born Nov. 9, 1954 in Minneapolis, MN to Ervin and Carol (Bloom) Grotberg who preceded her in death along with brother, Ernest Grotberg and brother-in-law Gary Trujillo. She enjoyed cooking, baking, and crocheting. Above all she loved spending time with her family and family gatherings. She leaves to cherish her memory her loving husband of 42 years, Michael Wayne Heald; children, Todd Heald and Billie (Joe)...

Fares Anselmo Vigil, 95, passed away peacefully on November 12, 2018 with his daughter Bernadette by his bedside. He was born January 5, 1923 in Costilla, New Mexico to the union of Elizardo and Sinforosa (Cordova) Vigil who both precede him in death along with his wife, Enedina Maria Vigil; son, Fred Vigil; daughter, Theresa Benavidez; siblings, Felix, Floyd and Paul. Fares was a World War II Veteran, receiving many ribbons and metals. He retired from the Pueblo Army Depot Painting...

Kristi Rae Lauer, 44, passed away after a short battle with an illness, on Friday, Nov. 2, 2018. Born to Bill and Connie Lauer on June 4, 1974, in Pueblo, Colo. Kristi was preceded in death by her father, Bill; uncle, Randy; aunt, Diana; cousin, Michelle; and friend, Shanell. Kristi enjoyed arts/crafts, concerts, road trips, traveling, beaches, having fun, her dogs, family dinner night and spending time with her family and friends. Kristi graduated from Pueblo East High School in 1992. She...

John K. Humphreys, 60, passed away unexpectedly on November 4. 2018. He was born in Pueblo Co, on March 22, 1958 to Helen K Humphreys. He is preceded in death by his mother, Helen Humphreys; grandmother, Clarabelle Kasamatis; daughters, Kimberly Humphreys and Tabitha Lucero; grandson, Theodore Stolzenberger. John lived for his job at Colorado State Park and was an avid hunter and fisherman who loved the outdoors. He was the most loving and caring man to ever live. He was an amazing husband,...

Joann Judy Montoya, 59, passed away on November 8, 2018. She was born on November 15, 1958 to Thomas Montoya and Sara Pacheco. Joann enjoyed dancing, football games, listening to music, and fishing. She enjoyed doing hair and make up. Joann was a good cook and made the best tamales that people looked forward to puchasing. Above all she loved everyone whole heartedly no matter what. She leaves behind to cherish her memory, significant other, Anthony Lopez; daughters, Mona Padilla and...

Raylene F. Herrera, 29, passed away November 3, 2018. She was born January 30, 1989 in Denver, Colorado. She is preceded in death by her grandparents, Reinaldo (Faye) Archuleta and Eugene (Adeline) Oretga; several uncles, aunts and cousins. Raylene liked music, writing and being on the computer. She loved being with her friends, but above all she loved spending quality time with her parents, children and brother. She is survived by, parents, Paul and Sylvia (Herrera) Ortega; children,...

Richard W. Garcia, 62, passed away November 2, 2018. He was born June 11, 1956 to Guadalupe and Jennie (Montoya) Garcia who both preceded him in death, along with his granddaughter, Angelica Elanie Espinoza; stepdaughter Kimberly. Richard loved to fish and watch the Broncos. His favorite fresca was Bushlight, he loved Saturday Pancakes and calling his family on the phone and saying “Eeeh damnit and Hey Darling”. Richard served in the Army and was always willing to lend a...

Edwin J. Lopez, 88, passed away on October 16, 2018. He was born September 18, 1930 to the union of Jose Amadeo Sr. and Vicentan B. (Leyba) Lopez who both precede him in death, along with; mother of his children Ernestine Lopez; son, Terry Lopez; brothers, Henry D. and Joe E. Lopez. Edwin was a Korean War Veteran, serving 4 years in the Marines. He retired with over 30 years of service from Pueblo Army Depot. Edwin loved to go to Cripple Creek and was an avid sports fan. His team...

Jaylon Morgan, 26, passed away Nov. 1, 2018. He was born Aug. 1, 1992 in Pueblo, CO to the proud parents, GlenMorgan and Lori Montano. He is preceded in death by; grandfather, Glenword “Bubba” Morgan; grandmother, Georgia Montano; aunt, Vanessa Morgan; and uncle, Darrell Nance. He was a graduate of Pueblo South High School, Class of 2012. He was an Electrician Apprentice for the IEBW Local #111. Jaylon was always ambitious for success. He Always...

Phoebe Ann Duran, 43, passed away October 27, 2018. She was born February 8, 1975 to Marcellino Duran and Gloria Duran. She is preceded in death by her father, Marcellino Duran. Phoebe loved watching the Broncos play on Sundays and playing softball. She enjoyed watching her kids play baseball and racing cars. Above all she loved spending time with her family. She leaves behind to cherish her memory; children, Jeremy Duran, Sarah Romero, Samantha, Michael and Ronnie Maldonado; mother, Gloria...