All Obituaries

Edward Gordon Dean, affectionately known as “Gordon”, 69, passed away April 5, 2024. A lifetime Puebloan, he was born Aug. 9, 1954 to Viola Mae Neff, she precedes him in death along with his brother, Richard E. Russell and his uncle, Jerry Powell. Edward was a big fan of the Ohio State Buccs and the Cleveland Indians. He loved music, motorcycles and ice cream sandwiches. Edward worked at the Southside King Soopers from the age of 17 until he retired in 2002. Most of all he loved...

Dolores Rita Valverde, 84, passed away peacefully at her home in Pueblo, Colorado on April 5, 2024. Dolores was born July 21, 1939 in Raton, New Mexico. She grew up in Las Vegas, NM and La Junta, CO. She is preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Romero; father, Jose Valverde; mother, Julia Medina; stepfather, Juan Medina; brothers, Robert Valverde and Lawrence Valverde; sister, Irene Romero; and great grandson, Angelo Montour. Dolores attended the Colorado School for the Deaf and Blind in...

Marvin Burl Willis II, affectionately known as “Bubba”, was born June 16, 1964 to the late Marvin and Curlie Willis I. He accepted Christ at an early age and joined Union Missionary Baptist Church, West Blocton, Alabama. He received his education in the Bibb County School System and joined the United States Army upon graduation. He was united in Holy Matrimony to Diane Keifer on November 19, 1986. From this union two children were born; Crystal Mae Willis and Marvin Burl...

Ervin Ronald Romero, 67, passed away March 22, 2024. A lifetime Puebloan, he was born on October 1, 1956 to Lucille (Martinez) Romero. Preceded in death by his mother, Lucille Vigil; grandmothers, Sadie Romero and Lorencita Schrawyer; brothers, Floyd Romero and Isadore Romero. Ervin was very proud to be involved with Project Adelante. He also attended Southern Colorado State College and worked for the Air Force Academy. Ervin is survived by his wife, Linda Escobedo Romero; children, Ramona...

Monica Jay Bobian, 59, passed away on April 7, 2024. Born in Anchorage, Alaska on December 26, 1964 to Richard and Joanne “Pam” Sena. Monica is preceded in death by her daughters, Chanae Bobian, Juli Cordova, RaeJean Lucero and Shawna Gurule; her father-in-law, Andy Bobian and her loving grandparents. Monica enjoyed shopping and watching her grandchildren, nieces and nephews play all types of sports in her free time. She loved helping everyone she could, and others often looked...

Charles “Howie” Gore IV, 75, passed away October 12,2023 in Pueblo, CO. He was born March 15, 1948, in Washington to Charles H. and Pauline D. Gore, both precede him in death along with his daughter, Breena F. Gore. Howie was a fantastic artist. He loved to be outdoors and in nature. He was always willing to try and learn new things. Howie loved people and never really knew a stranger. He had a love for life. Howie is survived by his sister, Michell Pennington; daughter, Heidi...

Myrna Zanetell, born Oct. 13, 1941, was a gift of Our Father to all who came to call her name. Daughter of Arthur Springer and Della (Johnson) Springer. Myrna grew up in Lakewood Colorado graduating from Lakewood High School in May, 1959. Myrna commenced a year of study at Colorado College, after which she focused on a secretarial career. In September, 1960 she met her husband to be at the Colorado School of Mines.  On June 30, 1962, Myrna and Joe exchanged marriage vows at Our Lady...

Javier Joaquin Garcia, 14, passed away April 2, 2024. A lifetime Puebloan, he was born December 7, 2009 to proud parents, Dominic and Jennifer (Barela) Garcia. He was preceded in death by his brother, Dominic Garcia; grandparents, Andres and Marie Garcia; and uncle, Ezequiel “Zeke” Garcia. Javier was a student at Las Animas Online Academy, but he loved his PAA family. He loved riding bikes, both BMX and dirt. He was an expert at riding wheelies. He enjoyed cruising, riding...

Jose J. Diaz, 90, peacefully passed away on April 5, 2024. A lifetime Puebloan, he was born April 9, 1933, to proud parents Leopaldo and Concepcion (Garcia) Diaz, both precede him in death along with his wife Rita B. Diaz; and his siblings, Joaquin (Cordelia) Diaz, Manuel (Maria) Diaz, Luther Diaz, Leo (Hope) Diaz, Elaine (Mario) Cruz, Vera (Max) Apodaca and Sophie McIlwain. Jose was a trailblazer in Television Communications for Channel 5 with 40 yrs. of service. Sharing his wealth of...

Josiah J. Gonzales Lucero, 13, passed away March 30, 2024. He was born in New Mexico on January 20, 2011 to proud parents, Valerie C.A. (Gonzales) Sandoval and Jeffrey Lucero. Josiah is preceded in death by his grandma, Maria Lucero; great grandma, Amalia Montaña; and aunt, Evangeline Gonzales. Josiah was a 7th grader at Skyview Middle School. He loved pranking everyone and had such a great sense of humor. Josiah had a heart of gold and enjoyed sharing his love with everyone. Josiah...