All Obituaries

Carl Lee Wheeler received his wings on April 23, 2024. Born on February 17, 1948, in Spokane, Washington to Dewitt Philip Wheeler and Mary C. Randeau. He is preceded in death by his parents. Carl is survived by his legal guardian of many years, The Arc of Pueblo, and his many caregivers with Care, Inc. Carl was a true champion in terms of self-advocating for himself. Carl enjoyed watching Bela Lugosi play Dracula, and Boris Karloff as Frankenstein, he would spend hours watching these classic...

Anthony Mark Garcia, 63, affectionately known as "Tony", passed away April 14, 2024. A lifetime Puebloan, he was born Nov. 24, 1960 to parents, Francisco and Theresa (Luna) Garcia. Both precede him in death along with his siblings, Francine Garcia Gray and Ronald Garcia; nephew, Martin Raymond Ayala, and nieces, Guainana Liz Padilla and Deneane Andrea Gray. Anthony was a 1980 graduate from Central High School and then went on to proudly serve 10+ years in the United States Marine...

Khyree Dawayne Stevenson, 23, passed away on April 9, 2024. He was born April 14, 2000 in Pittsburg, PA. to proud parents, Jason D. Stevenson and Tequia Kizzie. He is preceded in death by his grandmother, Kim Stevenson. Khyree graduated from Sand Creek High School in Colorado Springs. He loved to travel, snowboarding, surfing, hiking and was an excellent photographer. Khyree was very adventurous and was a daredevil. His animals were his babies. He had a big heart, wanting to help anyone in...

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...

Phillip Bravo, affectionately known as “Ron”, 65, passed away April 24, 2024. He was born August 7, 1958 to parents, Eutiquio and Jennie Bravo. Both precede him in death along with his wife, Sheila Bravo; sisters, Gail Bravo and Shirley Bravo. Uncle Ron enjoyed doing woodwork, watching western movies, and cooking for his family and friends. He was known as “The Chef”. Ron had a big heart, helping anyone in need, he was always helping all the spiders. He spoiled the...

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...

Donna L. Bonty, 61, passed away April 22, 2024. She was born April 21, 1963 in Chicago, Illinois to parents, Wilfred Cargill and Diane Stewart, both precede her in death. Donna worked at Innotrac as a team leader. She loved Game of Thrones, enjoyed coloring and her mobile game, Words with Friends. Donna was an avid reader, she had so many books. She was very outgoing and had a great personality. Donna had the biggest smile that would light up the room upon her entrance, she was truly a...

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...