Raymond Julius Esquibel, Sr., was born in Portland, Colorado, on April 12, 1942, to Manuel and Lucy (Rodriguez) Esquibel. He passed away on September 21, 2023, in Pueblo, Colorado, surrounded by his loving family. Raymond grew up in Florence, Colorado. After graduating high school, he achieved a bachelor's degree in accounting from the University of Southern Colorado in Pueblo. He worked for over 25 years at A.P. Green Refractories in Pueblo as an accountant. He then worked for Colorado...

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Georgia Louise O’Dell. She was born September 7, 1958, in Pueblo, Colorado, and passed away peacefully on September 18, 2023, in Cañon City, Colorado. Georgia was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend. She is survived by her children’s father; Dale Melton: Children; Dawn Michelle Johnson O’Dell, Jenna (Patner) Misty Louise Atkins, and Justin Mathew Melton: Son-In-Law; Jerry...

Michael (Mike) Bell unexpectedly passed away after a brief illness in Colorado on September 17, 2023, at 65 years of age. Mike was a caring husband and father, avid traveler and hunter, and lover of the outdoors. He lived a life rich in experiences that he loved sharing with his family and friends. In his retirement, Mike enjoyed driving his red Corvette, planning and taking family trips, and spending time at his mountain home in Colorado. As the sage and patriarch of the family, Mike could...

Patricia S. Toombs, 72, of Penrose, Colorado passed away on Thursday, September 14, 2023, at 10:00 pm. Patty is survived by her children; Debbie McNicholas of Florence, and Candy McCauley of Colorado Springs: Grandchildren; James McNicholas of Cañon City, Stacy (Tyrel) Stultz of Leadville, Erin Ogden (Chris Lemke) of DE Beque, Brayden Ogden of Colorado Springs, Mikole Ogden of Colorado Springs. Great Grandchildren; Seth Douty (Heather Reisch) of Canon City, Addie Jean McNicholas of...

Stanley William Kimmick, 85, passed away on September 13, 2023. He was born January 19, 1938, in Cañon City to Rudolph and Margaret Marie Trella Kimmick. Stanley was a lifelong resident of Cañon City and worked many jobs throughout his life. He was a true Colorado native who loved fishing, hunting, and watching old westerns. Stanley loved the outdoors and spending time with family. He is survived by his children: Rick Kimmick, Michael Kimmick, Diana (Clay) Phillips, Jeremy...

Paula Watson, 74, of Canon City, Colorado,  peacefully passed away on September 11, 2023. She was born on April 29, 1949, in Pueblo, Colorado, to her parents Anna Tobey and Walter H Olin; Adopted Parents, Lee A Day, Iris King and Doyle Eugene Tobey. Paula is survived by her loving children, Larry Lee Watson Jr. and Barby Watson; grandchildren and a great grandchild. She is preceded in death by her parents, as well as her children Robby Watson, Mindy Watson; her grandson Tanner...

Roger Wendell Pennington, 61, of Cañon City, died September 9, 2023. He was born January 24, 1962, in Cañon City, Colorado, to Wendell A. and Barbara (Mayo-Giem) Pennington. He spent most of his life being a mechanic and heavy equipment operator. He enjoyed playing music, gardening, doing artwork, and spending time in nature. He married his wife, Trish (Wonnell) Pennington on June 22, 1981. Roger is survived by his wife: children; Leon (Olivia) Pennington and Natasha (Daniel)...

William “Bill” Tomberlin Weatherill was born September 16, 1936, in Sterling, Colorado to William P. and Helen Weatherill. He had two older siblings, Joe and Patricia Weatherill, and his “little brother” Jim Weatherill. Bill graduated from Sterling High School, where he excelled at football and track. After high school, he attended Northeastern Junior College in Sterling, then went on to finish his bachelor’s degree in physical education at Western State...

Sandra, 75, passed away peacefully, with her family by her side, on September 8, 2023.  Sandra was born to Lonny White and Elanor Ziolkowski White on December 18, 1947, in Pueblo, Colorado. The family moved to Rockvale, Colorado when she was 4 years old. Sandra attended school in Rockvale through 8th grade, then attended Florence High School, where she graduated in 1965.  Sandra worked at Estes Industries from 1966 to 1973.  She married Joseph Lippis Sr. at St Patricks...

Sharon Mae Gilbertson, beloved daughter, sister, wife, Mom, Nana, Neena, and friend, passed peacefully at home on Monday, September 4, 2023. Sharon was born October 3, 1942, in Bisbee Arizona, to Eva and Alfred Ham, joined as the youngest siblings to Joan and Melba. Sharon married Edwin Snell (deceased) in 1957 and welcomed four beautiful daughters. Preceded in death by her late daughter Duree and celebrated in life today by, Lezlie “Vee” (Gerry) Golden, Cheree (Bradley) Gunter,...

Raymond Julius Esquibel, Sr., was born in Portland, Colorado, on April 12, 1942, to Manuel and Lucy (Rodriguez) Esquibel. He passed away on September 21, 2023, in Pueblo, Colorado, surrounded by his loving family. Raymond grew up in Florence, Colorado. After graduating high school, he achieved a bachelor's degree in accounting from the University of Southern Colorado in Pueblo. He worked for over 25 years at A.P. Green Refractories in Pueblo as an accountant. He then worked for Colorado...

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Georgia Louise O’Dell. She was born September 7, 1958, in Pueblo, Colorado, and passed away peacefully on September 18, 2023, in Cañon City, Colorado. Georgia was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend. She is survived by her children’s father; Dale Melton: Children; Dawn Michelle Johnson O’Dell, Jenna (Patner) Misty Louise Atkins, and Justin Mathew Melton: Son-In-Law; Jerry...

Michael (Mike) Bell unexpectedly passed away after a brief illness in Colorado on September 17, 2023, at 65 years of age. Mike was a caring husband and father, avid traveler and hunter, and lover of the outdoors. He lived a life rich in experiences that he loved sharing with his family and friends. In his retirement, Mike enjoyed driving his red Corvette, planning and taking family trips, and spending time at his mountain home in Colorado. As the sage and patriarch of the family, Mike could...

Patricia S. Toombs, 72, of Penrose, Colorado passed away on Thursday, September 14, 2023, at 10:00 pm. Patty is survived by her children; Debbie McNicholas of Florence, and Candy McCauley of Colorado Springs: Grandchildren; James McNicholas of Cañon City, Stacy (Tyrel) Stultz of Leadville, Erin Ogden (Chris Lemke) of DE Beque, Brayden Ogden of Colorado Springs, Mikole Ogden of Colorado Springs. Great Grandchildren; Seth Douty (Heather Reisch) of Canon City, Addie Jean McNicholas of...

Stanley William Kimmick, 85, passed away on September 13, 2023. He was born January 19, 1938, in Cañon City to Rudolph and Margaret Marie Trella Kimmick. Stanley was a lifelong resident of Cañon City and worked many jobs throughout his life. He was a true Colorado native who loved fishing, hunting, and watching old westerns. Stanley loved the outdoors and spending time with family. He is survived by his children: Rick Kimmick, Michael Kimmick, Diana (Clay) Phillips, Jeremy...

Paula Watson, 74, of Canon City, Colorado,  peacefully passed away on September 11, 2023. She was born on April 29, 1949, in Pueblo, Colorado, to her parents Anna Tobey and Walter H Olin; Adopted Parents, Lee A Day, Iris King and Doyle Eugene Tobey. Paula is survived by her loving children, Larry Lee Watson Jr. and Barby Watson; grandchildren and a great grandchild. She is preceded in death by her parents, as well as her children Robby Watson, Mindy Watson; her grandson Tanner...

Roger Wendell Pennington, 61, of Cañon City, died September 9, 2023. He was born January 24, 1962, in Cañon City, Colorado, to Wendell A. and Barbara (Mayo-Giem) Pennington. He spent most of his life being a mechanic and heavy equipment operator. He enjoyed playing music, gardening, doing artwork, and spending time in nature. He married his wife, Trish (Wonnell) Pennington on June 22, 1981. Roger is survived by his wife: children; Leon (Olivia) Pennington and Natasha (Daniel)...

William “Bill” Tomberlin Weatherill was born September 16, 1936, in Sterling, Colorado to William P. and Helen Weatherill. He had two older siblings, Joe and Patricia Weatherill, and his “little brother” Jim Weatherill. Bill graduated from Sterling High School, where he excelled at football and track. After high school, he attended Northeastern Junior College in Sterling, then went on to finish his bachelor’s degree in physical education at Western State...

Sandra, 75, passed away peacefully, with her family by her side, on September 8, 2023.  Sandra was born to Lonny White and Elanor Ziolkowski White on December 18, 1947, in Pueblo, Colorado. The family moved to Rockvale, Colorado when she was 4 years old. Sandra attended school in Rockvale through 8th grade, then attended Florence High School, where she graduated in 1965.  Sandra worked at Estes Industries from 1966 to 1973.  She married Joseph Lippis Sr. at St Patricks...

Sharon Mae Gilbertson, beloved daughter, sister, wife, Mom, Nana, Neena, and friend, passed peacefully at home on Monday, September 4, 2023. Sharon was born October 3, 1942, in Bisbee Arizona, to Eva and Alfred Ham, joined as the youngest siblings to Joan and Melba. Sharon married Edwin Snell (deceased) in 1957 and welcomed four beautiful daughters. Preceded in death by her late daughter Duree and celebrated in life today by, Lezlie “Vee” (Gerry) Golden, Cheree (Bradley) Gunter,...