Bonnie Richards, 91, of Florence, Colorado, went to be with her Lord and Savior on March 5, 2026. Bonnie, lovingly known as “Granny” to so many, was born April 6, 1934, in Boughton, Arkansas, to Homer and Ruby Rhoads. She carried a strong faith and servant’s heart throughout her life. On July 9, 1951, Bonnie married the love of her life, Lee Richards. Together they built a life centered on family, faith, and service. In the 1970s they moved their family to Florence, ...

Elaine Shirley Woolsey, lovingly known as "Gramma", passed away peacefully on February 28, 2026, in Canon City, Colorado, at the remarkable age of 97. Born on December 21, 1928, in Mankato, Kansas, Elaine lived a life filled with love, dedication, and cherished memories. Elaine was the daughter of Harry and Alta Young, a close-knit family and grew up alongside her brothers Merle Young, Carl Young, and Lloyd Young, all of whom preceded her in death. She carried the values of hard ...

Kathryn Ann Gardina went to be with the Lord on March 1, 2026. Kathryn (Kathy) was born in Olean, New York on August 5, 1950 to Laura (Czyzyk) and Francis Gardina. She was the oldest of five children, growing up in Mount Vernon, Ohio. Kathryn traveled to all the continents and thirty-two states. She was very fond of her pet cats: Cinnamon, Sweetness, Blessed, Sebastian, Sparky, and Daffodil. Kathy was a candystriper in high school. Her first job was as a nurse aide. Later, Kathryn was a ...

Joseph Charles Vicari, lovingly known as “Papa Joe,” passed away peacefully on February 27, 2026, in Cañon City, Colorado, at the age of 88. He was born on December 21, 1937, in Gloucester, Massachusetts, to Charles and Alice Vicari. Joe proudly served his country in the United States Army, where he worked as a dental assistant. Following his service, he built a successful career as a Plant Manager for Salem Oil and Grease, a leather tanning company, where he faithfully ...

Donald Ray Atencio, 74, of Canon City, Colorado, was called to the Lord unexpectedly on Friday, February 27, 2026, in Canon City, Colorado. Don was born on April 9, 1951, in Salida, Colorado, to Ralph and Irene Atencio. He graduated from Canon City High School in 1970 and went on to join the National Guard. He worked at Western Forge for 13 years and then at Portec for 34 years. Don was known for his gentle kindness, generosity, helping hand, loving spirit, and for always being there ...

Iris Ann McBride of Williamsburg, Colorado passed away on February 25, 2026 in Pueblo, Colorado. Iris was born to John and Virginia McBride (nee Conard) in Otero County on September 30, 1941. She was raised in Manzanola, Colorado with her siblings Harold and Janet. Iris graduated from Manazola High School in 1959. She then attended Otero Junior College in La Junta, Colorado, where she met her future husband David Richard Batchelor. Afterwards, Iris moved to Denver and lived in the Denver ...

A stoic cowboy rides off into the eternal open frontier.  ARLO VANCE DUPONT, 90, passed away peacefully on February 25, 2026 with family by his side. Arlo was an honest, hardworking man, and a devoted husband to his late wife of 67 years, Jean. As a father, grandfather, and great-grandfather he was a steady example of integrity and commitment to family. He is survived by his children Bob (Suzanne), Dan (Petey), Vickie (Mark), Bruce, and Mike; his grandchildren Melissa (Jon), Danielle ...

Timothy “Tim” Rash passed away on February 24, 2026, in Canon City, Colorado, at the age of 67. Tim was born on June 23, 1958, in Maryland to Ronald Leroy Rash and Katherine Ellen Smith. After graduating high school, he served his country in both the United States Air Force and the United States Army. While in the Air Force, he worked as a jet mechanic, and later served as an artilleryman in the Army. Following his military service, Tim spent most of his life working as a ...

Michelle Werner, 55, of Pueblo West, CO, passed away of natural causes on February 16, 2026. The daughter of Robert E. and Nancy Swisher Werner, she was born in Pueblo, CO on March 2, 1970. Michelle attended Canon City schools and graduated from Canon City High School in 1988 and attended Mesa State University. Michelle was a CNA and the caregiver for her son Jacob from his birth until his death in 2024. Jacob, with his special-needs care, was her joy. Her faith was very strong. She ...

Lynda Louise Lock, 77, of Canon City, CO, passed away February 15, 2026 with her daughters at her side. She was born January 6, 1949, in Monte Vista, CO to Keith and Fay Marsh. She spent her youth in Monte Vista, Wheatland, WY, and Montrose, CO, before moving to Florence, CO, at 16. She graduated as the valedictorian of Florence High School class of 1966. Her life changed forever in January 1967 when she was involved in a car/train accident which left her a paraplegic, but that didn't slow ...

Bonnie Richards, 91, of Florence, Colorado, went to be with her Lord and Savior on March 5, 2026. Bonnie, lovingly known as “Granny” to so many, was born April 6, 1934, in Boughton, Arkansas, to Homer and Ruby Rhoads. She carried a strong faith and servant’s heart throughout her life. On July 9, 1951, Bonnie married the love of her life, Lee Richards. Together they built a life centered on family, faith, and service. In the 1970s they moved their family to Florence, ...

Elaine Shirley Woolsey, lovingly known as "Gramma", passed away peacefully on February 28, 2026, in Canon City, Colorado, at the remarkable age of 97. Born on December 21, 1928, in Mankato, Kansas, Elaine lived a life filled with love, dedication, and cherished memories. Elaine was the daughter of Harry and Alta Young, a close-knit family and grew up alongside her brothers Merle Young, Carl Young, and Lloyd Young, all of whom preceded her in death. She carried the values of hard ...

Kathryn Ann Gardina went to be with the Lord on March 1, 2026. Kathryn (Kathy) was born in Olean, New York on August 5, 1950 to Laura (Czyzyk) and Francis Gardina. She was the oldest of five children, growing up in Mount Vernon, Ohio. Kathryn traveled to all the continents and thirty-two states. She was very fond of her pet cats: Cinnamon, Sweetness, Blessed, Sebastian, Sparky, and Daffodil. Kathy was a candystriper in high school. Her first job was as a nurse aide. Later, Kathryn was a ...

Joseph Charles Vicari, lovingly known as “Papa Joe,” passed away peacefully on February 27, 2026, in Cañon City, Colorado, at the age of 88. He was born on December 21, 1937, in Gloucester, Massachusetts, to Charles and Alice Vicari. Joe proudly served his country in the United States Army, where he worked as a dental assistant. Following his service, he built a successful career as a Plant Manager for Salem Oil and Grease, a leather tanning company, where he faithfully ...

Donald Ray Atencio, 74, of Canon City, Colorado, was called to the Lord unexpectedly on Friday, February 27, 2026, in Canon City, Colorado. Don was born on April 9, 1951, in Salida, Colorado, to Ralph and Irene Atencio. He graduated from Canon City High School in 1970 and went on to join the National Guard. He worked at Western Forge for 13 years and then at Portec for 34 years. Don was known for his gentle kindness, generosity, helping hand, loving spirit, and for always being there ...

Iris Ann McBride of Williamsburg, Colorado passed away on February 25, 2026 in Pueblo, Colorado. Iris was born to John and Virginia McBride (nee Conard) in Otero County on September 30, 1941. She was raised in Manzanola, Colorado with her siblings Harold and Janet. Iris graduated from Manazola High School in 1959. She then attended Otero Junior College in La Junta, Colorado, where she met her future husband David Richard Batchelor. Afterwards, Iris moved to Denver and lived in the Denver ...

A stoic cowboy rides off into the eternal open frontier.  ARLO VANCE DUPONT, 90, passed away peacefully on February 25, 2026 with family by his side. Arlo was an honest, hardworking man, and a devoted husband to his late wife of 67 years, Jean. As a father, grandfather, and great-grandfather he was a steady example of integrity and commitment to family. He is survived by his children Bob (Suzanne), Dan (Petey), Vickie (Mark), Bruce, and Mike; his grandchildren Melissa (Jon), Danielle ...

Timothy “Tim” Rash passed away on February 24, 2026, in Canon City, Colorado, at the age of 67. Tim was born on June 23, 1958, in Maryland to Ronald Leroy Rash and Katherine Ellen Smith. After graduating high school, he served his country in both the United States Air Force and the United States Army. While in the Air Force, he worked as a jet mechanic, and later served as an artilleryman in the Army. Following his military service, Tim spent most of his life working as a ...

Michelle Werner, 55, of Pueblo West, CO, passed away of natural causes on February 16, 2026. The daughter of Robert E. and Nancy Swisher Werner, she was born in Pueblo, CO on March 2, 1970. Michelle attended Canon City schools and graduated from Canon City High School in 1988 and attended Mesa State University. Michelle was a CNA and the caregiver for her son Jacob from his birth until his death in 2024. Jacob, with his special-needs care, was her joy. Her faith was very strong. She ...

Lynda Louise Lock, 77, of Canon City, CO, passed away February 15, 2026 with her daughters at her side. She was born January 6, 1949, in Monte Vista, CO to Keith and Fay Marsh. She spent her youth in Monte Vista, Wheatland, WY, and Montrose, CO, before moving to Florence, CO, at 16. She graduated as the valedictorian of Florence High School class of 1966. Her life changed forever in January 1967 when she was involved in a car/train accident which left her a paraplegic, but that didn't slow ...