Betty Ann Cleveland, Longtime Canon City resident Betty Cleveland passed away June 30th in the compassionate care of Sangre de Cristo Hospice. Born near Divide, CO on March 28, 1935, Betty spent most of her youth growing up on the west side of Colorado Springs. She married into the military life and spent many years travelling, including Europe. Betty returned to Colorado Springs before moving to Simla and eventually Canon City in 1999.Betty is survived by brothers Ralph and Donald Murdoch, ...

Doris Irene Duensing Cunningham was born in Thayer County, Nebraska, on February 25, 1935. She was baptized on March 10, 1935, and confirmed in her faith on April 10, 1949. Doris grew up in Eden, Idaho, a place she always held close to her heart. In the early 1960s, Doris moved to Denver, Colorado, where she met and married Richard Cunningham on October 1, 1961, at St. John’s Lutheran Church. Together they built a life rooted in love, faith, and family. After the birth of their son ...

In loving Memory of Nora Eilen Dechant and Dora Ellen Bastian Beloved identical sisters born on July 13,1947 in Nevada shared a lifelong bond that remained unbroken throughout their 78 years of life. Nora passed away on June 6, 2026, and Dora followed on June 7, 2026. After a lifetime that began side by side, they will now be laid to rest together. Though their life with us was far too short Nora and Dora brought immense love, hope, and light to our lives. They will be forever remembered ...

Mariano Patricio Padilla, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away surrounded by the love of his family June 17, 2026, at his home in Canon City, Colorado.  Born on July 22, 1948, to Fannie Gaalaas and Dilo Orlando Padilla, Mariano lived a life defined by hard work, dedication, and an unwavering commitment to those he loved. On May 28, 1966, he married the love of his life, Elaine Josephine Padilla. Together they built a family rooted in ...

Cheryl Marie Chavez, age 70, passed away at home on 17 June 2026 of natural causes. Cheryl was very loved by her many friends, family, and colleagues, and will be sorely missed by all. A native of Colorado Springs, Cheryl graduated from Coronado High School. After college, she worked at the United States Air Force Academy and moved up to higher and more responsible positions during her career of more than 40 years as an Air Force civilian working in Manpower. Cheryl’s love of ...

In loving memory of Lynda Johnson Lynda Lee Johnson, age 77, passed away on Monday, June 15, 2026 with her loving family by her side. Born on December 25, 1948 in Long Beach, California. Lynda lived a life defined by love, strength, kindness, and devotion to her family and friends. She touched countless lives with her generous heart, warm, beautiful smile, and unwavering support of those she loved. Though our hearts are broken, we take comfort in knowing she is at peace. She is survived by ...

Bobby Lee Reed of Westcliffe Colorado passed away on June 12th, 2026. Bobby was born to the late Alva and Inez Reed in Pueblo on February 15th, 1955. Bobby grew up with his Grandma Pearl Nelhs in the rural mountain side outside of Saguache Colorado. After high school, Bobby joined the army and started what could only be described as the best years of his life. He was awarded the national defense service medal and earned the parachute and rifle expert badges while being part of the 307th ...

Wayne Edward Coble, 72, went to heaven on May 21, 2026 in Penrose, Colorado. He was born in Denison, Texas on January 8, 1954 to Clifton Coble Sr. and Peggy Jewel (John’s) Coble. Wayne served in the United States Army for 20+ years. Towards the end of Wayne's military career, Wayne was in charge of Fort Carson's mounted Color Guard. After the military, Wayne was able to fully retire into to his passion, the equestrian life: training, farrier, breeding and boarding, which Wayne truly ...

Gene Omer Naugle, a devoted veterinarian, outdoorsman, and lifelong horseman, passed away May 19, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of hard work, quiet strength, and deep love for both animals and family. Gene was born on May 17, 1940, in Imperial, Nebraska, to Oval Naugle and Lois Ashmore Naugle. He grew up on a rural Nebraska farm where horses were central to daily life. They were not only essential for farming but also served as transportation—carrying him to a one-room ...

Geoffery (Geoff) Lynn Ormandy, born on December 21, 1943, in Washington D.C., was called home to the loving embrace of Christ on May 14, 2026. Geoff was preceded in death by his sister, Sandra (Sandy) Johnson; mother, Norma (Lynne) Ormandy; and father, Lesley (Les) Ormandy. Geoff grew up in Duluth, Minnesota and loved to tell stories of camping, hunting, and fishing in the north woods. After attending the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Geoff enlisted in the US Army during the ...

Betty Ann Cleveland, Longtime Canon City resident Betty Cleveland passed away June 30th in the compassionate care of Sangre de Cristo Hospice. Born near Divide, CO on March 28, 1935, Betty spent most of her youth growing up on the west side of Colorado Springs. She married into the military life and spent many years travelling, including Europe. Betty returned to Colorado Springs before moving to Simla and eventually Canon City in 1999.Betty is survived by brothers Ralph and Donald Murdoch, ...

Doris Irene Duensing Cunningham was born in Thayer County, Nebraska, on February 25, 1935. She was baptized on March 10, 1935, and confirmed in her faith on April 10, 1949. Doris grew up in Eden, Idaho, a place she always held close to her heart. In the early 1960s, Doris moved to Denver, Colorado, where she met and married Richard Cunningham on October 1, 1961, at St. John’s Lutheran Church. Together they built a life rooted in love, faith, and family. After the birth of their son ...

In loving Memory of Nora Eilen Dechant and Dora Ellen Bastian Beloved identical sisters born on July 13,1947 in Nevada shared a lifelong bond that remained unbroken throughout their 78 years of life. Nora passed away on June 6, 2026, and Dora followed on June 7, 2026. After a lifetime that began side by side, they will now be laid to rest together. Though their life with us was far too short Nora and Dora brought immense love, hope, and light to our lives. They will be forever remembered ...

Mariano Patricio Padilla, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away surrounded by the love of his family June 17, 2026, at his home in Canon City, Colorado.  Born on July 22, 1948, to Fannie Gaalaas and Dilo Orlando Padilla, Mariano lived a life defined by hard work, dedication, and an unwavering commitment to those he loved. On May 28, 1966, he married the love of his life, Elaine Josephine Padilla. Together they built a family rooted in ...

Cheryl Marie Chavez, age 70, passed away at home on 17 June 2026 of natural causes. Cheryl was very loved by her many friends, family, and colleagues, and will be sorely missed by all. A native of Colorado Springs, Cheryl graduated from Coronado High School. After college, she worked at the United States Air Force Academy and moved up to higher and more responsible positions during her career of more than 40 years as an Air Force civilian working in Manpower. Cheryl’s love of ...

In loving memory of Lynda Johnson Lynda Lee Johnson, age 77, passed away on Monday, June 15, 2026 with her loving family by her side. Born on December 25, 1948 in Long Beach, California. Lynda lived a life defined by love, strength, kindness, and devotion to her family and friends. She touched countless lives with her generous heart, warm, beautiful smile, and unwavering support of those she loved. Though our hearts are broken, we take comfort in knowing she is at peace. She is survived by ...

Bobby Lee Reed of Westcliffe Colorado passed away on June 12th, 2026. Bobby was born to the late Alva and Inez Reed in Pueblo on February 15th, 1955. Bobby grew up with his Grandma Pearl Nelhs in the rural mountain side outside of Saguache Colorado. After high school, Bobby joined the army and started what could only be described as the best years of his life. He was awarded the national defense service medal and earned the parachute and rifle expert badges while being part of the 307th ...

Wayne Edward Coble, 72, went to heaven on May 21, 2026 in Penrose, Colorado. He was born in Denison, Texas on January 8, 1954 to Clifton Coble Sr. and Peggy Jewel (John’s) Coble. Wayne served in the United States Army for 20+ years. Towards the end of Wayne's military career, Wayne was in charge of Fort Carson's mounted Color Guard. After the military, Wayne was able to fully retire into to his passion, the equestrian life: training, farrier, breeding and boarding, which Wayne truly ...

Gene Omer Naugle, a devoted veterinarian, outdoorsman, and lifelong horseman, passed away May 19, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of hard work, quiet strength, and deep love for both animals and family. Gene was born on May 17, 1940, in Imperial, Nebraska, to Oval Naugle and Lois Ashmore Naugle. He grew up on a rural Nebraska farm where horses were central to daily life. They were not only essential for farming but also served as transportation—carrying him to a one-room ...

Geoffery (Geoff) Lynn Ormandy, born on December 21, 1943, in Washington D.C., was called home to the loving embrace of Christ on May 14, 2026. Geoff was preceded in death by his sister, Sandra (Sandy) Johnson; mother, Norma (Lynne) Ormandy; and father, Lesley (Les) Ormandy. Geoff grew up in Duluth, Minnesota and loved to tell stories of camping, hunting, and fishing in the north woods. After attending the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Geoff enlisted in the US Army during the ...