Kyle Brennan-Lee Hoffman of Canon City passed away November 9, 2019.  He was born in Canon City, CO to Harvey and Paula Hoffman on April 28, 2000. Kyle enjoyed the outdoors. His favorite pastimes were hunting, fishing, mudding, cruising, hanging out with his friends and camping with his family.  His future plan was to enroll into Intellitech to become a mechanic and then join the military which has always been his lifelong dream. He is survived by his parents, Harvey and...

Matthew Jerome Ellis passed away at the age of 41 on Saturday, November 9, 2019 in the residence he shared with his wife. Born, Matthew Jerome Cordova, on September 9, 1978 in Canon City, CO, Matt grew up in Canon City where he graduated high school in 1996. While in high school, Matt spent countless hours with his rodeo friends, bronc riding. After high school, he became an electrician and a volunteer fireman until he made the ultimate decision to dedicate 15 years of service to Fremont...

    Joelene Kay Johnson passed away on November 8, 2019 in Canon City, Colorado.  Jo was born January 10, 1940 in Oberlin, Kansas to Joseph and Sylvia (Gilliland) Martin.  She was the oldest of two children. Her father was a farmer and her mother ran a beauty salon and antique store.  After graduating high school, Jo took a job with Frontier Airlines which took her to Denver, Colorado, and eventually to a different job in the downtown Majestic office...

Edith Mae Masar passed away peacefully in her home on November 8, 2019.  Edith was born on February 5, 1929 in Brainard, NE to parents Adolph and Mary Pytlik.  Edith had one older brother Robert.  She grew up in Brainard graduating valedictorian of her high school class in 1946.  After high school she attended the College of Saint Mary in Omaha, NE where she received her teaching certificate.  Edith met her husband Paul Anthony Masar in Omaha when they were cast in...

Wendell R. Helton of Canon City passed away November 5, 2019. He was born August 24, 1939 in Colorado Springs, CO to Kerval and LaVone (Bryant) Helton. Wendell graduated from General William J. Palmer High School in 1957. He later relocated to Canon City, CO where he owned and operated an Insulation & Drywall contracting business.         Wendell was a great role model for his kids & grand kids. He truly enjoyed taking his grandchildren hunting...

Lillie Faye Green, 98, passed away November 5, 2019. Graveside service, 11AM Thursday, November 14, 2019, Mountain Vale Cemetery, Canon City, CO. Onlinecondolenceswww.holtfamilyfuneralhomes.com

Betty Johansen was born on Aug. 10, 1937 in Claremont, NH.  Having fallen in love with the Wet Mountain Valley and the Sangre de Cristo Mountains in her 60’s, she moved to CO where she and husband Mikal built their own home and lived happily as residents of Westcliffe for more than 15 years. Betty was a consummate quilter, crafter and hobbyist, active in the local community where she and her friends have donated hundreds of quilts to the sick, dying and grieving thru their...

Mary Ann Vuolo passed peacefully and graciously away from this life on October 29, 2019 at her daughter’s home in Penrose, Colorado. Mary Ann Vuolo was born November 14, 1942 with her fraternal twin sister Barbara Kalaka in Brooklyn, New York to Leonard and Tessie Kalaka. Mary Ann married Robert Vuolo on October 16, 1965. They had an amazing 54 year marriage.  Mary Ann and Robert traveled extensively before starting a family and lived in Brooklyn, NY until 1971 when she and...

Paul Everett graduated to his forever home in heaven on October 25, 2019 at 11:10 a.m. He was born in Ardmore, Oklahoma on April 9, 1938 and eventually moved to Texas where he lived for most of his adult life. He moved to Colorado in 2000 where he retired as a real estate agent; he loved to help people find their perfect home. He married June Marie Everett in 1962, and they were married for 57 years until his death.  He leaves behind his loving family – wife June Marie, son...

Willie D. Masse, 90, passed away peacefully in her sleep on October 21, 2019.  She was born on March 6, 1929, in Pawnee, Oklahoma, to Dudley Lee and Nina (Ramey) Gribble.  As a young child, she returned to Fremont County with her family, where she was raised in Canon City and in the Guffey area at the family homestead on Gribble Mountain.  She graduated from Canon City High School in 1948.  It was in high school that she met the love of her life, James L. Masse of...