Virgil Chester Garrett, Jr. was born on May 14, 1935, in Independence, Colorado to Virgil and Leula (Polhemus) Garrett. He passed away at the age of 87 in Plano, Texas on Father’s Day, June 19, 2022. Virgil was married to Marge (Pearn) Garrett in El Paso, Texas in November of 1980. He was a Targets Officer for the U.S. Government at White Sands Missile Range. After retiring, he and his wife moved to Canon City in 1995. Virgil spent his days gardening, fishing, hunting, and making and...

Dorothy was born on January 9, 1929, in Salida, Colorado, and passed away on June 17, 2022, peacefully in her home with her loving family by her side. She spent all her life working alongside her husband at Oxford’s Market until she opened her fabric store, Fashion Fabrics, which was her pride and joy. She and her husband enjoyed working on their ranch and traveling throughout their lives together. She loved the sandy beaches and hot sun.  Dorothy is survived by her loving...

Jeffrey John Iubatti, 90, passed away on Wednesday, June 15, 2022. He was born on November 8, 1931, to Vincenzo and Anna Iubatti in Canon City, Colorado. He served as a Sergeant in the United States Army for two years during the Korean conflict. In 1969, he married Dorothy Lewis, and together they had a daughter, Tammy. Jeffrey worked for 24 years at the brickyard and foundry, and 24 years with the Department of Corrections as a correctional officer, all the while working on his farm. He...

Donald Spaulding passed away on June 10, 2022, at the age of 83. He was born in Denver, Colorado on September 1, 1938, to Leonard and Marie Spaulding. Donald served in the United States Army and then owned his own business. He loved traveling, but most of all, he loved spending time with his family. Donald is survived by his loving wife, Linda Spaulding; children, Edith Hunt, Derrell Price, Kevin Price, Jimi Lynn Weber, and James Glen Jones; numerous grandchildren; one great-grandchild,...

David left his mortal life on June 9, 2022. His life was full of love & craziness. Born in Kenosha, Wisconsin on January 13, 1953, to Anthony Misurelli & Dorothy Watts. He spent his childhood with his friends and family. He moved to Colorado in the 80s where his life began when he met the love of his life, Regina (Miller) Misurelli. They were wed on July 19, 1986, and started their family. In 1991 Dave, Regina, and their 3 kids moved to Canon City, where the famous Big Burger World...

Ken died peacefully in his sleep at his place of residence in Colorado, where he has been living for the past few years.  Left to mourn his passing are his wife, Cathy (separated); daughters, Kathleen (Peter) and Kelly; grandsons, Jason (Stephanie) and Jerry; a few great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews; as well as a brother, Jim (Marion). Ken grew up in Rockaway, NY, and was a bugle player in the St. Camillus band, then later joined the America Irish Drum Corp in the color...

John A. Rigirozzi, a long-time Canon City and Florence resident, sadly and unexpectedly passed away on June 4, 2022. John was born on July 17, 1943, in Canon City, Colorado. John was preceded in death by his father, Joe Rigirozzi; mother, Ella Rigirozzi-Garner; and brother, Thomas Rigirozzi. He is survived by his wife, Cathy; daughter, Lisa (Benji) Larance; son, Michael (Camie) Rigirozzi; grandchildren, Hannah Rigirozzi, Andrew Rigirozzi, and Olivia Larance; sisters, Angelina Gardner and Iva...

Johnnie Leon “Duke” Snyder of Canon City, Colorado passed away on 2 June 2022, after a short illness. Duke was born in Elkton, Colorado on 5 November 1933, to Albert and Cora Mae (Acton) Snyder as the 5th of eight children. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Carol; parents; siblings, Albert (Florence Lannigan), Alta Herrin (Edward) Woodard, Virginia (Tom) Kissell, Dorothy (Duane) Miles, Alberta “Peggy” (Bill) Lennox, Wesley (Jackie Silver), and Ivan (Peggy...

Chelsea Durham-Longshore, 33, was born April 27, 1989, in Colorado Springs, Colorado, and was tragically stolen away on May 31, 2022, in Pueblo, Colorado. Chelsea was raised in Canon City and graduated from Canon City High School in 2007. Throughout her life, Chelsea never ceased to entertain her family and friends, making them laugh until they cried, with her quirky and crazy sense of humor. She was also very intuitive and recognized unspoken needs and pain in others. She did many...

Betty was born on the plains of Eastern Colorado where she grew up with 8 siblings. She met and married the love of her life, Charles Hall, in September of 1947. They moved to Southern Colorado, where they raised 3 girls, Sharon, Carol, and Candy. Charles preceded her in death on March 17, 2012. Betty loved the Rocky Mountains; she was known to say, “Look at those mountains. Oh God, how great thou art”. Betty operated and managed Canon Western Wear for 20 years until her...