Ila Marie Javernick was born April 5, 1936 in Eads, Colorado.  She married Stan Javernick on March 7, 1954 in Cañon City. Ila loved camping, being outdoors, traveling and sewing.  Her passion was spending time with her family.  She enjoyed playing Bingo and always liked going to her grandkids’ sporting events.  Ila helped with funeral dinners at St. Michael Catholic Church for many years. Ila was very special to so many people.  She took time to care...

Abel Martinez joined the lord on October 25, 2020 in Canon City, CO  He was born on June 30, 1935 in Florence CO.  Abel married the love of his life, Priscilla Medina, on August 27, 1960 in Canon City, CO.  Abel and Priscilla dreamt of having a large family and welcomed 3 children into the world, with their baby girl Brenda being the only that survived.  Abel was in the Army National Guard, enlisting on December 10, 1953.  He obtained his qualifications of TK 2nd...

Isaiah Ethan Babcock, 16, was born in Canon City, CO on April 5, 2004. He is the son of Samuel and Crystal Babcock. He fought a hard battle with Juvenile Huntington’s Disease. On October 22, he went to sleep only to wake up with NEVER having pain or illness again. He went to Washington Elementary School. While there he enjoyed making and playing with friends along with learning. He also liked to do different fundraisers with his siblings. He really enjoyed doing a science project with...

Mark Andrew Lyons, 60, of Littleton died October 21, 2020. He was born April 7th, 1960 in Pueblo, Colorado to Dennis Eugene Lyons and Nancy Kay Woodruff who preceded him in death. He is survived by brothers; Craig Lyons, Michael (Carmela) Lyons, two nephews; Chance and Courtland Lyons, nieces; Sloan Lyons and Maris Lyons.  Mark also leaves his great friend Dave Harden and his sons Scott and Brett. Mark Lyons graduated from Pueblo County High School in 1978 and started his career with...

Thelma L. Chavez passed away October 19, 2020.  She was born November 6, 1931 in Pueblo County to parents Felix V. and Mary Montoya, the fifth of 11 children.  She grew up in Pueblo County and graduated from Avondale High School in 1950.  She worked at Pass Key restaurant in Pueblo after her junior year in high school. Thelma met the love of her life, her husband Cornelius “Corny” in 1952 at the dance hall in Avondale, Colorado.  Corny and Thelma were married...

Felix DelMonte Jr. passed away October 15, 2020 in Colorado Springs, Colorado.  He was born July 7, 1931 in Florence, Colorado to Felix and Caroline (Cornella) DelMonte. Felix served in the United States Navy from 1950 to 1954.  During that time, he earned the Navy Unit Commendation, Korean Service, United Nations Defense and Good Conduct medals.  His most significant duty assignment was on the USS Defense AM 317, where he was in charge of the engine room.  This...

Charles Cleo Beard of Silver Cliff, Colorado, died October 15, 2020. Charles was born in Fruita, Colorado on April 29, 1935, the first son of Irving C. and Dorothy E.(Raber) Beard. He graduated from Fruita High School and earned a degree in Agricultural Science from Colorado State University. Charles served in the United States Army for 18 months, from January 1958 to December 1959 and then was in the Reserves until 1964. After returning to Colorado, he worked on the family sheep ranch...

Billie Jean Fall died October 14, 2020 in Canon City.  BJ was born July 16, 1933 in Pueblo, Colorado to Marion and Helen (Wilhelm) Decker. She later married Otis A. “Slim” Fall on May 4, 1952 in Pueblo, Colorado. BJ was one of the first employees at Estes Industries.  She also worked at St. Thomas More Hospital, Portland Cement, and Hallmark at Walmart.  She and her best friend, JoLee Symons, owned a consignment store, “This and That”, on 9th Street in...

Beverley Jean (Clark) Blackwell, age 93, died peacefully October 11, 2020 in Colorado Springs, Colorado.  She was born May 25, 1927 in Canon City, Colorado to parents Allan and Juva Clark. She graduated from Canon City High School in 1945. Beverley was deeply involved in local 4-H activities and taught many local young ladies to cook and sew. She was also a member of the Extension Homemakers Club and was recipient of the lifetime achievement award for her many years of service and...