All Obituaries

Maggie was born October 18, 1944 to Donald and Lorraine (Bishop) Weber in Omaha, Nebraska.  She had fond memories growing up in Bensen, Nebraska.  Just outside of Omaha, during the “Happy Days” of the 1950’s.  In 1959 the family moved to Huntington Beach, California.  Maggie married Frank Walker in 1961 and had three sons, Franke, Chad, and Bowen.  The family resided in Chino, California where she had several horses, dogs, and various other...

Laurie Lynn Christiansen Mendon, age 63, passed away peacefully on November 24th, 2018. She was born May 22nd, 1955 in to Nels and Ethel Christiansen in Beloit, Wisconsin. She was preceded in death by both her parents and her brother Neil, Belvidere, IL. She will forever be remembered by her husband Stephen and their son Collin. She is also survived by her brother Lee and his wife Anna, Oxnard, CA; her brother Jerry and his wife Joan, Beloit, WI; and her brother Steven and his wife Linda,...

John Anthony Tenorio, 53 of Canon City passed away November 23, 2018 at his home. He was born September 19, 1965 to Edward and Kathleen (Diaz) Tenorio in San Antonio, Texas. After his retirement from Albertsons, John beame an advocate for many causes dear to his heart. He was the Executive of Native American AIDS Prevention, Treasurer and board member of Pueblo Community Health Board. John was also active with the National Amputee Coalition, American Diabetes Association and served as the...

Patricia “Trish” Greco, 72, passed away November 28, 2018 in Canon City.  She was born  in Detroit, Michigan to Raymond and Corrine (Thompson) Hering.  A hairdresser by trade Trish loved taking care of her customers and treated them like family.  She believed in AA and attending meetings faithfully and worked to encourage others in the program.  Trish loved going out to eat and baking.  She is survived by her daughter Amber (David) Whitney of...

  On Thursday, November, 22, 2018, Margaret B. Beck, loving mother, sister, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend left this world and went Home. She was at peace and happy. She loved her children. Her passion was art and music. She played the piano and learned to draw from her grandmother, Emma Peacock. She loved horseback riding and people. She went to school to become a missionary. Her intentions were to travel the world for the Lord. She finished high school with honors and went...

Dallas “Gene” Gariner, 82 passed away November 11, 2018 at his home with his family by his side.  He was born August 25, 1936 to Dallas and Frances (Daniels) Gariner in Westcliffe, CO.  Gene graduated from high school in Castle Rock, CO and enlisted in the US Marine Corps. He married Barbara Brewer, who preceded him and they had four children. Gene was a truck driver by trade but loved working on the ranch with cattle and horses.  Gene is survived by his wife...

Ernest Margarito Ulibarri, 72 of Canon City, passed away November 3, 2018 at his home with his loving family by his side.  He was born October 6, 1946 to Nabor and Margarita (Gonzales) Ulibarri in Las Vegas, NM. Ernest worked in the refinery industry, spending most of his career with Texaco and Conoco Corporations.  He married Heather Hobbick in 1994 and they share seven children and five grandchildren.  When he wasn’t working, Ernest loved to play his guitar ,buy and...

William John Watson, 59, of Westcliffe, CO passed away October 23, 2018 with his loving family by his side.  He was born November 13, 1958 to William and Lillian (Vanderwiele) Watson in Paterson, NJ.  A proud veteran of the US Army, William served his country as an Airborne Ranger in the 2nd Ranger Battalion 75th infantry regiment from 1978-1982.  Continuing to service his country, William became a Building and Fire Inspector in New York State where he worked prior to his...

Tom Allison Hammel, 78, of Florence passed away October 9, 2018 with his family by his side.  He was born February 18, 1940 in Simla, CO to Grant and Delma (Allison) Hammel.  Tom married Monnie Douglas, the love of his life, settling in Florence where they raised their four children.  Many will remember Tom as the owner of TKJ Trucking and Excavating.  When he wasn’t working, he made time to take the family on long drives.  Tom was a John Deere and Ford man...

Charlie Wolfers, 95, passed away October 12, 2018 surrounded by family in his home in Canon City.  Born August 1, 1923 in Maryville, MO, he was the son of Fred Robert and Mabelle Marie Burch Wolfers.  He retired to Canon City with his wife Earlene Fulkerson Wolfers in 1987 after a 38-year career in the aerospace business with McDonnell Douglas (now Boeing).  Charlie spent three years in the Army Air Corps during WWII as a Communications Officer (1943 – 1946).  After...