All Obituaries

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...

William John Simpson, 76, died October 11, 2018 at his home in Canon City, Colorado.  William was born June 12, 1942 in Des Moines, Iowa to Harold Melvin Simpson and Helen Missel Smith.  Bill was a retired truck driver.   His most recent employment was driving the trolley in Canon City and a van with Golden Age Center-Fremont County Transit.  He would transport people to their appointments to Colorado Springs and Pueblo.  He was very proud to be able to...

Daniel Lee McBroom, 46, of Fairplay, CO, passed away October 9, 2018 with his loving family by his side.  He was born August 28, 1972 to Leonard and Susan (Smith) McBroom in Wheatridge, CO.  Daniel was an avid and respectful outdoorsman and loved spending time in the mountains of Summit and Park counties.  He is survived by his mother Susan (Tom) Daggett, father Leonard (Bernadette) McBroom, brother Mark (Kelly) McBroom, beloved aunt Leslie Gaunt, nephew Riley McBroom and...

Ector Manuel Rodriguez 65, of Florence passed away unexpectedly September 30, 2018. He was born in Raymondville Texas on December 30, 1952 to Santa Anna and Estefana Rodriguez. In his younger years he served his country proudly in the US Army and was honorably discharged. Many will remember Ector from Fremont Lanes Bowling Alley which he owned and operated for over 20 years. He was known to the community for his kind demeanor and willingness to help those in need. When he wasn’t...

Christa Jolyn Crossno, 30 passed away September 29, 2018.  She was born October 9, 1987 to Bryon and Cheryl (Peterman) Crossno in Canon City, CO.  Christa grew up in Canon City and Penrose communities. After graduating from Garden Park High School, she attended and graduated from American Institution of Dental Hygiene and began her career in the dental industry working at Peak Dental Center.  Christa was very talented in drawing and poetry.  She loved animals, especially...

Ernestine “Ernie” Sullivan died at her home in Florence on September 25, 2018.  She was 89. Ernie was born into the Harrison family, Augusta, GA, on January 2, 1929.  She is preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Claude “Sully” Sullivan (former pastor of Florence United Methodist Church), her parents, Frank and Ruby, her sister, Earlene, and her brother, Otis. As an Air Force wife for 29 years and a pastor’s wife for over 10 years, Ernie made...

Lonnie J. Runner, 67, passed away September 8, 2018 in Silver Cliff, CO.  He was born February 25, 1951 in Florence, CO, to Lon and Delores (Pontius) Runner.  A life-long resident of the Fremont County and Westcliffe areas, Lonnie graduated from Florence High School in 1969.  After high school, Lonnie went to work for Man-An-So where he was the plant manager before joining Ajack Industries in the 80’s and 90’s.  He finished his working career with Transit Mix...

John Leroy Gonzales Jr., 68, entered into the presence of HaShem, our God, after years of ongoing medical issues on September 20, 2018 with his soulmate of 51 years at his side in Cañon City, Colorado.  He was born on September 26, 1949 in Delta, Colorado to Eva and Pete Gonzales. He attended Delta schools and graduated from Delta High School in 1967.   In 1968 he would meet his soulmate, Evelyn Ruybal, and they would marry on July 12, 1969.  Over the next...

Bruce Alan Glynn, 59, passed away after a brave battle with Multiple Sclerosis on September 21, 2018. He was born in Madison, South Dakota to William and Carol (Pigsley) Glynn. He was raised in Shakopee, MN and eventually settled in Canon City, CO. Bruce often commented that he was “bumbling through life”, but in reality he lived life to the fullest and on his terms. Proud of his Nakota heritage with the Yankton Sioux nation, he loved guiding people through his sweat lodges he...