All Obituaries

Shirley Meek (74) of Canon City passed away on August 6, 2018 at the Sangre De Cristo Hospice House in Pueblo CO after a 10-year battle with Leukemia. The youngest of five children, she was born December 28, 1943 in Petersburg Illinois. Shirley graduated High School in Whitehall IL in 1962 and married Jerry M Meek on December 9, 1962. They had 2 sons, Tom and Jeff. In 1977 the family moved to Missouri and then to Howard Colorado in 1980.  In 1987 Jerry and Shirley moved to Salida CO and...

Jana Michelle Butler, age 57, passed away August 9, 2018 at Skyridge Medical Center in Lone Tree, Colorado.  Jana was born on December 13, 1961 to Richard Weston and Jan Lee Parks in Baltimore City, Maryland.  She was a long-time resident of Canon City.  She began working at Developmental Opportunities and then worked at Starpoint for 28 years and was currently working as their Financial Director. Jana and her husband of 34 years, James Preston Sams met in 1984, they would...

Georgia Herrera, 73, passed away at her home in Florence surrounded by her loving family on August 6, 2018.  She was born June 8, 1945 to Manuel and Bertha (Brito) Valdez in Gardner, CO.  Georgia married Larry Herrera, the love of her life and had three children. Georgia, loved to play bingo, spend time in Cripple Creek and fish. Georgia was an avid dart player and never missed a game of her Colorado Rockies.  She is survived by her daughters, Sabrina Herrera-Keys, Melissa...

Walter Russell Packard, 81, of Canon City, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his family on August 5, 2018.  He was born January 30, 1937 to Walter and Laverne Packard (Larkin) in Buena Vista, CO.  He graduated from Buena Vista High School in 1955, while attending high school Walt worked for Forman Garage.  Upon graduation he joined the Air Force and spent most of his service time in Kansas and Louisiana.  After completing 2 years in the service he returned...

Cheryl Christine Ryan (Harmon) passed suddenly on August 5, 2018. The youngest of 4 children, she was born on August 22, 1956 in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Cheryl grew up in Florissant, Colorado spending her days riding her pony, Silver. She was also named Teller County Fair Queen before graduating from Woodland Park High School in 1974. Cheryl spent much of her adult life serving the community by working for the City of Florence in Florence, Colorado. While there she greatly enjoyed her...

Thomas “Coach” Gribben, 91, passed away July 24, 2018.  He was born February 24, 1927 to James and Irene (Petersen) Gribben in Salina, KS.  An Army veteran and member of the “Greatest Generation”, Tom served his country during WWII, stationed at the Pentagon, Washington, DC.  After the war, Tom attended Adams State College in Alamosa.  It was there he met the beautiful Barbara Mercure, the love of his life whom he married in 1949.  Their...

Christine “Kris” Stenzel, 58, of Canon City, passed away unexpectedly July 18, 2018.  She was born July 25, 1959 to Philip and Dorothy (Stilnovich) Baccarella in Florence, CO. She graduated from Florence High School in 1977 where she was a Varsity Cheerleader. After high school she moved to Canon City and began her career at City Market where she retired July 1st 2018 after 39 years. Many will remember  Kris for how much she loved her family, children and grandchildren....

Donald G. Smith passed May 10, 2018 in his home at Florence, CO.  He was born on November 2, 1925 in Concrete, CO to Glenn Smith and Elizabeth Seward Smith.  He grew up and attended school in Canon City.  On October 19, 1944 he married Wildeana Mohr in Canon City. In 1946 they moved to Boulder, CO where he owned and operated Donald G. Smith Excavating and Trucking for 33 years.  In 1978 they moved to Gentry, AR where he owned a cattle and chicken ranch.  He always...

Irene Edith Busse Hanson Born Wisconsin:  April 10, 1925 – Passed Colorado:  July 19, 2018 Married: Harry DuWayne  “Duke” Hanson – 1943 Survived by: ·         Sister: Doris “Dorrie” Alff ·         Children: Toni (Frank) Mauro, Dennis (Vickie) Hanson, Cindy Hanson and Jennifer (Brian)...

Full obituary forthcoming.   A Celebration of Life will occur at 3:00P.M., Friday, July 20, 2018 at Silver West Airport in Silver Cliff, Colorado.