Elizabeth (Betty) Stringari, age 98, went to be with her Lord on March 20, 2020.  Betty was born March 16, 1922 in Canon City Co to John and Carmella Perna. She married Anthony Stringari on June 5, 1943.  She and her husband, along with her brother and sister-in-law Nick and Molly Perna, owned and operated Rosedale Market from 1946 to 1981.  Betty worked hard her whole life, was the best cook ever and her family always came first. Betty was a loving wife, mother, and...

In the early morning hours of March tenth 2020 Cheryl Potter left her earthly home to go to the place that her Lord and Savior had promised her.  Cheryl worked for the Fremont County Clerk and Recorders office for 26 years, retiring in 2010 as the bookkeeper for the office.  Upon retirement she tried her hand at a lifelong dream of having a dog grooming business.   The Business was a success for a couple of years.        ...

Lloyd Allen Hill, aka “Big Red” of Cotopaxi, CO went home to be with his mother for her birthday, March 9, 2020 after a long battle with Parkinson’s and Dementia. He was born February 14, 1942 to William and Mary Hill of Missouri. He was an only child. Allen served in the United States Army from 1963 to 1965. He is survived by his children, Della Hill of Missouri, Bryan Hill & family of Mt. Vernon, Missouri; adopted sons and daughters and their families, Ron Hill,...

Thomas Dean Bright, age 29, passed away February 26, 2020. He was born in Fredericksburg, VA on March 6, 1990 to Kathryn Johanna (Nabors) Patterson. The family moved to Canon City in 1999. In his early years Thomas was active in Boy Scouts and achieved the rank of Eagle Scout. Thomas was home schooled for most of his education but received his High School diploma from Canon City High School. Thomas loved soccer and was a member of the Canon City High School Varsity Soccer team for several...

Joshua James Hamilton was born on August 30th 1984, to parents Molly Hamilton & Richard Freeman. Josh was later adopted by his stepfather Tom Hamilton in 1990. Joshua passed away February 25th, 2020 he was 35 years old. Josh and Amber Haynie, have three beautiful children Styles, Olivia, and Dominic James Hamilton which he loved deeply! His siblings Brandon, Ashley, and Kristen Hamilton will forever miss his presence and the sound of his laughter. Josh was loved by many.  He...

                 Sharon Sue Rogers, 83, peacefully went to her heavenly home on February 25, 2020.  She lived her life with love, integrity, compassion, and faith.  She cherished her family as well as her many dear friends.   Sharon was born on November 20, 1936, in Tulsa, Oklahoma to Marion and Dora (Grace) Burkhart. She was proud to be one of ten children.  Her inner strength and love of family extended to all facets of her...

Please run... Vernetta June Gindro, age 97 passed away February 25, 2020 in Canon City, CO.  She was born February 12, 1923 in Hartley County, Texas.  June moved to Colorado at a young age where she was raised and educated.  She would return to Texas during the summers to work on the family ranch. She met and married Clyde Jack Millburn in Colorado in her late teens and they shared 26 years of marriage until his passing.  She would later marry John Battista...

Della Vigil, 93, of Canon City, went to be with the Lord on February 21, 2020.  She is survived by her daughter Marti Young, preceded in death by daughter Rose Medina and son Snooky Vigil.  She has many grandchildren and great grandchildren.  Graveside service, 1:30 PM Friday, February 28, 2020 at Lakeside Cemetery, Canon City, CO.  

Marie Elizabeth Gardner, age 73, passed away February 21, 2020. She was a resident of Canon City and Denver.  She was married to Angus William Gardner for 53 years.  Marie enjoyed cooking for her family and friends. She liked watching Lifetime, Hallmark movies along with detective TV shows.  Those that knew her would say she was feisty, a matter of fact person who would share her opinions. To many she was known as MOM. Marie was loved and will be deeply...

Matthew Allen Batterton, age 38, passed away in Utah after suffering injuries from a car accident on October 18, 2019. He was accompanied by his good friend, Risa Johnson who also lost her life that day. Matthew was born May 18, 1981 in Canon City, CO to Lyle and Cheryl (Rankin) Batterton. He was an only child. The family moved to Larmar, Colorado and then settled in Wisconsin but Matthew found his way back to Colorado as an adult.  Matthew worked as a Salesman, Electrician, and...