Wendell R. Helton of Canon City passed away November 5, 2019. He was born August 24, 1939 in Colorado Springs, CO to Kerval and LaVone (Bryant) Helton. Wendell graduated from General William J. Palmer High School in 1957. He later relocated to Canon City, CO where he owned and operated an Insulation & Drywall contracting business.         Wendell was a great role model for his kids & grand kids. He truly enjoyed taking his grandchildren hunting...

Lillie Faye Green, 98, passed away November 5, 2019. Graveside service, 11AM Thursday, November 14, 2019, Mountain Vale Cemetery, Canon City, CO. Onlinecondolenceswww.holtfamilyfuneralhomes.com

Betty Johansen was born on Aug. 10, 1937 in Claremont, NH.  Having fallen in love with the Wet Mountain Valley and the Sangre de Cristo Mountains in her 60’s, she moved to CO where she and husband Mikal built their own home and lived happily as residents of Westcliffe for more than 15 years. Betty was a consummate quilter, crafter and hobbyist, active in the local community where she and her friends have donated hundreds of quilts to the sick, dying and grieving thru their...

Mary Ann Vuolo passed peacefully and graciously away from this life on October 29, 2019 at her daughter’s home in Penrose, Colorado. Mary Ann Vuolo was born November 14, 1942 with her fraternal twin sister Barbara Kalaka in Brooklyn, New York to Leonard and Tessie Kalaka. Mary Ann married Robert Vuolo on October 16, 1965. They had an amazing 54 year marriage.  Mary Ann and Robert traveled extensively before starting a family and lived in Brooklyn, NY until 1971 when she and...

Paul Everett graduated to his forever home in heaven on October 25, 2019 at 11:10 a.m. He was born in Ardmore, Oklahoma on April 9, 1938 and eventually moved to Texas where he lived for most of his adult life. He moved to Colorado in 2000 where he retired as a real estate agent; he loved to help people find their perfect home. He married June Marie Everett in 1962, and they were married for 57 years until his death.  He leaves behind his loving family – wife June Marie, son...

Willie D. Masse, 90, passed away peacefully in her sleep on October 21, 2019.  She was born on March 6, 1929, in Pawnee, Oklahoma, to Dudley Lee and Nina (Ramey) Gribble.  As a young child, she returned to Fremont County with her family, where she was raised in Canon City and in the Guffey area at the family homestead on Gribble Mountain.  She graduated from Canon City High School in 1948.  It was in high school that she met the love of her life, James L. Masse of...

Mabel Marshall went home to be with her Lord and Savior on October 20, 2019. She was born in Minneola, Kansas on September 16, 1925 to William Roy and Amzel I. (Borden) Marshall. Mabel worked for 35 years as a switchboard operator. She loved sewing, Crocheting, embroidery, reading, her yard, flowers, and the deer that visited. She was a member of the First Assembly of God and Telephone Pioneers of America. She is survived by her siblings, Betty Minton of Pueblo, Dennis (Loise) Marshall...

Rich passed away October 10, 2019 at his ranch in Wetmore, Colorado. Rich never gave up hope and struggled fiercely against cancer for over a year. His wife Beverly and faithful dog Callie remained at his side throughout the ordeal. Rich was born in Osceola, Iowa, December 12, 1944 to Lois Black. He was raised partially by a grandmother, whom he took care of and loved. It was here that he started his lifelong experience with farm life. He enjoyed sharing stories about farming with a team of...

Mary A. Martinez passed away October 4, 2019 surrounded by her family.  She was born January 3, 1926 in Coal Creek, CO to Thelma (Roy) and Fernando Arellano.  She married Louis Martinez April 21, 1946 who preceded her in death in 1978.  She was a devoted and loving mother of Dianne (Joe) Wilson, Richard (Nancy) Martinez, Dan Martinez, Louie Martinez, Charles (Lori) Martinez, and Judy (Rocky) Mitchell.  Mary was a beloved mother, sister, aunt, grandmother of 14,...

Fannie “Doris” Major, age 90, passed away October 3, 2019 in Canon City, Colorado. She was a nurse and homemaker, and longtime resident of Canon City.           Doris was born December 11, 1928 in Eldorado, Oklahoma to Isaac and Fannie (Kinsey) Brownlow. She met and soon married Curtis Major in 1951 in Canon City. She worked as an LPN with Colorado Hospital until it closed and then became a stay at home mom and wife. Doris enjoyed...