Donna J. Moore passed away May 20, 2020 in Canon City, Colorado. she was born November 1, 1943 in Chicago, Illinois.  Private family service will be held Wednesday May 27, 2020.

Frederic "Butch" Marvin Harding Jr., 64 of Cañon City, died peacefully May 18, 2020, surrounded by family and friends after succumbing to his battle with cancer for 13 years. He was born in Cañon City, Colorado in 1956 to Fred and Doris Harding. Butch was an avid bowler, golfer, and classic car enthusiast, owning and restoring a 1967 Camaro RS/SS and a 1970 SS Chevelle during his later years. He was a master mechanic and was eager to lend a helping hand to...

       Diane Sue Valdez passed away in her Cañon City, Colorado home Thursday May 14, 2020. She was born June 28, 1959 in Michigan City, Indiana.  She was raised in Wanatah, Indiana then moved to Colorado 34 years ago. She loved bingo and enjoyed being a mother but most of all, a grandmother.    She was survived by her spouse Loren, her children Bryan (Sonya) Valdez  and Stormie Zade, both from Canon City, Colorado. As well as her sisters...

Raymond C Hammell, born 6/10/1946 deceased 5/13/2020 He was Veitnam Veteran, very patriotic. He enjoyed rollerskating and went to Nationals, loved horses and animals. Leaves behind his wife Janet Hammell of 20 years, a daughter Tami, son John and a stepson Linc. He will be deeply missed. 

Carolyn Ruth Griggs, 68, of Canon City, Colorado, passed away peacefully on May 13, 2020. She was born on March 11, 1952, to Darden and Nancy Lilly in Pueblo, Colorado.  Carolyn graduated from South High School in Pueblo, Colorado.  While working at Kentucky Roast Beef, she fell in love with the manager, Michael Griggs, and they were married on March 17, 1973.  Carolyn stayed at home to raise their three children and various pets that became a part of the family.  As a...

Truman Guy Jones, aka “Red” May 16, 1942 – May 12, 2020 Truman, a Vietnam Veteran, went to meet his maker on May 12, 2020.  He lived a long and fruitful life.  He enjoyed doing handy work around his home, working on cars, meandering about with his pals, watching old western tv shows and Boise State Football.  He also enjoyed playing poker but his  favorite was a round of dominos with a double 15 deck, Truman vs Joe. Truman is survived by his sister...

Dennis Reese was born to Edna and Troy Reese in San Diego, California on March 20, 1955.  He was the youngest of five children and a beloved brother and uncle.  He graduated from Ramona High School, Point Loma Nazarene University, and received his Master of Divinity from Iliff School of Theology in Denver. Rev. Reese served as a United Methodist pastor for over 33 years in various churches in Montana and Colorado. He acted as Chairperson to the Yellowstone Conference Camping Board...

John Battista Gindro Sr. passed away on May 3, 2020 in Canon City, CO. He was born June 26, 1926 in Canon City, CO to John and Theresa (Scavarda) Gindro. He grew up on the Gindro ranch near Chandler, CO. He served in the U.S. Army from September 28, 1950 to September 28, 1952 in Germany as a classified SFC and then discharged. Mr. Gindro is survived by his children; John (Janet) Gindro Jr., Donna (Tim) Gindro-Logsdon and Ronald (Carol) Gindro; four grandchildren and five great...

On May 2, 2020, Roger E. Parsons (age 87) departed this earth for his heavenly home. Roger was born on Oct 26, 1932 to John and Anna Sparks Parsons in Oneida, NY. Roger proudly served in the Army from 1952-1954 as a Medic. He moved his family to Colorado in 1979 where he worked as a Corrections Officer at the Department of Corrections in Colorado until his retirement. He was an active member of  Canon City Free Methodist Church until his health issues began. He was a true believer in...

Ruth Kaelberer of Canon City, Colorado, passed away peacefully on May 1, 2020 at home with her husband Ed, Son Jon and daughter Sandy, by her side. Ruth was born on November 30, 1936 in Plainview, Minnesota to parents Adolph and Alice Krieger. Ruth was richly blessed with outstanding talent, the salutatorian of her high school class, a musical soloist and pianist. She continued her education as an accountant and bookkeeper. She cared for others not worrying about herself. She was a...