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Gilbert Torres
Gilbert Torres, 79, died Jan. 4, 2004.
He was born Oct. 16 in La Jara to Gertrude and Eugene Torres.
He moved to California at the age of 16. Mr. Torres worked in construction for several companies until his retirement.
He loved fishing, gardening, sports of all kinds and was a 49ers fan.
Mr. Torres is survived by his wife, Maria Torres, Greenfield, Mo.; sons, Gilbert and David, Missouri; daughters, Catherine Shepard, Missouri; Anita Williams, Hayward, Calif. and Helen Parnela, Union City, Calif.; seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; sisters, Alice Vigil, Colorado Springs and Claudine Roybal, Salida and many nephews and nieces.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Alex and Solomon Torres; one sister and sons, John, Richard and Eugene.
Services will be held Saturday at Fremont Chapel of the Roses, Fremont, Calif. Cremation will follow.
Alta M. Cunningham
Alta M. Cunningham, formerly of Colorado Springs, died Dec. 20, 2003, in Salida.
Mrs. Cunningham was born Jan. 5, 1903, near Wayland, Iowa, to Menno S. and Mary E. (Oswald) Freyenberger.
She moved to Colorado Springs in 1924 and married Gay Cunningham on April 19, 1930.
She was a charter member of Good Shepherd United Methodist Church.
In 1972 she retired from civil service and then worked as a secretary at Good Shepherd until 1975. Mrs. Cunningham took care of the rose garden at the church for many years.
She had lots of flowers at her home and loved the outdoors. She loved crocheting, quilting and needle work.
Survivors include a daughter, Marigay Allen and her husband, James P. Allen, Salida; grandsons, Brian Allen and Kevin Allen, Colorado Springs and Timothy Allen, Salida; sister, Lulu Roth, Wayland, Iowa and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Menno and Mary Freyenberger; husband, Gay Cunningham; son, Charles Cunningham; sister, Ada Wyse and brothers, Edwin and Ezra Freyenberger.
Visitation is from 9-10 a.m. today and the funeral will follow at Good Shepherd United Methodist Church, 1201 Leta Drive, Colorado Springs. Burial will be at Memorial Gardens.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Good Shepherd United Methodist Church, 1201 Leta Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80911-1155.
Geraldine (Gerri) A. Jacobs
Geraldine (Gerri) A. Jacobs, 87, Salida, died Dec. 21, 2003, at Columbine Manor Nursing Home.
Mrs. Jacobs was born Dec. 21, 1916, in Bonanza, to Logan and Kathryn Mullins.
She was a lifetime Salida resident.
She worked as a cook for Salida High School and the hospital for many years. She loved caring for people.
Mrs. Jacobs was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Francis Arthur Jacobs; sisters, Edna Beck and Margaret Fletcher.
She is survived by sons, Ken Jacobs, Arvada; Ed (Claudia) Jacobs, Texas and Jim (Cheryl) Jacobs and six grandchildren.
Recitation of the Holy Rosary is scheduled for 2 p.m. Friday at Lewis and Glenn Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow at 2:30 p.m. Interment will be in Fairview Cemetery.
People who wish may make memorial contributions to The Grainery through Lewis and Glenn Funeral Home.
Minnie George (Georgie) New
Minnie George (Georgie) New, died Dec. 21, 2003, at her home after a long illness.
She was born to Fred and Carrie Hedgecoke on May 23, 1926, in Endie, N.M.
Mrs. New is survived by her husband, Russell New; sisters, Sue (Zan) Shultz and Marie Hedgecoke; son, Charles (Marlene) Thayer; daughter, Ellen (Dan) Lewallen; son, John (Denise) New; son, Doug (Cheri) New; eight grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and several nieces, nephews and in-laws.
She was an avid reader. She enjoyed canning, gardening, hunting arrowheads and sewing.
There will be a memorial service at 1 p.m. Jan. 4, 2004, at the home of John and Denise New, 333 Hunt St., Salida.
Arrangements are with Lewis and Glenn Funeral Home.
Jeanne L. Hussey DeAngelo
Jeanne L. Hussey DeAngelo, 75, died Dec. 20, 2003, at her residence in Coaldale.
She was born Oct. 6, 1928, in Chicago, Ill., to James Edward and Marie Elizabeth (Nugent) Linn.
Mrs. DeAngelo was a resident of Coaldale for 11 years, moving from Lake Havasu, Ariz.
She and Mark DeAngelo were married for nine years.
Mrs. DeAngelo owned the Stout Creek Ranch in Howard.
She loved her children, grandchildren, animals and auctions.
Mrs. DeAngelo ran the café at the sale barn for three years.
She was preceded in death by her parents and husband, Mark DeAngelo.
Mrs. DeAngelo is survived by her sons, Jim (Terry) Peterson, Lake Havasu, Ariz.; Timothy (Nina) Peterson, Poway, Calif., Garry Hussey Sr., Coaldale and John (Amy) Hussey, Moffat; daughters, Karen (David) Vigil, Reno, Nev.; Colleen (Luis) Jaramillo, Howard and Kelly Alexander, Portsmouth, Ohio; daughter-in-law, Theresa Hussey; grandchildren, Garry Hussey Jr., Christina (Ben) Adair, Amy Vigil, Veronica Jaramillo, Shawn Hussey, Tori Hussey, Jennifer (Chris) Abbott, Michael Peterson, Keaton Alexander, Bailey Alexander, Sydney Alexander and great-grandchildren, Christian Travis Hussey and Benjamin Adair IV.
Memorial services are set for 1 p.m. Saturday at the Mountain Valley Church in Howard.
Friends who want may make memorial contributions to the Angel of Shavano Hospice through Lewis and Glenn Funeral Home.
Arrangements are with Lewis and Glenn Funeral Home.
Richard ‘Bub’ Louis Richardson
Richard “Bub” Louis Richardson, 76, died at his home in Centennial Dec. 4, 2003.
He was born May 21, 1927 in Manassa, to Louis and Celesta “Tootsie” Nichols Richardson.
In 1967, he married Viola May Claunch in Alamosa.
Mr. Richardson served in the Army during World War II and worked for many years as a miner.
He enjoyed traveling, the outdoors, taking rides, spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, watching daytime television and going out for coffee.
His favorite responses when asked what he was doing included “Just hackin’ it” and “Doing what I do best ... nothing.”
Mr. Richardson is survived by his grandchildren, Larry (Dianna “Little mother hen”) Hicks, Centennial; Robert (Terry Langan) Hicks, Cañon City; Tammy “Wammy” (George Husky) Houle, Phoenix, Ariz.; Duane “Dink” (Jennifer) Leroux, Fort Collins; Starla Leroux, Lamar.
Surviving great-grandchildren are Douglas “Twig” Hicks, Evan “Casanova” Hicks, Christopher “Oinker” Houle, Stephanie “Hootie” Houle, Gregg “Roscoe” Hicks, Miriam Wilson, Tabitha Leroux, Monica Leroux, Keith Leroux, Karlee Leroux, Jake Craigor and Josh Craigor.
Other survivors are his brothers and sisters, Lee “Gers” (Elaine) Richardson, Betty “Daisy” (Jim) Horton, Antonito; Eldon “Dewey” (Maryann) Richardson, Manassa; Lanella “Bus” (Jobie) Goodge, Antonito; William “Pete” (Leeanne) Richardson, Vernal, Utah; Doris (Harry) Weideman, Apache Junction, Ariz., and numerous nieces and nephews.
Both parents, his wife, Viola and one daughter, Caraleane West, all preceded him in death.
A visitation will be held from 10-11 a.m. today at Rogers Family Mortuary in Manassa. A funeral service will follow at the Manassa Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.
Interment will follow services in the San Luis Valley Cemetery in Monte Vista.
Rogers Family Mortuary of Manassa is in charge of arrangements.
Barbara Landman McGinn
Barbara Landman McGinn, 85, died Dec. 5, 2003, surrounded by family, friends and the “Angels” of Shavano Hospice at her daughter’s home.
She was born April 24, 1918, in Rawsonville, Vt., the daughter of Merle K. Landman and Gertrude L. Chatfield.
Mrs. McGinn graduated from Leland & Gray Seminary, Townshend, Vt., in 1936 and re-enrolled for one post-graduate year.
She worked as a telephone operator for New England Telephone & Telegraph until 1944 and was a volunteer during World War II.
She married Maurice Roy McGinn June 19, 1944, and moved to Londonderry, Vt., where she remained until 1997, when she moved to Salida.
Mrs. McGinn played on her high school basketball team for four years, was an award-winning actress in her high school drama club, spoke fluent French, skied, snowshoed, skated, swam, hiked, fished and hunted. She was a seamstress, cook and writer.
During her lifetime, she read thousands of books, read the Bible twice and quoted Shakespeare and countless poets.
She was predeceased by her husband, Maurice McGinn, in 1986; brothers, Winfred Landman in 1978 and Leland Landman in 1992.
Mrs. McGinn is survived by her daughters, Patricia Stone, Hollister, Calif. and Kathleen Ainsworth and her husband, Ken, Buena Vista; grandchildren, Kevin and Lance Stone and Amanda and Joshua Ainsworth; five great-grandchildren; sister, Anita Richardson, Rawsonville, Vt. and several nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at the Salida Apartments with Pastor Joel Morgan, First Baptist Church of Buena Vista, officiating.
The family thanks Lewis and Glenn Funeral Home for its compassionate service.
Olan H. Epperson
Olan H. Epperson, 88, Howard, died Dec. 7, 2003, in Salida.
He was born Sept. 5, 1915, in Sapulpa, Okla., a son of the late James H. and Louisa (Hale) Epperson.
He married Eva Eldredge Dec. 8, 1977, in Bentonville, Ark. She preceded him in death Nov. 15, 2003.
Mr. Epperson served in the U.S. Navy. Until his retirement, he was employed as a ship inspector.
He was a member of the Lutheran Church, former Cub Scout Master, former Worthy Advisor for Job’s Daughters and a member of 118 Upton Masonic Lodge, Bremerton, Wash. He was a lifetime member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 239, Bremerton, Wash., and the Elks Lodge.
He is survived by children Jim Epperson, Howard; Janelle (Jim) Wiley, Port Orchard, Wash.; Patrick Kelley, Howard; Karen (Jim) Foster, Howard and Michael (Rebecca) Kelley, Iron Mountain; grandchildren Jeff Harris, Sean Kelley, Erin Kelley, Brannon Kelley, Jolene Ervin, Myra (Jeremey) Foster Smith, Johnna (Maury) Miller, Jim (Chelsea) Goodwin and great grandchildren, Madison and Ryan Smith, Keldyn Miller, Dustin Harris, Ryanne and Brandon Ervin, Willow Mize, Bradley and Gavin Kelley.
Mr. Epperson was also preceded in death by one sister and three brothers.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Masonic Temple at Third and G streets in Salida. Inurnment will be in Howard Cemetery in Howard.
Arrangements are through Holt Family Funeral Home, Cañon City.
