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Evelyn Marie Bergman Melavic
Evelyn Marie Bergman Melavic died at Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center on Nov. 28, 2003.
A lifelong Salida resident, she was preceded in death by her parents, Emanuel and Ruth Bergman; brothers, Manuel and Thomas Bergman and sister and brother-in-law, Elizabeth and Harold MacKeen.
She is survived by her husband, Frank; daughter, Sherry and husband, Burrell Welton, Rifle; daughter, Wendy and husband, Kent Edwards, Grand Junction; granddaughters, Erin and Lisa Welton, Chandler, Ariz.; grandsons, Branden and Craton Edwards, Grand Junction; sisters-in-law, Marge Bergman, Pueblo and Ruth Bergman, Buena Vista and several nieces and nephews.
After graduating from Salida High School and working as a telegraph operator for Western Union, she married Frank Melavic May 3, 1947.
She worked for Colorado Mountain College and B&B Printers.
Mrs. Melavic was a member of the Order of Eastern Star and the United Methodist Church.
She was an avid community volunteer, having served as Mother Advisor for Rainbow Girls, 4-H leader, and dedicated more than 8,000 hours as a hospital auxiliary member, an association she enjoyed until the time of her death.
She also spent time reading with Longfellow Elementary School students.
Services, under the care of Lewis and Glenn Funeral Home, will be at 1 p.m. today at United Methodist Church, Fourth and D streets, with burial to follow at Fairview Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the HRRMC auxiliary.
Evelyn Marie Bergman Melavic
Funeral services for Evelyn Marie Bergman Melavic were held at 1 p.m. Monday at United Methodist Church. Rev. Christine Richardson officiated.
A couple of poems Mrs. Melavic wrote were read.
Musical selections were “Old Rugged Cross,” “Hymn of Promise,” “September Song,” “How Great Thou Art,” “Lara’s Theme” and “Amazing Grace.”
The organist was Georgianna Smith and soloists were Cathryn Bishop Campbell and Branden Edwards.
Pallbearers were Kent Edwards, Branden Edwards, Craton Edwards, Burrell Welton, Preston Kaess and James Preston.
Honorary pallbearers were Bud Becker, Tony Gentile, Hap Knickerbocker, Paul Koons, Stuart Nadler and Paul Nelson.
Interment was at Fairview Cemetery.
Arrangements were with Lewis and Glenn Funeral Home.
E. Lucille Ireland
E. Lucille Ireland, 89, died Dec. 2, 2003, in Cañon City.
She was born Feb. 2, 1914, in Corydon, Iowa, a daughter of the late David Albert and Jennie Pearl (Wells) McCullough.
Mrs. Ireland moved to Colorado with her family in 1926.
She married Walter O. Ireland Sept. 14, 1932. He preceded her in death in 1979.
They were ranchers in Western Fremont County and created the Acres of Ireland subdivision in Howard.
Mrs. Ireland worked at the Salida Livestock Commission Co. before retiring in 1986 and moving to Cañon City.
She was past president of the Fremont County Cowbelles, past chairman of the Howard-Cotopaxi Christian Women’s Club and was Sunday school secretary at the Howard Community Church for several years.
Mrs. Ireland is survived by her sons, Darrel (Cheryl) W. Ireland, Colorado Springs and Gene L. Ireland, Howard; sister, Mable Hamilton, Cañon City; brother, Dale McCullough; seven grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held from noon to 8 p.m. Friday at Holt Family Funeral Home in Cañon City. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Community Church of Howard with Pastor Randy Samuels officiating. Interment will follow at the Howard Cemetery.
Velma June Patterson
Velma June Patterson died Feb.3, 2004, at her home in Albuquerque, N.M.
Born Velma Anderson April 7, 1939, in Gunnison, she graduated from Salida High School in 1957.
She was preceded in death by her son, Douglas Martellaro.
She is survived by children, Alan Martellaro, Carbondale; Brent Martellaro, Fairbanks, Alaska; Cynthia Martellaro-Cooney, Hamilton Mont.; Evan Martellaro, Salida and Phillip Martellaro, Bozeman, Mont.; grandchildren, Tara and Jason Martellaro, Carbondale and Jessi and Jozey Martellaro, Fairbanks.
In the past 15 years she worked for the U.S.D.A. in Rural Development, formerly the Farm Home Administration, in Santa Fé and Albuquerque.
A celebration of her life will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Lewis and Glenn Funeral Home in Salida.
Memorial contributions can be made to the American Heart Association through Lewis and Glenn Funeral Home.
Herman David Theodore Salberg
Herman David Theodore Salberg, 92, died Jan. 24, 2004, at his residence in Salida.
Mr. Salberg was born Nov. 9, 1911, in Greeley, to Charles J. and Ida (Gustafson) Salberg.
He married Arriett Josephine Perkins May 8, 1937, in Leadville.
Mr. and Mrs. Salberg moved to Salida in 1980 from Leadville. He worked as a painter for Climax Mine and as a custodian for the Lake County School district before retirement.
He was concerned about the welfare of others, had a great sense of humor and enjoyed sports and gardening.
He was a member of Ascension Episcopal Church.
Mr. Salberg was preceded in death by his parents; wife, A. Josephine Salberg; son, Gilbert Salberg and four brothers and three sisters.
He is survived by his sons, David Salberg, Salida and Gary (Cheri) Salberg, Granby; daughter-in-law, Marilyn Salberg, Spring, Texas and nine grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
A memorial service is scheduled for 2 p.m. Feb. 7 at Lewis and Glenn Funeral Home.
Friends who desire may make memorial contributions to the Shriner’s Hospital c/o Mon-Ark Shrine Club through Lewis and Glenn.
Herman David Theodore Salberg
A memorial service for Herman David Theodore Salberg was held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Lewis and Glenn Funeral Home.
Rev. Rick Casteel officiated. David and Gary Salberg gave the eulogy and shared memories of their father.
Honorary pallbearers were Rob Salberg, Garret Salberg, Dale Salberg, Gene Salberg, David Salberg and Kerri Farren.
Arrangements were with Lewis and Glenn Funeral Home.
William Charles Scanga
William Charles Scanga, 61, died Feb. 8, 2004, at his home in Salida.
Mr. Scanga was born March 7, 1942, in Salida, to Ralph L. and Jane (Turano) Scanga.
He lived in Salida off and on his entire life.
Mr. Scanga was a member of the Salida Elks Lodge No. 808 and Sons of Italy.
He enjoyed hunting, fishing, coin collecting and target practice at the shooting range.
He was a long time meat cutter and an excellent cook.
Mr. Scanga was preceded in death by his father, Ralph and son, Larry Scanga.
He is survived by his mother, Jane Scanga, Salida; sister, Eileen Horan, Hellam, Pa.; brothers, Ralph “Terry” (Bev) Scanga Jr., Salida; James (Holly) Scanga, Salida and David (Pennie) Scanga, Grand Junction; sons, Clinton (Cynthia) Scanga, Salida and Jerry (Diane) Scanga, Washington; daughters, Deborah (Tom) Canavan, Missouri and Anna Marie (John) Eckhart, Idaho; 13 grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Recitation of the Holy Rosary is scheduled for 7 p.m. Thursday at St. Joseph Catholic Church. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Fairview Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, those who wish may make memorial contributions to Helping Hands through Lewis and Glenn Funeral Home.
Arrangements are with Lewis and Glenn Funeral Home.
William Charles Scanga
Memorial services for William Charles Scanga were held at 10 a.m. Feb. 13, 2004, at St. Joseph Catholic Church.
Fr. Henry Grodecki was the celebrant, DiAnn Bourget was the organist and Jennifer Hammond was the soloist.
Musical selections were “Jerusalem My Happy Home,” “As the Deer Longs,’’ “You Are Mine” and “On Eagles’ Wings.”
Honorary pallbearers were Richard DeLuca, Mel Keserich, Joe Lionelle, Gildo Giorno, Ralph Turano, Richard Scanga, Jimmy DeLuca and Sam Naccarato.
Interment followed at Fairview Cemetery.
Arrangements were with Lewis and Glenn Funeral Home.
Mildred Noverta Luna Hewitt
Mildred Noverta Luna Hewitt, 68, died Feb. 5, 2004.
She was born July 31, 1935.
She is survived by her husband, Paul G. Hewitt, Jr., St. Petersburg, Fla.; son, Paul G. Hewitt, III and daughter in-law, Ludmila, Hilo, Hawaii; daughter, Leslie H. Abrams and son in-law, Bob, San Carlos, Calif.
Mrs. Hewitt loved and treasured her five grandchildren. She raised Manuel James Hewitt, 20, Crested Butte and she spent much time living with Alexander Paul, 8 and Grace Mila, 4, Hewitt, Hilo, Hawaii.
She was greatly comforted during her last years by living with Megan Luna, 5 and Emily Kate, 3, Abrams in San Carlos, Calif.
She is also survived by three sisters and one brother, Virginia Vigil (Tony) and Ernie Luna (Sylvia), Salida; Christina Leitch (Butch) Armadale, Western Australia and Dorothy Maikowskij (Mike), Marysville, Wash. She was also loved by many nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Hewitt was preceded in death by her mother and father, Ben and Ruth Luna; brothers, Albert Luna, John Luna, Charles Luna and George Luna; sisters, Burley Luna and Roseanne Luna and her youngest son, James Kyle Hewitt.
She loved to cook and laugh. Her home was always open and she loved to entertain. She loved gardening and sitting in the warm sun. She collected fabric and loved to sew and quilt, many times saying she lived in a “material” world.
An early riser, she used to scoot about town checking out the local yard sales for fabric and collectibles.
For health reasons she moved to California to live with her daughter, but her real home was always Salida. She always looked forward being “home” for the summer.
Memorial services will be held mid-summer.
