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Charlotte King Kirchner
Charlotte King Kirchner, 85, died July 1, 2004, at her home in Poncha Springs.
She was born July 26, 1918, in Salina, Kan., to George and Grace King. She grew up and attended schools in Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, where her parents were on the faculty of Iowa Wesleyan College.
She majored in English and graduated from Iowa Wesleyan College in 1940, where she met Carroll Thurston (C.T.) Kirchner
On June 1, 1941, Charlotte and C.T. were married at her parents’ home in Mt. Pleasant. They lived in Birmingham, Ala., for most of World War II.
C.T. was a chemist with the Dupont Co. and after the war ended, they were transferred to Pasadena, Texas, and raised five sons.
While never relinquishing their pride as Texas residents, since 1960, Poncha Springs has been the equally loved second home and center of the family’s expanding numbers.
Charlotte and C.T. were long time members and supporters of the Episcopal Church of the Ascension in Salida, Salida Steam Plant, Salida Museum and Salida Concerts Association. C.T. died May 1, 1999.
Charlotte is survived by her five sons, John E. Kirchner of Colorado Springs, Kenneth W. Kirchner of Poncha Springs, Ben R. Kirchner of Seattle, Wash., Daniel P. Kirchner of Georgetown, Texas and David L. Kirchner of Phoenix, Ariz.
Also surviving are seven grandsons: Kevin L. Kirchner of Fort Collins, Keith E. Kirchner of Breckinridge, Russell F. Kirchner of Poncha Springs, Casey D. Kirchner of Dallas, Texas; Mason A. Kirchner, Round Rock, Texas; Kory L. Kirchner and Kody R. Kirchner of Phoenix, Ariz.
Friends who wish to do so may make memorial contributions to the Angel of Shavano Hospice in lieu of flowers.
The family expresses thanks and gratitude to all the friends and neighbors who have shared Chaffee County with the family for more than 40 years.
Arrangements are with Lewis and Glenn Funeral Home.
Elvena Calvano Trujillo
Elvena Calvano Trujillo, 91 Jerome, died June 28, 2004, at St. Benedict Family Medical Center Long Term Care Unit.
She was born July 18, 1912, in Salida to Louis and Maria DeBono Calvano.
Mrs. Trujillo attended school in Salida, where she met and later married Selvy Trujillo Nov. 30, 1930. They had four children, Tina (Ted) Prappas of Twin Falls, Idaho; Rita (Joe) Arellano, Bill (Margaret) Trujillo, both of Jerome and Selvy (Downa) Trujillo of Pocatello, Idaho.
She and Selvy moved to Jerome in 1948 where Selvy worked construction while she worked for St. Benedict’s as cleaning supervisor for 22 years.
The couple loved fishing and camping at North Fork of the Wood River where they had family reunions. She loved spending time with her family and friends; she enjoyed her life and everyone she met.
She was a member of the First Church of God in Jerome.
Mrs. Trujillo is survived by her four children; one brother, Tony Calvano of Salida; two sisters, Pauline (Henry) Fear, Salida and Rosie (the late John) Fear, Salida.
She is also survived by 12 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and 10 great-great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Selvy, Dec. 11, 1981; her parents, Louis and Maria Calvano; brothers Frank and John Calvano and sisters Susie Mastes, Florina Calvano and Floria Calvano.
Funeral services were at 3 p.m., July 1, 2004, at Hove-Robertson Funeral Chapel in Jerome with Pastor Karen Page officiating.
Visitation was June 30 at the Hove-Robertson Funeral Chapel and July 1 before services.
The family would like to thank Dr. Sugden and the nursing staff of St. Benedict Long Term Care Unit for their love care of their mom.
Amber R. Pulos
Amber R. Pulos, 21, lifetime Salida resident, died June 27, 2004, in Salida.
She was born Aug. 5, 1982, in Salida to Christopher and Leslie (Wolfe) Pulos. Ms. Pulos loved to paint and do crafts, the outdoors and the mountains. She loved spending time with her children and was studying Indian customs.
Ms. Pulos was preceded in death by her father, Christopher Pulos, and brother-in-law, Heath Pasquale.
She is survived by her mother, Leslie Pulos of Salida; husband Charles Pasquale II of Salida; son Odysseus Christopher Pulos of Salida and daughter Iliana Lynne Pasquale; grandparents Ted and Rose Pulos of Naco, Ariz.; cousins Daniel and Jason Pulos of Salida and Jessie Pulos of Santee, Calif.; uncle Derek Pulos of Colorado Springs; in-laws Charles and Char Pasquale of Salida and many friends.
Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to noon and 1-4 p.m. Thursday at Lewis and Glenn Funeral Home. No church services are planned. A Native American service will take place at a later date.
Friends who desire may make memorial contributions to the D.A.R.E. Program through Lewis and Glenn.
John Robert Brady
John Robert Brady, former Salida resident, died in Billings, Mont., June 21, 2004 after a stroke.
Mr. Brady was born July 8, 1934, in the rural community of Dorsey, Neb., to Lloyd and Iva Butterfield Brady. He graduated with a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from the University of Nebraska and served in the Air Force.
John is survived by his wife, Sharon, of Billings; a daughter, Sara Meeker, and her husband, Curtis, and their children, Erik, Jacob and Jessica of Billings; a son, Matthew Brady, his wife, Kelly, and their children, Brenna and Erynn of Lewiston, Idaho; a daughter, Lisa Brady and her husband, David Walker, of Boise, Idaho.
He is also survived by his sisters, Betty Richter of O’Neill, Neb. and Joan Stanley of Shenandoah, Iowa; and a brother, William Brady of Alcester, S.D.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Ivalyn Van Every.
Memorial services were held June 24, 2004, at Michelotti-Sawyers Mortuary.
Those who wish may make memorial contributions to the First Presbyterian Church in Billings.
Alessandra Rae Vigil
Alessandra Rae Vigil, 18, died May 13, 2004, at Poudre Valley Hospital in Fort Collins following a severe asthma attack.
Alessandra was born Aug. 28, 1985, in Salida. She graduated from Salida High School in May 2003.
An accomplished musician, she loved music and in high school performed with the choir and the concert and jazz bands, playing saxophone and clarinet.
She was a member of the National Honor Society, played tennis, was baseball team manager, was active in drama productions and for two years served as a FIBArk Paddler.
She was finishing her first year at Colorado State University in Fort Collins. She started majoring in political science, but decided to switch to “bugs,” as she called it, or the science of entomology.
She was a member of the CSU concert band and was accepted to perform with the CSU marching band when she returned in the fall.
At CSU, she was a member of Sigma Lambda Gamma Sorority, a group dedicated to promoting Hispanic culture and heritage. She was a member of Salida’s Los Amigos.
During summers and school holidays she worked for the Salida Recreation Department where her skills with youngsters were appreciated; for The Mountain Mail as a receptionist and since age 13, for First Street Café as a bus- and wait-person.
She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church.
An honorary member of the Salida Merchants Association, she assisted with the Fourth of July Freedom Celebration and with Christmas Mountain and Holiday Park.
One of her friends said of Ally, “She always seemed to smile about her daily life, regardless of what wasn’t perfect or just right.
“To her, life was just right ... .”
Survivors include her parents, Andrew N. and Vickie Sue Vigil, Salida; brothers Abran and Aaron and special friend Dollie Perez, all of Fort Collins and grandparents Anthony and Virginia Vigil of Salida.
Other survivors include her aunt Vivian (John) Charmley, Salida and Dan Luna, Albuquerque, godparents; aunts Arlene (Lee) Rogers, Lamar and Annette Appel, Salida; uncles Anthony (Vanessa) Vigil, Albuquerque; Dean (Lisa) Scranton, Lamar and numerous cousins and great aunts and uncles.
She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Dean and Bea Scranton; her uncle Pete Appel and special family friend, John “Tito” Quick.
Visitation will be from 1-7 p.m. today at Lewis and Glenn Funeral Home.
Mass of the Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Interment will be at Fairview Cemetery.
Following interment, the Vigil family will greet well-wishers at a luncheon reception hosted by Los Amigos, in St. Joseph Great Hall.
Instead of flowers, memorials are preferred to the Asthma Foundation or to Sigma Lambda Gamma Sorority through Lewis and Glenn.
Georgia E. Allinger
Georgia E. Allinger, 66, died May 7, 2004, at St. Anthony Hospital in Denver.
She was born on Oct. 22, 1937, in Salida, to Robert and Elizabeth (English) Allinger.
Ms. Allinger was a member of Eastern Star and was the past treasurer of Grace Episcopal Church in Buena Vista.
She enjoyed attending Bible study, traveling and having tea with her friends.
Ms. Allinger was preceded in death by her parents.
She is survived by her sons, Steve (Kay) Allinger, Buena Vista; Mark (Joan) Jones, Salida and Raymond (Becky) Allinger, Salida; daughter, Elizabeth (Dennis) Carpenter, Payton and 10 grandchildren and many cousins.
A memorial service is set for 11 a.m. Saturday at Grace Episcopal Church in Buena Vista.
Friends who desire may make memorial contributions to the Grace Episcopal Church through Lewis and Glenn Funeral Home.
Theodore Makris
Theodore Makris died May 17, 2004, in Pueblo.
He was born Aug. 22, 1940, in Salida.
Mr. Makris was preceded in death by his parents, Pete and Emma Makris and his brother, Steve.
He is survived by his wife, Jan, Pueblo; children, Adam Heflin (Toni), Russellville, Ark.; Patrick Heflin (Rikki), Corpus Christi, Texas; Kyla Heflin (Rhea Hammond), Colorado Springs; grandsons, Chris, Patrick and Zane Heflin; brothers, George Makris (Jolene), Denver and Dannie Makris (Sharon), Woodland Park; sister, Agnes Toews (John), Pueblo and numerous nieces and nephews.
Mr. Makris was a miner for many years and especially loved mining turquoise in Nevada with his father-in-law, Menless Winfield.
He served in the United States Army in Vietnam.
He graduated from Adams State College with a bachelor’s degree in 1973 and master’s degree in 1975.
Mr. Makris was a long-time coach and acclaimed world-champion kayaker.
He loved his country, loved to dance and especially loved his cats.
Mr. Makris requested his remains be cremated. A memorial service honoring his life and his service to the country will be held at 9:30 a.m. May 27 at Imperial Funeral Home Chapel.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Sangre de Cristo Hospice, 1207 Pueblo Boulevard Way, Pueblo CO 81005 or the Pueblo Humane Society.
