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Belinda M. Gettel
Belinda M. Gettel, 77, Westcliffe, died March 2, 2004, in Pueblo.
She was born Nov. 24, 1926, a daughter of the late J.P. and Cerilia Sanchez.
Mrs. Gettel is survived by her husband, Oliver Gettel of the family home; son, Joseph (Tonya) Salameno, Cañon City; grandchildren, Brian and Jolene Salameno, Cañon City; brother, Luz (Connie) Sanchez, Salida; brother-in-law, Danny Loafman, Silver Cliff; cousin, Delcy Moulder, Rawlins, Wyo.; five stepchildren and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of friends.
She was preceded in death by brothers, Arthur and Raymond; sister, Susie Loafman and a stepdaughter.
Mrs. Gettel was a longtime resident of Westcliffe, she was a member of St. Luke Episcopal Church, a member of the Women’s Club, Silver Cliff Club and the Cattlewomen’s Club.
She was retired from Susie’s Cafe in Westcliffe, having worked as a waitress.
Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. with a prayer service at 7 p.m. Friday at the Florence Mortuary.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Valley Bible Church in Silver Cliff, with Rev. Michael Percival officiating. Interment will follow at Ula Cemetery in Westcliffe.
Trinidad Herrera
Funeral services for Trinidad Herrera, 82, were held in Nambe, N.M., May 27, 2004.
Burial was at national cemetery in Santa Fé, N.M. Mr. Herrera was buried with full military honors. He died May 23, 2004, in Colorado Springs.
Mr. Herrera is survived by his daughter, Sandra (David) Lucero; daughter-in-law Carol Herrera; grandchildren Rodrick Lucero, DeDe (Art) DeLeo, Dave (Caryn) Lucero, Scott Lucero, Helena (Daniel) Branson, Jesse Herrera, Donicia Herrera, Daniel Trinidad Herrera; six great grandchildren; Stepson Juan (Lupe) Benevidez; stepdaughter, Terry (Brad) Jain and stepgranddaughter Liza Benevidez.
Mr. Herrera had numerous relatives and acquaintances in the Salida area. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Marcelita; second wife, Dolores and son, Judge Steve Herrera.
Mr. Herrera lived in the Salida area from 1945-64. While living in the area he enjoyed fishing and hunting.
He was a carpenter and a 50-year member of the Carpenters’ Union.
Memorial contributions can be made to the Judge Steve Herrera scholarship fund at the New Mexico Community Foundation, 343 E. Alameda, Santa Fé, NM, 87501.
Jacalyn "Jacky" Rae Tubbs
Jacalyn “Jacky” Rae Tubbs, 54, died May 4, 2004, in Cañon City.
She was born July 31, 1949, in Prescott, Ariz., a daughter of the late Ernest and Sybil (Keen) Martin.
A 20-year resident of Salida, she moved to Cañon City six years ago.
She is survived by her son, Tony (Rene) Wendt, Cañon City and grandchildren, Anthony, Courtney, Crystal and April.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, at the Free Methodist Church, 501 Griffin in Cañon City. A family gathering will follow services at 1210 Doris Drive.
Arrangements are through Holt Family Funeral Home, Cañon City.
Michael J. Ryan
Michael J. Ryan, 54, died May 1, 2004, at his residence in Elko, Nev.
He was born Oct. 30, 1949, in Dodgeville, Wis., to Sylvester and Helen Ryan. He was raised and schooled in Wisconsin.
Mr. Ryan moved west in the mid-1970s to attend Colorado Mountain College, where he met his wife of 25 years, Marci Brown.
He worked in mining for most of his life, in Colorado and Nevada, most recently with Newmont Mining underground division.
Mr. Ryan enjoyed photography, geology and mining, motorcycles and his children.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Pat Ryan and nephew, Tim Weier.
Mr. Ryan is survived by his wife, Marci Ryan, Buena Vista; daughter, Jessica Ryan, Boulder.; son, Alex Ryan, Buena Vista; sisters, Jackie Weier and Carolyn Olson, both of Dodgeville, Wis. and Mary Husom, Ridgeway, Wis. and brothers, Tom Ryan, Dodgeville, Wis. and Jim Ryan, Shakopee, Minn.
A memorial service was held at 7 p.m. Thursday at the River of Life International Church, Elko, Nev. Pastor Larry Fluery officiated.
A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. May 15 at the Salida United Methodist Church.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Cancer Society, Relay for Life, Buena Vista Chapter, P.O. Box 4759, Buena Vista, CO 81211.
Aleen M. Carruthers
Aleen M. Carruthers, 92, of Denver, died Sept. 21, 2004.
She was born June 5, 1912, in Salida.
Mrs. Carruthers was active in civic organizations including being past president of Park People, advisory board member for the Rocky Mountain Lions Eye Institute, Medical Care and Research Foundation and the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board.
Her favorite hobby was garden railroading and she was past president of the Denver Garden Railway Society.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Douglas A. Carruthers.
Mrs. Carruthers is survived by three children, Edward Phillips, Sally Hooks and James Phillips; five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Burial service will be at 1 p. m. Sept. 26, 2004, at Church of the Ascension, Salida.
Memorials may be made in her name to Hospice of Metro Denver, 501 S. Cherry St., Suite 700, Denver, CO 80246.
Janet L. Lynchard
Janet L. Lynchard
Janet L. Lynchard, 41, Salida, died Sept. 19, 2004, at Hospice of Metro Denver.
She was born in Salida, June 26, 1963. She is the daughter of Roger and Delores Evans and is survived by daughters, Alyssa Lynchard, 16, Villa Grove and Ashley Lynchard, 13, Salida; Sister, Pattie (Steve) Litzenberger, Aurora; nieces, Sarah (David) Richardson, Thornton and Katie Litzenberger, Fort Collins.
Janet was known as a daughter, mother, sister and friend. She owned and operated a beauty salon, “A Cut Above,” for several years. She recently worked as a flagger for Tezak Inc.
Janet enjoyed spending time with her family and lifetime friends, Tina Vigil, Debra Ross and countless others whom she loved dearly.
She loved growing up in the beautiful Colorado Rockies, camping and horseback riding as often as possible.
She also enjoyed swimming in the Arkansas River with her girls and their friends.
There will be a Memorial Mass of the Resurrection at S. Joseph Catholic Church at 11 a.m. Sept. 24, 2004.
Cash donations for her two children can be made through Roger and Delores Evans at 501 Maxwell, Salida CO 81201.
LaFern E. Bolton
LaFern E. Bolton, 85, Buena Vista, died Sept. 19, 2004, at the home of her son in Buena Vista.
She was born in Cushing, Okla., Feb. 19, 1919, to John and Allie (Annis) Moore and married John F. (Jack) Bolton July 3, 1947.
They lived in Stillwater, Okla., while Jack completed college and moved to Colorado in 1950. They lived at Climax until 1959 when they moved to Buena Vista.
She was predeceased by her husband in 1983.
Survivors include her son, John S. (Robbie) Bolton, Buena Vista; grandson, Christopher Andrew (Genee) Bolton, Cañon City; step-grandchildren Heidi Atha, Buena Vista; Michelle Cofer, Denver and Mark Cofer, Boise, Idaho; great-grandchildren Noel and Preston Bolton of Cañon City and several step-great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Bolton is also survived by two sisters, two brothers and one sister-in-law.
She was a housewife and mother who loved music, writing, gardening and her family.
Mrs. Bolton was involved for many years as soloist for Eastern Star and as a publicist for the Veterans of Foreign Wars Women’s Auxiliary and in later years enjoyed many hours of association and friendship with the Do-Nothing Club and Domino Club.
Viewing will be from 6-8 p.m today at Runyan Mortuary in Buena Vista.
Services will be held at the Congregational Church at 217 Crossman Ave. in Buena Vista at 10:30 a.m. Sept. 22, 2004, with a viewing just before services. Interment will be in Mt. Olivet Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Angel of Shavano Hospice.
Wayne Earl Blossom
Wayne Earl Blossom, 83, former Buena Vista and Homelake resident, died Sept. 15, 2004, at Rio Grande Hospital in Del Norte.
Mr. Wayne was born Dec. 20, 1920, in Cedaredge, to Lawrence Blossom and Margaret Wetterick.
His first wife, Ruth Rule Blossom, preceded him in death in 1992. He married his second wife, Marjorie Anna Heye Kerstiens Aug. 10, 1994, in Chaffee County.
After working for many years for the Colorado Department of Corrections in Buena Vista, Mr. Blossom retired from the department. He served in the Navy during World War II and was stationed on the U.S.S. La Porte as a second class radio technician.
Mr. Blossom retired from the Buena Vista Volunteer Fire Department after 30 years of service. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post, Moose Lodge, Order of Cantons and International Order of Odd Fellows.
He enjoyed fishing and gardening, and loved to travel. Mr. Blossom enjoyed talking about his wartime experiences.
Survivors are his wife, Marjorie Anna Kerstiens-Blossom, Buena Vista; sons, Stanley L. “Larry” Blossom, and Gary (Judy) Blossom, both of Buena Vista; Ronald (Sherri) Blossom of Rock Springs, Wyo. and Donald (Shannon) Blossom of Buena Vista; sister, Hazel (Ernie) Fry, Buena Vista; step-children Lyle (Teresa) Kerstiens, Santa Fé, N.M.; and Verna (John) Gross, Buena Vista; 10 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, 6 step-grandchildren, and 4 step-great-grandchildren and numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews.
His parents, first wife and one grandson preceded him in death.
Cremation was chosen and a memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Sept. 25, 2004, at the Oak Street Chapel in Buena Vista.
Interment will follow services in the Cedaredge cemetery. Contributions are suggested to the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post in Buena Vista.
Rogers Family Mortuary of Monte Vista is in charge of the arrangements.
