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Doss, Benjamin
Benjamin Don - Walsenburg World - June 14, 1889 - Word was received here Saturday that Benjamin Don, an old timer in the county, at St. Mary's on the Huerfano, had been killed by a team running away and crushing him under a load of poles. He was almost 60 years old, had been in the county 25 years, and had been school superintendent, also county commissioner. He was an old and respected citizen.

Dosso, Del
Del Dosso - Ventura County Star - April 15, 2005 - Ventura, CA - Donald Del Dosso, 83, a Ventura County resident since 1922, passed away Monday, April 11, 2005, at Los Robles Hospital and Medical Center in Thousand Oaks. Don was born May 21, 1921, in Trinidad, Colo. Don, or 'Pop' to many of his extended family and children, will be greatly missed for his sage advice and acute sense of humor. He was always there for us whether we needed advice, counsel or a life lesson. Don grew up in Fillmore and graduated from Fillmore High, after which he spent six years in the U.S. Army, serving in the Battle of the Bulge. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge for 55 years, his younger years spent in the Santa Paula Lodge, and was active recently in the Conejo Valley Lodge, as well as the Conejo Valley High Twelve. He will be greatly missed at the many poker games and fishing holes, avocations he passed on to the succeeding generations. Don is survived by his wife of 52 years, Mary of Thousand Oaks; sons, Michael (wife Helen), David (wife Cindy), and Mark (wife Linda); seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; a huge extended family, as well as 'The Cocoons' - you know who you are. A memorial service will be held at noon Saturday, April 16, at Pierce Bros. Griffin Mortuary, 101 E. Wilbur Road, Thousand Oaks. Internment will follow at Santa Paula Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Pierce Bros. Griffin Mortuary, Thousand Oaks, CA; phone 1-805-495-4641.

Dotson, Irene Angela Micheli
Irene Angela Micheli Dotson - Colorado Springs Gazette - November 15, 2003 - A Coal Miner's Daughter - Irene Angela Micheli Dotson, age 91, a resident of the Colorado Springs area since 1993, and formerly of Aguilar, Colorado, passed away on Thursday, November 13, 2003 in Colorado Springs. She was believed to be the last survivor of the Ludlow Massacre. Irene Angela Micheli was born on January 2, 1912 in Ramey, Colorado to Angelo and Mary (Oberosler) Micheli. Irene grew up in the various coal camps in the area surrounding Trinidad, Colorado. She married Lyman Z. Dotson on February 6, 1931 in Trinidad. Lyman died on April 5, 1993. Irene was a coal miner's daughter, a farming wife, a homemaker, and a member of the Worldwide Church of God. Mrs. Dotson is survived by her daughter, Betty Rickel of Colorado Springs and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was preceded in death by her sister Esther Huseman Bennett, her brother Charles Micheli, and her granddaughter Leah Geni Hudson. Funeral Services will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Monday, November 17, 2003 at the Shrine of Remembrance "America the Beautiful" Chapel of Roses, 1730 East Fountain Boulevard, Colorado Springs, Colorado. A reception will follow the services at the Olympian Plaza Reception and Event Center, 975 South Union Boulevard. Graveside Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 18, 2003 at the Knights of Pythias Cemetery in Aguilar. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Ludlow Memorial Fund, 1804 North Linden Avenue, Trinidad, Colorado 81082 or to Odyssey Health Care, 4465 Northpark Drive, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80907.

Dotson, Sarah E.
Sarah E. Dotson - Colorado Daily Chieftain – December 22, 1875 – Dotson - On the 21st inst., in Pueblo, Sarah E., eldest daughter of Rev. W.A. Dotson, pastor of the Methodist Episcopalian church, aged 19 years. The funeral will take place from the residence of her parents, at half past 2:00 this (Wednesday) afternoon. Colorado Daily Chieftain - December 24, 1875 - Miss Sarah E. Dotson – I take this method of extending the sincere thanks of bleeding but appreciative hearts to Revs. Monfort and Tompkins, and the many friends who so generously gave their friendly offices and tears of sympathy in the sickness and at the funeral of our dear departed one. From her early childhood the deceased was accustomed to regular seasons of prayer, and in later years gave unmistakable evidence of her love for the Divine Human Christ, the Sunday school and the church. She never entered the ball room or the play circle. Endowed with a nature too tender and confiding for earth, she felt keenly its scorn and slights and learned only by bitter experience that much of our social life is but a sham and a cheat. She never gave intentional offense to either rich or poor, and toward the close of her life turned for sympathy and cheer to generous and unselfish natures without regard to their graduated scale in the social world. From the age of two years she was during much of her life a great physical sufferer. After the first four days of her final sickness she enjoyed few lucid moments; but whenever asked expressed love for the Savior and unwavering trust in the merits of his death. At the first visit of the doctor she told him of a beautiful dream of the previous night. She dreamed that Christmas had come, and that she saw the Savior surrounded by many little children, all dressed in white robes. (Poem) She was born September 29th, 1856, and died at 3 o'clock and 30 minutes, December 21st, 1875. (poem). W.A. Dotson

Dotter, Roscoe Herbert Jr.
Roscoe Herbert Dotter Jr. - Denver Rocky Mountain News - March 09, 2000 - Roscoe Herbert Dotter Jr., 76, of Genoa died March 1. Services were March 6, with burial at Evergreen Cemetery. Mr. Dotter was born in Buffalo, Okla., on April 23, 1923. He married Lavina Adeline, 1942, deceased, and Virginia Perry, 1979. He operated a Conoco station in Genoa and the Conoco Bulk Plant and was a carpenter. He was a member of the American Legion and the National Rifle Association. Survivors include his wife; sons Tom of Denver and Clay of Walsenburg; daughter Sandra Puckett of Washington; stepdaughters Shirley Morris and Julie Stock, both of Texas; 17 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren.

Doty, Mary Gladys
Mary Gladys Doty - Pueblo Chieftain - August 01, 2003 - Mary Gladys Doty, 95, passed away July 29, 2003. She will be missed by special friends, John and Beatrice Casaus; and family, staff and caregivers at University Park Care Center. Graveside service, 2 p.m. Friday, August 1, 2003, Roselawn Cemetery.

Doudna, J. V. Mrs.
Mrs. J. V. Doudna - Pueblo Chieftain - February 5, 1912 - News of the death of Mrs. J. V. Doudna, wife of a former prominent local official of the Missouri Pacific, at the home in Warren, Ark., last Wednesday was received in the city yesterday. Mr. and Mrs. Doudna formerly resided at 425 Broadway this city and have a large number of friends and acquaintances here. The remains will arrive here Tuesday morning and the funeral will be held from the Union depot. Immediately after which they will be interred in Roseland under the direction of McMahon and Collier. Mrs. Doudna is survived by her husband and two daughters, Mrs. W. L. Stone and Mrs. Claude Derby of Pueblo.

Doudna, John Van Law
John Van Law Doudna - Pueblo Chieftain - December 9, 1912 - The funeral of John Van Law Doudna was held at the family residence, 225 Jackson Street, yesterday afternoon, at 2 o'clock. The Rev. Hilton officiated. Miss Alice McNutt accompanied by Mrs. Frank G. Mirick sang “Jesus Lover of My Soul” and “Just as I Am.” The Masons and Knights Templar of which he was a member had their services at the grave. The pall bearers were James Martel, Lake Montgomery, J.D. King, Merve Pannebaker, J. M. Meales and Dr. T. S. Rich. Flower bearers, Luke Luton and J. A. McConell. Escorts were William Young, William Barber, W. G. Fraser, S.F. Reno, G. W. Roe and R. H. Wartenbee. Interment was in the family lot in Roselawn in charge of West Bros. & Whiton.

Dougherty, Michael Alan
Michael Alan Dougherty - Pueblo Chieftain - July 24, 2005 Michael Alan Dougherty, entered heaven on July 20, 2005. Born Aug. 30, 1951. Married July 19, 1975. Survived by his wife, Sheryl; children, Sheri Alene (Josh Brown), and Bryan; mother, Aloris Dougherty; siblings, John, Gracelynn (Dave); nieces, Rachel Shaw, Rianne and Brooklyn Hoss. Also survived by cousins, and many friends. Preceded in death by his father, Harry; mother and father-in-law, Minerva and Thee Stewart; and niece, Carrie Ann Hoss. Memorial service, 11 a.m., Wednesday, July 27, 2005, at Vineyard Fellowship, 2612 S. Prairie Ave., Pueblo. In lieu of food and flowers, donations may be made to Vineyard Fellowship in his memory.

Dougherty, Michael E.
Michael E. Dougherty - Pueblo Chieftain - March 08, 2005 - Michael E. Dougherty passed away in Pueblo. Michael was born Aug. 12, 1950, in Ashland, Pa., to Elmer and Delores Dougherty. He was employed as a supervisor at GCS. No public viewing or service. Cremation in the Davis Crematory.

Doughty, James E.
James E. Doughty - Huerfano World - December 17, 1992 - Former resident dies James E. Doughty, former Walsenburg mail carrier, died Sept. 26, 1992, in California. He is survived by his wife Iola Farr Doughty of Yucaipa, CA.

Douglas, Annie Laurie
Annie Laurie Douglas - Pueblo Chieftain - May 07, 2000 - Annie Laurie Douglas passed away May 4, 2000. Preceded in death by her husband, Richard (Pete), and sons, Ron and Kim. Ann will be greatly missed by sisters Mary Cardinelli and Jackie (George) Sawaya; cousin, Barbara Conn; grandson; great-grandson; nieces, nephews; and everyone she loved at the Villa Pavilion Nursing Home and the Northside Christian Church. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 9, 2000, at the Northside Christian Church, 29th and Elizabeth. A reception will follow at the church.

Douglas, Kim Richard
Kim Richard Douglas - Pueblo Chieftain - June 25, 1999 - Kim Richard Douglas unexpectedly went to be with our Lord June 21, 1999. Kim was born July 10, 1952, to Richard (Pete) and Annie Douglas. He was a Pueblo native, graduating from Centennial High School in 1970. Kim attended Colorado State University (Fort Collins), graduating in 1977 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Construction Management. He was an active member of the Alumni Association of CSU. With his degree, he spent 21 years in Construction Estimating and Project Management. Kim was responsible for many projects, including the Union Avenue Streetscape PH 5 & 6, Pueblo Board of Water Works, Larimer Square in Denver and the Animal Medical Center in Fort Collins. He was the Adult Sunday School teacher at Northside Christian Church and an active member in all facets of church work. Of all his accomplishments, his greatest accomplishment was that of his devotion to his mother, Anne. He was preceded in death by his father, "Pete" Douglas, and brother, Ron Douglas. Memorial services will be held Monday, June 28, 1999, 11 a.m., at Northside Christian Church, 29th and High Streets.

Douglass, Florence E.
Florence E. (Betty) Douglass – Albuquerque Journal – July 18, 1999 - Florence E. (Betty) Douglass, 79, formerly a resident of Belen from 1968-1996 and now a resident of Albuquerque, passed away on July 16, 1999. Betty was born on August 30, 1919 in Trinidad, CO to Louis R. and Florence H. Douglass. Betty retired from Las Lunas Hospital and Training School in 1984, where she was associated with the x-ray department for 16 years. Betty's x-ray training and early years were spent in Colorado where she pursued her career, moving to Nevada in the early 1950's. She was a member of the 1st Presbyterian Church, American Society of Radiological Technologists, American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, and the New Mexico Society of Radiologic Technologists, as well as the Colorado Society of Radiologic Technologists. Betty was also a member of the order of the Rainbow Girls and Delta, Delta, Delta Sorority at the University of Colorado in Boulder. She moved here from Boulder City, NV where she worked as an x-ray technologist at the Boulder City Hospital for 12 years. She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother. Betty is survived by her nieces, Judy Douglass of Austin, TX; Dale Douglass of Louback, TX; her nephews, Scott and Rob Douglass, also of Austin, TX; two grand nephews, Ryan and Eric; her very close cousins, Dorothy, Helen, and Bill Eames, all of Albuquerque, NM. Visitation will be held on Monday from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Romero Funeral Home. Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday at 10:00 a.m., also at Romero Funeral Home. Interment will take place in the Masonic Cemetery in Trinidad, CO on Wednesday, July 21, 1999. Betty and her family request that any donations be made to the charity of your choice. Romero Funeral Home, 609 Main St., Belen, NM.

Douglass, Mary Jane
Mary Jane Douglass - Pueblo Chieftain - August 12, 2001 - Age 96, was born in Florence, Colo., on March 8, 1905, to the union of William and Fannie (Campbell) Ellis. She was the youngest of their 10 children and the only girl child. She attended elementary school in Florence, and provided Spanish interpretation for many of the Hispanic families of the community. The Ellis family moved to Pueblo when Mary was a teenager. She attended public schools and graduated from Central High School. In days gone by, she enjoyed playing cards in her bridge club, traveling the Western United States, sewing, knitting, crocheting, reading a good book and doing crossword puzzles. She was a lifetime member of Bethlehem Baptist Church. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-aunt. Mrs. Douglass leaves to cherish her memory her beloved son, Crawford George, Los Angeles, Calif.; granddaughter, Cynthia Louise (William) Conley; great-grandsons, William Crawford and Michael Earl Conley, all of Memphis, Tenn.; grand-nieces, Arelene Ellis, Chicago, Linda Green, Arkansas, Carolyn Taylor, Sacramento, Calif.; grand-nephews, Joe and Bobby Kefford, Sacramento, Calif., Wayne Harry and Robert Ellis, all of Illinois; good friends, Frances Price, Thelma Young, Joseph Harris, Lucy DiNero and the Charles McCulley family; and a host of other relatives and friends. Visitation, noon until 6 p.m. today, Angelus Chapel. Graveside service, 11 a.m. Monday, Mountain View Cemetery. Rev. F.L. Chandler officiating. Mrs. Douglass is preceded in death by her parents, nine brothers to include Elijah “Lige” Ellis in 1977; husband, Simon P. “Speeder” Douglass, May 1987; beloved daughter-in-law, Florence Burt George, April 8, 2001; and father and mother-in-law, Dr. S.P. and Susie Douglass, in the 1920s.

Douthirt, Alice V.
Alice V. Douthirt - Pueblo Chieftain - February 13, 2001 - Born on Aug. 18, 1923, in Clayton, N.M., passed away Feb. 8, 2001. She is preceded in death by her loving husband, Harold E. Douthirt; her parents, Joseph and Anna Ladd; and brother, William Ladd. Survived by sister-in-law, Audrey Ladd, and her children, Kent Ladd of Dallas, Texas, Pamela Branscom of Grand Junction, Colo., Douglas Ladd of Pampa, Texas, Jeffery Ladd of Elk City, Okla., Karen Wasiak of Dallas, Texas, and Brett Ladd of Lubbock, Texas. Also survived by nieces, Harriet Cohen of Towson, Md., Fran Kormann of Vienna, Va., Mary Corcoran of Polk City, Fla.; nephews, Michael Douthirt of Largo, Fla., William Douthirt of Largo, Fla., and John Douthirt of Cincinnati, Ohio; and close friends, Bud Randle and Joan. She is best remembered as a caring woman who adored her family and friends. Visitation, Saturday, Feb. 17, 2001, 9 a.m. to noon at the Hass Funeral Home in Clayton, N.M. Funeral service, 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 17, 2001, at the Hass Funeral Home. Interment to follow at the Clayton Memorial Cemetery. Donations can be made in her name to the Muscular Dystrophy Fund, 720 S. Colorado Blvd, Suite 450 South, Denver, CO 80246.

Dovgan, Michael
Michael Dovgan – Pueblo Chieftain – September 23, 2006 - Michael Dovgan, 52, born Feb. 17, 1954, passed away Sept. 19, 2006. Preceded in death by parents, Jacob and Natalia Dovgan. Survived by children, Anthony (Robin) Dovgan, Natalie Dovgan, Seth Dovgan and Stacie (Greg) Washburn; brother, Samo (Corinne) Dovgan; and nephews, Joseph, John, Daniel and Peter Dovgan; and grandson, Tony. He was a member of Preseren Glee Club and worked in lawn maintenance service. No viewing. Memorial service, Monday, Sept. 25, at 10 a.m., St. Mary Church. Family to receive friends after the service in the parish hall.

Dovgan, Natalia
Natalia Dovgan - Pueblo Chieftain - December 17, 2002 - Natalia Dovgan, born Nov. 13, 1913, in Bloska-Polica, Slovenia, from the union of Ludwig and Maria (Zigmond) Modic. Natalia, along with her husband, Jacob, owned and operated Dovgan's tavern for 30 years, until 1970. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jacob Dovgan; along with six siblings. She is survived by a brother, Doctor Professor Samorad Modic, a retired internist in Slovenia. Her sons are Samo J. Dovgan, M.D., a radiologist (Corinne) and Michael Dovgan, both of Pueblo. She has eight grandchildren, Joseph Dovgan, DDS, MS, an endodontist of Phoenix, Ariz.; John Dovgan, DDS, general dentist of Phoenix; Daniel Dovgan, M.D., radiologist in Knoxville, Tenn.; Peter Dovgan, M.D., vascular surgeon of Merrit Island, Fla.; Natalie Dovgan, Seth Dovgan, Stacie Dovgan and Anthony Dovgan of Pueblo. There are seven great-grandchildren. She has many nephews and nieces; Robert Dovgan and Walter Dovgan of Pueblo, Philip Mehle and Margie Mehle Hanson of Denver, Ivan Prezelj, Marjan Prezelj, Ahac Prezelj, Dusan Merher, Bozo Prezelj, Radica Zor, and Martin Bajde, of Slovenia, Dr. Sonja Socan, Dr. Mojca Modic, Dr. Valdo Modic, Rinaldo Dovgan, and Anica Dovgan of Slovenia and Ronald Dovgan of Florida. Viewing, noon to 5 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Rosary, 7 p.m. Thursday, and funeral Mass, 1:30 p.m. Friday, both services at Christ the King Church, followed by cremation. The family will receive friends in the church hall following the Mass.

Dowd, Harold Wayne
Harold Wayne Dowd - Pueblo Chieftain - February 17, 2004 - Harold Wayne Dowd aka Jack and Wayne by close friends and family passed away peacefully on Feb. 4, 2004 - in Santa Maria, Calif. Mr. Dowd attended Pueblo, Colo. public schools between 1932-1942 and graduated Pueblo Centennial High School in 1945. Mr. Dowd entered the Navy after high school and served honorably for four years. He then settled in Calif. where he spent the rest of his life. He is survived by his sons Michael Dowd and Patrick Dowd and daughter Denise Dowd and brothers Chuck Blagg and Eddie Bradish. His "middle son" Daniel Allen Dowd passed on July 22, 1998 and is now joined by his father in a peaceful place. For more information contact Patrick Dowd, P.O. Box 3454, San Diego, Calif. 92163.....

Dowd, Margaret
Margaret Whiting Murry (Shaeffer) Dowd - Pueblo Chieftain - October 16, 2004 - Margaret Whiting Murry (Shaeffer) Dowd, 92, noted anthropologist and museum director, passed away Oct. 13, 2004. Born June 11, 1912, in Warren, Ariz., to Alexander and Marguerite (Whiting) Murry. She married James B. Shaeffer in 1939 and they were divorced in 1972. They had three children, Murry, Sarra and Peter. On Oct. 3, 1977, she married her present husband, James Dowd, V. She received her B.A. in education from the University of Arizona in 1932, her M.A. in 1937; served her post graduate at the University of Southern California. Margaret taught English at the Moore Senior High School in Oklahoma, 1960-61; Norman Senior High School, 1961; served as associate director, chief curator at Stuhr Museum of the Prairie Pioneer in Grand Island, Neb., 1961-70; curator education Museum Environment Studies Center, Pensacola, Fla., 1970-71; curator educator Jefferson County Historical Society, Watertown, N.Y., 1971-72, then became director in 1972 through 1986. Member of the American Association of Museums, N.E. Museum Conference, American Association State and Local Historical Society, Industrial Archeology, American Association of University Women and Museum Aid Panel NYSCA. She also served as curator of the Fort Apache Indian Reservation Museum, from 1946-1951. Private committal service will be held at the Ascension Episcopal Church. A memorial service will be announced at a later date.

Dowell, Joane
Joane Dowell - Pueblo Chieftain - October 03, 2004 - Joane Dowell, 63, of Rocky Ford, died Sept. 30, 2004. Survived by husband, Joe Dowell; daughters, Peggy Jo Dowell, Julie (David Tavitas) Dowell; two grandchildren; mother, Mildred Dillingham; brother, James (Jackie) Dillingham; and sister, Judith Tucker. Services, 10:30 a.m. Monday, Oct. 4, 2004, at First United Methodist Church of Rocky Ford.

Dowlin, Robert
Robert Dowlin – Pueblo Chieftain – October 8, 2006 - Robert Dowlin, 67, passed away Oct. 5, 2006, in Pueblo. Burial in Mankato, Minn.

Dowling, Edith L.
Edith L. Dowling - Pueblo Chieftain - August 20, 2002 - Edith L. Dowling, 90, passed away Aug. 17, 2002. Survived by her husband, R. Paul Dowling; sisters, Pearl (Ebert) Hawkins of Pueblo and Miriam (Carl) Atchison of Rye; and several nieces and nephews. Edith was born Oct. 21, 1911, in Meta, Mo., and was a longtime Pueblo resident. Longtime member of Park Hill Christian Church. Funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2002, at the Mountain View Cemetery Chapel Mausoleum with Pastor Charlene Nimmo officiating. Please use the West Acero entrance to the cemetery. Those who desire may make memorials to Park Hill Christian Church Memorial Fund through the funeral home.

Dowling, Irene Elizabeth
Irene Elizabeth Dowling - Pueblo Chieftain - March 05, 2001 - Passed away on March 2, 2001, in Las Animas, Bent County, Colo. She was born Jan. 27, 1902, to Frank Ackley and Elizabeth Laderman Ackley, and was baptized at the First English Lutheran Church, Gibsonburg, Ohio, on May 19, 1918. Irene's father moved to Las Animas, Colo., and she moved there to join her family. She married William Wesley Dowling in Las Animas, Colo., on May 24, 1924. The Dowlings made their home in Pueblo, Colo., where they lived for many years. Irene was active in the Bethel Methodist Church, the Royal Neighbors of America, Grand Lodge Loyal Star of America and the Odd Fellows Lodge. She is survived by her loving brother, Frank Charles Ackley; her sister-in-law, Audrey Ackley; and by many nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, March 7, 2001, at Mountain View Chapel Mausoleum with Rev. Charlene Nimmo of Park Hill Christian Church officiating.

Dowling, Ross Paul
Ross Paul Dowling - Pueblo Chieftain - November 08, 2002 - Ross Paul Dowling, 88, passed away Nov. 7, 2002. Preceded in death by his wife of 68 years, Edith Dowling, on Aug. 17, 2002. Survived by his sisters-in-law, Miriam (Carl) Atchison of Rye and Pearl (Ebert) Hawkins of Pueblo; and several nieces and nephews. R. Paul was born Nov. 23, 1913, in Morris, Okla. He was a WWII veteran and worked at A.G. Warehouse and Safeway Stores. Longtime member of Park Hill Christian Church and Teamsters Union. Funeral service will be held 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 11, 2002, at the Mountain View Chapel Mausoleum with Pastor Charlene Nimmo officiating. Please use the West Acero entrance to the cemetery.

Downer, Clara Belle
Clara Belle Downer - Pueblo Chieftain - August 06, 2002 - Clara Belle Downer, 78, born Oct. 22, 1923, to the union of Clarence Kissell and Margaret Traylor. Clara passed away Aug. 3, 2002. She is preceded in death by her parents; and husband, Howard L. Downer, 1997. Survived by daughter; Kathryn (Ilo) Newton; grandson, Shawn Downer; great-granddaughter, Elizabeth Randolph; brother, Charles Kissell; sisters, Margaret Ballantyne and Mary Louise (Bill) Shake; and special grandson, Vincent Suarez. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Clara retired from the Colorado State Hospital in 1984 after dedicating 29 years to helping the children at the hospital. She was an avid bowler and enjoyed dancing. Her greatest love was sharing her zest for life with family and friends. Memorial service, 11 a.m. Thursday, T.G. McCarthy Rose Chapel. In lieu of food and flowers, the family respectfully requests that donations be made to a charity of choice in memory of Clara Belle Downer.

Downer, Howard L.
Howard L. Downer - Pueblo Chieftain - September 13, 1997 - Howard L. Downer, passed away Sept. 8, 1997. Survived by wife of 58 years, Clara Downer, University Park Care Center- daughter, Kathryn (Ilo) Newton, Beulah- grandson, Shawn Downer who lived with and cared for Howard- sister, Hazel (A.F. Buck") Ingram, Penrose- and special friend, Vincente Suarez. , 10 a.m. Monday, Sept. 15, 1997, McCarthy Rose Chapel. Family may be contacted at Pleasant View Baptist Church, 28726 U.S. Highway 50 East following the service Monday. Please omit food and flowers, those who wish may make donations to the Charity of their choice. Arrangements by McCarthy Rose Chapel, 329 Goodnight Ave.

Downey, Lorenz W.
Lorenz W. Downey - Pueblo Chieftain - October 23, 2003 - Lorenz W. Downey, 87, born March 11, 1916, passed away Oct. 22, 2003. Preceded in death by his wife, Anna Downey, in 1984. Survived by daughter, Charlotte (Gerry) Ohst; sons, Larry Downey and Garry (Alice) Downey; special friend and companion, Jeannette Baca; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. At his request, cremation with no services.

Downey, Maude K.
Maude K. "Margie" Downey - Pueblo Chieftain - May 11, 2004 - Maude K. "Margie" Downey, 93, born Oct. 10, 1910, passed away May 10, 2004. Preceded in death by her husband, Roy; parents, Dujo and Mary Yengich; three brothers; and three sisters. Survived by her daughter, Rayda (Vernon) Cornett; son, Frank Downey; and grandchildren, Mike (Ellen) Cornett and Jackie (Lonnie) Garner. Also survived by great-grandchildren, Jon, Katie and Amy Cornett and Vernon Lee Garner; brothers, John (Ann) Yengich and Sam Yengich; sister, Ann (John) Neumayer; and numerous nieces and nephews. At her request, there will be no viewing. Funeral Mass, 10 a.m. Wednesday, St. Francis Xavier Church. Interment, Roselawn Cemetery. In lieu of food and flowers, donations may be made to St. Francis Xavier Church or to a charity of the donor's choice.

Downing, Beulah Pauline
Beulah Pauline Downing - Pueblo Chieftain - January 9, 1937 - Beulah Pauline Downing, graveside services Evergreen cemetery, Colorado Springs, Saturday, 10 a.m.

Downing, Lena B.
Lena B. Downing - Pueblo Chieftain - September 25, 1999 - Lena B. Downing, 94, of Pueblo, died Sept. 23, 1999. Survived by daughter, Ila Mae Welch; son, Robert Hopewell; sister, Myrtle Baldridge; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by husband, Guy R. Downing; a son, a daughter and seven siblings. Visitation, 1-2 p.m. Tuesday at Shrine of Remembrance. Funeral service, 2 p.m. Tuesday, Shrine of Remembrance "America the Beautiful" Chapel of Roses. Entombment, Shrine of Remembrance Chapel Mausoleum. Memorial contributions to First United Methodist Church, 420 N. Nevada Ave., Colorado Springs, 80903.

Downs, Lynnford M.
Lynnford M. Downs - Huerfano World - February 15, 1990 - Lynnford M. Downs, a former Huerfano County resident, died Feb. 12 l99O in Caldwell, ID. Born in 1903 in southeast Colorado, he married Mildred Powell, a native La Vetan. They lived in La Veta until World War II when they moved to Caldwell. Survivors include two sons and two daughters. Funeral service was held in Caldwell.

Downs, Margaret
Margaret Downs - Pueblo Chieftain - July 30, 1998 - Margaret Downs, 86, born June 2, 1912, Faucett, Mo., passed away July 30, 1998, in Pueblo. Preceded in death by her loving husband, Lawrence Downs, 1972; and son, Eugene Downs, 1968. Survived by children, Tom Downs, and Pat Scavarda; grandchildren, Luke Downs, and Cindy Scavarda. Also survived by sisters, Martha Thompson and Vernell McDaniel. Married at St. Patrick's Cathedral in St. Joseph, Mo., to Lawrence J. Downs, in 1941. They lived in Kansas City where she was a member of Little Flower Parish, and later a member of the Good Shepherd Parish. Margaret received her nursing degree at Missouri Methodist College of Nursing. She was a public health nurse during the depression in rural Missouri. Later in life she did volunteer work in geriatrics for nearly 20 years in Shawnee, Kan. Visitation from 10 a.m. to noon Friday, July 31, 1998, at T.G. McCarthy Funeral Home. Funeral services to be held in Shawnee, Kan. In lieu of flowers and food, a donation may be made to the American Diabetes Association through the funeral home office.

Downs, Matthew J.
Matthew J. Downs - Pueblo Chieftain - June 24, 2003 - Matthew J. Downs, born Sept. 25, 1935, in Pueblo, Colo., went home to be with the Lord, June 21, 2003. Matt met the love of his life, Eileen, in 1965, and together they raised four children, Laura Downs, Denzil Muse, Valerie Robinson and Mitzi Muse. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Mitzi. Matt delighted in his grandchildren, Jillian, Taylor, Breanna and Brooklynd. Also survived by his brother, Mike and his family; numerous nieces, nephews and other family members and close personal friends. He enjoyed his childhood in La Veta, where he was heavily involved in 4-H programs. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy and upon entering civilian life, he worked at Bill Cook's prior to opening his own business, Matt's Hometronix. Matt enjoyed playing saxophone in a couple of local bands, The Alley Cats and The Casuals, as well as enjoying being a Boy Scouts leader. He played tennis with the dawn patrol, enjoyed square dancing, gardening and fishing. He loved this community, his church and the people in his life. He lived an honorable life and is greatly missed. Cremation, Davis Crematory. A memorial Mass will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 25, 2003, in the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, 11th and Grand streets. Private interment of his cremated remains will be held in the Roselawn Cemetery.

Downs, Parva S.
Parva S. Downs - Pueblo Chieftain - February 03, 2000 - Parva S. Downs passed away Feb. 1, 2000. Memorial service, 2 p.m. Friday, United Methodist Church in Trinidad.

Doyle, John R.
John R. "Jack" Doyle - Pueblo Chieftain - July 06, 2005 - John R. "Jack" Doyle, 79, passed away quietly to be with our Lord on Sunday, July 3, 2005. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Betty; four children, Sandy (Edward) Ueeck, Jackie (Bill) Bekeza, Michael Patrick and Joy (Terry) Henderson; his brother, Gene (Patti) Doyle; six grandchildren, Lori (Gil) Negrete, Tami (Bruce) Stotka, Jayde (Joe Easton) Bekeza, Taylor Bekeza, Laycee Bekeza, Allison Bree Doyle; nine great-grandchildren, Joel Patrick and Carson Negrete, Tierney, Bailey, Riley and Sydney Stotka, Beck, Lexi and Little Graycie Mae Easton. Jack was born in Paxton, Ill. He graduated from Bloom Township High School in Chicago Heights, Ill., in 1944. He then attended Diesel Engine School in San Diego while serving in the U.S. Navy during WWII for 3 years and was commissioned as fireman first class on the USS Snowbell. He then resided in Chicago Heights, Ill. He attended the College of Advanced Traffic Management in Chicago, Ill., for three years while working at Joyce Trucking Co., where he retired after 33 years. Jack was an active member of the Chicago Heights Kiwanis Club as well as the American Legion. He owned BJ's Coffee Shop in Matteson, Ill., for 14 years until he retired again in 1993 and moved to Pueblo West, Colo. He worked at Pueblo West Hardware and the Pueblo West Golf Course. He played golf in the Senior Beacon League and was active in the Pueblo West Gunslingers. In 2002, he moved to Presbyterian Towers in Pueblo and was appointed as the president of the residents' council. He also worked at the Tumbleweed Tavern in Pueblo West for several years. Jack always was a very active person who never met a stranger. He was a kind, considerate and a very loving person. He will be missed greatly by all who knew him. There will be no viewing. Cremation, Montgomery & Steward Crematorium. A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Friday, July 8, 2005, at First Presbyterian Church, 10th and Court, with the Rev. Suzanne D'Spain officiating, followed by flag presentation by the Pueblo Veterans Ritual Team. Those who desire, may make memorials to Presbyterian Towers through the funeral home.

Doyle, Louis A.
Louis A. Doyle - Pueblo Chieftain - August 06, 1999 - Louis A. Doyle, age 90, passed away in Denver, Colo., Aug. 2, 1999. Preceded in death by his wife, Aurelia M. Doyle. Father of Louis V. Doyle, and his wife, Sudee Doyle, Denver, and Walter Doyle and his wife, Kathy Carter of Tucson, Ariz. Survived also by his grandchildren, Christine (Jeff) Hochwalt and John (Katya) Doyle, all of Denver, Andrew Doyle of Newport Beach, Calif., Michael (Carol) Doyle, Richardson, Texas, Steven Doyle, Austin, Texas, and Griffin Carter Doyle of Tucson, Ariz.- a nephew, Dr. Mark Stephan, Tacoma, Wash.- and three great-grandchildren, Brooke Katherine Doyle, Jake Michael Doyle, Richardson, Texas, and Madeleine Erin Doyle, Denver. Louis was a Pueblo resident for 75 years and worked for the U.S. Post Office as a clerk in the main Post office at Fifth and Main Streets for many years. He also worked for the Pueblo Chieftain in the circulation and mailing departments. He was a charter member of the Shrine of St. Therese Parish and served in the U.S. Army at the APO in San Francisco, Calif. Most recently he resided at the Dayton Place Retirement Community in Denver. A Memorial Mass will be held at St. Patrick's Church in Pueblo, Colo., Monday, Aug. 9, 1999, at 12 p.m. In lieu of food and flowers, memorials can be made to the American Heart Association, 1280 S. Parker Road, Denver, Colo., 80231.

Doyle, Mary
Mary Doyle - Pueblo Chieftain - November 27, 2005 - Mary Doyle, 84, passed away on Nov. 13, 2005. She is preceded in death by her parents, Harry and Eva Litherland; and her husband, Thomas Doyle. Memorial service, 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2005, Adrian Comer Garden Chapel.

Doyle, Mary F.
Mary F. Doyle - Pueblo Chieftain - March 17, 1999 - Mary F. Doyle, 91, passed away March 14, 1999. Preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth J. Doyle. Survived by numerous nieces, nephews, great-neices and great-nephews all residing in Pueblo, Denver and New Mexico. Also preceded in death by six brothers and one sister. Funeral Mass, Wednesday, 10 a.m., St. Mary Church. Interment, Roselawn Cemetery.

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