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Ho, Kyo
Kyo Ho - Pueblo Chieftain - November 06, 2002 - Kyo Ho. Cremation, Montgomery & Steward Crematorium - November 07, 2002 - Kyo Ho. There will be no services. Private inurnment, Mountain View Chapel Mausoleum.

Hoag, LeVert W.
LeVert W. Hoag - Pueblo Chieftain - March 14, 2000 - LeVert W. Hoag. Pueblo has lost a gracious and generous woman by the passing of philanthropist LeVert W. Hoag, who died on March 12, 2000, after a short illness. Mrs. Hoag was the wife of the late Pueblo Chieftain publisher Frank S. Hoag Jr. Mrs. Hoag came to Pueblo in 1935 as a bride, after meeting and marrying her husband in Washington, D.C., where he was working on the staff of syndicated newspaper columnist David Lawrence. Mrs. Hoag had never heard of Pueblo, but agreed to move west. She soon became involved in her new community. She served as chairman of the first Service League Follies in 1937, and was honorary chairman 50 years later for the 1987 Junior League Follies. She was active in the Single Fund, the forerunner of United Way, serving as chairman of the residential gifts campaign from 1956 through 1960, and in the Pueblo County Tuberculosis and Health Association. In 1967, she opened her Aberdeen home to the public for a Christmas homes tour that benefited the infant Pueblo County chapter of the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Mrs. Hoag served on the board of the Pueblo Civic Symphony, was part of the Broadway Theater League of Pueblo and was honorary chairman of the Pueblo Metropolitan Museum Volunteers twice in the early 70s. In the 1990s, she was an active supporter of El Pueblo Museum, hosting history-themed parties that raised funds for the museum. Mr. and Mrs. Hoag contributed generously to the Sangre de Cristo Arts and Conference Center Endowment Fund, making possible the completion of a four-year, $1 million drive. In honor of their generosity, the first floor studio gallery was renamed the Hoag Gallery. She was a dedicated supporter of the University of Southern Colorado and was honored in 1998 when a bronze bust of her likeness was unveiled at Hoag Hall at USC. In 1995, the LeVert W. Hoag Recreation Center was named for her; she had been the key financial contributor to the project. Mrs. Hoag was also a contributor to the Runyon Field Sports Complex. She was honored in 1996 by the Southern Colorado Press Club, along with Pueblo Chieftain Publisher Bob Rawlings, for her support of local baseball programs as well as her many other gifts to the Pueblo community. In December, Mrs. Hoag was inducted into the President's Circle at Pueblo Community College. Her late husband was instrumental in starting the school's predecessor, Pueblo Junior College, in the 1930s. Mrs. Hoag was preceded in death by her husband in 1989. She is survived by her dear friends, Bob Johnston Jr., and Adrian Comer; sister, Edwina Dickinson, Los Gatos, Calif.; her nephews, Bob (Sandy) Rawlings, Pueblo, Frank (Eleanor) Evans, Santa Fe, N.M., Jack (Anne) Rawlings, North Egremont, Mass., The Rev. Richard Nelson, Duluth, Minn., Walter "Nick" Farr, Columbia, Md., Betsy Dickinson, Sunnyvale, Calif., and Judge James (Alice) Dickinson, St. Paul, Minn. Also survived by numerous grandnieces and grandnephews. Funeral service for Mrs. Hoag is scheduled for 2 p.m. on Wednesday, March 15, 2000, at Adrian Comer Garden Chapel. Interment will be at Roselawn Cemetery. Should friends desire, contributions may be made to Pueblo Community College Foundation, University of Southern Colorado Foundation, or to the charity of your choice, direct or through the funeral home office.

Hobart, William S.
William S. Hobart - Pueblo Chieftain - March 07, 2000 - William S. Hobart, 85, of Pueblo passed away March 4, 2000. He is survived by daughters, Barbara (Richard) Robinson, Carol Alumbaugh of Pueblo, Margo (Bill) La Patra, Mary Jane (Dick) Jones and Susan (Dennis) Love, all of New York. Also survived by numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Bill was a carpenter for many years, subcontracting with Jerol Haley and Alumbaugh Construction. He was a lover of the outdoors, being an avid fisherman and hunter. Bill enjoyed spending time with his family, who will miss his sense of humor and loving heart. Respecting his wishes, cremation will take place with a private family service at a later date.

Hobat, Frank
Frank Hobat - Daily Nevada State Journal, Reno, NV - January 24, 1907 - Primero, Colorado - Colorado Fuel & Iron Co. Coal Mine Explosion, January 23, 1907 - Twenty lives go out in a mine explosion over in Colorado - Trinidad, Colo., Jan 23 - Twenty miners, according to the authentic information available his evening, lost their lives as a result of an explosion which occurred at three o'clock this morning in the Colorado Fuel & Iron Company's Coal mine near Primero, twenty miles west of this city. Twenty coffins have been ordered by the company from a local undertaking establishment. Two of the dead are Frank Hobat, miner, and R. J. Lumbey, fire boss. The names of the other men killed have not been learned, as the shift boss, who had charge of the men who went into the mine last night, is missing. All the men except Lumley were foreigners, most of them being Italians. The explosion stopped the air fan, which was not repaired until late today, and there is little chance that any of the men in the mine at the time of the explosion are still alive. District Superintendent Robert O'Neil is personally directing the work of rescue. Volunteers from adjacent mines are assisting. Rescuers have been divided into two hour shifts and work will be kept up continuously until the entire mine is explored. During the entire day excitement ran high and relatives of the entombed miners stood waiting at the entrance to the mine for a sight of any of the victims that might be brought to the surface. The damage to the mine cannot be learned tonight. An attempt is being made to force air into the mine in the hope that some of the entombed men may be alive, and thus prevent their suffocating. Late advices are that the mine is badly wrecked. The rescue party has penetrated three hundred feet and recovered four bodies, the names not being given. Reno Evening Gazette, Reno, NV- Jan 24, 1907 - Trinidad, Colo., January 24, 1907 - Heroically at work the rescuing party has so far succeeded in recovering but four bodies from the Primero Mine where the explosion occurred yesterday morning. Following is a list of dead whose bodies have been recovered: Angelo Pezitti, Fortunato Gracamato, Enrico Stiffli, C. Casagranada. The missing supposed to be dead in the mine are: J. Reece Lumley, mine boss; Madisto Formali, Louie and Joseph Sipas, John Tokar, John Toth, John Toth Jr., M. Omadono, Angelo Maddelena, Robert and John Fatur and Julius Randolph.

Hobbs, Charles D.
Charles D. “Chuck” Hobbs - Pueblo Chieftain - February 26, 2004 - Charles D. “Chuck” Hobbs passed away Feb. 24, 2004, in Pueblo. Chuck was born in Pueblo, on April 11, 1940, to Wilbur and Eleanor Hobbs. He grew up in Pueblo and was a 1958 graduate of Central High School. At the age of 16, he went to work for his father at Hobbs Linoleum, Tile and Carpet. After his father's death in 1959, Charles and his three brothers took over the business. He had many customers that became very good friends and always asked for him. He was always fair, honest and kept his customers' best interest in mind. Due to his failing health, he retired from Hobbs Linoleum and Tile in May 1997. Even after his retirement, many of his friends, customers and employees would call on him to visit and see how he was doing. He always enjoyed fishing trips to Creed and Gunnison. Mr. Hobbs was a member of the First Congregational Church in Pueblo. He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Donald A. Hobbs; a brother, William Ray Hobbs; and his twin brother, Calvin H. Hobbs. Chuck is survived by his wife of 44 years, Carol A. Hobbs of Pueblo; daughter and son-in-law, Kristine and Bert VanderSchaaff of Lewisburg, Ohio; brother and sister-in-law, Richard and Ruth Hobbs of Pueblo; aunts, Patsy Johnson of Pueblo and Dorothy Snyder of Boulder; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Walt and Darlene Johnson of Portland, Ore.; as well as numerous nephews, nieces and cousins. Mr. Hobbs will lie in state at the mortuary from 2 until 7 p.m. on Friday. Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2004, in the First Congregational Church, 228 W. Evans. Private internment will follow in the Mountain View Cemetery. Donations in memory of Chuck may be made to the First Congregational Church Memorial Fund. Carol would like to thank the staff at Sharmar for their professional and loving care and the Life Care Center of Pueblo staff for their continuing support.

Hobbs, Edith E.
Edith E. Hobbs - Pueblo Chieftain - September 22, 1998 - Edith E. Hobbs, 89, passed away Sept. 19, 1998. Survived by her children, Richard B. (Kim) Hobbs of Las Vegas, Nev., and Nancy (Harold) Faunce of Pueblo- grandchildren, Jeffery Hobbs, Jan (Mike) Shannon, Gregory (Sidney) Brummett, Brenda Bensko and Robert Bensko Jr.- great-grandchildren, Courtney Shannon, Haley Shannon, Robert Bensko III, Michael Bensko and Katie Bensko. Preceded in death by her husband, Richard Fort Hobbs. Born on Aug. 23, 1909, in Pueblo. At her request, there will be no viewing. Cremation, Montgomery & Steward Crematorium. The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. until noon today at the funeral home. In lieu of food and flowers, memorials may be made to either the Alzheimer's Association or Parkinson's Foundation through the funeral home.

Hobbs, Eleanor
Eleanor Hobbs - Pueblo Chieftain - August 03, 2005 - Eleanor Hobbs, 65, of Pueblo. Cremation has taken place. No service or flowers please.

Hobbs, Ernest
Ernest Hobbs - Walsenburg World – December 5, 1922 - Miner Dies of Injuries - Ernest Hobbs, a coal miner employed at the Morning Glory mine near this city, one of four persons seriously injured last Thursday night when two automobiles crashed on the North South highway near Trinidad, died Saturday morning at San Rafael hospital. Hobbs sustained a fracture of the skull and other injuries which caused his death. John Gonzales, also of the Morning Glory mine, another of the injured, is in critical condition with a fractured skull, also Ernest Hill and Miss Iva Semlar, of Trinidad, the latter less seriously. It is sad that both cars were traveling without lights and this fact is thought to have been the cause of the accident. The deceased was 29 years old and leaves a wife and four children, the youngest 6 months old and the oldest 9 years old. He had been a resident of this vicinity about three years. - Later, John Gonzales, who was reported in a serious condition died at the hospital Monday morning and the body will be shipped to Walsenburg.

Hobbs, Jeffrey R.
Jeffrey R. Hobbs - Pueblo Chieftain - November 15, 1997 - Hays Memorial Chapel, Inc., Hays, Kansas - Jeffrey R. Hobbs, age 40, of Kansas City died Wednesday, Nov. 12, 1997, at the Gardner Rehabilitation Center in Gardner, Kan. Jeff was born Feb. 11, 1957, in Pueblo, Colo., to Earl and Shirley (McGee) Hobbs. MDBO Jeff was a graduate of Hays High School in 1975. Survivors include his father, Earl of Olathe, Kan.- brother, Greg Hobbs of Hays, Kan.- sister, Sherri Arnold of Olathe- grandfather, Carl McGee of Colorado Springs, Colo.- and two nieces and two nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother, Shirley, and a brother, Steve. Funeral services were held on Friday, Nov. 14, at the Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home. Burial, Mt. Allen Cemetery in Hays. Memorials have been established with the Ataxia Foundation or to the Gardner Rehabilitation Center in Gardner, Kan.

Hobbs, Mr.
Mr. Hobbs – Pueblo Colorado Weekly Chieftain – November 27, 1879 – Coal Creek Notes – Coal Creek, Colorado, November 23, 1879 – According to promise in our last, we will send a few notes for the Chieftain's readers. Hobb's, the man mentioned in our last letter, died, and went east. His many friends here deeply mourn the loss of so good a man…

Hobbs, Vera C.
Vera C. Hobbs - Pueblo Chieftain - March 13, 2003 - Vera C. Hobbs, 97, born Aug. 27, 1905, passed away March 10, 2003. Survived by her daughter-in-law, Betty Hobbs (James) Draper, Pueblo; grandchildren, Milton (Bev) Cowan, Aurora, Kathy (Bill) Burdette, Leavenworth, Kan., Thomas (Janine) Hobbs, Las Animas, Mike (Sharon) Hobbs and Mary Hobbs of Pueblo, Colo.; seven great-grandchildren, and five great-great-grandchildren. Also survived by her niece, Mildred Delano, Oklahoma; great-nephews, Anthony and Stephen Marolt of Ontario, Canada; numerous cousins, including Joe (Christine) Jakopic and Joann Schaffer of Leadville, Steve Kopic and sons of Canon City, Mary Lou Harnish, Gunnison, Jean (Nelson) Fugate, Idaho Springs, Mary Ann Knisely and family, Denver, Joseph A. Jakopic and sons of Lakewood, Carolyn (Bob) Evans and daughters, Nicki and Rachel of Oklahoma. She is preceded in death by her husband, Oneal M. Hobbs in 1987; son, Oneal M. Hobbs Jr.; daughter, Evelyn Cowan Irvin; and great-grandchild Tracey Cowan. Vera loved baseball and worked with her husband managing the Western League and Runyon Field during the late forties and early fifties. Vera was well known in the business community and was a member of various civic organizations. She was a contestant for the Silver Queen Contest in 2002. Viewing, noon to 5 p.m. Friday, at the funeral home. Funeral Mass, 10 a.m. Saturday, Christ the King Catholic Church, followed by cremation, Almont Crematory. In lieu of food and flowers, donations may be made to Runyon Field in her memory.

Hobeika, Barbara
Barbara Hobeika - World Independent – August 15, 1938 - Barbara Hobeika Dies In Trinidad - Barbara Hobeika, who had lived in Huerfano county 32 years, died in a Trinidad hospital Sunday at the age of 66. She was born in Syria in 1872. She is survived by one son, George and one sister, Anna, both of Walsenburg. She is also survived by two grandchildren. Funeral arrangements are in the care of Furphy Brothers mortuary and will be announced at a later date.

Hobeika, Olga
Olga Hobeika - Huerfano World - December 7, 1989 - Mrs. Olga Hobeika, 90, died in a Pueblo hospital Dec. 2, 1989. Born Jan. 14, 1899, in Stamford, CT, the daughter of Mike and Rosa (nee Zegob) Tabor, she came to Colorado as a young child, first to San Luis where she attended grade school. She finished her education at Loretto Academy in Pueblo. She married George Hobeika on June 28, 1922, in Norfolk, VA, and shortly thereafter the couple came to Walsenburg. They owned and operated City Grocery at the corner of Eighth and Main from 1937 until 1961 when she retired. She was a member of St. Mary Church. Survivors include her daughters Alice Sprouse and Marguerite Hobeika, both of Walsenburg; a granddaughter, three great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Mass of Christian Burial was Tuesday from St. Mary Church. Burial was in North St. Mary Cemetery. J.M. Antle Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Hobeika, Sam
Sam Hobeika - Walsenburg World-Independent - April 26, 1948 - Sam Hobeika, a resident of Walsenburg for 26 years, died at a Pueblo hospital last Saturday following an illness of three weeks. Mr. Hobeika was connected in ownership of the Firestone dealer store in this city with D. Bonicelli. He resided at 338 East Fifth street. Mr. Hobeika was born May 7, 1903 in Syria. He was a member of the St. Mary church and the Fraternal Order of Eagles lodge. He is survived by one sister, Emerald; two brothers, Tom and Eli, and his mother, Mrs. Anna Hobeika, all of the family home in Walsenburg. Funeral services will take place from the family home this Wednesday morning at 9:30 o'clock and from the St. Mary church at 10. Interment will be in the family lot in the St. Mary cemetery under the direction of Furphy mortuary. Huerfano World - April 26, 2001 -This Week in Walsenburg History - 1948: Died, Sam Hobeika, who was born in 1903 in Syria and was in the Firestone business in Walsenburg with D. Bonicelli.

Hobson, Albert W.
Albert W. Hobson - Pueblo Chieftain - July 21, 1935 - Albert W. Hobson, services Rouch chapel 10:30 a.m. Monday. Burial Mountain View.

Hobson, Anna Jane
Anna Jane Hobson - Pueblo Chieftain - June 14, 1960 - Anna Jane Hobson, 124 Michigan, passed away suddenly June 13 at a local hospital following six weeks illness. Lifetime pioneer resident of Avondale and Pueblo County. Widow of the late Ed A. Hobson. Member of the First Church of the Nazarene. Survived by a son, William E. Hobson of the family residence, three daughters, Mrs. Les F. Davis, Pueblo; Mrs. Brown, Grandview, Wash.; Mrs. Stella White, San Francisco, Calif., 7 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. Announcement later. Pueblo Chieftain - June 16, 1960 - Anna Jane Hobson, 124 Michigan. Services in our chapel Saturday 11:00 a.m. with the Rev. Thomas M. Hermon officiating. Interment Mountain View. Friends may call at the Funeral Home until the hour of service. [Ed. note: Mrs. Hobson was born in June of 1874, per the 1900 Federal Census]

Hobson, Bessie May
Mrs. Bessie May Hobson - Pueblo Chieftain - February 27, 1932 - Mrs. Bessie May Hobson, age 52 years, passed away at her home, 515 Ogden Avenue, Friday, Feb. 26. She is survived by her husband, Edgar E. Hobson, and one son, Albert B. Hobson, both of the family home; her father, Rev. J. E. Denham; two brothers, Robert M. and Charles H. Denham; three grandchildren, and an uncle, J. H. Parks, all of Pueblo. Mrs. Hobson was a member of the Park Hill Baptist church. The time of funeral service will be announced later by the Davis mortuary. Pueblo Chieftain - February 28, 1932 - Funeral services for Mrs. Bessie May Hobson will be held at 3:30 p.m. Monday Feb. 29, in the chapel of the Davis Mortuary. Rev. Jesse B. Hyde will officiate. Interment will be made in Mountain View cemetery.

Hobson, Edward A.
Edward A. Hobson - Pueblo Chieftain - May 5, 1927 - Edward A. Hobson, aged 55 years, died May 4, at his residence at Avondale. Funeral announcement later by T. G. McCarthy & Sons. Pueblo Chieftain May 6, 1927 - The funeral of the late Ed A. Hobson will take place at 2 o'clock this afternoon in the funeral chapel of T.G. McCarthy and Sons, Rev. R. E. Scarffe of the Avondale Methodist church will officiate. Interment in the North Side City cemetery. Edward A. Hobson - Pueblo Chieftain - May 5, 1927 – Former Avondale Postmaster Dies - Following an illness of long duration, during which he was a most patient sufferer, Ed A. Hobson, one of the best known and highly esteemed citizens of the Avondale community passed away Wednesday at his home in Avondale. Mr. Hobson had been postmaster at Avondale for nine years, giving up that office on April 1, last. He was 55 years of age. He was born in Savannah, Mo., the son of Captain and Mrs. William P. Hobson. Capt. Hobson was a captain in the civil war. Mr. Hobson had resided in Pueblo and vicinity since he was eight years of age. He is survived by his wife, four children, Mrs. Stella White, Mrs. Mae Brown and Mrs. Lida Davis, and one son, William Hobson, all of Avondale; two brothers, Joseph Hobson of Victorville, Calif., and William Hobson of Piano, Ill.; one sister, Mrs. William Schaller, of Denver and four grandchildren. The remains are at the funeral parlor of T. G. McCarthy & Sons awaiting funeral arrangements. Pueblo Chieftain – May 6, 1927 - The funeral of the late Ed A. Hobson will take place at 2 o'clock this afternoon in the funeral chapel of T.G. McCarthy and Sons, Rev. R. E. Scarffe of the Avondale Methodist church will officiate. Interment in the North Side City cemetery. [Ed. note: Mr. Hobson was born May 8, 1871, per Genealogy of the Current and Hobson Families, 1906]

Hobson, Elnora A.
Elnora A. Hobson - Pueblo Chieftain - October 20, 1948 - Elnora A. Hobson, of 1505 West Seventeenth Street, local hospital Saturday. Mother of Mrs. Beth Neeley, Lyons, Nebr. Mrs. Edith Foreman, Pueblo and Edgar W. Hobson, Denver, Colo,; sister of Mrs. Viola Robertson, Cozad, Nebr.; Mrs. Clara Loveland, Poulson, Mont.; F. R. Maryott and Fred M. Maryott, Oregon and Merton Maryott, Thermopolis, Wyo. Member of the Methodist church and a resident of Pueblo 47 years. Services Rouch chapel Tuesday at 1:30 p.m.

Hobson, Marie Joanna
Marie Joanna Hobson - Pueblo Chieftain - March 17, 2003 - Marie Joanna Hobson, 85, born May 19, 1917, passed away March 14, 2003, at Fowler Care Center. Marie is survived by cousins, Jeanne Apple of Pueblo, Maynard Apple of Crowley, Mildred Brewer of Fowler, Shirley (C. Joe) Apple Carter of Tucson, Ariz., Jerry Apple of Crowley, Sandy (Guy) Kerr of North Dakota, Wilma Apple Seuser of Texas, Donna Apple of Ordway, Barbara (John) Marchbanks of Rocky Ford, James (Kathy) Foster of Texas, and many friends. Preceded in death by her parents, John and Leo Balsinger; and brother, Oris Balsinger. Marie graduated from Central High School, Pueblo in 1936. Graveside service, 3 p.m. Wednesday, Roselawn Cemetery with Jerry Ashida of River of Life Fellowship in Ordway officiating.

Hobson, Marjorie
Marjorie Eagleton Hobson - Pueblo Chieftain - February 11, 1999 - Marjorie Eagleton Hobson, 85, of Sugar City, died Feb. 8, 1999. Services, 10:30 a.m. Friday, Ordway Christian Church with burial in Sugar City Cemetery.

Hobson, Sarah H.
Sarah H. Hobson - Pueblo Chieftain - October 1, 1911 - The funeral of Sarah H. Hobson who died at the home of her son Edward Hobson, at Avondale last Friday, was held yesterday afternoon from Mc Cathy's chapel. The interment was in the North side Masonic cemetery. [Ed. note: Mrs. Hobson was born in March of 1834, per the 1900 Federal Census, and her maiden name was Hale, per the obituary for her husband, William P. Hobson]

Hobson, Sherman M.
Sherman Hobson - Pueblo Chieftain - March 15, 1908 - Sherman M. Hobson, aged 43 years, son of the late Capt. William P. Hobson, died yesterday at his home, 503 east Eleventh Street. Funeral announcement will be made later. The deceased was very well known to Pueblo people, having lived here for many years. Capt. William M. Hobson was one of the early settlers of Colorado, and was one of the pioneer surveyors in this country. Sherman M. Hobson, Jr. the 4 year-old son of the deceased was awarded the first prize in the state contest at the state fair for the most beautiful boy baby in the state. Pueblo Chieftain - March 16, 1908 - The funeral of Sherman Hobson will be held this afternoon at 1:30 o'clock from the family residence, 503 East Eleventh Street. [Ed. note: Mr. Hobson was born September 16, 1864, per the Genealogy of the Current and Hobson Families, 1906, by Annie E. Current].

Hobson, W. P.
Captain W. P. Hobson - Pueblo Daily Chieftain - May 24, 1895 – Captain W. P. Hobson is Dead – Life Work of a prominent Puebloan Ended – Another Old Resident Gone - A Public Spirited Citizen and a Well Known Civil Engineer Passes Peacefully Away at his Home Yesterday Morning - A Sketch of His Honorable Career Here and Elsewhere - Funeral Services Saturday - Captain William P. Hobson died at 11:45 o'clock yesterday morning at his home, 503 east Eleventh Street at the age of 60 years. He was born in Henry county, Indiana, September 16, 1834, and came to Colorado in 1878 and had made Pueblo his home ever since. Early in life he moved to Missouri locating in Andrew County. He was married at Savannah, Mo., September 23, 1885, to Miss Sarah S. Hale. Captain Hobson had an enviable war record, enlisting in G Company of the Twenty-Seventh Infantry regiment of Missouri and serving throughout the war. He was commissioned captain early in the service and was in the same company when the war closed and was mustered out in 1866. He contracted a complicated stomach trouble during the war and that was the cause of his death. Since June 1893 he had been confined to his home. He was a member of Upton post No. 8, Grand Army of the Republic, and the funeral which will be from the house Saturday at 10 a.m., will be under its auspices. The services will be conducted by Rev. Thomas Stephenson at the Grand Avenue Baptist church. During his residence in Colorado he had followed his profession, that of a civil engineer, and had conducted some of the most substantial improvements in the county. Hundreds of acres of land were made susceptible of cultivation by the building of the ditch which was projected by him. The ditch was taken out of the Fountain. Several other large ditches were built by him in the Arkansas valley and a number of reservoirs were projected. Captain Hobson had a plan for opening up the arid land which if it had been carried out would have been worth millions to the state. He was a public spirited citizen and when actively engaged in business gave both his time and money to anything for the furtherance of Pueblo's interests. His labors did a great deal of good and many of the present improvements in the city are due as much to his work as to anything else. During the real estate excitement in 1889 he took an active part and his lands northeast of the city were put in the market as an addition and the Fountain Lake hotel built in the center of the addition of that name. Mrs. Hobson and several sons and daughters survive him but unfortunately all of them were not with him at the time of his death. One daughter lives in Trinidad and two of his sons are in the east. Pueblo Daily Chieftain - Captain William P. Hobson, May 26, 1895 remains were quietly laid to rest in the North side cemetery yesterday morning beside those of his mother, who died some years ago. The funeral services at the house were conducted by Rev. Thomas Stephenson of the Grand Avenue Baptist church at 10 o'clock, and were very impressive. At the conclusion of the ceremony Upton post No. 8 of the G.A.R. took charge and the procession wended its way to the cemetery, where the usual G. A. R. burial was had, concluding with the sounding of “taps” by the bugler. Judge Andrew Royal, who served in Captain Hobson's company during the war made a few well chosen eulogistic remarks on his dead comrade. The pall-bearers were H. M. Morse, I. W. Stanton, I.V. Stamm, George Willauer, Charles W. Bowman and George Bell. The service were largely attended by the old residents of the city, which was a fitting tribute to the respect with which the deceased was held by the community, In addition to the preaching at the house Mrs. India Ward of B. F. Butler circle conducted the ceremony of laying the nation's flag on the breast of the dead soldier. Mr. Hobson's daughter arrived from Trinidad in time to attend the services, and a number of other relatives also gathered about the casket.

Hobson, William E.
William E. (Bill) Hobson - Pueblo Chieftain - July 11, 1967 - William E. (Bill) Hobson, Tuesday, July 11, 1967. Services, Our Chapel, 3 p.m. Friday, with Rev. Don Sperber, Pastor, Bethal Methodist Church officiating. Interment Mountain View Cemetery. Family may be contacted at Lester F. Davis Residence, 1520 Alexander Circle, 544-4372. Pueblo Chieftain - July 12, 1967 - William E. (Bill) Hobson, lifetime Pueblo County resident, late of 114 E. Ninth, passed away at St. Mary Corwin Hospital July 11, following three day illness. Mr. Hobson was preceded in death by his wife, Mrs. Theda Hobson in 1936 and his mother, Mrs. Anna J. Hobson, June 13, 1960. Member First Church of the Nazarene. Survived by three sisters, Mrs. Mae Brown, Grandview, Wash., Mrs. Stella White, Danville, Calif., and Mrs. Lida Davis, Pueblo. Several nieces and nephews also survive. Announcements later. [Ed. note: Mr. Hobson was born 10/28/1895, per the Social Security Death Index]

Hochevar, Frank
Frank Hochevar – Pueblo Chieftain – July 19, 1960 – Frank Hochevar. Services at St. Francis Xavier Church. Recitation of the Rosary will be Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. and the Requiem High Mass will be Thursday, 9 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven.

Hochevar, Henry
Henry "Hank" Hochevar - Pueblo Chieftain - May 13, 2006 - Henry "Hank" Hochevar joined his heavenly father on May 11, 2006. Beloved husband of 59 years to Vivian Hochevar. Henry was born Dec. 26, 1921, in Pueblo. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alfonso and Louise Papish Hochevar; and his brother, Alfonso Hochevar Jr. Survived by his children, Susan (John) Heienickle, St. Peter's, Mo., Mary Lou (Ray) Aumiller, Pueblo, Colo., Julie (Jody) Dodson, Greeley, Colo., and Ted (Marie) Hochevar, Eaton, Colo.; also survived by seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Hank retired from the CF&I after 40 years working in the weld shop. He was a member of St. Mary Parish and served in the U.S. Army during WWII. He was awarded the Purple Heart and the Normandy Jubilee Liberty Medal. He was an avid collector of Indian Artifacts and loved to fish. Celebration of Henry's life, 10 a.m. Monday, May 15, 2006, St. Mary Church, where the casket will be open. Interment to follow at Roselawn Cemetery. A special thank you to Jeanette, Maria, Liz and the staff at Sangre de Cristo Hospice for all the care and support. In lieu of food and flowers, donations may be made to Sangre de Cristo Hospice. Henry will best be remembered as a loving husband, father and grandfather.

Hochevar, John V.
John V. "Hoch" Hochevar - Pueblo Chieftain - April 23, 2000 - John V. "Hoch" Hochevar, born July 7, 1923, in Pueblo, passed away surrounded by family on April 18, 2000, from a brief illness. "Hoch" will be missed by his wife of 53 years, Ethel; children Randy Hochevar and Johnny Ray (Diane) Hochevar, and their children, Jason, Dayna, Amy, John Ryan, Tracy and her daughter, Reygan, and Diane (Doug) Withrow, and their daughters, Kristy and Erin. "Hoch" enjoyed spending time with family, especially his grandchildren and great-granddaughter. He also enjoyed spending time with his golfing friends. He was a World War II veteran of the U.S. Army Air Corps. He also was an active member of the Preseren Club. He retired in 1984 from CF&I. "Hoch" was loved by many and will be missed greatly. The family respectfully requests the omission of food and flowers. Those who wish may make a contribution to a charity of their choice in his name. Memorial Mass, 7 p.m. Monday, April 24, 2000, St. Patrick Church. Family will receive friends in the parish hall immediately after Mass.

Hockaday, Gerald Jay
Gerald Jay Hockaday - Pueblo Chieftain - February 14, 2002 - Age 44, passed away unexpectedly on Feb. 11, 2002, in Colorado Springs. Gerald was born Oct. 7, 1957, in Salida, to Anna Lucille Hockaday of Walsenburg, and his father, Roy Dean (Donnetta) Hockaday Sr. of Oilton, Okla. Also survived by his siblings, Roy (LouAnn) Hockaday Jr. of Pueblo, Rick (Sherrie) Hockaday of Mannford, Okla., Debbie Newman of Pueblo and Misty Morgan of Las Vegas, Nev.; and numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Family will receive friends and family on Saturday, Feb. 16 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 3925 Goodnight Ave., Pueblo, Colo.

Hockenbary, William
William Hockenbary - Pueblo Chieftain - April 6, 1951 - William Hockenbary. Body forwarded to Aurora, Neb., today for services.

Hockersmith, Loudeen
Loudeen (Lou) Hockersmith - The Greenhorn Valley View - March 5, 2008 - In Loving Memory of Loudeen (Lou) Hockersmith, Born September 23, 1934, Passed March 2, 2008.

Hockett, Georgia Henrietta
Georgia Henrietta Hockett - Colorado Springs Gazette - November 1, 1995 - Georgia Henrietta Hockett, 77, a homemaker, died Oct. 27, 1995, in Colorado Springs. A memorial service will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Mountain View Presbyterian Church, 2520 Arlington Drive, with the Rev. Curtis Hill officiating. Burial in Salida was private. Swan-Law Funeral Home, 501 N. Cascade Ave., handled arrangements. Mrs. Hockett was born Oct. 17, 1918, in Salida to Henry George and Tao Lena (Peterson) McGehee. She was married July 10, 1936, in Salida to Ray F. Hockett Jr., who is deceased. She is survived by a daughter, Marjorie L. Smith of Colorado Springs; a son, Lonnie R. of Murray, Utah; a sister, Emily Cooper of Salida; a brother, Lyle B. McGehee of Pueblo; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. She had lived in Colorado Springs since 1970. Mrs. Hockett was active in Home Extension Club work in Salida and Colorado Springs, a life member of Rebekah Lodge, a former member of the Pikes Peak Chapter of the Embroiderers' Guild of America, and a friend of Mountain View Presbyterian Church. She was a graduate of Salida High School. Memorial contributions may be made to Mountain View Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 16307, Colorado Springs 80935, or Silver Key Senior Services, 2250 Bott Ave., Colorado Springs 80904.

Hockett, Stella
Stella Hockett - Huerfano World - March 14, 1991 - Funeral services were held Saturday in Branson for Stella Hockett. She is the mother of Albert Hockett and grandmother of Joe Hockett of La Veta.

Hockett, William Calvin
William Calvin Hockett - Pueblo Chieftain - July 31, 1997 - William Calvin Hockett, 68, passed away July 29, 1997. Survived by his sisters and brothers, Ruth Dye of Neligh, Neb., Leora Seedig of Florence, Essie (Preston) Hart of Pueblo, Earl Richard (Maxine) Hockett of Eads, Albert (Frances) Hockett of La Veta, and Dorothy (Ed) Winters of Rush- aunts, Edna Behne, Dorothy Ovgrall and Ethel Pitts- numerous nieces, nephews, grand nieces and grand nephews. Preceded in death by his parents, Earl and Stella Hockett- brother, Ray Hockett- and aunt, Lola Roust. Born on Dec. 3, 1928, in Hoehne. Funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 1, 1997, at the Montgomery & Steward Chapel with the Rev. Mose Ransom officiating. Graveside committal will follow at 2:30 p.m. at Branson Cemetery. Branson, Colo.

Hocking, Frederick G.
Frederick G. Hocking - Pueblo Chieftain - January 26, 2005 - Frederick G. Hocking, April 16, 1923 - Jan. 24, 2005. Survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Betty L. Hocking. Sons, Tom (friend Kris Hanson and daughter Ashley), Frederick L. (Linda) Hocking. Daughter Nancy (Stanley) Brooks. Grandchildren Cindy, Samuel (Tina), Scot Walker, Gaylen Hocking and Kendra (Rick) Criswell. Private cremation with a memorial service to be held at First Baptist Church, 9th and Grand Ave. at 2:00 p.m. on Jan. 27, 2005. Fred was a retired machinist at CF&I Steel Mill, he also owned Fred's Garage and Used Cars. He will be sadly missed and always loved. Mom and Dad enjoyed winters in Brenda Ariz. He also enjoyed the outdoors & auto racing. Donations can be made to Sangre De Cristo Hospice in Dad's name.

Hocking, Gillard A.
Gillard A. Hocking - Pueblo Chieftain - March 10, 1988 - Gillard A. Hocking was born in Quireda, Colo. August 13, 1901, and passed away in Pueblo, March 8, 1988. A St. Charles Mesa resident for the past 55 years, he had been employed at CF&I for 49 years, retiring in 1967. He was a member of Broadway Christian Church, Silver State Lodge 95, AF&AM, and Order of Eastern Star, Chapter 7. Father of Betty June Kemple, LeRoy (Elaine) Hocking, Marilyn (Paul) Chesley and Joe (Lois) Hocking, all of Pueblo, and James (Judy) Hocking of Littleton; brother of Velma Vickerman of Westcliffe. Also survived by 21 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his wife, Marguerite in 1977; daughter Jean Boughton in 1983; grandson Kenneth Lee Cook in 1973; and sister Lovena Thomas in 1985. Services, 2 p.m. Saturday, March 12, 1988, T.G. McCarthy Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Wayne Ward officiating. Interment, Mountain View Cemetery. Respects may be paid at the funeral home after 6 p.m. Thursday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, and until service time Saturday.

Hocking, James Gillard
James Gillard Hocking - Pueblo Chieftain - July 30, 1929 - Funeral will take place Thursday morning at 10 o'clock in the chapel of the George F. McCarthy Funeral home. Rev. Thomas Haldeman will officiate. Interment will be in the family plot at Mountain View cemetery.

Hocking, Joe G.
Joe G. Hocking - Pueblo Chieftain - May 27, 2001 - Joe G. Hocking, 69, passed away May 23, 2001. Survived by his wife, Lois of the family home; children, Robert (Billie Sue) Hocking, Dianne (Gary) Von Rentzell, Jerry (Brenda) Nixon, Cindy (Duane) Cisneros, Mike (Patti) Nixon; 16 grandchildren; brothers, Leroy (Elaine) Hocking, James (Judy) Hocking; sisters, Betty Kemple and Marilyn Chesley; brother-in-law, Roy Boughton; and numerous nieces, nephews and longtime friends. Preceded in death by his parents, Gillard and Marguerite Hocking; and sister, Jean Boughton. Joe retired from the CF&I after 33 years of service. At his request, cremation with no viewing. Memorial service, 2 p.m. Tuesday, Imperial Funeral Home Chapel. Family and friends will be received at Imperial Reception Hall following the service.

Hocking, Mary A.
Mrs. Mary A. Hocking – Pueblo Chieftain - December 5, 1939 - Mrs. Mary A. Hocking, 62, a resident of Pueblo since 1917, died Monday at a local hospital. She was a member of Holy Trinity church and Neighbors of Wood craft, Carnation Circle No. 26. She is survived by a son, Gillard A. Hocking of the St. Charles Mesa; two daughter's, Mrs. Lorena Thomas of Pueblo and Mrs. Velma Vickerman of Westcliffe and 10 grandchildren. Funeral announcements will be made later. Pueblo Chieftain - December 5, 1939 -Funeral Rites Today For Mary A. Hocking - Funeral services for Mrs. Mary A. Hocking will be held today at 2 p.m. in Holy Trinity Episcopal church with the Rev. Charles D. Evans officiating. Interment will be made in Mountain View cemetery.

Hodges, Alva Earl
Alva Earl Hodges - Pueblo Chieftain - November 04, 1999 - Alva Earl Hodges, born Feb. 2, 1919, died at home Nov. 2. He was preceded in death by parents, John Thomas and Martha Eller Hodges; sisters, Ida Henry, Ruth Bailey, Lee Lotspeich and Wava Rasmussen. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Charleen; brother, Roy Hodges; sister, Jessie Parker; children, Tom (Dianne) Hodges of Amarillo, Texas, Terry (Louise) Hodges of Houston, Texas, and Collette (Kermit) Spencer of Rye; grandchildren, Christopher Hodges of Decatur, Texas, Catherine Grimes of Amarillo, Alisa Hodges of Houston and Kalan and Kyle Spencer of Rye; and six great-grandchildren. Earl served in World War II in the 303rd Bombardment Group, 8th Air Force 1942-1945, was awarded the Air Medal with oak leaf clusters and the Purple Heart and was a Stalag XVII POW for two years. He retired from the Santa Fe Railroad in 1981 and was a member of the Fraternal Order of Elks. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 6, 1999, at the Grace Community Bible Church. Interment at Imperial Memorial Gardens Cemetery.

Hodges, Charleen Mae
Charleen Mae Hodges - Pueblo Chieftain - November12, 1999 - Charleen Mae Hodges, born March 21, 1924, died at home Wednesday, one week after the death of Earl, her husband of 57 years. One of six daughters to Raymond E. and Minnie E. (Benesch) Draper, she is survived by sisters, Edna Eddleman, Lois (Dick) Cooper and Virginia Lee (Anthony) Schmidtt of Pueblo, Caroline (Jim) Rayome of Wisconsin Rapids, Wis., and Marilyn (Jim) Chalaire of Venice, Fla.; children, Tom (Dianne) Hodges of Amarillo, Terry (Louise) Hodges of Houston and Collette (Kermit) Spencer of Rye; grandchildren, Christopher Hodges of Decatur, Texas, Catherine Grimes of Amarillo, Alisa Hodges of Houston and Kalan and Kyle Spencer of Rye; and six great-grandchildren. Charleen graduated from Avondale High School; was a singer, dancer and basketball player, worked at the Pueblo Ordnance Depot during World War II and retired from Colorado State Hospital as a Senior Psychiatric Technician after 23 years. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 13, 1999, at Grace Community Bible Church led by Pastor Dan Lyons. Interment to follow, Imperial Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Friends welcome at the home, 2220 Hillside Road, Saturday afternoon. Memorials may be made to Grace Community Bible Church 1405 25th Lane, Pueblo, Colo. 81006.

Hodges, Dorothea L.
Dorothea L. Hodges - Pueblo Chieftain - July 27, 2004 - Dorothea L. Hodges, 90, passed away July 23, 2004. She was born on March 1, 1914, to the union of Fred and Effie Dysktra. Viewing, from 2 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 28, 2004, at the funeral home. Memorial service, 10 a.m. Thursday, Liberty Baptist Church, 2207 West 29th St., Pueblo, with interment to follow at Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Colorado Springs, Colo. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Dorothea's memory to the Liberty Baptist Church through the funeral home.

Hodges, James L.
James L. "Hodgey" Hodges - Pueblo Chieftain - December 28, 2005 - James L. "Hodgey" Hodges, 54, passed away Dec. 24, 2005. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Vivian Hodges. Survived by his children, Danica (Dan) White, Penrose, Colo., Lenny Hodges, Pueblo West, Sabrina and Rachel Hodges, both of California; grandson, Angelo; sisters, Phyllis Fraley and Tina Hodges, both of California; nephews, Michael Silsby, Ricky Harold and Christopher Carroll; and one great-niece, Shania Silsby. James loved to fish and enjoyed playing golf. At his request, cremation. Memorial service, 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 30, 2005, Adrian Comer Garden Chapel.

Hodges, Roy E.
Roy E. Hodges - Pueblo Chieftain - March 07, 2006 - Roy E. Hodges, 102, lifetime farmer and rancher in eastern Pueblo County, was born in Wellington, Kan., Oct. 7, 1903, and passed away at the Sharmar Chateau in Pueblo, Mar. 3, 2006. He was preceded in death by wife, June D. Hodges, in 1977; by grandson, Adam Roy Hodges, in 1990; and by wife, Ruth Siegle Hodges, in 1997. He is survived by his son, Jerry Roy (Gladys) of El Paso; grandchildren, Randy Roy (Gwenn) of Colorado Springs, Jan Robinson (David) of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, Holly Goldman (Richard) of North Andover, Mass., and Cary Jay (Jamie) of Denver. His descendants further include great-grandchildren, Amy Hodges, Anna Mekeel, Jesse Goldman, Dylan Goldman and Caleb Hodges. Over the years, Mr. Hodges served his community in various ways: as member of the Boone School Board, member of the County Agricultural and Stabilization Committee, and mayor of Boone. Memorial service, 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 11, 2006, at First Baptist Church, 405 W. Ninth St. According to Mr. Hodges' wishes, in place of flowers the family respectfully suggests that contributions be made to the First Baptist Church Memorial Fund. Private family interment.

Hodges, Ruth
Ruth Hodges - Pueblo Chieftain - September 28, 1997 - Ruth Hodges, 93, passed away Sept. 26, 1997. Survived by her husband, Roy E. Hodges, of the family home- stepdaughter, Norma Jackson of Sheridan, Wyo.- stepson, Jerry (Gladys) Hodges of Boone- sisters, Katherine Cook of Spokane, Wash., and Thelma Baker of Albuquerque, N.M.- nieces, Opal Scallon of Pueblo, Betty Stack of Spokane, Diana Clark of Albuquerque, and Linda- nephews, Wilbur Sigler of Boone and Richard Cook of Livermore, Calif. Preceded in death by her first husband, George J. Siegle in 1976. Born to John and Mary Sigler on Sept. 28, 1903, in Frederick, Okla. Member of First Baptist Church, Adah Chapter No. 34 Order of Eastern Star, San Isabel Shrine No. 7 White Shrine of Jerusalem and Win One Sunday School Class. She will lie in state from 2 p.m. until 5 p.m. Sunday and 9 a.m. until 6 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 30, 1997, at First Baptist Church, Ninth and Grand, with the Rev. Dr. Morris Anderson officiating. Interment will follow at Roselawn Cemetery. The family respectfully requests that memorials be made to the First Baptist Church Scholarship Fund.

Hodges, Vivian Lorraine
Vivian Lorraine Hodges - Colorado Springs Gazette - November 2, 2007 - Vivian Lorraine Hodges Sept. 5, 1931 - Oct. 31, 2007. Vivian Lorraine Hodges was born September 5, 1931 in Pueblo, Colorado. She passed away at The Sunny Vista Center in Colorado Springs, Colorado on October 31, 2007. Halloween was so much fun for Vivian because she loved seeing the little ones in their costumes. How she glowed when she saw the excitement each trick-or-treater had when she gave them treats. So, it is fitting that Halloween was her chosen night to go home. She was married to Raymond Hodges May 4, 1951. He preceded her in death. She is survived by her 5 children; Nadine Canalez, Sally Wilhite, Vicky Jamison, Daniel Hodges and Ronald Hodges; 1 sister, Ida Gilliland; 1 brother, Richard Herring; and 12 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. A visitation will be held Sunday, November 4, 2007, form 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. A Memorial Service will be held Monday, November 5, 2007, at 10:00 a.m. Both services will be held at Memorial Gardens Funeral Home Chapel, 3825 Airport Rd. Colorado Springs, CO, 80910.

Hodkinson, R. W.
R. W. Hodkinson - Rocky Mountain News – September 9, 1911, Page 10 – R. W. Hodkinson near Colorado Springs, hit by Rock Island passenger No. 4 in the local yards last night. He will most likely die. It is supposed that he was a stranger in the city walking into town from Pueblo when struck.

Hoeken, R. B.
R. B. Hoeken – Pueblo Colorado Daily Chieftain – September 25, 1875 – Mr. R. B. Hoeken, of Chicago, died at the Commercial hotel on Friday afternoon of consumption. He came here at short time since in the last stages of the disease.

Hoel, Maggie
Maggie Hoel – New Castle Nonpareil – March 6, 1901 – The coroner's jury which investigated the mysterious disappearance of Maggie Hoel from her home at Pueblo, December 23rd last, and the circumstances surrounding the discovery of her body, brought in the following verdict: “We, the jury, find from the evidence adduced that Maggie Hoel came to her death at the hands of some party or parties unknown.”

Hoeschen, Kenneth J.
Kenneth J. Hoeschen - Pueblo Chieftain - November 11, 1997 - Kenneth J. Hoeschen, 73, of Peoria, Ariz., passed away Nov. 7, 1997, at Walter O. Boswell Memorial Hospital in Sun City, Ariz., after a courageous battle with heart and lung disease. Mr. Hoeschen was born in Cornlea, Neb., on May 2, 1924, to John and Louise Hoeschen. He moved in 1994 to Peoria and was a member of St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church. He is survived by his wife, Betty- a son, Michael of Salt Lake City, Utah- and a sister, Adella Hawkins of Sacramento, Calif. Mr. Hoeschen was a veteran of both World War II and Korea. An executive in the banking and finance industry during his career, he served as president of the First National Bank of Salida, president of the First National Bank of Durango and retired in 1990 as executive vice president and chief operating officer of Minnequa Bank in Pueblo. He was actively involved in his church and community serving in many volunteer roles. He was a lifetime member of the Knights of Columbus, a member of the Lions Club, served on the Salida Board of Education and various Economic Development Committees. In 1980, during the city's centennial celebration, he served his second term as president of the Salida Chamber of Commerce. A memorial Mass will be held at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 14, 1997, at St. Pius X Catholic Church, 3130 Morris Ave., Pueblo, Colo. A private inurnment will follow at Imperial Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in Mr. Hoeschen's honor to the Sangre de Cristo Arts Center, 210 N. Santa Fe Ave., Pueblo, Colo., 81003 or to St. Pius X Church.

Hoewing, Margaret
Margaret Hoewing - Daily Gate City - November 1, 2003 - Keokuk, IA - Margaret A. Hoewing, 90, of Kahoka, MO died Wednesday, October 2, 2003 at the Clark County Nursing Home, Kahoka, MO. She was born May 16, 1913, in Cedar Hill, near Trinidad, Colorado, the daughter of Michael and Jennie Bracco Coppa. In 1938 she met Victor Lloyd Hoewing at the Grand Canyon where he was employed and she was visiting. They were married on June 11, 1939 in Flagstaff, AZ. He survives. Other survivors include one brother, Joseph Coppa of Patagonia, AZ, two sisters-in-law, Violet Plenge of Kahoka, MO and Louise Johnson of West Burlington, IA, five nieces, Mrs. Dean (Susanne) Webster of Kahoka, MO, Mrs. Hugh (Susan) Plenge of Kahoka, Helen Louise Johnson of Norman, OK, Renee Hoewing of Bloomington, IL and Jennifer Hoewing of Kent, OH, four nephews, Dr. John Coppa and his wife Linda of Patagonia, AZ, Henry Plenge and his wife Jeanette, Hal Plenge both of Kahoka, MO and Harold Johnson and his wife Lorri of West Burlington, IA. She was preceded in death by her parents, one nephew, Hugh Plenge, two brothers-in-law, Willis and Ivan Hoewing and two sisters-in-law, Lois Blum and Janet Hoewing. Margaret graduated from Trinidad High School. She attended Greely State Teacher's College in Colorado graduating with a Bachelor of Art Degree. While at Greely she majored in Home Economics and minored in music. She also attended the University of Colorado working towards her Master's Degree. She taught High School Music in Colorado and Arizona. After moving to California she worked for the Airport Transit as office manager until her retirement in 1968. She was a member of The United Church in Sun City, CA and the St. Paul United Church of Christ in Kahoka, MO. Margaret enjoyed many different things. She loved nature and watching things grow. She also enjoyed animals, especially kittens. She was a volunteer at the Menifee Valley Hospital in Sun City, CA for 10 years. Margaret and Victor loved to travel around the world by air and by sea. She enjoyed ballet and concert music, square dancing and fishing. She was an expert cook and knew all about food. They moved to Kahoka, MO on September 26, 2001, where Victor grew up. Margaret thoroughly enjoyed living in Kahoka for the short time they were here. There will be no services at this time. Graveside services will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to UNICEF. Memorials may be mailed to or left at the Vigen Memorial Home, 278 West Main, Kahoka, MO 63445.

Hoff, Beatrice A.
Beatrice A. “Susie Hoff - Pueblo Chieftain - January 29, 2005 - Beatrice A. “Susie, Sue” Hoff, 67, departed her life on Jan. 27, 2005. Sue, daughter of Dorothy and Elliot Cook, was born Jan. 17, 1938, in Duluth, Minn., where she was raised and graduated from the University of Minnesota, Duluth. On Feb. 17, 1967, she married Harvey Hoff, her lifetime partner. She also is survived by David, Eric and Judy Burlingame and her family of many close friends. Her love for life was filled with passions. Sue was an accomplished equestrian, a water color artist, a concert violinist and ski instructor. She frequently enjoyed tennis, travel and golf, scoring a hole in one in 2004. Sue was a friend and confidant to every person and animal she ever touched. She was a volunteer and longtime supporter of the Southern Colorado Spay and Neuter Clinic. In lieu of flowers, food or memorials, she asked that donations please be made in her memory to assist their efforts. Per her request, there will be no memorial service. Cremation by Montgomery & Steward Funeral Directors. She will be missed more than words can express.

Hoff, Linda Sue
Linda Sue Hoff - Pueblo Chieftain - May 03, 2001 - Linda Sue Hoff passed away May 2, 2001, in Avondale. She was 57. Linda Sue was employed as a nurse at St. Mary-Corwin hospital and at Ft. Lyon Veterans Hospital in Las Animas. Linda was preceded in death by her father, Clyde Hildebrand; and a sister, Clara Allen. She is survived by her mother, Emma Jean Hildebrand; children, Keith (Candace) Hoff, Corey (Jade) Hoff; grandchildren, Sydney, Carlee, Corey Jr., Dean and Am'ethept Hoff; as well as several nieces and nephews including Jerry Hildebrand and Cherine Barnes. Graveside service will be held today, Friday, May 4, at 2 p.m. in the Mountain View Cemetery.

Hoffman, Joe M.
Joe M. Hoffman - Pueblo Chieftain - August 01, 2001 - Passed away July 29, 2001, in Pueblo. Joe was born March 15, 1919, in Caldwell, Idaho, and came to Pueblo with his family in 1928. He was employed at the CF&I Steel Mill for many years before his retirement and was a veteran of the U.S. Army. His survivors include his sister, Dr. Doris Thomasi, and several fishing buddies. Cremation, Davis Crematory. An informal gathering in memory of Joe will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 3, 2001, in the Davis Memorial Chapel.

Hoffman, John
John Hoffman – Pueblo Colorado Daily Chieftain – October 12, 1875 – John Hoffman, one of the punchers who made the brutal attack upon Dr. Collier at Rocky Ford a short time since and was stabbed for his trouble, died on Wednesday last. Another victim of bad whisky.

Hoffman, John W.
John W. Hoffman - Pueblo Chieftain - March 21, 1999 - John W. Hoffman, lifetime Pueblo resident, passed away March 18, 1999. Born and reared in Pueblo, Mr. Hoffman attended Pueblo schools and had been employed as a Roll Turner at CF&I Steel Corp., retiring in 1972, following 37years. Member of King of Kings Lutheran Church, BPO Elks Lodge No. 90, Silver State Lodge No. 95, and was an honorary board member of the Salvation Army. Survivors include his wife, Irma, of 35 years- one son, John W. Hoffman, San Antonio, Texas- two stepchildren, Kay (Don) Woods, Ocean Springs, Miss., and Ray Brumbaugh, Pueblo- one brother, Walter (Betty) Hoffman, Pueblo- and sister, Elizabeth Scott, Long Beach, Calif.- five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. , 11 a.m. Monday, March 22, 1999, King of Kings Lutheran Church, 2561 Vinewood, Pueblo. The family respectfully requests that donations be made to King of Kings Lutheran Church or the Salvation Army in memory of John W. Hoffman. The family will receive friends at the church immediately following the service.

Hoffman, Ora Belle
Ora Belle Hoffman - Pueblo Chieftain - January 13, 1998 - Ora Belle Hoffman, 92, of Pueblo, died Jan. 11, 1998. Preceded in death by her husband, Marshall Hoffman. She was born July 11, 1905, in White City, Kan., and moved to Pueblo in the late 1920s. She spent her entire working career teaching elementary education in District 60 including Carlile, Bessemer and Minnequa schools. She was an avid worldwide traveler as well as a bicycle enthusiast. Ora Belle rode her bike until she had a stroke at the age of 84 at which time she moved to the Villa Pueblo Towers. She was the beloved aunt of Della Kirby of Hawaii, Irvine (Betty) Sheldon of Boulder, Arthur (Maebelle) Pearson, Chelsie Pearson, Margaret Stanifer, Warren (Barbara) Pearson, Donald Pearson and LaVilla (John) Shriver, all of Pueblo, and Elmer (Diane) Pearson of Blackfoot, Idaho. She is also survived by numerous great-nieces and great-nephews. Member of First United Methodist Church, American Association of University Women, Business and Professional Women, United Methodist Women Society and Book of the Month Club. A will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 14, 1998, at First United Methodist Church, 11th and Court, with the Revs. Steve Burnett and Jean Cress officiating. In lieu of food or flowers, a memorial fund has been established on behalf of Ora Belle and Marshall Hoffman at the First United Methodist Church.

Hoffman, Otto
Otto Hoffman – Pueblo Chieftain – February 16, 1955 – Otto Hoffman, arrangements later.

Hoffman, Ruth
Ruth Hoffman - Pueblo Chieftain - June 02, 1999 - Ruth Hoffman, 88, passed away May 31, 1999. Funeral service, 2 p.m. today, at the Peacock-Wood Chapel. Interment at Fairmount Cemetery, Lamar.

Hoffmann, Francis M.
Francis M. "Fran" Hoffmann - Pueblo Chieftain - May 28, 2001 - Francis M. "Fran" Hoffmann, 84, born Oct. 6, 1916, passed away May 24, 2001. Survived by sister, Marjorie (Marvin) Porter; sister-in-law, Florence Hoffmann; and was a wonderful uncle to 11 nieces and nephews; 30 great-nieces and nephews; nine great-great-nieces and nephews; and several cousins. Preceded in death by parents, Josephine and Michael Hoffmann; and brothers and sisters, Mary Hoffmann, Charles Hoffmann, Helen Shontz and Anthony Hoffmann. Francis was a veteran of the U.S. Army and U.S. Army Air Corps., having served as a technical sergeant in the African, Mediterranean and European Theaters of Operations during World War II and was the recipient of five Bronze battle stars. He worked at Western Acceptance Corporation as an office manager and bookkeeper for 27 years. His favorite pastimes were reading and writing. He had a number of his plays published, several of which were enacted by some of the local theater groups. He was an avid sports fan and supporter of Pueblo Catholic High and Roncalli High and was a loyal Notre Dame and Broncos fan. He was a lifetime member of St. Patrick Church. Memorial rosary and Mass, Tuesday, May 29, 10 a.m. at St. Patrick Church with military honors by the Pueblo Veterans Ritual Team after Mass. Inurnment, Roselawn Cemetery.

Hoffmann, Mary E.
Mary E. Hoffmann - Pueblo Chieftain - December 09, 1999 - Mary E. Hoffmann, age 90, passed away Dec. 7, 1999. Survived by her sister, Marjorie (Marvin) Porter; brother, Francis M. Hoffmann; and sister-in-law, Florence Hoffmann, all of Pueblo. Preceded in death by sister, Helen Shontz, and brothers, Charles Hoffmann and Joseph "Tony" Hoffman. Also survived by 11 nieces and nephews, 19 great-nieces and great-nephews, 11 great-great-nieces and nephews and several cousins. Mary was a member of the St. Patrick Church parish, Pueblo Army Depot, Business and Professional Women's Club, Joy of Living Group, Pueblo YMCA, Colorado Safety Association and Retired Federal Employees. At her request, cremation, Almont Crematory. Rosary, Friday, 7 p.m., and Memorial Mass, Saturday, 10 a.m., St. Patrick Church, Msgr. George T. Holland, celebrant. Private inurnment, Roselawn Cemetery.

Hoffmaster, Laura Ann
Laura Ann (Lash) Hoffmaster - Pueblo Chieftain - February 17, 2000 - Laura Ann (Lash) Hoffmaster, 53, Aurora, formerly of Pueblo, died Feb. 15, 2000. She was an operating room coordinator at University Hospital in Denver. She enjoyed visiting with her grandson Marc. Survived by daughter, Ronda Hoffmaster, Denver; grandson, Marc Hoffmaster, Denver; sister, Angelina Galusha, Pueblo; brother, Joseph A. Lash, Colorado Springs; and a grandchild. Cremation. Service, 1 p.m. Saturday, Olinger Magnolia Chapel, 6601 E. Colfax Ave. Memorial contributions may be made to the Denver University of Colorado Cancer Center or Hospice of St. Johns, Lakewood.

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