Trinidadco.com Community Forum - Obituaries http://www.trinidadco.com/forum/ Local Obituaries provided by Mullare-Murphy Funeral Home. en Sun, 26 May 2013 07:59:07 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.trinidadco.com/forum/images/misc/rss.png Trinidadco.com Community Forum - Obituaries http://www.trinidadco.com/forum/ Joseph D. Furia http://www.trinidadco.com/forum/showthread.php/6396-Joseph-D-Furia?goto=newpost Tue, 21 May 2013 13:32:08 GMT Joseph D. Furia, 90, passed away at home May 17, 2013. Visitation will be Wednesday, May, 22, from 3-6 p.m. with a Rosary following at 7 p.m. at... Joseph D. Furia, 90, passed away at home May 17, 2013.

Visitation will be Wednesday, May, 22, from 3-6 p.m. with a Rosary following at 7 p.m. at Comi Funeral Home Chapel.

Funeral Mass will be celebrated Thursday, May 23, at 10 a.m. at Holy Trinity Catholic Church.

Interment will follow at the Trinidad Catholic Cemetery.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Comi Funeral Home. ]]> Obituaries Dodie http://www.trinidadco.com/forum/showthread.php/6396-Joseph-D-Furia <![CDATA[Lucy "Lucia Gutierrez" Goodrich]]> http://www.trinidadco.com/forum/showthread.php/6394-Lucy-quot-Lucia-Gutierrez-quot-Goodrich?goto=newpost Sat, 18 May 2013 00:04:27 GMT Lucy "Lucia Gutierrez" Goodrich, 91, passed away at the Trinidad Inn Nursing Home Tuesday, May 15, 2013. She was born March 13,1922 in Dawson, N.M.

Preceded in death by her parents Francisco Gutierrez & Felicita Trujillo, son Gilbert Ortega, sister, Celia Sanchez, brother Mercy Ramirez, grandson Gabriel Rael, husband & father of her children Pete Ortega. Lucy lived and farmed in Hoehne for many years with her late husband Ray Goodrich.

Lucy was a member of the Trinidad Catholic Church, Eagles Auxiliary, and served as Auxiliary Mother. She was employed as a baker by Trinidad School Dist.1, Senior Center and prepared daily breakfast and lunch for the children at Kiddy Korner Preschool for many years.

Lucy is survived by her daughter Josephine (Ortega) Rael and son-in-law Joe S. Rael.

Grandchildren: Cynthia (Rael) Mitchell, John (Jolynn) Rael, Greg (Louisa) Rael.

Great-grandchildren: Adrian (Laura) Flores, Leslie Flores, John (Jamie )Trujillo, Nicole (Mike) Ross, Greg (Rachel) Rael, Joe (Taylor ) Rael, Ginger Rael, Tiffany Rael, Gina Rael, Ashley Rael , Sydney Aragon, Amanda Montoya and Tony Rael.

Great-great-grandchildren: Isabella, Analisa and Francisco Flores, Emilia Vecellio, Jacob, Luke, Gabriel, Joseph, Jeremiah Trujillo, James Ross, Alexis, Serenity Rael, Angelina, Brianna & Derrek Rael and another great-great-grandchild will soon be born.

Lucy's nieces and nephews Arthur (Ruth) Sanchez, Rosalie (Fred) Martinez, Phyllis (Ernie) Lucero, Dominic (Martha Sanchez), Bertha (Roy) Robinson, Rita (Wayne) Trujillo, Christine (Marty) Espinoza, James Sanchez, Richard (Becky Sanchez. and special cousins Virginia Sandoval, Annie Martinez, and Stella Spurlock.

Lucy was the Matriarch of five generations.

A Rosary will be held at Mullare- Murphy Funeral Home Wednesday May 22, at noon followed by the Funeral Mass at 1 p.m. at Holy Trinity Catholic Church. Final burial at the Trinidad Catholic Cemetary.

The family has entrusted the Mullare-Murphy Funeral Home with the arrangements. ]]> Obituaries Dodie http://www.trinidadco.com/forum/showthread.php/6394-Lucy-quot-Lucia-Gutierrez-quot-Goodrich Anthony C. “Spider” LaPenna http://www.trinidadco.com/forum/showthread.php/6393-Anthony-C-“Spider”-LaPenna?goto=newpost Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:57 GMT Anthony C. “Spider” LaPenna passed away peacefully in Colorado Springs, May 12, 2013. He was born in Trinidad, May 20, 1928, to Lena Cimino and... Anthony C. “Spider” LaPenna passed away peacefully in Colorado Springs, May 12, 2013.

He was born in Trinidad, May 20, 1928, to Lena Cimino and Frank LaPenna, both of whom preceded him in death.

Tony taught school in the Trinidad public school system for over 30 years until his retirement.

He loved coaching all sports and was an avid USC Trojan fan. He also like horse racing.

He really enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren.

He is survived by sons Michael (Lori) LaPenna, John (Jodi) LaPenna, Lena (Thomas) Stefanski and Toni (Alfredo) LaPenna, brothers Ralph LaPenna, stepbrother Vincent Cimino, granddaughters Jamie (David) Nolden, Nichole, Christina, Michelle and Abigail LaPenna, grandson Joseph LaPenna, along with aunts, numerous cousins and many dear friends.

Funeral services will be Friday, May 17, with a Rosary at 12:15 p.m. at the Comi Funeral Home Chapel followed by a funeral Mass at 1 p.m. at Holy Trinity Catholic Church.

Entombment will be at the Trinidad Catholic Cemetery.

The arrangements are under the direction of the Comi Funeral Home. ]]> Obituaries Dodie http://www.trinidadco.com/forum/showthread.php/6393-Anthony-C-“Spider”-LaPenna John Paul Romero http://www.trinidadco.com/forum/showthread.php/6392-John-Paul-Romero?goto=newpost Fri, 17 May 2013 23:59:05 GMT John Paul Romero, 66, passed away unexpectedly May 13, 2013, at Helping Hands Nursing Home. Visitation will be held Friday, May 17, from 4-7 p.m.... John Paul Romero, 66, passed away unexpectedly May 13, 2013, at Helping Hands Nursing Home.

Visitation will be held Friday, May 17, from 4-7 p.m. at the Comi Funeral Home Chapel.

Funeral services will be held, Friday, May 24, 2013, at 1 p.m. at Holy Trinity Catholic Church.

Inurnment will follow at a later date.

The arrangements are under the direction of the Comi Funeral Home. ]]> Obituaries Dodie http://www.trinidadco.com/forum/showthread.php/6392-John-Paul-Romero <![CDATA[Robert "George" Fernandez]]> http://www.trinidadco.com/forum/showthread.php/6386-Robert-quot-George-quot-Fernandez?goto=newpost Thu, 16 May 2013 04:24:05 GMT Robert "George" Fernandez, 69, passed away unexpectedly on May 2, 2013.

Honorary pallbearers are brothers, Ed, Fred Jr., Carl, Michael and Norman Fernandez, sister Esther Cruz and friend Jerry Vigil.

Active pallbearers are Steven Fernandez, Alex Cruz, Larry Espinoza, Gerald Garcia, Al Gutierrez and Roby Lee.

Funeral Mass will be Friday, May 10, 2013, a 10 a.m. at Holy Trinity Church. Cremation to follow with inurnment at a later date.

Arrangements made under the direction of the Comi Funeral Home. ]]> Obituaries Dodie http://www.trinidadco.com/forum/showthread.php/6386-Robert-quot-George-quot-Fernandez Mary Ellen Gerardo http://www.trinidadco.com/forum/showthread.php/6380-Mary-Ellen-Gerardo?goto=newpost Tue, 07 May 2013 15:05:20 GMT Mary Ellen Gerardo, (Hita), 60, passed away unexpectedly at Mt. San Rafael Hospital. She was born in Weston March 24, 1953, the daughter of Eloisa... Mary Ellen Gerardo, (Hita), 60, passed away unexpectedly at Mt. San Rafael Hospital.

She was born in Weston March 24, 1953, the daughter of Eloisa (Trujillo) and Alex Gerardo.

She loved flowers, the outdoors and fishing.

Mary Ellen liked to color.

She will be missed by her loving family and friends.

Preceding her in death are parents, Eloisa and Alex, siblings, Dulcinia (Juan) Vallejos, Victoria Bowman, Julia (Dono) Velasquez, Virginia (Andrew) Lopez and Lee Gerardo.

Survivors are brothers Alex Gerardo (Carolyn Setzer), Weston, Mike Gerardo, Trinidad, Phil Gerardo, Trinidad, sisters Isabel (Bud) Catlin, Colorado Springs, Alice (Bob) Smith, Pueblo West, Anna (Cleo) Lucero, Co. Springs, Marcella (Roy) Haislip, N.C., brother-in-law Louie Bowman, numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives.

Active pallbearers are David Lopez, Robert Smith, Dwayne Catlin, Gary Lucero, Kenneth Bowman and Johnny Vallejos.

Visitation will be Wednesday from 3-7 p.m at the Comi Chapel.

Funeral Mass will be Thursday, May 9, 2013 at 10 a.m. at Holy Trinity Church,
Interment will follow at the Weston Cemetery.

Arrangements made under the direction of the Comi Funeral Home. ]]> Obituaries Dodie http://www.trinidadco.com/forum/showthread.php/6380-Mary-Ellen-Gerardo <![CDATA[Josephine "Peps" Biundo]]> http://www.trinidadco.com/forum/showthread.php/6377-Josephine-quot-Peps-quot-Biundo?goto=newpost Fri, 03 May 2013 22:51:12 GMT Josephine "Peps" Biundo, 90, passed away at the Raton Nursing and Rehab Center in Raton April 30, 2013.

She was born in Aguilar June 23, 1922, the daughter of Josephine and Pasquale Riggio.

She attended and graduated from Aguilar High School and received her AA Degree in Education at Trinidad State Junior College. Josephine then attended Adams State College where she received her BA Degree in Education.

A dedicated educator, Josephine taught in Aguilar, and then in Raton at the Kearny Elementary School where she continued to substitute teach until she retired a the age of 82.

She loved to cook for her family and many friends.

She truly will be missed.

Preceding her in death are parents, Josephine and Pasquale Riggio, husband Robert Biundo, brothers Frank Riggio and Mike Riggio.

Left to cherish her memory are daughters Bernie (Robert) George, Raton, Eva Chavez, Raton, grandchildren Bobbie (Jim) Gonzales, Bernerd (Stay) Gonzales, Robert Chavez, Adam Chavez, great-granddaughters, Jessica Gonzales, Jerica Gonzales, great-grandson, Jared George, great-great-grandson Zach Redd, adopted grandson, Lance Trujillo, numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and many dear friends.

Please come and celebrate her life with her family on Saturday, May 11, 2013, at 11 a.m. at the Raton High School Gymnasium.

The family respectfully requests the omission of flowers and donations be made to the Literacy Fund for Raton Schools, in care of the International Bank, PO Box 1028, Raton, New Mexico 87740.

At Pep's request, cremation has taken place, with private inurnment at the Trinidad Catholic Cemetery at a later date.

Arrangements made under the direction of the Comi Funeral Home. ]]> Obituaries Dodie http://www.trinidadco.com/forum/showthread.php/6377-Josephine-quot-Peps-quot-Biundo Melvin R. Schleich http://www.trinidadco.com/forum/showthread.php/6376-Melvin-R-Schleich?goto=newpost Fri, 03 May 2013 22:49:43 GMT Melvin R. Schleich, 81, passed away April 29, 2013 at the Colorado State Veterans Nursing Home in Walsenburg. He was born April 29, 1932, in La... Melvin R. Schleich, 81, passed away April 29, 2013 at the Colorado State Veterans Nursing Home in Walsenburg. He was born April 29, 1932, in La Junta, Colorado, to Phillip and Katherine (Bohl) Schleich. He married Carol Teegarden Nov. 27, 1960.

He was a lifelong resident of Southern Colorado. He served in the Army in Korea where he learned to be a heavy equipment operator. In his spare time he enjoyed lawn care, hunting, carpentry and rodeo. He could take a few pieces of any material and construct them into a useable piece of furniture or decoration. He had a tremendous sense of humor and was a member of the First United Methodist Church.

He is survived by his wife Carol Schleich of the home address; son Kelvin R. (Lorressa) Schleich, Wiley, Melva (David) Nolan, Trinidad, and two granddaughters, Heather and Rebecca Nolan; sister-in-law Nancy Schleich, La Junta, brother-in-law, Forrest Teegarden, Longmont and numerous nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held at the First United Methodist Church in Trinidad Saturday, May 4, 2013, at 10 a.m. with Pastor Bobby Barnhill officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the First United Methodist Church, 216 Broom Street, Trinidad or The Alzheimer Association, 4104 Outlook Blvd, Pueblo, CO 81008.

The family has entrusted Mullare-Murphy Funeral Home with the arrangements. ]]> Obituaries Dodie http://www.trinidadco.com/forum/showthread.php/6376-Melvin-R-Schleich Ida Priscilla Torres http://www.trinidadco.com/forum/showthread.php/6373-Ida-Priscilla-Torres?goto=newpost Wed, 01 May 2013 14:17:51 GMT Ida Priscilla Torres, 79, passed away at University of Colorado Hospital April 23, 2013. She was born in Torres, July 15, 1933, to Juanita Graham... Ida Priscilla Torres, 79, passed away at University of Colorado Hospital April 23, 2013.

She was born in Torres, July 15, 1933, to Juanita Graham and Elias Torres.

She attended Holy Trinity High School graduating in 1952.

She attended Trinidad Junior College receiving her AA degree in Business in 1959. She was employed by Trinidad State Nursing Home for 25 years until her retirement.

She was also employeed by COG for three years as a caregiver.

She always had a smile and with her family she played, prayed and ate together as Priscilla loved to cook lunch for all her nieces and nephews.

An avid Bronco fan, she enjoyed going to Bronco games. She enjoyed shopping and going to Torres.

Priscilla was a devout woman who was devoted to her God and faith. She attended daily Mass at Holy Trinity Church, where she was a member.

Preceding her in death are her parents, brother Floyd Torres, nephews, Gene Joseph Marquez and Floyd Orlando Torres.

Survivors include sister Marlene (Gene) Marquez, brother Manuel (Irene) Torres, all of Trinidad, and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives and many dear friends.

Honorary pallbearers are Lee Torres, Patrick Marquez, Michael Marquez, Brendon Marquez, T.J. Duran and Marc Vigil.

Funeral Mass will be Tuesday, April 30, 2013, at 10 a.m. at Holy Trinity Church, Interment will follow at the Tercio Cemetery.

Arrangements made under the direction of the Comi Funeral Home.
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]]> Obituaries Dodie http://www.trinidadco.com/forum/showthread.php/6373-Ida-Priscilla-Torres Corey Clifford Lovato http://www.trinidadco.com/forum/showthread.php/6371-Corey Clifford-Lovato?goto=newpost Fri, 26 Apr 2013 13:25:17 GMT Corey Clifford Lovato of Weston, formally of Longmont, went to be with our Lord unexpectedly April 21, 2013. He was 34 . Corey was born on April... Corey Clifford Lovato of Weston, formally of Longmont, went to be with our Lord unexpectedly April 21, 2013. He was 34
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Corey was born on April 15, 1979, in Boulder, to David Lovato and Laura Lamorie.

He attended Boulder Elementary Schools. He moved to Longmont attending Skyline High School. He received numerous awards for his football accomplishments. He also held a brown belt in Tae Kwon Do. After graduating in 1997 Corey came to Trinidad to attend Trinidad State Jr College. He moved on to Red Rocks Community College where he started his career in plumbing. He finished his apprenticeship at Colorado Industry Training Council, graduating at the top of his class. He was a Registered Commercial Plumber. He worked for Total Plumbing from 1997 to 2010. He recently accomplished his goal of becoming a master plumber.

In March of 2009 Corey completed Theology I from Headwaters Bible Institute; he went on to complete Theology II in June of 2009.

Corey was a faithful servant of the Lord, as the Lord blessed him with many talents including missionary work, where he traveled to Singapore, and the Philippine’s. He also traveled to the Navajo Indian Reservations in New Mexico. Throughout his journey he brought many people to know the Lord as their Savior.

Corey had a very big heart. He loved everyone. He will be remembered for his contagious laugh and huge smile.

He loved spending time with his family and friends. His greatest enjoyment was to be in the mountains fishing and camping. Corey was a trophy fisherman.

He loved his mother, as she adored him. He was her “presh” and every girlfriend knew he was a mama’s boy and proud of it.

His greatest joy was his daughter Ellysiana who he loved with all his heart.

He shared a very special bond with his aunts Velma and Sharlene. And his cousins Charles, LeJon, Jason, and Jeremey who were more like his brothers and Gabrielle who was like his sister.

Proceeding in death is his father David Lovato, grandparents Claude and Mary Lamorie, Fred and Carrie Lovato, Uncle Frank Lovato, Aunt Ethel Lamorie, Cousins J.J. Vigil, Joshua Vigil, and Robyn Marylynn Abeyta.

He is survived by his loving mother Laura Lamorie, Longmont, proud father of Ellysiana, brothers Clint (Denise) Lovato, nieces Taylor, Kylee, and Addie, Longmont, Craig (Lisa)Lovato, Cleveland, Ohio, nephews Justin, Ft. Collins, Peyton, and Jackson, Cleveland. Aunts and Uncles, Gladys (Earl) Garcia, Littleton, Godfather Claude (Carolyn) Lamorie, Brighton, Max (Cheryl) Lamorie, North Carolina, Velma (Leon) Gutierrez, Trinidad, Sharlene Lamorie, Trinidad, Mary Lovato, Denver, John (Pat) Lovato; Pueblo; Bill (Helen) Lovato, Denver, Bob Lovato, Trinidad, Manual (Sandy) Lovato, Broomfield, George (Pat) Lovato, Trinidad. Also surviving are numerous cousins too many to mention but he knew them by name and loved them all.

Funeral Services will be Friday, April 26, 2013, at 1 p.m. at Faith Christian Fellowship with Pastor Bill Frashuer officiating.

Interment will follow at the Trinidad Catholic Cemetery

Honorary Pallbearers are David (Pez) Trujillo, Gabrielle Gonzales, Shane Lamorie, Derrick Lyon, Manuel Ortiz, Solomon Cordova, Carl Puhr, Frank Garcia

Active pallbearers Cousins Kevin Lamorie, Jeremy Lamorie, Charles Garcia, Jason Vigil, LeJon Gutierrez, and nephew Justin Lovato.

Family can be contacted at 802 W Colorado Ave.

Arrangements made under the direction of the Comi Funeral Home. ]]> Obituaries Dodie http://www.trinidadco.com/forum/showthread.php/6371-Corey Clifford-Lovato Gilbert Tomas Maes http://www.trinidadco.com/forum/showthread.php/6370-Gilbert-Tomas-Maes?goto=newpost Fri, 26 Apr 2013 13:24:02 GMT Gilbert Tomas Maes, age 66, passed away April 22, 2013, at Trinidad Inn Nursing Home. He was born in Trinidad Oct. 5, 1946, to Rose (Vigil) and... Gilbert Tomas Maes, age 66, passed away April 22, 2013, at Trinidad Inn Nursing Home.

He was born in Trinidad Oct. 5, 1946, to Rose (Vigil) and Manuel Maes.

He was a 1964 graduate of Trinidad High School, attended barber school in Denver, TSJC welding school and was a self taught artist.

He was known for his wildlife and scenic murals and was recognized for his outstanding work. KRDO television did a story of his work in 1988 and he was named in several books in Trinidad, as well as the Chronicle News, Trinidad Plus, Pueblo Chieftain and Denver Post.

He donated many of his works to help local causes including Noah's Ark and the Purgatorie River Walk.

He touched many lives with his a work, kindness and generosity.

He liked to go arrowhead hunting.

His greatest joy was spending time with his children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Preceding him in death is son Clifford Maes, parents Rose and Manuel, brother Manuel "Turk" Maes, brothers-in-law, Ricardo F. Aragon and Frank Milinazzo Sr.

Survivors are children, Slade Maes,, Kelsey Maes, Jodi DeHererra, Andrea Munoz, grandchildren, Slade Jr., Shaddai, Eisus Sage, Xavier, and Paisley (due to arrive in June), Jacob, Caiden, Jaida, siblings, Ed (Connie) Maes, Marlene Aragon, Chrystella (Lee) Montoya, Gloria Milinazzo, , nieces, nephews and other relatives.

Funeral Mass will be celebrated Friday, May 3, 2013, at 2 p.m. at Holy Trinity Church.

Inurnment will follow a the Carpio Cemetery.

Arrangements made under the direction of the Comi Funeral Home. ]]> Obituaries Dodie http://www.trinidadco.com/forum/showthread.php/6370-Gilbert-Tomas-Maes Lena Valentine http://www.trinidadco.com/forum/showthread.php/6369-Lena-Valentine?goto=newpost Fri, 26 Apr 2013 13:22:07 GMT Lena Valentine, 89, passed away April 22, 2013. She was born June 10, 1923, in Gardolo di Trento, Italy to Guido and Liduina Tomasi. She was... Lena Valentine, 89, passed away April 22, 2013. She was born June 10, 1923, in Gardolo di Trento, Italy to Guido and Liduina Tomasi.

She was raised in Val de Non and was the nanny for the children of Count Spaur. Lena married Leo Valentine Dec. 20, 1947, in Tassullo, Italy. She followed Leo to America in February 1953, and they began their life in Aguilar. They eventually moved the family to Trinidad where she has lived filling her days with prayers, family, sewing, gardening and housekeeping. She was a regular smiling face at the Senior Center and attended daily Mass when her health permitted.

She was a devout Catholic and extremely strong in her faith. Lena was often called upon to intercede for her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Lena was ever willing to lend a hand and always had a meal ready for those that stopped by. Her love of her family was evident and the Valentine’s enjoyed big family dinners, loud discussions, lots of hugs and there was always plenty of food to take home.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and brother Guido. Those remaining who love her still include children, John (wife Donna) Valentine, Grace (husband Skeeter) Mincic, Bruna (husband Bob) VanCleave and Mike (wife Renee) Valentine; grandchildren, Stephanie (Valentine) and Doug Schwenke with great-grandchildren Caleb, DJ, Adin and Ellie Schwenke. Mark and Heather Valentine with great-grandchildren Elijah and Lucas Valentine. Clayton Mincic. Mariah (Mincic) and Ricardo Chacon with great-grandchild Jackson Chacon. Rebecca (VanCleave) Austin with great- grandchildren Jonathon and Patrick Austin. Jennifer, Matthew, Kathryn, and Alison VanCleave. Kelly (Valentine) and Luis Lopez with great grandchildren Kieonna and Angelina Lopez. Kristin Valentine, Karrie Valentine and Andy Heckman.

Other surviving family in Italy include sisters Pia, Maria and Gina with a brother Paolo in Longmont. She is also survived by her niece, Nadya Tomasi of Golden and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins in Italy.

Visitation will be Sunday, April 28, 2013, from 3-7 p.m. with a Rosary at 7 p.m. at the Comi Funeral Home. Funeral Mass will be at Holy Trinity Catholic Church Monday, April 29, at 10 a.m. Interment will follow at the Trinidad Catholic Cemetery.

Honorary pallbearers are all of Lena’s other family and her many friends.

Active pallbearers are Clayton Mincic, Mark Valentine, Matthew VanCleave, Ricardo Chacon, Doug Schwenke, and Skeeter Mincic.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her name to the Ave Maria Shrine and Chapel, the Colorado School for the Deaf and Blind, or your favorite charity.

Arrangements made under the direction of the Comi Funeral Home. ]]> Obituaries Dodie http://www.trinidadco.com/forum/showthread.php/6369-Lena-Valentine Anna M. Bacus http://www.trinidadco.com/forum/showthread.php/6368-Anna-M-Bacus?goto=newpost Fri, 26 Apr 2013 13:20:43 GMT Three weeks after celebrating her 100th birthday with her family, Anna Margaret Maglia Smith Bacus died peacefully from complications of pneumonia at... Three weeks after celebrating her 100th birthday with her family, Anna Margaret Maglia Smith Bacus died peacefully from complications of pneumonia at El Camino Hospital in Mountain View, Calif., with her loving family and long-term caregiver, Marilyn, at her side.

Anna was born to Italian immigrants, Charles and Domenica Maglia in Starkville, a small coal-mining town near Trinidad where her family lived for most of her early childhood. She was the valedictorian of her graduating class at Hoehne High School in a small agricultural community near Trinidad. She earned her B.A. degree at Colorado State Teachers College, Greeley, and received her Master’s in Education degree from the University of Colorado, Boulder. She was a lifelong educator humbly beginning her career in one-room country schools in Apishapa, Model, and Chicosa, all small communities near Trinidad.

In 1940, she married William R. “Bill” Smith and was blessed with two sons, Roger, born in 1941, and Kenneth, born in 1944. Bill was a flight instructor with the Army Air Corps during World War II and was stationed at various locations in Texas where their son Kenneth was born. Following the war, Bill returned to his job with Colorado Interstate Gas Company and the family lived in company-owned housing in “booster stations” along natural gas pipelines near Trinidad, and subsequently in other locations in Colorado, Texas, and Kansas. Anna taught school in all of those locations. Morton County Station, 19 miles north of Elkhart, Kan., became home for the family from 1954 until Bill’s unexpected sudden death in 1965. Anna particularly treasured the time when she taught English, Literature, and Speech in the high school in Elkhart where she served as a role model for both students and faculty. Following Bill’s sudden death, she returned to her hometown, Trinidad, and the love and support of her family of origin, where she began the later chapter of her teaching career at Trinidad State Junior College as a professor of English and Literature. God blessed her with a new love and she married Leland C. Bacus in 1967 becoming the loving stepmother of Leland B. Bacus and Paul Bacus. After Leland passed away in 1996, she later relocated to Cupertino, Calif., residing in the Forum at Rancho San Antonio Retirement Community to live closer to her sons in California.

Anna was involved in many organizations including P.E.O. Sisterhood - Chapter J, American Association of University Women, Business and Professional Women, Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, and the University of Colorado Alumni Association. She was recognized as one of its outstanding alumni in 1987. She was devoted to her Catholic faith throughout her life.

She joyfully celebrated her 100th birthday on Easter weekend with her entire family travelling from various parts of the country to be with her. At that celebration, she was presented with accolades from the presidents of the University of Colorado, the Ohio State University, Trinidad State Junior College, and President Obama. The mayor of the city of Trinidad also honored her with a proclamation naming March 29, 2013, as Anna Maglia Smith Bacus Day. She was delighted that on July 28, 2012, her Maglia/Guglielmotto family was recognized by the Trinidad Historical Society as one of Las Animas County’s Century Families.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Domenica (Minnie) Maglia, her first husband, William “Bill” Smith (1965), her second husband, Leland C. Bacus (1996), brothers, Dominic “Red” (1960) and Paul Maglia (2003), and stepson, Leland B. Bacus (1996). Anna is survived by her sons, Roger and his wife, Judy Kay, of Palo Alto, Calif., Kenneth of Sunnyvale, Calif., and his wife, Kitty Smith, of Ardmore, Penn., and stepson Paul and his wife, Alison, of Lafayette; her sister, Lena Cimino of Trinidad; her grandchildren, Rene, Kirsten, Farrell, and their mother, Andrea Smith, Jennifer and her mother, Judi Smith, Geoff, Matt, and their mother, Terrell Smith, Sarah, Andy, and Haley; her great-grandchildren, Zack, Tara, Nick, Malia, Marcus, Casey, Lindsey, Hazel, Oliver, Bailey, Abby, and Demi; nieces, Carol and Leanna, and nephew, Gerald, and countless others whose lives were so affectionately touched by her.

A memorial service was held April 20, 2013, in Mountain View, Calif.

Anna was very pleased to help TSJC students with her Smith-Bacus Scholarship so, in lieu of flowers, would prefer donations be made to Trinidad State Junior College Education Foundation. The family would like to thank her long-term caregiver, Marilyn Parayno, the nursing and medical staff at El Camino Hospital, and all of those at the Forum at Rancho San Antonio Healthcare Center who were devoted to the care of our mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Anna, whose unconditional love and gratitude endures forever.

A visitation will be held at Mullare-Murphy Funeral Home, Thursday, April 25, from 4-7 p.m. Family and friends are invited to a recitation of the Rosary at 7 p.m. at the funeral home. A funeral Mass will be held at Holy Trinity Church Friday, April 26, at 10 a.m. Internment will follow immediately at Trinidad Catholic Cemetery.

The family has entrusted the Mullare-Murphy Funeral Home with the arrangements. ]]> Obituaries Dodie http://www.trinidadco.com/forum/showthread.php/6368-Anna-M-Bacus Marion Garcia http://www.trinidadco.com/forum/showthread.php/6367-Marion-Garcia?goto=newpost Fri, 26 Apr 2013 13:16:42 GMT Marion Garcia, Sept. 29, 1939 - April 13, 2013. Departed on her spiritual journey from the comfort of her own home, preceded in death by her... Marion Garcia, Sept. 29, 1939 - April 13, 2013.

Departed on her spiritual journey from the comfort of her own home, preceded in death by her husband Joe Claude Garcia, son Mark Garcia and survived by her son Donavan Abeyta and daughter Felicia Garcia, 5 grandchildren as follows: Mico Abeyta, Monique Abeyta, Aylena Garcia, Alijah Mark Garcia and Kaden Martinez, in addition to her six living siblings as follows: Florence (Garfield) Torres, Maryangela Abeyta, Joe (Louise) Abeyta, Bob (Netty) Abeyta, Gilbert (Nancy) Abeyta and Pauline (Mike) Canale.

Mass to be held in Trinidad,. Please contact Florence Torres for details 680-8965.

You can also visit www.newcomerdenver.com   to view her obituary and leave a message for the family or even just to share a fond memory. A beautiful soul has been set free... ]]> Obituaries Dodie http://www.trinidadco.com/forum/showthread.php/6367-Marion-Garcia Anthony R. Gerado http://www.trinidadco.com/forum/showthread.php/6366-Anthony-R- Gerado?goto=newpost Fri, 26 Apr 2013 13:11:43 GMT Anthony R. Gerardo passed away unexpectedly April 17, 2013, at the age of 62. He was born May 10, 1950, and raised in Trinidad but he resided in... Anthony R. Gerardo passed away unexpectedly April 17, 2013, at the age of 62.

He was born May 10, 1950, and raised in Trinidad but he resided in Walsenburg.

Preceded in death by Andres and Raquel Gerardo, Frank Valdez, and Elisha Padilla.

Survived by “Mama” Munoz, Mom Sally, Theresa Gerardo, Liz Moore, Lilian Aragon, sisters Angie, Mary (Art), Bernice, children Tara (James), Erica (Kelly), Andrew, Lisa, Antoinette (Steve), Pamela (Joe). Numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, brother s- and sisters-in-law and nieces and nephews.

Anthony served in the Marines for 7 years, including 3 years in Vietnam.

He loved to fish and his Broncos.

Viewing Tuesday, April 23, 2013, at Boies-Ortega Funeral Home, Walsenburg
Rosary and services Wednesday April 24, 2013, at 10 a.m. at St. Mary’s Church in Walsenburg. Burial to follow at Trujillo Creek Cemetery, Gulnare.

Pallbearers, Israel Armijo, Felix Baca, Pat Thompson, Anthony, Michael, and Kelly Payne. Honorary Pallbearers are Frankie V., Joey M., Ricky M., Kelly Jr. ]]> Obituaries Dodie http://www.trinidadco.com/forum/showthread.php/6366-Anthony-R- Gerado