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In Loving Memory
Kelly Garner
Patrick Ryan Williams
Kelly Elmer David Garner passed away at the age of 58 on April 2, 2017, in Denver, Colorado. Kelly was born on March 4, 1959, in Trinidad to Elmer and Beverly Garner. He spent much of his youth being mischievous, working on cars, driving and laughing. He loved having fun. Kelly married his beloved, Dawn, on Sept.9, 1990. They had two daughters, Breanna in 1991, and Brittany in 1993. Breanna brought them Phoenix in 2014. They have been happily awaiting Brittany’s new baby due in July. Elmer recently took a job in Kelly Garner Cañon City to support Dawn through cancer treatments. His love and dedication for his beautiful wife, daughters, and grandson was unmatched. He is survived by his wife Dawn, daughters, Breanna and Brittany and grandson Phoenix. He is also survived by his mother, Beverly, sister Carol Capps, (Keith), bother Larry (Alta) Garner, sister JoLea Garner Johnson, sister-in-law Lucja Klein, brother-inlaws, Rick Clinkenbeard and Nathan Clinkenbeard, Bud Conner (Andrea), Jeanne Snow and various aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Kelly quietly went about making a difference to the lives of others. He was a great support and communication to those struggling or in need. He accepted without reservation, anyone who needed a friend. He loved unconditionally. A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday April 19, 2017, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Cañon City.
Patrick Ryan Williams, 51, of Cañon City, passed away April 5, 2017. He was born in Leadville, Colorado on Dec. 27, 1965 to Bert and Phyllis (Smith) Williams. He lived in many different places, including Germany, due to working a variety of different jobs. A Veteran of Operation Desert Storm, Patrick served in the United States Army for nine years and was a Sergeant with the Colorado Department of Corrections, where he worked for 20 years. On Aug. 1, 2002, Patrick married Geneva Smith. The couple moved to Cañon City from Buena Vista in 2010. He is survived by his wife, Geneva; children, Ryan (Taren) Williams, Bert (DeeDee) Williams, Edye (Garett) Gover; eight grandchildren; siblings, Mike Williams, Brenda Aylor; numerous extended family members and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Gayle Ahrens. Memorial service, noon Saturday, April 8, Holt Family Chapel of the Garden. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Patrick’s name to the CPO Foundation, P.O. Box 348390 Sacramento, CA 95834-8390. Arrangements are under the care of Holt Family Funeral Home. Online condolences @ www.holtfamilyfuneralhomes.com
John Leggitt
John Leggitt, born to Parley (William) Leggitt and Genevieve (Reynolds) Leggitt on September 19, 1945, passed away at the age of 71 on March 27, 2017. He is survived by his wife Linda Kay (Neufeld) Leggit and five children; Tammy John Leggitt (Francisco) Rojo; Timothy Pacheco, Ana Rojo, Maria Saenz, and Lourdes Rojo. Kevin (Jennifer) Leggitt, Finn Leggitt, and Fisher Leggitt. William Leggitt, Kimberly Nicholas; katrina Jensen, Amanda Miller, Brandon Nicholas, and Dustin Nicholas. Melvin Miller and Angela Frizon, and 16 great grandchildren. Also survived by brothers, Ed Leggitt of Florence, CO., Phil & Kenny Leggitt of Creede, CO, Dean Leggitt of South Fork, CO., and Bill Leggitt of Ft. Collins, CO. Sisters, Verna Bulger of Colorado Springs, CO., Phyllis Logan of Post Falls, ID., Carolyn Jones of Victorville, CA., Irene of New Mexico and Frances of Spokane, WA. He was preceded in death by his parents, and brothers; Robert Leroy, William, and Sam Leggitt and sister, Violet Stone. John enjoyed spending time outdoors fishing, wood working and spending time on his back porch with the beautiful view. He loved watching his Denver Broncos, the nice drive to Cripple Creek and a good cup of coffee with great company. In lieu of flowers, please send donations on John’s behalf to Orchard of Hope and Sangre de Cristo Hospice. Services were held on March 30, 2017 with burial in Creede Colorado. A special thanks to his friends; Nick, Bob, Maurice, Larry, Red & Carilyn. ‘Gone Fishin’
Joseph Eugene Berta Joseph Eugene Berta passed away on April 7, 2017. He was born in Boulder, Colorado, on April 1, 1924, to Joe and Eunice (Siscoe) Berta. Joe attended Brookside schools and graduated from the Holy Cross Abbey. On Oct. 19, 1946, he married Lena Josephine Angone, the love of his life, at St. Benedict’s Church in Florence. Together, they raised eight children. Joe was a loving and devoted husband, a wise and cherished father and grandfather, a wonderful brother, a loyal friend, and a respected businessman. He was a faithful member of St. Joseph Berta Michael Catholic Church. Papa Joe had an incredible life. He was a patriot, serving in the Army in World War II and fighting in the Pacific. He was a hard-worker; from the coalmines to Berta Brothers Transportation to First National Bank, he was strong, dependable, and respected. He was an amazing athlete, excelling at every sport he tried: football, baseball, bowling, and especially golf. His talents and accomplishments are far too many to mention, but they will always be treasured by his family. Joe is survived by children Pat (Drew) Cronk, Gerry Snyder, Jeanne (Mike) Cowan, and Judy (Ron) Newby, all of Cañon City; Tammy (Jim) Newby and Cindy (Mike) Harris, both of Soldotna, Alaska; and Dan (Stacy) Berta of Pueblo West. Papa Joe will be missed by his 16 grandchildren and their spouses and by 16 great-grandchildren. Joe is survived by his brother Earl (Carolyn) Berta and several nieces and nephews. Joe was preceded in death by his beloved Lena in 2010, his parents, infant son Joseph Eugene, son Joseph Mario, and son-in-law Doug Snyder. Recitation of the Rosary with Vigil service, 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 12, St. Michael Catholic Church. Mass of Christian Burial, 10 a.m. Thursday, April 13, St. Michael Catholic Church, Reverend Jesse Perez as Celebrant. Interment will follow at Lakeside Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Sangre de Cristo Hospice-West at 601 Greenwood Avenue, Cañon City, Colorado 81212. Arrangements are under the care of Holt Family Funeral Home. Online condolences @ www.holtfamilyfuneralhomes.com
Oliver ‘Darrel’ Loper
Oliver “Darrel” Loper passed away peacefully at home April 11, 2017. He was born June 2, 1953 to Oliver H. and Joyce A. (Mann) Loper in Canon City, Colorado. He was a lifelong resident of Canon City, graduating from Canon City High School in 1971. In 1970, he married his high school sweetheart, Kathryn P. (Magee) and together they enjoyed 46½ years of marriage. They had two children, Darrel Lee and Collette. He began his work life with Oliver H. Loper and Sons Concrete and in high school he worked at Mink Lumberyard. He worked at DFC ceramics and helped build the water treatment plant in Canon City. Darrel worked for the Colorado Department of Corrections for 30 years. He served in many capacities, at many levels, in many facilities, including several “Gang Boss” jobs; rebuilding the Dublin house in Colorado Springs and moving large boulders to build roads in Buena Vista. Following his retirement, Oliver Loper Darrel drove a school bus for RE-2 schools and Echo Canyon Rafting. Darrel was a man of many names – husband, Dad, Papa, Old Man, Lunk, Broken Horn, OD. He was an awesome painter, scrimshaw and wood carver, wood builder and finisher. He had so many talents and always had a wicked sense of humor. He most loved spending time with family, friends and his grandchildren; he always had time to teach and do many things with them. Taking his grandchildren to Mountain Man Rendezvous brought him so much joy! Oliver will be deeply missed and is survived by his loving wife, Kathryn; his children; daughters-in-law, Stacy Lopez and Aimee Fuller; adopted children, Rod and Toni Smedley. His grandchildren were the biggest blessing of his life, Frankie (Ryan) Ingle, Jessica (Zackary) Ohtonen, Amber Smedley, Nicole Loper, Nathan Smedley, Brisa Fuller; two mothersin-law, Dorothy Bieker and Beverly Magee; brothers-in-law, Roderick (Mary Martha) Magee, Michael (Lisa) Magee, Jeffrey (Jeremy) Magee, Joseph (Dawnee) Magee; many nieces, nephews, a great niece and great nephew; brother, Daniel F. Loper; dear cousins, Sandy Johnson, Vanessa (Melvin) Porter and many others. He was preceded in death by his parents and fatherin-law, Roderick R. Magee, who passed April 5, 2017. He also sadly missed his buddies, Clayton “Bigfoot” Donley, Dan “Hawk” Booher, and Randy Henderson. Visitation, 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Thursday, April 13, 2017, Holt Family Funeral Home Chapel of the Garden. Graveside service, 10:00 a.m. Friday, April 14, 2017, Lakeside Cemetery. Online condolences at www.holtfamilyfuneralhomes.com.
Briefly Spring Bonfire slated for April 21 The Cañon City Area Park & Recreation District will host its annual Spring Bonfire at 7 p.m. April 21 on the grounds just east of the Arkansas Riverwalk Dog Park, which is east of the Recreation District offices at 575 Ash St. Attendees are welcome to bring lawn chairs, enjoy the fire, listen to some music, and enjoy food vendors B&B Smokehouse and Kona Ice. Kids Klub staff will also be selling S’mores. This event is BYOB, bring your own beverage. The event opens at 7 p.m. Vehicles may be parked by the dog park and archery range or at any of the Recreation District’s Riverwalk parking areas. This is a free event open to the community.