Jean Frances Merrill slipped peacefully from this life in the early morning of May 23, 2026.  She was in her own bed with her cats and with her sister at her side. Jean was born at Camp Carson Army Hospital on January 18, 1952 to Helen Shepard Merrill and Richard C. Merrill. She graduated from Harrison High School and Colorado Mountain College in Glenwood Springs with a degree in Veterinary Technology. She found great happiness with her tribe on the Western Slope, living in Glenwood ...

Mickey Lovato passed peacefully in his mother’s arms on May 17, 2026, at just 41 years old.  He was born in Brighton, Colorado and attended Longmont High School. Although Mickey faced many hardships throughout his life, his story was also one of faith, redemption, compassion, and perseverance. He became a born-again Christian, was baptized, and found strength and hope in Christ. Because of what he had been through himself, Mickey had a special ability to connect with others who ...

Francis (Frank) J. Barry Jr. died peacefully May 5, 2026, after a long decline from Alzheimer’s disease. Frank was born February 13, 1951, in Jersey City, NJ. His childhood was marked by a move to Kingston, NY, where he spent his days playing in the IBM pool and competing in basketball for his high school. Frank attended Georgetown University, where, in addition to his studies, he volunteered as a medic during the national protests against the Vietnam War. Frank completed his medical ...

Stacey Lovell, 47 years old, of Pueblo, Colorado, left us much too soon on Saturday, May 2, 2026, leaving her family and friends heartbroken.  She was born on September 14, 1978, to Pam and Steven Lovell.  She loved the adventure of traveling to new places, sky diving, running, being outside, the beach, baking sweets, and spending time with her family.  Her strength and determination, fierce independence, sense of humor, never-ending kindness, and ability to adapt to any ...

Robert Harold Troelsch grew up in Pennsylvania with his parents Harold and Doris Troelsch, his sister Susan Bianchini. and his brother Kurt Troelsch. He married Sharon Troelsch and moved out to Colorado. He found a full filing career with Colorado Springs Utilities. He had two daughters Marcie Miller, Jennifer Troelsch, and three grandsons Nicholas Torres, Paul Miller lll,  and Jeremy Miller. He was a great guy who will be missed.

Albert F. Coffey Jr., age 87, of Colorado Springs, passed away on April 20, 2026. Beloved husband of Charleen Coffey; Brother of Carolyn Allan; Father to: Bryan, Mark, Eric (Shelly), and Amber (Brian Polaski), Proud grandfather to: Aaron (Amanda), Kristen (Matt Mayo), Logan, Juliann (Ben Colwell), Carter Polaski and Lindsay Polaski and newly born great‑grandson Elisha Colwell.   Albert was predeceased by his parents, Albert F. Coffey Sr. and Margie Coffey and recently his wife ...

In loving memory of Carrie Irene Taylor, age 94, who passed quietly in her sleep on March 22, 2026 with her loving niece Robin McGee at her side.  She is survived by her daughter Karen Heinrich, Florida, and her brother Lloyd DeMarr, Maryland along with lot’s of nieces and nephews stretching from Alaska back to Maryland. Carrie was a strong Baptist and fiercely independent.  She cared for her son Donald until his death in 2023. As she aged, a couple of falls caused lasting ...

Ivan Glen Hernandez passed away peacefully on March 13, 2026. He was born July 23, 1956. He was survived by 5 brothers and 4 sisters. He lived at Golden Valley assisted living for many years. He had a close and long lasting relationship with Rosemary Pogar. Ivan loved to travel and did so throughout the states. He was an avid chess player and enjoyed sci- fi and martial art movies. He attended a Christian church and had a strong faith. He was considerate, kind and gentle.  He was ...

Larry Merlin Gadwah, age 82, passed away peacefully on February 21, 2026, in Colorado Springs, Colorado after a long and valiant fight against illness. Larry was born October 27, 1943, in West Stewartstown, NH, the son of the late Merlin Leon and Mary Jane Alma Gadwah. Larry grew up in Canaan, VT, graduating from Canaan High School in 1961. During his younger years in Vermont, Larry worked as a tree scaler for St. Regis Lumber and for Ethan Allen. One summer, Larry and his friends took a ...

Marilyn Taylor Mozer, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on February 10, 2026, in Colorado Springs, Colorado, surrounded by her loving family. She was 90 years old. Marilyn was born on September 1, 1935, in eastern New Mexico, the daughter of rancher Joel Barney Taylor and Mary Myers Taylor. Her father died when she was a young child, and her mother courageously raised Marilyn and her three siblings, Joe Taylor, Sue Bridges, and George Taylor, ...