All Obituaries

RUTH R. GERLICH September 19, 1926-November 30,2019   Ruth Regina (Rubner) Gerlich died November 30, 2019 in Colorado Springs, Colorado at the age of 93. Ruth was born in Iowa City, Iowa, the daughter of Frank and Mamie (Mary Ann) Rubner. Ruth married Edward Michael Gerlich in 1949 and enjoyed 65 years of marriage until Ed's death in 2014. They made their home and raised 3 children in Sioux City, Iowa. She enjoyed being a homemaker, was an avid gardener and for many years, worked...

We lost Kyndal suddenly and without warning on November 23, 2019. Kyndal was beautiful, brilliant, and passionate. She loved with her whole heart and her laugh was unforgettable. She always found ways to sass people and make them laugh at the same time. She had very special relationships with her mom and dad that were full of laughter, inside jokes, goofy traditions, and so so much love. Even as she grew older into a high schooler, she still called her parents mama and daddy. She loved...

Jerome Anthony Garcia, 43, passed away in the loving arms of his mother on November 19, 2019 in Colorado Springs, CO. He was born in Colorado Springs, as well, on January 6, 1976 to Jeannette Valdez and Tony Garcia, who survive. He was employed at TECC painting as a painter. He had a good work ethic and was a great provider. He was also a gifted salesman; his grandfather would often say, “Jerome can sell someone their own car.” Jerome was a single parent, and with his mother by...

Gene Curtis Sexton, 89, died November 18, 2019 in Colorado Springs. He was born December 26, 1929 in Besoco, WV to Edward D. & Leona (Meadows) Sexton. After graduating high school Gene went into the US Air Force, then continuing his education earning his BA in Accounting. He retired July 31, 1968 from ENT Air Force Base in Colorado Springs as a CMSAF (Chief Master Sergeant). Shortly after entering the Air Force he married his bride, Joan Jeanette Cuevas. They married May 27, 1951 at...

Gary Lee Laabs, Jr, 43, died November 17, 2019 in Colorado Springs, and was born there on April 6, 1976 to Gary Lee and Mary A. (Caldwell) Laabs. Being raised in Colorado Springs, he played football and was on the wrestling team at Coronado HS. He then worked as a laborer in construction, becoming a Heavy Equipment Operator.  Gary was loved by everyone. If told by his family, they will tell you how wise he was, and that he was the most caring and understanding individual you could...

Jeffrey Hilliard was one of a kind. Born December 21, 1966 in Orlando to his parents Harold Lee Hilliard Sr. and Rebecca Lee (Jacobs) Hilliard, and raised in the small town of Okeechobee, FL where he graduated from OHS in 1984. Following graduation, he entered the Navy (1985-1989) where he met his beautiful wife, Tammie. They served a short time together before deciding to marry on February 19th, 1989 and start their family. Jeff was a Jack of all trades, he was known as the Deputy, a...

Our Beloved Mother Virginia (Ginny) Marie Fischer, entered her heavenly home on November 13, 2019. She was born November 14, 1929 in Mankato, MN to George Albert & Ruth Catherine (Rhodes) Valliant. She married the love of her life, Herbert Everett Fischer, May 30, 1948. They resided in Mankato, MN until 1967 when they moved to Redondo Beach, CA and then to Colorado Springs, CO in 1979. Herb and Ginny were together for 61 years before his passing in 2009. Ginny enjoyed gardening, fresh...

Terry Boyce Deckard, known to friends as "Butch," passed away on November 12, 2019, at the age of 74 years.     Born in Sherman and raised in Fort Worth, Texas, "Butch" was an outgoing and lighthearted man with a contagious smile. He was a friend to everyone he met.     Butch was a loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He also had an affinity for dogs, and was rarely without a canine companion.     Butch was a lover of the...