All Obituaries

SFC Erick Daniel Rios, 32, took his last ride on Saturday, October 17, 2020 in Colorado Springs due to a motorcycle accident.  He was born November 1, 1987 in Arecibo, Puerto Rico to Yubarai Lopez-Jimenez and Edgardo Luis Rios Perez. Erick enlisted in the US Army on March 21, 2007 and was currently stationed at Ft. Carson, CO. Erick was happiest when he was on his bike, riding with his brothers, and dancing to music that only he could hear. He had an infectious personality and made...

Oscar Hamilton Gillespie was born March 24, 1947, in Grant Town, West Virginia. His childhood was filled with the endless pursuit of fun-filled mischief growing up with three brothers, cousins, aunts and uncles among the green rolling hills and woodlands. Seeking a life other than coal-mining, he ventured to Georgia after high school and followed in the footsteps of his older brother Charles by joining the military. On the way, he found himself managing a donut shop along with the mother of...

Josefa Chan Gregory  March 19, 1934 – October 5, 2020 Born in Mambajo, Philippines and raised her family in Colorado. Married Aug 25, 1957. Survived by her husband of 63 years Horace N. Gregory who she loved dearly and was of her greatest concern in her last and final days. She is also survived by her six children;  Sonja Salazar, Nadya Moore, Kim Tesh, Kevin Gregory, and Teresa Quigley.  Also Survived and blessed with 17 Grandchildren, 25 Great Grandchildren and 6...

Richard John Melgoza, 42, of Colorado Springs passed away October 5, 2020. He was born May 19, 1978 in Harbor City, CA to Ralph and Joann Melgoza . Ricky was a great friend and loved helping people. He was full of energy and lit up the room with just his presence. His smile and laugh were contagious and he had a way of making people feel good . He was passionate about fast cars and loud music and was so fun to be around. Ricky enjoyed taking rides with his mom, Joann, in her nice...

It is with deep regret to announce the death of Bobby Thompson on October 5, 2020 at 1927. Words cannot express the appreciation for the compassion and love the Thompson family has received throughout this tragedy. Thank you to the medical providers who held him in his last moments and provided sensitive care. Thank you to the flight members who made expedient flights so that his daughter and son could hold his hand in his final moments. Thank you to the Veterans MC and other family members...

Larry D. Jones passed away on October 5, 2020 in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Larry is survived by his wife Caroline Jones, sons Stephen and Dayton Jones, daughter Sherri Edwards, numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. Larry was born on March 28, 1945 in Houston, Texas to James Olan and Thelma Jo Jones. He graduated from Sam Houston High school in 1964. He married Caroline, his high school sweetheart in 1965. He spent his career in Texas as a sheet metal journeyman and pipe fitter...

Maurice Paul “Beau” Beauchene was born September 21, 1929 in Norwich, Vermont. He was the 10th of 12 children born to Delphine (nee DuBois) and Norbert Beauchene. He had 5 brothers: William, Arthur, Orville, Robert, Norman; 6 sisters: Jeanette, Laura, Alice, Doris (Dotty), Mary, and Cecelia (Betty). He proudly served in the United States Airforce from August 1948 to July 1975. One of his first stations was Camp Carson (then Army-Air Corp) in Colorado Springs, where he met...

Stephen B. Lewis, known as "Brent" to his family and friends, passed away on October 1, 2020, at the age of 62. He had been residing with his family in Colorado Springs, CO. Brent was born in Hollywood, CA, in 1958 and spent the formative years of his life in Brazil where he grew up as part of a missionary family. He met and married his wife in Florida in 2000. He was a lover of adventure, travel, and nature. He cared greatly for family, God, and His Word, the Bible. He had a...

Chris Garcia, a lifetime Colorado Springs resident, died September 30, 2020.  He was born May 21, 1974 to Cora and Johnny Garcia. He fought a 6+ year battle with Pancreatic Cancer, but was always hopeful he would overcome, never giving up. Chris was a longtime supervisor with the Colorado DOT Traffic Control. He was a wonderful husband, son, father, grandfather, brother and friend. He was a strong person and would speak his mind, usually with NO filter! He was an avid Broncos fan,...