OBITUARIES

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HOLLY A MORENO

Holly A. Moreno of Colorado Springs, Colorado, died July 17, 2002 at Penrose Hospital.

Holly was born February 8, 1963 in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Holly is survived by her two parents, William C. Garrison and V. Lee Garrison, both of Colorado Springs.

Holly was married February 16, 1991 to Robert J. Moreno. She is survived by her husband and two daughters, Katherine Lee and Megan Elizabeth, all of Colorado Springs, Colorado. She is also survived by her sister Doralynn Kennedy of Colorado Springs.

She touched everyone's hearts, including her six uncles, Buck Kennedy, Tom Kennedy, Richard Kennedy, Jack Kennedy, Steve Kennedy, Patrick Kennedy and their families. She was a very special person who will never be forgotten.

Viewing will be held on Sunday, July 21 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Blunt Mortuary, 634-8831, 2229 West Colorado Ave., Colorado Springs, Colorado.

The Memorial Service will be held on Monday, July 22, 2002 at 10:00 a.m. at Blunt Mortuary.

KENNETH E. BYRD

Kenneth E. Byrd, 82, died July 16, 2002. Ken was born June 6, 1920 in Polo, Illinois to Ernest and Reba (Clark) Byrd, both deceased. He married Lorna (Krause) Byrd March 6, 1970.

Ken enlisted in the Army Air Corps December 6, 1939, and graduated as a Staff Sergeant Pilot September 6,1942. As a commissioned officer, he served in the China-Burma-India Campaign flying the Hump. He also served in Japan and Morocco with two tours of duty in the Philippines. Ken was a Mosquito pilot during the Korean War and a communications officer in the missile warning wing, Thule, Greenland; at SAC Hq., Offutt AFB, Nebraska; and with the Titan II Missile Complex, Davis Monthan AFB, Arizona. He retired August 1, 1967.

Ken is survived by his wife, Lorna; his daughter Pamela Rachjaibun; three grandchildren, Kimberly (Eric) Gardner, Marissa (James) Deemer, and Deric(Dawn) Rachjaibun; three great- grandchildren, Sarah and Kayla Gardner and Adam Deemer. He is also survived by his sister La Vonne Frey and brothers Cecil (Verne) Byrd and Robert (Shirley) Byrd. Ken was preceded in death by his first wife Opal (Shutt) Byrd and brothers Melvin and Emerson Byrd.

Services are private.

RALPH V. HAJET

Ralph V. Hajet, 59, a 30 year resident of Colorado Springs, died July 17, 2002.

He was born on March 12, 1943 in Chicago, IL, to Vincent & Ruth (Lange) Hajet. He was a painter by trade, worked with Import Auto in COS for 30 years and in the past recent years was with Creative Painting and Decorating. He served 4 years in the Air Force.

He is survived by his mother; a companion, Nancy Dunleavy; a daughter, Sonja; a granddaughter, Meriah, and a sister, Lora.

A memorial service will be held on Sat., July 20, at 2:00 p.m. at Cappadona's Family Service Center, 3133 N. El Paso St. (one block north of Fillmore).

Memorial contributions will be announced at the service.

DEATHS

BRIDGET M. FRANKEL

Born Sept. 22, 1961. Died July 17, 2002.

Homemaker, a 23-year Colorado Springs resident. Survived by her husband, Michael Frankel; a son, Nolan; and a daughter, Megan. Visitation, 8:30 to 9:30 a.m., Monday, Swan Law Cascade Chapel. Services, 9:30 a.m., Swan Law Cascade Chapel. Burial, Memorial Gardens Cemetery.

MARGARET ANN (SNYDER) GERDES

Born June 15, 1923. Died July 17, 2002.

Homemaker, a 30-year Colorado Springs resident. Survived by her husband, Henry A. Gerdes; a son, John S.; and a daughter, Susan G. Lynch. Memorial service, 2 p.m., Wednesday, Broadmoor Community Church, 315 Lake Ave. Swan Law Funeral Home.

JAMES JOHNSON JR.

Born Nov. 25, 1934. Died July 18, 2002.

Heavy equipment operator/Army, a 30-year Colorado Springs resident. Survived by his wife, Rosalie Johnson; three sons, Lester, Rory and Stephen; and three daughters, Enola Johnson, Edie Libor and Rosa Baez. Visitation, 4 to 7 p.m., Monday, Pikes Peak Funeral Home. Services, 10 a.m., Tuesday, Memorial Gardens Chapel. Burial, Memorial Gardens Cemetery.

CHARLES H. MASCOTTI

Born July 10, 1938. Died July 17, 2002.

Cook/Air Force, a lifelong Colorado Springs resident. Memorial services, 10 a.m., Monday, Evergreen Funeral Home "Chapel of Peace." Inurnment, Fort Logan National Cemetery.

HOLLY ANN MORENO

Born Feb. 8, 1963. Died July 17, 2002.

Homemaker, a lifelong Colorado Springs resident. Survived by her husband, Robert; and two daughters, Katherine Lee and Megan Elizabeth. Visitation, 3 to 7 p.m., Sunday, Blunt Mortuary. Services, 10 a.m., Monday, Blunt Mortuary Chapel. Interment, Fairview Cemetery, Colorado Springs.

BRENT DAVID NOEBEL

Born May 20, 1961. Died July 18, 2002.

Assistant manager, a 23-year Colorado Springs resident. Services, 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, Front Range Alliance Church, 4151 Centennial Blvd. Interment, Crystal Valley Cemetery, Manitou Springs. Evergreen Funeral Home.

EUGENE PETTINGELL

Born Nov. 2, 1914. Died July 18, 2002.

Salesperson, a Colorado Springs resident. Survived by a son, John S. Pettingell. Shrine of Remembrance Funeral Home.

REYMUNDO GUADALUPE PORRAS

Born Feb. 23, 1972. Died July 18, 2002.

Data technician/Army, a 9-year Colorado Springs resident. Survived by his wife, Melissa Porras; a son, Reymundo G. Jr.; and three daughters, Corrina A. Porras; Adara C. Manzanares and Priscilla M. Porras. Rosary, 6 p.m., Sunday, St. Joseph-Southgate Catholic Church, 1830 S. Corona St. Services, 10 a.m., Monday, St. Joseph-Southgate Catholic Church. Evergreen Funeral Home.