OBITUARIES

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He is survived by his wife, Lillian Poche of Mena, Arkansas; daughters, Liberty Ann Poche of Mena, AR, and Rita Prutte of Mena, AR; parents, Merlin and Yvette Poche of Colorado Springs, CO; sister: Lorie Connors of Fountain, CO; paternal Grandmother, Josephine Poche of Ponchatoula, LA.

Graveside memorial services will be Wednesday, July 30, 2003, at 3:00 p.m., at Pinecrest Memorial Park under the direction of the Beasley-Wood Funeral Home.

Military honors to be performed by United States Army and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #2278, Hot Springs, AR.

The family will receive friends at 309 Eighth Street.

Memorials may be made to the Muscular Dystrophy Association/Jerry Lewis Kids.

Online guest book at www.beasleywoodfuneralhome.com.

BONNIE FIELDS

Bonnie Fields, 58, of Colorado Springs passed away July 27, 2003. She was born on April 16, 1944 and one of seven children with three sisters Chris, Linda, and Sally and three brothers Roger, Tom and Rick. She was a medical transcriptionist for Penrose Hospital for the past 39 years and a devoted, mother, wife grandmother and dear friend.

She is survived by her husband, Herb, by three sons, Todd and his wife, Shannon, of Denver, CO, Scott and his wife, Holly, of Fort Collins, CO, and Craig, of Milwaukee, WI, and two grandchildren, Tyler and Jordyn.

A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m., on July 31, at Corpus Christi Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers the family requests contributions be sent to a charity of choice.

VICTORIA ANN WINN

Victoria Ann Winn, age 42 passed away July 24, 2003 at a local hospital due to complications from Diabetes. Victoria was born October 6, 1960 to Catherine and John Winn in Colorado Springs, CO.

Victoria enjoyed music, art and poetry for which she received Outstanding Achievement Awards as a member of the International Society of Poets, in particular her poem "Why You?"

Victoria is survived by her mother, Catherine, sister Sandra and nephew Cord Geiger. She was preceded in death by her sister Susan Christine. Victoria was deeply loved and will be dearly missed.

Memorial Service will be held at a later date.

DONALD DAVID MIERA

Donald David Miera was born November 18, 1950 in Trinidad CO, to Charlotte Duran and Donald Miera. He was preceded in death by his father.

Donald is survived by his brothers, Lonnie Miera and Joe Duran; sisters, Betty Eads, Theresa Martinez, Shirley Duran and Alberta Sanchez; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Viewing will be held at Nolan Funeral Home from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, followed by a Rosary at 6:00 p.m. A memorial service will be held Wednesday at 10:00 a.m., at Sacred Heart.

MAJOR JAMES (JIMMY) BROYLES

Major James (Jimmy) Broyles Jr., 33, passed away July 27, 2003. He is survived by wife Kathryn, sons Jimmy and Matthew; daughters, Maria and Anna. Preceded in death by a son Andrew, mother Joan Broyles and father-in-law Pete Bindbeutel.

Services will be held on July 29, 2003 at 6:30 p.m., at St. Patrick's Catholic Church 6455 Brooke Park Drive, Colorado Springs, CO.