OBITUARIES

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Ted is also survived by his brothers; Harley Alsup of Chattanooga TN, Bernie Alsup, Rotan TX, Johnnie Ballard, Camp Springs, TX, Lester Mullins, Roaring Springs TX and Bobby Mullins, Plainville TX, several nieces and a long list of true and loyal friends.

Ted recently celebrated 18 years of employment at The Broadmoor where he worked as a painter. He considered his co-workers his family and he loved and cared for them all.

His love of Pike's Peak of which he often claimed as his mountain is what drew him to Colorado Springs 20 years ago, but it was the love of family and friends that kept him here. Despite the aggressive treatment Ted underwent the last 1 1/2 years he lived life fully and always had a positive attitude. He visited family and friends as long as possible making it his priority.

At Ted's request he asked that the family not have a memorial service. He'd much rather we "Make it a good day!"

Memorial contributions can be made in his name to Barr Camp Foundation, c/o Bill Slaughter, 245 Raven Hills Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80919; or to Bar Trail in Ted's name P.O. Box 2494, Colorado Springs, CO 80901; or to Pikes Peak Hospice, 825 E. Pikes Peak Avenue, Suite 600, Colorado Springs, CO 80903

SHERROD "SAM" NATHAN HUFF

Sherrod "Sam" Nathan Huff died Saturday morning at home with his family present. Services will be held on Wednesday, August 27, at 10:30 a.m. at The Historic Community Congregational Church of Manitou Springs.

Sam was born in Salt Lake City, was raised in Pasadena, CA, and moved to Colorado Springs in 1969. He established a successful practice in accounting and tax preparation.

Sam was a Captain in the Air Force and served in Thailand during the Vietnam War.

Sam enjoyed many adventures including hiking 14ers, a trek in the Himalayas, and racing a vintage Formula Vee. He was also an accomplished sailor and enjoyed coastal cruising on his 28 foot Seward.

Sam is survived by his wife, Karen, his son Andrew, his daughter Melissa, his step-daughter Johanna, their spouses, and five grandchildren, Bailey, Hannah, Colton, Amanda and Olivia.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Pikes Peak Hospice.

VIVIAN VIOLA (TORRES) FIGUEROA

Vivian passed away in Colorado Springs on August 21, 2003. Born on November 21, 1943 in Trinidad, CO to Emily Torres and Sam Torres Sr (deceased).

Vivian worked in her earlier years at Brookside Manor, and she was a devoted wife, mother, daughter, sister and Grandmother. (She loved her pets dearly)

Vivian loved life. She spent all her free time having fun and being with her mother and two sisters, always together. They all had the same interest, especially all of our pets. She also enjoyed reading her bible and attended World Outreach Church with her son Manuel.,

She is survived by her husband Alfredo Figueroa, her mother Emily Torres, her children, Manuel (Ruthy), Juanita, Carlos Jr (Pam), Cindy, Michael (Mona), brothers and sister Judy Torres (Hendrix) (Gilbert), Sammy Torres Jr, Rosalie (Rose) Torres Storlien (Mark), and Victor Torres (Lisa), and numerous grandchildren, great- grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins.