Ruth Louise Hulsey Obituary
Class of 2016

Ruth Louise Hulsey, 92, has gone to be with her Lord Jesus Christ, Nov. 4, 2021.Born Oct. 20, 1929, Hulsey joins those who have gone before her, mom, Sylvia; dad, Slick; sister, Joch; grandma, Woodard; nephew,Terry; great-niece, Justina; friend, Nitzy; aunts, uncles and cousins. Known by many as Ms. Hulsey or Ruth, others as Ruth Louise and a few as Pooch. Tears of joy are shed for you in joining those in heaven. Tears of sadness are shed for those of us left behind as we shall miss you. You are loved and God bless you on your journey.

Helen Hulsey Poole's children along with many family and friends held a remembrance / Celebration of the Life of Ruth Louise Hulsey on Nov. 18, 2021, at 2 p.m., at Pueblo First Church of the Nazarene, 84 Stanford Ave., Pueblo CO 81005. PFC of the Nazarene. Link for live on Facebook or You Tube.
Funeral preparations were done byT&G McCarthy Funeral Home.

Hulsey's Obituary courtesy of The Pueblo Chieftain

Ken Adair Obituary
Class of 2018

Kenton “Kenny” Joseph Adair, 86, passed away on Nov. 7, 2021. Kenny was born on July 14, 1935, in Berlin, New Hampshire to John and Jennie Adair. Kenny was born and raised in Berlin, NH and loved telling stories about his childhood memories growing up on the East Coast. He graduated from Berlin High School in 1953 where his love of sports began. Kenny found his way to Pueblo by way of the U.S. Army in 1957, as he was stationed in Fort Carson, CO. Soon after he met his loving wife, Nini, and the two married in September of 1958.

He received his B.A. from the then Southern Colorado State College and his Masters from Adams State College in 1975. Kenny worked as a Clinical Recreation Therapist at the Colorado State Hospital for thirty two years where he also took on the task of rebuilding the hospital's 17th Street softball field. He managed the Local 2102 CF&I softball team, organized and hosted countless tournaments over twenty years and helped run the Pueblo Independent Softball League along with the El Rey League. In his spare time, you could find Kenny umpiring softball games, officiating local basketball, football and baseball games, and playing slow-pitch for Coors Tavern and the Pueblo Merchants.

Later in life, he became known as “The Voice” of Runyon Field where he spent many a day’s announcing and scoring baseball and softball games. After dedicating nearly 60 years to Pueblo sports, he was honored in 2018 as an inductee into the Pueblo Softball Hall of Fame. He is preceded in death along with his twelve brothers and sisters. Kenny is also preceded in death by his sister-in-law Carmella Jones; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Tony and Ellen Langoni; brothers-in-law, John Langoni and Oliver Madrid; and niece, Shawna Langoni. He leaves behind to cherish his memory, his wife of 63 years, Louise “Nini” Adair, sisters-in-law, Joann Madrid and Teddi Langoni; nephews, A.J. (Sheila) Langoni, Mario (Julie) Langoni and Todd Madrid; along with many other nieces, nephews, godchildren, and close friends. Kenny will be greatly missed by his loving wife, family and many friends. A special thanks to Matthew and Michael Marquez for the care and attention they gave to Kenny over the last few years. At this time the family is not planning a service.

Funeral preparations were done by Imperial Memorial Gardens Funeral Home.

Adair's Obituary courtesy of The Pueblo Chieftain

Art Escobado Obituary
Class of 2016

Arthur Epifano Escobado, born Jan. 20, 1930, in Walsenburg, Colo., passed away Friday, Jan. 21, 2022, with his son and grandchildren at his bedside. Arthur was 92 years old and attended Huerfano County High school in Walsenburg where he was a standout baseball and football player. He was preceded in death by his wife, Linda; and his two sons, Arthur "Artie" and Phillip "Philly." He leaves behind a loving son, Michael; grandchildren, Arthur "Art " Escobado, Kerry (Mike) Collins, Jacob Escobado, Erin (Chad) Gleaton, Simon (Kellie) Escobado Sophia Montoya, Lacey (James) Page and Ava Escobado; and nine great-grandchildren.

Arthur joined the military in 1947 and was stationed in the Philippine islands where he was named to the All-Pacific Air Force team as a starting pitcher in both baseball and fastpitch softball. Arthur came home to Pueblo where he sold insurance and then worked for the Pueblo War on Poverty where he was instrumental in developing, packaging, and securing over 75 loans for first time home buyers for the lower East Side area. In 1977, he was awarded a HUD Section 8 221, D4 project for a 202 unit, 14 story high rise for the elderly, known as Azteca Apartments. At that time, he was the first Hispanic west of the Mississippi to develop, syndicate and own the $5 million project.

He was active in coaching and sponsoring various baseball, fastpitch softball, basketball, soccer, and bantam football teams for both boys and girls and city men's league. In 1980, he and his sons started the fastpitch Aztec Softball Club. They were six-time Colorado State Champions, two-time Colorado Travel League champions, placed 7th in the ISC World Tournament in 1983 and 12th in the ASA fastpitch World Tournament in 1987.

Arthur and his family also sponsor the Pueblo Girls Azteca Softball Club and the Azteca Baseball Club at Runyon Field. Arthur enjoyed traveling, fishing, and watching sports with his friends, son, and grandchildren. He was a pillar in the community and a philanthropist for many charities locally, statewide, and nationally. He served on various boards and was a member of many local organizations. He will be deeply missed by those whose lives were impacted by his love and generosity.

Funeral preparations were done by Imperial Memorial Gardens Funeral Home

Hulsey's Obituary courtesy of The Pueblo Chieftain