Harry Case
Harry Case died quietly June 13 at his home in Florence.
He was born March 23, 1924 in Castle Rock.
He graduated from
Harry was best known as a part of Burgess Motor Co. of Castle Rock. He worked many positions at the
Ford dealership, including parts, service and sales departments, starting in 1941.
During World War II, Harry served in the Merchant
Marine for nearly a year before joining the U.S. Navy in 1944. He was an aviation storekeeper on the aircraft carrier U.S.S. Hollandia,
where he made lifelong friends.
Following his military service in 1946, Harry resumed his career with the Ford dealership in Castle
Rock where he worked until 1968. He then worked for the Colorado State Highway department until 1975. Harry and his wife Marge also
owned a small motel in Castle Rock for a few years in the mid ’70s.
Harry and Marge moved to
Harry and Marge returned to
Harry is survived by his four children, Steven, Martin, David (Judy), and Janice, all residing in
He was preceded in death
by his wife, Marjorie.
Graveside Memorial Service will be at a later date in Castle Rock.
In lieu of flowers, Harry requested donations
be made to Sangre de Cristo Hospice West, 601 Greenwood Ave., Canon City, CO 81212.
Arrangements were handled through Holt Family Funeral
Home.
Cruz Manchego
Cruz Manchego, 75, of
He was born April 24, 1934, the son of the late Carlos
and Clara (Torrez) Manchego.
He moved to
He served in the Army and
was honorably discharged in 1961.
On Feb. 24, 1953, he married Donelia Manzanares in
Cruz loved to watch the Broncos and to
be around his family.
He is survived by his wife and sisters Alice Beckham of
Also surviving are special cousins David Havens, who took wonderful care of him, and Bobbie and Tom Havens,
who often took him to
He was preceded in death by his daughter Clara Emily, parents, sisters Betty Richardson
and Nonette Pledger and brother Donald Hollaman, several nieces and nephews.
Services were held Monday, June 15, at Gateway Community
Chapel in
Charles Anthony Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.