Betty Ridolfi Obituary

Betty Lee Ridolfi lost her brief but courageous battle with cancer on July 3, 2005 at the Fluente De Vida Hospice in Pueblo. She was born in Roy, N.M. to Louis Allen and Ruby Olevia Schneider Smith on October 13, 1940. Betty is survived by her beloved husband Louis of 49 years, her daughters: Donna (Mike) McKenzie and Bernidine Censner of Woodland Park; her son Michael of Trinidad and her brother, Ken (Patsy) Smith from San Diego, California. Betty was the proud and loving grandmother of Renee, Ryan and Reid Raleigh, Lisa and Derick Carraway, Anthony and Audra Ridolfi, and Kristien and Mathew McKenzie. Betty was preceded in death by her parents and her sister, Peggy Taylor. Betty's life was dedicated in providing a warm and caring home for her husband and family. In addition to spending time with her grandchildren, she also enjoyed crafts, part-time volunteer work and membership at her church. Funeral services, followed by a reception, will be held Wednesday, July 6, 2005, at 1:00 p.m. at King of Kings Lutheran Church located at 2561 Vinewood Lane in Pueblo. At 5:00 p.m. that same afternoon, a brief graveside service will held at the Woodland Park Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of the Davis Mortuary in Pueblo.