Hardy Marricle Obituary

Hardy Lane Marricle, 56, of Falcon, passed away February 28, 2011. Survived by his children, Justin Marricle of Colorado Springs and Ashley (Benjamin) Dible of Camp Lejeune, N.C.; grandchildren, Tyler and Kayla Dible; sisters, Sunny K. Carlson of Pueblo, Jody Marricle of Pueblo, Toddy (Glenn) Neill of Ruidoso, N.M., Missy (Larry) Mitro of Littleton; brothers, C.O. (Sandy) Marricle of Las Cruces, N.M. and Mark Marricle of Denver; and sister-in-law, Cathy Marricle of Arvada. Also survived by the mother of his children, Rebecca Lowe; 16 nieces and nephews and seven grand-nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his father, M.E. "Dude" Marricle; mother, Flora Lee "Babe" Marricle-Marshall and grandparents, Clell and Irma Marricle and Hugh and Josie Bennett. Hardy was born in Las Cruces, N.M. on March 10, 1954. In 1972, Hardy graduated from Palmer High School in Colorado Springs. He earned his certification from Denver Automotive and Diesel College. He worked for Sears Automotive Department and later for School District #20 at the Bus Barn as a mechanic. Hardy was a wonderful and loving father, grandfather, brother and uncle. His humor, laughter and warm hugs will be greatly missed. A gathering in Hardy's honor for family and friends will be held Saturday, March 12, 2011. For the time and place, please contact Hardy's sister, Jody, at (719) 963-7046. The family would like to thank Valley View Care Center in Canon City and Sangre de Cristo Hospice for their dedicated care of Hardy. Memorials may be made to the Sangre de Cristo Hospice through Montgomery & Steward Funeral Directors, 1317 N. Main St., Pueblo, CO 81003. Online condolences, www.montgomerysteward.com