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Rich Ela Obituary
Rich Ela
December 9, 2020
Our friend Rich Ela died on 9th of December, 2020 of Covid. Rich had many friends as a life long resident of Colorado Springs. Born in 1951. There will be a memorial wake/ celebration of life on Friday June 20th at the Crystola Roadhouse 20918 Hwy 24 Woodland Park from 4pm-7pm. Come see old friends and celebrate Rich's life.
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Bob Kotz
June 18, 2025
I had a lot of fun back in the day, with Rich and his wife. Hot air balloons, Pikes Peak Hillclimb, Pikes Peak Sports Car Club, etc. Everybody will miss him. I hope I can make it to the Crystal Inn.
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