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Ronald Capistrano Obituary
Ronald Pumarada
Capistrano
January 25, 1954
March 6, 2022
Ronald Capistrano passed away in Colorado Springs on March 6 at the age of 68. After attended Harrison High School and graduating from CU-Boulder in 1976, he joined the Navy. When a diving injury ended his flying career, he served on amphibious assault ships throughout the Pacific.
After the Navy, Ron moved to Breckinridge to ski, working for the Postal Service. Ron married Lori Hays in 1985, and the couple moved to Littleton and joined the St. Andrews Society to celebrate Lori's Scottish heritage. When the marriage ended after 17 years, Ron continued in the Society, becoming convener for Clan Hay at the Highland Games.
On returning to Colorado Springs, Ron began working at Sertich Ice Center doing what he enjoyed – skating, playing hockey and helping young skaters perfect their form.
Ron caught COVID in 2021, never fully recovered, and suffered a stroke on March 6. He is survived by his brother Robert, and will be fondly remembered by many friends. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 26th at 11AM at 524 E Bijou St., the home of Ron's friends, Rick and Holly Villa.
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Gary Shull
July 21, 2023
I was a neighbor to Ron in the dormitory at CU Boulder for three years, 1973-75. Oh my we had fun! I am sure that whole gang looks back at those years and remembers them as some of the best years. Ron was a gifted artist; he painted photorealism and did pencil sketches. He was an athlete, a comedian and a good friend. I read of his passing in the CU alumni letter and was shocked and greatly saddened. He had such a healthy lifestyle, I thought he would live forever. I know that all his friends on the Boulder campus feel a great loss.
Jean Gilmore (Lorensen)
March 12, 2023
So sorry to hear of Ron´s passing. He was way too young! I remember him as a talented and engaging young man with a wide-open and innocent smile, who was always ready to meet new people and to help out a friend! RIP, Ron. Heaven´s gained another beautiful Angel!
Larry Hay
April 4, 2022
Ron was a great person. Loyal, trustworthy and always there. His Scottish friends had many laughs together with him, and he will be sorely missed.
ron jiron
March 23, 2022
RON -GOOD GUY GOOD FRIEND GLAD I KNEW U ON YOUR WAY THROUGH-UR FRIEND ROCKO
Rick Villa
March 20, 2022
Rick Villa
March 20, 2022
Rick Villa
March 20, 2022
Pam Ingrassia
March 19, 2022
My heart is broken. I had the pleasure of working with Ron at Sertich Ice Center. Ron was one of the good ones. We feel his absence everyday. His work ethic and dedication to the rink was beyond reproach. We had such high hopes he would get healthy enough to come back to work. I'm heartbrokedn that he didn't get that chance. Ron, you will always be a part of the Sertich family. You are missed.
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