Sandra "Sandy" Kay Wells

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Sandra “Sandy” Kay Wells, 75, passed away Oct. 31, 2025, surrounded in love by her family.

She was preceded in death by her loving parents, father, Obrey Wells and mother, Yvonne Chapman; and loving stepfather, Robert Chapman.

Survived by her loving husband of 41 years, Warren M. Diodosio; son, Robert (Jessica) Diodosio; grandson, Robert Diodosio, Jr.; brother, Clifford Wells; stepson, Warren J. Diodosio; and numerous family members and friends.

Sandy was born on Oct. 4, 1950, in Pueblo, Colo., and graduated from Centennial High School in 1969. From there, she went on to pursue a degree in accounting. After working as an accountant for some years, she decided to pursue a degree in Criminal Justice and got her PhD in Criminal Justice from the the University of Colorado. Sandy worked for the Pueblo District Attorney’s Office for 40 years. For 29 of those years, she was the Chief Investigator working on Pueblo’s most notable cases. Sandy was also an accomplished author, co-authoring ten books. The most well known books were Mountain Mafia, Police Women, Life With a Badge and Mountain Murders and Homicide in the Rockies. Sandy had a love of the arts as well. In 1984, she discovered the art of Saga Nishiki, a Japanese form of weaving, once only reserved for Japanese royalty. Since then, she has been teaching and selling Saga Nishiki. In 1991, she was published in an article in the magazine, Handwoven Magazine, about the art of Saga Nishiki. She also took it upon herself to write the only book written in English about the art. She was a member of the Weavers Guild of Pueblo, where she served as treasurer for many years. She enjoyed other forms of art as well, such as wire weaving, needle felting and painting along with many other crafts. Sandy also played a number of instruments, including the piano, saxophone and harp. She also loved the art of shopping, especially for artwork of many kinds. Sandy loved playing golf and traveling with her family, and especially loved spending time with her grandson, Robbie.

Sandy will be greatly missed by her loved ones and those who knew her.  At Sandy’s request, a private service was held.