Dear Paula and Greg. I am so sorry for the loss we are all suffering right now. Please know that my love and deepest sympathies are with you and your families. Oh how I will miss my dear neighbor. I have known Lou since I was in my early 20’s. “You” and “Auntie Aryene” as my kids called them when they were little, had a special place in our hearts. I worked with Lou at the Depot for 9 years, then we were fortunate enough that he and Arlene built their home directly across the street from us (we share the mailbox). When Lou and Arlene started Spera Homes, we owned Cortese Sheet Metal (HVAC), Dave did all the heating and air conditioning work for them. We have a been more family than neighbors. Rhett loved taking Lou his mail and Lou was enjoying watching my grandson’s grow. Lou was a very large part of my life and I will miss him tremendously. He and Arlene have carried a piece of my heart to heaven with them. Rest in peace my friend. You worked hard on earth and deserve it. With love I say farewell “until we meet again”. 💙🙏💙
Louis A. Spera
September 6, 1938 ~ February 16, 2026
Resided in:
Pueblo, Colorado
Louis A. Spera
Lou passed away unexpectedly on February 16, 2026. He was preceded in death by the love of his life, his wife, Arlene; his parents, Nick and Lillian; and his brother, Anthony.
He leaves behind his son, Greg; daughter, Paula; and grandchildren: Zachery Sisson (Denelle) and their children Zoey and Violet, along with Jordan and Jacob. He also leaves his beloved golden retriever, Molly.
Lou was born on September 6, 1938. He proudly served in the United States Air Force and was deployed to Korea. Upon returning home, he married Arlene Zupancic in 1959. After leaving the Air Force, Lou became a civil servant for the U.S. Army, working primarily at the Pueblo Army Depot. Following a 30-year career, he retired — briefly. An entrepreneur at heart, Lou founded a residential and commercial construction company, building more than 300 homes as well as numerous restaurants throughout the community.
Using the GI Bill, Lou pursued his passion for aviation and learned to fly. His final aircraft was an RV-series plane, which he enjoyed flying throughout southern Colorado whenever he was not building, working, or participating in his many interests and community activities.
Lou was deeply involved in community service, including work with Neighborhood Works, helping build homes for others. He was a member of the Dante Alighieri Society and traveled to Italy with the organization. He also participated in Pueblo Sister Cities.
A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, MARCH 10, 2026, at St. Mary Catholic Church, 217 E. Mesa Ave., Pueblo. Interment at Roselawn Cemetery will follow immediately after. Online condolences, www.MontgomerySteward.com
Services
Funeral Mass: March 10, 2026 10:00 am
St. Mary Help of Christians Catholic Church
307 E. Mesa Ave.
Pueblo, CO 81006
719-296-8778