Ardell Ottino
April 3, 1931 ~ April 11, 2024
Born in:
Canon City, Colorado
Resided in:
Pueblo, Colorado
Celebration of Life:
Ardell Ottino, 93, passed away on April 11, 2024. She is survived by her son, David Holestine of Denver; granddaughters, Annie Holestine of Denver and Katie Bass of Wellington; great-granddaughters, Brianna and Roxanne Crews of Denver; and great-grandsons, Cael and Sean Bass of Wellington. Preceded in death by her son, Marke Holestine; parents, Albert and Margaret Watkins; husband, James Ottino; and her siblings.
Ardell was born on April 3, 1931, in Canon City, Colo. and resided near Wetmore, Colo. before moving to Pueblo, Colo.
She was employed at Bryans Pharmacy and Potters Pharmacy which were owned by her late husband, James Ottino, where she was office manager/bookkeeper until her retirement.
Ardell enjoyed sewing, cooking, family gatherings, playing the organ and piano, acrylic painting, picnics, traveling, attending conferences, taking cruises and spending time with her grandchildren.
Funeral service, 10:30 a.m. Friday, April 19, 2024, in the Montgomery & Steward Chapel. Interment, Union Highland Cemetery in Florence, Colo.
Ardell-Arielle was our friend. As Nancy Daughin said Ardell would sit in first sofa next to entry nurses station. Darla and I started visiting my folks inside when covid restrictions lifted. Very difficult time for residents. We fell in love with Ardells witty personality. My mother and I ate breakfast at Ardells table for an entire year after my dad passed. I called Ardell the drug dealer since her late husband had a pharmacy. I always waved to Ardell as we left facility. She always waved back. We will miss you Ardell!
I absolutely adored Ardell! She was smart, witty, talented, spunky and loved to banter. We always threatened to pull a “Thelma and Louise” and make a run for it. God will enjoy spending time with Ardell. She’ll liven things up in heaven.
I had the privilege of visiting with Ardell on Tuesday afternoons. Sometimes we talked. Sometimes we just sat together. And sometimes she would attend the hymn sign in the pub which she thought was so funny. She will be greatly missed as her humor was contagious. Bless you Ardell. Jackie Poythress
Ardell would be who I referred to as “ my greeting committee “ when I came thru the door of Primrose. I’d stop and talk for a few minutes each day. She had her coffee and newspaper every time. I will miss her. Prayers for her family