James F. Ridley

James F. Ridley, 88, passed away June 7, 2026. Survived by his wife, Kathleen R. Ridley; son, Wade James Ridley; son, David Michael Ridley, his wife, Natasha and their children, Dian Cruz, Damien Cruz, Barbara Elizabeth Ranson, David Austin Ranson; nephew, Thomas Michael Dorrance, his wife, Pamela and their children, Fr. Theodore Dorrance, his wife, Stacey and their children; and niece, Susan Marie (Dorrance) Lambertson and her husband, Michael.

Preceded in death by his father, James F. Ridley Sr. and mother, Edith Marie Ridley; sister, Edith Ann Ridley (Thomas) Dorrance.

James was born October 16, 1937, in Pueblo, Colorado. He worked at the CF&I for 42 years, and Colorado National Guard for 22 years. His passions were photography, woodworking, and computers. Along with any technology gadgets.

Cremation, Montgomery & Steward Crematorium. Memorial service, 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at Southwest Church of Christ, 1635 S. Pueblo Blvd., Pueblo, CO 81005. Online condolences, www.MontgomerySteward.com