John George Klafurich

John George Klafurich born Aug. 14, 1924, and went to be with the Lord on Sept. 2, 2012. He was preceded in death by his parents, Stephen and Anna Klafurich; his wife of 62 years, Elizabeth Pusedu Klafurich; infant son, John Stephen; sisters, Mary Miklich, Katherine Tucci, and Ann Perko; and brother, Joseph Klafurich. He is survived by his children, Shirley (Donald) Anzlovar of Pueblo, Pam (Charles) Sells of Denver and Glynis Katherine (John) Miller of Penrose; grandchildren, Michelle (Herb) Thornton, Shon (Rachel) Sells, Wesley (Sara) Sells, D. Marc Anzlovar, Johnny Miller, Jerald (Rachel) Miller, and Greg Anzlovar; great-grandson, Nathan Miller; brother, Steve (Nellie) Klafurich; sister, Rose Kleinheim; in-laws, Russell Tucci, Violet Martinelli, Ray (Shirley) Pusedu, Joe (Patty) Pusedu, JoAnn (Richard) Virant and Elaine Pusedu; and numerous nieces and nephews. John worked at CF&I for 38 years. He was a charter member of Holy Family Parish and enjoyed hunting, golfing and the camaraderie at the Pueblo Eagles #145. Viewing, 10 a.m. followed by the Rosary and funeral Mass on Saturday, Sept. 8, 2012, at Christ the King Church, 1708 Horseshoe Dr., with Msgr. Tom Adrians as celebrant. Interment, Roselawn Cemetery. In lieu of food and flowers, memorials may be made to the John Klafurich Memorial Fund through Montgomery & Steward Funeral Directors, 1317 N. Main St., Pueblo, CO 81003. Online condolences, www.montgomerysteward.com