His career paths were numerous - he started out as a Lumberjack then enlisted in the Air Force in 1951. During his time in the military he did 1 tour of the Korean War and 2 tours of the Vietnam War. He also helped open the first technical school here in Colorado at Lowry Air Force Base. He served our country for 21 years and was stationed at numerous locations, finally settling in Colorado in 1969. He never discussed the wars or the things he endured just simply would tell his children "I was proud of my service and being able to serve my country"
He met the love of his life Ruby "Janet" Thornbro in 1952, they married that same year on November 1st in Roswell, New Mexico. They just recently celebrated their 67th anniversary.
Cleo is survived by his wife Janet, 3 daughters; Tammie Bueno, Susie Muck and Fran Armendariz. Son-in-Law; Clyde Brophy, 12 grandchildren; Michael Brophy, Kevin Brophy, Rob Bueno, Ray Bueno (Alyssa), Dustin Bueno (Christine), Brandon Keefer (Whitney), Sarah Bryant, Anthony Muck (Erika), Andrew Muck (Erika), Adam Muck (Alora), Alex Armendariz & Austin Armendariz & 11 great grandchildren
Cleo was preceded in death by his daughter Phyllis Brophy, son Michael Bryant and son-in-law Robert Bueno and granddaughters; Amanda (Mandy) Bryant and Tiffany Armendariz.
Cleo worked very hard throughout the years to provide for his family. They truly were his pride and joy!!
His career paths were numerous - he started out as a Lumberjack then enlisted in the Air Force in 1951. During his time in the military he did 1 tour of the Korean War and 2 tours of the Vietnam War. He also helped open the first technical school here in Colorado at Lowry Air Force Base. He served our country for 21 years and was stationed at numerous locations, finally settling in Colorado in 1969. He never discussed the wars or the things he endured just simply would tell his children "I was proud of my service and being able to serve my country"
He met the love of his life Ruby "Janet" Thornbro in 1952, they married that same year on November 1st in Roswell, New Mexico. They just recently celebrated their 67th anniversary.
Cleo is survived by his wife Janet, 3 daughters; Tammie Bueno, Susie Muck and Fran Armendariz. Son-in-Law; Clyde Brophy, 12 grandchildren; Michael Brophy, Kevin Brophy, Rob Bueno, Ray Bueno (Alyssa), Dustin Bueno (Christine), Brandon Keefer (Whitney), Sarah Bryant, Anthony Muck (Erika), Andrew Muck (Erika), Adam Muck (Alora), Alex Armendariz & Austin Armendariz & 11 great grandchildren
Cleo was preceded in death by his daughter Phyllis Brophy, son Michael Bryant and son-in-law Robert Bueno and granddaughters; Amanda (Mandy) Bryant and Tiffany Armendariz.
Cleo worked very hard throughout the years to provide for his family. They truly were his pride and joy!!
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