Ronald Yaklich

Ronald Edward Yaklich, 62, passed away peacefully in his home Christmas morning, December 25, 2010. He is survived by his wife “the love of his life” Cathy Yaklich, and by the “joys of his life” his five children; Matthew S. Yaklich, Janine M. Yaklich, Ronald E. “Guy” Yaklich Jr., Sara and Aaron Bozzi. He is also survived by his brother, Philip W. (Carol) Yaklich; sisters, Jeannette J. (John) Houston, Judith A. (Richard) Mandeville; loving nieces, Charlotte Yaklich, Chelsea Mandeville and nephews, Gamon (Maggie) Yaklich and Garrett Mandeville. Ronald was born April 3, 1948 in Boulder, CO, came to Pueblo in 1949 with his parents, Edward M. and Jan (deceased) Yaklich. He graduated from Pueblo Centennial High School in 1966 (athletic Hall of Fame). He received a football scholarship to the University of Colorado Boulder and graduated in 1971. He earned a Masters Degree at Western State College and graduated law school at Washburn University in Topeka, KS. Ron’s passion and curiosity for other cultures inspired his many travels throughout the world. In 1982, he returned to his Pueblo roots embracing his father’s law practice while developing a thriving practice of his own. His spirit of philanthropy and concern for the disadvantaged was best demonstrated by his past involvement with Easer Seals Society and his valued service to the local Fraternal Order of Eagles. Ronnie will be missed by so many for so much. Thank you for being husband, father, brother, friend and provider without a peer. Ronnie, we know you are soaring with eagles, swimming with Chip and Jade in the waters you love and basking in the sun of the celestial spheres where only angels tread. Ron’s presence, our greatest gift; his absence, our greatest teacher. Memorial service, Thursday, December 30, 2010, 2:00 pm, First Presbyterian Church, 220 West 10th Street. Online condolences at www.georgemccarthyfuneralhome.com. Under the direction of George McCarthy Funeral Home.