Steven Ryno

Steve was born on December 25, 1954 in San Bernandino, California to Charles Ansel Ryno and Mary Ellen Wilcox Ryno. He moved to Colorado as a young man, graduating from Lafayette High School in 1972.

Steve was an automotive mechanic is the area for many years. He most recently worked for Western Disposal in Boulder.

Steve’s love of animals led him to raise a number of them with careful oversight and love. He breeded pigeons for a years, showing them at competitions in Denver. He also raised German Shepherds to sell as wonderful pets for numerous homes. An avid Broncos fan, he followed them loyally.

Preceding him in death were his parents and both of his wife’s; Theresa Taylor Ryno and Teresa Cisneros Ryno.

Surviving are his son Steven Eugene Ryno of Pueblo; a sister Katherine (Cypriano) Maldonado of Longmont; a brother Dean (Donna) Ryno of Thornton; 8 grandchildren; and nieces and nephews Stephanie Ryno (Travis Kindsfather) and her children Anthony and Andres DeHerrera; and Maryann (Erik Zagarra) DeHerrera and their children Fabian Maldonado, Evanae Zagarra; Tyeleen DeHerrera and her children Jay Hernandez and Xavier Rivera; Jason DeHerrera (Sam Ryan) and their child Elias DeHerrera; Tricina Deherrera ( Zak Santana); Thomas (Heather) Quesada and his children Gage and Hunter Quesada; Louie (Kelly) Quesada and children Luciano, Lexi, Darren, Isiah, Elijah, Zyland and Ezren Quesada; Joseph Maldonado and his wife Kriesten McDowell and his child Jimmy Maldonado; and Nathan, Deannie, Timmy and Terry Ryno.

A visitation will be held from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, Wednesday, December 30 at the Howe Mortuary Community Room. A Rosary directly followed by a Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, December 31 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church.

Contributions may be made to the Steve Ryno Memorial Fund, c/o Howe Mortuary, 439 Coffman St., Longmont, CO 80501.