Loretta Jean Paterson, 78, passed away Dec. 7, 2023. Loretta was born in Beaver, Okla., to the union of Gene and Fern Smotherman. Loretta moved to Albany, Ore., in 1980, where she worked at Valley Insurance Company until her retirement. It was there that she met her beloved husband, Herby Paterson. She returned to Pueblo in 2015, after the loss of her husband to be with her children. Loretta loved her family dearly. She loved to ride her Harley, and she especially loved her dogs. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Herby; and sisters, Peggy Olivas and Patti Cox. She is survived by her children, Shawna Valdez (Doug Miller) and Kenny (Tammy) Valdez; grandchildren, Chloe Miller, Rainey (Ross) Sharp, Sean (Ashley) Valdez, Alicia Urie, Dana (Miles) Harrell, Janet Garberding and Crystal Martinez;
great-grandchildren, Bodhi Miller Torres, Jude Sharp, Miles Lucas Harrell, Ava Martinez, Savanna Garberding; many nieces and nephews; and her beloved dog, Henry. At her request, there will be
no services. Cremation will take place at Imperial Funeral home.