William H. "Bud" Hawkins

William H. “Bud” Hawkins, 99, passed away among family on February 27, 2013. He is preceded in death by his wife, Lucille; and son, Robert L. Hawkins. Bud is survived by his children, John Hawkins, and Ruth (Charles) Bonfadini; grandchildren, Joseph (Danika Breece) Bonfadini, David (Lorissa Archuleta) Bonfadini, and Matthew (Danika) Bonfadini; great-grandchildren, Vincent, Mikel, and Bella; and daughter-in-law, Valarie Hawkins, wife of Robert Hawkins; five grandchildren, William, Roberta, Daniel, Mark, Shannon Hawkins. Bud served in the Navy during WWII, and was a Purple Heart Recipient. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Free Masons South Lodge # 31. Bud worked for the Police Department as a Traffic Motorcycle Officer. He worked for the Star Journal/Pueblo Chieftain in 1951, and retired in 1979. Bud was a master story teller, woodworker, motorcycle rider, semi pro tennis player, and an NRA marksman in handguns and a handgun Instructor. Bud was a loving and devoted father and grandfather. There was nothing he would not do for his family. Viewing, 2-4 p.m., Sunday, March 3, 2013, at TG McCarthy Funeral Home. Funeral Service, 10 a.m., Monday, March 4, 2013, at TG McCarthy Chapel, followed by Interment at Imperial Cemetery. Donations may be made to Sangre de Cristo Hospice in his memory. Please visit Bud’s memorial at www.tgmccarthy.com. Arrangements by TG McCarthy Funeral Home.