James Grimaldo Jr.

James Grimaldo Jr.

Longtime Monte Vista resident James Grimaldo Jr., 50, was called home on November 9, 2022. He passed peacefully at his home, with the company of his loving family at his side.

Born in Colorado Springs on August 8, 1972, the beloved son of James E. Grimaldo Sr., and Ila Espinosa Grimaldo. He enjoyed going fishing and spending time with his grandchildren, family and friends. He was an avid Denver Broncos and Colorado Avalanche fan. He was a faithful and dedicated employee of Worley and McCullough.

Survivors include his parents James and Ila Grimaldo Sr., of Monte Vista, Colo.; special aunt Shirley Garcia of Alamosa, Colo.; Louisa Medina of Pueblo, Colo.; daughters Cyndl Mathes of Durango, Colo.; Anastasia Gurule of Manassa, Colo.; son Cody Mathes of Pueblo, Colo.; and four grandchildren. He is also survived by many other extended family members and friends.

James was preceded in death by both sets of grandparents Moses and Terry Espinosa; Alex Grimaldo and Isabel Martinez; one brother James Grimaldo II; Maria Grimaldo; Kathy Sierra; Godparents Henry and Norma Martinez.

Mass of the Resurrection will be held on Saturday, November 19, 2022, at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Monte Vista. Interment will follow at the Monte Vista Cemetery.

To leave online condolences please visit romerofuneralhomes.com.

The care of arrangements has been entrusted to Romero Funeral Home of Monte Vista.