Michael R. Downs

January 24, 1944 - March 30, 2016

Michael R. Downs, 72, of Pueblo went to be with the Lord on March 30th 2016. He was born on January 24, 1944 in Pueblo, Colorado. Mike is preceded in death by his parents, Matthew and Margaret Downs; his father and mother in law, Joseph and Emma Rebol, his sister and brother-in-law, Marge and Lou Zember; and his brother, Matt Downs. He is survived by his wife of 52 years Sandra; his sons, Dennis (Flo) Downs, Ron (Stephanie) Downs; grand children, Kristen Downs, Kelsey Downs, Michael Downs, Colin Downs, Christopher Downs, Ryan Downs and Mandy Downs. He is also survived by his brother and sisters-in- law, Yvonne (Luis) Henderson, Ann (Ken) Algien and Eileen Downs. He is survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Mike was a 32- year veteran of the Pueblo Police Department and retired in December of 1999. He enjoyed spending time with his family, working in his yard, watching his grandkids at their sporting events, and watching NASCAR on TV. Funeral Mass will be Monday April 4, 2016 at St. Joseph Church at 10:00am. Interment to follow at Roselawn Cemetery. The family would like to thank the caring doctors, nurses and ICU staff on the fourth floor at Parkview Hospital. Also, the staff and nurses on the 3rd floor for their Hospice care. Donations may be sent to St. Joseph Church for the bell tower, Runyon Field Youth Sports or to the charity of your choice.