Pueblo Chieftain - October 22, 2002

Eric Aaron Autobee, 23, departed this life Oct. 18, 2002, in the line of duty, while working at the Limon Correctional Facility. A lifetime Pueblo resident, he was born Aug. 19, 1979. He graduated from Pueblo County High School in 1998, and Pueblo Community College in 2000. He was the recipient of School District 70 MINDS scholarship in 1998. Eric loved big game hunting, turkey hunting and fishing. He was a big Denver Broncos Fan (especially Terrell Davis). He enjoyed billiard pool, and the Colorado Avalanche Hockey Team. He was the proud owner of Red, his 1964 Chevy Impala Supersport. He was an altar server and usher for St. Joseph Catholic Church. He loved everything about life and all that Jesus Christ gave him personally. Preceded in death by his grandparents, Charlie and Frances Autobee; uncles, Charles Chuck Autobee, John Romero; cousin, Anthony Scott Ortiz. He leaves to cherish his memory, loving parents, Bob and Lola (Ortiz) Autobee; grandparents, Benito M. and Grace I. Ortiz; girlfriend, Michelle Mojica; little sister, Bernadette Mojica; aunts and uncles, Juanita Autobee, Frank (Sherri Fuss) Autobee, Steve (Theresa) Autobee, Adeline Autobee, Dave Autobee, Bill (Faustina) Ortiz, Joe (Rena) Ortiz, Rick (Nancy) Ortiz, Ben Ortiz Jr., Jeff Ortiz, Cathy Lucero, Margie Ortiz; godparents, Don and Sylvia Mondragon; numerous cousins, friends and his DOC family. In lieu of flowers, a scholarship fund has been set up in Eric Aaron Autobee's name. Contributions may be sent to the funeral home or the family home. Pueblo Chieftain - October 23, 2002 - Eric Jason Autobee, 23. Survived also by his younger brother, Scott Autobee. Eric Autobee was a descendent of the pioneer Charles Autobee, who came to Pueblo County in the early 1800s and settled in Avondale.