Carlohita Joan Campos

Carlohita Joan (Salas) Campos, 81, of Pueblo, passed away on January 11, 2026. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 62 years, David Robert Trujillo Campos; her parents, Alfonso Salas and Margarita A. Tafoya Salas; in-laws, Jacob Leal and Dolores Campos; granddaughter, Charmea Martinez; and 11 sisters and two brothers. She is survived by her children, David R. Campos, Jr., Gabriel (Donna) Campos, and Naomi (Michael) Ortega; grandchildren, David III, Aaron, Jessica, Stephanie, Samuel, Theodore, Johnathan, Giovanni (Sonya), Alejandra (Dylan), and Emiliano (Adreana); 15 great grandchildren; siblings Mary Lujan, Joseph Salas; numerous nieces, nephews; and extended family and friends. Carlohita was Mother, grandmother, great grandmother, auntie, friend and the preacher's wife. She was a force of nature. To the world, she was Carlohita Campos, but to those of us raised around her, she was simply Carlohita. As a Reverend’s wife, Carlohita lived a life of service. She wasn’t just a partner to her husband; she was a pillar of the church and a friend to hundreds. Whether she was offering a prayer, a word of advice, or a warm meal, she moved through life with a heart wide open to helping others. She understood that love is a verb, and she practiced it every single day. If you knew Carlohita, you knew she was stubborn—and I say that with the utmost affection. That stubbornness was her strength. It was the grit that allowed her to care for her mother until her very last day, and the resilience that carried her through 2024 when she lost her beloved husband. But that steel was wrapped in incredible creativity. Carlohita was a true artist. You could see it in her crafts, but you could especially taste it in her kitchen. To be fed by Carlohita was to be loved by Carlohita. Her cooking and baking weren’t just about recipes; they were about bringing people together. The smell of her kitchen is a memory many of us will carry for the rest of our lives. Carlohita’s life was a tapestry woven with both immense joy and profound heartbreak. She lived fully. She was a: • Devoted Wife who stood by her husband in faith and life. • Nurturing Mother and Aunt who provided a North Star for her family. • Adored Grandma and Great-Grandma who made sure the next generations knew they were cherished. • Sister and Friend to so many that her reach is truly immeasurable.

Carlohita Joan Campos

September 27, 1944 - January 11, 2026