Obituary of Stephen "Steve" Yslas

Stephen Sanchez Yslas, 57, passed away on June 30, 2016 at Penrose Hospital from a 22-month battle with cancer. He was a retired United States Army veteran, loving husband, father, and grandfather. Stephen was born on November 15, 1958 in Port Hueneme, California to Henry and Emily Yslas. He is survived by his wife, Rita; two sons, Robert (Laura) and Reuben (Sonya); seven grandchildren, Rico, Anthony, Lillyana, Alyssa, Alonzo, Nelaya, Nathanyel; his beloved mother, Emily; his sister, Sylvia, and other loving family members. Stephen spent his life mentoring, helping and servicing others. He always had a smile on his face and was available to lend a helping hand. He was a decorated (Bronze Star) two-time war veteran (Operation Desert Storm, Iraqi Freedom), served two years with the Colorado Springs Police Department, and ten years with School District 11. He was loved, admired, and respected by faculty and students. A faithful church member of Universal Ministries of Truth.Visitation, 4:00PM-7:00PM, Wednesday, July 6, 2016, The Springs Funeral Services, 3115 East Platte Avenue, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80909. A Celebration of his Life will be at 1:00PM, Thursday, July 7, 2016 at Central Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 1305 North Union Boulevard, Colorado Springs 80909.Interment, Evergreen Cemetery, with full military honors, 1005 South Hancock Avenue, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80904. A reception will be held back at Central Seventh-Day Adventist Church. Stephen was known and will always be remembered as a strong and honorable man who loved his Lord, his family, and his country. Funeral Home:The Springs Funeral Services3115 East Platte AvenueColorado Springs, , COUS 80909 Events Visitation Wednesday, July 6, 2016 4:00PM - 7:00PM The Springs Funeral Services 3115 East Platte Avenue Colorado Springs, CO 80909 Phone: 719-207-8855 Service Thursday, July 7, 2016 1:00PM Central Seventh-Day Adventist Church 1305 North Union Boulevard Colorado Springs, CO 80909 Phone: 719-578-5616 Final Resting Place Evergreen Cemetery 1005 Hancock Expressway Colorado Springs, CO 80903