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Notice of Abandoned Burial Space

Lakeside Cemetery at 1008 Elm Avenue intends to reclaim approximately 500 burial plots that are 100 years or older and have been determined to be abandoned and/or unused in accordance with Article V, Section 6 of the City Cemetery Rules and Regulations.

City Notices & Updates Posted on January 13, 2026

The burial spaces and information are listed below. The owner(s) has failed to inter the burial space, the burial space is presumed abandoned pursuant to City of Cañon City Cemetery Rules and Regulations Article V, Section 6.  If you wish to retain one of the below listed burial sites, you must notify the City of your intent to retain the burial space by: March 14, 2026, 60 DAYS AFTER NOTICE DATE.  Notice must be sent by either physical mail or email, and may be sent to:

PO Box 1460
Cañon City, CO 81215-1460
Attn: Cemetery Department
sddavis@canoncity.org

If the City does not receive notification that you intend to retain the burial space by March 14, 2026, the abandonment will become final and the City may sell, transfer, or convey the right to internment.

Please feel free to contact Stormy Davis if you have any questions at 719.276.7082.

Sincerely,

Cindy Foster Owens, MMC
City Clerk


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