Hugh "Smitty" Smith

April 07, 1970 – January 15, 2024

COLORADO SPRINGS, CO-Hugh passed away unexpectedly on January 15, 2024.

He was born in Hartford Wisconsin to Richard and Phyllis Smith (Talajkowski).

He graduated from Hartford Union High School in 1988. He enlisted in the United States Army in February of 1989 after his time in the Army, he spent years in the reserves. Hugh decided to join his good friend and join the IBEW 113 Electrical Union. He was employed by IBEW Local 113 from 1994 to present. He was very dedicated to the Union and it’s visions.

Hugh is predeceased by his parents, his brother Doug Smith and Father-in-Law Jose Medina. He is survived by his wife Cecelia, step son Zachary (Victoria), step daughter Brittany (Miguel), nine grandchildren ( Zavier, Elena, Annalycia, Lihly-Anna, Samuel, Mikaela, Jordan, Charlie and Ariella), sister Yvonne Endres, niece Shannon Endres and Nephew Alex Smith and hundreds of close friends.

He was a huge advocate of the veteran community. He was a member of The Combat Veteran Motorcycle Association, American Legion, Bikers United for America and Vets for Vets.

He is loved deeply and will be missed by many.

In leu of flowers, please contribute to the veteran community through his wife to continue his mission in his Honor.