In the quiet city of Pueblo, Colorado, the life of 47-year-old Sherri Ann Sandoval Holmes was tragically cut short on March 16, 2025. On that Sunday, authorities were called to her home on Inspiration Lane following reports of gunfire. The Pueblo SWAT team responded to the scene and, upon entering the residence, discovered the bodies of Sherri and her husband, Gerald Holmes.
Investigators determined that Sherri Holmes died from multiple gunshot wounds in what was ruled a murder-suicide.
Law enforcement concluded that her husband, Gerald Holmes, shot and killed her before turning the gun on himself. His death was attributed to a single gunshot wound. The Pueblo Police Department investigated the case and subsequently closed it, with no outstanding suspects. Sherri's death was recorded as the first homicide in the city of Pueblo for the year 2025.
Remembered as a loving mother, Sherri's world revolved around her children. Her obituary described her as a caring, sweet, and generous person whose smile could light up a room. She took immense pride in being involved in her children's lives and was a constant presence, cheering them on in their endeavors. The tragic loss has left her family, friends, and the wider Pueblo community in deep mourning.
