Howard James Matthews
Mar 24, 2026
Howard James “Jimmy” Matthews, 83, of Flagler, Colorado, passed away on March 24, 2026.
Jimmy was born on September 7, 1942, in Goodland, Kansas, to Bud and Edna Matthews.
He lived life on his own terms, with a strong spirit, a quick wit, and a deep appreciation for the people around him.
Jimmy was a professional steer wrestler and a lifetime member of...
Karen J. Kerksiek
Apr 18, 2026
An obituary will be posted when available.
Cremation.
Memorial Service details to be determined.
Helen Veronica Troyer
Apr 18, 2026
Helen Veronica (Widhalm) Troyer, 92, of Hugo, Colorado, was born on July 6,1933, in Hugo, to Michael and Phebe Louisa (Jefferson) Widhalm. She passed away April 18, 2026, in Hugo, surrounded by the love of her family.
Helen graduated from Hugo High School in 1951 and then attended secretarial school in Omaha, Nebraska. After returning to Hugo, she met Raymond Troyer...
James Thomas Ostrowski
Apr 5, 2026
James (Jim) Thomas Ostrowski, 88, of Kiowa Colorado, passed away on April 05, 2026, after increasing health issues over the past years. He was surrounded by family and close friends at the time of his passing.
Jim was born in Kit Carson county Colorado in 1938 to Cecilia and Vincent Ostrowski. He grew up with siblings Dorothy, Delores, Robert, and Helen...
Kimberly E. Quintana
Apr 2, 2026
Kimberly (Kim) Quintana, passed away on April 02, 2026, surrounded by her beloved family.
Kim Elizabeth Quintana was born to proud parents Donald and Mary (Randolph) Peck in Lamar, Colorado on November 26, 1965. Kim was married to Thomas Hilferty on June 24, 1989. To this union, three beautiful children, Ethan and Tanner Hilferty, and daughter Abigail (Hilferty) Johnson blessed the...
Kathleen C. Burnet
Apr 1, 2026
Kathleen Chloe Herrick-Burnet was born on September 04, 1941, in Littleton, CO to Willis and Eunice Herrick. She passed away on April 01, 2026, at the Aurora South Hospital at the age of 84 and 1/2 years.
Kathleen was one of three children raised on a ranch in the Bijou Valley of Elbert county. Somehow and somewhere along the way, she...
Helen Blaylock
Mar 30, 2026
Helen Faye Bracken-Blaylock, 82, of Calhan, CO, passed away on Monday, March 30, 2026.
Helen was born 11/11/1943 in Sheffield, Alabama, to Samuel Webb Bracken and Flora Cecil Matlock Bracken, both of Alabama.
Helen was preceded in death by her siblings, Shelby Stoneburner, Raymond Bracken, and Barbara Humbracht. Also, by her parents Samuel Webb Bracken, and Flora Cecil Matlock Bracken.
She is survived...
Kim D. Brogger
Mar 14, 2026
Kim Diane Brogger (Stone), 67, of Elizabeth, Colorado, passed away on March 14, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.
Kim was born on September 27, 1958, in Hugo, Colorado, to Jim and Lois Stone. She grew up on the family ranch in Karval surrounded by family, and carried that love into every stage of her life ~ building a...
Caradell (Kaye) Mosbarger
Mar 2, 2026
Caradell Lynnette (Kaye) Mosbarger, a proud and beloved member of the Byers community, passed away on Monday, March 2, 2026 at the age of 84.
Kaye is survived by her son, Bart Mosbarger, of Byers; brother, Jim Gerstenberger (Nancy), sister, Kathy Palmer (Mick); brother-in-law Tim Hunt (Vicky) son-in-law, Bruce Pelton (Lori) grandsons, Casey Pelton (Jaclyn) of Byers, and Corey Pelton (Kathryn)...
Peggy Brumage
Feb 25, 2026
Peggy Irene Brumage, 86, of Strasburg, passed away Wednesday, February 25, 2026. Peggy was born November 9, 1939, in Brush, Colorado to Thomas Homer and Lillian Rose (Scott) Knight.
On May 24, 1955, Peggy married Daryl Dean Brumage in Denver, CO. Peggy worked a variety of jobs including waitressing and secretarial work until moving to Byers, CO, in 1972. There they...
Roseann Pianella
Feb 24, 2026
Roseann Pianella, 79, passed away on February 24, 2026, in the dignity of her home with her family by her side. She was born on August 31, 1946.
Roseann graduated Oriskany Central High School in 1965 and worked at Marcy Psychiatric Center for over 30 years.
She is predeceased by her mother, Thressa Pianella.
Roseann leaves behind her three children and their spouses:...
Leslie W. Pitts
Feb 24, 2026
Leslie W. Pitts, born on August 8, 1960, in Hugo, Colorado, passed away on February 24, 2026. A dedicated mail carrier, Leslie also operated The Patio and The Golden Spike and had experience in various construction jobs throughout his life. He grew up in Byers and attended Byers High School, Northeastern Jr. College, and Colorado State University.
Leslie's passion for sports,...
Marilyn L. Brott
Feb 24, 2026
Marilyn Lou (Miller) Brott
February 17, 1946 – February 24, 2026
Marilyn Lou (Miller) Brott was born on February 17, 1946, to the late Teckla Miller and the late Clifford Amdahl. She spent much of her early childhood on the farm of her grandparents, the late Rose and Henry Miller, where she loved driving the tractor—carefully pressing the brakes to keep from...
Debra J Klapperich
Feb 22, 2026
Debra Jean Klapperich, age 67, of Limon, Colorado passed away on Sunday February22, 2026 at HCA HealthOne Aurora, Aurora, CO. (Aurora Medical Center) after a courageous 7-year battle with ovarian cancer surrounded by family and friends.
Debra “Debi” was born on February 26,1958 in Saint Paul, MN, the daughter of Alvin and Barbara Anderson Obermann and graduated from Woodbury High School...
Carlos E. Varela
Feb 20, 2026
Presentare la vida de Carlos Varela como el, en broma, seguramente lo haría…
“Un 20 de Mayo de 1956 en Peñitas Chihuahua, nació un niño muy bonito.”
Carlos Enrique Varela, fue el tercer hijo de ocho hermanos. Sus padres fueron Enrique y María Esther Varela. Creció en Gómez Farias, Chihuahua, y cuando tenía 12 años viajo junto con su padre a trabajar...
Virgil D Sykes
Feb 20, 2026
Virgil Sykes, age 90, passed away February 20, 2026 at home in Simla, Colorado. He was born July 19, 1935 to Carl and Mae (McKnight) Sykes, the youngest of 4 children in Deridder, Louisiana. Before he was one year old, they moved to Colorado living in and around the Matheson area, where he attended school. As a teenager, Virgil drove...
Thomas Berben
Feb 15, 2026
Thomas James Berben, 32, of Limon, Colorado, passed away on February 15, 2026, in Hugo, Colorado.
Thomas was a son, a devoted husband, a proud father, a brother, an uncle, and a friend to many. He was deeply loved, and made a lasting impact on the lives of those who knew him.
He is survived by his wife, Cynthia, his daughters; Sadie...
Jack Lee Lawson
Feb 15, 2026
Jack L. Lawson
March 15, 1945 – February 13, 2026
Jack Lee Lawson was born March 15, 1945, in Yoder, Colorado, to Glenn and Beulah (Tipton) Lawson. Though named Jackie, he wanted to be known simply as Jack. He attended Alta Vista, Simla, and Calhan schools, graduating from Calhan High School in 1963. He briefly attended Fort Lewis College and the University...
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