Loretta M Charles
May 22, 2026
Loretta Marie Loutzenhiser Charles passed peacefully into the arms of her loving Savior May 22, 2026. Her past few months were spent being cared for and visited by family to honor her wish to remain close to the farm where she had diligently and contentedly focused on family, faith and hard work for over 90 years.
Loretta was born the second...
Larry James Padilla
May 21, 2026
Larry James Padilla, of Agate, Colorado, passed away suddenly on May 21, 2026. He was born on June 6, 1948, and lived a life defined by hard work, devotion to family, faith, and an ability to bring laughter to those around him. At the time of his passing, he was accompanied by his wife, Rosario, whose love and support remained...
Berta D. Taylor
May 19, 2026
Berta Deloise Taylor was born on January 05, 1939 to Waldo and Ardis Nash in Simla, CO. To this union four children were born; Cathy, Glen, Bill, and Ardis.
While her children were growing, Berta worked at the Agate school as a cook, bus driver, and janitor. After the children were raised and on their own, Berta and her husband Glen,...
Betty Eurich
May 18, 2026
Betty was born on May 26, 1932, at the family farm in Ramah, CO to John and Mary (Semko) Dzurovchin, and passed away on May 18, 2026. Betty married Joe Eurich on January 28, 1951.
Betty was a devoted housewife and a hairdresser. She was a member of St. Mary's Holy Dormition Orthodox Church in Calhan, CO, and was involved in...
Donna Jean Funk
May 9, 2026
Donna Jean Funk, daughter of Milton and Alice Funk, born November 04, 1947 in Fort Morgan, CO, passed away on May 09, 2026 at the age of 78 in Hugo, CO.
She was raised South of Fort Morgan on the family ranch. Donna attended Adena school through the 8th grade, and then Fort Morgan high school, graduating in 1965.
Donna was an...
Robert J. Emmerling
May 2, 2026
Robert Joseph Emmerling (Bob) of Aurora, Colorado, passed away at the age of 67 at his home on Saturday, May 2nd, 2026. Bob was born in Lake Arrowhead, California, and adopted by Velma and Swede Emmerling of Limon, Colorado. Bob, an only child, had a full and meaningful childhood. Bob was involved in the Rocking 4H Club. In 1969, at...
Lee M. Thompson
Apr 30, 2026
Lee M. Thompson was born on February 19, 1935, to Harry Clifford and Pearl Gladys Thompson at their homestead in the Walks Camp Park community north of Genoa,Colorado. The oldest son and third child in a strong Norwegian family, Lee grew up surrounded by traditions he carried with him throughout his life. He enjoyed lefse (but not lutefisk) and often...
Jose D. Burciaga
Apr 27, 2026
Jose De La Luz Burciaga fallecio en paz rodiado de su familia, dejando un legado de amor, familia y recuerdos extranables. Nacio el 13 de Mayo del 1932 en Namiquipa Chihuahua. Donde formo las bases de una vida llena de esfuerzo y dedicacion. A lo largo de su vida, Jose formo una gran familia. En su primer matrimoio tuvo dos...
Blaine Erickson
Apr 26, 2026
With deep sadness, we announce the sudden passing of Blaine Michael Erickson, 23, of Simla, Colorado. A beloved son, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend who left us on April 26, 2026.
Blaine was born on October 3, 2002 in Colorado Springs, Colorado to Aric Erickson and Alicia Natale.
Blaine was at the heart of a beautiful blended family, and was deeply loved...
Jordan C. Miller
Apr 25, 2026
Jordan Cole Miller, 37, passed away on April 25, leaving our hearts broken and our lives forever changed. Jordan was born in Colorado Springs, Colorado, and grew up on his family’s beloved farm in Limon, Colorado — a place that shaped him and remained one of his greatest sources of comfort and pride. He graduated from Limon High School and...
Troy Delatorres, Jr.
Apr 25, 2026
In Loving Memory of Troy “Boogie” DelaTorres Jr.
With profound sorrow and endless love, we announce the passing of Troy “Boogie” DelaTorres Jr., who left this world on April 25th, 2026 at 5:33 p.m. at the age of 30, after a courageous battle with stage 4 stomach cancer. Troy, known to so many as “Boogie,” was a devoted husband, a proud...
Karen J. Kerksiek
Apr 18, 2026
In Loving Memory of Karen J. Kerksiek
Honoring a Remarkable Life
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Karen Kerksiek. She was a cherished member of our family, known for her warmth, kindness, and unwavering support. Karen brought joy to everyone she met, always offering a listening ear and a comforting smile.
Karen was born in Greeley, Colorado, to...
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...
Paul C. Knodel
Mar 25, 2026
Paul Christian Knodel
(March 25, 1934 – March 25, 2026)
Paul was born and grew up on the farm homesteaded by his grandfather. He graduated from Bethune High School in 1951 and worked on the farm until 1957, when he decided to go to college. He graduated from Colorado A&M, now Colorado State University, in 1962 with a degree in Civil Engineering....
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...
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