Oct. 29, 1947 – March 18, 2022 Joan was fast-tracked to heaven on March 18; finally free from the pain that had plagued her for the last several years. She was the oldest child of six, born to Dale and Phyllis Hollingsworth. Joan was born in Ontario, Oregon, living with her family in eastern Oregon […]
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Obituary: James Breasted
November 13, 1937 – March 19, 2022 James Breasted, a former Aspen City Councilman and Pitkin County Planning Commissioner who helped create the Roaring Fork Valley bus system and pushed for wilderness preservation of the Hunter Creek area above Aspen, died Saturday at his home in Carbondale. He was 84. James Henry Breasted lll (“Jim” […]
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Obituario: Heitor Hissashi Nakagawa
19 de abril de 1955 – 26 de febrero de 2022 Heitor Hissashi Nakagawa, de Basalt, se despidió de una vida que, según sus palabras, fue mejor vivir por “la calidad de los años que por la cantidad”. Dios estaba juguetón cuando creó a este hombre de gran corazón que se comportaba como un niño. […]
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Obituary: Savanna Ray Bristol
May 27, 1993 – Dec. 29, 2021 Savanna Ray Bristol was born in Glenwood Springs and passed at her home in Durango. She grew up and attended school in her hometown of Carbondale, where she graduated from Roaring Fork High School. In 2019, she attended San Juan Community College in Farmington, New Mexico where she […]
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Obituary: Stanley Kent Badgett
March 1947 – November 2021 Born a Topeka, Kansas flatlander, Stan became a dedicated “Freedom of the Hills” highlander. He taught Outward Bound courses in Colorado and Oregon. Working for Bill Hanks, Stan developed the Carbondale Recreation group, taking local kids on outdoor adventures. Then, Stan went underground. He taught caving for Colorado Mountain College, […]
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Obituary: David Mork
January 11, 1947 – November 3, 2021 David Wallace Mork, a longtime resident of the Roaring Fork Valley, passed away at the age of 74. Born in Boston, Massachusetts, he quickly left the East Coast for greater adventures to the West and to explore the world, particularly Asia, as a young adult. He eventually landed […]
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Obituary: Tim Hagman Oct. 3, 1943 – Oct. 3, 2021
Tim Hagman, beloved architect and outdoor enthusiast/adventurer, passed away on his 78th birthday, Oct. 3, 2021, surrounded by his sons and his brother. Tim was involved in designing some of Aspen’s most iconic public buildings and private residences. As one of Aspen’s most renowned and highly-respected architects, Tim’s 50-plus years of architectural masterpieces stand as […]
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Obituary: Dwane LaVar Niedens
August 20, 1930 – July 30, 2021 Dwane Niedens proceeded into Heaven on July 30 4:15 a.m. where he met his wife Phyllis, son Steven, his parents Reinhardt and Pauline and sister Mary. He is survived by his daughter, Dianne; grandchildren: Candace, Jackie, Paul and Cindy; Great grandchildren: Devynn, Avry, Dayzee, Maya, Naomi, Leandra, Oliver […]
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Obituary: Adam Evans Hobby
December 28, 1993 – September 14, 2021 Adam Evans Hobby left this earth due to a tragic accident while helping in the remodeling of his home in Denver. He was born and raised in the Roaring Fork and Crystal River valleys. He attended schools valley-wide and went on to pursue a business degree in Denver. […]
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Obituary: Sharon Hagedorn
Sharon Hagedorn, 76, of Carbondale, passed away peacefully on Aug. 16, 2021 with her entire family and puppy (Petey Girl) by her side. She was married to Bill (Poppy) Hagedorn in 1993 and they lived together in Carbondale for 32 years before moving to Golden, four years ago. Sharon is survived by her true love, […]