March 21, 1951 – May 16, 2025 It is with profound sadness that I share the passing of my beloved father, Ronald Neil “Beau” Jones of Carbondale. On May 16, 2025, he passed away at the age of 74 in Colorado Springs. Beau was preceded in death by his brother, Shannon Jones, father, Samson Jones, […]
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Lois Vagnuer
December 28, 1938 – May 11, 2025 On Mother’s Day, May 11, the world bid farewell to a beacon of kindness and grace. Lois Vagnuer, a devoted mother, grandmother, teacher and friend, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of love, faith, kindness and unwavering strength. Lois grew up on a dairy farm in upstate […]
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Obituary: Michael “Mike” Tyree Bouchet
August 23, 1964 – June 1, 2025 Mike Bouchet of Carbondale passed away on June 1. He was doing what he loved — mountain bike riding with a good friend. Mike was born on Aug. 23, 1964, in the Bronx, New York, to Anna and Henry Rodriguez. He was the youngest of their three boys. […]
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Jerry Duckowitz
August 20, 1947 – November 4, 2024 There will be a memorial gathering for longtime former Carbondale resident Jerry Duckowitz at the Mt. Sopris trailhead at 1pm on Saturday, Aug. 9, followed by a reception at the Village Smithy at 5pm. Known to his many friends in Carbondale as “Duck,” Jerry died on Nov. 4, […]
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Richard Kirk
Richard Kirk of Carbondale, age 99, passed away May 5, 2025, one month away from his 100th Birthday. Richard was surrounded by dear friends and caregivers. Born to Frances and Richard Kirk of Jersey City, New Jersey, his parents and older brother, Frank, and younger sister, Rosemary, preceded him in death. Richard joined the Navy […]
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Judy Merritt Pratt Welch
April 28, 1930 – March 14, 2025 Judy Merritt Pratt Welch of Carbondale, Colorado, passed away peacefully on March 14, 2025, at Heritage Park. Judy was born April 28, 1930 in Chicago, Illinois to Colonel Merritt Pratt and Juanita (Mitchell) Pratt. Judy was married to the late Walter Welch for almost 40 years before his […]
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Obituary: John Seidel
There will be a celebration of life for John Seidel, a long-time resident of Carbondale who resided lately in California, on Sunday, May 18, at the RVR Thompson Barn at 2pm. There will be food and beverages. Come and remember John; it will be fun, just as he would want it.
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Ardeen L. Arbaney
August 28, 1944 – April 20, 2025 Ardeen L. Arbaney passed away peacefully at her home on April 20, surrounded by the love of her family. She was 80 years old. She was preceded in death by her beloved brother Larry King, her mother Cathrine King and her father Clinton King. Ardeen is survived by […]
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Etta Louise Holgate
August 10, 1942 – January 27, 2025 Etta Louise Holgate, born August 10, 1942 in Brush, Colorado to Odie and Florence Cooper, was a Rebekah Lodge member in Carbondale, Colorado and a Near New Store volunteer. She passed away on Jan. 27 at Valley View Hospital in Glenwood Springs. Etta married her husband, Charles Roger […]
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Carol Shure
1958 to 2025 Carol Shure passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 1, in Boulder, surrounded by her children, grandchildren, close family and beloved friends of decades. Born in Highland Park, Illinois, on April 12, 1958, she lived a vibrant and principled life that deeply influenced communities who loved her in Colorado, California and Oregon. She […]