“To know her is to love her.” Born on July 8, 1947, in New Zealand to Captain Robert Watson of the Royal New Zealand Air Force and Peggy (Brown) Watson, Wendy grew up on New Zealand Air Force bases with her three younger sisters, Sheryl, Jennifer and Bobbie. In her 20s, Wendy traveled around Europe […]
Obituaries
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Obituary: John Edward Collins
May 19, 1928 – February 25, 2025 On Feb. 25, U.S. Air Force Major (retired) John Edward “Ed” Collins departed this world for the next, peacefully and in his sleep, at home in Colorado Springs. He was attended by Marilyn Collins, his beloved wife of 38 years. He flew west on his own terms and […]
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Obituary: Terry Swanton
September 9, 1941 – February 25, 2025 Terry was full of life and lived every bit of it. He was a military brat, living in Germany when he graduated high school and joined the Army. He served in the 82nd Airborne and Special Forces. In 1962, Terry and some Army buddies moved to Aspen to […]
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Obituary: Casey James Piscura
September 10, 1985 – February 2, 2025 Casey Piscura passed away on Feb. 2 in Carbondale. Born on Sept. 10, 1985, in Pulaski, Virginia, Casey grew up in Draper, Virginia, where he spent much of his childhood enjoying the beauty of Claytor Lake. A gifted athlete, Casey excelled in every sport he pursued. He played […]
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Frances Mikel Raley
October 21, 1944 – November 25, 2024 Frances Michael Smith Raley, who went by Mike and Mikel, was born to Helen Grace Savage Smith and Francis Michael Smith on Oct. 21, 1944, in Nassawadox, Virginia. She passed away on Monday, Nov. 25, 2024, from old age with family by her side and an Irish ditty […]
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Ray L. Speaker
February 3, 1931 – November 15, 2024 Ray “Skippy” Speaker was born in Washington, D.C. He passed away at the age of 93. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Marge Speaker; his sons, Ron (Lisa) and Larry (Cari); his sister, Kay; and two grandchildren, Tag and Tris. Ray attended McKinley Tech High […]
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Joan Kette Lamont
May 28, 1933 – November 10, 2024 Joan (“GG”) Kette Lamont passed away of natural causes on the afternoon of Nov. 10, surrounded by her three children. She took her last breath minutes after her pastor finished prayers in her room with a view at Sopris Lodge. She was 91. Joan was born on May […]
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Obituary: Marilyn J. Pearson
March 22, 1933 – October 26, 2024Marilyn was born in Fort Collins to James and Hazel Ball, and moved to Denver when she was 6 years old. She leaves two sisters, Nancy (Kyner) and Linda (Berkheim), a son, Dan, and two daughters, Jennifer (McCandless) and Susan (Over). Marilyn was very proud of her children. Her […]
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Obituary: Robby Burtard
April 21, 1968 – September 23, 2024We say goodbye to a beloved father, grandfather, brother and friend, Robby Burtard, who passed away on Sept. 23 in Grand Junction. He was born on April 21, 1968 to Louie Dale and Carole Sue Burtard in Glenwood Springs.Robby leaves behind a legacy of love and laughter through his […]
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Irene Stella Huck Staats
September 2, 1922 – September 20, 2024 Irene Stella Huck Staats passed away peacefully on Friday, Sept. 20, with her family at her side. She was 102, and lived a vibrant and joy-filled life with many blessings which she shared graciously. She was born to Andy Demanski and Stella Boroski in Valier, Illinois. At the […]