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 […]
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Wendy Jan Bogner
“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 […]
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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 […]