Jan. 29, 1937 ~ Aug. 10, 2025 James (Jim) Lee Ruckman was the firstborn son of Raymond Roy Ruckman and Clara Maud Johnson Ruckman, born on Jan. 29, 1937, in Powell Park, Rio Blanco County. When he was a toddler, around 1940, his family moved from the ranch on Powell[Read More…]
Obituaries
OBITUARY – Ray William Castle
Jan. 27, 1964 ~ July 31, 2025 The life of a man whose dedication and love shaped the lives of all who knew him is honored: Ray William Castle. He was a steadfast provider, a tireless worker, and a source of comfort, guidance and endless love. Ray was an amazing[Read More…]
Update – FUNERAL NOTICE – James Lee Ruckman
Jan. 29, 1937 ~ Aug. 9, 2025 There will be a service for James Lee Ruckman on Tuesday, Aug. 26, at 2 p.m. at Calahan-Ed-fast in Grand Junction (2515 Patterson Rd.) and a graveside service at Highland Cemetery in Meeker on Oct. 3, 2025, at 10 a.m.
OBITUARY – Shirley Kay Nickson
Oct. 4, 1935 ~ Dec. 14, 2024 Shirley Kay Nickson, fondly known to family and friends as “Kay,” died Dec. 14, 2024, in Grand Junction, Colorado. She was 89. Kay was a vibrant, happy and giving soul, deeply committed to her family, friends and community. She was born Oct. 4,[Read More…]
OBITUARY – Celesta Rose Mullen
Sept. 28, 1946 ~ July 23, 2025 Celesta Rose Mullen, 78, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, in Denver, Colorado. She was born on Sept. 28, 1946, in Minot, North Dakota, to the late Patricia and Lawrence Schmidt. Celesta was a woman known for her[Read More…]
FUNERAL NOTICE – Douglas Wellman
Nov. 16, 1930 ~ July 20, 2025 Craig resident, Douglas Wellman, died on Sunday, July 20, 2025, at Memorial Regional Health in Craig. He was 94. Memorial Services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, July 25, 2025, at St. Mark’s Church of Grace. Inurnment will follow at Craig Cemetery.[Read More…]
Obituary – Damian Orchard
April 11, 1975 ~ June 24, 2025 Damian Orchard was born April 11, 1975, in Taos, New Mexico, to Monte and Mabel Orchard. He spent his childhood moving between Eagles Nest, Penasco, and Albuquerque, New Mexico, before his family eventually settled in Laughlin, Nevada, where he graduated high school in[Read More…]
Obituary – Mary Austena (Kenney) Truitt
Dec. 30, 1941 ~ May 4, 2025 Mary Austena (Kenney) Truitt, 83, of Kendrick, Idaho, passed away on May 4, 2025, in Lewiston, Idaho. She was born Dec. 30, 1941, in Meeker, Colorado. Truitt is preceded in death by her father James Robert Kenney, mother Leah Bly Coy, brother Jimmy[Read More…]
Obituary – Vivian Gloire Genevieve Riffer Gabrielson
July 29, 1927 ~ July 2, 2025 Vivian was born at home to her parents; Valentine G. Riffer and Bella (Farncombe) in Wingard Sask, Canada on July 29, 1927. She passed away on July 2, 2025 at Rangely Long Term Care in Rangely, Colorado. She would have been 98 on[Read More…]
Obituary – Edith May Hall
Jan. 2, 1941 ~ June 17, 2025 Edith May Hall was born on Jan. 2, 1941, in Fairbury, Nebraska, to Harry Adolph Leff and Gertrude Marie Leff (Meester). She passed away on June 17, 2025, in Grand Junction, Colorado. Edith had a lifelong love for horses, pansy flowers, drawing, painting,[Read More…]
FUNERAL NOTICE – Damian Orchard
April 11, 1975 ~ June 24, 2025 Damian Orchard, a resident of Meeker, died Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at Pioneers Medical Center. A celebration of life will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, July 26, 2025, at The Church at Meeker. A picnic potluck will follow at Lake Avery.[Read More…]
Memorial Notice – Tracy Richard Brown
July 18, 1934 ~ Oct. 23, 2024 Father of Chip Brown, husband of Donna Brown. A Celebration of Life will be held Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at 10 a.m. at the Bar 7 Ranch (2162 County Road 15) in Meeker, Colorado.