Oct. 4, 1927 ~ Jan. 7, 2026 Eunice Joy Humphrey, of Meeker, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family and those who cared for her on Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026, at the Walbridge Wing in Meeker. She was 98. Upon Eunice’s request, private family services will be held. Eunice Joy[Read More…]
Obituaries
Obituary – Ralph Backes
Aug. 8, 1952 ~ Jan. 5, 2026 Ralph Backes passed away Jan. 5, 2026, at Valley View Hospital in Glenwood Springs, Colorado. Ralph was born on Aug. 8, 1952, in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, to Chester and JoNell Backes of Milner. He lived in Milner and attended Hayden Schools until his[Read More…]
Obituary – Afton Lenae Robertson
March 16, 2007 ~ Dec. 20, 2025 Afton Lenae Robertson, 18, of Rangely, Colorado, passed away unexpectedly on Dec. 20, 2025, in North Platte, Nebraska, as the result of a tragic truck accident. Afton was born on March 16, 2007, and from the very beginning carried a spirit that was[Read More…]
Obituary – Fredrick Vaughn Moodie
March 11, 1954 ~ Dec. 29, 2025 Fredrick Vaughn Moodie passed away Dec. 29, 2025 after a well-fought battle with cancer. Vaughn was born to Margaret and Robert Moodie on March 11, 1954, in Salmon, Idaho. When he was 4 his family moved to Delta, Colorado. After graduation in 1972[Read More…]
Obituary – Delores Ruth ‘Butch’ Kendall
Feb. 14, 1935 ~ Dec. 18, 2025 Delores Ruth “Butch” Kendall from Paonia, Colorado, passed away peacefully in her sleep, with family by her side. She was a devoted wife, a loving mother, and a cherished grandmother who took great pride in her role as the heart of her family.[Read More…]
Obituary: Afton Lenae Robertson
March 16, 2007 ~ Dec. 20, 2025 Afton Lenae Robertson, 18, of Rangely, Colorado, passed away unexpectedly on Dec. 20, 2025, in North Platte, Nebraska, as the result of a tragic truck accident. Afton was born on March 16, 2007, and from the very beginning carried a spirit that was[Read More…]
Obituary – John Thomas Purkey
Sept. 20, 1957 ~ Dec. 2, 2025 John Thomas Purkey, known by his grandchildren as “Papa John,” lived a full and vigorous life until his sudden passing on Dec. 2, 2025. He was born on Sept. 20, 1957, in Rifle, Colorado, to Bryce and Doris Purkey and was a lifelong[Read More…]
Death Notice: John Thomas Purkey
Sept. 20, 1957 ~ Dec. 2, 2025 John has passed into the care of the Lord. A reception will be held at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 9 at the Fairfield Center.
Obituary – Ercilia Mary ‘Archie’ Sisneros
May. 16, 1946 ~ Nov. 20, 2025 Ercilia Mary Sisneros, or “Archie,” died Nov. 20, 2025, surrounded by the comfort of her home in Rangely, just as she had wished. She was born May 16, 1946, in El Rito, New Mexico. She was the daughter of Ignacio and Rufinita (Vigil)[Read More…]
Obituary – Harold W. Ball
Sept. 21, 1926 ~ Nov. 22, 2025 Harold Wright Ball, born Sept. 21, 1926, died Nov. 22, 2025, at the age of 99. Harold Ball was born in Salt Lake City, Utah, the first of two sons of Wright and Marguerite Ball of Meeker. The family later moved to Long[Read More…]
Obituary – Mark A. Curto
1962 ~ Oct. 18, 2025 Mark A. Curto of Pueblo (formerly of Meeker and Alamosa, Colorado), died peacefully on Oct. 18, 2025. Mark worked for the Colorado Department of Transportation for 18 years in Meeker until his retirement before moving to Pueblo. His skills and knowledge as a snowplow[Read More…]
Obituary – Tamara Ann North
July 9, 1965 ~ Nov. 9, 2025 Tammy North was born July 9, 1965. She passed on Nov. 9, 2025. She is survived by her husband Eric North, son Michael (Kristina) North, mother Shirley Hompstead, and sisters Missy (Dan) Hering, Sue Ann (Ed) Schmitz, Judy Hompstead and her brothers, Fred[Read More…]
