Obituaries

Obituary: Elizabeth ‘Betty’ Jane Oldland

Nov. 4, 1928 ~ Dec. 19, 2022 Meeker native Elizabeth “Betty” Jane Oldland—a retired schoolteacher whose first job was helping out at her family’s newspaper, The Meeker Herald—died peacefully in Lone Tree, Colorado, on Dec. 19, 2022. The beloved mother and grandmother was 94. Born on Nov. 4, 1928, to[Read More…]

Death Notice: Manuel Salvador Lema Diaz

Dec. 12, 2022 Manuel Salvador Lema Diaz, of Meeker, died Monday, Dec. 12, 2022, at his home. Memorial services were held at 3 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022, at Iglesia de Dios Pentecostal mi Rifle located at 437 W. Eighth St. in Rifle, Colorado.

Death Notice: Albert Lynn Knoblock

Dec. 31, 1946 ~ Nov. 27, 2022 Albert Lynn Knoblock passed away in Rangely, Colorado, on Nov. 27, 2022, at the age of 75. No services will be held at this time. Online condolences may be shared at www.AshleyValleyFuneralHome.com

Death Notice: Kevin Hazelbaker

Kevin Hazelbaker, formerly of Steamboat and Craig, died suddenly at his home following surgery on Monday, Nov. 28, 2022, at his home in Las Cruces, New Mexico. He was 61. Services are pending.

Obituary: Michael Kip Cook

May 23, 1957 ~ Nov. 17, 2022 Michael Cook passed away Nov. 17, 2022, at Pioneers Medical Center in Meeker, Colorado, from complications of ALS. Born May 23, 1957, to Kenneth James (Jim) and Leota Laura (Jaeger) Cook in Brush, Colorado, the family later moved to Meeker when Jim and[Read More…]