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…]
Obituaries
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…]
Obituary – Carolyn (Fredericks) Neher
Dec. 12, 1932 ~ Nov. 7, 2025 Carolyn Neher (Fredericks), 92, of Mesa, Arizona, passed away peacefully on Nov. 7, 2025. She was born on Dec. 12, 1932, in Meeker, Colorado. Her father was a Meeker dentist. She graduated from the University of Colorado with a degree in elementary education.[Read More…]
OBITUARY – Annaliese Neumeier
June 5, 1934 ~ Nov. 4, 2025 Anneliese Neumeier “Omi” died Nov. 4, 2025, at SGMC in Valdosta, Georgia, at age 91, after surgery complications due to a heart attack. She was surrounded by family and love. She was born the second of three children to Karl and Cacelia Bogner[Read More…]
DEATH NOTICE – Tamara Ann North
July 9, 1965 ~ Nov. 9, 2025 A celebration of life will be held at the White River Methodist Church in Meeker on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025 at 11 a.m.
Obituary – Steven Gaylord Harman
April 13, 1949 ~ Sept. 30, 2025 Steven Gaylord Harman passed away Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025, at the age of 76. He was born April 13, 1949, the second of four children to Charles and Rachel Harman. The family lived on a farm in Fleming, Colorado, with grandparents and cousins.[Read More…]
