Marjorie Ann Hall ‘Vidakovich’ Lupton passed away on Friday, June 21, 2013, after suffering for many years from Alzheimer’s disease. Marjorie was a long-time resident of Rangely, Colo., where she spent many years teaching at the elementary school level.
Obituaries
Obituary: Dorothy Pickens
Dorothy Merle DuRette Pickens passed away peacefully on June 15, 2013, at the age of 97 in Rangely, Colo.
Obituary: Catherine “Peg” R. Burke
Catherine “Peg” R. Burke, 77, of Montrose passed away June 10, 2013, at her home surrounded by loved ones. Peg was born Aug. 6, 1935, to Robert and Daisy (Smith) Cook in Yuma, Colo. She enjoyed her childhood in Meeker and attended Meeker High School.
Death Notice: Mary Jeanette Price
Mary Jeanette Price of Meeker died Sunday, June 16, 2013, in Wheat Ridge, Colo. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, June 24, 2013, at Highland Cemetery. Friends may call at Grant Mortuary in Meeker from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. on Monday.
Obituary: Joe Collins
Dual commitments to ranching and public service were a way of life for Meeker’s Joe Collins. Recently, Joe was honored for serving 10 years on the Habitat Partnership Program. This recognition marks more than 40 years of public service in some capacity, both in Meeker and on the Eastern Slope[Read More…]
Obituary: Angelo Theos
On June 4, 2013, Angelo Thomas Theos left the quiet little town of Meeker, Colo., to be with God. Angelo was born in Craig, Colo., on Jan. 14, 2006, to Molly Turner Theos and Thomas “Willie” Theos. They brought Angelo home to an excited big brother, Sheridan.
Death Notice: Nellie Stewart
Nellie Stewart of Meeker died Friday June 14, 2013, at the Walbridge Wing at Pioneers Medical Center. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. today (Thursday, June 20, 2013) at the Meeker United Methodist Church. Interment will follow in Highland Cemetery.
Obituary: Marvin Wayne Jackson
Marvin Wayne Jackson, 73, passed away in Dinosaur, Colo., on June 5, 2013.
Obituary: Rosemary La Grange
Rosemary Pryor La Grange was born Feb. 19, 1914, in Pueblo, Colo., where she also grew up. She passed away on Sunday, May 5, 2013, in Grand Junction, Colo.
Death Notice: Rosemary Pryor La Grange
Born in Pueblo, Colo., where she grew up, Rosemary Pryor LaGrange died May 5, 2013. A memorial service will be held at St. James Episcopal Church, 368 4th St, in Meeker on Saturday June 1 at 11 a.m.
Obituary: Mary Louise Christman
Mary Louise Christman, formerly of Oxford and Pine Village, Ind., passed away peacefully in Meeker, Colo., on May 18, 2013, following a long period of poor health.
Death Notice: Chris Walling
One memorial service has already been held for Chris Walling, but another will be held today, May 9, in Meeker.
Come say hi!
There will be three cannon test shots fired downtown on Friday, May 3 as a test run for the 4th of July. For more information on the cannon itself, visit https://www.theheraldtimes.com/the-sound-of-history-come-to-life/meeker/
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Three finalists for county administrator were interviewed by the commissioners last Tuesday. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/commissioners-interview-administrator-candidates/rio-blanco-county/
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MHS Drama presented "Emma: A Pop Musical" for its spring performance in April, to rave reviews. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/another-stellar-performance-by-mhs-drama-program/meeker/
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