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…]
Tag: Obituaries
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 – 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 – 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 – Joan White Anderson
Jan. 31, 1931 ~ April 19, 2025 It is with great sadness that the family of Joan White Anderson, 94, announces her passing on April 19, 2025. Joan passed away peacefully in the presence of her family and is survived by her husband of 71 years, Paul B. Anderson, and[Read More…]
Obituary – Sheila Colleen Caldwell
Feb. 9, 1933 ~ Feb. 27, 2025 Sheila Colleen Caldwell passed away peacefully on Feb. 27, 2025, at Rangely District Hospital. Sheila was born in Sterling, Colorado, on Feb. 9, 1933, to Kathryne Amen and Herschel Freemont McBride. After spending her childhood in Sterling, Denver, and Steamboat Springs, she moved[Read More…]
Obituary – Gregory Alan Glasgow
March 19, 1950 ~ Jan. 3, 2025 Greg was born on March 19, 1950, to Glen I. Glasgow and Mary M. Glasgow in Hayden, Colorado. Greg graduated from Meeker High School in 1968. He furthered his education at Mesa State College in Grand Junction for two years. He then transferred[Read More…]
Obituary – Arloa Alice (Gentry) Gerber
Aug. 3, 1943 ~ Dec. 9, 2024 Arloa Alice (Gentry) Gerber was born in Denver, Colorado, on Aug. 3, 1943, to Dorothy (Wilson) Gentry and Vernon Cosby and passed away on Dec. 9, 2024, as a result of injuries sustained in a car accident where her husband, Ervin Gerber, and[Read More…]
Obituary – Tracy R. “TRB” Brown
July 18, 1934 ~ Oct. 23, 2024 Tracy R. Brown (TRB) passed away Oct. 23, 2024. He was born July 18, 1934, in Richfield, Idaho, to William and Lena Brown. He was the fourth of eight children. TRB is survived by his wife of 30 years, Donna Brown of Meeker,[Read More…]
Obituary – Margaret Alice Pilcher
May 27, 1948 ~ Oct. 8, 2024 It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Margaret Alice Pilcher, who left this world in her sleep on Oct. 8, 2024, while in the loving care of the Uintah Care Center. Margaret was born on May 27, 1948,[Read More…]
Obituary – Richard Lovel Nickson
Sept. 16, 1932 ~ Aug. 5, 2024 Richard Lovel Nickson, passed away on Aug. 5, 2024. at the age of 91, at the Rangely Community Medical Center. Richard was born on Sept. 16, 1932, to George and Lily Nickson in Bakersfield, California. He was the youngest, joining his sister Fern[Read More…]
Obituary – Larry Dean Steiner
Jan. 7, 1945 ~ Aug. 8, 2024 Larry Steiner, beloved husband, father, granddad, and great-granddad, died peacefully at home in Crescent City, California, at the age of 79, following a year of medical challenges. Born in Scott City, Kansas, on Jan. 7, 1945, to Olden O. and Myrtle I. (Buhler)[Read More…]
