Celebrating Lives Well-Lived
At Heart of the Rockies Radio, we honor the lives of community members who have passed. Our Obituaries page provides a space to remember and celebrate the contributions of family, friends and neighbors, ensuring that their stories are shared and cherished. We invite you to read these tributes and join us in commemorating the individuals who have shaped our community.
Veyon R. (Robbins) Wagner, November 18, 1931 ~ October 4, 2026
Veyon Wagner of Fairplay, Colorado passed away on Oct 4, 2026. Here are the details of their services: Services Public Viewing SaturdayOctober 10,...
Gregory Allen Dawe, December 14, 1958 ~ September 7, 2026
Gregory Allen Dawe, 67 of Leadville, Colorado was born December 14,1958 in Ishpeming, Michigan. He died September 28, 2026. Greg moved to Climax,...
Donna Jean McClure, February 2, 1929 ~ September 30, 2026
Donna Jean McClure, 97, formally of Salida, passed away peacefully on September 30, 2026, at Pathways Hospice Facility in Fort Collins. Donna was...
Lydia (Elaine) Poyser, December 17, 1937 ~ September 28, 2026
Lydia “Elaine” Poyser, 88, of Salida, Colorado passed away on September 28, 2026 in Lafayette, Colorado. She was born on December 17, 1937 in...
Francis “Jim” Schmotz, July 24, 1930 ~ September 16, 2026
Francis James “Jim” Schmotz, age 96, passed away peacefully on September 16, 2026, in Buena Vista, Colorado. Jim lived a long and wonderfully...
Ronald “Julio” Thomas Martinez, August 7, 1954 ~ September 17, 2026
Ronald Thomas Martinez, lovingly known around town as Julio, suddenly passed away on September 17, 2026 surrounded by his family. Ron was born on...
Martha Alice Quillen, October 4, 1950 ~ August 8, 2026
Martha Alice Quillen, 75, passed away peacefully on August 8, 2026 surrounded by her family. Martha was a beloved mother, grandmother and dear...
Paul Gordon Willhite, October 1, 1961 – September 1, 2026
Paul Gordon Willhite, age 64, of Port Aransas, Texas and Buena Vista, Colorado passed away unexpectedly on September 1, 2026. Paul was born in...
Larry D. Linn, February 12, 1937 ~ August 14, 2026
Larry Linn was born on February 12, 1937 and went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on August 14, 2026. Larry was born in...
John Michael Read, May 1, 1979 ~ August 24, 2026
John Michael Read died August 24, 2026 at the age of 47. John was an avid rafter, rock hound, hiker and fisherman. He loved to experience the...
Anthony Marvin Jennings, May 8th 1948-August 24th 2026
Anthony Marvin Jennings Sr., known to many simply as Tony, passed away peacefully in his sleep on the morning of August 24, 2026, at his home near...
Lois R. Martinez, April 8, 1938 ~ August 12, 2026
Lois Rae Martinez, 88, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and cherished friend to all who knew her, passed away peacefully on August...
