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.
Elaine R. Padoven September 21, 1939 ~ August 15, 2025
Elaine R. Padoven, 85, of Salida, passed away on August 15th, 2025. Elaine was born on September 21st, 1939, to Raymond Charles Atwood and Blanche...
Carl Eugene Miller October 28, 1938~August 9, 2025
Carl Miller was born in Leadville on October 28, 1938, to Carl and Ruth (Walsh) Miller. He attended St. Mary’s grade school and then attended...
John Sanchez June 16, 1933 ~ July 10, 2025
John Sanchez, 92, a long time Salida resident passed away at home on July 10, 2025. He was born on June 16, 1933, in Rodarte, New Mexico, to Levi...
Sharon “Sherree” Gail Vancil November 22, 1940 ~ July 10, 2025
Sharon (“Sherree”) Gail Vancil, 84, of Gunnison and Howard, Colorado passed peacefully on July 10, 2025. Sharon was born on November 22, 1940...
Linda Rae (Tronquet) Abeyta February 27, 1952 ~ June 23, 2025
It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved Linda Rae Abeyta on June 23, 2025. Linda, a cherished wife, mother, sister,...
Heidi Jane Coates April 18, 1968 – July 6, 2025
Heidi Jane Coates, 57, passed away on July 6, 2025. A beautiful, funny, and truly special soul, Heidi touched countless lives with her radiant smile...
Obituary for Alice K. Hill Sept. 16th, 1943 – July 2nd, 2025
Alice K. Hill age 81, of Saguache, CO passed away on Wednesday July 2, 2025 at the River Valley Inn in Del Norte, CO. Mrs. Hill was born...
Susan Raterman Obituary
Susan Elizabeth Raterman of Buena Vista, Colorado and lately of Albuquerque, New Mexico passed away on June 4th, 2025 surrounded by her children in...
Jerry Lee Binder
Jerry Lee Binder, a cherished husband, father, and respected member of the community, passed away peacefully on March 21, 2025, in Eugene, Oregon....
Sharon Kay Binder
Sharon Kay (Binns) Binder, 85, a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away on April 10, 2025. Born on September 22, 1939, in Salida, CO she...
Shirley Jo DeLeo
Shirley Jo DeLeo passed away peacefully at home with her daughters by her side on June 12th, 2025, at the age of 70. Shirley was preceded in death...
Ernest Lorin Gardner Obituary
In Loving Memory of Ernest Lorin Gardner Sunrise: December 26, 1937– Sunset: June 9, 2025 High in the rugged mountains of Colorado, where the rivers...
