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.
Kathy Norman Obituary
Kathy Norman, 77 of Buena Vista, Colorado, passed away May 20, 2026, after a very short battle with cancer. Kathy was born in St. Charles, Illinois...
Catherine O. Hayden July 7, 1935 ~ May 23, 2026
Catherine Olive Hayden, 90 years old, was a lifelong native of Salida, CO. She was born July 7, 1935, at 738 G Street to Ted and Nellie (Starbuck)...
Jeffrey L. Stephens July 17, 1970 ~ May 11, 2026
Jeffrey Stephens Obituary Born July 17, 1970 in La Junta, Colorado. He was adopted by Lloyd and Cleo Stephens. Jeff passed away May 11, 2026,...
Joshua Aaron Vaupel September 30, 2005 ~ April 17, 2026
Joshua Vaupel ObituaryJoshua passed from this life on April 17, 2026, with his father and brother Jon by his side. In his 20 years, he left a...
Robert Harold McCormick May 9, 1947 ~ May 6, 2026
Robert McCormick Obituary Robert Harold McCormick, age 78, of Salida, Colorado, died Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at the Conejos County Hospital in...
Christopher B. Clements July 7, 1947 ~ May 4, 2026
Christopher Clements Obituary Chris Clements, formerly of Chestertown, Maryland, passed away on May 4, 2026, after calling Buena Vista home for the...
Dell Herschel Morfitt June 10, 1948 ~ May 7, 2026
Dell Morfitt Obituary Dell Herschel Morfitt, age 77, of Moffat, CO passed away on May 7, 2026 at his home surrounded by family. Dell was born June...
Rita Virginia (Marquis) Blamey August 5, 1931 ~ May 3, 2026
Rita Blamey Obituary It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Rita Virginia Blamey, a beloved mother, grandmother, and...
Lester (Les) Leroy Messamer August 12, 1926 ~ April 14, 2026
Lester (Les) Messamer Obituary On April 14th, 2026, Lester (Les) Leroy Messamer (99) passed away just 4 months shy of his 100th birthday in...
George “Sid” Collins Obituary August 27, 1941 ~ April 12, 2026
George "Sid" Collins Obituary George Sidney Collins, (Sid as people knew him), passed away on April 12, 2026 at Heart of The Rockies Regional...
Ronald Jacob “R.J.” Ours Jr. Official Obituary
Ronald Jacob "R.J." Ours Jr., 66, passed away on Tuesday, March 31st, 2026, in Denver, Colorado. Born in Pennsylvania to parents Ronald Jacobs...
Donna May ((Hamilton)) Jursch September 4, 1940 ~ March 30, 2026
Donna May (Hamilton) Jursch September 4, 1940 - March 30, 2026 Donna May (Hamilton) Jursch, age 85, passed away peacefully on March 30, 2026 at her...
