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.
James Rodney Hartley
March 16, 1969 ~ March 28, 2024 James Rodney Hartley, age 55 of Salida, passed away on March 28, 2024 at his home in Salida. Mr. Hartley...
Joel “Moe” Keith Husen
March 5, 1961 ~ February 22, 2024 Joel “Moe” Keith Husen, 62, of Turret (Salida) Colorado, passed away, Thursday, February 22nd, 2024, at...
Forrest Levi Koch
October 19, 1980 ~ March 25, 2024 Forrest Levi Koch passed away peacefully March 25, 2024, in Colorado Springs, CO. Forrest was born in...
Georgiana Smith
April 8, 1929 ~ March 12, 2024 Georgiana Smith, 94, passed away on March 12, 2024. She was a resident of Salida for over 60 years....
Jackie Anne Shepherd
August 9, 1952 ~ March 18, 2024 Jackie Anne Shepherd, 71,former Salida resident, died at her home in Florence, Colorado on March 18th,...
John Macedonio Ordaz
December 21, 1941 ~ March 7, 2024 It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of John Macedonio Ordaz, born on December 29, 1941,...
Paul Carlton Douglas
November 9, 1957 ~ March 6, 2024 Paul Carlton Douglas, age 66 a lifelong resident of Colorado was tragically lost on March 6, 2024 in Villa Grove,...
John Donald Benkufski
April 29, 1965 ~ March 4, 2024 John was born to Donald and Vivian on April 29, 1965, in Lake Park, Minnesota, and he was found dead in his home in...
Martha Alma Marchase Obituary
December 31, 1931 ~ March 11, 2024 Martha Alma Marchase, 92, passed away peacefully Monday March 11, 2024, at her home in Colorado Springs with her...
James McPhetres Obituary
March 25, 1940 ~ February 16, 2024 (age 83) James “Jim” M. McPhetres, 83, of Salida, died Feb. 16, 2024. He was born March 25, 1940,...
Karen L. (Reitzel) Bjurstrom
January 18, 1938 ~ February 28, 2024 (age 86) Karen L. Bjurstrom (Reitzel) passed away on 2/28/2024 after living in the Buena Vista...
Jacqueline Cotter-Kirtley Obituary
Jacqueline Ann Cotter-Kirtley, age 69, long time Salida resident passed away on March 1, 2024 at her home in Salida. Mrs. Cotter-Kirtley was born...
