Celebrating Lives Well-Lived
At Heart of the Rockies Radio, we honor the lives of community members who have passed away. Our obituaries page provides a space to remember and celebrate their contributions, ensuring 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.
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...
Rebeca Lewis Obituary
On February 20, 2024, Rebeca (Becky) Lewis passed away peacefully in her home at Brookdale Assisted Living in Greenwood Village, Colorado. ...
Donald Philpott Obituary
Donald (Don) W. Philpott peacefully passed away on February 7, 2024, at the age of 88. He was born July 24, 1935 in Roanoke, Alabama, to Willie and...
Charles Ward Obituary
Charles Douglas Ward, of Buena Vista, Colorado formerly of Pueblo was born in Van Alstyne, Texas, on October 10, 1933. He passed away February 26,...
Virgil Neil Olin October 29, 1939 ~ February 14, 2024
Virgil Neil Olin, 84, went to his heavenly home February 14th, 2024. He was born October 29, 1939 at home in Golden, Colorado. He lived his...
Geraldine “Gerry” Lee Riddle (1948 – 2024)
Gerry (Donaldson) Riddle passed away at the age of 75 on January 14th, 2024, surrounded by her family. Gerry was a loving mother, grandmother,...
