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.
Kyle Joshua Knickerbocker (1994 – 2024)
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Kyle Joshua Knickerbocker, a cherished soul who departed this world on January 12th, 2024,...
Brianna Therese Wancura (1990 – 2023)
Brianna Theresa Wancura, 33, of Salida died Dec. 17, 2023, at her home. She was born Feb. 23, 1990, in Dodge City, Kansas, to Marianne Stein Wancura...
Wayne Richard Diesslin (1942 – 2024)
Wayne Richard Diesslin, age 81, long time Buena Vista resident passed away on Friday, January 5th, 2024, at the Bruce McCandless Veterans Community...
Nancy Nadine (Reid) Kaiser (1955 – 2023)
Nancy Nadine (Reid) Kaiser, 68, of Buena Vista, went home to be with the Lord, on December 12th, 2023. “The darker the night, the brighter the...
Gary Lee Huffman (1935 – 2023)
Gary Lee Huffman, age 88 of Salida, passed away on December 16th, 2023, at Columbine Manor Care Center in Salida. Mr. Huffman was born January 11,...
Debra Ann McDonald (1968 – 2023)
54-year-old Debra Ann McDonald passed away on Tuesday, November 28th, 2023, in Canon City. She was born in Salida on December 23, 1968, to Donovan...
Jo Ann Andrea Myers (1947 – 2023)
Jo Ann Andrea Salazar Myers, 76, died surrounded by her family on November 24, 2023, in Salida. She was born in Salida on February 10, 1947, to...
Christopher Neil Whiteaker (1962 – 2023)
Christopher Neil Whiteaker, age 62, of Salida, passed away on November 11, 2023, at Columbine Care Center in Salida. Mr. Whiteaker was born February...
William Ernest Behrman (1933 – 2023)
On Monday, October 30, 2023, William Ernest Behrman, lovingly known by everyone as Bill, entered into his heavenly reward. Bill was born in Salida,...
Nathan Michael Schwartz (1998 – 2023)
Nathan Michael Schwartz was born on July 31, 1998, in Colorado Springs. In August 2002, he moved with his family to Gering, Nebraska, where he...
Anson “Ace” Costin Hart (1955 – 2023)
Anson Costin Hart of Salida passed away peacefully in his home after many years of chronic pain on September 21st, 2023, at the age of 68. Anson...
Arlene K. (Battles) Martin (1945 – 2023)
With heavy hearts, the Martin family announce the passing of their beloved mother and grandmother, Arlene K. Martin. Surrounded by her family,...
