Ben W. Kimbell
May 23, 2011
Ben W. Kimbell made his transition on May 23, 2011 at University of Colorado Hospital after suffering a brain stem stroke. He was born in Malta, Montana on June 23, 1953, the first son of Ben and LaReta Kimbell. Ben graduated Mapleton High School in Denver as the valedictorian and went on to Brigham Young University with a full ride...
David Willis Hughes
May 20, 2011
David Willis Hughes, Lieutenant Colonel United States Army Retired gave up his unconquerable soul to God on Friday, May 20, 2011, after a brief illness and 94 years of life. Born on February 3, 1917 in Galveston, Texas, he pursued and completed a BS in Chemistry at Louisiana State University, but his country called, and he served in World War...
Ralph B. Harden
May 20, 2011
Ralph B. Harden, 90, of Fort Collins, died May 20, 2011 at his home. Mr. Harden was born November 19, 1920 in Omaha, Nebraska to Edmond and Elizabeth Cummings Harden. Ralph was a flight instructor for the Army Air Corps in Chickasha, Oklahoma. He married Mary Jo Tapp on May 21, 1943. He was a pilot for United Airlines and...
Robert Roy Burnett
May 19, 2011
Robert Roy Burnett, 43, of Westminster, died May 15, 2011. Mr. Burnett was born June 16, 1967 in Fort Collins to Dennis and Sandra Moore Burnett. Rob was a carpenter by trade. He graduated from UCCS in Information Technology. He lived in Colorado, California and Illinois. He enjoyed woodworking, fishing, camping, and hiking. He loved spending time with his nieces...
Tommie Lou Johnson
May 17, 2011
Tommie Lou Johnson passed away May 17, 2011 at the Pathways Hospice Center in Loveland. Tommie was born on February 17, 1927 in Clovis, New Mexico to William and Lillian Hodges. She grew up and graduated from high school in Muleshoe, Texas. She lost both of her parents by the time she was seventeen and moved to Truth or Consequences,...
Rangi Jason Lim, M.D.
May 16, 2011
RANGI JASON LIM, M.D., 42, passed away unexpectedly in his home on May 16, 2011. Rangi grew up in Louisiana, graduating from high school and Northwestern State University in Natchitoches. He then attended Louisiana State University Medical School in Shreveport. He moved to Louisville, Kentucky, in 1997 and became a proud and dedicated member of the Louisville medical community. Rangi...
Joe Glen Smith, Jr.
May 16, 2011
Joe Glen Smith, Jr. was born in Needles, California on September 11, 1932. His parents were Joe Glen Smith, Sr. and Elizabeth Louise Stivers-Smith. He was raised in Helendale, California on the Mojave Desert near Victorville, California until his senior year of high school. He Joined the California National Guard, and was activated and served two years in Japan and...
Roberta Cortez
May 15, 2011
In loving memory of Roberta Cortez who was born April 19, 1966 in Denver, Colorado and went to be with her Lord on May 15, 2011 at her home in Ft. Collins, Colorado. She is the loving wife of Richard Mercado; mother to Jessica Cortez, Samantha, Richard Jr., and Vanessa Mercado; and grandmother to Emily, Trynitee, and Sylas. Above all,...
Donald W. Cannon
May 13, 2011
Donald W. Cannon, 78, of Fort Collins, Colorado passed away May 13, 2011 after a lengthy illness. He was born June 29, 1932 in Ryder, North Dakota to Lillian and Forrest Cannon. Don was an avid outdoorsman, who especially excelled at fishing. He enjoyed all sports and was recently honored as one of the founding members of Fort Collins Youth...
Sterling E. Brechtel
May 12, 2011
Sterling E. Brechtel, age 92, of Cedaredge, Colorado formerly of Fort Collins died May 12, 2011 at home under Hospice care after battling congestive heart failure. A Rosary and Liturgical service will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Fort Collins, Colorado by Deacon Don Lamb. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at...
Lorraine N. Larance
May 11, 2011
Lorraine N. Larance, 92, passed away peacefully on May 11, 2011 at Life Care Center of Littleton, Colorado. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 57 years – Mayo. Born in Devil's Lake, North Dakota – Lorraine was one of five children born to Lucile and Earl E. Ellis and enjoyed her childhood in the small town...
Shirley Virginia Hatten Smith
May 10, 2011
With broken hearts and loving memories, the Smith family announces our newest angel in heaven, Shirley Virginia Hatten Smith. Known as "Mother," "Granny," and "G.G.," Shirley passed away after complications from surgery on May 10. A proud Fort Collins native, Shirley was born on Nov. 30, 1926 to Walter Hatten and Sarah Shepard Hatten, and graduated from Fort Collins High...
James Daniel Sisneros
May 10, 2011
With great sorrow our family grieves the loss of our beloved James "Jay" Daniel Sisneros. He passed away peacefully in his sleep on May 10, 2011. He was born on February 16, 1955 in Fort Collins, Colorado. Jay was a devoted family man who loved to be surrounded by them more than anything. He loved to spend his free time...
Brian Patrick Oenning
May 9, 2011
Brian Patrick Oenning, son of Karen Ardueser Oenning of Fort Collins and Samuel Oenning of Ohio, passed away May 9, 2011 at Poudre Valley Hospital after a valiant fight with cancer. Brian was born in Fort Collins on May 4, 1982. He graduated from Poudre High School in 2000 and Front Range Community College in 2005 with an Associates Degree...
Justin Shande Tristen Mondragon
May 7, 2011
With great sorrow the Mondragon family grieves the loss of our beloved Justin Shane Tristen Mondragon, who passed away peacefully in his sleep, May 7, 2011 at the age of 37. Your star will shine on all the lives you touched. We love you Justin. Graveside Service, 1:00 p.m., Thursday, Grandview Cemetery.
James E. Haas, Jr.
May 7, 2011
James "Jim" E. Haas, Jr., 51, of Fort Collins, died May 7, 2011. Mr. Haas was born September 12, 1959 in Buffalo, New York to James E. and Hattie Haas. Jim was in the Navy and served on board the Midway. He worked as an electro mechanical technician at CBW Automation from 1997. Survivors include his father, James Haas; sister,...
Jameson Chance Hofeling
May 5, 2011
Now we must lay him down to sleep, we pray the Lord his soul God will keep, may the angels watch him through the night, and keep him in their blessed site. Jameson Chance Hofeling came into this world on May 5, 2011 at 1.09 p. m. After his fight for his life in the NICU, he left us to...
Susan Aguilar
May 2, 2011
Susan Aguilar passed away April 30, 2011. She was born in Stanton, Texas on July 29, 1954 to Abelino and Juana Rivas, a family of 14. Susan Aguilar is survived by husband, Juan Aguilar; daughters, Janie, Jennifer; daughter in-law, Lidia; son, Johnny; grandsons, Leon, Nathan, Roman, Alex, Anthony and Christopher; granddaughters, Crystal, Zauranique, and great grandson, Deon. Susan Aguilar is...
Theodore E. Hotchkiss
May 1, 2011
Theodore E. Ted Hotchkiss, 86, of Fort Collins passed away May 1, 2011 at Poudre Valley Hospital. Ted was born in Chicago, Illinois on August 25, 1924. Due to early death of his father, he was raised in the Illinois Masonic Orphans Home in La Grange, Illinois from 1929 until 1942. He was educated in local suburban schools graduating from...
Wayne H. Kershner
Apr 30, 2011
Wayne H. Kershner went to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 30, 2011 after complications from a stroke. Wayne was born on August 26, 1927 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania to Glenn and Ella Kershner, who preceded him in death in 1976 and 1998, respectively. He also had two twin brothers who preceded him in death � Floyd who died in...
