Darrel Burdett Watson
Jan 12, 2025
Darrel Burdett Watson was born in Sidney NE April 21,1926 to James Carr and Lillian Dame Watson. He was the youngest of six; James (Junior), Duane (Swede), Pauline (Sue), Forrest (Snooze) and Calvin. His family moved to Holyoke CO where he grew up. Somewhere along the way, he picked up the nickname "Wee Willy" which became Bill to his family...
Gloria Kay Christensen
Jan 9, 2025
Katie (Gloria Kay) Christensen Jan. 9, 2025 Katie (Gloria Kay) Christensen came into this world on February, 25 1949, in Oakland, California. She left us, peacefully in her sleep, at home, in the wee hours of January 9, 2025, in Fort Collins, Colorado. She was 75 years old. A series of illnesses left Katie mostly home bound for most of...
Dale R. Carlson
Jan 8, 2025
Dale Ray Carlson passed away on January 8, 2025 with his family by his side. He was born on December 28, 1948 in Sterling Colorado. Dale was adopted by Raymond and Pauline Carlson as an infant and moved to Fort Collins, Colorado. He was an only child. Dale graduated from Poudre High School in 1965. Growing up he had a...
Ronald Ramon Wertz
Jan 5, 2025
It is with deep sadness that we announce Ronald Ramon Wertz, Sr., 92, passed away on January 5, 2025, in Golden, Colorado. Born on December 3, 1932, in Mount Carmel, Pennsylvania, Ron led a remarkable life defined by dedication, intelligence, and an unwavering commitment to his family. He pursued higher education at Penn State University, earning both undergraduate and master's...
Janet Gayle Brubaker
Jan 3, 2025
Janet Gayle Brubaker was a New Year's baby, born January 1, 1942, to Edith Lydia (Butler) Stoughton and Gerald DeWayne Stoughton in Logansport, Indiana, the second child, after her sister Carol, who was three years older. Eight years later, her brother Ron would join the family. As a child, she was heavily involved in the Methodist church and dreamed of...
Oliver K. Shoemaker
Jan 3, 2025
Oliver Kennedy Shoemaker was preceded in death by: his father Oliver Bryson Shoemaker, mother Virginia Moore Shoemaker, three sisters Elizabeth Shoemaker, Geneveve Shoemaker Bringhourst, Evelyn Shoemaker Hunter, and younger brother Jack Shoemaker. He is survived by his wife Mary Ann Bell Shoemaker married 76 years, 3 months to the day. His daughter Lucinda Joy Shoemaker Cross and husband Larry, formerly...
Freda Joanne Sterkel
Jan 2, 2025
Freda Joanne Sterkel of Loveland, Colorado, passed away on Thursday, January 2, 2025, at the age of 90. Joanne was born on July 15, 1934 in Wakeeney, Kansas to parents Margaret and Fred Bauer. Joanne and her 2 sisters moved with their parents to Loveland, Colorado in 1947 where she attended schools and graduated from Loveland High School in 1952....
Raymond Ronald Burgener
Jan 2, 2025
Raymond Ronald Burgener, 78, died January 2, 2025 in Fort Collins, Colorado. He was born in Fort Collins, Colorado on November 5, 1946 to Edward Burgener & Esther Burgener (Morgan). His journey in trucking was a legacy. His parents founded Burgener Trucking in 1946 and he proudly took over, running the business successfully with a passion for equipment and creativity,...
Julie Anna Boyer-Dawson
Jan 2, 2025
Julie Anna Boyer-Dawson, 53, of Fort Collins, CO passed away January 2, 2025. Julie was born in Fort Collins, CO to Charles and Linda Boyer and graduated from Rocky Mountain High School and Colorado State University. Julie married Patrick Dawson on May 21, 1994, in Loveland and had three children, Simon, Zoey and Tobias. They later divorced but remained good...
Louie M. Ortivez
Jan 1, 2025
Louie M. Ortivez, 89 of Fort Collins entered into eternal rest on January 1, 2025. Mr. Ortivez was born April 9, 1935 in Red Wing, Colorado to Mariano and Adela Ortivez. He married Della Chavez on February 27, 1954 in Fort Collins and celebrated 67 years of marriage. Mr. Ortivez was a member and retiree of the Iron Workers Local...
Charles Henry Taylor
Dec 31, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Charles H. Taylor, known by friends and family as "Charlie," at the age of 63, on Tuesday, December 31, 2024 after fighting a long and hard battle with prostate cancer. He is survived by his wife, Lu, his three children Christie, Steph, and Mike, his two grandchildren John and...
Elisabeth Murphy
Dec 31, 2024
Elisabeth Murphy, (nee Kreppel) 74, of Fort Collins, CO passed away peacefully on December 31st, 2024. She was born on October 7th, 1950, in Austria to Katharina and Peter Kreppel. Elisabeth immigrated with her family to the United States in 1952, eventually settling in Cincinnati, Ohio. She went on to graduate from the University of Cincinnati, before getting her Masters...
Juanita C. Meza
Dec 30, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Juanita C. Meza, at the age of 87, on Monday, December 30, 2024. Juanita was a beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother and a faithful woman of God. She was the heart of the family, which included her husband, Tony Meza and her six children: Tony Jr., Rose,...
Wilma B. Reeves
Dec 30, 2024
Wilma B. Reeves, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Monday, December 30th, 2024, at the age of 97. Born on March 14th, 1927, in Eads, Colorado, Wilma lived a life marked by service, love, and dedication. Wilma married Orval H. Reeves on November 29, 1946, he precedes her in death. Wilma was a devoted employee of Colorado State...
Felix Alfred Martin, Jr.
Dec 27, 2024
Felix Alfred Martin, Jr. 9/30/46 - 12/27/24 Our beloved brother, husband, uncle, cousin and friend departed on December 27th for his final journey home. Always full of energy and loved life alot. Enjoyed all his years working. Was drafted into the Vietnam War and proudly served. His favorite pasttime was taking trips to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. His zest for life...
Robert Eugene Ross
Dec 26, 2024
Robert "Bob" Eugene Ross of Windsor, CO - passed away peacefully on December 26th, 2024 at the age of 92. Bob lived a life filled with love, family, and hard work, leaving behind a legacy that touched many lives. Born on August 10th, 1932 in Kansas City, Missouri, was raised with a strong sense of resilience and resourcefulness. Despite challenges...
Felix Pete Jaquez
Dec 25, 2024
We are saddened to announce the passing of Felix "Pete" Jaquez, who left this world on December 25, 2024, in Fort Collins, Colorado. Born on October 03, 1950, Felix lived a full and vibrant life surrounded by his loved ones. He was the beloved son of Tony Jaquez and Bertha "Trujillo" Rodriguez. He is survived by 4 siblings: Anthony Jaquez,...
Ana Maria Ramirez
Dec 21, 2024
Pueblo, CO — Ana Maria Ramirez, 96, peacefully passed away at our home in Fort Collins on Saturday, December 21, 2024, under the loving care of her sons Rick and Frank (Karen) after a gradual decline in health. She was a woman of deep faith who gave daily thanks for the many blessings in her life. She loved nature, developing...
Kelly Dean Schilling
Dec 17, 2024
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Kelly Dean Schilling, age 56, of Fort Collins, Colo., who passed away on December 17, 2024, with his wife and children lovingly by his side. Kelly was born on June 3, 1968, in Sheridan, Wyo. He graduated from Thompson Valley High School in 1986 and began his college education...
