Obituaries
Lawrence Lucero
Jan 18, 2026
Lawrence Lucero died peacefully at age 59 and went to heaven on January 18th, 2026. After a long-term illness, Lawrence passed away at the Pathways Hospice Center in Fort Collins, Colorado. Lawrence was born on January 25th, 1966 in Pueblo, Colorado. Surrounded by a large and loving family, Lawrence spent much of his childhood in Fort Collins. He loved playing...
John Driver Lyle
Jan 18, 2026
John Driver Lyle left this life on January 18, 2026, in Fort Collins, Colorado at the age of 88. He passed quietly and at peace, as he had wanted. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Georgia Robin (Grimes) Lyle; his daughter Peggy Lyle and her husband Christopher McCullough and daughter Jody Lyle and her husband Mark Bixby....
Darlene Jean Nelson
Jan 18, 2026
Darlene Jean Christiansen Nelson was born July 10, in Upland, Nebraska. She was the fourth child in a family of five children, her parents, Alvin and Goldie Christiansen were farmers. Darlene loved her siblings very much. Her brothers Vernon and Duane and her sister Ardyce and Shirley were close. She and her sister, Ardyce, used to love babysitting the cats....
Donald Eugene Barrett
Jan 18, 2026
Donald Eugene Barrett, 101, of Fort Collins, Colorado, passed away peacefully on January 18, 2026. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, and community leader. Don lived a long life marked by service, dedication, and love for both family and country. Born on December 7, 1924, in Colorado Springs, Colorado, Don was the son of George and Rose Reynolds Barrett. When he...
David Mark Halliburton
Jan 16, 2026
David Mark Halliburton was born in Denver,, on April 1, 1959. On January 16, 2026, he passed at Pathways Hospice in Fort Collins. His parents, Wayne and Maureen Halliburton already had sister Nancy and brother Wayne Jr. Dave brought the energy to complete the family. Dave graduated from West High in Denver then migrated to Fort Collins in the 1979....
Donald Ray Hill
Jan 10, 2026
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Bruce Keith Mcgill
Jan 8, 2026
Bruce McGill, 85, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a life defined by service, dedication, and deep love for his family. Born in California, Bruce demonstrated a strong sense of purpose early in life. He attended the University of Southern California on an ROTC scholarship, an opportunity that shaped both his education and his character. Following...
Jose N. Jaramillo
Jan 6, 2026
With great sadness the Jaramillo family announces the passing of our brother Joe "Nappy" on the 6th of January 2026, after a lengthy illness. Joe was born March 25 1938 to Bill and Josephine Jaramillo. He is preceded in passing by his wife Erika, his parents, and brothers Robert (Bonnie), and Patrick. He is survived by son Erik (Jessica), grandson...
Jeannette Dalton
Jan 6, 2026
Jeannette Dalton, 95, formerly of Youngstown, Ohio, passed away peacefully in her sleep on January 6th, 2026 in Fort Collins Colorado. She is survived by her sons: Ray T. Dalton Jr. of Louisville KY; David M. Dalton (Nancy) of Atlanta GA; and Stephen W Dalton (Efrat) of Ft. Collins Colorado. She is also survived by 4 grandchildren and 4 great...
William D. Weddel
Jan 6, 2026
It is with sadness that we announce the passing of William D. Weddel (age 97), a longtime resident of Ft. Collins, Colorado. He passed peacefully on January 6, 2026 at home, after a full and adventurous life. He was born on July 15, 1928 in Arcadia, Nebraska, the youngest of four sons born to Charles C. Weddel and Marie E....
James Waller Collinson
Jan 4, 2026
James "Jim" Waller Collinson, 87, of Fort Collins, Colorado, died on January 4, 2026, from complications of a rare blood disease. Jim was born in Moline, Illinois, in 1938 to Melvin Daniel Collinson and Helen Collinson. Early formative experiences at his family's quarry fueled his curiosity and inspired him to pursue a career in geology. He attended Moline High School,...
Daniel Abraham Rairdon
Jan 1, 2026
Daniel Abraham Rairdon, lovingly known as Dan, "Mr. Dan," "Uncle Dan," "Grandpa," and by many as "Dan Dan the Bus Driver Man," passed away peacefully on January 1, 2026, surrounded by love. Born on April 21, 1957, Daniel was the seventh of eleven children born to Albert and Sylvia Rairdon (Shogren). From a young age, he lived a life defined...
Gary Lee Freitag
Dec 31, 2025
Gary Freitag went to be with the Lord on December 31st, 2025. He was born on February 25, 1948 to Nioma Stark in Brighton, Colorado. Gary grew up in Brighton and Greeley before moving to Fort Collins where he graduated from Poudre High School where he helped with plays and concerts. He spent a lot of his youth helping family...
Sandra Ann Nicholson
Dec 28, 2025
Sandra Ann Nicholson (formerly Evangelista and Gilbert) of Kalamazoo and Detroit, Michigan, passed away at the home of her son Pete on December 28, 2025. She was 85 years old. Bom November 11, 1940, Sandy was the only child of Pete and Leona Evangelista. She attended Nativity of Our Lord Catholic Schools, graduating in 1958, and went on to earn...
Lydia June Currey
Dec 20, 2025
Lydia June Currey Feit 75, a lifelong resident of Fort Collins, Colorado, passed away peacefully of natural causes on December 20, 2025, surrounded by the family she loved so dearly. Born on December 11, 1950, in Fort Collins, Lydia was the daughter of the late Henry and Amelia Feit. A woman of determination, she celebrated a significant milestone in 1976...
Kelly Ray Arnold
Dec 19, 2025
Kelly Ray Arnold, 54, of Loveland, Colorado, passed away on December 19, 2025. He was born on February 14, 1971, and lived a life full of hard work, laughter, and love for the people and animals around him. Kelly is survived by his parents, Raymond and Susan Arnold of Minden, Iowa; his brothers, Kip Arnold of Minden, Iowa, Kory Arnold...
Nancy Raye Gilderhus
Dec 19, 2025
Nancy Raye Gilderhus of Fort Collins, CO died peacefully on December 19, 2025. She was preceded in death by her parents Homer and Lesley Loutzenheiser; sister Jean Mann; and husband Mark Gilderhus. She is survived by daughters Kiki Gilderhus (husband Chris Fisher, daughter Della Fisher) and Lesley Jones (husband Matt, children Jake and Morgan). Raised in Gothenburg, NE, she graduated...
Donna Lee Brown
Dec 17, 2025
Donna Lee Brown left the bonds of her earthly existence and reunited with her beloved husband Norm on December 17, 2025. She was 85. In a life well-lived, Donna peacefully passed away at the farm she called home for the past 51 years. She was born to Vernon Lewis and Emma Marie (Donaldson) Ewing on August 29, 1940 at the...
John David Williams
Dec 17, 2025
John David Williams (Dave), age 79, of Fort Collins, CO, passed away peacefully in his sleep on December 17, 2025. Dave was born in Lamar, CO on September 17th, 1946 to George Williams and Jean Williams (McGrath). Dave graduated from Lamar High School in 1964. He attended the Honors College of Michigan State University where he was the president of...
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