Sharon Ellen Talich
Feb 13, 2026
Sharon Ellen Talich, 56, passed away peacefully on February 13, 2026, in Ft. Collins, Colorado, surrounded by her loving family. She faced the challenges of Parkinson's disease with courage and grace. Born on May 12, 1969, in Sundance, Wyoming, Sharon was the daughter of Dennis and Barbara Talich. She grew up in Pine Bluffs, Wyoming, where she graduated from Pine...
Mary Catherine Hagen
Feb 12, 2026
It is with profound sadness and love that we announce the passing of Mary Catherine Hirsig Hagen, who left this world on February 12, 2026, at the age of 97. Born on June 11, 1928, in Racine, Wisconsin, Mary was the first daughter of Herron Albert Hirsig and Catherine Lucille Bancroft. She grew up with her sister Barbara on a...
Robert Lee Sweat
Feb 11, 2026
Robert Lee "Bob" Sweat, 94, of Fort Collins, Colorado, was born on June 8, 1931 and passed away peacefully on February 11, 2026. He was the son of J.B. and Ora (Wild) Sweat of Lamar, Colorado. Bob lived a full and meaningful life rooted in curiosity, service, and deep devotion to his family. Over the years, he made his home...
Michael Anthony Ortega
Feb 11, 2026
Michael (Mike) A. Ortega, of Fort Collins, Colorado, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his wife and children on February 11, 2026. Mike was born on June 9, 1961, in Denver, Colorado, to A. Paul and Charlotte (Nelson) Ortega. Mike grew up in Fort Collins and graduated from Poudre High School. He married Jayme Brown in 1980, who preceded...
Timothy Alan Trujillo
Feb 10, 2026
Timothy Alan Trujillo, 69, passed away peacefully on February 10, 2026, at his home in Fort Collins, Colorado with his beloved wife, Susi, by his side, surrounded by love. Timothy was born on May 15, 1956, in Monte Vista, Colorado, to Samuel and Grace Trujillo, who preceded him in death. Throughout his life, Timothy was known for his kind spirit,...
Howard Dwayne Petersen
Feb 9, 2026
Howard Dwayne Petersen, 95, of Wellington, CO passed away peacefully on February 9, 2026. Iowa was where he was born, raised and married the love of his life, Esta. He was a supportive and loving husband, father, and grandfather. Survived by his children; Ricci Petersen (Sheila Brewbaker), Judi Kapperman (Dean), Sandi Zitek (Kent), grandchildren; Richard Bailey, Lisa Mai (Travis), Camber...
Travis James Seyboldt
Feb 7, 2026
Travis James Seyboldt died a happy man, on February 7, 2026. He passed away in his sleep, after an evening spent playing games with his children, thrilled that they had returned home to watch the Seahawks win another Super Bowl. Born on December 24, 1975 to Sherry and Michael Seyboldt, he was the second of eight children and a natural...
Carolyn Mary Tafelski
Feb 6, 2026
Carolyn, wife of Robert Tafelski passed away on February 6, 2026. She was born in Grand Forks, North Dakota along with 4 siblings, to Carl Sandell and Laura (Nuss) Sandell. Carolyn's education included grade school and high school in her hometown. After graduation, she headed to complete her degree in nursing at St. Scholastica and the University of North Dakota....
Norma Agnes Mcgee
Feb 6, 2026
Norma Agnes McGee, 83, of Wellington, CO competed her purpose here on earth and was called away by her creator on February 6, 2026. She will always be known and remembered as a wonderfully kind, lovely, thoughtful person and a well-loved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great-great grandmother. Norma was born in 1942 to Bill and Mary Neish of...
Raymond Lincoln Newman
Feb 5, 2026
Raymond Lincoln Newman February 12, 1929 – February 4, 2026 Fort Collins, Colorado resident Raymond Lincoln Newman passed away Thursday, February 5, 2026, at his home in Fort Collins. He was one week away from 97 years of age. Ray was born February 12, 1929 in Wagner South Dakota. The youngest of five and only son of Raymond Newman and...
Mary Elizabeth Wagner Specht
Feb 2, 2026
Mom peacefully passed away with the Chaplain holding her hand, on Monday February 2, 2026. Born April 3, in Ellsworth, Kansas. Graduated from Ellsworth High School. Moved to Fort Collins after high school. Met up with Dad and Married 1960. She is survived by Stacey (daughter), Shiloh (fur baby daughter), an adopted son, The Beast (2010, Corvette ZR-1, torch red)...
Jan Day Iodence
Feb 2, 2026
Jan Day Iodence, of Fort Collins, Colorado, passed away peacefully on February 2, 2026, at the age of 89. Jan was born on December 8, 1936, in Denver, Colorado, to Frederick and Josephine Oehlmann. She grew up in the Park Hill neighborhood alongside her older sister, Gretchan, and attended East High School. After graduating, Jan went on to attend Colorado...
Lawrence Alan Merkel
Feb 2, 2026
Lawrence A. Merkel M.D. wrote his own obituary on January 28, 2026. He wrote: "I was born in 1946 in Annapolis Maryland, shortly thereafter moving to Topeka, Kansas. As I write this I am obviously not dead yet, as you are reading this you aren't either. I grew up in Topeka Kansas, attending Topeka West High School '64, University of...
Georgia Victoria Granger
Jan 29, 2026
Here is the livestream link for Georgia Granger's service https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fmqhxbQOUxo Georgia Granger, wife of Benjamin P. Granger and founder of HUMAN-ANIMAL BOND IN COLORADO (HABIC), has died at age 92 at her home in Fort Collins. In 1993, she founded HABIC, a sprawling organization that trained human-canine teams to work with therapists in schools, hospitals, nursing homes, correctional institutions and...
Howard Lester Moore
Jan 28, 2026
Howard Lester Moore was born in St. Joseph, Missouri on November 28, 1938 to Finis Keithley Moore and Undine Zorah (Shrader) Moore, joining his older brother, Keith. Howard's family moved from town to town around the Midwest, landing in communities like Hannibal, Missouri, Davenport, Iowa, and Nehawka, Nebraska. According to Howard, he and Keith were adventurous and somewhat mischievous companions...
Kenneth Jon Kerchenfaut
Jan 27, 2026
Ken Kerchenfaut, aka Red Mountain Squeaks. He was a man of many interests and talents. Teacher, artist, athlete, conservationist, essayist, husband, and friend. He lived his philosophy - all things are connected. He was not at ease with the tech world. Ken preferred book learning to YouTube! He built eco-friendly homes. An adobe casita in California, a strawbale house near...
Ernest Jay Miranda
Jan 26, 2026
Ernest Jay Miranda was born September 11, 1959, in Fort Collins, Colorado to parents Valerio and Juliana Miranda. He attended Laporte Elementary School, Lincoln Junior High, and graduated from Centennial High School. He enjoyed playing sports including JAA football, youth baseball, basketball with Holy Family Church, and basketball with Lincoln Junior High. He also learned the art of Kung Fu....
Travis Matt Masters
Jan 25, 2026
Travis M. Masters was born on December 22, 1962 to Melvin and Colleen Masters in Ft. Collins, Colorado. He went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on January 25, 2026. Travis loved the great outdoors. He enjoyed fish, hunting, and taking drives in the Colorado mountains. He also enjoyed playing war games with his best friend...
Joanne Hawes Mizia
Jan 25, 2026
JoAnne (Hawes) Mizia July 3, 1944 – January 25, 2026 JoAnne Mizia (née Hawes) passed away peacefully on January 25, 2026, in Fort Collins, CO. She was reunited in eternal rest with her beloved husband, Joseph F. Mizia, who preceded her in death. JoAnne was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and sister whose life was centered around her family. She...
Ollie Ruth Kindsfather
Jan 25, 2026
Ollie Ruth Kindsfather, lovingly known as Ruth, was born on December 18, 1948, and went home to be with her Lord on January 25, 2026. Ruth was an amazingly faithful child of God whose life reflected a deep and abiding love for the Lord. She was soft-spoken, wise, and endlessly encouraging, always ready with a kind word or a faithful...
