obituaries

May 13, 2026

With profound love and deep sorrow, the family of Maria (Mary) Antonia Collier, 103, of Wiggins, Colorado, announces her passing on May 13, 2026. Mary left this world with the same grace and strength that defined her life.

Born on July 13, 1922, in Sharon Springs, Kansas, Mary was the beloved child of Jesus and Guadalupe Gomez.  ...

May 11, 2026

Paul (Palomon) Sanchez was born on May 25, 1935, in Rodarte, New Mexico to Jose Rumaldo Sanchez and Isabelita Chacon Sanchez. He had fond memories of working when he was a boy as a shepherd of a flock of sheep for a neighbor. He made the trip up the mountain early every morning with the flock and four furry...

May 8, 2026

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our father, Severino "Rocky" Ferracini.

Rocky was born in Milan, Italy, on July 16, 1930, to Belino and Maria Ferracini. He was one of seven children. Growing up as a teenager in war-torn Italy was very difficult. However, in 1954, he married the love of his...

May 8, 2026

Macaria Hernandez, 101, passed away on Friday, May 8th in Colorado Springs.

She was born on January 2, 1925 in San Marcos, Texas to Macedonio and Luz Vasquez.

Mass of Christian Burial will be on Friday, May 29th at 11:00 AM at Saint Mary's Catholic Church in Brush. Interment will follow in Brush Memorial Cemetery....

May 3, 2026

Ralph Leon Fiscus, 81, passed away on May 3, 2026. He was born on June 13, 1944, in New Raymer, Colorado. He lived the majority of his life in LaPorte, Colorado, a place he proudly called home.

Ralph was a man deeply rooted in family. He dearly loved his three daughters and took immense pride in the...

May 2, 2026

Doris June (Downing) Chenoweth, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away on May 2, 2026, at the age of 97 at Eben Ezer Lutheran Care Center in Brush, Colorado.

Doris was born on April 30, 1929, on a farm two miles from Bird City, Kansas, to William Luther Downing and Minnie Lena Emma (Schmidt) Downing....

Apr 24, 2026

Erna Marie (Meinhardt) Petersen, 94, passed away April 24, 2026, at Eben Ezer Lutheran Care Center in Brush, CO.

Erna was born November 20, 1931, in Park City, Montana to Alwina (Schmidt) and Fred Meinhardt. She spent her growing up years there and after graduation from Park City High School, attended Eastern Montana College where she earned...

Apr 23, 2026

Jean Ann Knopp, 89, passed away April 23, 2026, at Eben Ezer Lutheran Care Center in Brush, Colorado. Born on August 3, 1936, in Denver, Colorado.

At the age of two, Jean was adopted by Paris (Perry) and Ella Boston. She grew up in Wiggins, Colorado, and graduated with the class of 1954. Throughout her youth, Jean...

Apr 21, 2026

Sherree Kathryn Bustos, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away on April 21, 2026. She was born on July 5, 1960, to Ernest and Charlotte Gallegos.

Sherree lived a life centered on love, family, and connection. She was a devoted wife to Melvin Bustos. Together they created a home filled with warmth and...

Apr 19, 2026

Marie Rose (Turley) Speaker passed away Sunday, April 19, 2026, at the Eben Ezer Lutheran Care Center in Brush.

Marie was born in Proctor, CO on August 9, 1933, to Toliver Jay Turley and Lois (Peterson) Turley. She attended school in Proctor until the family moved to Fort Morgan in 1941. She then attended Fort Morgan schools...

Apr 15, 2026

Norma Alicia Molina of Fort Morgan passed away Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at North Colorado Medical Center in Greeley.

The Holy Rosary will be recited for her repose on Friday, April 17th at 6:00 PM at the Heer Mortuary Chapel in Fort Morgan.

Private inurnment will take place at a later date in Memory Gardens...

Apr 11, 2026

Sylvia Ann (Nieto) Acevedo, 64, passed away April 11, 2026, in Thornton, CO where she was currently living.

Sylvia was born in Torrington, WY to Eucebio and Sandra (Matta) Nieto. She married Jose Roberto Acevedo and they eventually settled in Morgan County, Co where they raised their six children on their 25+ acres where they also raised...

Apr 8, 2026

Ismael Arturo "Izzy" Hernandez Retana, a devoted husband, father, and the world's proudest "Papa," passed away on April 8, 2026, leaving behind a legacy defined by hard work, laughter, and an unwavering devotion to his family. Born on August 19, 1964, in Durango, Mexico, to Hector and Sara Hernandez, Ismael was one of twelve children. Growing up amidst the...

Apr 7, 2026

Marilyn Jean Forbes, known to her grandkids as "Moomau," was born on May 28, 1936, and passed away on April 7, 2026, at the age of 89, after a long battle with Dementia. She traveled the country with her husband Donald Forbes and settled in Sterling, Colorado, surrounded by the love she built and the family and friends who...

Apr 2, 2026

John Steven Grooms, known to all as Steve or "Papa," was born on September 29, 1948, and passed away on April 2, 2026, at the age of 77, after a long battle with Dementia. He lived his entire life in Brush, Colorado, surrounded by the love he built here and the family and friends who felt it every day....

Mar 30, 2026

Kelly Dean Wann was born on July 23, 1960 to Rex and Dorothy (Troudt) Wann in Fort Morgan, Colorado. He passed away on March 30, 2026.

Kelly spent much of his young adulthood exploring life in different states. He eventually settled down in Tucson, Arizona and called it home for over 20 years. After his daughter finished...

Mar 28, 2026

Susan Sand Cook was born on November 4, 1961 to Ronald Emil Sand and Guinevere D. Fry Sand in Fort Morgan, CO hospital. She passed away on March 28, 2026 at East Morgan County Hospital with her family beside her.

Susan graduated from Fort Morgan high school class of 1980. In 1983 she married the love of...

Mar 28, 2026

Wilma June Martin, 80, passed away at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Fort Morgan.

Wilma was born on June 1, 1945, to Dale and Elsie (Krause) Howell. She grew up in Fort Lupton where she attended school and graduated. She moved to Fort Morgan from Greeley nearly ten years ago.

Wilma was a diehard rockhound and...

Mar 27, 2026

Víctor Hugo Reyes Mazariegos nació el 19 de febrero de 1959 en La Democracia, lugar donde también cursó sus estudios tempranos. Fue hijo de Víctor Reyes y Antonia Mazariegos. Creció junto a sus hermanos Carlos Enrique, Miriam y su hermana gemela o "cuata", Blanca Estela. A lo largo de su vida, habitó en distintos lugares: pasó un tiempo en...

Mar 23, 2026

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Maria Guadalupe Kage on March 23, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. Maria was born on January 4, 1952, in San Antonio,TX to Gil and Patsy (Petra) Avila. As the oldest of eight children, Maria naturally stepped into a role that would define so much of her life —...