obituaries


Edward Michael Sanchez

Edward Michael Sanchez

Feb 11, 2021

Edward Michael Sanchez, 39, passed away at the Sterling Regional Medical Center on Thursday, February 11, 2021.  He was born in Mission Hills California on November 22, 1981, to Epigmenio Sanchez & Rosemary Vargas.

Edward worked as an industrial electrician, he was a hard worker. He was a good dad and loved his family. He loved playing...

Doug Jones

Doug Jones

Feb 10, 2021

Douglas Gene Jones passed away at the North Colorado Medical Center in Greeley on February 10, 2021, at the age of 57.  He was born to Merton & Helen (Jean) Jones on January 7, 1964, in Boulder, Colorado.

The Jones family moved to Brush when Doug was a sophomore in high school and he has resided in...

Patricia Lee Mendoza

Patricia Lee Mendoza

Feb 6, 2021

Lifetime Fort Morgan/Brush resident, Patricia Lee Mendoza, age 63, with family by her side, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 6 th from complications after knee surgery at the Colorado Plains Medical Center in Fort Morgan, CO.

Patricia was born to the late David and Alice Perez on July 12, 1957 in Denver,...

Toby Padilla

Toby Padilla

Feb 6, 2021

Toby Padilla, 81, went home to be with our Lord on February 6, 2021.  He passed away peacefully with his family by his side in Arizona.

He was born October 6, 1939 in New Mexico. He enjoyed watching the Broncos, Nuggets, Rockies and of course horse races.

He was preceded in death by his parents;...

Style Jayden Frahm

Style Jayden Frahm

Feb 5, 2021

Style Jayden Frahm, 6 months old, son of Brandon Frahm and Yesenia Ramos, went to lay in the arms of God on Friday, February 5 th , 2021.  Style was born on July 15 th , 2020, in Fort Morgan, CO.

Style blessed this world with 6 months of "Big Smiles" and a laugh that brought tears...

Denise Attkisson

Denise Attkisson

Feb 3, 2021

Denise Attkisson, age 62, died of Alzheimer's on Wednesday, February 3, 2021, with her family by her side in Brush, Colorado.  She was born in Casper, WY on August 26, 1958 to William and Maxine Rissler.  Her Father worked for the Texaco Oil Refinery and her Mother was a loving homemaker.

Denise graduated from Natron County High...

Lori L. Hollis

Lori L. Hollis

Feb 3, 2021

Lori L. Hollis, 56, passed away peacefully, early Wednesday, February 3, 2021.  She was born April 23, 1964, in Boulder, CO to John & Judy (Jeske) George.

Lori most recently worked for Boulder Times-Call and enjoyed working there for several years.  In 2013, Lori met Ricky Wilson and began a relationship with him.  They relocated to Brush...

Michael T. Winters

Michael T. Winters

Jan 31, 2021

Michael T. Winters, 63, passed away Sunday, January 31, 2021, at the North Colorado Medical Center in Greeley.  Michael was born December 29, 1957, in Loveland, CO to Dorothy & Ray Winters.

Michael married Darlene Devorss in Pueblo County in 1979.  Prior to ill health forcing his retirement, Michael drove a semi truck after he stopped ranching...

Daniel Dean Wellmann

Daniel Dean Wellmann

Jan 29, 2021

Daniel Dean Wellmann, lost his battle with cancer, due to HPV, on January 29th, after a ten month battle.

He was born September 2, 1961 to Orville and Jean McBride Wellmann in Scottsbluff, Nebraska.

Dan graduated from Aims Community College. He worked for Kent News agency, 7-Eleven, Home Depot, the railroad, the United States post...

Esperanza Reyes

Esperanza Reyes

Jan 28, 2021

Esperanza Reyes, 93, Fort Morgan resident, died on Thursday, January 28, 2021 at her home.

She was born on March 9, 1927 in Mexico to Pablo Reyes Serna & Maria de Jesus Landeros.

While Esperanza was living in Mexico, she ran a beauty salon. She loved everything that had to do with the business and...

Roy Mendoza

Roy Mendoza

Jan 26, 2021

Roy Allen Mendoza, 58, of Fort Morgan, passed away Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at his home. He was born June 14, 1962 in Fort Morgan, CO to Daniel and Mary Mendoza.

Roy had a passion for music and cars. He was an exceptional bass player and played in many bands throughout the years. He touched the lives...

Randolph "Randy" Gettman

Randolph "Randy" Gettman

Jan 25, 2021

Randolph (Randy) Steven Gettman of Fort Morgan, passed away on January 25, 2021 at the age of 70.  Randy was born to parents Harold "Tubby" and Betty Gettman on March 11, 1950. He graduated from Fort Morgan High School, attended Adams State on an athletic scholarship for baseball from 1968-1972 and was drafted by the Chicago Cubs in the...

Geraldine Anderson

Geraldine Anderson

Jan 19, 2021

Geraldine was born August 31, 1927 died January 19, 2021, at the age of 93 years young.  Geraldine and her twin sister were born in Lodgepole, Nebraska to Elmer and Ruth (Grimes) Reichmen.

Geraldine grew up on the family farm 15 miles North of Chappell, NE.  She attended school in a one room school through grade 8...

Kenneth Leroy Hernandez

Kenneth Leroy Hernandez

Jan 19, 2021

Kenneth Leroy Hernandez, 54, of Fort Morgan, passed away on Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at North Colorado Medical Center in Greeley.

He was born on September 4, 1966 in Fort Morgan to Edward and Rosina Hernandez.

Kenneth was a consistent national honor society recipient and carried two associate degrees. He spent 30 years of his...

Don Gabriel

Don Gabriel

Jan 18, 2021

Don Gabriel, 76, passed away on Monday, January 18 th 2021 at Brookdale Greeley in Greeley.

He was born in Brush on May 24, 1944.  When he was five years old, he and his parents moved to Greeley, CO.  Don attended a small country school called Delta grades 1 through 6 and Meeker Junior High grades 7...

Steven John Sorenson

Steven John Sorenson

Jan 16, 2021

Mr. Steven Sorenson, of Wiggins, CO, passed away on Saturday, January 16, 2021, at the age of 67.

Steve was born to parents Harold and Leatrice (Joy) Sorenson on June 6, 1953, in Jefferson, IA.

Steve is survived by his wife Robin Sorenson, brothers Alan Sorenson of Jefferson, IA, and Craig (Janis) Sorenson of Churdan,...

Roger Madrid

Roger Madrid

Jan 14, 2021

Roger (Rogelio) Felix Madrid was born June 8, 1953 to Erminia (Cruz) and Atilano Madrid. He passed away January 14, 2021 in Phoenix, Arizona.

Roger spent most of his life in Weldona, CO and graduated from Weldon Valley School in 1971. He married Crystal Fenn November 9, 1974.  Roger and Crystal made their home in Weldona where...

William Richard Simeone

William Richard Simeone

Jan 14, 2021

William Richard Simeone, 84, of Brush, Colorado passed away January 14, 2021 at the East Morgan County Hospital in Brush.  Bill was born May 30, 1936 in Denver,  CO to Bill Sr. and Becky Simeone.

Bill is survived by his sister Betty (Mel) Washburn of Brush, his children; Rick (Janet) Healey of Provo, UT, Mike (Tammy) Healey...

Dean Leroy Wigton

Dean Leroy Wigton

Jan 12, 2021

Dean Leroy Wigton was born to John and Florence (Bogart) Wigton on April 23, 1931 in Kanorado, Kansas. On Tuesday, January 12, 2021 Dean was reunited with his wife Arlene Rose in heaven. He was 89 years old.

Dean graduated from high school in Burlington. He attended college at Colorado A&M College, now known as Colorado State...

Jesus Garcia Fuentes

Jesus Garcia Fuentes

Jan 11, 2021

Jesus "Jesse" Garcia Fuentes, 80, of Fort Morgan, passed away on Monday January 11, 2021 at Colorado Plains Medical Center in Fort Morgan.

He was born on May 26, 1940 in El Moral, Coahuila, Mexico to Trinidad and Ana Garcia Fuentes.  He was a farmer rancher for most of his life, working 30 plus years for the...