obituaries

Jan 24, 2019

Bruce K. Fyfe, 54, passed away Thursday morning, January 24, 2019, as the result of injuries suffered in a motor vehicle accident near Fort Lupton, CO.  He was born July 12, 1964, in Gatesville, TX, to James & Marlyn Fyfe. Bruce has lived in Texas, Illinois, Missouri, Michigan and Colorado.

Bruce married his high school sweetheart Wendy...

Jan 19, 2019

Lowell Emerson Woodward, 85, passed away January 19, 2019, at Eben Ezer Lutheran Care Center in Brush, Colorado.  He was born June 7, 1933, to Russell E. and Lorraine E. (Gilfry) Woodward in Snyder, Colorado.

He attended Snyder schools through tenth grade. Then, because his parents wanted a "protector" for his grandmother and aunt who lived together...

Jan 17, 2019

Rose Mary Vasquez Carl passed away at home, surrounded by her loving family, on Thursday, January 17, 2019, at the age of 58, after an 8-month long battle with leukemia.

Rose Mary was born October 19, 1960 in Fort Morgan, Colorado, to Juan...

Jan 17, 2019

Randy Shane Gardner, 50, of Goodrich, passed away Thursday, January 17, 2019. He was born November 21, 1968 to Donald Thomas & Thora Faye (Groves) Gardner.

Shane is survived by his parents, Don & Thora Gardner of Goodrich; his siblings, Kindra Harms (and husband, Kevin) of Orchard, Donald T. Gardner Jr. (and Nancy Dries) of Johnstown, Diana...

Jan 15, 2019

Harold Howell, 79, passed away in his home in Fort Morgan on January 15, 2019.

Harold is survived by his wife, Jeanne (Scheneman) Howell of Fort Morgan, Colorado; two sons, Darrin Howell of Iliff, Colorado and Darrell Howell of Goodrich, Colorado; two daughters, Deborah (Husband, Joe) Holguin of Brush, Colorado and DeAnna (Husband, Steve) Elder of Hudson,...

Jan 12, 2019

Leslie Lynn Bostrom, 66, of Sterling passed away peacefully Saturday, January 12, 2019.

He is survived by Richard and Howard.

Leslie is preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Mary; and his brother, Lester.

A Graveside service will be Thursday, January 17, 2019 at 1:30 PM at the Brush Memorial Cemetery Columbarium...

Jan 12, 2019

William "Wild Bill" McNamara was born June 6, 1957, to William and Doris Glesias McNamara in Jersey City, New Jersey.

Bill graduated from high school and spent most of his young adult life in New Jersey working as a skilled electrician.

Bill traveled extensively and lived for a long period of time in "The Carolina's,...

Jan 12, 2019

Louis Eugene Frihauf, 84, longtime area resident, died January 12, 2019 at the Colorado Plains Medical Center in Fort Morgan.

Louis was born the eldest son of Jacob and Vera (Anderson) Frihauf on August 27, 1934 in Wheatland, Wyoming

His family moved to Wiggins in 1946. He graduated from Wiggins High School in 1952.  Louis...

Jan 9, 2019

Benjamin Michael Pacheco was born April 26, 2017 in Fort Morgan and passed away peacefully on January 9, 2019.

Benjamin touched many people's hearts and was loved by many in the community. He had such a sweet and kind soul that will forever be in our hearts. He was the happiest little guy and loved his Momma...

Jan 8, 2019

Doris Ann Kugler, 82, longtime area resident, died Saturday, January 8, 2019 at the Medical Center of the Rockies in Loveland.

She was born February 24, 1936 to Vaughn and Thelma (Ames) Pollock in Kaycee, Wyoming.

She married Dean L. Kugler on September 22, 1956 in Douglas, Wyoming.

They moved to the New...

Jan 5, 2019

Sidney Joe Savage, 56, passed away Saturday, January 5, 2019, at Medical Center of the Rockies in Loveland, CO following a lengthy illness.  He was born February 22, 1962, in Wray, CO to James & Carol Savage.

Joe graduated from Goodland, KS High School.  Prior to ill health forcing his retirement, Joe worked as a consultant in...

Jan 5, 2019

John Alan Johnson, 91, lifelong area resident, died Saturday, January 5, 2019 at his home north of Fort Morgan.

He was born March 14, 1927 in Brush, to Charles and Florence (Blanchard) Johnson.

John was a member of the local Moose, and Elk's Lodges, and was a Commander of the VFW.

He enjoyed...

Jan 5, 2019

David Andersen, 90, passed away Saturday, January 5, 2019, at the Eben Ezer Lutheran Care Center in Brush. He was born August 16, 1928, in Limon, CO, to A.B. and Lucy Andersen.

Dave spent his youth on the Hillside Dairy, working alongside his parents and siblings.  He graduated from Limon High School in 1946.  He married Beverley...

Jan 4, 2019

Roger Iverson, 83, of Fort Morgan, passed away peacefully at his home on January 4, 2019. Per Roger's request, there will be cremation, no burial. The family will hold a private ceremony in the backyard of the home he loved "more than any other place on earth."

Roger was born October 30, 1935, in Devils Lake, North...

Jan 3, 2019

Liliana Lopez Garcia, 39, former Morgan County resident, passed away January 3, 2019, in Denver following a short illness. She was born September 4, 1979, to Flora Lucero.

Liliana moved to Morgan County when her Mother married Eloy Padilla. She worked for JW Swift for several years.

Survivors include her step – father, Eloy Padilla;...

Jan 1, 2019

It is with great sadness that the family of Dylan Joseph Thomas announces his passing at his home in Wheat Ridge, Colorado on Tuesday, January 1, 2019, at the age of 28 years. He was born on July 5, 1990 in McMinnville, Oregon to Monty and Diane (Felton) Thomas. At the age of 5, Dylan moved with his family...

Dec 24, 2018

Howard Dennis Schulz, 78, passed away suddenly on Monday, December 24 th at his residence in Snyder. He was born March 16, 1940 in Holdrege, NE to Rev. and Mrs. R.P. Schulz.

The family moved to Fort Morgan in 1955, where Howard attended the Day Center of Eastern Colorado Service for the Developmentally Disabled and he later...

Dec 22, 2018

Jerry L. Page, 81, of Fort Morgan, died Saturday, December 22, 2018 at Medical Center of The Rockies in Loveland after a lengthy illness.

Jerry was born November 23, 1937 in Hamilton, MO, hometown of J.C. Penny. He grew up there and graduated from Penny High School in 1955. Jerry served in the U.S. Marine Corps from...

Dec 20, 2018

Darrel Dean Dudden, 84, was born August 1, 1934, in Kenesaw, NE to William and Dorothy (Meester) Dudden.  He passed away on Thursday, December 20, 2018, at the Collier Hospice Center in Wheat Ridge, CO.

Darrel spent most of his early years in the Denver area doing construction work.  He married June Hiatt in 1955 .  In...

Dec 19, 2018

Joey E. Hanson,  80, passed away Wednesday, December 19, 2018, at Sunset Manor in Brush following a lengthy illness.  He was born December 25, 1937, in Denver, CO to Harvey & Edith Hanson.

Prior to retirement, Joey worked as a carpet layer – mostly in Denver & Greeley area.  On February 19, 1982, Joey married Ina in...