All Obituaries
Eugene Adams Salida, CO
Eugene Willard Adams passed away peacefully on Saturday April 6th in Alamosa, Colorado.
Gene was born in Leote Kansas to Loy A. and Olive Weaver Adams.
Not long after he was born the family relocated from Kansas, making Canon City their new home.
After graduating from Canon City High School where he met his first love, Barbara Ann Susmam, he attended Colorado A & M (now CSU) in Fort Collins. He furthered his career by attending Rash American School of Auctioneers.
Gene went on...
Eugene Willard Adams passed away peacefully on Saturday April 6th in Alamosa, Colorado.
Gene was born in Leote Kansas to Loy A. and Olive Weaver Adams.
Not long after he was born the...
Carol (Bondurant) Kerrigan Howard, CO
Carol Ann (Bondurant) Kerrigan died on April 4, 2024, in her home in Howard. Mrs. Kerrigan was born in Salida, CO to William and Aileen Bondurant and graduated from Salida high school. Mrs. Kerrigan married (Allen Jones) and moved to Howard where they had three kids, two of them twins.
Raising twin boys, Bennett and Kenny, taught Carol many lessons in life. She met Kendell later in 1994 and they got married and were together at her time of passing. Carol and Kendell shared a love for the...
Carol Ann (Bondurant) Kerrigan died on April 4, 2024, in her home in Howard. Mrs. Kerrigan was born in Salida, CO to William and Aileen Bondurant and graduated from Salida high school. Mrs....
Alma Gray Villa Grove, CO
Alma Marie Gray was born December 3, 1942, to John W. and Florence M. Fullenwider. She passed quietly at the Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center, Salida, Colorado on April 2, 2024.
As a young girl being raised on the family ranch north of Villa Grove, she developed an appreciation for the ranch life and the outdoors. She enjoyed riding horses and adventuring all over the area with her sisters Donna and Tootsie, along with the Dominick kids from the neighboring...
Alma Marie Gray was born December 3, 1942, to John W. and Florence M. Fullenwider. She passed quietly at the Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center, Salida, Colorado on April 2,...
James Hartley Salida, CO
James Rodney Hartley, age 55 of Salida, passed away on March 28, 2024 at his home in Salida. Mr. Hartley was born March 16, 1969 in Mississippi to James Daniel Hartley and Byrdie Johnson.
Mr. Hartley moved to Salida in 2011 from Mississippi where he was a Cosmetologist/Hairdresser for many years. Mr. Hartley loved gardening and working in the floral department at Safeway in Salida. He enjoyed doing crafts. He loved being a people person and had a larger than life personality.
Mr....
James Rodney Hartley, age 55 of Salida, passed away on March 28, 2024 at his home in Salida. Mr. Hartley was born March 16, 1969 in Mississippi to James Daniel Hartley and Byrdie Johnson.
Mr....
Jennifer Smith Salida, CO
Jennifer Rae Smith, 78, of Salida CO, passed away on Tuesday, March 26 of natural causes. Born 5/11/45 in Cheyenne, WY to Ray and Marjorie Minster, “Jenni” was a wife, mother, grandmother, teacher, and prolific fiber artist. She is survived by her husband of 40+ years James D. Smith, her children Dan, Fred, and Mindi, as well several grandchildren. At Jenni’s request, no formal funeral will be held, but keep an eye out for details of a future celebration of life. On line condolences...
Jennifer Rae Smith, 78, of Salida CO, passed away on Tuesday, March 26 of natural causes. Born 5/11/45 in Cheyenne, WY to Ray and Marjorie Minster, “Jenni” was a wife, mother, grandmother,...
Forrest Koch Colorado Springs, CO
Forrest Levi Koch passed away peacefully March 25, 2024, in Colorado Springs, CO. Forrest was born in Salida, CO. on October 19, 1980. He graduated from Cotopaxi High Scholl in 1998.
Forrest is survived by his father Stanley and mother Pamela Koch, his brother Austin, and his wife Michelle Koch, and two nieces Novalee and Roxan Koch, plus many aunts, uncles and cousins.
Forrest was a very good piano player. The family used to love listening to him play. When he was a young boy, he and his...
Forrest Levi Koch passed away peacefully March 25, 2024, in Colorado Springs, CO. Forrest was born in Salida, CO. on October 19, 1980. He graduated from Cotopaxi High Scholl in 1998.
Forrest is...
Jackie Shepherd Florence, Colorado
Jackie Anne Shepherd, 71,former Salida resident, died at her home in Florence, Colorado on March 18th, 2024 after a battle with cancer. She was born August 9, 1952, at Army Camp Crowder in Neosho, Missouri to Capt. Harold Shepherd and Geraldine “Jerry” Shepherd. In 1955 Harold was stationed to Fort Carson in Colorado Springs, moving the family to what Jackie considered her home state of Colorado. She is preceded in death by her parents and brother Tom.
At a young age, Jackie was very...
Jackie Anne Shepherd, 71,former Salida resident, died at her home in Florence, Colorado on March 18th, 2024 after a battle with cancer. She was born August 9, 1952, at Army Camp Crowder in...
Georgiana Smith Salida, CO
Georgiana Smith, 94, passed away on March 12, 2024. She was a resident of Salida for over 60 years. Georgi was born in Colorado Springs and graduated from St. Mary’s High School and received her music degree at Loretto Heights College. Before her marriage, she was a business office supervisor for Mountain Bell in Colorado Springs. She married Maruice Smith in 1954 and they lived in Leadville and Buena Vista before settling in Salida and raising their family surrounded by the mountains...
Georgiana Smith, 94, passed away on March 12, 2024. She was a resident of Salida for over 60 years. Georgi was born in Colorado Springs and graduated from St. Mary’s High School and received...
Martha Marchase Colorado Springs, CO
Martha Alma Marchase, 92, passed away peacefully Monday March 11, 2024, at her home in Colorado Springs with her family by her side.
Martha was born on December 31, 1931, in Creede, CO. A native of Colorado, Martha made her way to Salida, Colorado in 1951 at the age of 20.
Martha started working at the Rio Grande/Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center, where she remained employed for 33 years.
Martha married Anthony “Mickey” Marchase in 1952, after the two met at...
Martha Alma Marchase, 92, passed away peacefully Monday March 11, 2024, at her home in Colorado Springs with her family by her side.
Martha was born on December 31, 1931, in Creede, CO. A native...
John Ordaz Salida, CO
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of John Macedonio Ordaz, born on December 29, 1941, and peacefully departed from us on March 7, 2024. A beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend, John's lively spirit and legacy will live on through the numerous lives he touched. John is survived by his devoted wife Joanna Aragon Ordaz, his daughter Jamie Giorno, son-in-law Frank Giorno, and his beloved siblings Sylvia Luna and Dave...
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of John Macedonio Ordaz, born on December 29, 1941, and peacefully departed from us on March 7, 2024. A beloved husband, father, grandfather,...
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