All Obituaries

Jack R. Shields, age 79 of Howard, passed away on Sunday September 19, 2021 at his home in Howard, CO. Mr. Shields was born August 18, 1942 in Colorado to Woodrow and Buddie Shilds. Mr. Shields enjoyed his cutting horses, ranching and farming but most of all spending time with his family. Mr. Shields was preceded in death by his parents, one brother and his son Justin Shields. He is survived by his wife Pamela Shields, sons Kyle (Kim) Shields, Clint (Courtney) Shields, Chris Kennedy,...

Jack R. Shields, age 79 of Howard, passed away on Sunday September 19, 2021 at his home in Howard, CO. Mr. Shields was born August 18, 1942 in Colorado to Woodrow and Buddie Shilds. Mr....

Robert Chamberlain Salida

Robert Lee Chamberlain, 88 of Salida died at the Heart of the Rockies Medical Center on September 14th. Robert was born November 24, 1932 in Montrose, Colorado to Roy and Lena Chamberlain. He grew up in Paonia, Colorado, attended university in Gunnison and then Fort Collins (Colorado State), where he received a degree in mechanical engineering. Robert married Deane Middlebrooks in April 1958. In his early career, Robert worked in California as an engineer for rocket engines on the Mercury...

Robert Lee Chamberlain, 88 of Salida died at the Heart of the Rockies Medical Center on September 14th. Robert was born November 24, 1932 in Montrose, Colorado to Roy and Lena Chamberlain. He grew...

Richard Rowlands Buena Vista

Richard A. Rowlands, 78, died on Saturday, September 11th, 2021 in Buena Vista with his brother and sister-in-law by his side. He was born in Kingston Township outside of Wilkes-Barre, PA. His family moved to Kansas City, KS where he graduated Rosedale High School in 1960. Richard also joined the Navy in 1960 and was honorably discharged in 1963. Richard worked for Buena Vista Correctional Complex until disability forced him to retire. His family said he...

Richard A. Rowlands, 78, died on Saturday, September 11th, 2021 in Buena Vista with his brother and sister-in-law by his side. He was born in Kingston Township outside of Wilkes-Barre,...

Marion Colbert Salida

Marion Arthur “Art” Colbert, 91, of Salida died Sept. 10, 2021, at his home. He was born May 28, 1930, in Stratford, Texas, to John Marion and Gladys D. Davison Colbert. At age 15, in 1945, he came to Salida to go deer hunting with his dad. He arrived by bus with a small cardboard suitcase with his deer rifle wrapped in his bedroll. He liked Salida so much he stayed. He went to work with his father and his father’s partner at a small granite quarry near Turret. There he...

Marion Arthur “Art” Colbert, 91, of Salida died Sept. 10, 2021, at his home. He was born May 28, 1930, in Stratford, Texas, to John Marion and Gladys D. Davison Colbert. At age 15, in...

Justin Gardunio Buena Vista

Justin Scott Gardunio (Garbuddy), A sweet son, brother, grandson, nephew and friend, passed away in his sleep at the age of 29. On Tuesday, September 7, 2021 at his home in Buena Vista, CO. Justin was born January 11, 1992 in Salida Colorado to Scott Gardunio and Shelly (Martin) King. He went to school at Buena Vista high school. After school, he became a cook at various restaurants in Chafee County. Justin loved to cook, he had many great recipes. Justin also enjoyed woodworking and...

Justin Scott Gardunio (Garbuddy), A sweet son, brother, grandson, nephew and friend, passed away in his sleep at the age of 29. On Tuesday, September 7, 2021 at his home in Buena Vista, CO. Justin...

John Wenstrom Salida

John C. Wenstrom, 70, of Salida died September 6, 2021 at home. He was born July 8, 1951 in Fremont, Michigan to Carl and Minnie Wenstrom. John was by inclination and training a research scientist; he received his Ph.D. in Anatomy, with an emphasis on BioMed Engineering, from the University of Minnesota. He met his wife Sue there, working in the next lab. He was a member of Salida Elks Lodge 808 for many years and had many roles in the organization, but his favorite was as an informal...

John C. Wenstrom, 70, of Salida died September 6, 2021 at home. He was born July 8, 1951 in Fremont, Michigan to Carl and Minnie Wenstrom. John was by inclination and training a research...

Billy Hoff Salida

Billy E. Hoff, age 90, of Salida, passed away on Thursday September 2, 2021 at Columbine Manor Care Center in Salida. Mr. Hoff was born May 7, 1931 in Amarillo, Texas to Edward P. and Nayoma Zelda Hoff. Mr. Hoff enjoyed horseback riding, moving cattle, fishing, watching the Broncos and Rockies. He enjoyed being in the hills cutting. He and his dear friend Judy Navioux enjoyed traveling together. Mr. Hoff and his wife owned and operated a laundry mat in Salida for many years. Later in life,...

Billy E. Hoff, age 90, of Salida, passed away on Thursday September 2, 2021 at Columbine Manor Care Center in Salida. Mr. Hoff was born May 7, 1931 in Amarillo, Texas to Edward P. and Nayoma Zelda...

Jean McCormac Swissvale

Jeanie Marie McCormac, or “Neenee” to her grandkids, passed-away peacefully August 29, 2021 at her home in Swissvale, CO. Jeanie was born in Missouri in 1957. She was blessed with two sets of parents, James and Evelyn Epp of Salida, CO and Mabel Luckenbaugh of York, PA and Clarence Morris, who preceded her in death. Jeanie met her husband Mick McCormac in 1985, and they shared a wonderful life together for 36 years. It would take a lifetime to remember all the...

Jeanie Marie McCormac, or “Neenee” to her grandkids, passed-away peacefully August 29, 2021 at her home in Swissvale, CO. Jeanie was born in Missouri in 1957. She was...

Ernest Lokey Jr. Salida

Dr. Ernest F. Lokey Jr., age 89, son of Ernest Franklin Lokey and Noma (Nabors) Lokey died on August 29th, 2021 at his home in Salida. He was born on November 15th, 1931 in Lubbock, Texas and attended public school in Farwell, TX until age 16 when he enrolled in Wentworth Military Academy and graduated in the class of 1950. In the fall of 1950 he enrolled in Texas Tech University and graduated there in 1954 with a Bachelor’s degree in Animal Science and a commission in the U.S. Air...

Dr. Ernest F. Lokey Jr., age 89, son of Ernest Franklin Lokey and Noma (Nabors) Lokey died on August 29th, 2021 at his home in Salida. He was born on November 15th, 1931 in Lubbock, Texas and...