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Dorothy Ann Bauman, 83, of Salida, died Thursday March 28, 2019 at Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center. She was born January 4, 1936 in Center, Colorado to Ezequiel and Mary Gallegos. Dorothy was a lifetime resident of Salida. She enjoyed walking, riding her bike downtown, seeing her friends, going to Cripple Creek with her friends, playing Bingo and enjoying her time. She also enjoyed doing yard work, watching the Bronco’s Football games and supporting them. Most of All,...

Dorothy Ann Bauman, 83, of Salida, died Thursday March 28, 2019 at Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center. She was born January 4, 1936 in Center, Colorado to Ezequiel and Mary...

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Dennis O'Neill

Dennis O’Neill, 86, of Twin Lakes died March 19, 2019, at his home in Salida Co. He was born March 18, 1933, in Michigan He was a lifelong resident of Twin Lakes and recently moved to Salida with his grandson Josh. Mr. O’Neill was highly educated, receiving his doctorate in June of 1959. He also continuously studied and fought for Colorado Water and Mining Rights. He devoted his adult life to developing the Twin Lakes land he loved so much. You could find him most days socializing...

Dennis O’Neill, 86, of Twin Lakes died March 19, 2019, at his home in Salida Co. He was born March 18, 1933, in Michigan He was a lifelong resident of Twin Lakes and recently moved to Salida...

Edward Lawton SALIDA

Edward John Lawton, 87, of Salida died March 17, 2019, at his home. He was born Aug. 16, 1931, in North Adams, Massachusetts, to Edward John Lawton and Evelyn Dehey Lawton. He received degrees from North Adams State College and Fairfield University and a doctorate of education from the University of Virginia. As a three-sport athlete, he played football, basketball and baseball. His baseball talents were rewarded with a pro contract with the Philadelphia Phillies. However, that dream was...

Edward John Lawton, 87, of Salida died March 17, 2019, at his home. He was born Aug. 16, 1931, in North Adams, Massachusetts, to Edward John Lawton and Evelyn Dehey Lawton. He received degrees...

Caswell Rico-Silver SALIDA

Caswell E. Rico-Silver, 46, of Salida died March 16, 2019, at his home after battling cancer. He was born July 13, 1972, to Anne Silver and Alfonso Rico. He grew up in Colorado, mostly in Crestone, with his mother, ranching and skateboarding his way to school in Moffat. He traveled to Minnesota to attend high school at St. John’s Prep and then to Bowdoin College in Brunswick, Maine. He graduated from Bowdoin in 1994 with a bachelor’s degree in geology/earth science. After...

Caswell E. Rico-Silver, 46, of Salida died March 16, 2019, at his home after battling cancer. He was born July 13, 1972, to Anne Silver and Alfonso Rico. He grew up in Colorado, mostly in...

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Robert Wichmann

Robert J. “Bob” Wichmann, 83, died March 13, 2019, at his home in Buena Vista. He was born Oct. 7, 1935 to Arthur and Gertrude Wichmann. His father was a professor at Colorado School of Mines in Golden. Mr. Wichmann graduated from Golden High School in 1953 and received a degree from Colorado School of Mines in 1957. He taught math and science at Buena Vista High School for 12 years. He then spent two years as an exchange teacher in Australia. Upon returning home, friends and...

Robert J. “Bob” Wichmann, 83, died March 13, 2019, at his home in Buena Vista. He was born Oct. 7, 1935 to Arthur and Gertrude Wichmann. His father was a professor at Colorado School...

Ethel Bonney

Ethel Mae Bonney, 97 of Salida, journeyed to her eternal home on March 7, 2019. She was born in Salida, Colorado on February 13, 1922. Ethel was the youngest of nine children of Swiss/Italian immigrants George and Bessie Bonney. She was raised on a family farm on the outskirts of Salida until 1938, when the family moved to their new home on 1400 block of G street. She was devoted to her family all throughout her life, and looked after her mother, father, brothers, and sisters during many...

Ethel Mae Bonney, 97 of Salida, journeyed to her eternal home on March 7, 2019. She was born in Salida, Colorado on February 13, 1922. Ethel was the youngest of nine children of Swiss/Italian...