All Obituaries
Michael Wilcox Salida
Michael M. Wilcox, 86, died Oct. 15, 2020, at his home in Salida after recently being diagnosed with cancer.
He was born June 8, 1934, in Decatur, Illinois to Ralph and Mildred Wilcox.
He was a U.S. Army veteran.
He was married to his wife Mary for almost 50 years.
Mr. Wilcox enjoyed history, books, hot Mexican food, craft beer, road trips with his wife and riding his bike to the Salida Library.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, brother Skip and infant son...
Michael M. Wilcox, 86, died Oct. 15, 2020, at his home in Salida after recently being diagnosed with cancer.
He was born June 8, 1934, in Decatur, Illinois to Ralph and Mildred Wilcox.
He was a...
Patricia Davis Rifle
Patricia Ann Davis
September 29, 1939 - October 4, 2020
Our precious Mom went to be with the Lord, October 4th, on a beautiful Sunday morning. She peacefully and quietly fell asleep and woke up in the presence of our Lord and Savior. It was a glorious transition.
Pat was born in Salida, Colorado to Robert and Regina Brazil. She lived many years in Salida and married her high school sweetheart. After adventures to California, Denver, and Delta, they settled in Rifle in 1976.
Pat had a...
Patricia Ann Davis
September 29, 1939 - October 4, 2020
Our precious Mom went to be with the Lord, October 4th, on a beautiful Sunday morning. She peacefully and quietly fell asleep and woke up...
Joe Shirk Salida
Joe Edward Shirk, 83, passed away on Friday, October 2, 2020, at his home in Poncha Springs, Colorado. Joe and his twin sister, Joan, were born on December 11, 1936, in Denver. He spoke often about the two years that the family spent in Leadville from the time he was 10 to 12. He sang in the St. John’s Cathedral Boys’ Choir until he was 16 years old. He became a mechanic out of high school before joining the Navy. He had many stories about the long cruises he went on over his...
Joe Edward Shirk, 83, passed away on Friday, October 2, 2020, at his home in Poncha Springs, Colorado. Joe and his twin sister, Joan, were born on December 11, 1936, in Denver. He spoke often...
Wade Collins Saguache
Wade Collins of Saguache, Colorado, 61 passed away October 1, 2020 doing what he loved; working cattle on a beautiful fall day.
He was born on June 25th, 1959 in Salida, Colorado to Don and Judy Collins.
Wade Collins was a native Colorado working cowboy. Wade loved life, working cattle, hunting, fishing, artwork; most of all he loved his family and friends. Wade will always be remembered for his big smile and colorful stories.
His artwork is a record of over 50 years of cowboying in some...
Wade Collins of Saguache, Colorado, 61 passed away October 1, 2020 doing what he loved; working cattle on a beautiful fall day.
He was born on June 25th, 1959 in Salida, Colorado to Don and Judy...
Beatrice Torres Salida
Beatrice Clara Torres passed away on September 29th, 2020, at the age of 92 at her home in Salida, Colorado. She was born on May 28th, 1928 in New Mexico to Daniel and Andrita Vigil, and was a lifelong resident of Salida. Friends and family knew her as a caring, loving, and a meticulous person who enjoyed every aspect of life. Beatrice retired from the bakery at the Salida Safeway in 1992, where her coworkers and customers knew her as “Beezer.” She was a lifelong member of St....
Beatrice Clara Torres passed away on September 29th, 2020, at the age of 92 at her home in Salida, Colorado. She was born on May 28th, 1928 in New Mexico to Daniel and Andrita Vigil, and was a...
Pete Miller Buena Vista
Pete Curry Miller, age 81 of Buena Vista, passed away on Monday September 28, 2020 at his home in Buena Vista, CO. Pete was born July 21, 1939 in Louisiana to Leonard Brantley and Unia (Lewis) Miller.
Pete married Margie Johnson Nowell on September 2, 1988 in Longview, Texas. The couple moved to Buena Vista in 1992 from Longview, Texas. Pete enjoyed working, building anything, fishing and helping others. He was a member of the Mountain View Church of Christ in Buena Vista where he...
Pete Curry Miller, age 81 of Buena Vista, passed away on Monday September 28, 2020 at his home in Buena Vista, CO. Pete was born July 21, 1939 in Louisiana to Leonard Brantley and Unia (Lewis)...
Carlene Keefer Salida
Carlene Keefer, age 98, ended her earthly life and started Home on September 24, 2020 in Salida with her loving daughter at her side. Carlene was born July 20, 1922 in Wheatland, Wyoming to Augusta and John Berg. Carlene was an only child.
While still in high school she married Harry Cummings and to them was born a daughter, Diane, on January 4, 1939.
Carlene graduated from Wheatland High School in 1940 and attended many all school and class reunions until 2020 when the reunions were...
Carlene Keefer, age 98, ended her earthly life and started Home on September 24, 2020 in Salida with her loving daughter at her side. Carlene was born July 20, 1922 in Wheatland, Wyoming to...
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