Kent Albert Welp
Apr 24, 2026
Kent Albert Welp, age 61, of Greeley, Colorado was born December 5, 1964, to Dallas Albert Welp and Ramona Faye Chapman Welp. He was baptized at St Johns Lutheran Church in Vernon and confirmed at Calvary Lutheran Church. He passed away April 24, 2026.
He will be remembered for his contagious laugh, heard after nearly every comment he made. He loved...
Thelma Irene Cox
Apr 23, 2026
Thelma Irene Gleason Cox, age 92, passed away peacefully on April 23, 2026 at her home in Wray, Colorado. Her life began on October 25, 1933 in Eckley, Colorado, she was the middle of three children born to Wilbur and Senora Peyette Gleason. She married Arvie Cox on February 12, 1999 in Wray, Colorado.
She was never one to sit still...
Diane Kay Hassman
Apr 20, 2026
With heartfelt sadness, we announce the passing of Diane Kay Hassman, who was born on December 6, 1955, in Wray, Colorado, and passed away on April 20, 2026, in the same community she always called home.
Diane requested cremation, and her family will gather for a memorial service at a later date to honor her life and the memories she leaves...
Twyla D. Merrifield
Apr 2, 2026
Twyla D. Merrifield, a cherished resident of Colorado whose life spanned nearly nine decades, passed away peacefully on April 2, 2026, in Wray, Colorado. Born on July 15, 1936, in Denver, Colorado, Twyla’s journey through life was marked by her steadfast dedication to her community and her enduring spirit.
From her early days in Denver, Twyla imbued those around her with...
Jose Martinez Perez
Mar 30, 2026
Nació
16 de diciembre de 1966 ~ Ignacio Zaragoza, México
Falleció
30 de marzo de 2026 ~ Denver, Colorado
Velación / Visita
Jones Family Funeral Home
Viernes 3 de abril de 2026 ~ 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Servicio Fúnebre
Centro de Avivamiento Roca de Salvación
513 Detroit St, Yuma, CO 80759
Sábado 4 de abril de 2026
3:00 p.m. ~ 4:00 p.m.
Dick Smith
Mar 15, 2026
Richard “Dick” Wayne Smith, age 87, of Wray, Colorado, passed away on March 15, 2026, in his hometown. He was born on January 7, 1939, in Beecher Island, Colorado, to Emil “Toolie” Smith and Frances (Funk) Smith.
Dick was raised on the family farm and ranch northeast of Beecher Island alongside his older brother, Howard. From an early age, he developed...
Bill Wilson
Mar 7, 2026
William "Bill" Wilson was born at home near Longmont, Colorado on October 14, 1941, and passed away on March 7, 2026, in Wray, Colorado. He was the second son of Robert Clyde and Edna Mae Wilson.
Bill spent his childhood in the Longmont area, where hard work was simply a way of life. He worked on farms and took odd jobs...
Marjorie Goings
Feb 25, 2026
Marjorie Goings passed away on Feb. 25 2026 at her home, west of Wiggins co.
She was born May 18 1925 in Sandborn, Nebraska, to Henry and Golie Thompson.
Joining two older brothers Lee (deceased) and James (deceased).
She grew up on a farm east of laird, co thru the depression and the dust bowl and WWII.
Graduating Valedictorian from laird high school. She...
Brady Patrick Buck
Feb 21, 2026
Brady Buck was a storyteller. Every word of his that made it to the press was the final result of pondering, edits, rewrites, self-scrutiny, and iteration regardless of whether the words contributed to his book, a post-game recap, or a controversial take via tweet or in one of his myriads of group chats.
His absence makes the task of telling his...
Victor Eugene Tafoya
Feb 20, 2026
Victor Eugene Tafoya, 64, passed away peacefully at his home in Haigler, Nebraska, on February 20, 2026, surrounded by his family. He will be remembered for his quiet strength, stubborn resilience, unmistakable humor, and a lifelong streak of orneriness that kept those around him smiling.
Victor was born July 14, 1961, in Las Animas, Colorado, to Earnest “Pete” Orlando Tafoya and...
LouAnn Deterding
Feb 16, 2026
LouAnn Crider Deterding passed peacefully on February 16, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. The youngest of four siblings, LouAnn was born on May 16, 1938, in Wray, Colorado to Houston and Myrtle Crider.
LouAnn attended Wray schools and soon met the love of her life, LeRoy Deterding. They married at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Vernon, Colorado on November 7,...
Dana Lynn Rose
Feb 11, 2026
Miss Dana Lynn Rose, age 67, passed away February 11, 2026. Dana was born in Elgin, Illinois on August 21, 1958, to William and Janice Rose. Later the family moved to Sedalia, Missouri.
Dana joined the Wray High School teaching staff right out of college in 1980, teaching Chemistry and Physics. In 1987, she made a switch to the Buchanan Middle...
Deanne Lorae (Wilson) Norris
Feb 6, 2026
June 22, 1965 - February 6, 2026 (60 years old)
Deanne (Dee) was born in Rocky Ford, CO on June 22, 1965 and passed away on February 6, 2026 in Greeley, CO after a 4-year battle with breast cancer.
Deanne was the first born of William (Bill) Wilson and Judith (Eppinger) Wilson. She told us recently her birth “allowed the factory to...
Micheal Morgan
Jan 30, 2026
Michael Amos Morgan was born January 30,1988 in Grand Junction, CO. He was the beloved son of Tom and Verna Morgan. Michael lived in Redvale, CO with his mom and dad and next door to his grandparents. Much of his childhood was spent there playing with cousins and friends.
In 1999 Michael moved to San Angelo Texas with his dad. He...
Patricia Lohoff
Jan 27, 2026
Patricia “Pat” Lohoff, a devoted mother, talented seamstress, and beloved matriarch, passed away on January 27, 2026, in San Jose, California. Born on September 18, 1939, in Wray, Colorado, she was 86 years old. She departed this life following complications with congestive heart and kidney failures.
Born Patty Lou to Berl and Hattie (Lidke) Allen, Pat was the eldest child and...
Gail Frances Coonts
Jan 22, 2026
Gail was private about her life and rarely talked about her childhood. After Gail’s retirement, Annette often told her that she needed to help her write her obituary. She said her life was boring and she really did not have anything interesting to say. Annette gave her a notepad and told her not to write her obituary, but instead tell...
Adah Mae "Amy" Fix
Jan 21, 2026
Adah Mae “Amy” Snedeker Fix went to be with her Lord and Savior on January 21, 2026, after struggling with Parkinson’s disease dementia for many years. She was born on March 23, 1937 to William Paul and Clara Snedeker. Amy was born and raised in Yuma, Colorado and was the youngest of six children. She was very much a tomboy...
Claudia Jon Newth
Jan 21, 2026
Claudia Jon Newth was born on April 14, 1945, in Russell, Kansas, to Bonnie and Charles McAlexander. She passed away surrounded by the love of her family January 21, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of devotion, strength, and care that will be remembered by all who knew her.
Claudia was preceded in death by her parents, Bonnie and Charles McAlexander, and...
Elizabeth Annette Toner Jones
Jan 20, 2026
Elizabeth Annette Toner Jones died Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at the Wray Community District Hospital, she was 84 years old.
Annette was born on March 20, 1941, to Fred and Ruth Engel in Vernon, Colorado. She was the oldest of three daughters born at home on the family farm. In 1948 her mother divorced Fred and married Ed Engel and the...
Dorothy Lucille Brueggeman
Dec 9, 2025
Dorothy Lucille (Wheeler) Brueggeman was born on September 12, 1930, in Des Moines, Iowa, to Earl and Leona (Sanderson) Wheeler. Her siblings included an older brother, Charles; a younger brother, Dennis; and a sister, Barbara.
After graduating from high school, Dorothy moved to Chicago, IL, with her family. She attended night school to sharpen her skills as a secretary, a career...
