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Myron Lee Bracelin

Myron Lee Bracelin

Jun 14, 2026



Myron Lee Bracelin passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his family, on June 14, 2026.

Born on January 3, 1938, in St. Francis, Kansas, Myron was the third of six children born to Harold and Marie (Scoby) Bracelin. He spent his childhood helping his parents on the family wheat farm, where he developed the strong work ethic and practical nature...

Karen Raynette Gunn

Karen Raynette Gunn

Jun 1, 2026

Karen Raynette Mullison Gunn was born June 26, 1956 in Wray, Colorado to Raymond Nelson Mullison and Trudy Wenger Mullison. She passed away peacefully on June 1, 2026 in Denver, Colorado.

Karen attended Wray schools graduating from Wray High School in 1974. She then attended Fort Hays State University, majoring in Education and earning a Master’s Degree in Speech Pathology. Following...

Gloria Darlene Rock

Gloria Darlene Rock

May 30, 2026

Gloria Darlene (Luft) Rock, 88, passed away on May 30th, 2026. Gloria, known to most as Darlene, was born to Alex Luft and Dolly (Stertz) Luft on July 9th, 1937 in Sterling, Colorado, the second of three children.

Darlene was well known in her youth as an exceptional softball player. She told her grandchildren that when Robert first approached her about...

Ivan Dwayne Bullock

Ivan Dwayne Bullock

May 25, 2026

Ivan Dwayne Bullock was born September 20, 1951, in Wray, Colorado, to Emery and Esther Bullock, joining his older sister, Lynn, and older brothers, Ralph and Les.

He lived a life rich with curiosity, craftsmanship, and deep devotion to the people he loved.

Dwayne was a man who found joy in the outdoors and in the work of his own hands. He...

Theresa Rose Adamson

Theresa Rose Adamson

May 12, 2026

Theresa Rose Strick Adamson passed away peacefully on May 12, 2026. She was born May 16, 1929, the second of eleven children of Alice and Joseph Strick, at home near Kirk, Colorado. She grew up with her parents and eight of her ten siblings in a three room house without any plumbing. The new house was built after she left...

Peggy Ann Wonderly

Peggy Ann Wonderly

May 4, 2026

Peggy Ann Wonderly, 62, of Benkelman, NE, passed away May 4, 2026, at Dundy County Hospital.

Memorial services will be May 30, 2026, at Jones Family Funeral Home in Wray 4pm-6pm.

Peggy A. Wonderly was born on August 8, 1963, in Albion, NE, to Thomas and Veronica (Chlopek) Shotkoski. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Edward Catholic Church in St. Edward,...

Kent Albert Welp

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...