obituaries

Jan 29, 2025

Evelyne Joy Brown, born on March 19, 1925, in Yuma County, Colorado, to Oscar and Ethel (Peterson) Hicks, passed away peacefully at Hillcrest Care Center on January 29, 2025. Evelyne spent most of her life in Yuma County, with a brief period away while her husband, Elmer Brown, served in the Army in Europe during World War II.

Jan 20, 2025

Cleora Louvetta Fix, the oldest child of James Theodore Albert Welp and Alice Maude (Hanshaw) Welp, was born October 17, 1931, at the Wray Hospital. In 1933, she welcomed her brother, Dallas Albert Welp, into the world. Albert & Alice rented the “Parker Place”, a farm in the same section as where Albert grew up, a couple miles north...

Jan 17, 2025

Marylou Brown

Marylou Brown was born in Laird, Colorado on May 27, 1937 to Lena and John Post. Marylou passed away on January, 17, 2025 at Hillcrest in Wray, Colorado.

Marylou was a longtime resident of Wray, CO. She attended grade school in Laird. Marylou worked many jobs in Wray. She was always ready to...

Jan 11, 2025

Beatriz Aurora Murphy

July 30, 1974 - January 11, 2025

Jesus said to her, ‘I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die; and whoever lives by believing in me will never die.' John 11:25-26

Beatriz Aurora Murphy entered into the presence of...

Jan 3, 2025

Bonnie Dawn Blazer, born on September 11, 1936, in Wray, Colorado, to Fern Dade and Edythe Carol "Brown" Whomble, passed away on January 3, 2025, in Wray, Colorado. A memorial service will be held on Monday, January 13, 2025, at 10:00 AM at Wray Calvary Lutheran Church in Wray. Bonnie will be remembered fondly by all who knew her....

Dec 26, 2024

Patricia Jeanette Gillett Wood went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 26, 2024 at 4 pm and passed peacefully at her home.

Patricia Jeanette Gillett Wood was born on May 21, 1936 to Lester and Edna Donovan Gillett in the farmhouse at Vernon, Colorado. Patty was the middle child of three. The only girl...

Dec 20, 2024

Alta Marie Richards, born on April 6, 1933, in Wray, Colorado, passed away in her hometown on December 20, 2024.  She was the beloved daughter of Harry Leroy Gies and Mary Ellen Gies. Growing up, she attended school in Laird, Colorado and in January 1950, Alta married the love of her life, Doyle Richards.  To this union, three children...

Dec 19, 2024

Marjorie Ann (Kehn) Brug was born on November 7, 1935, in Greeley Colorado to John and Lydia Kehn. Marge accepted her angel wings and went to be with the Lord on December 19, 2024. She spent most of her life in the Greeley area. She attended school in Greeley to the 9th grade when she had to quit to...

Dec 17, 2024

Marietta Florence Lundgren, born to William Arthur and Hazel Mae [Spelts] on November 24, 1943, in Denver, Colorado, passed away peacefully in her sleep on December 17, 2024, at Hillcrest Care Center. Marietta's early years were spent in Denver before her family moved to Clarksville and then to Eckley, Colorado, where she attended grade school and part of high...

Dec 15, 2024

Fay Verona Mayer 79 of Wray, Colorado passed away peacefully at her sister's home in Pleasant Valley Colorado. She was born on October 11, 1945, in Hugo, Colorado, to Dorothy and Leon Riggs. Fay was the eldest of four children in the Riggs family. She grew up in Wray, Colorado, where she graduated from Wray High School in 1966....

Dec 10, 2024

Wanda Lee Myers, aged 73, passed away on December 10, 2024, in Wray, Colorado.

Born on March 18, 1951 Wanda was known for her eclectic and fun-loving nature, and always bringing laughter wherever she went. She cherished her family deeply, as well as her beloved pets, who were as much a part of her family as her...

Nov 21, 2024

For this one farmer the worries are over.    You raised your family, worked the land well, the pigs and cattle are fed and bedded down for the night.  So, put the tractor in the shed, hang up the fishing pole, your work here on earth is done.

(Ivy) Ivan Nelson Earl departed this life at his home...

Nov 14, 2024

David Kirk Carson, born in December 1952 in Wray, Colorado, passed away on November 14, 2024, in Johnstown, Colorado, due to congestive heart failure.

David was born to Jack L. and Helen V. Carson at the Wray Hospital. He was the third child following Gloria Carson Houser and Debi Carson Blue. Helen died of breast cancer after...

Nov 10, 2024

Donald L. Campbell, affectionately known as 'Doc', passed away peacefully at his home in Wray, Colorado on November 10, 2024, at the age of 92. Born on May 31, 1932, in Brush, Colorado, Don pursued his passion for medicine, earning his Bachelor’s degree from the University of Denver in 1954 and his Doctor of Medicine degree from the University...

Nov 3, 2024

Born on January 22, 1958 Steve DeLand was born to Thelma (Gleason) Cox and Glenn DeLand in Wray Colorado.

Steve worked for the City of Wray for many years.  His favorite job was driving for the County Express.  Steve was the head diesel mechanic for Seaboard Foods in Holyoke.

Steve was a strong stern man,...

Oct 29, 2024

Jonathan Stanley Hill, known to many as Jon, was born on May 6, 1969, in Denver, Colorado. He passed away on October 29, 2024, at Pikes Peak Acute Medical Center in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Jon was a man who cherished the simple pleasures of life, such as camping, fishing, drawing, and music. He found joy in the company of...

Oct 6, 2024

Morgan Taylor Spencer 33, peacefully passed away October 6, 2024 in Rio Rancho, NM surrounded by her family.

Born January 14, 1991 in Wray Colorado to Kenneth and Linda (Morgan) Spencer.  Morgan was welcomed home in Eckley, CO by her siblings Melinda and Kyle and extended family.

Morgan attended Yuma Schools, graduating in 2009.  She...

Sep 23, 2024

Jerry Lee Bullard, born on January 9, 1965, in Sidney, Nebraska, passed away on September 23, 2024, in El Dorado, Kansas. He was the beloved son of Gary Bullard and Nancy Cox. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Sep 21, 2024

Sharon L Brown of Wray Co, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by family this past Saturday September 21, 2024.  She was 81.  She was born at home in Buena Vista, Co on Nov 6, 1942, to Ethel and Lorane Bertschy.  She grew up and graduated from Buena Vista High School.

Sharon is survived by her...

Sep 8, 2024

John (Bob) David Perrin, born on December 26, 1961, in Denver, Colorado, passed away on September 8, 2024, in Wray, Colorado. He was a man who cherished the mountains, enjoyed fishing, had a passion for classic cars, and loved carpentry. He was fond of westerns, had a keen interest in history, and most importantly, treasured being with his family...