Carolyn A. Bunch
Dec 20, 2024
Carolyn Ann Wiese Bittinger Bunch was born on a farm near Bennett, Iowa on May 28, 1930, to Ruth and Leroy Wiese. She left this world early in the morning of Friday, December 20, 2024. During her 94 ½ years of life she was an example of hard work, kindness, and love, for everyone in her family, and all who...
Henry "Hank" Nowak
Dec 18, 2024
Henry "Hank" Peter Nowak shuffled off this mortal coil on December 18, 2024, in Fort Collins, Colorado, surrounded in spirit by the love of his family. He was many things during his 69 years on this planet, including but not limited to: a devoted husband, loving brother, jovial uncle, playful great-uncle, dependable attorney, dedicated scientist, charismatic college instructor, and walking...
Barbara A. Smith
Dec 18, 2024
The family of Barbara Ann Call (Thomas) Smith are sad to announce Barbara's passing due to natural causes in Ault, Colorado on December 18th, 2024, one week after celebrating her 90th birthday. Born on December 11, 1934 in Denver, Colorado as an orphan, she spent a large part of her early childhood in a Denver orphanage. Her memories of children...
Helen Virginia Wright
Dec 17, 2024
Helen Virginia Wright (née Brock), born, on July 6, 1935, in Norborne, Missouri. She passed away peacefully on December 17, 2024, at the age of 89. She was the beloved daughter of Addie Ann (Lindley) and Julius E. Berning. Helen grew up in Pueblo, Colorado, where she graduated with the Centennial High School class of 1953. In May 1963, Helen...
Pamela Fowler Jordan
Dec 17, 2024
Pamela Fowler Jordan, born March 19, 1949, in Salt Lake City, Utah, was the youngest of three daughters of Patricia Robinson Fowler and Dr. Joseph Benson Fowler. She grew up in "Country Club Acres," attended Highland High School, and studied at Mackinac College in Michigan. Pam worked in accounting for several corporations throughout her career. In 2002, Pam married Cy...
Pamela E. Graglia
Dec 12, 2024
Pamela E. Graglia, 57, of Fort Collins, passed away on December 12, 2024, at home. Pamela was born on October 8, 1967, in Kankakee, Illinois, to Raymond and Benita (True) Graglia. Pamela was a lifelong learner who believed deeply in the power of education. She was a 1986 graduate of West Bend East High School. Continuing her education she graduated...
Vitalia "Vita" Jaramillo
Dec 6, 2024
Vitalia "Vita" Jaramillo passed away peacefully on December 6th, 2024 at her home in Fort Collins, surrounded by loved ones. For 5 years, Vita fought a long and courageous battle with dementia with the support of her loving, and large, family. Vita was born on April 1st, 1936 in Abiquiú, New Mexico to David and Dolores Martinez. In 1949, Vita...
Margaret M. Mason
Dec 4, 2024
Margaret Mary Mason, 88, of Fort Collins died December 4, 2024, after facing the challenges of dementia with courage, grace and even humor. Born February 22, 1936 in Hancock, Michigan, she grew up in nearby Houghton. Margaret graduated from Houghton High School and was employed by Houghton National Bank. She met Lawrence "Larry" Mason when he was a student at...
Brooklyn Zwahlen
Nov 29, 2024
Brooklyn was born to Amy and Tom Zwahlen on March 29th, 2005 in Ft. Collins. They immediately knew she would be unique—because of her "tiny ear" microtia. And Brooklyn certainly lived up to that uniqueness. Brooklyn showed a very early interest in planes, pointing to the sky whenever a plane flew over and shouting "plane!" This was especially entertaining on...
Paul T. Matonis
Nov 29, 2024
Paul Matonis left this earth on November 29, 2024, at the age of 72, after his brave six-month battle with a rare form of leukemia. He spent his last days at home surrounded by family. Paul was a loving husband, father, and friend, a hardworking tax accountant, talented musician, avid bike rider, mountain adventurer, dedicated Cubs fan, and all-around great...
Jonathan E. Kemp
Nov 28, 2024
Jonathan Edward Kemp, 60, passed away peacefully at Pathways Hospice on November 28, 2024. Jon was born on June 13, 1964 to Jack and Marge Kemp in Columbus, Ohio. He is survived by his wife of 35 years Suan Kemp; light of his life daughter Sarah Kemp; and his sisters Michele Versteeg (husband Aron, children Ann and Alex) Lauri Walters...
Robert E. Perich
Nov 23, 2024
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Robert (Bob) E. Perich. Bob died Saturday, November 23, 2024, at home with his family. Bob was born in Leadville Colorado on July 9, 1941, to Nick and Mary Perich joining his two older brothers John and Nick. Bob's dad was a coal miner, and the family lived between...
Ned C. Feldbush
Nov 23, 2024
Ned Charles Feldbush, 73, passed away on November 23, 2024, at Seven Lakes Memory Care in Loveland, Colorado, after a long journey with Alzheimer's. Born on January 19, 1951, to Richard Lyle and Nancy Jane Feldbush in Havre de Grace, Maryland, Ned lived in many places during his childhood, including Maryland, Austria, Italy, Pennsylvania, California, Ohio, and Virginia. Ned graduated...
Jessica A Tasa
Nov 23, 2024
It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Jessica Tasa (Mufdy), who left us peacefully on November 23, 2024, at her home in Fort Collins, Colorado. Jessica was born on January 14, 1973, in Toronto, Canada, to her parents Romeo Mufdy and Jennifer Oliver. Jessica graduated from Father John Redmond High School in 1992 and went on...
Eva Mae Cruz
Nov 22, 2024
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved matriarch, Eva Mae Cruz, who was called home to be with her Lord and Savior on November 22, 2024. A Fort Collins native, born on March 19, 1946 to Mary Martinez, Eva was lovingly raised by her grandmother, Vicentita Mascareñas, affectionately known as "Mama Bessie." Eva was...
George S. Kredell
Nov 22, 2024
George was born at the Naval Base in Hamilton, Bermuda to the late George Joseph and Anna Kredell. He grew up in Coco Solo, Panama Canal Zone and attended Cristobal High School (class of '66). While on scholarship, he obtained a Bachelor of Arts in political science from the University of Texas in Austin. After graduation, he moved to Orlando,...
Patricia A. Wiley
Nov 21, 2024
Patricia Ann Wiley, 85, a beloved mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully on November 21, 2024, at Pathways Inpatient Hospice Care Center in Fort Collins, Colorado. She was born on August 9, 1939, in Sewickley, Pennsylvania, to John R. and Teresa Kudrna of Ambridge, Pennsylvania. Patricia attended Robert Morris University in Pittsburgh and built a successful career as an accountant...
Jaime K. Phillips
Nov 20, 2024
Jaime Keane Phillips, 39, passed away at Poudre Valley Hospital in Fort Collins, Colorado, on November 20, 2024. Her absence will be felt deeply by all who knew and loved her. Jaime was born June 9, 1985 in Greeley, Colorado. She grew up in Fort Collins where she graduated from Rocky Mountain High School. She attended Kansas State University. She...
David P. Wilgers
Nov 19, 2024
With great sadness, we share of the death of David Philip Wilgers on Tue, November 19th, 2024. David was born December 12, 1960 in Manhattan, KS to Philip & Joyce Wilgers. He and his family also lived in Hays, KS, Kansas City, and St. Louis, MO, before moving to Fort Collins in the summer of 1972. He attended O'Dea Elementary,...
Carol A. Strazer
Nov 13, 2024
Carol Ann (Johnson) Strazer of Eaton, Colorado passed away peacefully on November 13th, 2024 at the age of 84 from complications related to Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)/Lou Gehrig's Disease. She is profoundly missed by her loving family and the many friends whose lives she touched. She was born on June 16, 1940 to Alice L. Mathison Johnson and Harold B....
