Norman John Montesino
Jun 25, 2020
Norman John Montesino, 87, died June 25, 2020 in Fort Collins, Colorado. Norman was born April 7, 1933 in Schenectady, New York, to parents Luis and Lucy Montesino. Norm was an electrical engineer and also served proudly for nine years in the Air National Guard. Norman is survived by daughter, Janet Lester & son-in-law Chris Lester; son David Montesino and...
Joseph Bernard Cassidy
Jun 24, 2020
Retired U.S. Army Colonel, Joseph Bernard Cassidy, 95, passed peacefully from natural causes at the stroke of midnight, June 24, 2020, following a period of general decline, with his daughter Mimi by his side. Born on February 3, 1925, Joe and his triplet brothers were the youngest of nine children born to John Thomas and Susan Mary Josephine Cassidy in...
William "Bill" Graham Lauer
Jun 23, 2020
William Graham Lauer, 89, passed away June 23rd, 2020. Known as Bill to his friends, and 'Popi' to his family, he was simply, the best man you could ever meet. Patient, caring, funny, honest, and filled with integrity – he loved his family, his country, his faith, and all that life offered. Though deeply missed now, he leaves a lasting...
John Douglas Conger
Jun 22, 2020
Dr. John Conger joined his Heavenly Father on June 22, 2020, after a battle with Alzheimer's Disease. John grew up in Nezperce, Idaho with his parents and three brothers, both farming and helping his family run the Lewis County Herald. His early years were filled with sports, academics, boy scouts (earned eagle scout), fishing, and music. Receiving both music and...
Stephen Tallichet Powers
Jun 22, 2020
Stephen Tallichet Powers, PhD, 85, passed away June 22, 2020. He is survived by children Julia Powers and Gregory Powers, 3 grandchildren, an ex-wife, and two beloved Labs. He was preceded in death by his parents and two ex-wives. Degrees include: Naval Academy ('57), Rice University (MS history) and Notre Dame (Ph.d History). He taught US history at UNC for...
Barbara Ralphene Briggs Schafer
Jun 21, 2020
Barbara Ralphene Briggs was born February 8th, 1932, to Ralph and Fern (Howard) Briggs in Wray, Colorado and departed this life on June 21, 2020 in Fort Collins. She began her education at the Antelope school, a one room school house located on the Briggs ranch on the Arikaree River east of Beecher Island. She graduated from Wray High School...
Stephen La Rocque Kropp
Jun 16, 2020
Stephen L. Kropp, age 71 and long time resident of Fort Collins, CO, passed away Tuesday, June 16th, 2020 at home due to long-term illness. Stephen was born in New Mexico on January 8, 1949 and was sure to let you know that his birthday was shared with none other than the "King of Rock and Roll," Elvis Presley. Stephen's...
Larry Gene Vincent
Jun 15, 2020
Larry Gene Vincent, 76, of Fort Collins died on June 15, 2020. He was known to everyone as a kind and gentle soul. He led a courageous battle for 10 years against Amyloidosis, a blood disorder. We thank Dr. Scott and Dr. McSweeney for their care and compassion for our "Miracle Man." He was born December 3, 1943 in Hitchins,...
Richard Dennis Miskimins
Jun 12, 2020
Richard Dennis Miskimins,70, of Fort Collins, Colorado passed away on Friday, June 12th, 2020, due to complications from a heart attack. He was born to Richard and Gwen Miskimins, on September 1st, 1947 in Laramie, Wyoming. After moving around, his family settled in Arvada, Colorado, where he graduated from Arvada West High School in 1967. Richard then moved to Fort...
Larry Ray Dreiling
Jun 10, 2020
Larry Ray Dreiling, 70, of LaPorte, died June 10, 2020 at home surrounded by family. Larry is survived by his son Tad Dreiling (Sandra Geling) of Johnstown; daughter Lori (Twain) Sauvageau of Livermore; daughter Jennifer (Chris) Grounds of Wellington; sister Debbie (Phil) James; brother Joe (Dianne) Dreiling; sister Suzy Dreiling; brother Tony (Marcie) Dreiling; brother Randy Dreiling; and five grandchildren....
Sara Nelle Covington Young
Jun 7, 2020
Sara Nelle Covington Young, 98, of Panama City Beach, Florida, passed away Sunday, June 7, 2020 at her daughter's home in Loveland, Colorado. She was surrounded by her family and her constant companion dog Harley. Sara was born May 21, 1922 to John Dixon and Ethel Covington in Elba, Alabama. Her parents were school teachers. Called "Sister" by her three...
Ralph Louis Burtis
Jun 5, 2020
Ralph Louis Burtis, 71 died Friday, June 5, 2020 in his Wellington home surrounded by the love of his wife, Susanne and his children, Ryan & Sarah. Born and raised on Long Island, NY, the son of Ben and Grace (Dornhoefer) Burtis. He remained there until 2018, when he relocated his family to Wellington, Colorado. From a young age Ralph...
Henry Warren Brandsma
Jun 5, 2020
Henry Warren Brandsma died in his home surrounded by family on Friday, June 5, two days short of his 68th birthday following a short battle with leukemia. Warren was born June 7, 1952 in Denver, CO to Henry "Hank" and Clasina Brandsma, the second of four children. He moved from Denver to Fort Collins shortly before marrying Glenda Cady on...
Brian Mather Kent
May 19, 2020
Brian M. Kent passed away on May 19, 2020 after unexpectedly being diagnosed with cancer less than a week earlier. Brian was born in 1941 to Edward and Dorothy Kent. He was the middle child and had two sisters, Jean and Beth. Brian grew up in Wexford, Pennsylvania where he spent his time outdoors, tormenting his mother with snakes and...
David Lavern Hruby
May 15, 2020
David LaVern Hruby, 73, of Fort Collins, Colorado entered eternal life on May 15, 2020 at Poudre Valley Hospital. David was born October 6, 1946 in Fremont, Nebraska to Dominic and Tillie (Dostal) Hruby. He was the eldest of 7 children. He enjoyed any activity that involved motors and gears and was particularly fond of tractors of all makes and...
Megan Louise Baker
May 14, 2020
Megan Louise Baker passed away on May 14, 2020 at the age of 56 from cancer. She is survived by her husband, John Bender, stepson Leo Bender of Fort Collins; stepdaughter Erin Bender of Haleiwa, HI; parents Byron and Margery Baker of Fort Collins; sister Patressa Pojar and brother Geoff Baker both of Fort Collins; and sister Kirsten Baker of...
Gerald William Bettenhausen
May 12, 2020
Gerald William Bettenhausen, 64, of Fort Collins, died at home on Tuesday, May 12, 2020. Known as Jerry, or Big Jer to many, he was well loved and will be missed. Jerry was born in Joliet, Illinois on September 3, 1955 to parents Albert and Bernadine Bettenhausen. He grew up in New Lenox, IL and graduated from Lincoln Way High...
Richard "Dick" Lee Flot
May 11, 2020
Richard "Dick" Lee Flot passed away peacefully at Poudre Valley Hospital on May 11, 2020, at the age of 86. Dick is survived by his beautiful, loving wife Ann Flot; children Shawna Eisele (Bill), Kristi Savignano (Jon), Laurie Flot, and Mike Flot (Amy); grandchildren Connor Church (Olivia), Elizabeth Schmidt, Olivia Flot, and Nicolas Savignano. He was preceded in death by...
Mark Andrew Ruybal Ii
May 10, 2020
On Sunday, May 10, 2020, Mark Andrew Ruybal II, loving son, brother, grandson, uncle, cousin, nephew and friend passed away at the age of 33. Mark was born on December 12, 1986 in Denver, Colorado to Mark Andrew Ruybal Sr. and Tina Kiernan (Hugunin) and was raised along with his brother Jude, with the loving care of Dawn Galbreath (Ruybal)....
