OBITUARIES

Jan 21, 2026

Markel L. Albrecht of Tabernash, CO passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family, on January 21, 2026. Markel was truly a self-made man. After working his way through college, he built a career in the railroad industry, where he was known as an honest and creative dealmaker. Markel mentored many young professionals throughout his tenure as Assistant Vice President...

Jan 21, 2026

)Erik Jon Becker, 41 of Tabernash Colorado passed away January 21, 2026 with his parents and brother at his side. Erik’s courageous and valiant fight against pancreatic cancer began in April 2025 however treatment efforts failed to be successful. Erik will be forever loved and remembered for his larger-than-life personality, his humor and whit, his loyalty and dedication to his...

Jan 20, 2026

Michael J. Brooks (Mike) passed away due to natural causes on January 20, 2026, at his home in Granby, Colorado. Mike was a well-known and beloved resident of Granby and will be forever remembered for his profound love of animals and as a pillar of the community that he served for more than 40 years.

Mike was a native Coloradoan, living...

Jan 2, 2026

On January 2, 2026, Cynthia Cizmek Jones passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family. Cynthia lived a full, generous, and spirited life marked by an unwavering commitment to caring for others.

Born on August 14, 1946, in Bentleyville, Pennsylvania, to George and Margaret (Amos) Cizmek, Cynthia showed early on a determination and drive that would shape her life’s work. After...

Jan 1, 2026

Howard was born on May 25, 1944, to Georgia Alps. He was adopted and raised by Rudy Tekansik, the man he proudly called "Dad." He spent his youth in the Colorado towns of Leadville, Fruita, Palisade, and Grand Junction. At the age of 17, Howard joined the Navy in 1961. He re-enlisted after his initial term, serving his country for...

Nov 19, 2025

Born on June 27, 1980, Ryan Scott Singleton passed away on November 19, 2025, at the age of 45.Some people move through life boldly and leave behind a trail of color, laughter, and meaning.Ryan was one of those rare souls.A culinary visionary. Ryan believed food was an art, a story, an act of love and human connection. He chased authenticity...

Nov 14, 2025

Nov 3, 2025

Joshua Taylor Horsley, 25, a beloved son, brother, grandson, cousin and friend passed away far too soon on November 3, 2025, in Kremmling, Colorado, Josh was born on April 28, 2000 to Thomas Horsley and Crystal Horsley in Denver, Colorado. He was the 2nd oldest child and his parents only son.

Josh was such a pleasant, happy boy to be around....

Sep 28, 2025

Michael Lynn Walker was born on June 17th, 1954 to Carol New and Clarence Walker. Michael was born and raised on a ranch in Fort Morgan, Colorado. In 1972, Michael completed a GED program with Western Wyoming Community College in Rock Springs, Wyoming and went on to obtain a CDL that contained Hazmat and tanker endorsements from Midwest Technical Institute...

Sep 19, 2025

Yvonne L Knox passed away peacefully on September 19th, 2025 at the Kremmling Memorial Hospital.

Born Yvonne Louise Christiansen to her parents Wallace Albert and Minnie Alice Christiansen on December 4th, 1938. She married Ivan C. Knox on March 10th, 1957, and the family grew with the births of her daughter Marlynn and a son, Mike.

Grand County was her home for...

Sep 8, 2025

Brenden Charles Wilsey, 33, of Kremmling, Colorado, left this world far too soon on September 8, 2025. 

He was born on May 8, 1992, in Steamboat Springs to Keith and Mary Wilsey. From the very beginning, his heart shone brightly.

He graduated from West Grand High School in 2010. He worked for the family carpet cleaning business on and off throughout the...

Aug 23, 2025

Geneva Sherman was born Geneva Constance Rasmussen on September 17, 1930, on the family farm near Brunswick, Nebraska. Geneva passed quietly on August 23, 2025, with her three sons and their spouses, Marshall and Linda, Mike and Brenda and Rich and Judy along with granddaughter Shelly and husband Brady, at her bedside. She was born among two brothers and three...

Aug 22, 2025

Brian Jerome Bullock, of Fraser, Colorado, passed away on Friday August 22, 2025 at the age of 40. He was born on November 25, 1984, in Washington, D.C., to loving parents Jerry Bullock and Alice Gresham Bullock.

Brian was a friend to all who knew him, and he had a laugh that filled the room with joy. His short journey on...

Aug 1, 2025

Craig Schmuck, beloved father and friend, passed away on Friday, August 1st, 2025. 

Born on September 5th, 1953, to Chuck and Barbara Schmuck at the old clinic on Tunnel Road in Grand Lake, CO, Craig lived a life filled with laughter, love, and kindness. Craig was a devoted father to his son, Ben, with whom he shared a special bond. A...

Jul 20, 2025

On Sunday, July 20th, at 12:37 am., Victor Hugo Zapata Galindo's brave fight against cancer came to a peaceful end, surrounded by loved ones - a true celebration of his life and legacy. His remarkable six-month journey was a powerful reminder of his unwavering strength and courage. Victor's warm smile and the beautiful way he would say "BYEEE!" will be deeply...

Jul 14, 2025

Patsy Ann Rogers came into this world in the small town of Belle, Missouri. She lived there for a while, and eventually her family relocated to Fraser, Colorado.

Patsy had 7 children, 5 girls and 2 boys, along with 15 grandchildren, and 16 great grandchildren.

Patsy was a character and loved to sing to anyone who would listen. She loved to dance...

Jul 10, 2025

Eileen (Endres) Waldow passed from the life she loved in Fraser, CO, to join her husband (Tom), family members, and friends who have gone before her. 

Her proudest moments in life centered around her family: daughter Aila (Asa) Holley and children Atticus, Roark, Eowyn, and Almanzo, daughter Tina Prothero and children Marston, Stella and Will, and son Nick (Caroline) Waldow and...

Jul 6, 2025

It is with a heavy heart and extreme love that we announce the unexpected passing of an amazing Husband, Father, Grandfather and Friend, Richard "Rick" John Petrie on July 6th, 2025 in Grand Lake Colorado.

Rick's life was filled with Love, Laughter, Family, Great Friends and many accomplishments. He was born September 26th 1967 to Harry(Edie) and Opal(Henry) Petrie. He was...

Jul 2, 2025

Richard Scott Magruder, beloved brother and devoted father, died of natural causes during a family vacation in Colorado on July 2, 2025. A retired attorney, he was 73.

Rick graduated from Kansas City Missouri’s Southwest High School in 1970 and received his B.A. from the University of Missouri in 1974, going on to earn his J.D. degree at the MU Law...

Jun 26, 2025

Christopher Eldredge—beloved father, CPa (grandpa), son, brother, cousin, uncle, and friend—passed away on Thursday, June 26, 2025, at the age of 64, following complications from a pulmonary embolism associated with small cell prostate cancer. True to form, he passed in the most Christopher way imaginable: while traveling in beautiful Winter Park, Colorado, preparing for a weekend of live music.

A proud...