Obituaries

Feb 15, 2026

Feb 9, 2026

Jaquelyn “Jackie” Wiggins died February 9, 2026, at Medical Center of the Rockies with her husband and daughters by her side.

Jackie was born in Atlanta, Nebraska to Floyd and Doris (Erickson) Johnson on February 3, 1954. Jackie was the middle child of 5. Jackie was a graduate of Hastings High School and at 18, moved with her parents and younger...

Feb 8, 2026

Jan 27, 2026

John Muirhead III, age 86, passed away peacefully on January 27, 2026, at his home in Severance, Colorado. 

John was born on December 13, 1939, in Central Falls, Rhode Island. He grew up in Arizona and Utah, experiences that shaped his love for the outdoors and hard work. He graduated from Brigham Young High School in Provo, Utah, in 1957, and...

Jan 26, 2026

Charles S Schmidt Sr November 12, 1948 – January 26, 2026 

Charles S Schmidt Sr “Charlie” age 77, passed away at home surrounded by his family in Windsor, Colorado. 

He was born November 12, 1948, in Chicago, Illinois to Frank and Opal (Robinson) Schmidt.

 Moving to Lakemoor/ Lilymoor area as a child, he attended McHenry schools. 

Charles married Susan (Johnson) in 1972 and spent...

Jan 25, 2026

Gordon Margheim, 77, of Eaton (formerly of Windsor), Colorado, passed away peacefully on January 25, 2026, at Poudre Valley Hospital in Fort Collins after a long and courageous battle with cancer. A longtime member of Bethel Lutheran Church, he lived a life defined by faith, love, and family.

Gordon was born on February 26, 1948, in Greeley, Colorado, to George and...

Jan 25, 2026

Augusta “Gussie” Nygard of Windsor, Colorado, passed away at home surrounded by family on January 25, 2026.



Gussie was born on August 4, 1927, in Flat Bush, New York, to Sigrid and Hjalmar Samuelsen. During the Great Depression, she spent several years of her early childhood in Norway. After returning to the United States, she lived in Connecticut before moving back...

Jan 23, 2026

Laura Louise McElhinney, born November 8, 1971, passed away on January 23, 2026. Laura was a devoted mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend whose life was defined by loyalty, kindness, and an unwavering commitment to those she loved.

Laura was the beloved mother of Bret McElhinney (wife Catherine) and Colton McElhinney (wife Maggie). She cared deeply for her sons and...

Jan 22, 2026

Jan 18, 2026

Hilario H Salazar, (Larry) 77, of Greeley, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Sunday January 18th at 1:45pm, after battling cancer for 16 years. Larry was born February 17, 1948, in Del Rio, Texas, to Hilario H. and Maria D. Hernandez Salazar.

Larry migrated from Texas and made Colorado his home, where his life changed in the most important...

Jan 17, 2026

Jan 10, 2026

John Francis Vittone, 97, died peacefully, Saturday, January 10th, in Loveland, Colorado, with his children and their families by his side. He was born in New York City on June 3, 1928.

John was preceded in death by his wife, Mona Jean Vittone; and his parents, Augusto and Elena Vittone of Masserano, Italy.

He is survived by his three children and their...

Jan 8, 2026

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Jan 5, 2026

Dec 29, 2025

Dec 24, 2025

Hayden John Burenheide was born March 14, 2002 and went home on December 24, 2025. He was a bright shining star who will always be remembered for his kind heart, love for others and his zest for life.

He was a tenacious soul who faced many health challenges in the short-time he was here. He was a determined young-man and was...

Dec 23, 2025

Dec 18, 2025

Thomas “Tom” Herbert Taylor, 62, of Windsor, Colorado, passed away on December 18, 2025, at Poudre Valley Hospital after a courageous battle with kidney cancer, with his wife and daughter by his side.

He was born on January 15, 1963, in Rapid City, South Dakota, to Herbert and Harriet Taylor.

Tom was a devoted husband, loving father, and cherished family man. In...

Dec 16, 2025

Melvin (known as Mel by family and friends) Unrein, age 74, of Windsor, Colorado, passed away on December 16, 2025, at his home surrounded by loved ones.

He was born on July 6, 1951, in Hayes, Kansas, to Cyril and Mary (Kuhn) Unrein. The family moved to Colorado when he was 1. He was one of 15 children: 8 boys and...

Dec 16, 2025

Audrey Mavis Edwards, 84, of Windsor, CO, passed away at Memorial Park Memory Care surrounded by her daughter. She was born on December 9, 1941, in Lexington, NE, to Dale and Elma Wood.

Audrey was an award-winning artist whose creativity touched many. She was a gifted storyteller, a generous laugh giver, and a devoted gatherer of friends, bringing warmth and connection...