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Obituary: Ronald Lord

February 22, 1934 – April 4, 2025  Former long time local Ron Lord died April 4, 2025 at his home in Texas.He was 91 years old. He is survived by his wife Judy Lord, daughters...


Obituary: Marina Salas Mays

July 3, 1947 – March 27, 2025  It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Marina Salas Mays, who died surrounded by family on March 27, 2025 at the...


Obituary: Gerry Huttrer

February 28, 1939 – March 25, 2025  Gerry Huttrer skied Vail for his “Last Run” the morning of March 25, 2025. Born February 28, 1939 in New Rochelle, NY, he attended Dartmouth College, played hockey...


Obituary: Randy Guerriero

October 27, 1946 – April 6, 2025  Randall Michael Guerriero, age 78, passed away peacefully at his home in The Villages, Florida on April 6, 2025. Randy was born in Detroit, MI, on October 27,...


Obituary: Maritta Pierce

July 31, 1936 – March 14, 2025  It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Maritta Florstedt Pierce, who died peacefully at her home on March 14, 2025, at...


Obituary: Gail Newman

March 17, 1939 – December 5, 2024  Gail Newman fought an amazing battle to thrive and live a wildly unique ride of life. Over the years, she overcame breast cancer, a stroke, survived multiple bouts...


Obituary: Steve Kirkpatrick

March 13, 1957 – January 7, 2025  Longtime Vail Valley resident Steve Kirkpatrick passed away on Jan. 7, 2025. He worked throughout the valley as a drywall finisher, specializing in high-end homes. Many of those...


Obituary: Pauline Mae Duerkop

April 23, 1938 – March 28, 2025  Pauline passed away peacefully on the morning of March 28, 2025, holding the hand of her youngest daughter, Pam. Her last days were filled with loving family visits...


Obituary: Luc Meyer

April 29, 1942 – February 28, 2025  Luc Meyer had a passionate joie de vivre that fueled him to explore every corner of the world and pursue the American dream with steadfast determination. He was relentless in...


Obituary: Margaret Jean (“Peggy”) Buchannan

July 11, 1932 – February 12, 2025  It is with sadness that we announce the passing of our mother Peggy, who provided joy to all who met her and left us peacefully on February 12,...



Obituary: Alice Hartle

– March 6, 2025  Charlene Alice Hartle (Pierce), 85, passed away on March 6th, 2025, in Loveland, Colorado. She was born on November 17th, 1939, in Denver, Colorado, to Charlie and Alice Pierce. Charlene was...


Obituary: Margaret “Peggy” Thompson

October 12, 1950 – March 5, 2025  Margaret (Kit, Peg, Peggy) Thompson was a radiant force of love, kindness, and joy. Surrounded by the love of her family, she was deeply cherished by her brother,...


Obituary: John Mark Sweeny

January 17, 1944 – March 5, 2025  John Mark Sweeny, late of Vail, Colorado, passed away on the morning of Wednesday, March 5, 2025. Mark was born in Boston, Massachusetts, the first son of Capt....


Obituary: F. Leland Franz

January 21, 1928 – January 24, 2025 | F. Leland Franz of Edwards passed away January 24, 2025, three days after his 97th birthday. Leland was born in Hutchinson, Kansas in January 1928. He attended...


Obituary: Anneliese Freeman

December 3, 1938 – February 28, 2025  Anneliese Freeman passed peacefully in her Vail, CO, home on Friday, February 28, 2025. Anneliese Freeman was born in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany, to Ferdinand and Emma Meggl. She is...


Obituary: Brian T. Bell

February 3, 1992 – March 1, 2025 · Brian T. Bell passed away peacefully on March 1, surrounded by his loving family, after a courageous battle with cancer. Raised in Peabody, Massachusetts, Brian made Vail...


Obituary: Janet K. Beals

May 1, 1949 – October 15, 2024 Janet K. Beals, 75, passed away unexpectedly on October 15, 2024 in Edwards, CO. Born May 1, 1949 in Plainfield, NJ, she lived in Fanwood NJ, was graduated...


Obituary: David E. Nelson

October 21, 1948 – October 15, 2024 David E. Nelson, 75, passed away October 15, 2024 in Edwards, CO of a respiratory illness. David was born in Portland, ME, where he attended public schools. At...


Obituary: Kay Ann Wilhelm

April 4, 1934 – February 2, 2025 With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Kay Ann (Goforth; Gatz) Wilhelm, who left this world on 2 February 2025 at the age of 90 in Parker,...