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Monday, January 16, 2017Ford Ranger, which contained two passengers, lost control on a bridge that had recently iced over.“He (Banks) went out to see if they needed any help,” Pickens said.Shortly after, a Dodge Durango holding seven passengers lost control and became airborne, ultimately slamming into the Ford Ranger and Banks. All but the driver of the Dodge Durango had been drinking, Pickens said.“The driver had a suspended license and no insurance but wasn’t intoxicated,” he said.No open containers were found in the vehicle.The fatal crash is currently under investigation, Pickens said.Worthington Creek Bridge, off Interstate 77, was covered by ice, Pickens said. The area had received a weather alert Friday for rain and snow.“Everything went to crap around midnight. Bridges iced over …” he said.Wood County Sheriff’s Office responded to 28 crashes in the area from 12 a.m. Friday to 12 p.m. on Saturday. By Saturday afternoon, temperatures had warmed to nearly 60 degrees Fahrenheit, he said.Wappner Funeral Directors and Crematory on South Diamond Street will hold calling hours Wednesday from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. and a funeral service Thursday at 10 a.m.According to Banks' obituary, he graduated from Lucas High School and Pioneer Career and Technology Center in 1983. He was currently employed at Cowen Truck Line. "Scott took every opportunity to help out others and touched the lives of many stranded motorists throughout his career. He would never leave someone stranded or alone and was an angel to those he helped. He felt it was his duty to protect others," reads his obituary posted Monday at www.richlandsource.com.
Monday, January 02, 2017Ford Ranger, which contained two passengers, lost control on a bridge that had recently iced over.“He (Banks) went out to see if they needed any help,” Pickens said.Shortly after, a Dodge Durango holding seven passengers lost control and became airborne, ultimately slamming into the Ford Ranger and Banks. All but the driver of the Dodge Durango had been drinking, Pickens said.“The driver had a suspended license and no insurance but wasn’t intoxicated,” he said.No open containers were found in the vehicle.The fatal crash is currently under investigation, Pickens said.Worthington Creek Bridge, off Interstate 77, was covered by ice, Pickens said. The area had received a weather alert Friday for rain and snow.“Everything went to crap around midnight. Bridges iced over …” he said.Wood County Sheriff’s Office responded to 28 crashes in the area from 12 a.m. Friday to 12 p.m. on Saturday. By Saturday afternoon, temperatures had warmed to nearly 60 degrees Fahrenheit, he said.Wappner Funeral Directors and Crematory on South Diamond Street will hold calling hours Wednesday from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. and a funeral service Thursday at 10 a.m.According to Banks' obituary, he graduated from Lucas High School and Pioneer Career and Technology Center in 1983. He was currently employed at Cowen Truck Line. "Scott took every opportunity to help out others and touched the lives of many stranded motorists throughout his career. He would never leave someone stranded or alone and was an angel to those he helped. He felt it was his duty to protect others," reads his obituary posted Monday at www.richlandsource.com.This ...
Monday, November 21, 2016Palms, California; one daughter, Natalie Faber-Padmos of Singapore; his mother, Dorothy Faber of Grand Junction; one brother, Terry L. Faber of Grand Junction; one sister, Sharon McDonald of Durango; and one grandchild.Memorial contributions to HopeWest, 3090B N. 12th St., Grand Junction 81506.¦ René Ann Heinrich, 54, Grand Junction, died Nov. 14, 2016, at her home. Services will take place at 1 p.m Saturday at Brown’s Cremation and Funeral Home.She was an administrative assistant.Survivors include one son, Jordan Smith of Grand Junction; two daughters, Meghan Yaskoweak, and Taylor Smith, both of Grand Junction; her mother, Patricia Treacy of Montrose; two brothers, Steven Treacy of Thornton and Joe Treacy of Higdon, Alabama; one sister, Cathleen Treacy of Aspen; and three grandchildren.Memorial contributions to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Western Slope Office, 521 Rood Ave., Grand Junction 81501, or to a charity of one’s choice.¦ Kendall James Olson, 68, El Jebel, died Nov. 12, 2016 in Grand Junction.No services will take place at this time.He was a marble and stone fabricator.Survivors include his wife, Rosemary; one son, Tristin of El Jebel; two daughters, Vanessa Olson of Glenwood Springs, and Luvesa Beauchamp of Aurora; his mother, Ramona Olson of Frederick; two brothers, Terry Olson of Tulsa, Oklahoma, and David Olson of Frederick; one sister, Kathy Olson of Rifle; and one grandchild.¦ Sutton John Powers, 54, Palisade, died Nov. 10, 2016, at his home.Services will take place at 11 a.m. Thursday at Brown’s Cremation and Funeral Service.He was an insurance salesman.Survivors include one son, Tyler of Grand Junction; two daughters, Brittny O’Hara and Hannah Walton, both of Grand Junction; his mother, Joan Powers of Denver; three brothers, Clay Powers of Denver and Ralph Powers and Matt Powers, both of Fruita; one sister, Paige Cosby of Grand Junction; and five grandchildren.
Monday, November 07, 2016Salvador Manzanares Sr., 76, of Cheyenne passed away peacefully Oct. 29 at his home. He was born Dec. 15, 1939, in Durango, Colo. He served in the Army National Guard and was a custodian for the city of Cheyenne prior to his retirement.He was preceded in death by his parents, Georgia and Martin Manzanares; brothers, Pat Manzanares and Sam Manzanares; and sisters, Frances Lucero, Annie Manzanares and Irene Parker.He is survived by his life-long partner, Kathy Plymire; sons, Salvador (John) Manzanares Jr., Steve Manzanares (Julie), Richard Manzanares, Victor Manzanares and Jason (Billy Jo) Manzanares; brothers, Fermin (Barbara) Manzanares, John Manzanares and Robert (Kathy) Manzanares; sisters, Mary (Jerry) Roybal and Rosie Rich; seven grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.Private services were held Nov. 1 with cremation following. Services are under the direction of Schrader, Aragon and Jacoby Funeral Home.This is a paid obituary.
Monday, October 10, 2016Steward.comMaria ContrerasSept. 13, 1980-Oct. 5, 2016Age: 36Residence: GreeleyMaria Guadalupe (Barragan) Contreras, 36, of Greeley, died Wednesday, Oct.5, 2016. She was born Sept. 13, 1980, in Durango, Mexico, to Guadalupe Barragan Valdivia and Rosa Maria Gurrola Astorga.Maria is survived by sons, D’Angelo, Dominic and Christopher; mother, Rosa Maria (Luis) Gonzales; sisters, Virginia Barragan and Oralia (Jake) Morales; brothers, Jose (Anatalia) Salgado, Israel (Whitney) Gonzales, Luis A. (Candida) Gonzales and Sergio Salgado; and brother-in-law, James.Visitation will be 2-5 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2016, with Recitation of the Rosary at 4 p.m. both at Stoddard Funeral Home, 3205 28th St., Greeley. Mass of Christian Burial will be 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2016, at Saint Peter’s Catholic Church, 1112 9th Ave., Greeley. Interment Sunset Memorial Gardens, 3400 28th St., Greeley.Please sign the online guestbook at www.stoddardsunset.com.Ron EhrlichMarch 2, 1942-Oct. 1, 2016Age: 74Residence: MillikenRon Ehrlich, 74, of Milliken passed away at his home on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2016. He was born to Otto and Esther (Hergert) Ehrlich on March 2, 1942, in Windsor where he grew up and graduated from Windsor High School in 1961. He then attended UNC for two years.On May 4, 1963, he married Karen Siegfried.He co-owned Ehrlich Feedlot with his father, brother and son until 1987 when he began his career developing property and later getting into real estate sales throughout northern Colorado.Ron coached Little League baseball, softball and football for a number of years and was a member of the Mad Russian men’s golf league and the Loveland Elks Lodge.He enjoyed camping and fishing, was a practical jokester, loved the Denver Broncos but most enjoyed time with his family and attending his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren’s activities.Survivors include his children, LeRon (Lori) Ehrlich of Milliken and Shae (John) Courrejou of Mead; as well as their mother, Karen Ehrlich of Johnstown; four grandchildren, Nick (Maria) Ehrlich, Christopher, Zach and Bryson Courrejou; two great-grandchildren, Emma Rose and Annabelle Ehrlich; brother, Bob (Katie) Ehrlich of Milliken; and nieces and nephews.He was preceded in death by his parents and a grandson, Waylon Ehrlich.Services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, Oct. 10, 2016, at the Johnstown United Methodist Church, 108 King Ave., with a reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to the Waylon Ehrlich FFA Scholarship Foundation in care of Adamson Funeral & Cremation Services, 2000 47th Ave., Greeley, Colo. 80634. Friends may leave condolences at adamsonchapels.com.Ronald Richard TidballJuly 13, 1930-Sept. 29, 2016Age: 86Residence: Colorado SpringsRonald Richard Tidball, 86, died Sept. 29, 2016, in Colorado Springs, Colo.He was born July 13, 1930, in Greeley to Claude Lester and Marilla Damaris (White) Tidball.A resident of Colorado Springs, Ronald worked as a research scientist for the USGS.He is survived by his wife, Jean Tidball; two daughters, Lory Rhine and Linnea O’Mealy; a son, Richard Tidball; and his five grandchildren.Memorial Service, 2 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 5, 2016, First Congregational Church United Church of Christ, 20 East St. Vrain St., Colorado Springs, Colo. 80903.Stanley Williamsp class="GDT-GDT TRIBUTE...
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Monday, January 16, 2017Ford Ranger, which contained two passengers, lost control on a bridge that had recently iced over.“He (Banks) went out to see if they needed any help,” Pickens said.Shortly after, a Dodge Durango holding seven passengers lost control and became airborne, ultimately slamming into the Ford Ranger and Banks. All but the driver of the Dodge Durango had been drinking, Pickens said.“The driver had a suspended license and no insurance but wasn’t intoxicated,” he said.No open containers were found in the vehicle.The fatal crash is currently under investigation, Pickens said.Worthington Creek Bridge, off Interstate 77, was covered by ice, Pickens said. The area had received a weather alert Friday for rain and snow.“Everything went to crap around midnight. Bridges iced over …” he said.Wood County Sheriff’s Office responded to 28 crashes in the area from 12 a.m. Friday to 12 p.m. on Saturday. By Saturday afternoon, temperatures had warmed to nearly 60 degrees Fahrenheit, he said.Wappner Funeral Directors and Crematory on South Diamond Street will hold calling hours Wednesday from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. and a funeral service Thursday at 10 a.m.According to Banks' obituary, he graduated from Lucas High School and Pioneer Career and Technology Center in 1983. He was currently employed at Cowen Truck Line. "Scott took every opportunity to help out others and touched the lives of many stranded motorists throughout his career. He would never leave someone stranded or alone and was an angel to those he helped. He felt it was his duty to protect others," reads his obituary posted Monday at www.richlandsource.com.
Monday, January 02, 2017Ford Ranger, which contained two passengers, lost control on a bridge that had recently iced over.“He (Banks) went out to see if they needed any help,” Pickens said.Shortly after, a Dodge Durango holding seven passengers lost control and became airborne, ultimately slamming into the Ford Ranger and Banks. All but the driver of the Dodge Durango had been drinking, Pickens said.“The driver had a suspended license and no insurance but wasn’t intoxicated,” he said.No open containers were found in the vehicle.The fatal crash is currently under investigation, Pickens said.Worthington Creek Bridge, off Interstate 77, was covered by ice, Pickens said. The area had received a weather alert Friday for rain and snow.“Everything went to crap around midnight. Bridges iced over …” he said.Wood County Sheriff’s Office responded to 28 crashes in the area from 12 a.m. Friday to 12 p.m. on Saturday. By Saturday afternoon, temperatures had warmed to nearly 60 degrees Fahrenheit, he said.Wappner Funeral Directors and Crematory on South Diamond Street will hold calling hours Wednesday from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. and a funeral service Thursday at 10 a.m.According to Banks' obituary, he graduated from Lucas High School and Pioneer Career and Technology Center in 1983. He was currently employed at Cowen Truck Line. "Scott took every opportunity to help out others and touched the lives of many stranded motorists throughout his career. He would never leave someone stranded or alone and was an angel to those he helped. He felt it was his duty to protect others," reads his obituary posted Monday at www.richlandsource.com.This ...
Monday, November 21, 2016Palms, California; one daughter, Natalie Faber-Padmos of Singapore; his mother, Dorothy Faber of Grand Junction; one brother, Terry L. Faber of Grand Junction; one sister, Sharon McDonald of Durango; and one grandchild.Memorial contributions to HopeWest, 3090B N. 12th St., Grand Junction 81506.¦ René Ann Heinrich, 54, Grand Junction, died Nov. 14, 2016, at her home. Services will take place at 1 p.m Saturday at Brown’s Cremation and Funeral Home.She was an administrative assistant.Survivors include one son, Jordan Smith of Grand Junction; two daughters, Meghan Yaskoweak, and Taylor Smith, both of Grand Junction; her mother, Patricia Treacy of Montrose; two brothers, Steven Treacy of Thornton and Joe Treacy of Higdon, Alabama; one sister, Cathleen Treacy of Aspen; and three grandchildren.Memorial contributions to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Western Slope Office, 521 Rood Ave., Grand Junction 81501, or to a charity of one’s choice.¦ Kendall James Olson, 68, El Jebel, died Nov. 12, 2016 in Grand Junction.No services will take place at this time.He was a marble and stone fabricator.Survivors include his wife, Rosemary; one son, Tristin of El Jebel; two daughters, Vanessa Olson of Glenwood Springs, and Luvesa Beauchamp of Aurora; his mother, Ramona Olson of Frederick; two brothers, Terry Olson of Tulsa, Oklahoma, and David Olson of Frederick; one sister, Kathy Olson of Rifle; and one grandchild.¦ Sutton John Powers, 54, Palisade, died Nov. 10, 2016, at his home.Services will take place at 11 a.m. Thursday at Brown’s Cremation and Funeral Service.He was an insurance salesman.Survivors include one son, Tyler of Grand Junction; two daughters, Brittny O’Hara and Hannah Walton, both of Grand Junction; his mother, Joan Powers of Denver; three brothers, Clay Powers of Denver and Ralph Powers and Matt Powers, both of Fruita; one sister, Paige Cosby of Grand Junction; and five grandchildren.
Monday, November 07, 2016Salvador Manzanares Sr., 76, of Cheyenne passed away peacefully Oct. 29 at his home. He was born Dec. 15, 1939, in Durango, Colo. He served in the Army National Guard and was a custodian for the city of Cheyenne prior to his retirement.He was preceded in death by his parents, Georgia and Martin Manzanares; brothers, Pat Manzanares and Sam Manzanares; and sisters, Frances Lucero, Annie Manzanares and Irene Parker.He is survived by his life-long partner, Kathy Plymire; sons, Salvador (John) Manzanares Jr., Steve Manzanares (Julie), Richard Manzanares, Victor Manzanares and Jason (Billy Jo) Manzanares; brothers, Fermin (Barbara) Manzanares, John Manzanares and Robert (Kathy) Manzanares; sisters, Mary (Jerry) Roybal and Rosie Rich; seven grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.Private services were held Nov. 1 with cremation following. Services are under the direction of Schrader, Aragon and Jacoby Funeral Home.This is a paid obituary.
Monday, October 10, 2016Steward.comMaria ContrerasSept. 13, 1980-Oct. 5, 2016Age: 36Residence: GreeleyMaria Guadalupe (Barragan) Contreras, 36, of Greeley, died Wednesday, Oct.5, 2016. She was born Sept. 13, 1980, in Durango, Mexico, to Guadalupe Barragan Valdivia and Rosa Maria Gurrola Astorga.Maria is survived by sons, D’Angelo, Dominic and Christopher; mother, Rosa Maria (Luis) Gonzales; sisters, Virginia Barragan and Oralia (Jake) Morales; brothers, Jose (Anatalia) Salgado, Israel (Whitney) Gonzales, Luis A. (Candida) Gonzales and Sergio Salgado; and brother-in-law, James.Visitation will be 2-5 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2016, with Recitation of the Rosary at 4 p.m. both at Stoddard Funeral Home, 3205 28th St., Greeley. Mass of Christian Burial will be 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2016, at Saint Peter’s Catholic Church, 1112 9th Ave., Greeley. Interment Sunset Memorial Gardens, 3400 28th St., Greeley.Please sign the online guestbook at www.stoddardsunset.com.Ron EhrlichMarch 2, 1942-Oct. 1, 2016Age: 74Residence: MillikenRon Ehrlich, 74, of Milliken passed away at his home on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2016. He was born to Otto and Esther (Hergert) Ehrlich on March 2, 1942, in Windsor where he grew up and graduated from Windsor High School in 1961. He then attended UNC for two years.On May 4, 1963, he married Karen Siegfried.He co-owned Ehrlich Feedlot with his father, brother and son until 1987 when he began his career developing property and later getting into real estate sales throughout northern Colorado.Ron coached Little League baseball, softball and football for a number of years and was a member of the Mad Russian men’s golf league and the Loveland Elks Lodge.He enjoyed camping and fishing, was a practical jokester, loved the Denver Broncos but most enjoyed time with his family and attending his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren’s activities.Survivors include his children, LeRon (Lori) Ehrlich of Milliken and Shae (John) Courrejou of Mead; as well as their mother, Karen Ehrlich of Johnstown; four grandchildren, Nick (Maria) Ehrlich, Christopher, Zach and Bryson Courrejou; two great-grandchildren, Emma Rose and Annabelle Ehrlich; brother, Bob (Katie) Ehrlich of Milliken; and nieces and nephews.He was preceded in death by his parents and a grandson, Waylon Ehrlich.Services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, Oct. 10, 2016, at the Johnstown United Methodist Church, 108 King Ave., with a reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to the Waylon Ehrlich FFA Scholarship Foundation in care of Adamson Funeral & Cremation Services, 2000 47th Ave., Greeley, Colo. 80634. Friends may leave condolences at adamsonchapels.com.Ronald Richard TidballJuly 13, 1930-Sept. 29, 2016Age: 86Residence: Colorado SpringsRonald Richard Tidball, 86, died Sept. 29, 2016, in Colorado Springs, Colo.He was born July 13, 1930, in Greeley to Claude Lester and Marilla Damaris (White) Tidball.A resident of Colorado Springs, Ronald worked as a research scientist for the USGS.He is survived by his wife, Jean Tidball; two daughters, Lory Rhine and Linnea O’Mealy; a son, Richard Tidball; and his five grandchildren.Memorial Service, 2 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 5, 2016, First Congregational Church United Church of Christ, 20 East St. Vrain St., Colorado Springs, Colo. 80903.Stanley Williamsp class="GDT-GDT TRIBUTE...
