Obituaries
Frank William Priselac Jr.
Oct 5, 1933 - May 22, 2023
Frank William Priselac, Jr. beloved teacher, brother, father, proud grandfather (Papa) and husband, passed into eternal rest on May 22, 2023. Frank was a dedicated English teacher who taught students in the Mapleton Public Schools for fifty years. He was a champion educator who advocated for public education and the poor. He is the son…
Norma Irene Schalk
Mar 27, 1931 - May 21, 2023
Norma Schalk was born Norma Irene McKinney, March 27, 1931 in Red Vale Colorado. She was raised there with her 3 brothers, Ivan, Paul and Llyod. She loved where she grew up and one of her favorite things to do was to tell stories about her adventures as a child on the beautiful Western Slope…
Terri Terbrueggen
Oct 9, 1959 - May 19, 2023
Terri Terbrueggen, 63, of Longmont, CO left this world on May 19, 2023. Terri was born on October 9, 1959, to Jim & Sherill Clark in Fort Morgan, CO, and was married to Mike Terbrueggen for 40 years. Terri is survived by her husband and his children whom she helped raise (Cheyenne, Autumn, and Cassidy),…
Richard Wright "Terry" Martin
Jan 9, 1955 - May 18, 2023
Richard Wright Martin (Terry) Austin - Rick Martin 68 years old passed away suddenly in the afternoon of Thursday May 18, 2023 in Leadville, Colorado. He was born in Jackson, Mississippi to Katheryne McDonald Martin Terry (Kitty) and Richard Bastian Martin. After his father died at the age of 26, Rick and his mother moved…
Daniel Jonus Tafoya
Feb 28, 1969 - May 17, 2023
Daniel Jonus Tafoya – February 28, 1969 – May 17, 2023 Our beloved son, brother and friend, passed away on May 17. Daniel is survived by his mother, Katy Asmus, brother, Christopher Tafoya, and sister, Gina Fitzgerald. He was preceded in death by his father, Henry Tafoya. Daniel was a talented musician and enjoyed his…
Sharon Kay Schneekloth
Aug 6, 1942 - May 1, 2023
Sharon Kay Schneekloth, aged 80, passed away peacefully on May 1st, 2023, at her home in Wheat Ridge, Colorado. Sharon was born on August 6th, 1942, in Vinton, Iowa, to Eber “Shorty” and Evelyn (Nelson) Phelps. Sharon was a graduate of Urbana High School in Iowa. She married Gary Lee Schneekloth on Nov. 9th, 1963,…
Dolores Rivas
May 15, 1930 - Apr 30, 2023
Dolores J. (Sandoval) Rivas passed away on April 30th, 2023 at the tender age of 92 just 16 days shy of 93. Loving wife of Eddie (deceased), Mother of Robert (deceased) (Nanette), Janet Cordova (Ray), Ed Jr. (Denise). Cousin/caregiver- David Sandoval; Grandmother of; 9 Grandchildren, 21 Great-grandchildren, 3 Great-great grandchildren. Survived by numerous sisters and…
David Lantzy
Sep 13, 1946 - Apr 30, 2023
David Francis Lantzy – dedicated Daddy, Papa and friend - passed away on April 30th, 2023 after a valiant battle with an aggressive cancer. We are devastated by this huge loss and he will forever be missed by so many. He had a kind soul, a heart of gold, a natural sense of humor and…
