Posts published in “Obituaries”

Clyde Lynell Couchman passed away in Calexico, CA on August 29, 2024, at the age of 89. Clyde was born on November 28, 1934 in Cripple Creek, CO.  He spent his formative years in Kim, CO and graduated from Kim High School.  Following graduation he served in the US Marine Corp.  Following…

Larry A. Wold age 87 passed away on October 8, 2024 at Mt. San Rafael Hospital. He was born on February 27, 1937 to Alvin O Wold and Jean (Terrell) Wold in Kremmling, Colorado. Larry was a highschool graduate of Kremmling High in 1955 and entered into (by draft) the…

Estevan Carlos “Steve” Fernandez ( January 24, 1925 – October 4, 2024 ) After 99 years of an incredibly full life, on October 4, 2024, Estevan “Steve” Carlos Fernandez passed away surrounded by family and loved ones, in Raton, New Mexico. During his nearly century on earth, Estevan was known…

Phyllis Bludworth ( October 15, 1931 – October 8, 2024 ) Phyllis Bludworth, born October 15, 1931, passed away October 8, 2024, in Raton, NM at the age of 92.  Born in Los Angeles, CA, Phyllis moved with family to Albuquerque, NM in 1954, and in 2019 she moved to…

Flora Ortiz, 95, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 6, 2024. Born on October 28, 1928, in Spearman, Texas, she moved to Trinidad, Colorado, as a young child and lived there for the remainder of her life. Flora was predeceased by her beloved infant son, Ruben Anthony Ortiz; her husband,…

Darlene Vigil (Dee) 70, passed away peacefully on October 10th, 2024,  at home with family and friends by her side. She was born on January 22, 1954, in Trinidad, CO to Pete and Cecilia Santistevan.  Darlene married Donnie Vigil. She is survived by her husband Tony Santistevan, her Daughter Dawn Joy Vigil…

Sam Maniscalco was born on October 27, 1939, in the early hours of the morning to Mary (Valenti) and Sam Maniscalco Sr. at their home in Trinidad, Colorado. He entered his eternal life on October 8, 2024. Sam’s physical strength was enraged by cancer; however, his spiritual strength remained strong.…

Barbara Burrescia passed away on her birthday, October 3, 2024, at the Trinidad Legacy where she had resided for the past 3.5 years. She was born in Trinidad, Colorado, to Bart Dongaro and Josephine Gentilini. She attended area schools graduating from Trinidad High School and then Trinidad State Junior College…

Willa Mae Gartside February 9, 1923 – October 6, 2024 Willa Gartside was born in Trinidad, Colorado to George and Zella Lott, and was a lifelong resident of Trinidad, Colorado.  She graduated from Trinidad High School in 1941 along with 181 students.  After high school, she began working at Jamieson’s Department…