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Richard Carey Payne

Richard Carey Payne Born March 16, 1947 Died November 18, 2025 Richard Carey Payne, 78, died November 18, 2025, peacefully at his home in Pueblo West, Colorado, where he retired after living for many years in California, Arizona, and Ohio. Born March 16, 1947, in Illinois, he was a loving and devoted Husband to Linda, [...]

Frances “Frannie” McKim / “Hope” Ramirez

Frances “Frannie” McKim / “Hope” RamirezFebruary 11, 1936 – November 10, 2025 Frances McKim—known as “Frannie” to her family in her early years and later as “Hope” to the many people whose lives she touched—passed away peacefully on November 10, 2025, surrounded by love. Born on February 11, 1936, to Martha and Oliver McKim, she was the seventh of [...]

Philip J. Appelhans

Philip J. AppelhansApril 27, 1954 – November 6, 2025 Philip “Phil” J. Appelhans was called home to be with the Lord on November 6, 2025, at 2:37 p.m. He was born on April 27, 1954, in Sidney, Nebraska, to John and Learra Appelhans. Phil is survived by his son, Jeffrey (Katy) Appelhans, and his daughter, [...]

Charlie Wayne Cooper

Charlie Wayne Cooper, age 70, peacefully passed away and entered the presence of the Lord on November 9, 2025, in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Born on May 12, 1955, in Aynor, South Carolina, Wayne was the son of the late Charlie and Thelma Cooper. He graduated from Airport High School in 1973 and went on to [...]

Michael B Lang

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Michael B Lang, who left this world peacefully on October 23, 2025, at the age of 78. Born on June 4, 1947, Michael lived a life defined by strength, ingenuity, and quiet generosity. A proud disabled military veteran, Michael served his country with honor [...]

Martina Dora Hernandez

Martina Dora Hernandez, 84, born January 30, 1941, passed away October 28, 2025. Preceded in death by husband Elias Paul Hernandez, parents Sofronia and Seferino Montoya, infant daughter Marcella, brothers Gilbert Montoya, Milton Montoya, Carmel Montoya, Steven Montoya, Max Montoya and sister Frances Montoya. Survived by daughters, Marie Atencio (Roy, NM), Connie (Ruben) Roman (Pueblo), [...]