Obituaries
Cheri Gale Broach
July 23, 2026- July 12, 2026
It is with heavy hearts and deep gratitude for the time we were blessed to share with her that we announce the passing of Cheri Gale Broach, who passed away on Sunday, July 12, 2026, at the age of 69.
Born on July 23, 1956, in Wray, Colorado, Cheri lived a resilient life rooted in love. She found joy in life's simple moments and devoted herself wholeheartedly to the people she cherished most.
Paul William Nelson
March 7, 1952 - July 13, 2026
It all started when Paul was born on March 7, 1952, in Minneapolis, Minnesota to William H and Jean Nelson. His family moved to Grand Junction, Colorado, when he was about a year old, so he claims his status as a native.
Timothy Patrick Irvin
September 29, 1949 - July 9, 2026
Our family is saddened to share the death of Timothy Patrick Irvin. A true larger-than-life personality who was deeply loved and will be immensely missed by fans, friends, and family. Timothy Patrick, known to many as “Stinky,” was born in Bloomington, Illinois, on September 29th, 1946, with red hair and golden eyelashes. He liked to say he came from Bloomington and that's “about as close to Normal as you can get”. In 1976, he moved out west with his family, and of course, his band, Timothy P. and the Rural Route Three. In the foothills of Colorado, he built a rich and full life of performing and recording music, while he surrounded himself with family, friends, and good times.
Daniel Thomas Foley
March 1, 1957 - July 9, 2026
Dan Foley, 69, passed away peacefully at home on July 9, 2026, from young-onset dementia. He was deeply loved by his family and will be remembered for his integrity, humor, intelligence, kindness and love of life.
Robert Paul Sillick
May 11, 1948 - July 3, 2026
Robert (Bob) Paul Sillick was born May 11, 1948 in Brooklyn, New York to Virginia (Leoniak) Sillick and Edward Sillick. The family moved a number of times during Bob’s early years, finally settling in Columbus, Ohio in 1955.
Virginia (Gini) Elaine Kellogg
October 21, 1951 - July 2nd, 2026
Virginia (Gini) Elaine Kellogg was born in St. Paul, Minnesota on October 23, 1951. She was the first child of Henrietta and Joseph Kellogg.
Sandy Loomis
December 10, 1951 - June 29, 2026
Sandra Lee Loomis passed away peacefully on June 29, 2026, surrounded by loved ones. She was born December 10th, 1951, to Leonard and Ruth Steck in North Platte, Nebraska.
Patricia Broeckling
November 27, 1955 - June 24, 2026
It is with a broken heart that we (Sarah Broeckling, Emily Lai, and Mary Broeckling) announce that our beloved mother, Patricia Broeckling, passed away after a valiant battle against breast cancer on June 24, 2026 in Denver, CO. She was surrounded by her family, cocooned in love and many blankets, bathed in sunset, enveloped in the aroma of cedarwood and in the sound of Joni Mitchell’s “River.”
Martha L. Bass
1936 - 2026
On May 29th, Martha L Bass left Evergreen, Colorado for her next big adventure.
Elizabeth Ann Peterson
August 30, 1944 - June 8, 2026
Liz was born in Queens, New York City. In high school she was a rebellious spirit, perhaps because of her desire to do great things but not knowing what that was.

