Obituaries

Richard Duane Burtness

Died: Monday, October 25, 2021

Richard Duane Burtness was born on July 16, 1937 in Thief River Falls, Minnesota. Richard died peacefully at home on October 25, 2021 in the presence of his loving wife and children. Richard was 84 years old when he lost his battle with leukemia.

Mary Elizabeth Kelley

Died: Sunday, October 24, 2021

Mary Elizabeth Kelley, 97, passed away on Sunday, October 24th, 2021 at her home in Erice, Colorado. Please return for full obituary, to be added soon.

Brian Joseph Scott

Died: Sunday, October 17, 2021

Brian Joseph Scott entered into eternal rest on October 17, 2021, just 11 days shy of his 63rd birthday. He died peacefully in his sleep in Frederick, CO.

Dianne Louise (Oshetski) Bryers

Died: Sunday, October 17, 2021

Dianne Louise (Oshetski) Bryers, 76, passed away on Sunday, October 17th, 2021 in Lafayette, Colorado. Please return for full obituary, to be added soon.

William Nicholas Thurmes

Died: Friday, October 15, 2021

William Nicholas Thurmes, 63, of Boulder, Colorado, died October 15, 2021. Bill was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota on June 17, 1958 to John and Theresa Thurmes. He grew up in North Saint Paul and graduated from Hill-Murray School. He graduated from the University of St.

Verna Lee Burke

Died: Friday, October 15, 2021

Verna Lee (Cox) Burke was born on Monday, April 17th, 1933 to Cecil and Mary Cox in Boulder Colorado. She passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, October 15, 2021 in Boulder, Colorado.

Tony Frank Barela

Died: Saturday, October 9, 2021

Tony Frank Barela was born April 21, 1937 to Maria Murrietta Barela and Guillermo (Willie) Barela in San Rafael, New Mexico. The family moved from San Rafael to Durango, Colorado in 1951. Tony attended Sacred Heart grade school for his primary years and Durango High School, where he graduated i