All Obituaries

Ronald Allen Zaccagnini, 74, of Lake George, Colorado, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 11, 2026. He was surrounded by his daughters, son-in-law, and grandchildren. Ron was born on November 20, 1951, in Bellevue, Nebraska. He was the son of Richard and Elizabeth Zaccagnini and a brother to Cheryl (Pat) Taylor, David Zaccagnini, and Gary Zaccagnini. Ron proudly served as a decorated Colorado Division Wildlife Manager for 38 years and retired on August 20, 2013. He was known as a ...

Leon Karl Odendahl, 88, of Florissant, Colorado, passed away at home on June 8, 2026, after a short battle with leukemia. Leon was born in Coupeville, Washington, to Ernest Ralph Odendahl and Letha Clorinte Myers Odendahl. His early life was shaped by hard work, family resilience, and the coal mining communities of the American West. His parents first tried to build a life through farming and moved to Sonoma, California, shortly after Leon was born. The family later spent time in Oak Creek, ...

Viola Mae (Vi) Mauldin, age 70, passed away suddenly on June 6, 2026 at home in Woodland Park, Colorado.  Born on October 19, 1955 in Colorado Springs, Vi was the daughter of Harry and Pearlie Mae Geist.  Known for her strong work ethic, Vi held a variety of jobs throughout her life.  She was best known in her community as the power and operator of Java the Hut, a coffee and gear shop, in Woodland Park. Vi was a consummate outdoorswoman, who possessed a deep, lifelong love ...

It is with heavy heart that we announce the passing of Peter (Pete) J. Bernardo on June 4, 2026 at the age of 23. Born in Wheat Ridge, Colorado, on June 22, 2002, Peter was a lifetime resident of Colorado, most of which was spent in Colorado Springs.  Peter attended Prairie Hills Elementary, Sky View Middle School, Vista Ridge High School and Pikes Peak State College. Peter had many interests and talents.  His computer skills were evident from a young age and lead to awards in ...

Dr. Andrew “Andy” Neil Clark, age 66 passed away in his home in Woodland Park, CO, surrounded by family on Friday May 29th, 2026, after losing his battle with ALS. Andy was born May 1st, 1960, in Corvalis, Oregon, to Malcolm Neil Clark and Norma Jo Johnson. He has one sister Denise Engel. During his childhood, he competed in cross country, tennis and skating competitions, making it all the way to the World level in roller skating. He attended Oakridge High School and graduated ...

Rodney L. Goss (Rod), age 75, passed away on May 25th, 2026, in Pueblo, Colorado. He has been a resident of Colorado since 1990 after moving there from Kansas. Rod was born January 25th, 1951, in McPherson, Kansas to Bill and Virgina Goss. He went to McPherson High School and then Hutchinson Community College.  He enlisted in the Army National Guard and served for 9 years as a cook and a sharpshooter. He moved from McPherson to Lindsborg, Kansas with his two sons in 1980, and ...

William Paul Arrendale, 84 years old, of Elizabeth, Colorado passed peacefully on May 21, 2026. Bill was born in Superior, Arizona on April 16, 1942, to his parents, Charles Edward Arrendale and Isabel Vega Arrendale. He had three sisters (Sylvia, Pat, and Roselinda) and three brothers (Charlie, Jim and Rene). He is survived by his wife, Cathy Lynne Murphy Arrendale, his siblings, Sylvia Ellison, James Arrendale (Trudy), Rene Arrendale (Diana), and Roselinda Larson. He is also survived ...

Wayne Matthew Kolacki (“The Big Kielbasa”) passed away on May 17, 2026, at the age of 74, at his home in Florissant, Colorado. Wayne was born on June 1, 1951, in Berwyn, Illinois, to Raymond and Arlene Kolacki, both of whom preceded him in death. As the oldest of three children, Wayne grew up with a strong sense of family and responsibility. He graduated from Argo High School, where his exceptional talent as a pitcher earned him an opportunity to go straight to the major ...

Marion Ritchey Vance departed a very vibrant life on May 16, 2026, just a month from reaching her 88th year. She was in home hospice care at her at the property developed 30 years ago, with husband John Vance, at 500 County Road 781, (“Mesa Manitou”) in rural Manitou Park, Teller County. Her passing was from a convergence of health problems following a stroke in 2021. She was proud of being a third-generation Coloradan, born June 19, 1938, in Colorado Springs to parents Beryl ...

In Loving Memory of Franki Lynn Mock December 4, 1964 – May 15, 2026 It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Franki Lynn Mock, who passed away peacefully on May 15, 2026, after a courageous battle with lung failure. Franki was born in Syracuse, Kansas, and later made her home in Woodland Park, Colorado, in 1989, where she built a life filled with family, friendship, and cherished memories.  Franki was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, ...