Billy Ray Matzke Obituary
The memory of Billy Ray Matzke (Grand Junction, Colorado), born in Craig, Colorado, who passed away on July 17, 2025 at the age of 83, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Mary Lee and Wm Matzke; his sisters, Kay Fancher (Ray) and Arlene Williams; and his cousin Jim Kowach (Barbara).
He is survived by: his daughters, Keri Bailey (Gary), Kris Day (Rodney) and Nisha Clark (Donald); his former spouse Frankie C. Smith; his stepson Elgin Salchenberger (Tracey); his granddaughters, Dannon Jiskra (Joel) and Samantha Barhite (Justin); his great grandchild Ilyena Barhite; his sister Linda Lopez; his sibling's children, Valerie Lopez and Daniel Soto; his grandchildren, McKenna, Kenneth, Rachel and Tanley Sullivan; his nephew Larry Fancher; his cousin Rodney Reust "Jinx"; and his pet Shadow.
A funeral service will be held on Monday, August 11th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the Veterans Memorial Cemetery of Western Colorado.
