William Braiden Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of William Braiden of La Jara, Colorado, who passed away on December 17, 2025 at the age of 90. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Raymond Braiden and Vida Braiden (Christensen); his grandmother Edith Christensen; his brother Samuel "Sammy" Braiden; and his grandson Connor Carroll.

He is survived by: his wife Ann; his children, Renee Jackson (William), Russell Braiden (Chris), Rob Braiden (Micah), Kathleen Stalker (Aaron) and Kalleen Grounds (Brett); his grandchildren, Tevyn Braiden, Sam Jackson (Nissa), Mykel Braiden (Max Romero), Jazmyn Preyer, Garrett Braiden (Este), BJ Grounds, Kylie Jackson, Haylee Braiden (Clinton Prince), TiAnna Grounds, Kelaney Stalker, Gavin Braiden, Shiloh Jackson (Hailee), Dakota Jackson, Kyle Stalker, Daniel Carroll, Madisyn Grounds, Brandon Stalker, Ruston Braiden, AJ Stalker and Shannon Stalker; his great grandchildren, Kellon Prince, Michelle Jackson, Athena Jackson, Josiah Preyer, Vallori Jackson and William Prince; Shari Smith. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and cousins.