Richard Eugene Hobbs

Retired Air Force Master Sergeant Richard Eugene Hobbs, of Montrose, CO passed away peacefully on April 19, 2025, next to the love of his life Monette.

Richard was born June 7, 1950, in Nampa, ID to Max Martin Hobbs and Lu Ceil Wing Bennett Hobbs. Richard was the fourth child of 8 siblings. He graduated from Montrose High School in 1968. After High School he married Lavina Linsacum in Montrose, CO. They had three beautiful Children Kim, Steve, and Justin.

Richard enlisted in the Air Force on October 30, 1973. Upon completion of Basic Training at Lackland Air Force Base, TX he attended Avionics Navigation Systems Technical training at Kessler Air Force Base, MS where he was recognized as an honor graduate. Eleven Months later he was promoted to Sergeant and was on his way to Grand Rapids, ND. Richard was promoted to TSgt in May 1984, and in October 1989 he was promoted to MSgt. He was a dedicated Airman, serving with honor and distinction. He was highly recognized and awarded many medals and awards. He received his Honorable discharge from the Armed Forces of the United States of America as Master Sergeant on February 9, 1994. Richards official retirement of the United States Airforce was February 1996.

In 2006, Richard reconnected with his childhood sweetheart Monette Major of Montrose, CO. Together they began a love story that would last 19 beautiful years. They both enjoyed each other’s company, gardening, gambling, traveling, and spending time with their children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. They would travel to many different towns making many wonderful memories such as going to Lake Havasu, AZ where they walked the London bridge together.

Richard will always be remembered for his contagious smile,, and the stories he would tell.

Richard is survived by his wife Monette Major, Sons Steven Hobbs, Justin Hobbs, Daughter Brandie Winter, Daughter-in-law Felisia Sprang, Sisters Jeannie Hollis, Cheryl Morgan, Kathy Hubbard, ten grandchildren, and ten great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his father (Max), Mother (LuCeil), Brother (Steve), Sisters (Sara, Linda, and Mary), ex-wife (Lavina), daughter (Kimberly), and Granddaughter, (Alicia).

Richard will be laid to rest with full Military Honors

On June 6, 2025, at 1:00pm at the

The Veterans Memorial Cemetery

2830 Riverside Pkwy.

Grand Junction, CO 81501

The celebration of life ceremony will follow the service at

Holly Park Subdivision

1453 Gemini Circle

Fruita, CO 81521