Carolyn Schindel LeFevre
Jan 7, 2025
Carolyn Schindel LeFevre was born to Mary and Melvin Schindel in La Mesa, California, where she spent her early years before moving with her family to Grand Junction, Colorado. There, she graduated from Central High School and attended Mesa College.
On New Year’s Eve, 1951, she was introduced to Bill LeFevre on a blind date. That chance meeting led to a...
Shiela Lynn Unrein
Apr 26, 2025
Shiela Lynn Unrein
June 23, 1952- April 26, 2025
Shiela Lynn Unrein, beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother and Friend to so many. Nicknamed “Shiela Shine” she was a force to be reckoned with. She was a one-of-a-kind human who gave the greatest love, compassion and generosity to all, regardless of their relationship to her. She will be most remembered for her kindness, infectious...
Martin Dmitri Culver-Barrientos
Apr 20, 2025
In Loving Memory of Martin Dmitri Culver-Barrientos
1985 – 2025
Martin Dmitri Culver-Barrientos, 39, passed away on Easter Sunday, April 20th, 2025, in Montrose, CO. He leaves behind a legacy of fierce independence, steadfast faith, and profound love for his family.
Dmitri had a remarkable gift for bringing joy to those around him. His onery sense of humor, sharp wit, and deeply kind...
Richard Eugene Hobbs
Apr 19, 2025
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....
Kenneth James Orvis
Apr 15, 2025
Ken Orvis, a beloved fixture of the Ridgway valley and an unforgettable character to all who knew him, passed away peacefully, Tuesday April 15th, in his home. He was with his family and was held in the hearts of a community that won't soon forget him.
Ken was born in Grand Junction, Colorado on October 27th 1960. He spent his childhood...
Leslie Jean Garduno
Apr 14, 2025
Leslie Jean Garduno (McGuffin), age 54, went to be with her Heavenly Father on April 14, 2025, in Montrose, Colorado, where she was born and raised. Her passing marks the loss of a beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend whose warmth and presence touched many lives. Leslie was born on July 3, 1970, in Montrose, Colorado. Leslie...
Thomas J. Harrison
Apr 9, 2025
Thomas J. Harrison, MD, died peacefully at his home in Montrose, CO on April 9, 2025, surrounded by his three children. He was 90 years old. Tom was born on November 29, 1934, in Cascade Locks, Oregon. He grew up exploring and enjoying many outdoor adventures in the pacific northwest. This love would be with him for a lifetime. While...
Alfred J. Berry
Apr 5, 2025
March 12, 1967 – April 5, 2025
Alfred J. Berry left this world peacefully on April 5, 2025. He was born in Telluride, the son of Kenneth & Elsie Berry. He then grew up in Ridgway where he developed a strong work ethic and a deep love for family. After graduating from Ridgway High, he went on to pursue his career...
Fred Emery Castle
Apr 2, 2025
Fred E. Castle was born September 26, 1967 and passed unexpectedly on April 2, 2025 at the age of 57.
He was raised in Montrose Colorado by his parents Fred H. Castle (passed) and Sylvia Castle. He had 3 amazing sisters, Diana (passed), Janet, and Kathy and many nieces and nephews.
In 1989 he met his wife, Diana Wordsman Castle. They got...
Jerry Lawrence Austin
Apr 2, 2025
Jerry Lawrence Austin of Montrose, CO passed away on April 2, 2025, at Montrose Regional Hospital surrounded by his daughter and son-in-law after a short battle with cancer and pneumonia. Jerry was born May 11, 1949, in Norwood, CO to Lawrence Jess Austin and Develva May Austin (Patterson). Jerry married the love of his life, Joann Mercy Atencio, and had...
Shirley Ann Cook
Apr 2, 2025
Shirley Ann Cook, of Montrose passed away April 2, 2025 at St. Mary's Hospital in Grand Junction. Shirley was born in Lafayette, Indiana on February 21, 1948 to Lucie and Raymond Smith. Shirley is survived by her husband of 53 years Ray Cook; her son Brian Cook of Montrose; her sister Elke Quinn and her husband Kevin of Savannah, GA;...
Raymond J. Knob
Apr 1, 2025
Life time resident of Delta Co, Raymond J. Knob passed away at his home on April 1, 2025 with his wife at his side. Ray was born November 22, 1936 in Montrose, Co to Jake and Monica (Heili) Knob. He graduated from Delta High School in 1955. As a young man he worked for Hulteens Orchard on Antelope Hill. He...
Lupe Diaz Martinez-Valdez
Mar 31, 2025
Lupe Diaz Martinez-Valdez passed away on March 31st at 4:45 AM in the comfort of her own home, surrounded by close family at the age of 76. She was battling Pancreatic cancer and had determined she was done with treatments and wanted to live out the rest of her life on her own terms. Lupe had previously been a caregiver...
Cove Ryan Brennecke
Mar 30, 2025
Cove Ryan Brennecke
Graduated from earth into the arms of our Savior on March 30th, 2025. Forever 11 he will be.
Cove was born June 17th, 2013, to Shiloh and Dirk Brennecke in Montrose, CO. This was the best day of their lives!
The family moved to Grand Junction not long after Cove was born, where they resided for many years. Cove attended...
Darlene LaVerne Millican
Mar 29, 2025
Darlene joined our Lord in heaven on March 29, 2025, just 3 days short of her 94th birthday. Darlene was born in 1931 to parents Clyde and Pauline (Morelang) Brenn. She married Charles Morrison Millican in 1948 and they raised 2 sons on their farm & ranch in Montrose. Her husband Charles and her parents preceded her in death. She...
Jack Nathan Lee
Mar 27, 2025
Jack Nathan Lee was born to Thomas A Lee, and Mable Grundy Lee in Indianapolis Indiana May 5th, 1930. He was the 3rd of 4 boys and was often ill as a child. The Dr's recommended a higher dryer climate so the family moved to Denver Colorado in 1931.
Jack was a typical youngster who loved horses and walked to the...
Dorothy Leigh Long
Mar 27, 2025
We mourn the loss of our beloved Dorothy Leigh Long (Dee), who passed on Thursday, March 27, 2025, at the age of 79. She is survived by her spouse of 58 loving years, Thomas Long, her children Deborah (Patrick) Shea, Jennifer (Urban) Walker, and Thomas Long, Jr., and her grandchildren J.T. Walker, Marian Walker, Archer Shea, and Parker Shea. She...
Donald Arthur Moss
Mar 24, 2025
Donald Arthur Moss, 90, of Montrose Colorado passed away peacefully at home on March 24, 2025 surrounded by family. Don was born in West Creek Colorado to Weldon and Ruby Moss on October 16, 1934. The family moved to the Truckton area of El Paso County when he was a young child. He graduated from Edison High School in 1952...
Robert "Bob" Bruce Campbell
Mar 22, 2025
Robert “Bob” Bruce Campbell, 72, was born on May 1, 1952, in Denver, Colorado to John and Letha (Callender) Campbell. He went to join them in “The Final Frontier,” peacefully surrounded by the rest of the family on March 22, 2025, at Montrose Regional Hospital from complications of COPD. He grew up in Arvada, Colorado where he learned the value...
Marlene (Wick) Haase
Mar 22, 2025
Marlene (Wick) Haase passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of March 22, 2025. She was born on June 14, 1938 in Cedaredge, CO to Elmer George and Lucille Arlene (Jordan) Wick.
She grew up in Cedaredge, CO and graduated from Cedaredge High School in 1956, where she was a cheerleader, member of Cedaredge Baptist Church, and Delta County Fair...
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