Obituaries

Terry Jay Lutz

Terry Jay Lutz

Apr 12, 2025



In Memory of Terry Jay Lutz 

Terry Jay Lutz, 86, passed away peacefully on April 12th, 2025. He was born July 14th, 1938, in Montrose, Colorado.

Throughout his life, Terry was known for his steady presence, strong work ethic, and sense of humor, A gifted storyteller, he delighted family and friends with tales of a life well lived and creating cherished memories...

Thomas J. Harrison

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Marlene (Eacret) Wessels

Marlene (Eacret) Wessels

Mar 20, 2025

Marlene (Eacret) Wessels, age 90, quietly slipped away on the first day of spring, March 20, 2025, at Valley Manor Nursing Home with her devoted husband close by. Married for 72 years, she is survived by her husband Lyle S. Wessels. They were married June 22, 1952, in Fairbury, IL. She is survived by a daughter, Rae Ellyn (Stan) Bennett...

Leonard Scott Hubbard

Leonard Scott Hubbard

Mar 20, 2025

Following an extended illness, Leonard Scott Hubbard of Olathe passed away at the Delta County Hospital on Thursday, March 20, 2025. He was born in Delta, July 24, 1961, to Leonard and Donna Hubbard and grew up in the Olathe area. He had one brother Steven Hubbard (JoAnn) of Grand Junction. He graduated from Olathe High School in 1979. Growing...

Ion Dan Spor

Ion Dan Spor

Mar 19, 2025

Ion Dan Spor, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, pastor, and counselor, passed peacefully into the presence of the Lord on March 19, 2025, at the age of 74. Ion was born on November 25, 1950, in Telluride, Colorado, to Earnest Spor and Annie Proper. He was raised in the Montrose and Colona area alongside his older sister, Doretta, and older...

Richard Neil Percival

Richard Neil Percival

Mar 19, 2025

Richard Neil Percival

November 02, 1942 — March 19, 2025

Rich, 82, died peacefully at his home in Olathe, Colorado on March 19, 2025. Rich was born in Olathe as the 3rd child to Dallas and Helen Percival. Rich grew up in Olathe, CO and graduated from high school in 1960. After serving in the Air Force as a Medic, Rich returned...

Elaine M. Biella

Elaine M. Biella

Mar 15, 2025

Elaine M. Biella passed away peacefully on March 15, 2025, in Montrose Colorado where she lived for the past 26 years. She was born October 6, 1933, in her family home in Louisville, Colorado to her parents, Adeline (La Salle) and Anthony DeSantis. She grew up in Louisville with her five siblings, whom she loved dearly. She attended school in...