Obituaries

Carolyn Ann Donelson (Davis)

Carolyn Ann Donelson (Davis)

Apr 17, 2014

Carolyn Ann Davis Donelson

March 13, 1943 ~ April 17, 2014

Carolyn Ann Davis Donelson, a resident of Montrose, CO., formerly of Golden, CO passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 17, 2014 surrounded by her loving husband and family.  She is survived by her devoted  husband and best friend for 50 years, Stephen H. Donelson.  Mrs. Donelson and her husband...

Sharon A. Hussong (Kiesner)

Sharon A. Hussong (Kiesner)

Apr 15, 2014

Sharon A. (Kiesner) Hussong, 86, passed away gracefully on April 15, 2014, at the Montrose Memorial Hospital.  Sharon was born in Detroit, Michigan and later moved to Wausau, Wisconsin.  After graduation, she met a military man, the love of her life.  Sergeant Cyrus C. Hussong swept Sherry off her feet and they were married in 1948.  In 1968, the Hussong...

Sarah Alberta Scott

Sarah Alberta Scott

Apr 15, 2014

Sarah Alberta Scott, age 93, died April 15, 2014 in Montrose, and formerly of Grand Junction, CO.  Surviving family members include her children, Raymond D. Scott of Centennial, CO., David J. Scott of Ridgway, CO., Jay; O. Scott of Montclair, CA., Barbara Ann Jameson, brother, John Clint Barboe of Grand Junction, CO; 19 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren.  ...

Denny Stuart Barry

Denny Stuart Barry

Apr 13, 2014

Denny Stuart Barry, age 78, of Ridgway, Colorado died Sunday, April 13, 2014 at his home.  A Funeral Mass is scheduled for Friday, April 25, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Daniel’s Catholic Church with Father Nathaneal Foshage officiating.  The Service will conclude at the church.  Arrangements are under the direction of Crippin Funeral Home & Crematory, Montrose, Colorado

Harold M. Wickham Jr.

Harold M. Wickham Jr.

Apr 12, 2014

Harold M. Wickham Jr., age 74, of Montrose, Died April 12, 2014 at San Juan Living Center in Montrose.  Survivors include his daughter, Michele Scarbrough of Montrose, and son, John Wickham of Grand Junction, Colorado.  Arrangements are under the direction of Crippin Funeral Home & Crematory, Montrose, Co.

 

Nancy Doris Trout

Nancy Doris Trout

Apr 10, 2014

Nancy Doris Trout, age 69, formerly of Oak Creek, passed away on April 10, 2014 at Valley Manor Care Center in Montrose, Colorado.  She is survived by her children, Cathi Iacovetto (Montrose, CO), Rex Trout (Canon City, CO) and Wendy Foster (Montrose, CO); grandchildren, Zane Iacovetto, Landon Iacovetto, Jacob Trout, Lindsey Trout, Mason Trout, Colby Foster and Kyle Foster; and...

Dorothea Elizabeth Ray

Dorothea Elizabeth Ray

Apr 9, 2014

Dorothea Elizabeth Ray

May 12, 1928 ~ April 9, 2014

 

Dorothea Elizabeth Ray, age 85, of Montrose, Colorado passed away April 9, 2014 at her home.  Dorothea was born May 12, 1928 to Howard and Edna (Price) Crawford in Collbran,  Colorado.  She spent her childhood and received her education in Collbran, and was raised in the Baptist Church.

Dorothea...

Juel F. Powell

Juel F. Powell

Apr 6, 2014

Juel F. Powell       10/8/1922  –  4/6/2014

         

Juel Farren Powell, 91, passed away peacefully on April 6, 2014 at Valley Manor Nursing Home.  There will be a graveside service at Grand View Cemetery at 3pm on Saturday, April 12.  Juel’s survivors include daughters Kathy (Chip) Marlow, Juele (Lou) Glisan, and son Tracy Powell, 7 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.  He...

Henry J. Alire

Henry J. Alire

Apr 3, 2014

Henry J. Alire

January 17, 1931 ~ April 3, 2014

Henry J. Alire, age 83, of Montrose, Colorado died April 3, 2014 at the Montrose Memorial Hospital.  He was born January 17, 1931 to Juan and Isadora (Martinez) Alire in Ignacio, Colorado.  He spent his childhood and graduated from high school in Ignacio.  Henry married Viola Candelaria on January 17,...

Elizabeth N. 'Liz' Gerbrick

Elizabeth N. 'Liz' Gerbrick

Apr 1, 2014

Elizabeth N. “Liz” Gerbrick

Oct. 29, 1933 ~ April 1, 2014

Elizabeth N. Gerbrick, of Montrose, Colorado died April 1, 2014 at the Hospice Care Center in Grand Junction, Colorado at the age of 80.  Liz was born October 29, 1933 to Theodore and Genevieve (Copeland) Nuttall in West Hickory, Pennsylvania, and raised in the Methodist Church.  She spent her...

Trinidad "Trino" Morales

Trinidad "Trino" Morales

Mar 30, 2014

Trinidad “Trino” Morales

February 15, 1922 ~ March 30, 3014

 

Trinidad Morales, age 92, of Montrose, Colorado passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at San Juan Living Center in Montrose. He was born February 15, 1922 in Los Angeles, California.  He was the son of Fransico Morales and Inez Bermudez.  Trino spent his early years working with family...

Zerma D. (Zee Dee) Kinkel

Zerma D. (Zee Dee) Kinkel

Mar 26, 2014

Zerma Deane (Zee Dee) Kinkel

May 7, 1930 – March 26, 2014

 

Zee Dee Kinkel left this world to be with God and many friends and family who will be anxious to see her.

 

Born May 7, 1930, to Drexel and Blanche McBeath in Pueblo, Colorado, Zee Dee graduated from Central High School in Pueblo and attended classes...

Retta Mae Vela

Retta Mae Vela

Mar 23, 2014

RETTA MAE VELA

MONTROSE—-Retta Mae Vela, 108, of Montrose, Colo. passed away March 23, 2014.

 

    Retta Mae (Horn) Vela was born September 19, 1905, to Levi and Maude (Blodgett) Horn in Ochiltree County, Texas. Her parents moved the family to Clayton, New Mexico and then to Colorado, settling around Eckert, Colorado. She graduated from Eckert High School in 1925.

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Stephen P. Shumaker

Stephen P. Shumaker

Mar 23, 2014

Stephen P. Shumaker, age 65 of Montrose died March 23, 2014 at his home.  Survivors include his wife, Alison Shumaker of the family home. Arrangements are under the direction of Crippin Funeral Home & Crematory, Montrose, Co.

Benito Ramon 'Ben' Martinez (Aka Cowboy Ben)

Benito Ramon 'Ben' Martinez (Aka Cowboy Ben)

Mar 21, 2014

Benito Ramon Martinez

AKA Cowboy Ben

Ben was born on May 5th, 1938, 3rd of 5 children to Ramon and Sofia Martinez in Capulin, CO.  He spent his childhood in the San Luis Valley until February of 1948 when the family moved to Montrose, CO.  He lived there until 1965 when he moved to Denver, CO.  He spent most of...

Jenny O. Hudecek (Nespechal)

Jenny O. Hudecek (Nespechal)

Mar 19, 2014

Jenny O. Hudecek

November 26, 1915 ~ March 19, 2014

 

Jenny O. Hudecek, age 98, of Montrose, Colorado died March 19, 2014 at The Homestead of Montrose.  Jenny was born to Robert and Anna (Hrudicka) Nespechal in Chicago, Illinois.  She spent her childhood in Chicago and graduated from Harrison Technical High School  and went on to college at Wright...

William Benjamin Ogburn

William Benjamin Ogburn

Mar 17, 2014

William Benjamin Ogburn

April 4, 1923-March 17, 2014

 

William Benjamin Ogburn of Montrose, Colorado died March 17, 2014 at San Juan Living Center. Bill is survived by his wife June Brandt Ogburn of 68 years; his son Murphy W. Ogburn and daughter Penelope Ogburn Clabaugh.  Bill served in the U.S. Navy for six years, and ranched the remainder of...

Norris John 'Jack' White

Norris John 'Jack' White

Mar 17, 2014

Norris John ‘ Jack’ White

November 21, 1922 ~ March 17, 2014

 

Norris John ‘Jack’ White, age 91, of Montrose, Colorado died March 17, 2014 at Heidi’s Chateau in Montrose.  Jack was born November 21, 1922 to Frank Forest and Audrey (Green) White in Ames, Colorado.  He spent his childhood in Ames, Rico and Telluride, Colorado, and graduated from...

Victoria Hope Tryon

Victoria Hope Tryon

Mar 14, 2014

Victoria Hope Tryon, age 38, of Montrose died March 14, 2014 in the arms of her mother.  Survivors include her mother Nola Ann Terry; her aunt Janice Jennings; Victoria’s five brothers.  A Celebration of Victoria’s life will be held on Saturday, March 22, 2014 at 10:00 am at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.  The service will conclude...

Dana Marie Yacovetta (Jiron)

Dana Marie Yacovetta (Jiron)

Mar 13, 2014

Dana Marie (Jiron) Yacovetta

June 11, 1958 ~ March 13, 2014

Dana Marie (Jiron) Yacovetta went to be with the Lord March 13, 2014 after battling a short illness. She was 55.

Dana was born June 11, 1958 to Leroy and Anita (Ulibarri) Jiron in Montrose, Colorado. She spent her childhood and went to school in Montrose and graduated with...