Matthew Cocharo
Dec 28, 2024
Matthew Cocharo of Cedaredge, Colorado passed peacefully on December 28, 2024. Matt was a cherished father, grandfather, brother, Uncle Buddy to his family, and a good friend to many. His life was defined by his relationship with his sons, his passion for fly fishing, the great outdoors, and his work as a hard rock miner.
Matt spent his early years in...
Robert "Bob" DeRosia
Dec 28, 2024
Robert “Bob” DeRosia was born on Christmas Day, 1961, to Larry and Nancy (Arnold) DeRosia in Tehachapi, California. He passed away peacefully at his home in Montrose on December 28, 2024, after a lengthy illness.
While Bob was still a toddler, the family moved from California to Warren, Pennsylvania where Bob graduated from Warren High School, excelling in sports, particularly baseball....
Micah J. Wiloth
Dec 27, 2024
Micah James Wiloth, a cherished husband and friend, passed away peacefully on December 27, 2024, in Montrose, Colorado, at the age of 63.
Born May 25, 1961, in Casper, Wyoming, Micah lived a life marked by dedication to his wife and friends. Micah attended Colorado University earning a Bachelor’s degree. Micah was employed by Lockheed Martin for 26 years. His work...
Rosalie (Rosie) Cohenour
Dec 23, 2024
Rosalie (Rosie) Cohenour passed away peacefully on Monday, December 23, 2024 in Montrose, Colorado. She was 90 years old.
Rosie was born in 1934 as the “oldest by five minutes” half of the first set of twins born that year at Parkview Medical Center in Pueblo. She grew up in the Bailey, Colorado area where she attended and graduated from a...
Richard Allan Jantz
Dec 22, 2024
What can I say? I just lost my best friend, my confidant, my rock, and the love of my life. Rich was not just a part of my life; he was the joy that filled every moment. His warmth and happiness were infectious, helping me through the deaths of my little sister, my mom, and then my dad. It felt...
Autumn "Bing" Jean Plume
Dec 22, 2024
Autumn (Bing) was born September 19th, 1926, in Wood River, Illinois and was carried by the Angels to the arms of Jesus on December 22, 2024. She spent 98 years helping others and sharing His love.
Bing married Charles Virgil Plume on July 22, 1950, in California and they spent 75 years, 5 months loving each other. They had three daughters,...
Marie Geraldina Brezinsky
Dec 21, 2024
Marie Geraldina Brezinsky
April 25, 1946 - December 21, 2024
On December 21, Marie Geraldina Brezinsky, of Berwyn, IL passed away peacefully at her home in Montrose, CO at the age of 78. She was the daughter of Andrew and Lorraine Mikita and the loving wife of George Brezinsky, having been married for 60 years.
She is survived by her husband George, and...
James Allen Davison
Dec 20, 2024
Jim was born October 2, 1942, to Gladys and German Davison on the family farm 25 miles south of Holly, Colorado, where he spent his childhood. At the age of 17 Jim joined the Army National Guard and was sent to Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., then to Fort Gill, Ok. for specialized training in communications.
He married Elaine Neuhold in 1964....
Wendy Gail Winfrey
Dec 19, 2024
Wendy Gail Winfrey (62) of Ouray, Colorado, passed away December 19, 2024 with her daughter, Kelsey, by her side.
Wendy was born July 16, 1962 in Bernice, Louisiana to John and Dorothy Morrow. She is survived by her daughter Kelsey Winfrey (Maribel) of Thousand Oaks, CA; mother, Dorothy Johnstone Morrow of Bernice, LA; sisters, Stephanie Lorick (Lee) of Haughton, LA, Mickie...
Cari Denise Raish
Dec 15, 2024
Cari Denise Raish, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on December 15, 2024 at the age of 63 in her home in Montrose, Colorado. Born on May 18, 1961, in Sacramento, California, Cari dedicated her life to her family and the art of making every moment special.
Cari married the love of her life, Scott Raish, in 1988...
Dennis Edward Huonder
Dec 8, 2024
July 12, 1941, ~ December 8, 2024
Dennis (Denny) Edward Huonder, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on December 8, 2024, in Longmont, Colorado, at the age of 83. Born on July 12, 1941, in Medford, Oregon, Dennis lived a life marked by dedication to his family and service to his country.
A proud veteran, Dennis served in...
Sterling Leeth Hodges
Dec 8, 2024
December 8, 2024
Sterling Leeth Hodges, of Montrose, Colorado passed away on December 8, 2024, at the age of 40. A devoted husband, father, son, and friend. Sterling’s life was defined by his love for his family, his passion for music, his creativity, and his thirst for knowledge. He had a vibrant personality and a deep commitment to the people he...
Virginia Jane Ast
Dec 5, 2024
Virginia Jane Ast, a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on December 5, 2024, at the age of 82. A Kansas native, she spent much of her working career in Wichita, Kansas, before visiting Ouray, Colorado, in the late 90s. Virginia was known for her warmth, generosity, and deep love for her community. She brought joy to everyone...
Hartley Harvey Bloomfield
Dec 3, 2024
November 6, 1940 - December 3, 2024
Hartley Harvey Bloomfield passed away peacefully at the age of 84 on December 3, 2024 in Montrose Memorial Hospital surrounded by his family.
Hartley was born in Grand Junction, Colorado on November 6, 1940 to Hartley Jackson Bloomfield and Margaret Elizabeth Scott. The early years of Hartley’s life were largely impacted by his family experiences...
Joseph Martin Hughes
Dec 1, 2024
Joseph Martin Hughes, 81, raised in Dorchester, South Boston, long time resident of Belvidere and Wheaton, IL more recently of Montrose, CO, passed away peacefully on December 1, 2024 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was the beloved husband of the late Josephine "Josie" Hughes & current husband of Romagean Personne Hughes; loving father of Joseph Jr. (Michelle), Cynthia...
E. Richard Hale
Nov 21, 2024
E. Richard Hale
7/26/30 – 11/21/24
Richard Hale passed away peacefully early Thursday morning, November 21, at home with his wife Joan “Joann” and one son, Rick, present with him. He was 94 years old.
Richard was born in Decatur, IL to Elmer and Florence Hale on July 26, 1930. Shortly after his birth, the family moved to Tustin, CA. in search of...
Cyril W. Schulz
Nov 16, 2024
Cyril W. Schulz, age 75, passed away on November 16, 2024, at Horizon Care Center. He was a beloved member of the Montrose community, residing in the Montrose area for past 37 years.
Born on November 1, 1949, in Buckeye, Arizona, Cyril graduated from Buckeye High School. He dedicated his life to his passions as a woodworker, radiator repair specialist, and...
Betty Lou Henderson
Nov 15, 2024
Betty was born on September 28, 1930, in Minot, North Dakota to Thomas & Helen Lauder. She was the youngest of three children, with two older siblings, Benita and Harry. She married Rex Lombardi, and together they had 4 children, Rex Daniel, Cheryl Daylene, Adina Rae, and Rexanne (Rikki).
Betty dedicated her life to Jehovah and was baptized on May 8,...
Robert "Bob" Raymond Rifley
Nov 15, 2024
Robert Raymond Rifley (Bob) passed away peacefully at the age of 85 at home with family on November 15, 2024, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Born in Columbus, Ohio, on February 15, 1939, to Raymond Rifley and Florence Ross-Rifley, Robert's early years were marked by his family's move to Lakewood, Colorado. He attended Lakewood High School and later pursued studies...
Richard Wayne DaLee
Nov 14, 2024
Richard Wayne DaLee was born in Upland, California in 1947 to Mary and Allen DaLee during a family vacation for Thanksgiving. Richard spent the first nine years of his life growing up in Grand Junction, Colorado. In 1959, his family moved to Montrose, Colorado where he graduated from Montrose High School in 1965. After graduation, Richard attended UCLA trade school...
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