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
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
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
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
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
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)
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)
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
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
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
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)
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...
Marvin M. Howze
Mar 11, 2014
Marvin M. Howze
January 9, 1929 ~ March 11, 2014
Marvin M. Howze, age 85, of Montrose, Colorado died March 11, 2014 at Montrose Memorial Hospital. Marvin is survived by his wife, Beverly Howze; his sons Marvin Howze Jr., and David Howze; one daughter, Sally Stigall; 12 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren with two on the way. He was preceded...
Shephan Joseph Wells
Mar 10, 2014
Stephan Joseph Wells
April 19, 1960 ~ March 10, 2014
Steve was born April 19th 1960, the only son of Teddy Williams and brother of Dunreath Nixon, Perri Wells, Mickel Haug, Lenny Wells and Jimmy Wells, and numerous nieces and nephews. Steve was preceded in death by his father Robert Wells Sr. and his brothers, Robert Wells Jr. and...
Jack Dillon Wilson, Sr.
Mar 9, 2014
Jack Dillon Wilson, Sr.
January 14, 1926 ~ March 9, 2014
Jack Dillon Wilson, Sr., 88, was called home to Suppertime with his Lord Jesus Christ on March 9, 2014. Born in Bethel Springs, Tennessee, to Lottie Dillon Wilson and William Dallas Wilson. Jack grew up in Memphis, Tennessee. He retired in Olive Branch, Mississippi. Jack and wife, Carrie...
Carrie Free (Smidt)
Mar 8, 2014
Carrie Free
April 10, 1921 ~ March 8, 2014
On April 10, 1921 Carrie Smidt was born in a farm house on the San Miguel River near Nucla Colorado to James T and Mellie Smidt. Her mom’s friend Daphne Ray was there to help and five weeks later she had a baby girl with Mellies help named Ida Belle. Carrie...
Elwood W. London
Mar 8, 2014
Elwood W. London
April 18, 1932 – March 8, 2014
Elwood W. London, age 81, of Montrose died March 9, 2014 at Valley Manor Care Center in Montrose. Elwood was born April 18, 1932 to William and Lottie (Pless) London in Waurika, Oklahoma. He was the fourth of five children, who have all preceded him in death. He spent his...
Kenneth L. Olson
Mar 8, 2014
Kenneth L. Olson
July 22, 1932 ~ March 8, 2014
Kenneth L Olson formerly of Sinclairville, NY passed away March 8, 2014 at the San Juan Living Centre in Montrose, CO. A life-long Chautauqua County resident he was born July 22, 1932 in Busti, NY the son of Charles and Mabel Olson. He was husband to Lily Olson for 58...
Priscilla M. Friese
Mar 5, 2014
Priscilla M. Friese, age 84, of Montrose, Colorado died Wednesday, March 5, 2014 at Sunrise Creek Assisted Living in Montrose. Survivors include her son, Carl Friese of Centerville, Ohio. A Funeral Service in celebration of Priscilla’s life will be held on Saturday, March 8, 2014 at 10:00 am at Crippin Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Vivian Heistand officiating. Interment will...
Esther M. Gatschet (Gwin)
Mar 4, 2014
Esther M. Gatschet
September 17, 1918 ~ March 4, 2014
Esther M. Gatschet, age 95 of Montrose died March 4, 2014 at her home. Esther was born September 17, 1918 to Albert Gwin and Florence (Pringle) Gwin in Telluride, Colorado. Her parents homesteaded on Specie Mesa, in the San Juan Mountains in 1917 and raised sheep. Esther’s grandfather Nathan...
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