Obituaries

Jan 8, 2014

Wanda Haney Seglund was born Oct. 5, 1928 in Dublin, TX and departed Jan.8, 2014.  She grew up in Longview, TX and graduated from Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ in 1975.  She was a mother, teacher, writer, and lover of history and politics.  Wanda was a gypsy at heart; her travels took her many places, near and far.  She wrote...

Oct 4, 2013

Octave Ernest Nicolas

May 3, 1935 ~ October 4, 2013

                       

Octave Ernest Nicolas, born May 3, 1935 to French immigrants Auguste and Sophie (Prell) Nicolas in Montrose, Colorado.  He grew up and attended school in Cimarron and Montrose Areas and graduating from Montrose High School in 1953.

He was a member of the Army Reserves.  He was a rancher...

May 10, 2013

Cecilia L. Trujillo,  age 99, formerly of Montrose, took the Lord’s hand when he called on Friday morning, May 10, 2013 in Albuquerque, New Mexico with her family present.

Cecilia Trujillo was born December 26, 1913 in Albert (or Bueyeros or David), New Mexico to Pedro and Manuelita Lovato and was baptized in Bueyeros, New Mexico.

There were 5 brothers...

May 10, 2013

Dorothy Lois Shaver, 91 years old, of Montrose, Colorado passed into eternity on Friday evening, May 10, 2013 at Montrose Memorial Hospital with her family by her side.   She was hospitalized due to an injury from a fall.  She didn’t fear death, since she knew the Lord as her personal Savior and looked forward to her eternal home. 

 She...

May 2, 2013

Gerald Allen Pariseau

Gerald Allen Pariseau was born to Adlore and Ruth Pariseau on October 19, 1931 in St. Paul, Minnesota.  He graduated high school in Minneapolis.  Jerry married Kathleen Yvonne Hass on December 5, 1953.  He and Kathy joined the Lutheran Church and he was baptized into Christ.  While living in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Jerry and Kathy had two sons;...

Apr 30, 2013

Frances Jane Frye

June 27, 1926 ~ April 30, 2013

 

Frances Jane Frye, age 86, of Montrose, died Wednesday, April 30, 2013 at the Montrose Memorial Hospital.  Frances was born June 27, 1926 to O.D. and Maud (Pomeroy) Tilley at Twin Falls, Idaho.  She spent her childhood and received her education in Kimberly, Idaho.  Frances went onto the University...

Apr 27, 2013

ALVIN JOSEPH FICCO

1932-2013

 

Death leaves a Heartache no one can heal.  Love leaves a Memory no one can steal. Author unknown

 

Alvin Joseph Ficco, 80, of Ouray, Colorado died Saturday, April 27, 2013 at home with family and friends.   He was born to the late Joseph and Mary Ficco on December 30, 1932 in Ouray, Colorado.  Alvin...

Apr 25, 2013

Adeline “Addie”  Racioppi Bonatti 

January 6, 1919 ~ April 25, 2013

 

Addie Bonatti, age 94, of Ouray, Colorado passed away April 25, 2013, surrounded by family at her daughters home in Montrose.  Born in Medford, Massachusetts, she was a business woman in Ouray for many years, first owning the Pick Café and Bar and then the Ore Gift...

Apr 23, 2013

Blaine Allen Tankersley

January 23, 1987 ~ April 23, 2013

Son to Dawn and Hank Tankersley, grandson to Earline and David Noble, Allen Walley, and June Schopher, brother to Blake and Britnie Tankersley.  Husband to Lacey Halsor.  Father to Jayden and Tristen and loving friend to so many others.

Blaine was born on January 23, 1987, at Lakeside Hospital in...

Apr 16, 2013

Barbara J. Barr, 74, of Montrose went from death into life with Jesus Christ, her Savior and Lord in the early morning hours of April 16, 2013 at Sunrise Creek Assisted Living Facility where she had been a resident for the past fourteen months.

Barbara Jane McIntire was born February 2, 1939 at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Los Angeles, California,...

Apr 16, 2013

Francis Dorthea Diel

August 1, 1926 ~ April 16, 2013

 

Dorthea Diel, age 86, passed away April 16, 2013 at her daughter’s home in Montrose, Co., under the care of Hospice.  Dorthea was born on August 1, 1926 to James and Alma Moren in Huntsville, Arkansas.

She is survived by sons Larry (Sharon) Smithey, Pierce, Colorado, Lynn Smithey, Pierce,...

Apr 9, 2013

Austin Dwayne Church

May 20, 1993 – April 09, 2013

 

                Austin Church, 19, of Olathe passed away at his home on Tuesday, April 09, 2013. A viewing will be held Saturday, April 13 at Crippin Funeral Home from 2 – 4 p.m. with a Memorial Service immediately following with Pastor Cordell Hines officiating. Austin is survived by his parents,...

Apr 3, 2013

A.S. McKinney (Mac) of Montrose passed away April 3, 2013 at Montrose Memorial Hospital after a brief but overwhelming battle with liver cancer.  He was 79.  He was a strong man beating all the odds with his health.  He suffered his first heart attack at the age of 43, preceded by 6 more heart attacks, 2 quadruple bypasses, a ruptured...

Apr 2, 2013

Patrice Elaine Veo

November 26, 1950 ~ April 2, 2013

Patrice Veo, 62, of Olathe, CO passed away April 2, 2013 of natural causes at Montrose Memorial Hospital. Patrice was born to Keith and Annetta ( Norton) Lehigh in Delta, CO November 26, 1950. She spent her childhood in Paonia and Montrose. Upon marrying Melvin Veo on December 21, 1974,...

Mar 26, 2013

Wesley S. Robinson, age 74, of Montrose, passed away March 26, 2013 at the Montrose Memorial Hospital.  Wesley was born February 13, 1939 to Burl Wesley and Ione Hetty (Slyter) Robinson at Blanca, Colorado.  He spent his childhood and received his education in the San Luis Valley, graduating from Montrose High School in 1957.  Wesley had accepted a job offer...

Mar 26, 2013

Harry Lee Franklin, age 70, of Ouray, Colorado passed away March 26, 2013 at his home.  Harry was born July 5, 1942 to James Edgar and Mamie Elberta (Bales) Franklin in Center, Colorado.  He spent his childhood in Olathe and graduated from the Olathe High School.  At the age of 20 Harry enlisted and served his country in the United...

Mar 25, 2013

Elbert P. Baldrey, age 97, of Montrose, Colorado died early Monday morning, Mar. 25, 2013 at Valley Manor Care Center in Montrose.  He was born July 16, 1915 to Thomas Marshall and Elizabeth Emeretta (McNabney) Baldrey in Montrose, and spent his childhood in rural Montrose and Menoken area.  Elbert graduated from Montrose High School in 1934.  He served his country...

Mar 23, 2013

Ernie Davis, long-time resident of Gunnison, passed away peacefully in his sleep after a lengthy illness on March 23. He was born in Delta on March 12, 1929, to Roy and Marie Davis.

Ernie grew up in Delta and attended Delta County schools. He entered the U.S. Navy on June 6, 1946, and was stationed in San Diego, Calif. In...

Mar 10, 2013

Mar 9, 2013

Clyde Lee Boyce, age 74, of Montrose,  went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 9, 2013.  Clyde was born December 6, 1938, in Bakersfield, California, to Lee Roy Boyce and Mable LaVirl (Johnson) Boyce.  He graduated from Fruita High School in 1956.  He served in the United States Navy.  On December 17, 1961, he married Darlene Lois...