Obituaries

Adonis Joe Vialpando Jr.

Adonis Joe Vialpando Jr.

May 15, 2024

Adonis Joe Vialpando Jr., age 32, passed away on May15, 2024. He left behind a legacy of kindness, gentleness, and love for anyone who knew him. His family will always remember his smile that he shared with everyone. He lived a clean life, with love for family and the Lord!

Adonis was born in Montrose, CO on July 1, 1991. He...

Frederick John Zajechowski

Frederick John Zajechowski

May 13, 2024

It is with great sadness that the family of Frederick John Zajechowski, 'Fred', announce his passing. 

 

Fred, age 96, passed away at his home in Montrose, Colorado on May 13, 2024 from congestive heart failure. He showed courage in facing life challenges and stayed strong to the end.

 

Fred met the love of his life, Joan [Brudjuk], while bowling, a passion they...

Robert Wendell Field

Robert Wendell Field

May 10, 2024

Robert (Bob) Wendell Field

 

Robert Wendell Field was born October 28, 1930, to Alve and Ethel Field at St. Luke's Hospital in Montrose, Colorado. He died at his home early Friday morning, May 10, 2024.

 

Robert (always called Bobby by his siblings) lived a true and full rancher's life in western Colorado. Growing up through the Great Depression and World War II,...

Susan Barbara Henderson

Susan Barbara Henderson

May 9, 2024

Susan Barbara Henderson, aged 78, passed away Thursday, May 9, 2024, at Hope West’s Ferris Care Center in Grand Junction of complications of Polycystic Kidney Disease. When writing to her a few days before her passing a friend of 33 years said, “some of the words that come to mind when I reminisce about you are strong, confident, brilliant, accomplished,...

Tina Lynn Mata

Tina Lynn Mata

May 9, 2024

Tina Lynn Mata is off to a peaceful place with no more pain or suffering. She lost her battle to terminal cancer on 5/9/24, at the age of 62.  She was surrounded by her closest family and loved ones at her home in Montrose, CO.   

She was a lover of arts and crafts, always working on some new project.  She...

Ernest Lou Veo

Ernest Lou Veo

May 9, 2024

Ernest Lou Veo was born March 10th, 1930, to Leo Franklin (Buck) Veo and Lois Eva Richardson at St. Lukes Hospital in Montrose, Colorado. Growing up Ernie lived and worked on the family cattle and sheep ranch in Cimarron, Colorado. He attended school in Cimarron through the 8th grade, traveling by horseback with his brother, Dick, 6 miles each way...

Tom Mark Colander

Tom Mark Colander

May 6, 2024

Thomas Mark Colander

     Tom lived a life committed to his faith & family, with deep appreciation for the splendor of God’s creation. Thomas Mark Colander, age 60, of Redvale, CO passed away unexpectedly, on May 6, 2024. Tom graduated to heaven, after a head on wreck in San Miguel Canyon.  

     Tom was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, March...

Edwin Leroy Warner

Edwin Leroy Warner

May 5, 2024

Edwin "Eddy" Leroy Warner 

Born February 10, 1943

Passed on May 5, 2024

Eddy was born in Oklahoma to Charles and Ethel (Polk) Warner and was an only child. He served 23 years in the military. He raised 5 children and later in life married Josephine, who had 3 grown children. Together, they enjoyed 16 grandkids, numerous great- grandchildren and 1 great-great granddaughter. 

A...

Cherrie Lyn Labrum

Cherrie Lyn Labrum

May 3, 2024

Cherrie Lyn Labrum daughter of Arthur Labrum and Magdalena “Annie” Rogers-Labrum was born on April 23, 1968 in Fruita, Colorado. She peacefully passed away surrounded by her loved ones on May 3, 2024. 

 Cherrie grew up in Ridgway, Colorado and was an inspiration to all those who knew and loved her. She managed to endure a lifetime of challenges and taught...

David Dan Dunn

David Dan Dunn

May 2, 2024

David Dan Dunn Ridgway, Colorado. David (Dave) was born in Gunnison County hospital on December 27, 1946 to William Henry and Martha A Hutchison Dunn and died May 2, 2024 of a cerebral hemorrhage. He was 77 years old. A celebration of life will be June 1, 2024 at 1:00PM at Circle 3 Cowboy Fellowship, 62885 LaSalle Road, Montrose Colorado.

 

Growing...

Kenneth "Brian" Klein

Kenneth "Brian" Klein

May 2, 2024

Kenneth “Brian” Klein, of Montrose, Colorado, went to be with his Lord on May 2nd, 2024. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather “Papa”, brother, cousin and friend. Kenneth was fondly known as “Brian”. He was born to H. Daryl and Doris Klein on August 30th, 1957, in Morristown, NJ. Brian moved several times in childhood due to his father’s...

Julia Maria Angeles

Julia Maria Angeles

May 2, 2024

Julia Maria Angeles, 91, of Montrose, Colorado, passed away on May 2, 2024, due to complications from pneumonia.  Julia was born on March 11, 1933, to Thomas Miskell and Katie Miskell, née Quinn, in North Elmsall, Yorkshire, England. A former beauty queen, Julia would go on to pursue a career as a State Registered Nurse and State Certified Midwife, before emigrating...

Anita Kay Vogelaar

Anita Kay Vogelaar

May 2, 2024

Anita Vogelaar, 82, passed away on May 2, 2024 at her home in Montrose with her devoted husband David Figgins by her side. Anita, the daughter of Dorothy and Cecil “Skinny” Vogelaar, was born in Delta and grew up in Montrose, helping her father on the family ranch and excelling at academics, barrel racing, and baton twirling before graduating from...

Joey J. Manganello

Joey J. Manganello

Apr 30, 2024

Joey J. Manganello passed away in his home Tuesday April 30th, 2024, at the age of 66.  Thanks to Hope West and the love and support of his family, Joey was able to spend his final days in his beautiful home that he had built himself and was so proud of.

Joey was a man of many talents and a jack...

Barbara Anne Thomas

Barbara Anne Thomas

Apr 29, 2024

Barbara Anne Reed Thomas was born in Columbus, Ohio to John and Ruth Anne (Carnes) Reed on December 8, 1949. She passed away from complications of dementia at Colorow Care Center in Olathe, Colorado on April 29, 2024, at the age of 74. 

  

Barb was a member of the national Honor Society, was a member and officer of many clubs, went to...

Tasha Nicole Cruz

Tasha Nicole Cruz

Apr 28, 2024

Tasha Nicole Cruz, a loving mother of seven, tragically passed away in an accident alongside her long-time partner, Brad Armendariz, on April 28, 2024, at the young age of 33. Born in Delta, Colorado on September 9, 1990, Tasha was a beacon of light and love to all who knew her. 

Tasha's world revolved around her children, and she dedicated her...

Michaele Quinn Landback

Michaele Quinn Landback

Apr 26, 2024

Michaele Quinn Landback, 76, of Montrose, Colorado, went to be with her Lord on April 26, 2024. She was born October 13, 1947, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to Thomas Barrett and Mary (Lynch) Quinn. Michaela spent her childhood at Starboard Light in Greensburg, Pennsylvania, which is now the University of Pittsburgh. She graduated from Oldfields School in Sparks Glencoe, Maryland, and...

Karen Brewer Watson

Karen Brewer Watson

Apr 22, 2024

Karen Brewer Watson passed away on April 22, 2024 surrounded by her family at her home in Montrose Colorado at the age of 64 after a long battle of liver failure.  She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend.

Karen was born on December 16, 1959, in Tooele Utah to Margene Breitgam and Jim Hartley.  She spent her...

Linda Sue Long (Hostetter)

Linda Sue Long (Hostetter)

Apr 15, 2024

Linda Sue "Hostetter" Long passed away surrounded by her family on her beloved Redlands Mesa Ranch, April 15, 2024 at the age of 79. Linda was a loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, Great-Great Grandmother, Sister, Aunt and Friend. 

 

Linda Sue Hostetter was born February 21, 1945 in Gilman, Colorado, the daughter of Robert J. and Dorothy L. (Nimon) Hostetter. She...

Eva Marlene Preslan (Bough)

Eva Marlene Preslan (Bough)

Apr 14, 2024

Eva Marlene (Bough) Preslan passed away on April 14, 2024 at home surrounded by family. Eva was born December 26, 1951 in Linton, Indiana to parents Eva Imogene Sullivan (1924-1998) and Richard Marshall Bough (1921-1996). She grew up in Bloomington, IN with her brother Gail Bough, and loved to read. In 1969, she graduated from high school and attended Indiana...