Obituaries

Juanita (Missy) Hernandez (Trujillo)

Juanita (Missy) Hernandez (Trujillo)

Feb 3, 2024

Juanita “Missy” Hernandez, 41, of Montrose, CO passed away peacefully on February 3, 2024.

Missy was born in Craig, CO on May 5, 1982, to Leroy Hernandez and Olivia (Romero) Trujillo, both of Montrose.

Following high school, Missy spent years working as a customer service associate. A vivacious and spirited soul who connected easily with others, Missy was often sought...

Kimberly Ruth Brockelman

Kimberly Ruth Brockelman

Feb 3, 2024

Kimberly Ruth Brockelman passed away peacefully on February 3, 2024 at Colorow Care Center at the age of 61.

Graveside services will be held on February 9, 2024 at the Olathe Cemetery, Olathe Colorado at 11:00 AM.

Kim was a resident of Colorow Care Center since she was a young woman.

Kim was born on June 15, 1962 in Monte...

Monte L Melanson

Monte L Melanson

Feb 3, 2024

Monte L Melanson peacefully passed away February 3, 2024. Born June 30, 1955, in Montrose, CO, to William L. Melanson and Billie M. (Combs) Engberg, he will be dearly missed by family and friends. Monte was a graduate of Olathe High School and a State level wrestler. Monte loved the outdoors, spending numerous days traversing the Uncompahgre Plateau, cutting firewood...

Delmer (Del) Scheele

Delmer (Del) Scheele

Feb 2, 2024

Delmer (Del) Scheele

Delmer Lewis Scheele died February 2, 2023 at Crossroads Assisted Living.  He was 90 years old.

Del was born on October 2, 1933 in Linn, Kansas to John and Saloma Scheele.  He grew up in Clay Center, Kansas.  He joined the Navy in 1951 and served as an air traffic controller until 1956.  He was a Korean...

Donald Lee Bacon

Donald Lee Bacon

Jan 29, 2024

Donald Lee Bacon

2-6-1940 -1-29-2024

Donald “Lee“ Bacon, a lifelong Catholic, was born in Chicago, IL February 6, 1940 to Ken and Charlotte Bacon, both parents are deceased.  He passed on from complications of Dementia. He moved to Dallas, TX around the age of 12 years old.  He is survived by his wife, Patti Bacon, children, Lisa Gilbert, Christopher Whitestone,...

Gloria Jean Hudson (Haselwood)

Gloria Jean Hudson (Haselwood)

Jan 29, 2024

GLORIA JEAN HUDSON

MONTROSE – Gloria J. Hudson, 74, died unexpectedly at Montrose Regional Health on January 29, 2024. She was born June 23, 1949, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of Richard Dale Haselwood and Sylvia Almeda (Conaway) Haselwood.

Gloria attended Montrose High School, married the love of her life, George Raymond Hudson on December 19, 1964, and was part...

Warren K Gumeson

Warren K Gumeson

Jan 26, 2024

Warren K. Gumeson

June 15th 1939 – January 26th 2024

Born in Denver Colorado to Carl Fredrick Gumeson and Margret Emma (Booksrtom) Gumeson.

He completed elementary through high school in Denver, graduating from South High. Warren continued to college earning his BA from The University of Colorado in 1961, then earning a teaching certificate in 1962 and a MA in...

Sidney Carlton Hartman

Sidney Carlton Hartman

Jan 25, 2024

We are deeply heartbroken to announce the passing of Sidney Carlton Hartman on January 25, 2024, at the young age of 54 after a short but aggressive battle with cancer.  Born on June 6, 1969, he is survived by his parents, Carlton V and Janet L Hartman, three siblings, his wife, and three young children under the age of 8...

Barbara (Barb) Ann Feely (Habrat)

Barbara (Barb) Ann Feely (Habrat)

Jan 25, 2024

Barbara “Barb” Ann Feely passed away on January 25, 2024, in Montrose Colorado at the age of 89.

No services will be held at this time.

She was born May 18, 1934, to Frank and Mary Habrat in Greensburg, Pennsylvania.

The majority of her adult life Barb resided in Delta, Colorado. She was a wife, homemaker, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother...

Criselda Elizabeth Miller

Criselda Elizabeth Miller

Jan 24, 2024

In Loving Memory of Criselda Elizabeth Miller (Berg)

Criselda Elizabeth Miller (Berg), born on July 22, 1939, in New Mexico, left this world on January 24th, 2024. She was the beloved daughter of Mary and Fred Berg and spent her early years in Mora, New Mexico.

Criselda's life was one of passion and love, characterized by her roles as a housewife, caring...

Richard (Dick) F Biella

Richard (Dick) F Biella

Jan 23, 2024

Richard F Biella, 90

August 7, 1933 – January 23, 2024

Montrose, Colorado

Richard F Biella, “Dick” passed away on January 23rd at his home in Montrose, Colorado.

He was born on August 7, 1933, on the farm in Superior, Colorado to Frank and Elizabeth (Beranek) Biella. He grew up on the family farm. He attended grade school in Superior...

Beverly June Miller (Hale)

Beverly June Miller (Hale)

Jan 22, 2024

Beverly J. Miller

July 26, 1934 – January 22, 2024        Age 89

 

It is with great sorrow that we announce that Beverly J. Miller passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at her home in Montrose, Colorado, on Monday, January 22, 2024, after a period of declining health.

Beverly June Hale was born in Agra, Oklahoma to Homer S....

Thedus Adell Castle (Brown)

Thedus Adell Castle (Brown)

Jan 21, 2024

Thedus Adell Castle (Brown)

September 12, 1932—January 21, 2024

Thedus Adell Castle (Brown) from Montrose, Colorado passed away January 21, 2024 peacefully at her son and daughter-in-law’s home in Olathe. She was born on September 12, 1932 in Montrose, Colorado to Lloyd W. and Adele M. (Gibson) Brown.

Thedus grew up in Montrose on a farm on Spring Creek. She...

James Dale Jennings

James Dale Jennings

Jan 18, 2024

On January 18, 2024, James Dale Jennings of Montrose, Colorado passed away at the age of 86 after a long illness.

Jim was born to Harry and Anna Jennings in Weston, Colorado on October 2, 1937.  His childhood years were spent in Missouri after his family returned there shortly after his birth.

He returned to Colorado when he joined the...

Berta Lucero (Ulibarri)

Berta Lucero (Ulibarri)

Jan 16, 2024

Berta Ulibarri Lucero

 

To everything there is a season,

                     a time for very purpose under heaven,”

Ecclesiastes 3:1

 

With great sorrow and deep gratitude, the Lucero, Ventura, Arellano, Davis, Conant, and Nowalk families announce the passing of our kind, brave, caring, and unimaginably generous mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, Berta Ulibarri Lucero. Berta passed into the hands...

Leland Laverne Koehler

Leland Laverne Koehler

Jan 15, 2024

Leland Laverne Koehler, son of Herbert E. & Frieda (Bartel) Koehler, born April 6, 1929 in East Bloomfield, WI passed away at home January 15, 2024 at 94 years of age.

Served as a Sgt in the Army from 1947-1952 and served in the Korean War. Married October 23, 1954 to Pat Martin at St. Peters Lutheran Church, Weyauwega, WI....

David Elmer Goodhue

David Elmer Goodhue

Jan 15, 2024

DAVID ELMER GOODHUE

February 24, 1936 – January 15, 2024

David Elmer Goodhue from Montrose, Colorado passed away January 15, 2024 at Montrose Regional Health after a period of declining health.  He was born on February 24, 1936 in Carlisle, Iowa to Marion G. Goodhue and Winifred B. (Owens) Goodhue.  He graduated from Carlisle High School and attended Iowa State...

Helen Roberson (Danker)

Helen Roberson (Danker)

Jan 15, 2024

Helen Danker Roberson came into this world with a bang on July 4, 1924, and left peacefully on January 15, 2024. She is survived by two daughters, Connie and Carol, and her son Bruce. She had nine grandchildren, a foster granddaughter, fourteen great grandchildren, and two great great grandchildren.

Honey, Mrs. R, Dink, Little General, was a remarkable woman who...

Tamora Thomas (Hunt)

Tamora Thomas (Hunt)

Jan 14, 2024

Tamora Hunt Thomas, 73, passed away peacefully on January 14th, 2024 at her home in Ridgway, Colorado, surrounded by her husband Terry and her children, Tracy, LeeAnne and Sam. She bravely battled breast cancer for the last four years. Her strong will to live, faith in God, and the love and prayers of family, friends, and many others carried her...

Dolores June Powell (Hayes)

Dolores June Powell (Hayes)

Jan 13, 2024

Dolores June Powell left us on January 13, 2024 at the age of 93. Born Dolores June Hayes on July 18, 1930 to Dorothy and Ralph Hayes, Dolores was the oldest of four siblings: Dolores, Janice, Darrell and Sandra. She loved her sisters and brother dearly all of her life.

After completing high school and secretarial training, she worked in...