Obituaries

Christine Valencia (Rivera)

Dec 15, 2023

Christine Valencia

10/17/1963 -12/15/2023

Christine was born on October 17, 1963, in Delta, CO. She grew up on a farm in Olathe. Christine is survived by her husband, Tommy Valencia. Daughters; Talisha Hancock, Brandi Tennant, and Deanna Espana. Her parents; Cris and Alice Rivera, brother, Richard Rivera and sister, Ann Rivera from Olathe, CO, along with many loved nieces and...

Dennis (Denny) Putnam

Dec 12, 2023

 

Dennis “Denny” Putnam

03/03/1934 – 12/12/2023

 

On December 12, 2023, Dennis (Denny) Putnam finished his earthly journey and passed to his heavenly home. He was born March 3, 1934, in Gunnison, Colo. Soon after, Denny and his folks moved to Phoenix, where a sister and brother were born. In ’44 they moved to Prescott, Ariz, where they were...

Donald Nick Dejulio

Dec 11, 2023

It is with great sorrow we announce the passing of Donald Nick DeJulio of Montrose, CO. Donald passed away on Monday December 11th, 2023, surrounded by his loved ones.

Donald was born in Montrose, CO to Josephine and James DeJulio on October 8th, 1936. In February 1964 Donald married Elaine Peterson, they were married for 53 wonderful years. Donald was...

Maryland Jacketta Mcclanahan

Dec 10, 2023

Marcus (Keith) Catlin

Dec 10, 2023

Marcus “Keith” Catlin, 91 years old of Montrose, passed away the morning of Sunday, December 10, 2023. Keith, a row-crop farmer on Spring Creek Mesa for over 70 years, has been a pillar of the Montrose community since he and his family moved into the area in 1949 with wife Donna. Keith played a vital role in the agricultural community...

Jerry Kramer

Dec 9, 2023

Jerry Kramer

July 31, 1946-December 9, 2023

Gerald Raymond “Jerry” Kramer passed away December 9, 2023 at Hope West Care Center in Grand Junction, Colorado. He was 77 years old.

Jerry was born July 31, 1946 to John A Kramer, Jr. and Alice Miller Kramer in Delta, Colorado.  He attended Fairview School in Olathe and graduated from Olathe High School...

Glenda Mae Cole (Booth)

Dec 7, 2023

Glenda Mae Cole January 11, 1939 – December 7, 2023

 Glenda Mae (Booth) Cole of Olathe, CO passed away in the comfort of family and friends at Colorow Care Center on December 7, 2023.  Glenda was born January 11th, 1939, in Colorado Springs, CO to Herman and Thelma Booth. She spent her childhood in Norwood, CO where she met...

Jerry Mitchell Gassiot

Dec 7, 2023

Jerry Mitchell Gassiot, 86, of Montrose Colorado, passed away on December 7th, 2023. He was born on October 17, 1937, in Bollinger Texas to Mr. and Mrs. H.R. Gassiot. Jerry is survived by his loving wife, Mary Kathryn (Kathy) Gassiot and their children: daughter Dawniell M. Gassiot, her daughter Serena K.M. McNamer and Serena’s daughter Rylee M. Ford; chosen daughter...

Desiree R Collins

Dec 7, 2023

Desiree R Collins

August 13, 1972 – December 7, 2023

Desiree R. Collins age 51 passed away at her home in Montrose after a short illness surrounded by her loving family. Desiree married Dean Collins on April 16, 2009. Desiree has 3 children Michael Martinez (Lily), Alex Martinez, and Brianna Hernandez. Dean has three children Curtis Bolton, Rebecca Collins and...

Ralph (Jim) James Scheetz

Dec 4, 2023

In Memoriam: Ralph James Scheetz

Ralph James “Jim” Scheetz passed away on December 4, 2023 at the age of 89, in his hometown of Nucla, CO. His battle with serious medical issues in recent years showed his courage in facing life challenges with a smile.  Despite the challenges, Jim came out a hero and stayed strong until the end.

Born...

Ann Haggard (Collins)

Dec 3, 2023

Ann C Haggard passed away with family by her side at her home in Montrose on December 3, 2023 at the age of 85.

Ann was born on September 26, 1938, to William and Lillian (Taylor) Collins in San Benito, Texas.  She grew up surrounded by family that included aunts, uncles, and cousins, with whom she remained close all of...

Thomas Dale Roberts

Dec 3, 2023

Daniel Joel De Freval

Dec 1, 2023

Daniel Joel De Freval

Born August 8, 1938, in Le Harve, France. He lived with his family in occupied France throughout the war, moving to Rouen, France, for his dual bachelor’s degrees in English and Psychology.

His father spoke highly of the United States after working as a ship steward, and Daniel immigrated in 1964, becoming a US Citizen in...

Melchor Maybora-Nacciii Tepupa Sonora

Nov 30, 2023

Melchor Mayboca- Naciii en Tepupa Sonora, un 22 de Marzo de 1956 un hombre de un coraziin humilde, noble y generoso,

de broma facil, sonriza amplia y limpia, que siempre se sacrificii por dar bienestar a su familia. Hijo obediente y abnegado, siempre apoyando sus padres Jacinto Mayboca y Rosa Esparza ya fallecidos, y siendo para ellos su muy querido...

James (Tom) Thomas Drake

Nov 26, 2023

James Thomas “Tom” Drake was born in Marion, Ohio, December 31, 1945. He grew up in the family home in New Bloomington, Ohio. After graduating high school, he attended Kent State University. When called upon to serve his country, he joined the United States Air Force and served during the Vietnam War. After returning, he was discharged and in 1969...

Ronald Robert Hansen

Nov 26, 2023

Ronald Robert Hansen died peacefully in his sleep on November 26th, 2023 at Grand Villa Assisted Care in Grand Junction Colorado at the age of 86 . He is survived by his wife Arlene of 64 years of marriage and three children. Robert, Betty and Frank along with nine grand grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren. Born in Brooklyn New York...

Thomas (Tommy) Ray Sampley

Nov 25, 2023

Thomas (Tommy) Ray Sampley   

April 27, 1971-November 25, 2023

 

Thomas died peacefully in his home at 126 Rose Ln. #54 Montrose, co on November 25, 2023

He battled colon cancer for 2 ½ years.

His life will be celebrated on December 11, 2023 at 11am, at Grace Community church, 16731 Woodgate Rd. Montrose, Co. 81401

Thomas will...