George Gleason
May 5, 2025
George Gleason (July 6, 1944 – May 5, 2025).
George Gleason, beloved husband, father, friend, pharmacist, pilot, and purveyor of perfectly
timed punchlines, passed away peacefully on May 5, 2025, with his loving wife Mary and Son
Brian by his side. He was 80 years old, though his wit remained sharp and his jokes ever-
recycled right up to the end.
George lived a life...
Karen June Gifford
May 2, 2025
IN LOVING MEMORY OF KAREN JUNE GIFFORD JUNE 03, 1942—MAY 02, 2025
Karen went to be with the Lord after an unfortunate fall. Born in Warsaw, IN to Dallas and Ferne Short. Survived by her husband, Ron Gifford, daughter Kandi Carrano, son Layne Morford
and a sister, Lillian Myers, along with two sisters-in-law, Karen Short and Cindy Van.
Extended children, Angie and Rick...
Patrick Hayden McWilliams
May 2, 2025
Patrick Hayden McWilliams, 61, was born on August 15th, 1963, and passed away May 2nd, 2025, at St. Mary’s hospital in Grand Junction.
Patrick was known for lighting up a room with laughter. He was the kind of man who never knew a stranger. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved hunting, fishing, bonfires and being surrounded by his family and...
Robert Balerio
Apr 30, 2025
November 25,1944- April 30,2025
Bob Balerio, 80, passed away at Montrose Regional Hospital on April 30, 2025. Bob was born in Mexico and was the oldest of 5 children. He moved to Sedgwick, Ks. when he was 8 years old. After high school, he attended Southwestern College in Winfield, Ks. where he met his future wife, Sandy. They would have celebrated...
Sandra Lee Glaspell
Apr 30, 2025
Sandra Lee Glaspell, of Montrose Colorado passed away peacefully on 04/30/2025 at the age of 85 after a 10-year battle with renal cell carcinoma. Sandra Lee Smith was born in Blackwell, Oklahoma in 1939. She graduated from Denver East High school in 1957. Following graduation from high school she attended the University of Colorado in Boulder. It was during her...
Shiela Lynn Unrein
Apr 26, 2025
Shiela Lynn Unrein
June 23, 1952- April 26, 2025
Shiela Lynn Unrein, beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother and Friend to so many. Nicknamed “Shiela Shine” she was a force to be reckoned with. She was a one-of-a-kind human who gave the greatest love, compassion and generosity to all, regardless of their relationship to her. She will be most remembered for her kindness, infectious...
Stacey C. DeVries
Apr 25, 2025
Stacey Craig DeVries of Grand Junction, CO passed away April 25, 2025.
There will be a Graveside Funeral Service held on Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 2:00PM at the Olathe Cemetery located at 1171 S Highway 50 Business Loop in Olathe, CO.
Joe Quintana
Apr 21, 2025
~A Life Long Lived~
December 12, 1935 – April 21, 2025
Joe Quintana, a beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and cherished friend passed away peacefully of natural causes at the age of 89. A native of Colorado, Joe lived a full and vibrant life.
Born and raised in Colorado, Joe had a deep connection with the land. He spent his early years working for...
Martin Dmitri Culver-Barrientos
Apr 20, 2025
In Loving Memory of Martin Dmitri Culver-Barrientos
1985 – 2025
Martin Dmitri Culver-Barrientos, 39, passed away on Easter Sunday, April 20th, 2025, in Montrose, CO. He leaves behind a legacy of fierce independence, steadfast faith, and profound love for his family.
Dmitri had a remarkable gift for bringing joy to those around him. His onery sense of humor, sharp wit, and deeply kind...
Richard Eugene Hobbs
Apr 19, 2025
Retired Air Force Master Sergeant Richard Eugene Hobbs, of Montrose, CO passed away peacefully on April 19, 2025, next to the love of his life Monette.
Richard was born June 7, 1950, in Nampa, ID to Max Martin Hobbs and Lu Ceil Wing Bennett Hobbs. Richard was the fourth child of 8 siblings. He graduated from Montrose High School in 1968....
Kenneth James Orvis
Apr 15, 2025
Ken Orvis, a beloved fixture of the Ridgway valley and an unforgettable character to all who knew him, passed away peacefully, Tuesday April 15th, in his home. He was with his family and was held in the hearts of a community that won't soon forget him.
Ken was born in Grand Junction, Colorado on October 27th 1960. He spent his childhood...
Leslie Jean Garduno
Apr 14, 2025
Leslie Jean Garduno (McGuffin), age 54, went to be with her Heavenly Father on April 14, 2025, in Montrose, Colorado, where she was born and raised. Her passing marks the loss of a beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend whose warmth and presence touched many lives. Leslie was born on July 3, 1970, in Montrose, Colorado. Leslie...
Richard Allen Manhart
Apr 13, 2025
Richard Manhart passed away peacefully surrounded by immediate family on April 13. He was born to Lewis and Villa Manhart in Ohio. He received his undergraduate degree in biology from Bowling Green State University and doctoral degree in medicine from The Ohio State University. After internship and residency in anesthesia his first position was in an army hospital in Germany....
Thomas J. Harrison
Apr 9, 2025
Thomas J. Harrison, MD, died peacefully at his home in Montrose, CO on April 9, 2025, surrounded by his three children. He was 90 years old. Tom was born on November 29, 1934, in Cascade Locks, Oregon. He grew up exploring and enjoying many outdoor adventures in the pacific northwest. This love would be with him for a lifetime. While...
Alfred J. Berry
Apr 5, 2025
March 12, 1967 – April 5, 2025
Alfred J. Berry left this world peacefully on April 5, 2025. He was born in Telluride, the son of Kenneth & Elsie Berry. He then grew up in Ridgway where he developed a strong work ethic and a deep love for family. After graduating from Ridgway High, he went on to pursue his career...
Fred Emery Castle
Apr 2, 2025
Fred E. Castle was born September 26, 1967 and passed unexpectedly on April 2, 2025 at the age of 57.
He was raised in Montrose Colorado by his parents Fred H. Castle (passed) and Sylvia Castle. He had 3 amazing sisters, Diana (passed), Janet, and Kathy and many nieces and nephews.
In 1989 he met his wife, Diana Wordsman Castle. They got...
Jerry Lawrence Austin
Apr 2, 2025
Jerry Lawrence Austin of Montrose, CO passed away on April 2, 2025, at Montrose Regional Hospital surrounded by his daughter and son-in-law after a short battle with cancer and pneumonia. Jerry was born May 11, 1949, in Norwood, CO to Lawrence Jess Austin and Develva May Austin (Patterson). Jerry married the love of his life, Joann Mercy Atencio, and had...
Shirley Ann Cook
Apr 2, 2025
Shirley Ann Cook, of Montrose passed away April 2, 2025 at St. Mary's Hospital in Grand Junction. Shirley was born in Lafayette, Indiana on February 21, 1948 to Lucie and Raymond Smith. Shirley is survived by her husband of 53 years Ray Cook; her son Brian Cook of Montrose; her sister Elke Quinn and her husband Kevin of Savannah, GA;...
Raymond J. Knob
Apr 1, 2025
Life time resident of Delta Co, Raymond J. Knob passed away at his home on April 1, 2025 with his wife at his side. Ray was born November 22, 1936 in Montrose, Co to Jake and Monica (Heili) Knob. He graduated from Delta High School in 1955. As a young man he worked for Hulteens Orchard on Antelope Hill. He...
Lupe Diaz Martinez-Valdez
Mar 31, 2025
Lupe Diaz Martinez-Valdez passed away on March 31st at 4:45 AM in the comfort of her own home, surrounded by close family at the age of 76. She was battling Pancreatic cancer and had determined she was done with treatments and wanted to live out the rest of her life on her own terms. Lupe had previously been a caregiver...
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