Obituaries

Jun 23, 2023

Thomas Edward Taylor

 

Thomas Taylor, computer software engineer, secular Franciscan, and paddling enthusiast, died on June 23, 2023, while canoeing on the Colorado River. He was three weeks away from turning 68.

The cause was accidental drowning, the Eagle County Coroner’s Office in Eagle, CO, said, despite efforts by friend Marc W. McCord and emergency medical personnel to save...

Jun 22, 2023

Jun 19, 2023

Dolly Saunders

November 12, 1940-June 19, 2023

Dolly Saunders passed away on Monday June 19, 2023 at her home in Montrose, CO. A celebration of life will be on Sunday June 25th at the Montrose Elks Lodge @ 1:00 pm. Dolly was preceded in death by her son Keith Saunders and brother Ray William Ruybalid. She is survived by her...

Jun 18, 2023

In loving memory of Nathanael D. Valencia. He was a loving son and a good friend. He fell asleep in death on Sunday June 18, 2023.

He leaves behind his mother Angelina, his brother Andrew, his niece Camila and his fiancé Michael, and a big loving family.

He was born on September 29, 1991. He will be missed by everyone...

Jun 16, 2023

Debra (Debbie) Sue Percival passed away at her home in Olathe, Colorado surrounded by her family on June 16, 2023, following a short illness. She was 66 years old.

Debbie was born on June 8, 1957, in Delta Colorado to parents Charles “Jack” Shipley and Dorothy (Hiler) Shipley. Debbie spent her childhood in the Montrose/Olathe area and graduated from Olathe...

Jun 16, 2023

James P Dunn

08/31/1950-06/16/2023

 

James (Jim), 72, of Montrose, passed away in his home, with his wife and daughter, by his side, on 6/16/2023. After battling Type 1 diabetes, since the age of 6. In 2012 he was diagnosed with a very rare, non-curable, form of Leukemia. He even gave bone marrow donations for future research. And then, in...

Jun 15, 2023

Elizabeth (Betty) Brill finished her journey to Heaven to be with the Lord on June 15, 2023 at her home surrounded by her family.

Betty was born February 1, 1931 in Olathe to Martin and Anna Distel.  She was the youngest of eleven children born to German immigrant parents who came to America from Russia.  She spent her childhood in...

Jun 14, 2023

Todd Neil Davies, also known as Torch, took his last ride to be with his dad Ralph on June 14, 2023.

Todd was born in Gunnison, CO on January 12, 1965, to Sandra & Ralph Davies. He married the love of his life on August 1, 2008.

Everyone who knew Todd knew his love for his family, motorcycles, and loud...

Jun 14, 2023

Gerald Earl Krill “Rusty”

Former Montrose Colorado resident, Gerald E. Krill, better known as “Rusty”, passed away on June 14, 2023 in Goodland Kansas at the age of 92.

He was born September 17, 1930 to George and Leona (Walker) Krill.  Rusty grew up in the Coal Creek farming community west of Montrose.  He helped on the family farm that...

Jun 10, 2023

Emma Faye Wilson, 89, passed away on June 10, 2023 at her daughter Carol’s house in Montrose, CO.  Emma was born to Fred and Gladys (Mattix) Hasty in a farmhouse near Fredonia, Kansas on July 5, 1933.

Emma went to Beauty College, but after being a beautician for a short while, decided it wasn’t for her.  She returned to school...

Jun 9, 2023

Marlene K. Townsend

December 21, 1937 – June 9, 2023

Marlene (Sylvester) Townsend was born in Denver, Colorado, to Everett Sylvester and Helen (Poppert) Sylvester.  Marlene was the oldest of two daughters and when she was 9, the Sylvester family moved to Montrose.  She attended school in Montrose and graduated from Montrose High in 1956.  While she was there, she...

Jun 8, 2023

Dennis Dale Lambert, a longtime resident of Montrose, Colorado passed away June 8th, 2023 at the age of 80, at home and surrounded by the love of close family members.

Born April 27th, 1943, in Washington D.C. to Dale and Frances Lambert, Dennis received his AA in Engineering from El Camino Community College and his BS and MS in Engineering...

Jun 6, 2023

We are sad to announce the passing of Ronald Anthony Soler, 80, on June 6,2023. Ronald died of heart failure at his home, surrounded by family and friends. As per his wishes, Ronald was cremated, and there will be no service or burial.

Born in Los Angeles, Ronald moved his family to Montrose in 1976, and after a brief return...

Jun 4, 2023

Jun 1, 2023

Betty Eloise Jackson Frasier, age 95, passed away peacefully at Montage Creek on June 1, 2023, with her daughter-in-law, Cathy Frasier, by her side.

Betty was born in Denver, Colorado, on March 29, 1928, the third of four children, to John Robert Jackson and Harriet Gladys (Schiller) Jackson. Her siblings include sister Esther Belle, Robert Deval, and Margaret Ann.

After...

May 31, 2023

May 31, 2023

On Wednesday May 31, 2023, Kylei Mccollum, loving mother, soulmate, daughter, sister, and friend, passed away, at age 40 in Montrose, Colorado.

Kylei spent her younger years in Norwood, Co. She was a joyful soul and filled the lives around her with love and laughter. You could usually find her roaming the hills or at the rodeo with her favorite...

May 31, 2023

Nancy Jane Weese, 85, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 31, 2023.  Though her passing was unexpected, and she was excited about the life she was living, she was also looking forward to seeing her Lord and Savior, and reconnecting with the love of her life and husband of 56 years – Don.

Born in Loma...

May 25, 2023

Cheryl Lynn Valdez was born on September 20, 1948, to Eugene and Esther Vanderpool, and passed peacefully from her husband’s loving arms into God’s  on May 25, 2023. Death leaves a heartache no one can heal; love leaves a memory no one can steal.

Cheryl married the love of her life, Sonny Valdez on May 7th, 1983. They had just...

May 25, 2023

Linda Jane Carpenter, age 75, passed away May 25, 2023 at Valley Manor Nursing Center. Linda was born August 15, 1947 in Greenville, MS to Asher and Daisy (Howerton) Rankin. She worked as an Activity Director at Valley Manor Nursing Center until her retirement.

Linda is preceded in death by her parents, her husband L.W. “Boots” Carpenter, and three sisters...