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...
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...
Oliva Ann Gonzales
Nov 24, 2023
Olivia Ann Gonzales, 43, of Montrose, Colorado, passed away on November 24, 2023, after a courageous battle with metastatic breast cancer. She departed this world surrounded by the love and comfort of her family and friends. Born on June 12, 1980, in Las Vegas, New Mexico. She moved to Montrose, Colorado at eight years old with her mother. Olivia was...
Gedo Frigetto
Nov 24, 2023
Gedo Frigetto passed away peacefully at home on the morning of November 24,2023. Gedo was born on November 22,1929 to Louie and Maria (Beltrame) Frigetto in Sterling, Colorado. Gedo moved to Montrose at the age of 6 with his family after his father Louie was recruited from the Holly Sugar Company to grow sugar beets.
On July 9, 1955 he...
Lee Ralph Devinney
Nov 24, 2023
Lee Ralph DeVinney born May 24, 1944, passed away peacefully in his home November 24, 2023.
Ralph and his wife Caroline were life-long residents of Montrose, Colorado. Ralph was an avid horseman, loved fishing, hunting and was a lifetime member of the Elks Lodge, where he served his community his whole life. He retired from US Tractor as the parts...
Marianne J. Coldiron
Nov 22, 2023
Mrs. Marianne J. Coldiron, 68 of Delta, Colorado, died Wednesday, November 22, 2023 at St. Mary’s Hospital after complications of a surgery. Born in Germany, Mrs. Coldiron attended and
graduated high school in Paonia, Colorado. After high school she met and married William Coldiron in 1973. Started a family in the Delta/Montrose area.
Mrs. Coldiron was an active member of...
Laurie Wenzel
Nov 19, 2023
Laurie Wenzel was born in Montrose, Colorado, on Aug. 19, 1964, to Lloyd and Sharon Wenzel. It was a special birthday present to her dad, as it is his birthday also. Laurie lost her battle with cancer on Nov. 19. She was 59 years old.
Laurie graduated from Campion Academy in Loveland, Colorado, and continued her education in several colleges....
William (Bill) Dale Siders
Nov 18, 2023
William Dale “Bill” Siders, age 81, passed away on Saturday, 18 November 2023, at the Montrose Regional Hospital’s ICU. Bill was born on December 3, 1941, at the home of his maternal grandparents, Charles, and Blanche Fels, in Prospect Township, Highland County, Ohio, to his young parents, Charles Albert and Esther (Long/Fels) Siders. Still living are his sister, Shirley Jean...
Robert (Bob) N Foulk
Nov 14, 2023
Robert “Bob” N Foulk, age 59, passed away peacefully on November 14th 2023, at his home in Montrose, Colorado.
Bob was born in Denver and grew up in Wheat Ridge, Colorado. He moved to Montrose, Colorado with his wife and daughter in the late 1990’s. Bob was passionate about many things including racing and football, but above all he was...
David J Kunke
Nov 9, 2023
David J. Kunke April 6, 1961 – November 9, 2023 David J. Kunke, a dedicated husband, loving father, and esteemed Master Electrician, passed away on November 9, 2023, in Telluride, Colorado, at the age of 62. Born in Joliet, IL, Dave was a man of remarkable talents. On February 28, 1987, he married the love of his life, Lynne, on...
Willis R Smith
Nov 7, 2023
In loving memory of Willis R Smith
Born March 27, 1937, Olathe Colorado
Passed November 7, 2023, Montrose Colorado
Service to be held at Crossroads Victory Church, 515 Hillcrest Dr. Montrose Colorado at 10:00 AM Wednesday November 15, 2023
Interment to follow at Veterans Memorial Cemetery of Western Colorado. With full military honors, at 3:00 PM 2830 Riverside Parkway, Grand...

