Obituaries

Marcus (Keith) Catlin

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

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)

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

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

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

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...