Obituaries

Jul 14, 2023

Birdie E. Hatter

06/05/1942   07/14/2023

Birdie E. Hatter went to be with our Lord God on July 14, 2023, surrounded by her loving family.

Born to Joseph Y. and Helen V. Brown, Birdie was the youngest of 10 children. She was the only remaining sibling.

Birdie lived a full and adventurous life and never missed a chance to tell her...

Jul 14, 2023

Bonnie Sue Andrew (Flanigan), 81, of Montrose passed away peacefully in Grand Junction on July 14th, 2023. Bonnie was born in Montrose, Colorado on May 30th, 1942 to Fred and Wilma (Flowers) Flanigan. Bonnie grew up in Montrose and graduated from Montrose High School. She then married Gene DeVincentis and had two children, Gina and Kevin DeVincentis. Later in life...

Jul 13, 2023

Dale Benjamin Rider died at home in his recliner on July 13, 2023. He was born on January 11, 1933 in Alpine Texas to Nora (Dopp) Rider and Clay Thomas Rider. The family moved back home to Montrose when Dale was 9 years old, due to his father’s ill health. After Clay passed in 1942, his mother Nora married Floyd...

Jul 12, 2023

David Edward McOmie “Homie” age 73, died July 12, 2023, at his Olathe, CO home with his family by his side. Dave was born August 8, 1949, in Salt Lake City to Doris and Edward McOmie.

He was the only son of 4 children. In 1969, the U.S. Army called on Dave where he served in Vietnam until honorably discharged...

Jul 11, 2023

Frances (Fran) I. Ambold

April 5, 1934, to July 11, 2023

Fran Ambold peacefully passed away on July 11, 2023, in Montrose CO.  Fran was born on April 5, 1934 in Blackwater, Missouri to Wesley Kennedy and Lillie May Lock.   The Kennedy family moved to Silverton, CO where Fran grew up and went to school.   Fran met her husband John...

Jul 9, 2023

Donald Peter Cram

Donald Peter Cram died suddenly of natural causes in Montrose on July 9, 2023. He was 62.

Donald was born in Waynesboro, VA on November 25, 1960 To Margaret and Kenneth Cram, and lived for much of his childhood in Syracuse, NY. He received a B.A. Mathematics from Wesleyan University, an M.B.A. from Yale University, an M.A....

Jul 9, 2023

Gloria Jean Holley

October 28, 1943 – July 9, 2023

Gloria was born in Mesa, AZ on October 28, 1943, to Carter Glade and Myrtle Ellen Matthews. She was the last of 5 children and the only daughter.

At the age of 21, in 1964, she married the love of her life, Dennis Wayne Holley. In 1967, they made the...

Jul 8, 2023

Linda L. Kelly

 

Linda L. Kelly (Rash) went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on July 8, 2023, after a long and courageous battle with cancer.  She was born to Robert L. Kelly and Dolores E. Kelly

on November 10, 1951, in Hutchinson, Kansas. She attended Winans Elementary, Sherman Jr. High and graduated from Hutchinson High...

Jul 5, 2023

In Loving Memory of Joyce Elizabeth Corley

December 16, 1940 – July 5, 2023

Joyce Elizabeth Corley, a remarkable woman who touched countless lives with her unwavering dedication and infectious spirit, has peacefully made her transition. Born in Los Angeles, CA, on December 16, 1940, she was the beloved daughter of Moses B. Terry and Liney Terry and the eldest...

Jul 2, 2023

Harlan Ralph Bingham was born on October 13, 1942, in Longmont Colorado to Conrad (Art) and Irene (Tarr) Bingham. He passed from this life on earth and went to rest on July 2nd, 2023, with his wife by his side at his longtime residence in Olathe.

At a very young age Harlan moved to Montrose then to Olathe where he...

Jun 30, 2023

Joyce Butcher

September 27, 1929 – June 30, 2023

Joyce Butcher went to be with the Lord on June 30, 2023, with family and loving caregivers beside her.

Joyce was born on September 27, 1929, in Barnsdall, Oklahoma. She was the youngest of three children born to Bob and Florence Ross.

After high school graduation, she married her high school...

Jun 29, 2023

Montrose, CO resident Dale Martin passed to his home with his Savior on June 29, 2023.He leaves behind his love for his wife and son and extended family.

Crippin Funeral Home is assisting his family.

Jun 26, 2023

Connie Rae LaCroix of Montrose, Colorado passed away peacefully in her sleep at the age of 73 on Monday, June 26, 2023, after a short illness.  Connie was born on January 19, 1950, in Cortez, Colorado and spent her early years nearby in Dove Creek.  Her family moved to Montrose her senior year of high school.  After graduating high school,...

Jun 24, 2023

Joyce Marie Hogue Jan. 2, 1949 – June 24, 2023, Air Force – Technician Sergeant Helicopter Maintenance Craftsman.

Joyce passed away peacefully at her home in Montrose, Colorado after a brief encounter with cancer. Born Jan. 2, 1949, to Raymond and Theresa Coventon in Winthrop Massachusetts. The middle child of four. She had 2 girls, Lori and Shani Matteson before...

Jun 24, 2023

Roberto Mendes Suares passed away at 51 years of age peacefully at home surrounded by his family on June 24, 2023, following a courageous battle with cancer. Roberto was known for his outgoing personality, helpful attitude, and love for his family and God. He enjoyed reading, listening to music, spending time with his family or outdoors, and serving as a...

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...