Obituaries

Jan 18, 2023

Alice Logan

May 27, 1932     January 18, 2023

Alice Logan passed away January 18, 2023, under the care of Hospice in Olathe, Colorado. Alice was born in Tierra Amarilla, New Mexico to Juan Antonio and Manuelita Ulibarri and was one of 9 siblings.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Juan and Manuelita, siblings Doroteo, Joe, Rosanna and Cleo,...

Jan 16, 2023

Karen “Michelle” Swayne Courtney was born May 19, 1965, in Norfolk, VA to Robert J. Swayne Jr. and Lydia J. Swayne. Spending her first six years of life near Virginia Beach inspired a love for the ocean and sandy beaches that never faded. Then her family moved to Chattanooga, TN so her dad could study to become a Baptist preacher....

Jan 16, 2023

Jackie A Townsend passed away peacefully with family by her side on January 16, 2023, at Elk Ridge Health Center.  Jackie, age 94, was a lifelong resident of Montrose.

Jackie loved being a wife, mother, and gramma who was full of humor and sass. To know her was to love her.

Jackie is survived by her daughter Sandy (Paul) Cross,...

Jan 16, 2023

Debbie June Maddox

Debbie passed away peacefully in her home, surrounded by loved ones, on January 16, 2023, after losing her battle to cancer.  Debbie loved the outdoors, camping, fishing, and spending time with her family. You always knew she would be there for any big event. Debbie loved her kids and the joy they brought to her with grand...

Jan 15, 2023

Manuel Roberto Hernandez of Montrose, CO passed away on January 15, 2023, a week after his 42nd birthday. A native of Montrose, Manuel, affectionally known as Huelo, was born to LeRoy (Lee) Hernandez and Olivia (Romero) Trujillo, both of Montrose.

Huelo attended Delta and Montrose High School, graduating in 2000. He always enjoyed working with his hands and understanding the...

Jan 14, 2023

Long-time LogHill resident Norma May (Strange) Shafer passed away peacefully on January 14, 2023.

 

Jan 13, 2023

Stanley Duane Burrow

Stanley was born on January 7th, 1957, to Donald and Linda Burrows in Texarkana, Arkansas. He passed away at the age of 66 on January 13th, 2023 at Montrose Memorial hospital with his wife by his side. He was going through cancer treatments and lost his battle.

He was raised in Texas then spent his adult years moving around...

Jan 13, 2023

Jan 12, 2023

Longtime Montrose resident Robert O. Strong, born November 27, 1925, passed on January 12, 2023 at the age of 97 at home with his wife Phyllis by his side.   Bob was born in Lamar, Colorado to Giles and Ruth Strong.  He graduated from Lamar high school in 1943, and at the age of 17 joined the Navy to fight in...

Jan 11, 2023

Jamie Barker

2/2/64 – 1/11/23

Died unexpectedly in his home. Jamie is survived by his parents Jerry and Elaine Barker of Rutland Vermont, His sisters Tammy Shattuck and Kim Colomb, and love of his life Donna Tessier. A final jeep ride for Jamie and scattering of ashes will take place Saturday July 1st.  Leaving Confluence Park Delta, CO at 10am...

Jan 10, 2023

Father Jerry Kistler (57) met his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, January 10, 2023 after a short but fierce battle with lung cancer.  Fr. Jerry was Rector of St. Stephen’s Anglican Church in Montrose for 16 years and also the Dean of the Western Convocation of the Diocese of Mid American for the Reformed Episcopal Church (REC).  He was a...

Jan 9, 2023

Kathryn Gates united with her Lord on January 9, 2023.  She was 91.  Kathryn was also known as Kit, Kitty, Kathy, Aunt Kit, Mom and Grandma by friends and family.  Kathryn and her husband of more than 75 years moved from Omaha to their beloved Western Slope in the 1990s where they spent the rest of their time with a...

Jan 9, 2023

Jan 8, 2023

Cherry Lynn Rycenga, age 52, passed away peacefully January 8th, 2023, after a long, hard battle with ovarian cancer. She was born September 1st, 1970, in Lancaster County PA to Levi Stoltzfus and Edna Quay. She met her husband Kent Rycenga at the YWAM base in Cimmaron Colorado where they both worked in missions, and later tied the knot in...

Jan 7, 2023

Mary Ann Mitchell, 85, a lifetime resident of Montrose, CO, passed away on January 7, 2023, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Grand Junction surrounded by her family.

Mary Ann was born on February 16, 1937, to Anthony Tessitore and Jane DeJulio Tessitore. She graduated from Montrose High School in 1955 and worked at Lathrop Hardware Store where she met the...

Jan 7, 2023

Jamison Jesus Ramirez passed peacefully in the arms of mom & dad on January 7, 2023 at 9:12 p.m ?He was born at 8:51 a.m on October 22, 2022 and met the eyes of Jesus after being in the hospital for 2 1/2 weeks. Jamison was the son of Francisco and Erica Ramirez.

Jamison had tuberous sclerosis and was epileptic...

Jan 6, 2023

Craig Roy Hayes of Montrose, CO passed away on January 6, 2023 after complications with cancer.  He was 58 years and in the comfort of his home surrounded by his family and friends. Craig was born Nov. 12, 1964, to Roy & Geri Hayes in Boise, ID. When Craig was 11, the family moved to Montrose where he remained until...

Jan 6, 2023

Susan Marie Madrid

Susan was born on May 27th, 1931 and passed in her home surrounded by family on January 6th 2023, she was born to Romanaldo and Anita Chavez in Montrose Colorado. Susan worked at the Montrose Memorial Hospital for over thirty plus years dedicating her time to others. She loved the Denver Broncos and never missed a game!...

Jan 6, 2023

Wanda L. Miller

January 18, 1925 – January 6, 2023

Wanda Louise (Caddy) Miller passed away on January 6, 2023, at Heidi’s Chateau in Montrose Colorado.

Born in Montrose, Colorado on January 18, 1925, Wanda was the oldest of three children born to Arthur W. and Edna V. (Button) Caddy.   A lifelong resident of the Colona community Wanda graduated 8th...

Jan 3, 2023

Irving Keith Berry

“Ike”

 

Tuesday January 3, 2023, Ike Berry’s prayer to go home was answered.  He died peacefully at home near his loving wife Gail.

On January 18, 1932, Ike was born at home to Charles and Nina Berry in Cimarron, Colorado.  He grew up on the family ranch riding horses, sledding down Cerro Summit, and playing practical...