Obituaries

Joshua Daniel Myres

Joshua Daniel Myres

Jul 28, 2025

Joshua Daniel Myres, 46, of Montrose, Colorado, passed away at his home on July 29, 2025. Born in Charleston, West Virginia, on December 3, 1978, Josh was the son of Michael Andrew Myres of Durango (deceased), and Patricia Henn Myres. He grew up in Durango, graduating from Durango High School, and went on to earn a Bachelor of Arts in...

Patricia Lynn Pelham

Patricia Lynn Pelham

2025

In loving memory of Patricia Lynn Pelham

December 1967 – July 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Patricia Lynn Pelham, who departed this life too soon at the age of 57. She passed away in Delta, Colorado.

Patricia was a selfless, loving and devoted mother, grandmother, and friend. Her kindness, unwavering support, and endless...

Monica Nichols Treadway

Monica Nichols Treadway

Jul 26, 2025

Monica Nichols Treadway “Grandee”, passed away peacefully at the age of 93. She had a heart of gold and lived a life full of love. Mom was an exceptional amateur astronomer, fantastic cook, an avid gardener and reader, was a talented seamstress, and loved to travel. She was a wonderful loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and aunt.

Monica is survived by...

Cathie Ann Black Eskew

Cathie Ann Black Eskew

Jul 24, 2025

Cathie Ann Black Eskew of Montrose, Colorado, went to be with the Lord shortly after sunrise on the morning of Thursday, July 24, 2025. She was 82.

Cathie was born in Oakland, California, on September 17, 1942, to Catherine and Lane Black. She married Charles “Joe” Eskew, her husband of 62 years, on March 16, 1963, with whom she had three...

Danny Gray "DG"

Danny Gray "DG"

Jul 22, 2025

Danny Gray, “DG” to those who knew him, was born December 19, 1949, in Ada, Oklahoma to Jack & Wyleta Gray. DG galloped into glory on July 22, 2025, at home with MJ, Pearl and Tuf by his side.

DG and horses were synonymous. From a very young age, when his grandpa Gray brought home his first pony in the backseat...

John G. Bradshaw

John G. Bradshaw

Jul 18, 2025

John G. Bradshaw passed away at the young age of 35. A loving husband, father, and friend, he is survived by his wife, Brenna, sons, Hayden (17), Braydyn (12), and Brody (10). He overcame great loss at an early age as they will have to do. When he needed someone to step up his Mimi, Kim Caines, guided and protected...

Marilyn Lee (Anderson) Osborne

Marilyn Lee (Anderson) Osborne

Jul 16, 2025

Marilyn Lee (Anderson) Osborne passed away peacefully on July 16, 2025, at the age of 86, after courageously facing Alzheimer’s and a series of strokes. Up until the end, she kept her beautiful smile.

Marilyn’s life can be summed up in six words: Faith, Family, Friends, Flowers, Food, and Fun — and always Balloons.

She was born in Denver on March 29,...

Johnny Jarvis Harris

Johnny Jarvis Harris

Jul 14, 2025

Johnny Jarvis Harris (June 30, 1938) passed peacefully in his sleep on July 14th, 2025.

He was born in Montrose, Colorado to parents Lloyd (Hungry) Harris and Dorthy Jarvis with an older brother Gene. He lived across the western United States including one of his favorite places, Alaska. He was an avid sportsman, often accompanied by his gundog, Babe, and in...

Stephanie Dawn Abbath

Stephanie Dawn Abbath

Jul 14, 2025

Stephanie Dawn Abbath passed peacefully away July 14th, 2025, at her home surrounded by her loving family after a courageous and hard-fought battle with cancer.

Stephanie was born in Ventura California to Jerry Branch and Yvonne Willis on August 8th, 1964.

Shortly after her birth her family moved to Montrose Colorado where she would be raised by her grandmother Mae Veo or...

Elaine Maria Nelson

Elaine Maria Nelson

Jul 13, 2025

Elaine Maria Nelson

January 14, 1942 – July 13, 2025

Life’s journey on earth came to an end for Elaine Maria Nelson who passed away

July 13, 2025 in Montrose, Colorado.

Elaine was born in Glendive, Montana on January 14, 1942 to Norvald and Myrtle Nelson, the only daughter in addition to five sons. When she was 9 years old, the family moved to...

John Andrew Piatt

John Andrew Piatt

Jul 12, 2025

John Andrew Piatt was born Feb 1, 1939, passed on July 12, 2025.

John was a beloved son, husband, father, uncle, Grandfather, & Great Grandfather. John was preceded in death by his beloved wife Mary Charlene Piatt, they were married for 61 years. Together they raised 5 children and have 13 Grandkids, 18 Great Grandkids, and 7 Great-Great Grandkids. 

John retired from...

Dolores Urralburu

Dolores Urralburu

Jul 10, 2025

Dolores Urralburu, 96, of Montrose, Colorado passed away on July 10, 2025 in Arlington, Virginia with the same joy for life, devotion to God, and love for her family and friends that always showed through the bright smile on her face. Her final wish to be surrounded by love created a beautiful final day when she even glowed as sunset’s...

Muffett Maria van Beethoven

Muffett Maria van Beethoven

Jul 6, 2025

Muffett Maria van Beethoven left this life in the early morning of Sunday, July 6, 2025, having endured a brief and intense experience with cancer. She was, as she wished to be, at home with her beloved dogs.

Born Muffett May Fynn, she was the third daughter of Dorothy Evalena Bowen Fynn and John Alfred Fynn. She was born in Denver...

Joseph Richard Allen

Joseph Richard Allen

Jul 5, 2025

Joseph Richard “Dick” Allen passed away peacefully on July 5, 2025, in Montrose, Colorado. He

was a successful businessman, an avid outdoorsman, and—most importantly—a devoted son,

brother, husband, father, grandfather, and friend.

Dick was born on March 9, 1937 in Eagle, Colorado, a fourth generation Coloradan, to Joseph

Dewey Allen and Helen Hart Allen. The youngest of four children, he grew up alongside his

beloved...

Pastor Richard Sirokman

Pastor Richard Sirokman

Jul 5, 2025

Pastor Richard Sirokman, a devoted husband, loving father and grandfather, loyal brother, and faithful servant of God, went home to be with the Lord, leaving behind a legacy of faith, love, and dedication.

Born with a heart for ministry and a passion for sharing the Gospel, Richard faithfully served as the pastor of Waves of Mercy Church for 20 years, beginning...

Wayne Quade

Wayne Quade

Jul 4, 2025

Wayne Maurice Quade

Wayne Quade was born to Francis and Virginia Quade in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, on March 22, 1941, and grew up in Wausau, Wisconsin. He was a lifelong member of the Christian Science Church. He passed away on July 4, 2025.

Early in his youth he became passionate about Boy Scouts, becoming an Eagle Scout in 1958, and later an...

Lisa Kay (Harsanyi) Stephenson

Lisa Kay (Harsanyi) Stephenson

Jul 2, 2025

In memory of Lisa Kay (Harsanyi) Stephenson, longtime Montrose resident, beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, and friend.

Lisa Kay (Harsanyi) Stephenson passed away at home in the company of loved ones on Wednesday July 2, 2025, after a brave journey with cancer. She was 58 years old.

Born on December 4, 1966, in Pueblo, CO, Lisa spent much of her early life...

Margaret Faye Morgan

Margaret Faye Morgan

Jul 2, 2025

Margaret Faye Morgan passed away from a broken heart, surrounded by her beloved family, on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, in Montrose, Colorado. She was 87 years old.

Margaret was born on July 18, 1937, in DeQueen, Arkansas, to Homer and Lillie Mae Priddy (Bailey). Due to her father’s whims, she went from picking cotton in the fields of Texas to living...

Bobby Ray Morgan

Bobby Ray Morgan

Jul 1, 2025

In the early hours of July 1, 2025, Bobby Ray Morgan passed away from natural causes in Montrose, Colorado, surrounded by his family. He was 52 years old.

Born on June 13, 1973, in Montrose, CO, to Ray and Margaret Morgan (Priddy), Bobby grew up in a large, very close family, and his cousins were more like siblings. He was especially...

Irma Lorena Dominguez Sosa

Irma Lorena Dominguez Sosa

Jun 29, 2025

Irma Lorena Dominguez Sosa June 4, 1978 – June 29, 2025

Irma Lorena Dominguez Sosa, 47, of Montrose, Colorado, passed away peacefully on June 29, 2025, at the home she shared with her family.

Born in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico, on June 4, 1978, Lorena moved to the United States with her family at the age of 7. She spent her formative years...