Obituaries

Jack Steenbergen

Jack Steenbergen

Jun 15, 2025

Jack Steenbergen was born in Gunnison, Colorado July 4, 1942, to Father, George Steenbergen, and Mother, Eleanor Matchett Steenbergen.

Preceded in death by Father, Mother, Brother, Donald Steenbergen and Grandson J. D. Steenbergen.

Survived by two Sons, Jeff in Sapulpa, Oklahoma and George in Olathe, Colorado. Granddaughter Stephanie, Great Grandchildren, Jimmy Dakota and Brooklyn.

Married Betty Forehand in Las Vegas, Nevada April 7,...

Doris Fern Kessler

Doris Fern Kessler

Jun 12, 2025

Doris Fern Kessler, 87, of Montrose, Colorado, passed away peacefully on June 12, 2025 in Loveland, Colorado, surrounded by her loving family.

Born on July 8, 1937, in Montrose to Don and Esta Galloway, Doris was raised on the family farm and ranch where she enjoyed a childhood immersed in the beauty of rural life. One of her cherished memories was...

Marsha Sue Satterfield Helle

Marsha Sue Satterfield Helle

Jun 11, 2025

Marsha Sue Satterfield Helle passed away June 11, 2025, in Montrose Colorado.

Marsha was born November 28, 1948, to Albert and Rosemary Satterfield. She grew up in Muncie, Indiana and then moved to Florida, where she graduated from Dixie Hollins High School in 1966. In December 1970 she met and fell in love with Mitchel Helle, and the two married August...

Sandra W. Adams

Sandra W. Adams

Jun 11, 2025

Sandra W. Adams 88 years old, of Montrose, CO passed away peacefully on June 11, 2025, at Montrose Regional Health.

She was born on December 24, 1936, in Bootle, England to John Frederick and Winifred Jones. She spent most of her young life in England with her two brothers and a half- brother and half -sister. She loved to dance and...

Cedelia M. Jiminez

Cedelia M. Jiminez

Jun 7, 2025

Cedelia M. Jiminez, 93 years old, of Montrose, Co went home to be with the Lord on June 7, 2025. Cedelia was surrounded by faith and her loving family.

Cedelia was born on November 19, 1931, in Canjilon, New Mexico to Joseph Raynaldo Morales and Maria Inez Maestas. Cedelia moved to Montrose, Colorado with her family at a very young age.

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Beaula "Bee" Helgeson

Beaula "Bee" Helgeson

Jun 6, 2025

Beulah (Bee) Lillegaard Helgeson came into this world on November 1, 1923, in the tiny town of Stephen, Minnesota, on November 1st, 1923. After an incredible 101 years of life, she passed away peacefully on June 6, 2025.

Bee grew up in Bagley, Minnesota, where she first crossed paths with her future husband, Hunter. Her first impression? She thought he was...

Helen Legendre - Orr

Helen Legendre - Orr

Jun 6, 2025

Helen started her education in a one room schoolhouse in Central and South America where she spent her childhood. She went stateside to attend a Catholic High School in New Orleans, Louisiana where she met Octave J. Legendre. They were married on June 6, 1945. Her desire was to be an airline stewardess, but at that time they were required...

Dimitri S. Axarlis

Dimitri S. Axarlis

Jun 4, 2025

Dimitri S. Axarlis passed away on June 4th, 2025. A father, husband and friend. Dimitri was a great man and always knew how to make everyone in the room laugh and light up.

Born April 8, 1958, in Khartoum, Sudan.

Dimitri was a dedicated family man. A father to three daughters Gabriella, Sophie and Marissa. He spent his weekends camping, hunting, fishing...

Michael Joseph Berry

Michael Joseph Berry

Jun 2, 2025

Michael Joseph Berry, aged 86, passed away on June 2, 2025, at home in Montrose, Colorado. Born on October 16, 1938, in Clondalkin, County Dublin, Ireland, to Patrick Gerald Berry and Nora Wimsey Berry. Though born in Dublin, Michael spent his formative years in Ballymote, County Sligo; along with his three younger brothers—Gerald, David, and Donald.

When Michael was sixteen, he...

Victor Armendariz

Victor Armendariz

Jun 1, 2025

Victor Armendariz, 80, passed peacefully at his home in Montrose Colorado with his family Sunday 1st of June 2025.

Victor was born in Delta, Colorado November 8,1944, to David and Guadalupe and from a young age had a strong work ethic and sense of humor. He loved to make people laugh and was always ready to make a joke or share...

Jerry Lee Godbey

Jerry Lee Godbey

May 31, 2025

Jerry Lee Godbey, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away on May 31, 2025, at the age of 83.Jerry was born on April 30, 1942, in Elizabethtown, New York, to Bun and Lena Godbey. He was the second of four boys and spent his formative years in the scenic towns of Ouray and Montrose, Colorado. A proud...

Patricia "Pat" Lee Decker

Patricia "Pat" Lee Decker

May 26, 2025

Patricia Lee Decker

Patricia (McGinnis) Decker (Pat) was born on July 17th, 1948 to Aurthur “Paul” and Hazel McGinnis in Yuma, AZ. After graduating from Kofa High School class of 66’, she attended classes at Arizona Western College. She then moved to Durango, Colorado to help her sister Shirley. The decision to enroll in courses at Fort Lewis lead her to...

John "Ric" Richard Alford II

John "Ric" Richard Alford II

May 23, 2025

John Richard Alford II, ‘Ric’ passed away peacefully May 23, 2025, with his family by his side. He was 69 years old and had been a resident of Montrose since 1994. He was a Land Steward in high country restoring it to natural grass lands for grazing, retiring in 2013.

He was born in Fort Gordon, Georgia on February 14,1956, the...

Timothy "Tim" James Ramsey

Timothy "Tim" James Ramsey

May 23, 2025

Timothy James Ramsey ( Tim) of Montrose, CO went to be with his Lord and Saviour on May 23rd, 2025 @11:10 pm. He was 84 years old and a resident of Heidi’s Chateau at the time of death. He is survived by his wife, Janet (Jan), of nearly 27 years; daughter, Shannon; son, Sean, & daughter-in-law, Joy; 3 grandchildren, Ayden...

Judith (Judy) Irene Brown

Judith (Judy) Irene Brown

May 23, 2025

Judith (Judy) Irene Brown, age 82, of Montrose, Colorado passed away on May 23rd, 2025, in Montrose, Colorado. Judy was born on June 13, 1942 in Long Beach, California to Spencer (Bill) Brown and Pauline Brown (Frost). Judy graduated from Montrose High School in 1960 and later pursued a career as an executive administrator.

Judy worked for Colorado Land Bank for...

Florence Rita Veo

Florence Rita Veo

May 21, 2025

Florence Rita (DelTonto) Veo was born on September 27th, 1933 to Pete and Susie DelTonto in Montrose, Colorado. Growing up, Florence lived on the family farm working in the fields and helping her mother tend to her younger siblings and the house. She often spoke of her morning chores which included milking the cows before catching the school bus. She...

Karen Kay Gulleson

Karen Kay Gulleson

May 19, 2025

Karen Kay Gulleson passed away peacefully on May 19, 2025 at the age of 60 due to respiratory failure at Valley Manor Care Center Nursing Home.

Born July 21, 1964 to Verlen and Helen Kelly in San Diego, CA. She was the youngest of 5 children.

She was known for her kind heart and anyone who knew her knew she was there...

Russel G. Tyler Sr.

Russel G. Tyler Sr.

May 19, 2025

Russel G. Tyler Sr. was born August 10th 1948 in Delta Colorado; he went to be with the Lord May 18th 2025 at the age of 76. He was preceded in death by his Father Raymond Tyler, Mother Ione Tyler, Brother Eddie Tyler and Sister LeeAnn Tyler. He was survived by his wife Mary Tyler, Son and daughter in-law Russ...

Salvador Nieves Llamas

Salvador Nieves Llamas

May 13, 2025

Salvador Nieves Llamas nació en Yesca, Nayarit, México, hijo de Gregoria Llamas Leal y Victorino Nieves Castañeda. Fue el segundo de 10 hijos; le sobreviven 8 hermanos. Durante su adolescencia, fue un pilar fundamental de su familia.

Alrededor de la década de 1970, cumplió el servicio militar. Durante esos años, conoció a María Nieves Mendoza, con quien se casó en Ahuacatlán,...

Darrell P. Hartigan

Darrell P. Hartigan

May 12, 2025

Darrell P. Hartigan

Darrell’s waiting is done. He received the call on May 12th. 2025. The time had come to be reunited with his beloved wife, Catherine, who had been waiting for him since Oct 7th, 2023. When she left, he really did not know how to go on, but he used his farm upbringing and his Vietnam military service training...