Obituaries

Oct 23, 2021

William A. Wells “Bill”

1944-2021 William “Bill” Arthur Wells died on October 23, 2021 at his home in Telluride, Colorado, at the age of 77. A long-time resident of Telluride, Bill will be remembered by his many friends and family everywhere for his grace, kindness and geniality as well as for his athleticism. Bill was well-traveled but was most at...

Oct 21, 2021

Lloyd Eldon Watson

May 7, 1930 – October 21, 2021

Lloyd Eldon Watson was born May 7,1930 to David and Alice (Clemison) Watson in Kansas and was one of 6 children. The family moved from Kansas to Montrose, CO at a young age.

Lloyd married Jackie Lou Wright on June 10, 1950 (in New Mexico because they were too young...

Oct 18, 2021

Freddie Juan Valencia. Was born on May 15th, 1964. Passed away October 18th, 2021. Proceeded in death by his mother and father, Fred Elmer Valencia and Evelyn Valencia, Woodson. He is survived by a loving family his wife Angelina Valencia, and two sons Andrew James Valencia, Nathanael Valencia, granddaughter Camila Valencia. He loved all of his brothers and sisters deeply...

Oct 16, 2021

Carolyn G. Jones

September 24, 1940 – October 16, 2021

Carolyn Gertrude Jones passed away peacefully, with her daughter by her side, Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, at the age of 81. She is survived by one daughter, Denise Jones, of Ridgway, Colo.; one son, David Jones, of Orange County, Calif., and a number of extended family members.

Carolyn was born...

Oct 13, 2021

Tracy J. Powell, 61, passed away on Sept. 13, 2021. Tracy was born July 23, 1960, to Juel F. Powell and Dorothy Jones Powell in Ogden, Utah.

He grew up in Utah, Redding California; Palisade, Idaho; Alcova, Wyoming, and Montrose, Colorado. Tracy moved to Arizona, met and married Kristina Franks. To this union came children Kalen and Rachel. Kris and...

Oct 11, 2021

Montrose resident Elsie Faye (Abrahamson) Hopping passed away on Monday, October 11, 2021, with her daughter Barbara and granddaughter Staci by her side.

Elsie was born on October 16, 1938, in Montrose, Colorado to Rudolph (Bud) and Alma (Andrews) Abrahamson. She spent her childhood in Montrose and graduated from Montrose High School in 1956.

Elsie met her lifelong love Donald...

Oct 9, 2021

Kathryn Alice Bruce

August 9, 1934 – October 9, 2021

 

Kathryn was born to David and Alice Watson in Bellaire, Kansas. She and her family moved to Montrose when she was five. She attended school in Montrose, graduating from High School in 1952. Afterwards she attended Parks School of Business in Denver, then returned to Montrose and worked for...

Oct 8, 2021

Victoria Lynette Albiso, born on February 20, 1981 in Durango Colorado, was promoted to the loving arms of her Savior, Jesus Christ on October 8th, 2021 in Grand Junction, CO. Victoria held several posts in retail, but her passion was loving her children. She is survived by her three children, Kyra Stuckman (18), Kole Stuckman (17), and Charles Albiso (6);...

Oct 7, 2021

Oct 6, 2021

Montrose resident Judy Lynn Willson passed away on Wednesday October 6, 2021, with her family by her side. She was 61 years old.

Judy was born on November 19, 1959, at Montrose, Colorado to Donald and Elsie (Abrahamson) Hopping. She spent her childhood in Olathe and graduated from Foothills Christian Heritage. She furthered her education at Technical College of the...

Oct 5, 2021

Louis R. Vigil was born on April 12, 1932 in Trujillo Creek, Colorado to Luis and Bersdabe Vigil the youngest of 11 children. He passed from his bonds on earth on October 5, 2021 at 11:30 pm

He attended grade school in Trujillo Creek and High School in Aguilar, Co. After graduating High School he enlisted in the U.S. Army...

Oct 3, 2021

Randy Bob “Krandall” Lucero, age 58, of Olathe, Colorado, passed away on Sunday, October 3rd, 2021.

A funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday, October 8th, 2021, at the Olathe First Assembly of God Church, in Olathe Colorado. Concluding services and interment will follow at the Olathe Cemetery.

Randy was a musician and a resident of Olathe, Colorado...

Oct 2, 2021

Frank Victor Vigil 10/25/1957 – 10/2/2021 died at the age of 63 with family around him.

Frank was born in Leadville, Colorado, he grew up in and around the Leadville and Montrose area. He graduated from Olathe High School in 1975 going on to graduate from a trade school for auto body technician. He spent 30 years in the auto...

Oct 2, 2021

Matthew (Matt) George Miketa, beloved husband, father, brother, grandpa, nephew, uncle cousin and friend passed away peacefully Oct.2, 2021 after a brief illness.

Matt was born Aug 15, 1956 in Pueblo, Colorado. He was preceded in death by his father George Joseph Miketa Jr., his mother Donna J. Passalaqua Burney, and a daughter Kaylyn Lecil Miketa.

He is survived by...

Sep 27, 2021

Teri Kuretich 9/25/1961-9/27/2021

 

Teri Kuretich loving wife, mother, and grandmother of Paonia Co, passed away on September 27th, 2021, at Colorado Canyons Hospital in Fruita Co.

Teri was born September 25th, 1961, in Ann Arbor Michigan to Ken and Diane Richards. Diane proceeded her in death. She is survived by her husband of 40

years, Joseph Kuretich: her children...

Sep 26, 2021

Harold Earl Wolfe

June 12, 1926- September 26, 2021

Harold E Wolfe, age 95, passed away on Sunday September 26 with family around him.  Harold was born in Parma, MO. to Pearl and Ethan Wolfe.  He grew up in Ft. Wayne, IN.  He followed in his father’s footsteps to be a barber at 15 years of age and went to...

Sep 21, 2021

Betty Jean Kiker

November 21, 1948 – September 21, 2021

Betty Jean Kiker was born in Montrose Co November 21, 1948 to Chartes and Mary E Martin. She peacefully passed away September 21, 2021 at St Mary’s Hospital at the age of 72. She travelled at a young age with her family living in Uravan, Co and Silverton, Co. In...

Sep 17, 2021

John Mark Strole was born March 31, 1952 in Newton IL. to John and Lela Strole. Mark, which is what we called him by, grew up in Newton, IL. and graduated from Newton High School in 1970.

In 1971, while Mark was visiting Colorado, he met his future wife, Ginny Hosley. Mark and Ginny were married and returned to Newton,...

Sep 15, 2021

Coraleen L. Burris née Cummings, 84 of Montrose, CO passed away peacefully in her home, Wednesday, September 15, 2021.

Coraleen was born January 12, 1937, in Cortez, CO.  She moved to California with her parents as a young girl and later met and married her husband of 61 years, Oscar (Buster) Burris.  Coraleen and Buster moved to Montrose in 2006...

Sep 14, 2021

Darla JoAnn Gardner of Montrose, Colorado went to be with the Lord on September 14, 2021.  She was born on August 29, 1942 in Montrose. She and her husband James F. Gardner Jr recently celebrated their 41st wedding anniversary. JoAnn enjoyed spending time with family and friends, gardening, redecorating and reading.  She volunteered her time to many organizations locally and...