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Daniel Joel De Freval

Daniel Joel De Freval

Dec 1, 2023

Daniel Joel De Freval

Born August 8, 1938, in Le Harve, France. He lived with his family in occupied France throughout the war, moving to Rouen, France, for his dual bachelor’s degrees in English and Psychology.

His father spoke highly of the United States after working as a ship steward, and Daniel immigrated in 1964, becoming a US Citizen in...

Melchor Maybora-Nacciii Tepupa Sonora

Melchor Maybora-Nacciii Tepupa Sonora

Nov 30, 2023

Melchor Mayboca- Naciii en Tepupa Sonora, un 22 de Marzo de 1956 un hombre de un coraziin humilde, noble y generoso,

de broma facil, sonriza amplia y limpia, que siempre se sacrificii por dar bienestar a su familia. Hijo obediente y abnegado, siempre apoyando sus padres Jacinto Mayboca y Rosa Esparza ya fallecidos, y siendo para ellos su muy querido...

James (Tom) Thomas Drake

James (Tom) Thomas Drake

Nov 26, 2023

James Thomas “Tom” Drake was born in Marion, Ohio, December 31, 1945. He grew up in the family home in New Bloomington, Ohio. After graduating high school, he attended Kent State University. When called upon to serve his country, he joined the United States Air Force and served during the Vietnam War. After returning, he was discharged and in 1969...

Ronald Robert Hansen

Ronald Robert Hansen

Nov 26, 2023

Ronald Robert Hansen died peacefully in his sleep on November 26th, 2023 at Grand Villa Assisted Care in Grand Junction Colorado at the age of 86 . He is survived by his wife Arlene of 64 years of marriage and three children. Robert, Betty and Frank along with nine grand grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren. Born in Brooklyn New York...

Thomas (Tommy) Ray Sampley

Thomas (Tommy) Ray Sampley

Nov 25, 2023

Thomas (Tommy) Ray Sampley   

April 27, 1971-November 25, 2023

 

Thomas died peacefully in his home at 126 Rose Ln. #54 Montrose, co on November 25, 2023

He battled colon cancer for 2 ½ years.

His life will be celebrated on December 11, 2023 at 11am, at Grace Community church, 16731 Woodgate Rd. Montrose, Co. 81401

Thomas will...

Oliva Ann Gonzales

Oliva Ann Gonzales

Nov 24, 2023

Olivia Ann Gonzales, 43, of Montrose, Colorado, passed away on November 24, 2023, after a courageous battle with metastatic breast cancer. She departed this world surrounded by the love and comfort of her family and friends. Born on June 12, 1980, in Las Vegas, New Mexico. She moved to Montrose, Colorado at eight years old with her mother.  Olivia was...

Gedo Frigetto

Gedo Frigetto

Nov 24, 2023

Gedo Frigetto passed away peacefully at home on the morning of November 24,2023. Gedo was born on November 22,1929 to Louie and Maria (Beltrame) Frigetto in Sterling, Colorado. Gedo moved to Montrose at the age of 6 with his family after his father Louie was recruited from the Holly Sugar Company to grow sugar beets.

On July 9, 1955 he...

Lee Ralph Devinney

Lee Ralph Devinney

Nov 24, 2023

Lee Ralph DeVinney born May 24, 1944, passed away peacefully in his home November 24, 2023.

Ralph and his wife Caroline were life-long residents of Montrose, Colorado. Ralph was an avid horseman, loved fishing, hunting and was a lifetime member of the Elks Lodge, where he served his community his whole life. He retired from US Tractor as the parts...

Marianne J. Coldiron

Marianne J. Coldiron

Nov 22, 2023

Mrs. Marianne J. Coldiron, 68 of Delta, Colorado, died Wednesday, November 22, 2023 at St. Mary’s Hospital after complications of a surgery. Born in Germany, Mrs. Coldiron attended and

graduated high school in Paonia, Colorado. After high school she met and married William Coldiron in 1973. Started a family in the Delta/Montrose area.

Mrs. Coldiron was an active member of...

Laurie Wenzel

Laurie Wenzel

Nov 19, 2023

Laurie Wenzel was born in Montrose, Colorado, on Aug. 19, 1964, to Lloyd and Sharon Wenzel. It was a special birthday present to her dad, as it is his birthday also. Laurie lost her battle with cancer on Nov. 19. She was 59 years old.

Laurie graduated from Campion Academy in Loveland, Colorado, and continued her education in several colleges....

William (Bill) Dale Siders

William (Bill) Dale Siders

Nov 18, 2023

William Dale “Bill” Siders, age 81, passed away on Saturday, 18 November 2023, at the Montrose Regional Hospital’s ICU.  Bill was born on December 3, 1941, at the home of his maternal grandparents, Charles, and Blanche Fels, in Prospect Township, Highland County, Ohio, to his young parents, Charles Albert and Esther (Long/Fels) Siders.  Still living are his sister, Shirley Jean...

Robert (Bob) N Foulk

Robert (Bob) N Foulk

Nov 14, 2023

Robert “Bob” N Foulk, age 59, passed away peacefully on November 14th 2023, at his home in Montrose, Colorado.

Bob was born in Denver and grew up in Wheat Ridge, Colorado.  He moved to Montrose, Colorado with his wife and daughter in the late 1990’s.  Bob was passionate about many things including racing and football, but above all he was...

David J Kunke

David J Kunke

Nov 9, 2023

David J. Kunke April 6, 1961 – November 9, 2023 David J. Kunke, a dedicated husband, loving father, and esteemed Master Electrician, passed away on November 9, 2023, in Telluride, Colorado, at the age of 62. Born in Joliet, IL, Dave was a man of remarkable talents. On February 28, 1987, he married the love of his life, Lynne, on...

Willis R Smith

Willis R Smith

Nov 7, 2023

In loving memory of Willis R Smith

Born March 27, 1937, Olathe Colorado

Passed November 7, 2023, Montrose Colorado

Service to be held at Crossroads Victory Church, 515 Hillcrest Dr. Montrose Colorado at 10:00 AM Wednesday November 15, 2023

Interment to follow at Veterans Memorial Cemetery of Western Colorado. With full military honors, at 3:00 PM 2830 Riverside Parkway, Grand...

Richard Steven Mayer

Richard Steven Mayer

Nov 6, 2023

On November 6th, 2023, Richard Steven Mayer joined his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.  Rick was born in Woodbury, New Jersey on August 12th, 1963, to William Mayer and Charlotte Witts.  Rick spent his early years in New Jersey with his parents and later moved to Saguache, Colorado during the mid 1970’s.  In 1980, Rick moved to Montrose Colorado, the...

Ethel Mae Blair (Voeller)

Ethel Mae Blair (Voeller)

Nov 6, 2023

ETHEL MAE BLAIR

April 10, 1923 – November 6, 2023

Ethel Mae (Voeller) Blair, passed away at the age of 100 on November 6th, 2023, at Willow Tree Nursing Home. She was born April 10th, 1923, in Saint Frances KS, The daughter of Huber Voeller and Hazel (Amack) Voeller.

Ethel Mae married Charles E. Blair on April 7, 1944.  They...

David Alan Dolan

David Alan Dolan

Nov 5, 2023

David Alan Dolan, a lifelong resident of Montrose, Colorado, passed away Sunday, November 5, 2023. David was born on August 14, 1955 to Jim Dolan and Carol (Barnes) Dolan and was the grandson of Clarence and Jessie Barnes and Emmett and Sylvia Boyer. He was a graduate of Montrose High School then went to Fort Lewis College in Durango, Colorado,...

Dr. Sarah Phyllis Combs

Dr. Sarah Phyllis Combs

Oct 29, 2023

Dr. Sarah Phyllis Combs

Dr. Sarah Phyllis Combs, born Oct 21, 1950 in Newark Ohio, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Oct 29, 2023 surrounded by loved ones and with serenity and peace. The day before she passed away, she said she felt that she was “floating on a raft of love.”

Sarah enjoyed travel and loved people.  From Seattle to...

Mary Elizabeth Black

Mary Elizabeth Black

Oct 28, 2023

Mary Elizabeth Black (8/28/1928-10/28/2023)

Mary was born on August 30th, 1928, on a ranch outside of Craig, Colorado. Mary was one of fourteen siblings. Mary met the love of her life and married Neil Black in 1960. Mary’s greatest joy in life was being a mother. Mary was known as a “Mother to many” and treasured her time with her...

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