Obituaries

Barbara (Joan) Deines Tofflemoyer

Barbara (Joan) Deines Tofflemoyer

May 12, 2025

Barbara (Joan) Deines Tofflemoyer, 85, of Montrose, Colorado, passed away on May 12, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

Born on March 15, 1940, Joan was raised by her parents, Henry and Irene Deines, alongside her six siblings: Bob, Betty, Bill, Donna, Patsy, and Dick Deines. Her early years were filled with the laughter and closeness of a large, devoted family.

Joan...

Maria Elena Gordillo-Alejandro

Maria Elena Gordillo-Alejandro

May 10, 2025

Maria Elena Gordillo of Montrose, CO passed away on Saturday, May 10, 2025. 

She is survived by her husband of 28 years, Jesus Damian, her 2 sons: Luis Damian Gordillo and Alexander Damian Gordillo, her daughter Sallury Damian Gordillo and her daughter-in-law Tiffany Damian Gordillo along with many loved ones. 

A Visitation & Memorial Gathering will take place on Thursday, May 15th...

June Field

June Field

May 9, 2025

June Field was born in Montrose, Colorado on July 10, 1935, to John J Bertorello and Ora E (Koch) Bertorello.

She graduated from Montrose High School in 1953. She was in the band and played clarinet. She spent time in her father’s machine shop that was a block away from her childhood home. She learned much about welding from her father....

Darrell Gilks

Darrell Gilks

May 8, 2025

Darrell Gilks, 76, passed away peacefully after a long battle with cancer with his family by his side on May 8, 2025. Darrell was born in Fredrickton, New Brunswick Canada on July 28, 1948. He was proceeded in death by his father Lyman Gilks and mother Joyce Gilks (Hovey). Darrell is survived by his wife Cindy; daughter Michelle, son in...

George Gleason

George Gleason

May 5, 2025

George Gleason (July 6, 1944 – May 5, 2025).

George Gleason, beloved husband, father, friend, pharmacist, pilot, and purveyor of perfectly

timed punchlines, passed away peacefully on May 5, 2025, with his loving wife Mary and Son

Brian by his side. He was 80 years old, though his wit remained sharp and his jokes ever-

recycled right up to the end.

George lived a life...

Karen June Gifford

Karen June Gifford

May 2, 2025

IN LOVING MEMORY OF KAREN JUNE GIFFORD JUNE 03, 1942—MAY 02, 2025

Karen went to be with the Lord after an unfortunate fall. Born in Warsaw, IN to Dallas and Ferne Short. Survived by her husband, Ron Gifford, daughter Kandi Carrano, son Layne Morford

and a sister, Lillian Myers, along with two sisters-in-law, Karen Short and Cindy Van.

Extended children, Angie and Rick...

Patrick Hayden McWilliams

Patrick Hayden McWilliams

May 2, 2025

Patrick Hayden McWilliams, 61, was born on August 15th, 1963, and passed away May 2nd, 2025, at St. Mary’s hospital in Grand Junction.

Patrick was known for lighting up a room with laughter. He was the kind of man who never knew a stranger. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved hunting, fishing, bonfires and being surrounded by his family and...

Robert Balerio

Robert Balerio

Apr 30, 2025



November 25,1944- April 30,2025

Bob Balerio, 80, passed away at Montrose Regional Hospital on April 30, 2025. Bob was born in Mexico and was the oldest of 5 children. He moved to Sedgwick, Ks. when he was 8 years old. After high school, he attended Southwestern College in Winfield, Ks. where he met his future wife, Sandy. They would have celebrated...

Sandra Lee Glaspell

Sandra Lee Glaspell

Apr 30, 2025

Sandra Lee Glaspell, of Montrose Colorado passed away peacefully on 04/30/2025 at the age of 85 after a 10-year battle with renal cell carcinoma. Sandra Lee Smith was born in Blackwell, Oklahoma in 1939. She graduated from Denver East High school in 1957. Following graduation from high school she attended the University of Colorado in Boulder. It was during her...

Shiela Lynn Unrein

Shiela Lynn Unrein

Apr 26, 2025

Shiela Lynn Unrein

June 23, 1952- April 26, 2025

Shiela Lynn Unrein, beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother and Friend to so many. Nicknamed “Shiela Shine” she was a force to be reckoned with. She was a one-of-a-kind human who gave the greatest love, compassion and generosity to all, regardless of their relationship to her. She will be most remembered for her kindness, infectious...

Stacey C. DeVries

Stacey C. DeVries

Apr 25, 2025

Stacey Craig DeVries of Grand Junction, CO passed away April 25, 2025.

There will be a Graveside Funeral Service held on Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 2:00PM at the Olathe Cemetery located at 1171 S Highway 50 Business Loop in Olathe, CO.

Joe Quintana

Joe Quintana

Apr 21, 2025

~A Life Long Lived~ 

December 12, 1935 – April 21, 2025

Joe Quintana, a beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and cherished friend passed away peacefully of natural causes at the age of 89. A native of Colorado, Joe lived a full and vibrant life.

Born and raised in Colorado, Joe had a deep connection with the land. He spent his early years working for...

Martin Dmitri Culver-Barrientos

Martin Dmitri Culver-Barrientos

Apr 20, 2025

In Loving Memory of Martin Dmitri Culver-Barrientos 

1985 – 2025

Martin Dmitri Culver-Barrientos, 39, passed away on Easter Sunday, April 20th, 2025, in Montrose, CO. He leaves behind a legacy of fierce independence, steadfast faith, and profound love for his family.

Dmitri had a remarkable gift for bringing joy to those around him. His onery sense of humor, sharp wit, and deeply kind...

Richard Eugene Hobbs

Richard Eugene Hobbs

Apr 19, 2025

Retired Air Force Master Sergeant Richard Eugene Hobbs, of Montrose, CO passed away peacefully on April 19, 2025, next to the love of his life Monette.

Richard was born June 7, 1950, in Nampa, ID to Max Martin Hobbs and Lu Ceil Wing Bennett Hobbs. Richard was the fourth child of 8 siblings. He graduated from Montrose High School in 1968....

Kenneth James Orvis

Kenneth James Orvis

Apr 15, 2025

Ken Orvis, a beloved fixture of the Ridgway valley and an unforgettable character to all who knew him, passed away peacefully, Tuesday April 15th, in his home. He was with his family and was held in the hearts of a community that won't soon forget him.

Ken was born in Grand Junction, Colorado on October 27th 1960. He spent his childhood...

Leslie Jean Garduno

Leslie Jean Garduno

Apr 14, 2025

Leslie Jean Garduno (McGuffin), age 54, went to be with her Heavenly Father on April 14, 2025, in Montrose, Colorado, where she was born and raised. Her passing marks the loss of a beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend whose warmth and presence touched many lives. Leslie was born on July 3, 1970, in Montrose, Colorado. Leslie...

Richard Allen Manhart

Richard Allen Manhart

Apr 13, 2025

Richard Manhart passed away peacefully surrounded by immediate family on April 13. He was born to Lewis and Villa Manhart in Ohio. He received his undergraduate degree in biology from Bowling Green State University and doctoral degree in medicine from The Ohio State University. After internship and residency in anesthesia his first position was in an army hospital in Germany....

Terry Jay Lutz

Terry Jay Lutz

Apr 12, 2025



In Memory of Terry Jay Lutz 

Terry Jay Lutz, 86, passed away peacefully on April 12th, 2025. He was born July 14th, 1938, in Montrose, Colorado.

Throughout his life, Terry was known for his steady presence, strong work ethic, and sense of humor, A gifted storyteller, he delighted family and friends with tales of a life well lived and creating cherished memories...

Thomas J. Harrison

Thomas J. Harrison

Apr 9, 2025

Thomas J. Harrison, MD, died peacefully at his home in Montrose, CO on April 9, 2025, surrounded by his three children. He was 90 years old. Tom was born on November 29, 1934, in Cascade Locks, Oregon. He grew up exploring and enjoying many outdoor adventures in the pacific northwest. This love would be with him for a lifetime. While...

Alfred J. Berry

Alfred J. Berry

Apr 5, 2025

March 12, 1967 – April 5, 2025

Alfred J. Berry left this world peacefully on April 5, 2025. He was born in Telluride, the son of Kenneth & Elsie Berry. He then grew up in Ridgway where he developed a strong work ethic and a deep love for family. After graduating from Ridgway High, he went on to pursue his career...