Charles (Gage) Lorentz
Mar 21, 2020
Charles “Gage” Lorentz
August 31, 1994 – March 21, 2020
Our loving son, brother, grandson, cousin, nephew and friend entered eternal peace on Saturday, March 21, 2020. Gage was born and raised in Montrose, CO. He also called Fruita, CO his home, and graduated from Fruita Monument High School in 2013.
Gage found pride and joy in his...
Covid-19 Pandemic
Mar 19, 2020
To the families we serve.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we are following the recommendations put forth by
COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF REGULATORY AGENCIES.
Therefore, we have closed the office to the public. We are, however, available to your family in the case of an emergency.
We are making all funeral, memorial, burial, and cremation arrangements by phone, e-mail and fax.
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Jose Adelaido (Lalo) Samora
Mar 19, 2020
Jose Adelaido “Lalo” Samora: born June 22, 1927; died March 19, 2020
Jose Adelaido “Lalo” Samora, 92, of Montrose passed away at San Juan Living Center on March 19, 2020 after a lengthy illness with his stepson Robert Morales and grandson Fernando Morales at his side. Lalo was born in La Puente, New Mexico to Adelaido Samora and Onofre...
Chester Leo Syrie, Sr.
Mar 18, 2020
Chester Syrie of Montrose, Colorado passed away on Wednesday, March 18, 2020. Crippin Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
Dale Robert Cox
Mar 16, 2020
Dale Robert Cox
April 8, 1974 – March 16, 2020
On Monday, March 16, 2020 Dale Robert Cox, 45, loving husband, father of 2 children, son, brother, nephew, favorite uncle, son-in-law, brother-in-law and friend to all he met along the way, passed away at home with family by his side owing to complications of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) also...
Jerry Dean Tucker
Mar 16, 2020
Jerry Dean Tucker, beloved husband, father, and friend to many, passed peacefully on Monday, March 16, 2020 at the age of 89.
A service will be held at the Veteran’s Memorial Cemetery of Western Colorado in Grand Junction at a later date.
Jerry was born on December 14, 1930 to Harold and Minnie Tucker in Gordon, Nebraska.
He was married...
Gloria Baros
Mar 14, 2020
Gloria L. Baros
Jesus said, “I am the Resurrection and the Life; he who believes in Me, though he die, yet shall he live, and whoever lives and believe in Me shall never die.” John 11:25-26
Gloria Baros was born on September 24, 1936 in Capulin, Colorado. She passed away on March 14, 2020 at Montrose Memorial...
John (Jack) B Backlund
Mar 12, 2020
John (Jack) B. Backlund world war II veteran died, Thursday at 11:30 a.m. March 12, 2020 He was born to the parents Arvid and Mary Backlund in Bismarck N.D. There were six children in the family. Two surviving sisters are Suellen Hubbard of Montrose and Rita Hardesty recently of Denver Colorado.
He and his twin brother Jim Backlund enlisted in...
Lajos (Louie) Kelemen, Sr.
Mar 10, 2020
Lajos “Louie” Kelemen Sr.
Lajos “Louie” Kelemen Sr., 90, of Montrose, Colorado passed away March 10, 2020, at Colorow Care Center in Olathe, Colorado where he received excellent care from the Colorow staff and HopeWest Hospice.
Louie was born August 25, 1929 in Mecsér, Hungary, to Lajos and Ilona Kelemen. He was the oldest of 9 children. He was married...
Ronald Lee Corley, Sr.
Mar 9, 2020
Ronald Lee Corley, Sr.
Ron was the first of three children born to Lula Johnson and Edward Buddy Corley, in 1933, during the heart of the depression. His siblings Dickie and Sylvia soon followed. Ron was the leader of their little group that lived in the Carsquare Village Section.
Ronald was a hard worker all of his life. From...
Steven Lee England
Mar 8, 2020
Steven Lee England
July 22, 1951 – March 8, 2020
Steven Lee England passed away peacefully at his home in Montrose on Sunday evening, March 8, 2020, due to complications from diabetes and dialysis. Born on July 22, 1951, in Terre Haute, Indiana to Kenneth R. England and Edith L. Gilbert England Caton.
He attended several schools in the...
Lance Blayne Maganello
Mar 6, 2020
Lance Blayne Manganello, age 36, of Montrose, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 6, 2020 at St. Mary’s hospital in Grand Junction, surrounded by his immediate family. He was born January 18, 1984 in Montrose, the son of John James (Jimmy) Manganello, Jr. and Suzanne (Butler) Williams. He graduated from Montrose High School in 2002, where he was a standout...
Susan Karen Kor (Miller)
Mar 4, 2020
Susan Karen (Miller) Kor was born in Long Beach, CA on October 5, 1954. She married her high school sweetheart – Tom Kor and had three children (Caty Miller, Sherry Meaker and Chris Kor). They were married for 44 amazing years. Sue was a wonderful, classy, smart and unfailingly kind hearted woman. She loved working in the garden with Tom,...
Beverly Ann Howze
Feb 26, 2020
Montrose resident Beverly Howze passed away at her home on Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020.
Beverly enjoyed a full life with her family and friends. She was a devoted wife, mother, mentor, advisor, historian and go-between. Beverly enjoyed her gardens where she grew tomatoes and all her favorite vegetables. She always enjoyed a fresh salad from her garden. She loved to...
Ruediger Josef Apfelthaler
Feb 23, 2020
Ruediger Josef Apfelthaler, 72, passed away at his residence on February 23, 2020.
A celebration of his life will be announced at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hope West Hospice, 725 South 4th Street, Montrose, CO 81401
Diane Lucienne Senecal (Marcotte)
Feb 23, 2020
Diane Lucienne Senecal, 72, went to be with the Lord on February 23, 2020, surrounded by her husband and children in Montrose, Colorado. Diane was born in Saratoga, NY on December 4, 1947 to Lucien and Gertrude Marcotte. She was raised in Corinth, NY and also lived in Queensbury, NY and Tampa, FL. She moved to Montrose in 1990. She...
Nancy Krickbaum (Mcreynolds)
Feb 22, 2020
Nancy Krickbaum, age 81, of Montrose, died February 22, 2020.
She was born January 11, 1939 to William and Nina (Wachter) Fillmore in Palmyra, NE. At age 10, she was adopted by Lynn and Ruby McReynolds of Scottsbluff, NE and lived there until her marriage to Keith Krickbaum in 1958. They were later divorced but remained close friends.
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Teri Lynn Smith (Gammill)
Feb 20, 2020
On Thursday, February 20, 2020, Teri Lynn Smith, loving wife, mother and grandmother passed away at the age of 72 at the Hope West Care Center in Grand Junction Colorado.
Teri was born on June 17, 1947, to Murray and Mabel Gammill in Monte Vista Colorado. Shortly after, they moved to Salida Colorado where she grew up and later graduated...
George D. Cleaver
Feb 18, 2020
George D. Cleaver
98 years old, Resident of Montrose, CO
Born May 13, 1921 – Death February 18, 2020
Born Forks, PA – Death Montrose, CO
Served in the 231st Army Air Force from January 14, 1943, to January 16, 1946, as a Celestial Navigation Trainer Operator
Honored by many loving family members including 7 grandchildren.
Our...
Bonnie Carolyn Percival (Raine)
Feb 17, 2020
Bonnie Carolyn Percival
December 19, 1943 – February 17, 2020
Bonnie, 76, passed away peacefully at her home in Olathe, Colorado on Feb. 17, 2020. She was born in Grand Junction, Colorado to Lowell and Rachelle Raine. After graduating from Montrose High School, she married her love Richard Percival. Bonnie and Rich were married for 55 years raising their family...
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