Obituaries

Apr 1, 2020

Mary Jane Beck Mahan was born July 4, 1946 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Mrs. Mahan attended St. Joseph’s Parochial School in Grand Junction, Colorado. On March 6, 1965 she married the love of her life Miles Richard Mahan in a quiet ceremony. The couple shared 34 years together until his death April 9,1999. She cherished her family and always...

Mar 27, 2020

Mar 27, 2020

Robert Keith Rosette passed away on March 27, 2020. He was 92 years old. He was born on May 5, 1927 to Raymond and Naomi Rosette in Alamosa, Colorado. He grew up in Salida, Colorado where he enjoyed hunting, fishing and the outdoor life.

He graduated from Salida High School in 1945 and then joined the Marine Corp. during World...

Mar 27, 2020

Judy Fay Holton

February 8, 1941 – March 27, 2020

Judy Fay Holton of Montrose died suddenly on Friday morning, March 27. She was the very picture of health and happiness right up to the end. Doctors assure the family that she went quickly with no pain.

Judy Fay was born in Telluride and raised in Ouray. She was 79...

Mar 26, 2020

Wilfred Bruschke was born in Salt Lake City on August 20, 1939 to Wilfred and Lyle Bruschke.  An avid mountaineer, he was a founding member of the search and rescue jeep patrol and Alpenbock climbing club who documented, mapped, and named climbing trails in the Wasatch Mountains.  He put himself through school while working in Lake Tahoe and was the...

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...

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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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...

Mar 18, 2020

Chester Syrie of Montrose, Colorado passed away on Wednesday, March 18, 2020. Crippin Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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