Obituaries

Ida Marie Mora (Garcia)

Ida Marie Mora (Garcia)

Aug 19, 2019

Ida Marie Mora (Garcia) age 79 was called to heaven surrounded by family August 19th, 2019.

Ida was born June 16th, 1940 in Canjilon NM to Maximiliano and Erminda Garcia (Gallegos).

She moved to Montrose, CO where she met her Husband Andy Mora. They married May 21st, 1960 and celebrated 59 years of marriage.

Ida was always surrounded by family...

David Aaron Nuftul

David Aaron Nuftul

Aug 18, 2019

David Aaron Nuftul

December 9, 1943 – August 18, 2019

Dave was born to Aaron and Stevie (Eakins) Nuftul in Muskogee, Oklahoma, where he spent his childhood.  After serving in the US Army, he went on the road as a professional musician.  Music was his passion and he played in many bands in many states over the years, most recently...

Michael Burnett Mcgee

Michael Burnett Mcgee

Aug 16, 2019

On Friday, August 16th, Michael Burnett McGee went home to be with the Lord surrounded by his family and grandchildren singing Amazing Grace. God made something that is often feared a beautiful and sacred time, filled with tears and gratitude. He had battled Parkinson’s disease for five years.

Mike was born on Dec. 1, 1938 to Hubert McGee, a Commander...

Lloyd Hughes Crossley

Lloyd Hughes Crossley

Aug 16, 2019

Lloyd Hughes Crossley of Hot Springs, Arkansas, and Montrose, Colorado, passed away of an aneurysm on August 16, 2019 in Montrose.

He was born in Parkdale, Arkansas on July 17, 1931. He grew up in Wilmot, AR, where we graduated high school. He left Arkansas A&M at Monticello to serve in the air force during the Korean War. After the...

Nelse Brown

Nelse Brown

Aug 15, 2019

Nelse Brown, 75, of Montrose, CO died unexpectedly on August 15, 2019.

A celebration of life will be held on August 24, 2019 at Black Canyon Campground 348 US Hwy 50 Cimarron, CO beginning at 1:00 p.m.

Nelse was born December 18, 1943 to DR and Nellie (Tosh) Brown in Batesville, AR. He joined the Navy in 1962 and proudly...

Thyas Ann Tippie-Sirmans (Stricklin)

Thyas Ann Tippie-Sirmans (Stricklin)

Aug 15, 2019

Thyas Ann Tippie – Sirmans

August 17, 1938 – August 15, 2019

 

Thyas Ann Stricklin was born on August 17, 1938 to Joseph and Darlene Rollett – Stricklin in Taylorville, IL. She was raised with her 3 siblings; Edward Stricklin, Sheila Dudra, and Debbie (Terry) Hoffman.

She was a loving mother to 5 boys; Terry (Phylis), Larry (Michelle), Joseph,...

Darel Calvin Brown

Darel Calvin Brown

Aug 13, 2019

Darel Calvin Brown

September 21, 1944-August 13, 2019

Darel was born on September 21, 1944 to Alfred and Louva Brown in Montrose, Colorado. He was an active member in FFA, played football, and was part of the 1963 State Championship Montrose High School wrestling team. He spent his summers in Nevada helping his older brother Wes, on the Blackstock Ranch....

Larry E. Hatfield

Larry E. Hatfield

Aug 10, 2019

Larry E. Hatfield

6/23/1937-8/10/2019

Larry E. Hatfield passed away at his home on August 10, 2019. He was 82. Larry was born on June 23, 1937 in Wilson, Kansas to James and Alta Lewis. He had three sisters and three brothers. He spent his childhood in Olathe, Colorado and Norwood, Colorado. Larry was a Korean War Veteran and served in...

Shirley Anne Appelhanz (Schmalz)

Shirley Anne Appelhanz (Schmalz)

Aug 9, 2019

Shirley Anne Appelhanz

February 20, 1944 – August 9, 2019

 

Shirley Appelhanz was born on February 20, 1944 to wonderful parents Edward Schmalz (farmer) and Mary (Tripler) Schmalz (homemaker). Shirley was an ideal daughter and sister to her parents and siblings and lived with them in Olathe until she was 22. On November 19, 1966 she married the...

Ruth Etta Mcmullen (Hutchinson)

Ruth Etta Mcmullen (Hutchinson)

Aug 6, 2019

Ruth Etta Hutchinson McMullen died peacefully in her sleep early Tuesday morning, August 6, 2019 at 73 years old. She was a devoted disciple of Jesus Christ. She lived her life honoring Him with her giving and caring spirit. She was a loving wife to Robert Charles McMullen for fifty years and is survived by him, their two children Bobby...

Zachary Steven Pace

Zachary Steven Pace

Jul 31, 2019

Zachary Steven Pace was unexpectedly taken from us on July 31, 2019 at the age of 22.

Zachary was born on February 12, 1997, in Montrose, Colorado to Matthew D. Pace & Michelle R. Pace. Zach was always proud to say he shared a birthday with Abraham Lincoln.

Zach (or Louie, as those close to him called him) had a...

Lynn Curtis Parker, Jr.

Lynn Curtis Parker, Jr.

Jul 31, 2019

On Wednesday, July 31, 2019, Lynn Curtis (Grizz) Parker Jr. Beloved husband and father, passed peacefully into eternal rest.

Grizz was born to Lynn and Doris Parker on August 23, 1953 in Grand Junction, Colorado. He apprenticed as a plumber in 1971 and excelled in the vocation, eventually becoming a master tradesman. In 1984 he moved his family to Placerville,...

Cesar Sandoval

Cesar Sandoval

Jul 30, 2019

Cesar Sandoval

March 23, 1976 – July 30, 2019

 

Cesar Sandoval, age 43 Passed away peacefully on July 30th at his residence.

Cesar was a loved dad, son, husband, brother, uncle and friend.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend Cesar’s visitation from 9 to 10:00 AM. And a Funeral mass commencing at 10:00 AM Wednesday on August...

James E. Miller

James E. Miller

Jul 28, 2019

James E. Miller (Jim)

James E. (Jim) Miller was born July 3, 1936 in Tampa, Florida to James Mitchell Miller and Myrtle Ziglar Miller. He grew up in Arcadia, FL where he graduated from DeSoto High School in 1955. He then attended the University of Florida.

He was employed by Pan American Airlines in their Missile Tracking Division located in...

Michael I Sandoval

Michael I Sandoval

Jul 24, 2019

Michael I. Sandoval passed away July 24, 2019 in Montrose. Michael was born January 5, 2002 in Montrose, Colorado to Darren K Sandoval and Lonnie Alires Sandoval. . He attended Vista Charter School.

In Memory of Michael Sandoval our beloved son, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin, and friend. You will never be forgotten. You touched so many lives. We will miss...

Maurie Ronald Curtis

Maurie Ronald Curtis

Jul 20, 2019

Maurie Ronald Curtis, 73 of Montrose, Colorado died of an accidental fall just east of Montrose on Saturday, July 20th, 2019.

Maurie was born on April 17th, 1946 in Burlington, WA to Vern Curtis and Doris Kessel. He spent the first part of his life in his hometown of Burlington, WA; where he met, married and later divorced Sue Cushen....

Tammy Jo Lasher (Lane)

Tammy Jo Lasher (Lane)

Jul 18, 2019

Tammy Jo Lane-Lasher left this life, from a hemorrhagic stroke, for the eternal kingdom on 7/18/19 at the St. Mary’s Hospital in Grand Junction, CO. Her viewing at Grace Community Church will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday July 27, 2019, the service follows at 11:00 a.m. delivered by her pastor Calvin Schwarz.

Born December 18th, 1958, in Shelby, Montana,...

Elsie Estella Burnett (Green)

Elsie Estella Burnett (Green)

Jul 17, 2019

Elsie Estella Burnett, 94, passed away on July 17, 2019 with her family by her side at Colorow Care Center.

A Celebration of life will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, July 22, 2019 at the Montrose Nazarene Church.

Elsie was born on November 8, 1924 in Hutchinson, Kansas to George and Maggie Green. She was joined in marriage to...

David Andrew Calhoon

David Andrew Calhoon

Jul 14, 2019

 

David Andrews Calhoon, 1924-2019, was born in the mining town of Victor, CO on November 16, 1924. He died peacefully on July 14, 2019. Growing up in Victor Dave enjoyed running around with his three brothers and friends, fishing and hunting rabbits on Big Bull Mountain. Dave learned how to swim in the compressor cooling tank at the Ajax...

Jack W Lutz

Jack W Lutz

Jul 14, 2019

Jack W. Lutz was born in Imperial, Nebraska on March 30, 1940, and relocated to Montrose, Colorado in 1948. His spirit ascended to heaven on July 14, 2019 at the age of 79.

The fourth of six children of Willard and Melinda Lutz, Jack’s family were avid farmers in the Shavano Valley and active members of the community. A long-standing...