Obituaries

Helena Paiz Archuleta

Helena Paiz Archuleta

Mar 10, 2025

Helena Paiz Archuleta, a remarkable woman of faith, love and strength passed away peacefully Monday, March 10, 2025 at her home in Olathe, Colorado. She was born February 12, 1924, in Montrose, Colorado to Maria Dolores Sandoval and José Alfredo Paiz, both natives of Mora, New Mexico. Helena married the love of her life, Claude Archuleta on February 6, 1946....

Ross Boughner Martin

Ross Boughner Martin

Mar 8, 2025

Ross Boughner Martin 49, of Telluride, CO., passed away in his sleep on the morning of March 8th, 2025. His absence in the community will leave an incredible hole in all the hearts of those who knew him. Ross was a person of warmth and kindness to all who ever met him.

Ross was born in Philadelphia, January 22, 1976, but was...

Susan V. Gunter

Susan V. Gunter

Mar 8, 2025

Susan V. Gunter, beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on March 8, 2025, in Aurora, Colorado, at the age of 73. Born on February 17, 1952, in San Jose, California, Susan was the cherished daughter of Herman F. DeSomber Sr. and Mildred Veronica Scott.

A long-time resident of Montrose, Colorado, Susan was an active member of the United Methodist...

Sadie Marie Vialpando

Sadie Marie Vialpando

Mar 8, 2025

Sadie Marie Vialpando, 94, passed away peacefully at her home in Montrose, Colorado, on Saturday, March 8th, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

Born on October 27, 1930, in La Junta, Colorado, Sadie was the daughter of Margarito and Matilda Salazar. She married Joe Toby Vialpando in Fowler, Colorado, on July 24, 1944. Their union was one of deep love and...

Karin Leigh Jones

Karin Leigh Jones

Mar 4, 2025

Karin was born on January 18, 1954, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Her Parents were: Raymond Rose & Edith Broadbent.

She was raised in Media, Pennsylvania. Attended Penncrest High School, graduating in 1971. After High School she moved to Tucson, Arizona. She worked at University of Arizona for 2 years, then moved to Boulder, Colorado. She was active in Martial Arts & became...

Judy Patterson

Judy Patterson

Mar 2, 2025

Judy Patterson passed away March 2, 2025, at her home in Montrose, Colorado.

 

Judy was born in Ashland, Ohio. The daughter of John and Margorie Rafeld. She met her husband, Bill Patterson, at the tender age of 13 at the Pony Barn during the county fair. Not allowed to date until she turned sixteen, Bill waited patiently and came to the...

Daryl Wayne Barajas

Daryl Wayne Barajas

Feb 27, 2025

Daryl Wayne Barajas was 48 years old when he passed away on Thursday, February 27th at St. Mary’s Regional hospital in Grand Junction. He was born on December 2nd, 1976, here in Montrose to Jesus and Joyce (Lopez-deceased) Barajas. Father to Abby and Ava of Montrose, Brother to Ben (Caroline and niece Sadie) Barajas of Denver and Lisa (Greg) Saunders...

Michael John Brown

Michael John Brown

Feb 24, 2025

Michael John Brown was born in Denver, Colorado on November 22, 1946. He was the only son of Kenneth and Lucille Brown. Mike spent an idyllic childhood on the family farm on California Mesa in Delta Colorado, surrounded by his grandparents, aunts and uncles, cousins, and sister. He grew up driving tractors and attending St. Michael’s Catholic School. Mike graduated...

Richard Ronald Joly

Richard Ronald Joly

Feb 22, 2025

Richard Ronald Joly lived in Montrose, Co for over twenty years, his story began in Tampa Florida where he was born and raised. He graduated from Hillsborough High School in 1978, after graduation he moved to Dallas, Tx and attended Christ for the Nations Bible College. After living in Dallas, Tx for two years he moved to Tulsa, Ok where...

John H. McCoy

John H. McCoy

Feb 22, 2025

John H. McCoy, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, and went to live with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, February 22, 2025.

 John was born January 5, 1929 to William Boyce Mccoy and Mary Edna Ray (Mccoy). He was the oldest of four children. He was born and raised in Bertram, Texas and graduated from Bertram High School...

Brent Stevan Stogdill

Brent Stevan Stogdill

Feb 21, 2025

Brent Stevan Stogdill was a son, a grandson, a nephew, a cousin, an older brother, a husband, a father, an uncle, a papa, and a friend to many. Brent was born in 1973 in Clarinda, Iowa to his loving mother and father, Stevan and Dianna Stogdill. He later became the oldest brother to four siblings- Jenny, Christy, Andy, and Matt....

Christy Young

Christy Young

Feb 21, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Christy Young, who left this world peacefully on February 21, 2025, at the age of 52. Christy was a beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, and friend, known for her unwavering strength, deep faith, and boundless love for those around her.

 

Christy is survived by her loving husband, Thomas Young, and...

Wallace "Wally" E. Sheats

Wallace "Wally" E. Sheats

Feb 20, 2025

Wallace E. Sheats (Wally) passed away at the age of 92 on February 20, 2025, at Colorow Care Center. His love, Karen Erickson, was by his side. Wally was many things to many people. He was a successful businessman and an avid street rod enthusiast; but he was also a fun-loving jokester, master pot stirrer, stubborn as a mule, an...

Ronald Craig Meiners

Ronald Craig Meiners

Feb 16, 2025

Ronald Craig Meiners, age 78, passed away peacefully early Sunday morning, February 16, 2025, after a long and courageous battle with cancer.

Ron was born on July 11, 1946, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Richard Meiners, Sr. and Helen (Joergens) Meiners. He was the youngest of three children. His sister, Elizabeth (Betty) Jean Griebat, preceded him in death in 2021. His...

Peggy Nell Moss

Peggy Nell Moss

Feb 15, 2025

Peggy Nell Moss, passed peacefully on February 15th at 10:35 pm at Foresight Rehab and Hospice facility in Grand Junction, Colorado with her husband at her side.

Peggy was born to Haram and Myrtle (Lucas) Funderburg on January 24th,1952 in Marks, Mississippi.

Peggy married Norman (Moose) Moss on May 14, 1988 in West Memphis, Arkansas. They resided in Arkansas until 2021, they...

Dr. Philip Childress

Dr. Philip Childress

Feb 12, 2025

October 11th, 1941 - February 12th, 2025

Born in Wagoner, Oklahoma, Dr. Phil Childress was a lifelong educator whose passion for learning and dedication to his students left an indelible mark on all who knew him. He began his teaching career as a chemistry teacher in Vinita, Oklahoma, where he met the love of his life, Kay Carter Childress. The two...

Linda Kay Bell

Linda Kay Bell

Feb 12, 2025

Linda Kay Bell, 76 of Grand Junction, passed away on Wednesday February 12, 2025, at Hope West Ferris Care Center in Grand Junction as result of natural causes. Born in Montrose CO to Zeno and Zelma (Tulip) Inman on November 24, 1948.



Linda loved working in hospitality as a cook in hospitals and care centers, she also enjoyed working with her...

L. Wayne Carlton

L. Wayne Carlton

Feb 11, 2025

L. Wayne Carlton, 81, passed away on February 11, 2025 at his home in Montrose, Colorado. 

Wayne was born on January 27, 1944, in Washington, D.C. He grew up in central Florida where his lifelong passion for hunting and fishing began with the guidance and enthusiasm of his beloved Uncle, Harvey Beckham. Wayne was known for his ability to mimic countless...

Edward David Greene

Edward David Greene

Feb 11, 2025

Edward David Greene passed away on February 11, 2025 at the age of 80 in Montrose, CO after an 18-month battle with cancer. 

Ed was born to Edward and Harriet Greene in 1944, was raised in Detroit, Michigan and was a lifelong fan of the Tigers, Red Wings, Pistons and Lions. He enlisted in the US Coast Guard in 1965 and...

Susan Mary King

Susan Mary King

Feb 8, 2025

Susan M. King Obituary

Susan Mary King of Montrose, passed away on Saturday, February 8, at the age of 88. Sue was a retired educator, who impacted countless families in her community as a kindergarten teacher at Oak Grove Elementary for 29 years and was a Montrose resident for 58 years.

Sue was born on March 28, 1936, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to...