Obituaries

May 23, 2025

Timothy James Ramsey ( Tim) of Montrose, CO went to be with his Lord and Saviour on May 23rd, 2025 @11:10 pm. He was 84 years old and a resident of Heidi’s Chateau at the time of death. He is survived by his wife, Janet (Jan), of nearly 27 years; daughter, Shannon; son, Sean, & daughter-in-law, Joy; 3 grandchildren, Ayden...

May 26, 2025

Patricia Lee Decker

Patricia (McGinnis) Decker (Pat) was born on July 17th, 1948 to Aurthur “Paul” and Hazel McGinnis in Yuma, AZ. After graduating from Kofa High School class of 66’, she attended classes at Arizona Western College. She then moved to Durango, Colorado to help her sister Shirley. The decision to enroll in courses at Fort Lewis lead her to...

May 23, 2025

Judith (Judy) Irene Brown, age 82, of Montrose, Colorado passed away on May 23rd, 2025, in Montrose, Colorado. Judy was born on June 13, 1942 in Long Beach, California to Spencer (Bill) Brown and Pauline Brown (Frost). Judy graduated from Montrose High School in 1960 and later pursued a career as an executive administrator.

Judy worked for Colorado Land Bank for...

May 21, 2025

Florence Rita (DelTonto) Veo was born on September 27th, 1933 to Pete and Susie DelTonto in Montrose, Colorado. Growing up, Florence lived on the family farm working in the fields and helping her mother tend to her younger siblings and the house. She often spoke of her morning chores which included milking the cows before catching the school bus. She...

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...

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....

Mar 14, 2025

James Rae Bowers, formerly of Telluride and Grand Junction, Colorado and native of Toledo, Ohio, passed away at age 83 on March 14, 2025 at home in Phoenix, Arizona after an extended illness. Born on May 10, 1941 to Edwin C. and Frances Rae Bowers, Jim grew up in Rossford, Ohio. He attended Eagle Point School and Maumee Valley Country...

Oct 25, 2024

Betty Jean (Gorman) Roberts of Montrose passed away on October 25, 2024,at Elk Ridge Health and Rehabilitation in Montrose, CO at the age of 93. Betty was born July 21, 1931, to Andrew Gorman and Hatty (Adam) Gorman in Clayton, NM. Betty married Delbert K. Roberts on June 12,1949, in Granby, CO. Prior to moving to Montrose, Betty and Delbert...

Mar 19, 2025

Ion Dan Spor, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, pastor, and counselor, passed peacefully into the presence of the Lord on March 19, 2025, at the age of 74. Ion was born on November 25, 1950, in Telluride, Colorado, to Earnest Spor and Annie Proper. He was raised in the Montrose and Colona area alongside his older sister, Doretta, and older...

Jan 7, 2025

Carolyn Schindel LeFevre was born to Mary and Melvin Schindel in La Mesa, California, where she spent her early years before moving with her family to Grand Junction, Colorado. There, she graduated from Central High School and attended Mesa College.

On New Year’s Eve, 1951, she was introduced to Bill LeFevre on a blind date. That chance meeting led to a...

May 31, 2025

May 23, 2025

John Richard Alford II, ‘Ric’ passed away peacefully May 23, 2025, with his family by his side. He was 69 years old and had been a resident of Montrose since 1994. He was a Land Steward in high country restoring it to natural grass lands for grazing, retiring in 2013.

He was born in Fort Gordon, Georgia on February 14,1956, the...

May 19, 2025

Russel G. Tyler Sr. was born August 10th 1948 in Delta Colorado; he went to be with the Lord May 18th 2025 at the age of 76. He was preceded in death by his Father Raymond Tyler, Mother Ione Tyler, Brother Eddie Tyler and Sister LeeAnn Tyler. He was survived by his wife Mary Tyler, Son and daughter in-law Russ...

May 13, 2025

Salvador Nieves Llamas nació en Yesca, Nayarit, México, hijo de Gregoria Llamas Leal y Victorino Nieves Castañeda. Fue el segundo de 10 hijos; le sobreviven 8 hermanos. Durante su adolescencia, fue un pilar fundamental de su familia.

Alrededor de la década de 1970, cumplió el servicio militar. Durante esos años, conoció a María Nieves Mendoza, con quien se casó en Ahuacatlán,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...