Obituaries

Betty Jean (Gorman) Roberts

Betty Jean (Gorman) Roberts

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...

Ion Dan Spor

Ion Dan Spor

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...

Carolyn Schindel LeFevre

Carolyn Schindel LeFevre

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...

Patrick Hayden McWilliams

Patrick Hayden McWilliams

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...

Robert Balerio

Robert Balerio

Apr 30, 2025



November 25,1944- April 30,2025

Bob Balerio, 80, passed away at Montrose Regional Hospital on April 30, 2025. Bob was born in Mexico and was the oldest of 5 children. He moved to Sedgwick, Ks. when he was 8 years old. After high school, he attended Southwestern College in Winfield, Ks. where he met his future wife, Sandy. They would have celebrated...

Sandra Lee Glaspell

Sandra Lee Glaspell

Apr 30, 2025

Sandra Lee Glaspell, of Montrose Colorado passed away peacefully on 04/30/2025 at the age of 85 after a 10-year battle with renal cell carcinoma. Sandra Lee Smith was born in Blackwell, Oklahoma in 1939. She graduated from Denver East High school in 1957. Following graduation from high school she attended the University of Colorado in Boulder. It was during her...

Shiela Lynn Unrein

Shiela Lynn Unrein

Apr 26, 2025

Shiela Lynn Unrein

June 23, 1952- April 26, 2025

Shiela Lynn Unrein, beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother and Friend to so many. Nicknamed “Shiela Shine” she was a force to be reckoned with. She was a one-of-a-kind human who gave the greatest love, compassion and generosity to all, regardless of their relationship to her. She will be most remembered for her kindness, infectious...

Stacey C. DeVries

Stacey C. DeVries

Apr 25, 2025

Stacey Craig DeVries of Grand Junction, CO passed away April 25, 2025.

There will be a Graveside Funeral Service held on Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 2:00PM at the Olathe Cemetery located at 1171 S Highway 50 Business Loop in Olathe, CO.

Joe Lynn Quintana

Joe Lynn Quintana

Apr 21, 2025

~A Life Long Lived~ 

December 12, 1935 – April 21, 2025

Joe Quintana, a beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and cherished friend passed away peacefully of natural causes at the age of 89. A native of Colorado, Joe lived a full and vibrant life.

Born and raised in Colorado, Joe had a deep connection with the land. He spent his early years working for...

Martin Dmitri Culver-Barrientos

Martin Dmitri Culver-Barrientos

Apr 20, 2025

In Loving Memory of Martin Dmitri Culver-Barrientos 

1985 – 2025

Martin Dmitri Culver-Barrientos, 39, passed away on Easter Sunday, April 20th, 2025, in Montrose, CO. He leaves behind a legacy of fierce independence, steadfast faith, and profound love for his family.

Dmitri had a remarkable gift for bringing joy to those around him. His onery sense of humor, sharp wit, and deeply kind...

Richard Eugene Hobbs

Richard Eugene Hobbs

Apr 19, 2025

Retired Air Force Master Sergeant Richard Eugene Hobbs, of Montrose, CO passed away peacefully on April 19, 2025, next to the love of his life Monette.

Richard was born June 7, 1950, in Nampa, ID to Max Martin Hobbs and Lu Ceil Wing Bennett Hobbs. Richard was the fourth child of 8 siblings. He graduated from Montrose High School in 1968....

Kenneth James Orvis

Kenneth James Orvis

Apr 15, 2025

Ken Orvis, a beloved fixture of the Ridgway valley and an unforgettable character to all who knew him, passed away peacefully, Tuesday April 15th, in his home. He was with his family and was held in the hearts of a community that won't soon forget him.

Ken was born in Grand Junction, Colorado on October 27th 1960. He spent his childhood...

Leslie Jean Garduno

Leslie Jean Garduno

Apr 14, 2025

Leslie Jean Garduno (McGuffin), age 54, went to be with her Heavenly Father on April 14, 2025, in Montrose, Colorado, where she was born and raised. Her passing marks the loss of a beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend whose warmth and presence touched many lives. Leslie was born on July 3, 1970, in Montrose, Colorado. Leslie...

Richard Allen Manhart

Richard Allen Manhart

Apr 13, 2025

Richard Manhart passed away peacefully surrounded by immediate family on April 13. He was born to Lewis and Villa Manhart in Ohio. He received his undergraduate degree in biology from Bowling Green State University and doctoral degree in medicine from The Ohio State University. After internship and residency in anesthesia his first position was in an army hospital in Germany....

Thomas J. Harrison

Thomas J. Harrison

Apr 9, 2025

Thomas J. Harrison, MD, died peacefully at his home in Montrose, CO on April 9, 2025, surrounded by his three children. He was 90 years old. Tom was born on November 29, 1934, in Cascade Locks, Oregon. He grew up exploring and enjoying many outdoor adventures in the pacific northwest. This love would be with him for a lifetime. While...

Alfred J. Berry

Alfred J. Berry

Apr 5, 2025

March 12, 1967 – April 5, 2025

Alfred J. Berry left this world peacefully on April 5, 2025. He was born in Telluride, the son of Kenneth & Elsie Berry. He then grew up in Ridgway where he developed a strong work ethic and a deep love for family. After graduating from Ridgway High, he went on to pursue his career...

Fred Emery Castle

Fred Emery Castle

Apr 2, 2025

Fred E. Castle was born September 26, 1967 and passed unexpectedly on April 2, 2025 at the age of 57.

He was raised in Montrose Colorado by his parents Fred H. Castle (passed) and Sylvia Castle. He had 3 amazing sisters, Diana (passed), Janet, and Kathy and many nieces and nephews.

In 1989 he met his wife, Diana Wordsman Castle. They got...

Jerry Lawrence Austin

Jerry Lawrence Austin

Apr 2, 2025

Jerry Lawrence Austin of Montrose, CO passed away on April 2, 2025, at Montrose Regional Hospital surrounded by his daughter and son-in-law after a short battle with cancer and pneumonia. Jerry was born May 11, 1949, in Norwood, CO to Lawrence Jess Austin and Develva May Austin (Patterson). Jerry married the love of his life, Joann Mercy Atencio, and had...

Shirley Ann Cook

Shirley Ann Cook

Apr 2, 2025

Shirley Ann Cook, of Montrose passed away April 2, 2025 at St. Mary's Hospital in Grand Junction. Shirley was born in Lafayette, Indiana on February 21, 1948 to Lucie and Raymond Smith. Shirley is survived by her husband of 53 years Ray Cook; her son Brian Cook of Montrose; her sister Elke Quinn and her husband Kevin of Savannah, GA;...

Raymond J. Knob

Raymond J. Knob

Apr 1, 2025

Life time resident of Delta Co, Raymond J. Knob passed away at his home on April 1, 2025 with his wife at his side. Ray was born November 22, 1936 in Montrose, Co to Jake and Monica (Heili) Knob. He graduated from Delta High School in 1955. As a young man he worked for Hulteens Orchard on Antelope Hill.  He...