James Rae Bowers
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...
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
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
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...
Darrell Gilks
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...
George Gleason
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...
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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