December 1, 2018
Taka M. Crisler, age 91, of Montrose CO, passed away Saturday, Dec. 1st, at Larchwood Inns in Grand Junction. Taka M. Crisler was born March 26, 1927 in Sendia Japan. She spent her childhood and went to school in Sendia, which is the capital city
December 5, 2018
Carrie Spurlin Wilson November 5, 1926 - December 5, 2018 Carrie was called home with her Lord Jesus Christ on December 5, 2018. Born in Silerton, Tenn. Lockye Siler Spurlin and Luther Ernest Spurlin. Carrie grew up in Silerton,
Maxine June Keller (Gilchrist)
November 26, 2018
Maxine June Gilchrist Keller, known to friends as Micki, passed away on Monday, November 26, 2018, at age 75. Born July 2, 1943, in Galveston Texas, Micki graduated from Mapleton High School in Thornton, Colorado, in 1960. She earned her Bachelor
December 3, 2018
Larry Lee Green left this world unexpectedly on December 3rd, 2018. Larry was born on March 11th, 1972 to Bob and Ivy Green in Laramie, Wyoming. Larry’s father, Bob, was a uranium and hardrock miner, so their family shuffled around a lot until sett
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November 29, 2018
Bruce Lawrence Kelly Bruce Lawrence Kelly went to be with his Lord on November 29th at Valley Manor Care Center, after a battle with cancer. He was born on October 22, 1935 in Kewanee, IL to Harry and Helen (Rapp) Kelly and grew up in Cambridge
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November 26, 2018
Robert (Bob) Dodge, passed peacefully on Monday, November 26,2018 at Valley Manor Care facility after a lengthy illness. Bob was a third-generation fence contractor specializing in ranch fencing, owning High Mountain Fencing. Bob is survived by his w
November 22, 2018
Lacey Lee Steele June 29, 1995~ November 22, 2018 Lacey Lee Steele, 23 years old of Naturita, Co, passed away in her home on November 22, 2018, due to health complications she had struggled valiantly and humbly with since birth. She was born
Myrna Kaye Chuchuru (Pettengill)
November 21, 2018
Myrna Kaye (Pettengill) Chuchuru was born February 19, 1945 in Monte Vista, Colorado to L.E. "Jiggs" and Maretta (Watts) Pettengill. She passed away surrounded by family on November 21, 2018. Her first 10 years were spent on the family farm where
November 22, 2018
Bertha Gunn, 96 of Montrose, CO passed away November 22, 2018 at Valley Manor Care Center. An Open House in Loving Memory of Bertha will be held Saturday, December 1, 2018 from 4 to 6 PM at the Crippin Funeral Home Chapel. Crippin Funeral Home is ass
November 20, 2018
Carline Russell, 81, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2018 with her family beside her. Carline Davis was born at Tulare, CA on Jan. 16, 1937 to Emmett and Lydia Davis. She grew up in Cochise County, AZ on a ranch. Her dad worked for the railroad and
November 22, 2018
Skyler Ann Kelly June 10, 1999-November 22, 2018 An Angel went to Heaven this past Thanksgiving Day. Skyler Ann Kelly died from injuries sustained in a truck and trailer accident. Skyler was born in Grand Junction, CO on J
November 20, 2018
Robert E Kirk August 20, 1930 – November 20, 2018 Robert E. Kirk, Montrose resident for the past 26 years passed away, November 20, 2018 at the age of 88. Robert was born on August 20, 1930 in Hammond, Indiana to Charles William and
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November 14, 2018
Robert Eugene Haynes died at his home surrounded by his family on November 14th, 2018. He was born to Velva May Akin and Leon William Haynes on March 4th of 1925 in Grand Junction, Colorado His early childhood was spent in Cedaredge with his pa
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November 12, 2018
On Monday November 12, 2018, Gary Acord brother, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and friend passed away suddenly at the age of 76. A native of Wyoming; he was born in Casper, to Charles and Virginia Acord. He spent his childhood building r
November 6, 2018
December 26, 1933 – November 6, 2018 Nora Belle (Miller) Kubin was born in a cabin the day after Christmas in 1933 Lingshire, Montana. Her early years were spent on her family ranch outside Ennis, Montana where she and her brothers and
October 30, 2018
Ronald Gene Finch 1947 – 2018 Ron Finch passed away peacefully on October 30, 2018. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. He enjoyed life with his many sport activities, such as bowling, surfing, water skiing, snow skiin
November 6, 2018
Frank Dwayne Barrientos passed away unexpectedly at his home in Montrose on Tuesday, November 6, 2018. Frank Dwayne was born on October 28, 1963 to Frank and Marie (Arguello) Barrientos. He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Susan (Miller) Bar
Mason McClenathan 16, Montrose High School student, died as a result of an accident. Memorial Services will be held Thursday November 8, 2018 at 4:30PM at Grace Community Church ~ 16731 Woodgate Road Montrose, CO. Crippin Funeral Home is assisting
October 24, 2018
Virginia Marie Smith Virginia Marie Smith of Montrose passed away suddenly on October 24th, 2018 at 67 years old. Her love and compassion will be deeply missed. Virginia was born May 24th, 1951 to Jack and Margie Brown in Montrose, Co
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October 14, 2018
David Andrew Omernik, 58, passed away in Montrose, CO on October 14, 2018. Born in Austin, Minnesota, his family moved to Montrose, CO when he was a child. David attended Montrose County schools before joining the United States Navy in 1978. Davi
October 22, 2018
Terry “Pineapple” Satero LaPena Terry LaPena, age 76, passed away on Monday October 22, 2018 while doing what he loved most this time of year, elk hunting with his son, Rick. Terry was born in Salinas, CA on September 16, 1942 to S
January 15, 2018
Florence E. “Pat” Lyon (Castle)(Kishbaugh) Florence E. “Pat” Lyon (Castle)(Kishbaugh) of Ridgway, passed away unexpectedly on the morning of Saturday, September 15, 2018. Her strength of spirit will be deeply missed by family, fr
September 27, 2018
Betsy (Alexander) Davis was born on October 3, 1933 to Robert and Oda (Collins) Alexander. She was the youngest of seven children, the family spent the summers in Telluride and winters in Redvale running sheep. In 1934 they bought a ranch in Norwood
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October 12, 2018
Harold H. Ridgel, aka “Ridge”, was born in New Orleans, LA on April 1, 1943. He spent over 20 years in the United States Air Force in which he served his country in Viet Nam. He returned to the States and after a brief time as a Realtor, began
Juanita H Newberry (Hernandez)
October 15, 2018
Juanita H. Newberry March 28, 1925 ~ October 15, 2018 Juanita H. Newberry, age 93, of Cimarron, Colorado passed away early Monday morning, October 15, 2018 at Montrose Memorial Hospital. Juanita was born March 28, 1925 in McAllen, Texas to D
October 7, 2018
Ethel Fay Austin Born October 5, 1935 died October 7, 2018. Ethel was born in Dalhart, TX in 1935 to Elzie and Amy O’ Bryant. The family moved to Colorado in 1943. She attended school in Uravan, CO for a year, then the family moved to
August 26, 2018
Mary K. Swihart with family at her side, walked into the arms of her Savior on August 26 at age 97. Mary was born in Goshen, IN June 27, 1921 to Vernon and Mae (Inbody) Sherman. She had three older brothers; Harold, Gerald and Lester, who preced
October 6, 2018
Jocey E. Field 1/1/24-10/6/18 Josephine Elizabeth Mills, "Jocey", was born January 1, 1924, to Claude and Myrtle Mills, in Los Angeles, California. They subsequently returned to Montrose. She was the fourth of five children. Jocey at