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
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September 30, 2018
Wayne Andrew Irwin, 79, was surrounded by his family as he made his journey home to God’s kingdom on September 30, 2018. Wayne was known to many as a Christian poet. He drew them to the Lord with his raw, honest words about overcoming sin, the spl
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August 22, 2018
Victor (Vic) H. Reed was born in Norton County, KS on December 14, 1916, to George Harrison (Hal) Reed and Bertha Belle (Bryant) Reed. At age 4, the family moved to Cahone, Colorado, near Dove Creek. Victor attended various elementary schools on the
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September 24, 2018
John Engraff died of heart failure at his home in Montrose September 24, 2018. He was born in Sterling, CO in 1942 to Adam and Katherine (Gertner) Engraff. After attending St. Anthony’s Catholic School, he joined the Navy in 1964 with the intenti
September 26, 2018
Marvin Powers May 10,1939 ~ September 26, 2018 Retired Daytona Beach Police, Captain Marvin Eugene Powers (79 y/o), went to be with His heavenly father 09/26/18. Marvin was on the force for 26 years before retiring to run his own business,
September 16, 2018
Stephen Lawrence Ratliff October 4, 1942 - September 16, 2018 Stephen was born in Pueblo, CO, October 4, 1942, to L.C. and Jessie May Philips Ratliff. At about a year of age, the family moved to Fort Sumner, NM where he lived for 58
September 15, 2018
Marilyn F. Roth passed away with her family at her side September 15, 2018 at Heidi’s Chateau. It was two months before her 90th birthday. Marilyn Alice Field was born November 30, 1928 to Alvie and Ethel Field south of Montrose. The sixth of ei
Loyce Nadine Anderson (Reifel)
September 20, 2018
Loyce Nadine Reifel Anderson died of natural causes in Delta, Colorado on September 20, 2018 at the age of 83. A private family interment at the Delta Cemetery will be held next to Emery Anderson in the Veteran’s section, followed by the memorial
September 22, 2018
Karen “Janie” Story, aged 72, passed away early Saturday morning in her home in Montrose, Colorado after a short but brave battle with cancer. Janie was born in Billings, MT to David and Esther Wagner on February 5th, 1946. Janie has one brother,
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September 22, 2018
ROBERT FRANK ENNIST, SR. “BOB” Age 91, of Montrose, CO, peacefully went to be reunited with his beloved wife Sarah Jane and their Lord on Saturday, September 22, 2018. He was preceded by his wife, Sarah Jane (Yocum) Ennist; parents, Emers
September 18, 2018
Maurine Mildred Bowen April 16, 1922 - September 18, 2018 Maurine Mildred Bowen passed on to Heaven after 96 years of a full and loving life. She was born to Floyd and Ida Wiler in Cedar Falls, Iowa. She married her high school sweeth
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August 10, 2018
Lawrence Harold (Larry) Wilkinson died peacefully at home with family at his side on August 10 at age 96 due to natural causes. Larry was born in Middletown, CT in 1922 to Harold and Mary (Thompson) Wilkinson. He grew up in Syracuse, New York and had
July 16, 2018
Laurie Arlene Etter Clauson Stahly May 6, 1963 ~ July 16, 2018 Laurie Arlene Etter Clauson Stahly, age 55, passed away quickly at San Juan Living Center in Montrose, CO. Laurie was born May 6, 1963 to Larry Lawrence and Arlene (Burh) Etter in Colo
September 11, 2018
Connie Lopez Ruybal August 7, 1927 ~ September 11, 2018 Connie Ruybal, age 91, passed away at her home in Canyon City, Colorado on September 11, 2018 surrounded by her family. Born on August 7, 1927 in Capulin, CO to Presiliano and Felicita L
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September 11, 2018
Kenneth L. Gwinn March 10, 1927 ~ September 11, 2018 Kenneth L. Gwinn passed away peacefully at his home in Montrose, CO., on Tuesday, September 11, 2018, surround by his family and friends. He was 91 years of age. Ken was born in Akron, Ohio to
September 11, 2018
Linda Mraule, 68, passed away September 11th, 2018 at her home in Montrose, CO. A rosary service will be held at Crippin Chapel Sunday, September 16th at 6:30pm. Her funeral service and reception will be held Monday, September 17th, 10am at St. Mary