John Edward Young
Sep 25, 2026
John was born in Houston, Texas as a fifth-generation Texan. He was always “Big John” in every aspect of life: Boy Scouts, high school football, thespians, guest ranch cowboy, ROTC and the US Marines. He began his career in the US Marines and went on to become a Fireman in Houston. He met his wife, Glenda White, while working as...
Patricia "Patt" Emily Gatt
Nov 2, 2026
Patricia "Patt" Emily Gatt 88, of Montrose, passed away on Monday, November 2026. Crippin Funeral Home will be assisting the family.
John Harlow Ross "Pete"
Oct 28, 2026
John Harlow Ross, affectionately known as Pete, was born June 17, 1933, in Indianapolis, Indiana. He passed away peacefully at his home in Montrose, Colorado, on October 28, 2026, at the age of 93.
Pete was the son of John W. Ross and Almeda J. Sturm-Ross, both of whom preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his...
"Marge" Martha Margery Bierma
Oct 27, 2026
Martha Margery (Marge) Bierma passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, October 27th, 2026. Her Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, November 7th, 2026 starting at 10:30AM, located at the First Presbyterian Church in Montrose, CO and burial to take place at Grand View Cemetery immediately following the service.
Zora Thoms
Oct 27, 2026
Zora Thoms, a beloved mother, grandmother, and cherished friend, passed away peacefully on October 27, 2026. Born on August 13, 1935, in Oak Park, Illinois, Zora was the cherished daughter of Theodore and Zora Waschbusch. She was predeceased by her loving parents, her devoted husband Ronald, and her beloved son Steven.
Zora's life was a beautiful tapestry of love, family, and...
Harold William "Willy" Northrup
Oct 24, 2026
Harold William “Willy” Northrup peacefully entered into the presence of the Lord on October 24, 2026, at the age of 88. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather; a cherished friend; and a man of extraordinary generosity and uncommon humility. His life encompassed Army service, remarkable success in business, and years of ranching in the community he loved.
Willy...
Dennis Lynn Mills
Oct 20, 2026
Dennis Lynn Mills, 71, passed away at his home in Montrose on Tuesday, October 20, 2026.
Dennis was born on July 22, 1955, to Monna Lou (Gilbert) Mills and H.L. (Dude) Mills in Glenwood Springs Colorado.
The family lived in Delta County until Dennis’ teen years when they moved to Montrose. Dennis attended Montrose High School and graduated in 1974. After graduation...
Reyna Gomez DeBruin
Oct 18, 2026
Reyna Gomez DeBruin, 39, of Montrose, Colorado, passed away on October 18, 2026.
Reyna was born in Montrose in August 1987. At age four, she was adopted by Gordon and Marilyn DeBruin. She grew up alongside her brothers, Jose and Grady, attending schools in Montrose and Mancos.
After high school, Reyna moved to Phoenix, where she connected with her biological father, Jose...
Joanne Marie Bigley-Riley-Thomas
Oct 17, 2026
Joanne Marie Bigley-Riley-Thomas, 92, passed away peacefully on October 17, 2026, at the Valley Manor Care Center in Montrose, Colorado.
She was born on July 16, 1934, in Battle Creek, Michigan, to Thomas Abner Bigley and Ethel May Wright. In 1952, Joanne enlisted in the United States Air Force during the Korean War. Assigned to the medical unit at Hill Air...
Emilio Ernandez Gomez
Oct 17, 2026
October 30, 1953 – October 17, 2026
Emilio Ernandez Gomez, 72, of Montrose, Colorado, passed away peacefully on October 17, 2026, in Montrose. He was born on October 30, 1953, in Corsicana, Texas, to Gregorio Gomez and Anita Ernandez.
Emilio was a true jack of all trades. He could build or remodel just about anything, and many of his best projects were...
Velda Mae Frazee Smith
Oct 15, 2026
VELDA MAE FRAZEE SMITH
Velda Mae Frazee Smith was called home to be with our Lord and Savior on Oct. 15, 2026. The Montrose, Colorado, resident was 98.
Velda was born on Feb. 1, 1928, in Metropolis, Illinois, to Harry Leland Frazee and Lillie Marie Slankard Frazee. Her mother later remarried as a senior citizen and assumed the surname VanHooser.
Velda spent most...
Vidal Santiago "Borrega" Arambulo
Oct 13, 2026
Vidal Santiago “Borrega” Arambulo, 45, passed away on October 13, 2026. He was born on July 18, 1981, in Delta, Colorado, to Kathy Abeyta and Jose Issac Arambulo.
Vidal spent his childhood in Deming, New Mexico, and in Mexico before making his way back to Colorado. “In his younger years, Vidal enjoyed spending time with friends, sharing laughter, and creating memories...
Donald "Don" J. Kintz
Oct 12, 2026
After a long battle with Parkinson's disease, Donald "Don" Kintz fell asleep in death on October 12, 2026, at his home in Montrose, Colorado. He was 86 years old.
Don was born in Ault, Colorado, on August 28, 1940, the second child of Jack and Arlene Kintz. His love of books and music led him to pursue a Bachelor of Arts...
Loren Joseph Dikeman
Oct 11, 2026
Loren Joseph Dikeman Jr. , age 83, passed away on October 11, 2026. He was born in Fort Morgan, CO on July 22, 1943 to Loren Joseph Dikeman Sr. and Edna Louise McLaughlin. He was married to Betty Joyce Wilson in 1963 and they had 4 children: Michael Dikeman of Montrose, Patrick Dikeman of Montrose, Maria Nichols of Montrose, and...
Richard Gomez
Oct 7, 2026
In Loving Memory of Richard Gomez
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Richard Gomez, age 79, of Delta, Colorado, who passed away on October 7, 2026.
Richard was born November 06th, 1946 in Delta, Colorado. He was a familiar and friendly face in the community. Richard was known as someone people could count on, always willing to...
Michael Hunter
Oct 5, 2026
“Some of it's magic, some of it's tragic, but I had a good life all the way."
- Jimmy Buffett, He Went to Paris
Michael Hunter, 71, set sail at sunset on Monday, October 5th surrounded by family following a lengthy illness.
Mike was born February 9, 1955, in Cedar City, Utah. He loved southern Utah and has extensive family roots in the...
Darius "Bill" William DeVries
Oct 4, 2026
Darius William “Bill” DeVries passed away peacefully early Sunday morning, October 4, 2026, at his home. He was 86 years old.
Bill was born in 1940 in Montrose, Colorado, to William “Bill” DeVries and Gladys Bannon DeVries. He graduated from high school in Olathe, Colorado. In 1959, he married his wife, LeEyla June Inman, and together they built a life rooted...
Donald Earl Burbridge
Sep 29, 2026
Donald Earl Burbridge, age 63, of Olathe, Colorado, passed away peacefully in his sleep on the morning of September 29, 2026. He is now held closely in the arms of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Donald "Don" Burbridge was born to Alfred Thomas and Irene Burbridge on October 29, 1962, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Grand Junction, Colorado. He spent...
Bobbie Sue Peters
Sep 28, 2026
Our dear sweet Mom, Grammy, and GG, Bobbie Sue Peters “Sue”, 81, of Montrose, Colorado, died September 28, 2026, at Montage Creek Memory Care. Sue was born in Magdalena, New Mexico on April 25, 1945. She graduated from high school in Chama, NM. It was there while working in the local bank that she met the love of her life,...
Bill Halterman
Sep 25, 2026
In Loving Memory of Ronald Bill Halterman
Bill was born in Albany, California, on May 24, 1943, and was raised in the Bay Area. During his senior year of high school, his family moved to Guam, where he discovered his love of snorkeling and the ocean.
After graduating, Bill attended Humboldt State, majoring in Forestry. He went on to work for a...
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