Obituaries

Kathleen Kearney

Kathleen Kearney

Sep 5, 2026

Kathleen Kearney, age 83, of Montrose, Colorado, passed away peacefully on September 5, 2026.

Born on October 21, 1942, in Crowley, Louisiana, Kathleen was the daughter of the late Dorys Mitchell Reed and James E Reed. As a young lady in the South, she was crowned Queen of the Children’s Carnival in Lafayette, Louisiana and served as Senior Class President at...

Michael Lynn Holden

Michael Lynn Holden

Sep 4, 2026

Michael Lynn Holden was born in La Junta, CO on October 30, 1949. He went to be in the care of his Savior and Lord Jesus Christ on September 4, 2026, one day after celebrating 33 years of marriage to his beloved wife, Irene.

His parents, now deceased, were Charlotte Germaine Holden (Holden) and Wilber Lee Holden. When Michael was 6...

Charles David Cordova

Charles David Cordova

Sep 4, 2026

Charles David Cordova, 82, passed away peacefully on September 4, 2026, surrounded by his family in Parker, Colorado, where he resided at the time of his passing. 

Charles was born June 29, 1944, to Luis Martinez and Lola Dolores (Gallegos) Cordova in Montrose, Colorado, where he was raised. As a young man, he took the last name Cordova, having grown up...

Jill Renee Cline

Jill Renee Cline

Sep 2, 2026

Jill Renee Cline passed away on September 2, 2026 in Montrose. 

Jill was an LPN. 

No formal service will be planned. 

Peggy Baumgardner  "Peg"

Peggy Baumgardner "Peg"

Aug 30, 2026

Peggy "Peg" Baumgardner, 82, of Montrose, Colorado, passed away at home on August 30, 2026, after a lengthy, hard-fought battle with lung cancer.



Peg was born on December 11, 1943, to Jess W. and Mabel (Griffith) Passmore in Marshall, Arkansas. Her family lived in Mountain View, Arkansas, until she was eleven years old. It was then that the family moved to...

Adam Daniel DeVeny

Adam Daniel DeVeny

Aug 27, 2026

In Loving Memory of Adam Daniel DeVeny April 11, 1983 – August 27, 2026 

Adam Daniel DeVeny was a son, a father, a brother, a grandson, an uncle, and a friend. He was a hardworking man who loved his family, loved the outdoors, and was happiest when he was doing what he knew best working with his hands, being outside, and...

Mattie Lee Bridges

Mattie Lee Bridges

Aug 23, 2026

Mattie Lee Bridges, 95, of Montrose, Colorado, passed away peacefully on August 23, 2026.

Mattie Lee was born on December 11, 1930, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to Lee and Mattie Reed. She was raised in La Junta, Colorado, where she met William “Bill” Bridges. The two were married on September 23, 1951, beginning a life together filled with family, hard work, friendship,...

John Steven Whetsell

John Steven Whetsell

Aug 19, 2026

John Steven Whetsell, born July 12, 1952, and raised in San Angelo, Texas, passed away at his home in Telluride, Colorado, on August 19, 2026.

John is survived by his wife of 34 years, Denise Traylor; his son, Alexander Whetsell, of Telluride, Colorado; his daughter, Sarah Whetsell Campbell ( husband, Mike, and grandson, William) of Austin, Texas; his brother Jim (Pati)...

James "Mike" Michael Trickey

James "Mike" Michael Trickey

Aug 17, 2026

James "Mike" Michael Trickey, passed away August 17, 2026 at Valley Manor Care Center in Montrose, Colorado. Surrounded by family, he left peacefully.

Mike was born October 28, 1949 in Oswego, Kansas, the son of the late Charles and N. Marjorie (Campbell) Trickey.

Mike was a United States Marine Corps veteran, serving from May 1968 to May 1972. During the Vietnam war,...

Juan Manuel Mendez Becerra

Juan Manuel Mendez Becerra

Aug 14, 2026

Juan Manuel Mendez Becerra was born to Melecio Mendez and Estela Becerra on October 6, 1992 in Fresnillo, Zacatecas Mexico, entered into eternal peace on August 14, 2026.

Juan Manuel enjoyed walking, going to the mountains, and riding bikes. Loved spending time with his precious sons on the weekends going to the park and fishing. Always made his sons happy taking...

William "Bill" Ralph Glendening

William "Bill" Ralph Glendening

Aug 12, 2026

Bill Glendening, age 80, of Montrose, Colorado, passed away on August 12, 2026 after a battle with many illnesses. He was surrounded by loved ones as he left this world. Bill was born September 4, 1945, in Montrose to Ralph and Edna Glendening. Bill graduated from high school in Montrose in 1964, Married Janie Walker Glendening August 21, 1966, enlisted...

Bruce Duane Kerr

Bruce Duane Kerr

Aug 12, 2026

Bruce was born to Martha and Fredric Kerr, on October 4th 1941 in Titusville Pennsylvania. He was the second youngest of 5 siblings. He passed away on August 12th in Montrose, Colorado. Bruce lived 84 years, and is survived by his wife Lynda, Sons Duane (wife Teresa and grandson Calvin) and C. Paul (wife Ruthanne).

During his adolescent years he spent...

Cheryl Beth Hokit

Cheryl Beth Hokit

Aug 11, 2026

Cheryl Beth Hokit, age 78, passed away August 11, 2026 at her home in Abbott, TX. She was born on March 18, 1948, to Ralph and Sarah Lloyd who preceded her in death.

She is survived by her husband, Joseph Hokit Sr.; sister, Mary (Don) Tennessen; and son, Sean (Jennifer) Stansberry; grandchildren Zachary Stansberry, Morgan (Niko) Youngren and Audrey (Cesar) Molina;...

James F. Hughes

James F. Hughes

Aug 9, 2026

James F. Hughes of Ridgway, CO passed away at home on Sunday, August 9, 2026, at the age of 80 after a brief battle with cancer.

Family and friends knew Jimmy by many nicknames: Jim, Jimmy, Jake, Jake the Snake, Snowplow Jimmy, Cowboy Jimmy, and The Ranch Manager.

Jimmy was a third-generation native of Tarrytown, NY and attended the Tarrytown school system....

Michael A. Williams

Michael A. Williams

Aug 8, 2026

Michael A. Williams, 74, of Montrose, CO, passed away peacefully on August 8, 2026.

Born on August 24, 1951, In Camp Rucker, Alabama, Mike grew up in Holt, Michigan, where he graduated from Holt High School in 1969. He went on to earn a degree in Elementary Education from Western Michigan University in 1973. In his early 20s, Mike moved to...

Christina Bass

Christina Bass

Aug 8, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Christina Bass, 52, on August 8, 2026, after a long journey with multiple health battles.

Christina was born in Orange County, California, and grew up along the coast, graduating from Tustin High School in 1992. She loved the warm California weather, the beach, and the carefree feeling of growing up...

Beulah May Frigetto

Beulah May Frigetto

Aug 7, 2026

Beulah May Frigetto, 92, passed away peacefully on the morning of August 7, 2026, surrounded by her family. Beulah was born on September 1, 1933, in Montrose, Colorado, to Rollins Don Carlos Shepherd and Hattie May Kinnamon. She met the love of her life, Gedo Frigetto and they were married on July 9, 1955. Together, they shared 68 years of...

Victoria Rose Trujillo

Victoria Rose Trujillo

Aug 4, 2026

Victoria Rose Trujillo, 61, passed away peacefully in her sleep on August 4, 2026, following a courageous and painful battle with Parkinson’s Disease and Dystonia.

Affectionately known as "Vicky" or "Peanut," she was born on August 8, 1964, in Montrose, Colorado. She grew up as the cherished baby sister of the large Trujillo family in Ouray, Colorado. As a teenager, Vicky...

William Arthur Christiansen-Impson

William Arthur Christiansen-Impson

Aug 2, 2026

In Loving Memory of William Arthur Christiansen-Impson

July 24, 2001 – August 2, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of William Arthur Christiansen-Impson, who passed away on August 2nd, 2026, at the age of 25 under questionable circumstances.

William was born on July 24th, 2001 in Montrose, Colorado to Verna Mae Christiansen-Ramirez (Nathan J Ramirez) Montrose,CO and Clinton...

Vicki Griggs

Vicki Griggs

Aug 1, 2026

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Vicki Griggs, 67, of Montrose, Colorado, on Saturday, August 1. She passed away peacefully, surrounded by those who loved her.

Vicki was born on January 9, 1959, in Denver, Colorado, to Harold and Roberta Moore. She graduated from Alameda High School in 1979.

Vicki was the proud mother of three wonderful...