Joyce Dean (Gilley) Gordon
Dec 27, 2025
Joyce Dean (Gilley) Gordon, age 87, of Montrose, Colorado, passed away early Saturday morning, December 27, 2025, at the home of her daughter, Vicki Herbig. During the previous evening, many caring family members and dear friends visited Joyce, sharing their feelings of love, gratitude, and admiration.
Joyce was born April 6, 1938, to Elmer Gilley and Esther Mae (De Shazo) Gilley...
Wilma Jean Beardslee Kroschel
Jan 11, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we, her family, announce that Wilma Jean Beardslee Kroschel has passed. She was an active and beloved member of the community for many years acting as the President of the local American Legion and active member of the VFW. She spent years following her son's and helping with Cub and Boy Scouts, loved gardening...
Patricia May Dickinson
Jan 7, 2026
On the morning of January 7, 2026, Montrose lost an amazing community advocate and remarkable woman when Patricia Dickinson died peacefully at her home at the age of 89.
Tricia was born on September 4, 1936, on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada to May (Babcock) and Jack Whittaker. Her childhood was spent in a small British Columbia lumber mill town with...
Bradley Wade Furness
Jan 6, 2026
In Loving Memory
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Bradley Wade Furness, who departed this world on January 6th, 2026 in Montrose Colorado at Valley Manor care center after a long battle with adult-onset Myotonic Muscular Dystrophy. Brad was born on October 13th 1964 in Watertown South Dakota. He was a cherished member of the community,...
Linda B. Hardy
Jan 4, 2026
Celebrating a Life Well Lived
In Loving Memory
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Linda B. Hardy, who departed this life on January 4, 2026, at the age of 80 from natural causes at home in Montrose, Colorado. Linda Hardy was born on November 8, 1945, in Springhill, Louisiana, and throughout her years, touched the lives of...
Jerry Muzzy
Jan 4, 2026
Jerry went home to his Heavenly father on January 4, 202 at the age of 93.
He was born in Peoria, Illinois on June 2, 1932 to Martha and Henry Muzzy, the youngest of seven children, all of whom proceeded him in death. As a young boy, he worked on the farm with his family. As a young man, he worked...
Louella Jean Golden
Jan 4, 2026
Louella (Lou-Lou as she was affectionately known by family) Golden passed away in her sleep at Hope Springs Care Center in Montrose, Co. She was born in Chama, New Mexico to Elizabeth Russom (Ulibarri) and Dan Russom. The family moved to Montrose, Co in 1969 and Louella graduated from Montrose High School. Lou-Lou was kind and friendly to everyone. Her...
Glenn Fredrick Caddy
Jan 3, 2026
Glenn Fredrick Caddy, age 97, passed away on January 3, 2026. He was born on May 4, 1928. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Stanley Caddy and Jessie Ellen Smith, his brother William Caddy, and his daughter Gilberdean. He is survived by the love of his life, his wife of 76 years, Geraldine Miller Linscott, as well...
Serra Clayton Pettay
Dec 27, 2025
Our Beloved Serra Clayton Pettay of Olathe, CO was called up to heaven after an unexpected passing on December 27, 2025. Serra was born and raised in St. Augustine, FL on May 23, 1986 to Lathan Clayton and Rhonda Nobles.
Serra was a devoted and loving mother to her three sons, Mason, Brantlee, and Kingslee, who were the greatest joy of...
Barbara Rainey
Dec 27, 2025
Barbara Rainey, 76, passed away on December 27, 2025, at home surrounded by family. She will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and educator who profoundly touched the lives of all she knew.
Barbara Anne James was born in New York City in 1949. Barbara attended Keuka College in Keuka Park, NY, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts...
Michael Thomas Murphy
Dec 27, 2025
Michael Thomas Murphy was born in La Junta, Colorado on December 19,1987 to Shane and Jessica Murphy. He passed away in Montrose, Colorado on December 27, 2025. He is survived by his mother Jessica Murphy of Leesburg, Florida, sister Emalyn Heckmaster, and brother in-law Tommy Heckmaster of Montrose. Beyond his immediate family, Michael is survived by many friends near and...
Beckie Ann Mason
Dec 26, 2025
Beckie Ann Mason, 68, of Ouray, Colorado, passed away on December 26, 2025, leaving a profound sense of loss in the hearts of all who knew her, but a legacy of strength that will never be forgotten.
Born on February 21, 1957, Beckie was a woman who understood the value of hard work, often described as making those around her appear...
Jesse P. Cochran
Dec 25, 2025
Jesse P. Cochran, 61, passed away at his home on December 25, 2025, after a long, hard fought battle with cancer. Jesse will be remembered for his dedication to his family, his example of hard work and inner strength.
Jesse has lived the last 23 years in Montrose, Colorado, raising his family and working in the local restaurant industry as a...
Teresa Martinez Carrera
Dec 22, 2025
Teresa Martinez Carrera passed into eternal life on December 22, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family.
Teresa was a devoted wife, a loving and selfless mother, and a deeply cherished grandmother and great-grandmother. Her life was a true reflection of her Catholic faith, lived with humility, love, and service to her family. She leaves behind a legacy of prayer,...
Richard Slusarski
Dec 21, 2025
Richard Slusarski, age 80, passed away peacefully on December 21, 2025, surrounded by family.
Born in Columbus, Nebraska, Richard grew up on a farm outside of Monroe as the oldest of five children. His early years were shaped by church, farming, family, friends, hunting, and appreciated a little harmless trouble. A natural athlete, he played many sports in high school and...
Richard Leroy Shull
Dec 18, 2025
Richard Leroy Shull (Rick), age 61, a resident of Montrose for the past 18 years, passed away peacefully at home in Montrose, Colorado, on December 18, 2025, surrounded by love. He was born on August 9, 1964. Rick was a devoted husband, a loving father, a cherished brother, and a proud grandfather and great-grandfather. He is survived by his wife,...
Catherine "Cathy" T. Coombs
Dec 11, 2025
Cathy passed away on December 11, 2025, with her love in everyone’s heart. She lived a wonderful 80 years. Her passing marks the end of a life lived with love, compassion, caring, laughter, and support. Cathy was preceded in death by her mother and father, Albert and Rita Pfifer of Delta, Colorado. Also, by her sister, Rosemary of Tennessee.
She was...
Sheila Marilynn Obert (Spicer)
Dec 10, 2025
Sheila Marilynn Obert of Montrose, Colorado passed away on December 10, 2025.
She is survived by her son Allan (Laura) Obert of Greeley, Colorado, her daughter Lauren (Jeff) Riddle of Montrose, Colorado and son Joe (Sandy) Obert of Mohave Valley, Arizona. She has four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her infant son, Bruce Obert, her husband...
Mikey Lorenzo Fluker
Dec 5, 2025
Mikey Lorenzo Fluker, a beloved son, brother, and friend, entered eternal rest on Friday, December 5th, 2025 at his home in Montrose, Colorado, at the age of 25. Born on October 30, 2000, in Titusville, Florida, Mikey was the cherished child of Adrianna Alisa Pratt Fluker and Glenn Fluker Sr.
For the past 20 years, Mikey called Montrose home. A proud...
Tristen George Diaz
Dec 5, 2025
Tristen George Diaz, age 22, of Montrose, Colorado, was born on April 1, 2003, and passed away on Friday, December 5, 2025. Tristen was a beloved son, brother, and friend whose life, though far too short, was filled with love, laughter, and deep connection to those around him.
Tristen was born and raised in Montrose, Colorado, to his loving parents, Elizabeth...
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