Obituaries

Nov 16, 2024

Cyril W. Schulz, age 75, passed away on November 16, 2024, at Horizon Care Center. He was a beloved member of the Montrose community, residing in the Montrose area for past 37 years.

 

Born on November 1, 1949, in Buckeye, Arizona, Cyril graduated from Buckeye High School. He dedicated his life to his passions as a woodworker, radiator repair specialist, and...

Nov 15, 2024

Robert Raymond Rifley (Bob) passed away peacefully at the age of 85 at home with family on November 15, 2024, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Born in Columbus, Ohio, on February 15, 1939, to Raymond Rifley and Florence Ross-Rifley, Robert's early years were marked by his family's move to Lakewood, Colorado. He attended Lakewood High School and later pursued studies...

Nov 14, 2024

Richard Wayne DaLee was born in Upland, California in 1947 to Mary and Allen DaLee during a family vacation for Thanksgiving. Richard spent the first nine years of his life growing up in Grand Junction, Colorado. In 1959, his family moved to Montrose, Colorado where he graduated from Montrose High School in 1965. After graduation, Richard attended UCLA trade school...

Nov 14, 2024

Carol Hendrix Davis was born in Merced, California on Jan 13, 1943, returned HOME to Colorado with her Mother at Age 2. Over her lifetime, she lived in many towns, but all roads lead home to Southwest Colorado because the LORD lives here: in the mountains, canyons, rivers, forests, sunrises, sunsets, changing of the seasons and interesting cloud displays. No...

Nov 11, 2024

Ciel Bottomly, April 4, 1942 - November 11, 2024

 

Ciel Heim Bottomly passed away peacefully on November 11, 2024, at Colorow Care Center, Olathe, Colorado. 

 

Ciel was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on April 4, 1942. She is survived by her husband, Bill Bottomly of Montrose, her son Charles (Charley) Freeman Burch, of Colorado Springs, and her daughter, Mielle Rose Bottomly, also of...

Nov 9, 2024

Nov 9, 2024

Vera L. Baca, 74, passed away of natural causes on Saturday November 9th, 2024 at her home in Naturita, CO. She was surrounded by her children and made the transition peacefully.

Vera was born the seventh child of Benjamin and Ruth Dunning in Scottsluff, Nebraska on February 28, 1950. She attended her primary and secondary education in Englewood, CO. After a...

Nov 6, 2024

 Carlos Lee Kille passed away peacefully in his home Wednesday November 6,2024 surrounded by his family.

 Carlos was born May 31,1941in Brookfield, Missouri to Frank and Mabel Kille. He was the 14th of 16 children. At the age of 10 years old the Kille’s moved to Grand Junction, Colorado. Carlos graduated from high school in 1959. After graduation he moved to...

Nov 5, 2024

With a heavy heart, we announce the passing of Mona Marie Jones. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend who touched the lives of many with her kindness, generosity, and gentle spirit.

 Mona was born to William Roy & Lydia (Alvey) Woods on August 21,1932 in Texhoma, Oklahoma. Roy and Lydia homesteaded on Summit Point, Utah but...

Nov 4, 2024

Wesley Gene Ashley passed away peacefully at his home in Montrose,

Colorado, on November 4, 2024, after a long struggle with chronic pain and

complications from heart and lung illnesses. He died in the tender care of

his wife and family.

Gene was born in the old St. Luke's Hospital in Montrose, Colorado, on

June 24, 1937, to Wesley Leonard Ashley and Doris Mae Calloway....

Nov 3, 2024

September 16, 1950, to November 3, 2024 

Sundra Hecht passed away peacefully Sunday morning surrounded by her family. Although she was born in Cortez CO, she was a long-time resident of Montrose CO. 

Sundra and Her husband Martin Hecht had many adventures together during their 40 years of marriage. 

Sundra and Martin shared 5 children Jerry Hecht and his wife Mona, Leroy Hecht...

Nov 3, 2024

Betty Arlene Smyle went to be with the Lord Sunday November 3, 2024. 

 

Betty was born to Clint and Freda Driscoll on December 1, 1939, in Ogden, Utah. She was the youngest of 6 children and the only daughter. 

 

Betty was married to Chuck Frey in 1957. They had 2 children. They later divorced. She met and married Pete Smyle in 1993. 

They...

Nov 3, 2024

Larry Grater passed away on November 3, 2024, at his home in Olathe, Colorado, at the age of 77. Born on September 24, 1947, Larry dedicated much of his life to his career at Recla Metal, a field in which he excelled due to his hardworking and diligent nature. Larry served honorably in the Navy, where he developed a reputation...

Nov 2, 2024

Patricia J. (Patsy Love) Wallace, born Oct. 17, 1942, passed away at home on November 2, 2024.

Patsy was born in Montrose, Colorado to Richard (Dick) and Roberta (Green) Love. She lived in Montrose until the time of her death.

Patsy graduated from Montrose High School in 1960 and married Ralph Wallace on June 10,1961. They raised two children Danny Wallace, (Shirley...

Oct 31, 2024

Raymond Loren Moon

October 31, 2024

Raymond L. Moon was born July 16, 1953 to Harry L. and Helen J. Moon 

in Montrose, CO. He graduated from Montrose High School in 1971. He

started a career in law enforcement working as a deputy sheriff for Montrose

County and then in Ouray County. He left law enforcement and followed in his dad’s footsteps and drove big...

Oct 31, 2024

Dr. Viola Harrison 1937 - 2024

The Harrison clan is sad to announce the loss of an amazing woman, Viola Harrison. We

also have the privilege of celebrating the life of Grammy, Mama-son, Mom and Dr. Viola

Harrison. Viola gifted all who were in her life with unwavering support and

unconditional love. And she had plenty to give. With each new member of our...

Oct 29, 2024

Doris Catherine (Cozine) Ryser went home to her Lord and Savior on October 29, 2024, at HopeWest Hospice in Grand Junction, CO surrounded by her loving family. Doris was born in Washington, Kansas on March 8, 1936, to Vern and Irma (Ditmars) Cozine. She had an older brother, Hubert Cozine, who always watched out for her, and she adored him.

Doris...

Oct 28, 2024

Garry Howard Dagley was born in Montrose, Colorado on February 11, 1957. He passed away October 28, 2024, at his home in Montrose, Colorado. He was raised in Montrose, along with his two older brothers and younger sister. The family enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening, gathering wood in the mountains, and going to drive-in movies. Garry attended Montrose High School. He...

Oct 28, 2024

Dallas David Roberts, 19, passed away on October 28, 2024, in Montrose, Colorado. Born on March 25, 2005, in Greeley, Colorado, Dallas grew up with a love for music and a strong faith that shaped his kind and caring spirit.

 Dallas attended schools in Greeley, participating in soccer, football, track and field, NJROTC, and bull riding. In Montrose, Dallas played football...

Oct 25, 2024

Our dear mother Flora Sisneros, passed away, peacefully on Oct 25th, 2024, at her home in Olathe, Colorado, surrounded by family.

Flora was born on October 6th, 1930, to parents Geronimo and Rufina Garcia in Ojo Caliente, New Mexico. Flora had six other siblings.

She lived her young life in Ojo Caliente, later married Cosme Sisneros on November 18th, 1950, in Elko,...