Obituaries

Harold Lewis Hansen, age 87, passed away peacefully on November 4, 2021, in Montrose.   Harold was born in 1934 in Seward Nebraska and moved to his longtime home of Montrose in 1964.

`Harold is survived by his wife Goldie Hansen who resides in the home they built together in Montrose, his daughter Cindy Meyer (Louis) from Durango, Grandchildren Evan Meyer...

Richard E. Cook

Richard Eugene Cook was born September 17, 1929, in Vici, Oklahoma to Robert and Myrtle Cook (nee) Canfield. Richard was the third child; his brothers Leslie and Alfred preceded him.  After Richard was born, Margie and Edward followed.

The Cooks moved to Colorado in the fall of 1937 after his father had hitchhiked to the Western Slope...

Elizabeth Nicholson Cheney, a long-time Montrose resident and caring community member who took care of more than a dozen foster children while raising her five daughters, died Friday at her home, surrounded by loving family members.

An avid traveler with a keen appreciation for the beauty of the outdoors and U.S. history, she crisscrossed the country with her husband, Tom,...

Dorothy Ann Goff was born on September 28, 1956, in Mancos, Colorado to Walter and Josephine Goff. She graduated from Fort Lewis college with a degree in secretarial science. She married Bob Goode on June 6, 1981 in Mancos. Together they had their daughter Kayla Dendy and son J.W. Goode. Dorothy was always self-employed at various guest and dude ranches,...

Our dear sister, Manaun “Maxine” Fotheringham, age 89, sadly passed away at her home in Montrose, Colorado on October 15, 2022. Maxine was born in Garfield, New Mexico to Melvin and Bess Underwood in 1932. She married the love of her life, Harry “Bo” Fotheringham, in March 1970. He preceded her in death in 2016.

Maxine lived most of her...

Danny Wesseling

Mere words cannot describe this man.  His Life celebration will be held at 11 am on January 14, 2023 at the Elks Lodge #492, 421 Main Street in Ouray.  He is survived by his mother, three brothers, wife, two children, four grandchildren and a huge community of friends.  He was worth his weight in gold.

The family of Judy Ellen Kuntz (Tessman) and Henry Joseph Kuntz are saddened to announce the passing of Judy December 21, 2022 who was predeceased in death by her loving husband, Henry on January 13, 2021.

Judy’s enjoyed a multitude of interests, crafts, and hobbies. They were usually shared with friends and family and extensive in variety. Including: Scrapbooking, Cricut...

He was born July 12, 1968 to Jane Lange and Thomas J Lange Sr in Staten Island, New York. He graduated from St John Vianney High School in 1986, attended Rutgers University, and graduated in 1991, then went on to graduate from Thomas Cooley Law School 1998. He moved to Colorado in 2006 and worked for Fleming and Associates and...

Elosia “Mary”Fedelina Tafoya

 

Born March 15, 1923 in La Madera, New Mexico where she lived until the age of one when her family moved to Colorado. At the age of 9 they moved to Hotchkiss, Colorado where she made her home. Mary met the love of her life Ben Tafoya when she was just 15 years old, however they...

Gladys F. Dodge

 

Gladys was born in Laramie, Wyoming on 2-20-1930 to Gladwyn C. Freeman and Ruth W. Webster. She grew up in Laramie, attending schools there and starting her musical career by taking piano lessons at age 7. At age 9, Gladys started playing for Sunday School. At age 15, she was the organist for the Methodist Church...

Katherine “Kellie” DiCamillo

A life well lived is the most exquisite work of art.  There are not enough words to capture a life well lived but Katherine “Kellie” DiCamillo, embodied its very essence.  Born on August 31st, 1936 in Rochester, Texas, Katherine Hawley was raised by her grandmother who instilled in her hard work and a woman’s commitment to her...

John J. “Jack” Peloquin, 87 and Imogene B. “Jean” Peloquin, 91

 

Heaven can’t wait – John J. “Jack” Peloquin passed away March 10, 2023 at 6:08 a.m.  His beloved wife of 51 years, Imogene B. “Jean” Peloquin, followed him 12 hours later.  It is truly a love story for the ages and they would not have wanted the ending...

Leslie Christian (Chris) Hauck died in his sleep on Thursday, July 29, at his home in Montrose, Colorado. He was 80 years old. Chris was born in Burbank, California in 1941. He graduated from UCLA Law School and enjoyed a career primarily focused in the electric power industry. He held general counsel positions at Southern California Edison, Florida Power and...

H. Allen Miller was a wonderful husband, father of 13, grandfather of 27, and great grandfather of 10.

The impact of his life will not only effect the present generation, but the many to come.

Allen was a minister, counselor, and teacher. Inspiring learning, curiosity, and growth in everyone he had the opportunity to meet.

This wonderful man took things...

What is a brother?  By Jean Adkins

The dictionary says he has common ties and interest of the clan.  Be it through blood or close fellowship.  Born a year earlier than I, on a Monday, April 25th This little ditty says he is fair of face.  Tuesday’s child is full of grace, Wednesday’s child is full of woe, etc.  Aubrey...

Beloved Sisters

Ester Montonati 10/11/1938 ~ 11/1/2021 and Romana G Hibbs 11/18/1942 ~ 11/4/2021

 

Both Ester and Romana were born in Regnana, Italy, to Dominico and Clementina (Mattivi) Groff. After immigrating to the United States, they joined their father in Silverton, Colorado. There they grew to be women that were greatly loved and respected not just in Silverton, but...

Vickie Born

Vickie L. Born lived in Montrose, Colorado for the past three years of her life in the care of her devoted husband, Gary. She died quickly and peacefully at home in the presence of her family that had loved and cared for her as she suffered with dementia in her last season of life. Vickie was the first...

Ruth Atwood was born west of Oak Grove in her grandparents’ home. The daughter of Basil and Dortha Atwood. She went to Oak Grove School for one year, then moved to the Peach Valley area and attended school in Delta County for one year. She then moved to Olathe, CO where she attended school through high school.

She was active...

Delmar Lawrence Leger, was born July 1, 1929 to Charles N. and Stanley Mabel (Reece) Leger in Franklin, Ohio.  He spent his childhood in Denver, Colorado and graduated from West Denver High School he then furthered his education at Texas Tech University in Lubbock Tx.  On March 12, 1954 at the age of 21 he enlisted in the United States...