Marvin Gene Distel
Dec 22, 2023
Celebrating a Life Well-Lived: A Bittersweet Farewell to Our Husband – Dad – Grandpa. Marvin Gene Distel, born September 07, 1950 in Delta, Colorado, died December 22, 2023 in Richfield, Utah.
While working in his yard which he loved, he was involved in an accident which led to him sustaining a severe head injury. Although sad, we are enjoying the...
Lillian Canavan (Bosgal)
Dec 17, 2023
Lillian Canavan
Lillian Canavan, age 80, of Montrose Colorado, passed away December 17, 2023, at Colorow Care Center in Olathe Colorado.
Lillian was born July 29, 1943, to Pete J. and Annastasia Elizabeth (Schell) Bosgal in Montrose where she was raised and received her education. Lillian married Gary L Canavan February 24, 1961, in Montrose where they made their home....
Werner Ken Burghoff
Dec 16, 2023
Werner Ken Burghoff passed away on December 16th, 2023, peacefully in his sleep. He was born on August 11th,1930, in Huckeswagen, Germany.
Werner is survived by his brother, Friedhelm Burghoff, and sister-in-law, Ellen Lindenberg Mann. Also by his three daughters: Coni Janzen
(spouse Dale), Linda Granzow (spouse Drew), and Dorothy Ramus (spouse Kevin), ten grandchildren and twenty-one great-grandchildren.
We will...
Duane Wilson Gardner
Dec 16, 2023
Duane Wilson Gardner passed away peacefully on December 16, 2023, in his home in Montrose, Colorado.
Duane was born to parents Jasper and Doris (Patterson) Gardner on July 3, 1934, in Delta, Colorado and spent his childhood there. He attended Point Loma Nazarene University in San Diego and then joined the army where he was trained in communications as he...
Christine Valencia (Rivera)
Dec 15, 2023
Christine Valencia
10/17/1963 -12/15/2023
Christine was born on October 17, 1963, in Delta, CO. She grew up on a farm in Olathe. Christine is survived by her husband, Tommy Valencia. Daughters; Talisha Hancock, Brandi Tennant, and Deanna Espana. Her parents; Cris and Alice Rivera, brother, Richard Rivera and sister, Ann Rivera from Olathe, CO, along with many loved nieces and...
Dennis (Denny) Putnam
Dec 12, 2023
Dennis “Denny” Putnam
03/03/1934 – 12/12/2023
On December 12, 2023, Dennis (Denny) Putnam finished his earthly journey and passed to his heavenly home. He was born March 3, 1934, in Gunnison, Colo. Soon after, Denny and his folks moved to Phoenix, where a sister and brother were born. In ’44 they moved to Prescott, Ariz, where they were...
Donald Nick Dejulio
Dec 11, 2023
It is with great sorrow we announce the passing of Donald Nick DeJulio of Montrose, CO. Donald passed away on Monday December 11th, 2023, surrounded by his loved ones.
Donald was born in Montrose, CO to Josephine and James DeJulio on October 8th, 1936. In February 1964 Donald married Elaine Peterson, they were married for 53 wonderful years. Donald was...
Marcus (Keith) Catlin
Dec 10, 2023
Marcus “Keith” Catlin, 91 years old of Montrose, passed away the morning of Sunday, December 10, 2023. Keith, a row-crop farmer on Spring Creek Mesa for over 70 years, has been a pillar of the Montrose community since he and his family moved into the area in 1949 with wife Donna. Keith played a vital role in the agricultural community...
Jerry Kramer
Dec 9, 2023
Jerry Kramer
July 31, 1946-December 9, 2023
Gerald Raymond “Jerry” Kramer passed away December 9, 2023 at Hope West Care Center in Grand Junction, Colorado. He was 77 years old.
Jerry was born July 31, 1946 to John A Kramer, Jr. and Alice Miller Kramer in Delta, Colorado. He attended Fairview School in Olathe and graduated from Olathe High School...
Glenda Mae Cole (Booth)
Dec 7, 2023
Glenda Mae Cole January 11, 1939 – December 7, 2023
Glenda Mae (Booth) Cole of Olathe, CO passed away in the comfort of family and friends at Colorow Care Center on December 7, 2023. Glenda was born January 11th, 1939, in Colorado Springs, CO to Herman and Thelma Booth. She spent her childhood in Norwood, CO where she met...
Jerry Mitchell Gassiot
Dec 7, 2023
Jerry Mitchell Gassiot, 86, of Montrose Colorado, passed away on December 7th, 2023. He was born on October 17, 1937, in Bollinger Texas to Mr. and Mrs. H.R. Gassiot. Jerry is survived by his loving wife, Mary Kathryn (Kathy) Gassiot and their children: daughter Dawniell M. Gassiot, her daughter Serena K.M. McNamer and Serena’s daughter Rylee M. Ford; chosen daughter...
Desiree R Collins
Dec 7, 2023
Desiree R Collins
August 13, 1972 – December 7, 2023
Desiree R. Collins age 51 passed away at her home in Montrose after a short illness surrounded by her loving family. Desiree married Dean Collins on April 16, 2009. Desiree has 3 children Michael Martinez (Lily), Alex Martinez, and Brianna Hernandez. Dean has three children Curtis Bolton, Rebecca Collins and...
Ralph (Jim) James Scheetz
Dec 4, 2023
In Memoriam: Ralph James Scheetz
Ralph James “Jim” Scheetz passed away on December 4, 2023 at the age of 89, in his hometown of Nucla, CO. His battle with serious medical issues in recent years showed his courage in facing life challenges with a smile. Despite the challenges, Jim came out a hero and stayed strong until the end.
Born...
Ann Haggard (Collins)
Dec 3, 2023
Ann C Haggard passed away with family by her side at her home in Montrose on December 3, 2023 at the age of 85.
Ann was born on September 26, 1938, to William and Lillian (Taylor) Collins in San Benito, Texas. She grew up surrounded by family that included aunts, uncles, and cousins, with whom she remained close all of...
Daniel Joel De Freval
Dec 1, 2023
Daniel Joel De Freval
Born August 8, 1938, in Le Harve, France. He lived with his family in occupied France throughout the war, moving to Rouen, France, for his dual bachelor’s degrees in English and Psychology.
His father spoke highly of the United States after working as a ship steward, and Daniel immigrated in 1964, becoming a US Citizen in...
Melchor Maybora-Nacciii Tepupa Sonora
Nov 30, 2023
Melchor Mayboca- Naciii en Tepupa Sonora, un 22 de Marzo de 1956 un hombre de un coraziin humilde, noble y generoso,
de broma facil, sonriza amplia y limpia, que siempre se sacrificii por dar bienestar a su familia. Hijo obediente y abnegado, siempre apoyando sus padres Jacinto Mayboca y Rosa Esparza ya fallecidos, y siendo para ellos su muy querido...
Ronald Robert Hansen
Nov 26, 2023
Ronald Robert Hansen died peacefully in his sleep on November 26th, 2023 at Grand Villa Assisted Care in Grand Junction Colorado at the age of 86 . He is survived by his wife Arlene of 64 years of marriage and three children. Robert, Betty and Frank along with nine grand grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren. Born in Brooklyn New York...
James (Tom) Thomas Drake
Nov 26, 2023
James Thomas “Tom” Drake was born in Marion, Ohio, December 31, 1945. He grew up in the family home in New Bloomington, Ohio. After graduating high school, he attended Kent State University. When called upon to serve his country, he joined the United States Air Force and served during the Vietnam War. After returning, he was discharged and in 1969...
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