Obituaries

Oct 23, 2023

ADAIRE BARRETT

April 26, 1931 – October 23, 2023

Longtime Redvale resident, Adaire Barrett, passed away peacefully on October 23, 2023 at the age of 92.  Mary “Adaire” Barrett was born April 26, 1931 in Bayard, Nebraska to John and Jennie Warrick.  She and her brothers, Earl and Johnny, grew up in Tucumcari, New Mexico.  At the age of 21...

Oct 22, 2023

Oct 21, 2023

Marietta Bright Hammer was peacefully CALLED HOME TO HEAVEN on October 21, 2023.  William Maurice Hammer, Jr., her husband of 61 years and Pastor Ozzie of Christ’s Church of the Valley where she attended were by her side upon her passing.  Marietta was the only child born to George Floyd Bright and Esther (Wright) Bright on February 29, 1936, in...

Oct 15, 2023

Nathan Black

James Nathan Black Jr., 82, of Montrose, Colorado passed away on Sunday, October 15, 2023.

Nathan was born January 16, 1941, to James Nathan Black, Sr. and Hattie Mae Hobbs Black in Durango, Colorado. He graduated from Montrose High School in 1959. Nate married Mary Adele Braithwaite on April 16, 1966.

Following high school, Nate attended Mesa College...

Oct 12, 2023

Jerry (Buzz) Walter Marchbanks

January 17, 1947 – October 12, 2023

Jerry (Buzz) Walter Marchbanks, age 76, of Montrose, Colorado, passed away peacefully in his sleep on October 12, 2023. Born in Montrose to Bill and Nina Marchbanks, Jerry was raised on a farm and graduated from Montrose High School. He went on to be an example of resilience, strength,...

Oct 12, 2023

Eubaldo Manuel Lopez, born Sept 3. 1949 was a resident of Montrose, Colorado, passed away on Thursday Oct 12th. He was very sick with an illness he fought for a while. He finally lost his battle and got his angel wings. His parents were Manuel Lopez and Frances. He has 3 brothers; Carlos Guara: Denver, Co, Romolo and his wife...

Oct 8, 2023

Kenneth Ray Walker, affectionately known as Kenny, passed away peacefully on October 8, Kenny was born on November 1, 1948, in Wichita, Kansas. He was raised in Montrose, Colorado and always lived life to the fullest. He graduated from Montrose High school in 1966. He was co-editor of the school newspaper and played in the band called “The Group”. His...

Oct 7, 2023

Baby Willow Sophia Hess-Hernandez was welcomed into this world with so much love on September 21, 2023, by her daddy and mommy, Cashten Hess and Mariah Hernandez-Felix. The Lord opened the gates of Heaven and welcomed Baby Willow home on October 7, 2023. Willow was just too perfect for this world…everything about Willow from her beauty to her perfect long,...

Oct 5, 2023

Iven A. Gallegos 83, of Montrose passed away at Elk Ridge Health and Rehabilitation Center on October 5, 2023. Crippin Funeral Home and Crematory is assisting Mr. Gallegos’ family. 970-249-2121

 

Oct 2, 2023

Erman “Jeff” Emmett Jeffries, 77, of Montrose, Colorado, passed away October 2, 2023, while surrounded by his family.  Jeff’s memorial service will be held on Thursday, October 12, 2023, at 1:00pm at Crippin Funeral Home, 802 E. Main St, Montrose, CO.

Jeff was a lifelong resident of Colorado having lived in Olathe, Carbondale and Montrose. Jeff spent over half his...

Oct 1, 2023

Arthur Louis Labrum son of Roscoe Jeffres Labrum and Catherine Rose Hicks was born on October 27, 1941 in Castle Gate Utah. He was reunited with the love of his life, his wife of 58 years, Magdalena “Annie” Rogers. He peacefully passed away while surrounded with his loved ones at his home in Montrose, CO on October 1, 2023.

Arthur grew...

Sep 30, 2023

Robert Charles Martinez was born in Durango Colorado on February 24th,1957 and entered his eternal home on September 30th, 2023. He is survived by his parents Edulia Gomez and Margarito Martinez and 2 brothers and one sister along with many nieces and nephews. Robert has been reunited with his late wife of 20 years Holly Martinez. Robert is survived by...

Sep 28, 2023

Leaster H. Stigall, age 90, of Montrose, passed away on Sept. 28, 2023. Leaster was born on Aug. 19, 1933, to Oscar and Ollie Stigall.

Leaster enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, gathering for picnics and holidays, and going to sporting events. His quick smile and humor were enjoyed by all, and he was always ready to make...

Sep 26, 2023

Carolyn Vestal Kelly

August 8, 1945 – September 26, 2023

Carolyn Vestal Kelly died peacefully at her home in Ouray, Colorado on Tuesday, September 26, 2023. She was born August 8, 1945, to Tilman and Rachel Vestal in Shreveport, Louisiana.

Carolyn attended Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas, where she received a BA in Elementary Education, a Master’s degree in...

Sep 26, 2023

Ella Rose Champlin went home to the Lord on the early morning of Tuesday, September 26th at the young age of 84. She was born May 25th, 1939 to Glenn and Ethel becoming the 6th child of the Ross family. Ella Rose’s youth was spent riding donkeys and attending school in Sawpit and Telluride; she graduated from Telluride High. During...

Sep 23, 2023

Peter Lynn Becherl, 77, of Montrose, Colorado, died September 23, 2023 at home following a long illness.

Pete was born in Sharon, ND on January 31, 1946 to Theodore and Burnice (Myer) Becherl. He grew up on the family farm near McHenry, ND and graduated from McHenry High School in 1964. He married Louise Quam in 1967. In 1969, he...

Sep 21, 2023

Mary Ochoa-Montez, 69, died Thursday, September 21, 2023 at her Montrose home with her husband by her side.

Mary was born on October 13, 1953, in Lockhart, TX, to Faustino and Guadalupe Ybarra. She is one of seven siblings.  Mary married her high school sweetheart, Mike Ochoa, on August 18, 1973. They were blessed with three children, Marlowe, Michael David,...

Sep 20, 2023

Kathleen Joanne Tenney (Sherman), 76, of Montrose, CO, passed away peacefully on the evening of September 20, 2023, at Valley Manor Care Center under care of Hope West Hospice while dealing with complications of dementia, diabetes, and myeloma cancer.

Kathleen, lovingly known as “Kathy”, was born to Frederick Milton Sherman, and Mary Margaret Sherman (Boylan) at Montrose Osteopathic Hospital on...

Sep 20, 2023

Sep 11, 2023

Dallas Stoner Turley

September 3, 1955 – July 11, 2023

Dallas Stoner Turley, born in Ohio, grew up in Michigan and Iowa and a resident of Montrose, Colorado, passed away on 11 July 2023. He was a devoted father, a respected engineer, and a cherished member of the community. Dallas led a remarkable life, leaving behind a legacy of love,...