Obituaries

Jun 8, 2023

Dennis Dale Lambert, a longtime resident of Montrose, Colorado passed away June 8th, 2023 at the age of 80, at home and surrounded by the love of close family members.

Born April 27th, 1943, in Washington D.C. to Dale and Frances Lambert, Dennis received his AA in Engineering from El Camino Community College and his BS and MS in Engineering...

Jun 6, 2023

We are sad to announce the passing of Ronald Anthony Soler, 80, on June 6,2023. Ronald died of heart failure at his home, surrounded by family and friends. As per his wishes, Ronald was cremated, and there will be no service or burial.

Born in Los Angeles, Ronald moved his family to Montrose in 1976, and after a brief return...

Jun 4, 2023

Jun 1, 2023

Betty Eloise Jackson Frasier, age 95, passed away peacefully at Montage Creek on June 1, 2023, with her daughter-in-law, Cathy Frasier, by her side.

Betty was born in Denver, Colorado, on March 29, 1928, the third of four children, to John Robert Jackson and Harriet Gladys (Schiller) Jackson. Her siblings include sister Esther Belle, Robert Deval, and Margaret Ann.

After...

May 31, 2023

May 31, 2023

On Wednesday May 31, 2023, Kylei Mccollum, loving mother, soulmate, daughter, sister, and friend, passed away, at age 40 in Montrose, Colorado.

Kylei spent her younger years in Norwood, Co. She was a joyful soul and filled the lives around her with love and laughter. You could usually find her roaming the hills or at the rodeo with her favorite...

May 31, 2023

Nancy Jane Weese, 85, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 31, 2023.  Though her passing was unexpected, and she was excited about the life she was living, she was also looking forward to seeing her Lord and Savior, and reconnecting with the love of her life and husband of 56 years – Don.

Born in Loma...

May 25, 2023

Linda Jane Carpenter, age 75, passed away May 25, 2023 at Valley Manor Nursing Center. Linda was born August 15, 1947 in Greenville, MS to Asher and Daisy (Howerton) Rankin. She worked as an Activity Director at Valley Manor Nursing Center until her retirement.

Linda is preceded in death by her parents, her husband L.W. “Boots” Carpenter, and three sisters...

May 25, 2023

Cheryl Lynn Valdez was born on September 20, 1948, to Eugene and Esther Vanderpool, and passed peacefully from her husband’s loving arms into God’s  on May 25, 2023. Death leaves a heartache no one can heal; love leaves a memory no one can steal.

Cheryl married the love of her life, Sonny Valdez on May 7th, 1983. They had just...

May 24, 2023

Dorothy L. Walz passed away Wednesday, May 24th, 2023, at 89 years old, after succumbing to a long battle of Alzheimer’s and heart disease.

Born to Arthur and Ruth Schweinsberg on 9/9/1933 in San Diego, California.  Dorothy was mostly known to all who knew and loved her as Sue. She met and married, Fred L. Walz, her brother Richard’s (Dick)...

May 22, 2023

James Douglas Hedley, Sr

Pride and Joy: Family, friends, dancing, and gardening

July 27, 1928 – May 22, 2023

 

MONTROSE – James Douglas Hedley, Sr, age 94, of Montrose, passed away early Monday morning, May 22, 2023, at his home. James (Jim) was born on July 27, 1928, in Denver CO, the son of Charlotte (Hewitt) and Mertis Hedley....

May 21, 2023

Larry R. Harrison, 80 years old, passed away at home on May 21, 2023.

He is survived by his beloved wife of almost 56 years, Lynda. Together they had three children: Tami, Sloan and Lance (Molly), grandchildren Jena, Holly, Keaton, Delia and great grandchildren Brylee, Bohden, Banx and PK. He is also survived by a sister Bonnie Stone (Russell) and...

May 17, 2023

Juan Angel Gomez was born March 12, 1986 and peacefully passed away May 17, 2023 with his loving family by his side. Juan fought a courageous battle against ALS. Always with a smile on his face no matter how hard the fight put before him.

Born in Goodland Kansas and raised in Montrose, Colorado. Meeting his beloved wife Kacie Gomez...

May 11, 2023

A friend to everyone he met, William “Bill” Hammond Dickey passed away on May 11th, 2023 at age 79. Born to Joseph Stutso and Eva Hammond in Franklin, Kentucky, he was later adopted by Gilbert Dickey, Jr. Bill spent his youth in War, WV, Kentucky and Tennessee. He graduated from the University of Florida with a Bachelors of Science in...

May 11, 2023

Connie J. Gallegos

May 15, 1931 – May 11, 2023

Connie J. Gallegos, age 91, passed away on May 11th, 2023, at Valley Manor Care Center in Montrose after contracting Covid.

Connie was born on May 15th, 1931, at their family residence in Montrose, Colorado.

She resided at that family residence for most of her life. Connie graduated from Montrose...

May 8, 2023

Laura Marie Huddleston, age 58, tragically passed away on the evening of May 8th, 2023 at her home in Ouray, Colorado with her loving family by her side.

Laura was born on April 2nd, 1965 in Montrose, Colorado, the oldest of three daughters to parents Jerry Wakefield and Janet Williams. She grew up on the Western Slope of Colorado, between...

May 7, 2023

Hiram H Miller Jr. was born on July 2nd, 1936 in Holt, Michigan. His parents, Hiram Sr. and Mildred, owned a grocery store in Lansing, MI, where he worked as a meat cutter when he was a teenager. He graduated from Eastern High School in Lansing, MI, in 1954 and shortly after graduation, he joined the army. He spent the...

May 7, 2023

Joseph Delfin Mora

March 26, 1957 – May 7, 2023

Joseph Mora passed away peacefully on May 7th, 2023, at his home in Montrose, Colorado with family by his side. Joseph was born March 26th, 1957, to Adolfo Mora and Selida Mora (Leyba) in Montrose, Colorado. Joseph graduated from Montrose High School in 1975 and lived in Montrose for most...

May 7, 2023

May 5, 2023

Glenn Earl Ratliff Jr. (Papa G)

November 17th, 1956- May 5th, 2023.

Glenn Earl Ratliff Jr went home to the Lord on Friday, May 5th, 2023, in Montrose, Colorado.

Glenn was gifted to this world by his parents, Glenn Earl Ratliff Sr., and Margaret Louise Ratliff (Graham) in Amarillo, Texas.

He was the first of 5 children in his military...