Obituaries

Sep 9, 2022

Patricia Mary Caldwell

August 20, 1931 – September 9, 2022

Patricia “Pat” Mary Caldwell was born in Phoenix, Arizona on August 20, 1931. She passed away peacefully on September 9, 2022, surrounded by her family. She was a light in both her friend’s and family’s lives and will be dearly missed. Pat is survived by her daughter Wendy of New...

Sep 5, 2022

Jonas Jr Najar, age 41, of Olathe, Colorado, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, September 5, 2022. Jonas was born on April 15, 1981, to Jonas and Carol Najar. He spent his childhood in Olathe and attended school there. After high school he started working as a welder and hanging iron. Then he went off to hard rock mining and highly...

Aug 29, 2022

Nolan McCauley was born May 31, 1934 in Vernon, Texas. He was baptized on August 28,1960 and went home to be with Jesus on August 29, 2022. He passed away at his home with his wife of 61 years, Betty Jean, by his side.  Nolan moved to Tucumcari, New Mexico in 1948 with his parents where he farmed and finished...

Aug 28, 2022

Lendell S. Chasten, 88, passed away peacefully at his home in Montrose, CO on Sunday, August 28th, 2022, surrounded by many loved ones.

Lendell was born on December 20th, 1933, to Pastor Elree and Noble (Chitwood) Chasten in Ellington, MO. They later moved to Cortez, CO where Lendell was raised and graduated from high school. Shortly after graduating, Lendell enlisted...

Aug 25, 2022

Jerry Lee Burrell succumbed to West Nile Virus on Aug. 25 in Montrose. He was born June 28, 1943 in Brownstown, Indiana to Marietta and Lucius Morrow. One of five children, he was later adopted by Goldie and Ray Burrell of Seymour, Indiana. Jerry attended the Seymour schools, graduating in 1961 from Seymour High School. Out of high school he...

Aug 24, 2022

Hugo “Bill” Frigetto wanted so badly to live to be 90 years old and he made it! Bill passed away in the early morning hours on Wednesday August 24, 2022.

Bill was born on June 18, 1932 in Sterling, Colorado. He was very proud of his Italian descent. Bill moved to Montrose when he was 3 years old with his...

Aug 24, 2022

Aug 24, 2022

Randy Nicolas, born December 25th, 1988, to Augie and Suzie Nicolas passed away Wednesday August 24th, 2022, in Montrose CO.

Randy was one heck of a cowboy, always riding, roping, and working cattle. There wasn’t a horse he couldn’t ride. He could do anything he wanted and enjoyed spending his past time braiding rawhide. His most prize possession was his...

Aug 24, 2022

Devon Eathan Hardin, our son, was called home to Heaven on August 24th, 2022.  He was born to parents Benjamin and Michelle Hardin on July 30th, 2004 in Pueblo, Colorado.  He was an amazing, caring soul and made a mark on everyone whose life he entered.  Anyone who knew Devon knows how big of a heart he had and how...

Aug 23, 2022

Aug 23, 2022

Charles L. Glendening (86) passed away on August 23, 202 at the VA hospital in Louisiana. He was born in Olathe, Colorado on April 17, 1936 to Evelyn and Ralph Glendening. He was preceded in death by his mother, father, and grandparents. He had 2 children, 1 stepson and 1 stepdaughter. Charles served 23 years in the U.S. Air Force....

Aug 23, 2022

Chris N. Martinez

Cristobal Nicolas Martinez, 82, known by most as “Chris Sr.”, passed away in his home on Tuesday, August 23, 2022, after a long battle with lung cancer.  He will be missed and will always hold a special place in our hearts.

Chris was born in Durango, Colorado on January 15, 1940, to Juan and Delfinia (Archuleta) Martinez. ...

Aug 22, 2022

 

Andrew “Andy” Raymond Martinez

December 06, 1958- August 22, 2022

Andy Martinez 63, Federal Heights, Colorado.

Andy was born in Montrose, Colorado on December 6, 1958, to Juan and Sadie Martinez.

He is survived by his wife Evelyn and his kids Jason and Andrea Martinez, and stepdaughter Margaret.   His siblings Herman, Barbara, and Donna, and many nieces and nephews...

Aug 22, 2022

Viola Joan (Hudson) Strahm passed away at Montrose Memorial Hospital surrounded by her family on August 22,2022.

Joan was born on June 27,1931 in Brighten, CO  to Joe and Anna Belle (Snyder) Hudson.

The family moved to Montrose, CO in 1934.  She attended Maple Grove grade school through 8th grade, Graduate from Montrose High School in 1949.  After graduation she...

Aug 21, 2022

John Wayne Casedy, age 58, passed away on Sunday August 21st at his family home in Montrose, Colorado. He was born April 7th, 1964, in Wheatridge, Colorado to Dave and Pat Casedy.

Sgt. in the U.S. Army served in the Iraq Freedom Campaign with the 5th special forces unit. HVAC technician in Colorado and Texas. He was an Over the...

Aug 11, 2022

Ryan Grace Johnson left this world unexpectedly on August 11, 2022, at the age of 2. Ryan was born on June 20, 2020, to parents Rachael (Redifer) Johnson and Mitch Johnson. A bright and bubbly toddler, Ryan was known by her family to know exactly what she wanted and how to use her smiles and hugs to get it. Ryan...

Aug 3, 2022

Donald “Alan” Woods

October 18, 1966-August 3, 2022

Alan Woods lost his battle with cancer the evening of August 3rd at his daughter’s home in Montrose, Colorado. His family was by his side, just as he always was for them.

The phrase, “He was a man who would give you the shirt off his back,” was Alan to a “T.”...

Jul 29, 2022

Michael F. Nolan, retired academic from University of Missouri and resident of Cobble Creek in Montrose, CO died on July 29, 2022 after a hard fought battle of cancer at the age of 78 in the care of HopeWest of Montrose at his residence.  Michael had a large blended family that he loved, supported, and led through many triumphs and...

Jul 26, 2022

James (Jim) William Hunter, 77, died peacefully at home on July 26, 2022, after a lengthy battle with Salivary Gland Cancer. He was born on November 13, 1944, to William (Bill) Anderson and Milre Maxine (Goodrich) Hunter in Denver, Colorado.

He was a graduate of Westminster High School, Class of 1962. After High School, Jim graduated from Greely College and...

Jul 23, 2022

Wayne A Gatschet was born April 26, 1958, to Moral and Esther Gatschet in Montrose Colorado, where he lived his entire life. He passed away July 23, 2022. Wayne graduated from Montrose High School and went on to obtain an associate’s degree in electronics from Mesa College.

Wayne worked for a number of years for Colorado Ute Electric Company as...