Obituaries

Andy Marinez

Andy Marinez

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...

John Wayne Casedy

John Wayne Casedy

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...

Ryan Grace Johnson

Ryan Grace Johnson

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...

Donald (Alan) Woods

Donald (Alan) Woods

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.”...

Michael F. Nolan

Michael F. Nolan

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...

James (Jim) William Hunter

James (Jim) William Hunter

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...

Wayne A Gatschet

Wayne A Gatschet

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...

Jeanne Gumeson

Jeanne Gumeson

Jul 20, 2022

Jeanne Gumeson of Montrose died July 20, 2022. She was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma on October 6, 1942. Jeanne was an artist and craftsman through out her life. She attended Colorado State University, the University of Colorado, and Alamosa State College, obtaining a bachelor’s degree in fine art with a minor in education.

She is survived by her son Carl...

Deborah Jean Wilkinson (Lewis)

Deborah Jean Wilkinson (Lewis)

Jul 19, 2022

Deborah Jean Wilkinson passed away peacefully on July 19th, 2022. She was born October 21st, 1952, to Doris Jeanette Phythian and Huebert Eugene Lewis in Detroit Michigan.

Deborah is survived by her two children Joseph Bucciarelli and Donni McArthur, her sister Diane Pryor and stepfather Billy Phyhian. Two nieces and a nephew.

She was a loving mamaw of 6 grandchildren,...

Dallas Ray Hoffman, Sr.

Dallas Ray Hoffman, Sr.

Jul 13, 2022

Our beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather and Great-grandfather Dallas Ray Hoffman Sr.’s, love of life did not come to an end with his death. He passed away peacefully in his home in Montrose, CO on July 13th at the age of 89 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was surrounded by loved ones near and far, who will continue to...

David E Hollingshead

David E Hollingshead

Jul 9, 2022

David E. Hollingshead 87, born December 28, 1934, passed away on July 9, 2022 at 6pm in Olathe, CO. Dave was born in Gunnison at home on a ranch to Charles and Louisa (Batte) Hollingshead. He grew up around Western Colorado, second oldest with 4 brothers; Wayne, Don and Bill and one sister Betty Isom. Dave went through the 8th...

Robert (Rob) Earl Rogers

Robert (Rob) Earl Rogers

Jul 4, 2022

Robert Earl Rogers, “Rob”, passed on July 4, 2022.  He was born in Tulsa, OK on March 6, 1944.  Survived by wife (Conni), 5 children (Allison, Randy, Kim, Rod, Bryan), brother (Harold), grandchildren, great-grandchild, nephews and nieces.

“Life is too short not to live in Colorado” was a favorite saying on his office wall.  He enjoyed hiking, photography, bicycling (several...

Nancy Rae Koch (Browne)

Nancy Rae Koch (Browne)

Jul 4, 2022

Nancy Rae Koch went to be with Jesus on July 4, 2022. She was born in Toledo, Ohio, March 6, 1940 to Paul and Rachel Browne (Cordill).

She married the love of her life, William Koch, on August 12, 1961. Nancy worked as a dedicated registered nurse over four decades in Ohio, New Mexico, Texas and Colorado. She was an...

Raymond J Tandeski

Raymond J Tandeski

Jul 2, 2022

Raymond J. Tandeski born July 15, 1939 and passed July 2, 2022. He was born in Grafton, North Dakota to Casmer and Bernice Tandeski.  He is survived by his wife, Kay, of 42 years, three children and three stepchildren. His death was preceded by daughter Jill and granddaughter Galaxy. He was loved by many grandchildren and great grandchildren.  His ashes...

Elizabeth Camacho (Segura)

Elizabeth Camacho (Segura)

Jul 1, 2022

Elizabeth Segura Camacho passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family and loved ones on July 1,2022. Her vigil will be held Monday July 11, 2022 at Crippin Funeral Home from 3:30-7:30 . Following a mass Tuesday July 12,2022 at 10:00 a.m. at St.Mary’s Catholic Church. Everyone is welcome.

 

“Pelea la buena batalla de la fe; haz...

Lillie Morales (Aguilar)

Lillie Morales (Aguilar)

Jun 27, 2022

Lillie Morales passed away June 27 peacefully in her home, she was 95 years old. Lillie was born March 6, 1927 to Joe Martinez and Aurora Aguilar in Montrose Colorado. She had 5 siblings, Mary Chávez, Chonie Chávez, David Olguin, Margret McDowell, Josie Olguin.

In 1944 she married Trinidad Morales and they had 11 children together, Patricia Garcia, Manuel Morales,...

Merrill Ray Kaufmann

Merrill Ray Kaufmann

Jun 26, 2022

Merrill Ray Kaufmann, 81, died peacefully at home on June 26, 2022, after a lengthy battle with Parkinson’s Disease.  His final days were made brighter thanks to his many outstanding caregivers as well as the support of Hope West Hospice.  Merrill was born on June 17, 1941, and raised in Buckley, Illinois, along with his older sister Neva, the only...

Sue Ann Schlosser (Mcmahan)

Sue Ann Schlosser (Mcmahan)

Jun 24, 2022

Sue Ann (McMahan) Schlosser passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family on June 24th, 2022. Sue was born to John and Helen McMahan on November 3rd, 1937 in the Ouray Hospital (now the Ouray County Museum) in Ouray, CO.  She grew up working in her Father’s Main St. store, the Busy Corner Pharmacy and at times would keep an...

Domonic (Pedro) Garcia

Domonic (Pedro) Garcia

Jun 24, 2022

Domonic “Pedro” Garcia, tragically passed away on June 24, 2022 in a car accident. He was born in Thornton Colorado April 18, 2003 to parents Misti Gallegos and Gilbert Garcia. He spent most of his childhood in Grand Junction Colorado and Rifle Colorado until he moved to Montrose Co and spent the last five years. Domonic had worked as a...

Jack Lee Northrup

Jack Lee Northrup

Jun 22, 2022

Jack Lee Northrup

Jack Lee Northrup passed away at his home in Eckert, Colorado on June 22, 2022, at the age of 65. He was born on August 09, 1956, in Alturas, California to Jack and Betty Northrup and lived with his brothers Rick and Lonnie, and sister Rebecca. He spent his childhood hunting, fishing and playing baseball.

Jack graduated...