Arlene Zwiefelhofer (Baker)
Dec 3, 2021
Arlene Zwiefelhofer
February 25, 1936 ~ December 3, 2021
Arlene Zwiefelhofer passed away at her residence, surrounded by those she loved, on December 3, 2021,.
She was born to Edgar and Thelma Baker on February 25, 1936, in Gardner, Colorado and she was raised in the Gardner area.
Arlene attended high school in Walsenburg and graduated from Del...
Kenneth (Kenny Ray) Raymond Chenevert
Nov 30, 2021
Kenneth Raymond “Kenny Ray” Chenevert, 54 long-time resident of Western Colorado, passed away peacefully in his home on November 30, 2021, after a short illness.
Ken was born on March 19, 1967 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to Ed and Joyce Chenevert. When he was a child, his family relocated to Colorado. Ken graduated from Olathe High School and went on...
Larry (Clifton) Krueger
Nov 30, 2021
LEONARD ‘LARRY’ CLIFTON KRUEGER
LARRY PASSED AWAY AT HOME ON NOV. 30, 2021, WITH HIS WIFE OF 53 YEARS BY HIS SIDE.
LARRY WAS BORN ON JAN. 10, 1940, IN MODESTO, CA TO GILMER AND NETTIE CLIFTON. BY THE AGE OF 6 BOTH OF HIS PARENTS HAD PASSED AWAY AND HE WAS ADOPTED AT AGE 8 BY HERBERT AND EDNA...
Letitia (Tisha) Elaine Barber (Shipley)
Nov 30, 2021
Letitia (Tisha) Elaine Barber
January 22, 1975 – November 30, 2021
Letitia Elaine Shipley was born at Fort Carson, Colorado, on January 22, 1975 to Thomas and Darlene (Cowell) Shipley. She left this world in peace from complications of sepsis on November 30, 2021, at Valley View Hospital in Glenwood Springs Colorado.
She moved with her family to Olathe at...
Robert Eugene Romero
Nov 29, 2021
Robert Eugene Romero
Died early morning of 11-29-2021 in the presence of his step-daughter Brandi and Hope West Hospice, he was 85 years old.
Robert (Bob) was born to Henry Romero and Mary Madaline (O’Donald) Romero on Feb. 2, 1936, in Montrose, Co. He graduated from Montrose High School, where he excelled in sports, he lettered in Football, Baseball,...
Richard (Rick) Levi Lapena
Nov 27, 2021
Richard Levi LaPena (Rick)
Rick passed away Saturday, November 27th at St. Mary’s Hospital in Grand Junction. He was on August 2nd, 1973, to Terry and Rebecca LaPena in Montrose. He was a lifelong resident of Montrose, except the years he was in the military. He graduated from Montrose High School in 1991.Right after high school he joined the United...
Laura Lou Clair (Gates)
Nov 27, 2021
Laura Lou Clair (Gates) ran with joy into her Savior’s arms on Saturday, November 27th, 2021 @ 4:14 pm.
She was surrounded by the love of her family and in her home as she rejoined her beloved husband, Dave Clair and many other precious family and friends who had made their journey ahead of her.
Laurie lived a full and...
Bonnie Jean Williams (Bastian)
Nov 25, 2021
Bonnie Jean (Bastian) Williams graduated to Heaven on November 25, 2021. She was born to Weldon and Melba (Parker) Bastian in Spokane, Washington on September 16, 1941. Bonnie was the third of seven children in their family.
Bonnie Jean had a zest for life and an enduring love for the people in it. She lived a rich, full life as...
Shauna Lori Kibel (Bopray)
Nov 18, 2021
Shauna Lori Kibel was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She left this world suddenly 11/18/2021.
Her interests included family, knitting, crafts, and cooking. She devoted much of her time and energy as a caregiver and spending time with her grandchildren. Shauna loved being around people and making people laugh.
Shauna was born in Montrose Colorado on August...
Diana Marie Westbrook (Depriest)
Nov 16, 2021
Diana Marie Westbrook, age 77, passed away November 16, 2021, at Valley View Hospital in Glenwood Springs, Colorado. Diana was born on July 24, 1944, in Klamath Falls, Oregon. She was the oldest of four children born to Vernal Weston DePriest and Clara Marie Bower. Diana is preceded in death by her late husband Carl J. Westbrook and brother Bobby...
James (Jim) A Brockman
Nov 13, 2021
James A. (Jim) Brockman
Jim passed away at Valley Manor Care on November 13, 2021 at 84 years of age. He was born in Oklahoma and spent his childhood years and early adult life in Texas. He attended Texas Tech University and his working career was spent in the insurance industry both as an insurance adjuster and claims manager...
Glen A. Hinshaw
Nov 12, 2021
Glen A. Hinshaw
Glen Alan Hinshaw passed away November 12, 2012 at his home in Montrose, Colorado. He was eighty. Born August 11, 1941 to Leslie and Birdean Leggett Hinshaw, Glen grew up in North Denver graduating from North High School in 1959. In 1963, he graduated from Colorado State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in wildlife management.
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Robert (Robin) Roberson, Jr.
Nov 11, 2021
Robert “Robin” Roberson Jr passed away on November 11, 2021 at the age of 73, at his home in Montrose, Colorado. He is survived by his children, John (Sandra), Rudy, and Allie (Cameron), his Grandson Vincent, mother Helen, sisters Carol and Connie, brother Bruce, all his nieces and nephews, and his always present companion, his dog Mako.
He enjoyed spending...
Wayne Griffith Williams
Nov 9, 2021
Wayne G. Williams, of Montrose, formally of Cove, Or, passed away early Tuesday, November 9, 2021 at his daughter’s home in Montrose, with his loving family by his side.
Wayne Griffith Williams was born April 4, 1938 in Utica, New York, to Griffith Morris and Margaret (Davies) Williams. Wayne grew up in the Utica area and graduated from Utica Free...
William (Bill) Robert Schmutzler
Nov 7, 2021
William “Bill” Robert Schmutzler left this world on Sunday, November 7, 2021. Bill was born in Denver on February 16, 1940, to Chris Schmutzler and Eleanor Callison of St. Joseph, Missouri. Bill grew up in Denver and graduated from East High. He joined the Navy and eventually married Sally Elizabeth Andrews who sparked in him a love of classical music...
John Edward Appelhanz
Nov 5, 2021
John Edward Appelhanz
John Edward Appelhanz, lifetime resident of the Montrose / Olathe area, passed away on Friday, November 5, 2021, at the age of 89.
John E. was born on January 23, 1932, to John and Mary (Unrein) Appelhanz. He attended various country schools as the family moved to different farms they owned around the Valley. ...
James Sinclair Denton
Nov 3, 2021
James Sinclair Denton passed away on November 3, 2021 in Montrose, Colorado. James (“Jim”) was born October 9, 1947 in Bowling Green, Kentucky to David Alan Denton and Mildred Sinclair Denton.
Jim grew up in Kentucky, graduating from Waggener High School and the University of Louisville. His interests in youth included theater performance and baseball. His career included positions in...
Danny Bud Blowers
Oct 31, 2021
DANNY BUD BLOWERS
10/10/48 – 10/31/21
Danny was born and raised in Montrose CO. He attended Northside and Columbine and was a wrestler for Montrose High School. He attended and wrestled for Trinidad State and Mesa College. He then served in the National Guard for 6 years.
He retired from the Bureau of Reclamation in 1995. He worked in...
Vernon Floyd Hudson
Oct 28, 2021
Vernon Floyd Hudson
Vernon Floyd Hudson, 86, of Ridgway, Colorado, passed away peacefully with his family by his side October 28, 2021. Vernon was born October 29, 1934, in Wheatland, Wyoming, to Floyd and Vesta Hudson. Vernon’s family moved to the Ridgway area when he was four years old. The Hudson family owned several ranches and were well-known for...
Winifred (Wink) Ann Spofford
Oct 26, 2021
Winifred Ann Spofford (Wink) was born in Covina, CA on August 17, 1951. She passed on October 26, 2021 after an 8 year long, hard fought, battle with cancer.
Wink passed peacefully in the comfort of her own home with her beloved husband, Dana Spofford, watching over her. Dana and Wink were married for 48 wonderful years! They resided in...
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