Obituaries

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...

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...

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. ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Oct 25, 2021

Virginia “Ginny” Marie McGinnis of Milton, Florida passed away in Montrose, CO on Tuesday October 25th, 2021 at the age of 72 years old.

Ginny was born on August 18, 1949 to Woodrow and Elsie Burbridge. She was raised in Westchester California, where she was married and raised her two children Daryl and Christine.  She resided between Montrose, CO and...

Oct 25, 2021

Wayne Everett Wolff went to be with his Heavenly Father on October 25, 2021 at the age of 85.  He was born June 19, 1936 in Cortez, Colorado.  He attended first through eighth grades at Lebanon School and graduated from Cortez High School in 1954.  At the age of nine, he became a member of 4-H, later served many years...

Oct 24, 2021

Montrose resident Marjory Louise Sims passed away October 24, 2021, quietly in the comfort of her own home. She was born April 10, 1937, in Antonito, Colorado to parents H.H. Griffith and Nellie Isabell Schofield Griffith. In 1953 she married Lloyd Francis Sims and was married for 62 years.

Marjory enjoyed doing all sorts of crafting including, diamond art, crocheting,...

Oct 23, 2021

William A. Wells “Bill”

1944-2021 William “Bill” Arthur Wells died on October 23, 2021 at his home in Telluride, Colorado, at the age of 77. A long-time resident of Telluride, Bill will be remembered by his many friends and family everywhere for his grace, kindness and geniality as well as for his athleticism. Bill was well-traveled but was most at...

Oct 21, 2021

Lloyd Eldon Watson

May 7, 1930 – October 21, 2021

Lloyd Eldon Watson was born May 7,1930 to David and Alice (Clemison) Watson in Kansas and was one of 6 children. The family moved from Kansas to Montrose, CO at a young age.

Lloyd married Jackie Lou Wright on June 10, 1950 (in New Mexico because they were too young...

Oct 18, 2021

Freddie Juan Valencia. Was born on May 15th, 1964. Passed away October 18th, 2021. Proceeded in death by his mother and father, Fred Elmer Valencia and Evelyn Valencia, Woodson. He is survived by a loving family his wife Angelina Valencia, and two sons Andrew James Valencia, Nathanael Valencia, granddaughter Camila Valencia. He loved all of his brothers and sisters deeply...

Oct 16, 2021

Carolyn G. Jones

September 24, 1940 – October 16, 2021

Carolyn Gertrude Jones passed away peacefully, with her daughter by her side, Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, at the age of 81. She is survived by one daughter, Denise Jones, of Ridgway, Colo.; one son, David Jones, of Orange County, Calif., and a number of extended family members.

Carolyn was born...

Oct 13, 2021

Tracy J. Powell, 61, passed away on Sept. 13, 2021. Tracy was born July 23, 1960, to Juel F. Powell and Dorothy Jones Powell in Ogden, Utah.

He grew up in Utah, Redding California; Palisade, Idaho; Alcova, Wyoming, and Montrose, Colorado. Tracy moved to Arizona, met and married Kristina Franks. To this union came children Kalen and Rachel. Kris and...

Oct 11, 2021

Montrose resident Elsie Faye (Abrahamson) Hopping passed away on Monday, October 11, 2021, with her daughter Barbara and granddaughter Staci by her side.

Elsie was born on October 16, 1938, in Montrose, Colorado to Rudolph (Bud) and Alma (Andrews) Abrahamson. She spent her childhood in Montrose and graduated from Montrose High School in 1956.

Elsie met her lifelong love Donald...

Oct 9, 2021

Kathryn Alice Bruce

August 9, 1934 – October 9, 2021

 

Kathryn was born to David and Alice Watson in Bellaire, Kansas. She and her family moved to Montrose when she was five. She attended school in Montrose, graduating from High School in 1952. Afterwards she attended Parks School of Business in Denver, then returned to Montrose and worked for...

Oct 8, 2021

Victoria Lynette Albiso, born on February 20, 1981 in Durango Colorado, was promoted to the loving arms of her Savior, Jesus Christ on October 8th, 2021 in Grand Junction, CO. Victoria held several posts in retail, but her passion was loving her children. She is survived by her three children, Kyra Stuckman (18), Kole Stuckman (17), and Charles Albiso (6);...

Oct 7, 2021

Oct 6, 2021

Montrose resident Judy Lynn Willson passed away on Wednesday October 6, 2021, with her family by her side. She was 61 years old.

Judy was born on November 19, 1959, at Montrose, Colorado to Donald and Elsie (Abrahamson) Hopping. She spent her childhood in Olathe and graduated from Foothills Christian Heritage. She furthered her education at Technical College of the...