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John Roland Owens

John Roland Owens

Jun 12, 2021

John Roland Owens, loving husband, father and grandfather, of Montrose, Co, passed away on June 12, 2021.

John was born July 27, 1965, in Delta, Co, to Roy and Betty Owens, both of whom proceeded him in death.

He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Cindy Owens: his children Brandon (Deirdra) Owens, Jacob (Makayla) Owens, Tylor Owens: grandchildren...

James Andrew Lee

James Andrew Lee

Jun 10, 2021

James Andrew Lee was born October 16, 1944 to Brice F. Lee and Edith Forsman Lee in Montrose, CO and died on June 10, 2021 of metastatic cancer.

Jim attended Uncompahgre School and graduated from MHS the class of 1962 where he was involved in student government and sports.  After working in Denver a few years, he then attended Ft....

Holly Marie Sepulveda-Martinez

Holly Marie Sepulveda-Martinez

Jun 8, 2021

Heaven gained a Beautiful and Loving Soul. Holly Marie Sepulveda-Martinez, born July 6, 1979 to Dina Duarte and John Sepulveda in Santa Rosa, California. Holly Passed away on June 8, 2021 in Montrose, Colorado. She is survived by her Husband Robert Martinez and her 5 Children; Ronnie McCullough, Frankie Mullins (Richard Mullins), Breiah Martinez, Tymbrah-Jo Edmunson and Jesse Trujillo. Her...

Alice Kathleen Love (Pearman)

Alice Kathleen Love (Pearman)

Jun 7, 2021

Alice Kathleen Love

“Kathy” went to be with her Lord and Savior on June 7th, 2021 at Montage Creek.  She was born to William Clay and Effie Watts Pearman on December 7th, 1929 in Terre Haute, Indiana.  The family traveled west to Oregon in the summer of 1946.  From there they moved to Tucson, AZ where Kathy graduated from High...

Larry Clayton Pfister

Larry Clayton Pfister

Jun 6, 2021

Larry Clayton Pfister, of Montrose, Colorado, passed away on June 6th, 2021 at the age of 67 after a short illness at home.

Larry is survived by his wife, Carolyn Pfister; his children, Terra Janaun (Pfister) Melvin and husband Waco, Stark Lance Clayton Pfister Morrison, Brett Jay Pfister and wife Savannah; step children, Sarah (Gallegos) Herring and husband Nathan, Ian...

Bonnie Jean Hamill (Boehler)

Bonnie Jean Hamill (Boehler)

Jun 5, 2021

Lovingly nicknamed “Lance Parkertip, Noted Notary” by family members, Bonnie Jean Hamill,  passed away June 5, 2021 in Denver, Colorado. Bonnie, formerly of Montrose, Colorado, was born to the late Henry and Minnie Boehler (Klein) on August 30, 1929 on the family’s farm in Trenton, Nebraska. Bonnie and her late husband, John M. Hamill, often joked that her 1929 birth...

Shawna Lee Apt (Flowers)

Shawna Lee Apt (Flowers)

Jun 4, 2021

Shawna Lee (Flowers) Apt

January 15, 1971-June 4,2021

Shawna L. Apt passed from this life on June 4, 2021, after a lengthy illness with her family at her side. Shawna had a love for life and loved taking care of her dogs and cats, as well as feeding all the birds.  She especially loved spending time at the cabin on...

Mildred Carol Mcfarland (Mcdaniel)

Mildred Carol Mcfarland (Mcdaniel)

Jun 3, 2021

Mildred Carol McFarland

 

The family of Mildred Carol McFarland wishes to announce that she has passed on to her well-earned reward with our Heavenly Father.

Born May 27, 1931, to Earl David McDaniel and Waneva Gertrude Wilkerson McDaniel in Canon City, Colorado; Carol spent her childhood growing up and attending the public school system in Canon City.

While attending...

Margaret "Margie" Catherine Twombly (Sisneros)

Margaret "Margie" Catherine Twombly (Sisneros)

Jun 1, 2021

Margaret “Margie” Catherine (Sisneros)Twombly

April 18, 1933 – June 1, 2021

 

Margaret Catherine (Sisneros) Twombly, known as Margie to her friends and family, left this earth to be with her Savior on June 1, 2021.  She was in Montrose, Colorado when she passed, surrounded by family.  She was a resident of Montrose since 1965.

Margie was born on April...

Vern Dee Kelly, Jr.

Vern Dee Kelly, Jr.

Jun 1, 2021

Silverton resident Vern Dee Kelly, Jr. passed away at his home on Tuesday June 1, 2021. He was 69 years old.

A graveside celebration of Dee’s life including Masonic Rites will be held on Friday June 18, 2021 at 10 AM at Grand View Cemetery.

Dee was born August 30, 1951 at Ouray, CO to Vern Dee Kelly Sr. and...

Ted Lecortus Evans

Ted Lecortus Evans

May 25, 2021

On November 11, 1946, Ted Lecortus Evans was born to Fredrick Smith and Marjorie Jean Evans in Lincoln, Nebraska.  When Ted was three, the Evans family made the move back to Wallace, where Fred’s family had long family ties. Ted’s middle name comes from his great-grandfather Philanderous Lecortus Harper, who was known for his generosity, and so was Ted.

Ted...

Virginia Marie Ware (Love)

Virginia Marie Ware (Love)

May 23, 2021

VIRGINIA MARIE WARE

Virginia Marie Ware went to be with the Lord May 23, 2021 in Delta, Colorado.

She will be so missed by her family, friends and the many patients she assisted where she worked.

Virginia Marie, known to family and friends as Ree, was born June 24, 1954 in Montrose, Colorado to Arthur Ulysses and Arlena June Love.  ...

Donald Lester Menzel

Donald Lester Menzel

May 21, 2021

 Donald Lester Menzel

March 16, 1935 – May 21, 2021

    Donald “Don” Lester Menzel, 86, of Montrose, CO passed away on Monday, May 17, 2021 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Grand Junction surrounded by his beloved wife, Sheila, and family members after having suffered a stroke on Saturday.

Born March 16, 1935 in Canon City, CO the...

Arthur E. Towers

Arthur E. Towers

May 21, 2021

Arthur (Art) Eugene Towers   01/08/1931 ~~ 05/21/2021

Arthur (Art) Towers was born in Burlington Colorado to Marion and Opal Towers. He was the last surviving of the 5 children. Brother Lester, Sister Violet, sister LaVonne, Art, then brother Bob. Art was raised and graduated High School in Burlington. Soon after graduation, he married his High School sweetheart Cora Hafer. It...

Sherrol Ann Lichte

Sherrol Ann Lichte

May 19, 2021

Sherrol Ann Lichte

With profound sadness, we announce that on Wednesday, May 19, 2021, Sherrol Ann Lichte, 80, passed away peacefully at her home in Montrose, Colorado surrounded by her family. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, stepmother, grandmother, and friend.

Sherrol was born in Sturgis, South Dakota on September 18, 1940. As a life-long schoolteacher, she had...

Frances Jean Dejulio

Frances Jean Dejulio

May 18, 2021

Frances Jean DeJulio

July 8, 1940 to May 18, 2021

Frances was born July 8, 1940 in Wyoming.  As a small child, Frances came to live in Denver with her grandmother, Merle Roads, and her aunt, Sonja Roads.  Merle and Sonja taught her many different things, how to be thrifty, work hard, and most importantly, put service to their heavenly...

Bruce Greensmith

Bruce Greensmith

May 17, 2021

Bruce was born February 28, 1937 in Battle Creek, Michigan to parents Sidney and Mildred Greensmith,  he had one older sister, Sally Ann North,  all of who have preceded him in death.

He grew up in Battle Creek and graduated from BC High School in June 1955. He lettered as a member of the golf team three years and was...

Avelina G Martinez

Avelina G Martinez

May 11, 2021

Avelina G. Martinez, 96, of Montrose, Colorado, passed away on May 11, 2021. Avelina was born on April 29, 1925 in Tierra Amarilla, New Mexico. She married Silvano Martinez on September 22, 1951 in Rifle, Colorado. She is survived by numerous nieces, nephews, Great-nieces and nephews, and Great-Great-nieces and nephews. She was the last survivor of her generation. Her favorite...

George Charles Kubin

George Charles Kubin

May 9, 2021

George Charles Kubin

George Charles Kubin, longtime resident of the Olathe / Montrose area, passed away on Sunday, May 9, 2021, at the age of 89.

George was born on April 19, 1932, in Crosby, Texas to Joseph Charles and Helen (Machala) Kubin.  His earliest memories of farming were trying to keep up with his older siblings while picking cotton.  ...

Dale Craig Aure

Dale Craig Aure

May 7, 2021

Dale Craig Aure died peacefully at his home in Montrose Colorado on 5/7/2021.

Dale was born to Martin C. Aure and Joy (Lundee) Aure on 12-4-46 in Flint Michigan. He attended Flint area schools and after several years working at General Motors, he headed West and never looked back.

He married his wife, Laurie (Corrado) Aure in Denver in 1978....

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