Obituaries

Jun 29, 2020

It pains me to admit it, but apparently, I, Richard “Dick” Williams, passed away. Everyone told me it would happen one day, but that’s not something I wanted to hear, much less experience. Once again, I didn’t get things my way. The story of my life.

And on that subject, my story began in 1947 in Telluride as my parents...

Jun 25, 2020

Nicole Alma Jackson Alire passed away June 25, 2020, at the age of 47 after a long fight with diabetes.

Nicole lived in the Montrose area most of her life and attended Montrose High School. She was always up to the task of whatever came down the road of life. She was loved by many.

She was preceded in death...

Jun 21, 2020

Mary Ellen (M-E) (nee Ratajik) Spirek was born on February 19, 1940 in Chicago, Illinois to Walter A Ratajik and Eleanor E (nee Kestler) Ratajik. She passed away peacefully on Sunday June 21st, six days after her beloved husband Dick.  M-E is survived by her daughters Lisa (Sean) McCaleb and Lori (Kevin) Bayerle; and her loving grandchildren Myles McCaleb and...

Jun 20, 2020

Winifred Frances Penasa

A beautiful mother, grandma, great-grandma and sister passed away peacefully this past Saturday, at her home on the family farm, in the presence of her loving and adoring family.

Winifred Frances Penasa was born unto Arthur and Frances Gibbs in Montrose, Colorado, on Oct. 12, 1930. She was the fourth of five siblings and their only daughter....

Jun 18, 2020

Jun 15, 2020

Richard Louis Spirek Jr. (Dick) was born on July 10, 1938 in Chicago, Illinois to Richard Louis Spirek Sr. and Ruth E (nee Schirmer) Spirek. He passed away peacefully on Monday, June 15, 2020.  Dick is survived by his wife of 58 years, Mary Ellen (M-E) (nee Ratajik) Spirek; his daughters Lisa (Sean) McCaleb and Lori (Kevin) Bayerle; and his...

Jun 13, 2020

Eileen Quint went to be with the Lord on June 13, 2020 at the age of 92.  She was born Regina Eileen Tobin to Francis and Bertha (Bishop) Tobin on April 21, 1928.  Eileen was born in Montrose, Colorado, grew up on her family’s farm on Spring Creek Mesa until she was a teenager when the family moved into Montrose. ...

Jun 10, 2020

Happy Jack”, Hans Walter Spiri, 88, of Montrose, CO passed away peacefully on June 10th, 2020, in his residence.

A celebration of life service will be held on Tuesday, June 30th, 2020 at 11am. Hosted by the Calvary Chapel, 2201 S. Townsend Ave. Suite D Montrose CO, 81401, with the Pastor Ben Garate officiating. All are welcome to join if...

Jun 8, 2020

Lela Helen Ala

August 15, 1923 – June 8, 2020

Lela H. Ala passed away of natural causes June 8, 2020, at Valley Manor Care Center, Montrose, CO.  She was the youngest of three siblings born August 15, 1923 in Redvale Colorado to Charles Errett Ross and Helen Lenore (Scott) Ross. She was raised in Redvale, graduated from Norwood High...

Jun 2, 2020

Filiberto Emilio Lovato

December 24, 1934 – June 2, 2020

Surrounded by his family Phil or Beto, as known by many, went home to Jesus on June 2, 2020 at the age of 85.

Beto was born in Costilla, New Mexico on Christmas in 1934 to Filiberto and Eduvigen (Vialpando) Lovato.  Beto spent his childhood in Costilla eventually moving to...

Jun 1, 2020

Erma Hale

Erma Lillian (Bronaugh) Hale passed away peacefully on June 1, 2020, in Montrose, Colorado, at the age of 101.

She was born at home on a 160-acre farm in Bigelow, Kansas, to Clarence and Lillie Bronaugh on December 18, 1918, the second of four children.

Erma said life on the farm wasn’t easy, but her childhood was “very...

May 29, 2020

Theresa M. Gosnell (76)

Theresa M. Gosnell passed away on Friday, May 29, 2020 in her home.

Theresa was born in Passaic, New Jersey on Wednesday, March 1, 1944.  From Florida, the family moved to Montrose, Colorado in 1974 where she had made her home until her death.

She leaves behind her husband Oris E. E. Gosnell and two children,...

May 26, 2020

Wendy Ann Huston,  Montrose, CO, 81403

Deceased on May 26, 2020 at Montrose Memorial Hospital, Montrose, CO. The cause of death was Metastatic Cancer. She was 60 years of age. There will be no public services at Wendy’s request.

Wendy was a certified Beautician early in her life and a Class A certified Environmental Technician in Water and Wastewater at...

May 24, 2020

Jerry Lee Denison was welcomed home to his Heavenly Father and Savior on Sunday, May 24, 2020 at the age of 78.  He was born December 28, 1941 to Jack and Loraine Denison in Placerville, California.  His family moved many times during his childhood and eventually made their way to Olathe, Colorado where Jerry graduated from Olathe High School in...

May 23, 2020

Wanda Dee Koepp

 

March 19, 1935 to May 23, 2020

 

Wanda Koepp was welcomed home to her heavenly father on May 23rd 2020 at the age of 85. She passed at home surrounded by family.

Wanda Dee Koepp was born Wanda Dee Ferguson on March 19, 1935 to Raymond and Louise Ferguson. She was the youngest of six...

May 22, 2020

Ruby Barrientos

Ruby Barrientos was welcomed home to her heavenly father and savior on Friday May 22, 2020 at the age of 76. She passed peacefully in her sleep in her home on the early morning of May 22.

She was born September 29, 1943 to Estefana and Francisco Barrientos in Olathe CO.

Ruby grew up on her family farm...

May 21, 2020

Christina Dawn Jones passed away peacefully while she slept on Thursday, May 21st, 2020, at her home in Montrose. She was 39 years young.

Ms. Jones was born in Altus, Oklahoma, March. 5th, 1981, to Billy and Deborah Jones (Arellano). Ms. Jones was raised in Gunnison, Colorado with her 4 siblings where she attended school before moving to Delta/Montrose approximately...

May 18, 2020

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May 15, 2020

Reuben Carroll (“Doc”) Gaulke

Reuben Carroll Gaulke, known by all as “Doc,” went peacefully to be with Jesus on May 15 at 4:15 a.m. with Modene, his wife of 30 plus years holding his hand.

Doc was born on August 10, 1928 in Rhinelander, Wisconsin, to Reuben Casper and Marion (Carroll) Gaulke.  He was an only child.

He proudly served...