Minette Jean Pool (Arnold)
May 22, 2019
Our beloved wife, daughter and sister Minette Jean Pool of Montrose, CO went to be with the Lord on May 22, 2019 after a t wo -and-a-half-year battle with metastatic breast cancer. She was born in La Mesa, Ca to Ramsey R. Arnold and Pamela N. Arnold Johnson in 1971.
Minette grew up in Escondido, CA and graduated from San...
Geraldine Krotz
May 22, 2019
Geraldine Krotz
November 26, 1954- May 22,2019
Gerry Krotz passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by loved ones on Wednesday, May 22nd.
Geraldine Krotz was born on November 26, 1954 in Cleveland, OH to Richard Krotz and Catherine Krotz (Hyland). She was lovingly raised with her 5 siblings, Cecilia, Philip, Michael, Frances, and her beloved sister Ginny....
Ruth Stone (Shelly)
May 21, 2019
Ruth Stone
July 11, 1926 – May 21, 2019
Ruth Stone passed away in Montrose on May 21, 2019. She was born on July 11, 1926 in Borger, TX to Bob and Belle Shelly. Her parents homesteaded a ranch south of La Junta, Colorado and her dad quarried the rocks that he used to build their home. She was...
George Stephen Unrein
May 20, 2019
George Stephen Unrein went to be with Our Heavenly Father on May 20, 2019. He was surrounded by his loving family in the comfort of his home. While he knew it was time to leave this mortal life he went reluctantly.
George grew up in Montrose where he went to school, graduating from Montrose High School in 1964. Upon graduation...
George Arno Mortensen, Jr.
May 19, 2019
George Arno Mortensen, Jr., was born on 4 October 1939 to George Arno Mortensen and Ollie Rita Shupe in Colonia Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico. He was the 6th of nine children and their oldest son. He attended school at the Juarez Academy in Colonia Juarez, graduating in 1958.
The Mortensen and Shupe families were among those from the Church of Jesus...
Darleen Conant (Thomason)
May 19, 2019
Darleen Conant died at home on May 19th, 2019 due to interstitial lung disease. She was 76.
Darleen was born in Sanger CA on November 30, 1942 to her parents, Loray & Althea Thomason. She graduated High School in 1960. She Married Roger K Conant in 1963 (later divorcing)
Darleen was a loving and giving mother. She had a passion...
Joseph Robert Lyke
May 19, 2019
Joseph Robert Lyke
August 23, 1935 – May 19, 2019
Joseph (Joe) Robert Lyke age 83 of Montrose passed away Sunday, May 19, 2019 at the Mantey Heights Care Center in Grand Junction. Joe was born on August 23, 1935 in Las Vegas, Nevada to Arthur Lavergne and Anna Francis (Jereb) Lyke. Joe spent his childhood in Rock Springs,...
Bernel Edwin Getter
May 16, 2019
Bernel “Bernie” Edwin Getter
“I would have been a beggar on the street. He would find people herding cattle, cutting wood, or wandering in the jungle, then provide them with an education. He gave us much, but most of all, he gave us Jesus. He taught us about God’s love, mercy, and grace.”
These are the sentiments of a high...
Mary Ruth Rezac (Owen Dunkle)
May 10, 2019
Mary Ruth Rezac (Owen Dunkle), age 84, passed away peacefully at home, in her sleep, on May 10, 2019, with her family. She left this life showing love, grace, and unshakable faith in knowing that she was heading to her eternal home with God. She continued reading the Word of God even as she struggled with dementia. She was grateful...
Debra Lynn Vittori (Boren)
May 9, 2019
Debra Lynn Vittori
Debra L. Vittori, 63 of Montrose passed away on May 9, 2019 with her husband by her side.
Debra was a homemaker for the last 16 years. She loved her family and enjoyed spending as much time with them as she could, especially her great granddaughters.
She always enjoyed sitting on her front porch watching the hummingbirds;...
Chonie Maria Chavez (Martinez)
May 9, 2019
Chonie Maria Chavez (AKA) Maria Ausencion Martinez passed away Thursday, May 9, 2019 at Valley Manor Care Center, in whom we want to give our deepest gratitude to all the staff who cared for her.
Chonie was born November 27, 1929 in Montrose, CO. She lived most of her life in California where she went to LA City College to...
Mary Louise Herrera
May 8, 2019
Mary “Lou” Herrera
Mary Louise Herrera passed away peacefully on May 8th, 2019 surrounded by her family.
Mary grew up in Delta CO where she met and married the love of her life Joe Herrera.
Mary dedicated her life to her family and her work. She retired after 43 years at Montrose Memorial Hospital.
Mary was a loving and devoted...
Robert L. Plute
May 5, 2019
Robert (Bob) L. Plute, 86, passed away at his home in Paonia, on Sunday May 5, 2019.
Graveside services will be held on Friday May 10 at 1 pm at Valley Lawn Cemetery in Montrose.
Bob was born September 11, 1932 in Somerset, Colorado to Antone and Ann Plute. He was the second of two children. Bob attended school in...
Joseph Daniel (J.D.) Herman
May 5, 2019
Joseph Daniel (J.D.) Herman passed away May 5, 2019 at the San Juan Living Center at the age of 91.
J.D. Herman was born in Montrose on September 6, 1927 to Judge Earl J. Herman and Lorene Mable (King) Herman. His family lived at Sams, Colorado on Dallas Divide where his father was the post master and proprietor of the...
Agnes Williams (Krupitzer)
May 3, 2019
Agnes “Aggie” Williams, age 88, passed away peacefully at home, on May 3, 2019, surrounded by her family. She left this life showing love, grace and an unshakable faith knowing that she was heading to her eternal home. Days before her passing, Aggie said how grateful she was to God for the beautiful life He gave her. She did indeed...
David Williams
May 2, 2019
David L Williams
Oct. 13, 1953 – May 2, 2019
Long time Paradox resident David Williams died at his home on Thursday May 2, 2019. He was 65 years old.
A Memorial service to honor and celebrate his life will be held 11:00 AM on Wednesday May 8, 2019 at the Paradox Community Center. With Scott Bird Officiating.
David...
Jack Wesley Childs
Apr 30, 2019
Jack Wesley Childs was born in St. Louis, MO on 11/3/1936. And passed away by suicide on 04/30/2019 at Dallas Divide Mile Marker 13. He was the son of Earl G. Childs. Sr and Frances Childs. Jack was a Home Inspector and a resident of Montrose and Hotchkiss. His family resided in St. Louis, MO until relocating to Miami, Fl. ...
Louis Marvin Kibel
Apr 27, 2019
Louis Marvin Kibel
February 13, 1931 – April 27, 2019
Louis Marvin Kibel, passed away April 27, 2019 age 88 at Palisade Senior Living with his family by his side. Louis was born February 13, 1931 in Kirk, Colorado to Charles Andrew and Daisy Dora (King) Kibel.
Louis proudly served his country in the United States Army, as a...
Norman Lee Dagley
Apr 21, 2019
Norman Lee Dagley, 85, of Montrose, Colorado passed away at his home on April 21, 2019. He was a resident of Colorado for over 60 years.
Norman was born on October 30, 1933 in Hagerstown, MD. to Ira and Lillian Dagley, Norman was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Bessie M. (Lewis) Dagley, and a daughter Janet (Dagley)...
Beulah M. Scott (Martinez)
Apr 19, 2019
Beulah M. Scott, 86, of Ouray, Colorado passed away at her home on April 19, 2019. She was a lifetime resident of Colorado. Beulah was born on March 2, 1933 in Old San Acacio, Colorado to Jose and Natividad Martinez. Beulah was proceeded in death by her parents, her husbands Michael Muransky and Robert Scott, a son Jack Muransky, a...
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