Obituaries

Fern Louise Colebank (Stewart)

Fern Louise Colebank (Stewart)

Feb 13, 2018

Fern Louise Colebank passed away in Montrose Colorado on February 13, 2018 after a short battle with Acute Myeloid Leukemia. Fern was born to Raymond & Lena Stewart on March 31, 1933 in Williston, ND. She was the oldest of three children. She graduated with honors from Williston High School & Minot State Teacher’s College which allowed her to teach...

James E. Rouhier

James E. Rouhier

Feb 8, 2018

James E. “Jim” Rouhier passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on February 8, 2018. He was born on July 28, 1935 in Indiana and lived in Oregon, New Mexico and Colorado through-out his life. Jim had many occupations in his life including sawmill worker, salesman, contractor, realtor, and most recently a home inspector. He moved to Montrose in 1974...

Mary Elizabeth Stephens

Mary Elizabeth Stephens

Feb 6, 2018

Mary Elizabeth Stephens, age 94, passed away peacefully on February 6, 2018 at the HopeWest Hospice Larchwood Inns in Grand Junction, Colorado. Cremation has taken place. Crippin Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. (970)249-2121

Celene Mae Enos (Petersen)

Celene Mae Enos (Petersen)

Feb 5, 2018

Celene Mae Enos January 1, 1933 ~ February 5, 2018 Celene Mae Enos, of Montrose, CO. for the past 12 years, passed away February 5, 2018 at the age of 85. Celene was born January 1, 1933 to Carl Gustav and Nellie Mae (Klucking) Petersen in Tracy, MN. And graduated from Tracy High School. She was a loving wife, mother,...

Julius Porter Helton, Jr.

Julius Porter Helton, Jr.

Feb 2, 2018

Jack (Julius Porter, Jr.) Helton passed away peacefully on Friday, February 2, 2018, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Jack had been battling the ravages of diabetes. Jack was born in San Diego, California on March 19, 1939, to Julius P. Helton, Sr. and Ida Virginia (Butler) Helton. After attending Hoover High School, he joined the U.S. Navy,...

Gemma Mattivi

Gemma Mattivi

Jan 18, 2018

Gemma Mattivi February 19, 1928 ~ January 18, 2018 Longtime resident of Ouray, Colorado, Gemma Mattivi, age 89, passed away on January 18, 2018 in Ridgway, Colorado. Gemma was born on February 19, 1928 in Bedollo, Trento, Italy to Antonio and Rosa (Ferrari) Casagranda. On November 25, 1947, Gemma married Dominic Mattivi in Bedollo Trento, Italy. They celebrated 35 years...