Dec. 29, 1940-Dec. 20, 2023 Wanda Gail Watkins of Ridgway passed away at her home. She was 82. Wanda was born to Leonard and Edythe Cook in Ouray, Colorado. Wanda was raised in Ridgway, attending scho...

May 5, 1941-December 5, 2023 Ronald Floyd Williams Sr., born on May 5, 1941, passed away peacefully Dec. 5 in Montrose, CO, in his home with his family. Ronald was a gregarious and loving husband, fat...

January 28, 1946-November 29, 2023 Thomas Lawson Kelly Jr. died at his home in Ouray, Colorado on Wednesday, November 29, 2023. He was born January 28, 1946 to Thomas L. and Gertrude Elizabeth Mattes ...

December 18, 1929-November 28, 2023 On November 28, 2023, Rubye Oleta Smith, a loving companion, mother and sister, passed away peacefully at 93 at St. Mary's Hospital in Grand Junction, Colorado. Ole...

August 8, 1938-December 1, 2023 Daniel Joel De Freval was born Aug. 8, 1938 in Le Havre, France. He lived with his family in occupied France throughout the war, and moved to Rouen, France, for his dua...

June 25, 1947-Nov. 16, 2023 Laurel Jane (Velliquette) Sweetman, 76, of Alton, Ill. died on Nov. 16, 2023 of brain cancer. She was born June 25, 1947 in Toledo, Ohio, the daughter of Richard E. Velliqu...

Aug. 28, 1942-Oct. 27, 2023 Sara A. Tetting was born August 28, 1942, and raised on a farm in Stanwood, Iowa. Her parents, M. Wayne Rowser and Tony Rowser, were singers; in fact her father, with his “...

June 11, 2023-October 24, 2023 Vernon D. Lankenau of Northlake, Texas and Ouray, Colorado died October 24, 2023; he was 93. A Celebration of Life was held at Dalton and Son Funeral Home in Lewisville,...

Oct. 1, 1952-Oct. 19, 2023 It is with profound sadness that the family of Kevin Mc-Neill announces his passing. He took his last breaths surrounded by the love of his family on October 19th at Anschut...

Nov. 16, 1935-Oct. 11, 2023 Betty L. Kretschman, 87, of Grand Junction passed away Oct. 11, 2023, at the HopeWest Care Center. Betty enjoyed a life of strong, long-lasting friendships and deep devotio...

Legendary Avalanche Forecaster of Ridgway September 5, 1948-September 22, 2023 At the end of a full, rich life of mountains, poetry, dogs, humor, and deep friendships, Jerry Roberts, 75, shouldered hi...

March 16, 1935-September 26, 2023 Nancy Bradburn, 88, of Montrose, went to her heavenly home on September 26. She was surrounded by her loved ones at the time she passed. Nancy was born on March 16, 1...

August 8, 1945-September 26, 2023 Carolyn Vestal Kelly died peacefully at her home in Ouray, Colorado on Tuesday, September 26, 2023. She was born August 8, 1945, to Tilman and Rachel Vestal in Shreve...

Sept. 17, 1956-Sept. 30, 2023 A Ridgway resident for 11 years, Darun Ariyadech passed away on September 30 at age 67. He was born September 17, 1956, to the late Jarean and Somchid Ariyadech, a milita...

June 2, 1955-September 2, 2023 Joni passed away at her home in Montrose, Colorado after battling cancer. She is survived by her children Michael and Grace. Joni attended Fort Hays University where she...

October 31, 1956-July 13, 2023 Bruce Lee Winfrey, 66, of Ouray, Colorado, passed away suddenly July 13, 2023, from complications due to COPD. He is survived by his wife Wendy and daughter Kelsey. Bruc...

April 3, 1950-September 8, 2023 Jewel Marie Williams, born April 3rd, 1950, passed away September 8th, 2023, in Montrose, Colorado. Jewel was a vibrant and loving wife, mother, sister and friend. She ...

Nov. 14, 1944-Aug. 30, 2023 George Kenney of Ridgway, Colorado, passed away after an extended illness on the night of the super blue moon, August 30, 2023. He is survived by his wife Susan, son Lang, ...

“Two dancing shoes and my friends with me.” — Griz The World lost Grayson Forrest on the morning of Sept. 9, 2023. A son, big brother and best friend to many, Grayson will be remembered for his infect...

February 24, 1961-August 19, 2023 Stephen Lee Koch, 62, of Sanger, Texas, passed away in Colorado Springs on Saturday, August 19, 2023. Born in Lincoln, Illinois, on February 24, 1961, Steve was the s...