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Candi Kay Borah
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By Alex McCrindle | on September 18, 2024
Candi Kay Borah was a true Gunnison native, born in the Gunnison Valley Hospital on Nov. 5, 1957, to Tracy and Betty Borah. She passed away Aug. 1, 2024, after a brief illness. Candi was a much-loved daughter, sister, aunt and friend. She was a dedicated teacher, an author of children’s books starring her Boston Terriers, and a very active […]
Melva Marie George
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By Alex McCrindle | on September 18, 2024
Melva Marie (Leonard) George was born Dec. 30, 1938 in Gunnison, Colorado. She was the first daughter of Melvin Cass and Josephine Maire Leonard. Melva was the first baby born in the Gunnison Valley Hospital. As a child, Melva moved around the Western Slope with her family, finally settling in Gunnison. She graduated from Gunnison High School in 1956 where […]
Arety (Harbelis) Bathje
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By Alex McCrindle | on September 04, 2024
Arety (Harbelis) Bathje was born on Nov. 23, 1938 to John and Antiopi Harbelis outside Chicago, Illinois. She and her three sisters, Mary (Nassos), Stella (Pierce) and Georgia (Di Tusa) were first-generation Americans, as their parents were both born in Greece. Arety married the love of her life, Robert M. (Bob) Bathje, and traveled the nation while Bob was in […]
Dan Whitesides
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By Alex McCrindle | on September 04, 2024
Dan Whitesides, a proud Texan and dedicated electrical lineman, passed away on Aug. 27, 2024 in Grand Junction, Colorado, at the age of 58. Born on Sep. 12, 1965, in Baytown, Texas, Dan’s life was marked by his strong work ethic and a deep commitment to his profession. Dan graduated from Willis High School in 1984. After high school he […]
Kevin Smith
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By Alex McCrindle | on September 04, 2024
Kevin Smith, beloved husband, son, brother, friend and mentor passed away Aug. 22, 2024 from a sudden and unexpected illness. He was 64 years old. Kevin was born on July 8, 1960 in Reading, Pennsylvania. He was the son of Dorothy Fish and Stanley Smith, and was a brother to Eilleen Herman and Karen Singer. He was also a loving […]
Ellen Ranson
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By Alex McCrindle | on September 04, 2024
Ellen Ranson, 90, peacefully passed away on Aug. 20, 2024, surrounded by her beloved husband, Baldwin “Baldy” Ranson, daughter, Jeanne, and pup, Ollie. A force of nature, Ellen was a professional actress, entrepreneur and world traveler who lived life to the fullest. She exuded laughter, kindness, curiosity and adventure. Condolences will be welcomed by her daughter, Jeanne Ring, at jeanneringe@gmail.com.
Trudy Yaklich
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By Alex McCrindle | on August 28, 2024
August 29, 2024
After two weeks in intensive care in Grand Junction, Colorado, our beloved sister, Trudy Yaklich, joined the other beautiful stars in the sky on Aug. 12, 2024. She was a beautiful 79-year-old. Trudy Ellen Yaklich was born to Fred and Leola Yaklich in August 1944 while Fred served in the U.S. Navy in California during World War II. Shortly after […]
David Charles Winn
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By Alex McCrindle | on August 28, 2024
August 29, 2024
David Charles Winn died peacefully at home in Gunnison, Colorado on Friday, Aug. 9, 2024 of ALS. He slipped away in his sleep, with all his children home. The last child arrived from Scotland the night before, and David shared a last evening with them all telling “Daddy stories.” David spent his first 15 years moving from place to place. […]
Lynn M. Mangum
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By Alex McCrindle | on August 15, 2024
June 13, 2024
Lynn M. Mangum, 75, of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away on May 21 at Abrazo Arizona Hospital in Phoenix after complications from heart surgery. Lynn was born on November 10, 1948 in Bryan, Texas and was later raised in Pueblo, Colorado with his brothers. The family subsequently located to Gunnison, where he graduated from Gunnison High School in 1967. He excelled […]
Audrey Jean Sweet Miller
By Alex McCrindle | on August 14, 2024
August 15, 2024
A graveside memorial service will be held for Audrey Jean Sweet Miller at the Gunnison Cemetery on Aug. 24 at 10:30 a.m. A reception will follow. In lieu of flowers, the family asks for a contribution to the Gunnison Pioneer Museum in Audrey’s name.
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