Obituaries
Gunnison, CO Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Gunnison, CO area
John Quincy Cope
Mar 15, 2025
John Q. Cope, III of Gunnison passed peacefully the evening of 3/15/25 at the age of 90. His family surrounded him in love as he transitioned.
John was raised in El Cerrito, CA. where he had access to his dad’s shop and taught himself the McGuyver skills we all knew and loved. As a young boy, John built and successfully tested...
Neal Frederick Brady
Feb 17, 2025
Neal Frederick Brady, born on May 16, 1951, in Ann Arbor, Michigan, passed away peacefully at his home on Highway 149 in Gunnison, Colorado, on February 17, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. A man of many talents and interests, Neal was a Heavy Equipment Operator and Mechanic for Gunnison County, where he used his skills and dedication to...
Myron Gary Hamm
Feb 10, 2025
Myron Gary Hamm, husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather, died suddenly at his home in Gunnison on Monday, February 10, 2025. Born in Newton, Kansas on October 19, 1942, he was the second son of Carl and Lillian Hamm of Newton, KS. Myron, a dog lover from a very young age, started working for a local veterinarian at the age...
Paul Edward Sammons
Feb 5, 2025
Paul Sammons, 92 of Gunnison, Colorado went home to be with the Lord on February 5, 2025, surrounded by family and friends. A beloved father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, Paul will always be remembered for his kindness, love of people, and his service to the community.
Born on March 22, 1932, in Gunnison, Colorado, to Alva James Sammons and Lorelia...
Glenn Franklin George
Jan 5, 2025
Glenn Franklin George, a devout husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather passed away peacefully on January 5th, 2025 at the Gunnison Senior Care Center at the age of 92 years.
Glenn was born on December 15th, 1932 in Salida, Colorado to Lawrence B. “Shorty” George and Luvinia Nancy (Clark) George. His parents were living in Sargents at the time and the only...
Kenny Darby
Dec 23, 2024
Kenneth “Kenny” Darby October 16, 1982 – December 23, 2024 Kenneth “Kenny” Darby, of Gunnison, Colorado, and originally from Woodstock, Connecticut, passed away unexpectedly on December 23, 2024. Kenny was a father, partner, veteran, and friend whose vibrant personality, selfless heart, and adventurous spirit left an unforgettable mark on everyone he met.
Kenny’s greatest pride and joy were his children, Petra...
Sally Ann Duck
Dec 16, 2024
Sally Duck, a thirty-nine-year resident, died at her home on Tobin Lane on the Upper Gunnison December 16, following a stroke.
Born July 7, 1931, in Rochester, New York to Charles and Margaret Shaw Brayer, Sally graduated from Fairport High School and received higher education from the University of Rockport, a New York State college. She taught elementary school at Rochester,...
Jessie Marie Weaver
Nov 15, 2024
Jessie Marie Weaver (Sullivan), daughter of Tom and Gladys Sullivan, was born March 14, 1938, in Gunnison Colorado at the Adams Ranch, which is now the John Wilson Ranch. As of 1991, the old white Ranch house, in which Jessie was born, still stood on the ranch, at the end of Main street. One of nine children, seven brothers and...
Ward Belfield Watt
Oct 27, 2024
Ward Belfield Watt
Ward Belfield Watt was a scientist and scholar with a passionate interest in natural history and evolution that started in his childhood, first collecting seashells, then butterflies around his local neighborhood. He was also an avid photographer and jazz clarinetist, later adding the banjo to his repertoire, and an enthusiast of fine wines. Known for his precise mind,...
John Wayne Stefanic
Oct 25, 2024
Gunnison native John Wayne Stefanic, born on June 13, 1948, peacefully passed away at home on October 25, 2024, the age of 76. John was a proud graduate of Gunnison High School, Class of 1966, and pursued his passion for mechanics at Lincoln Tech Automotive School in Denver.
In 1967, John enlisted in the United States Air Force, serving his country...
Polly Marjorie Spann
Oct 17, 2024
Polly Spann, 90, passed away peacefully on October 17, 2024, surrounded by
her family in her hometown of Gunnison, Colorado. Polly was born in Gunnison
on April 6, 1934, to Ralph and Majorie (Peck) Porter. She was a 1951 Graduate
of Gunnison High School.
Polly Porter married Lee Spann on March 1, 1953, where she dedicated her life
to supporting her family and their ranching...
Robert "Bob" Charles Niccoli
Sep 16, 2024
It is with tremendous sadness and overwhelming heartache that I must say farewell to my husband and lifelong partner of 41 years; the absolute love of my life, Bob Niccoli.
Robert Charles Niccoli (Bob), was born June 22, 1944, in Gunnison Colorado at the Gunnison Valley Hospital, to Charles (Sid) Niccoli and Justine (Jay) Niccoli and raised on the family cattle...
Melva Marie George
Sep 15, 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 Bathje
Aug 26, 2024
ARETY (HARBELIS) BATHJE, WAS BORN 11/23/1938 TO JOHN & ANTIOPI HARBELIS OUTSIDE CHICAGO, IL. SHE AND HER THREE SISTERS), AND MARY (NASSOS), STELLA (PIERCE), 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 TRAVELLED THE NATION WHILE BOB WAS IN THE ARMY. AFTER...
David Charles Winn
Aug 9, 2024
David Charles Winn died peacefully at home in Gunnison, Colorado on Friday, August 9th, 2024 of ALS. He slipped away painlessly 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....
Eugene "Gene" Clayton Estes
Jul 13, 2024
Eugene Clayton Estes of Crested Butte, Colorado passed from this life on July 13th, 2024 at the age of 83. Eugene (“Gene”) was born on August 22, 1940 in Newport, Arkansas to Nora Viola Jordan and Clyde Clayton Estes. In addition to Arkansas, the family also lived in Union County, Louisianna but moved to the Lenapah, Oklahoma area when Gene...
James "Jim" Cory
Jul 12, 2024
James "Jim" Cory passed away suddenly on July 12, 2024 at the age of 65. He is survived by his loving wife Sandy, children Blake (Becca), Brandon (Sarah) Kelly (Tony) and his first grandson on the way, all from Gunnison, CO. Siblings Mary, Peg (Reid), Sam (Liz), Pat (Debbie), Rose, Mike (Lynn), John (Sandra) and Ginger, along with 27 nieces...
David P. Vader
Jun 30, 2024
David P. Vader, born December 15th, 1958 to parents Joe and Levon Vader in Gunnison, CO - passed on June 30th, 2024 at his home in Gunnison, CO surrounded by family - from complications of Multiple Myeloma, which he battled for 13 years. David graduated from Gunnison High School in 1977 and immediately joined the United States Air Force, moving...
Robert John Wojtko
May 2, 2024
A celebration of life will be held Saturday, May 11, at 5:30 p.m. at Webster Hall for Robert J. Wojtko, who died May 2, seven years after a diagnosis of prostate cancer.
Bob was born in New York City in 1946 to Julius and Mary (Serine) Wojtko. He grew up in the city, graduating from Monsignor McClancy High School. He started...
Jan Mina Parker
Mar 12, 2024
Jan Mina Parker
August 22, 1963- March 12, 2024 On March 12, while backcountry skiing in the West Elk Mountains and in the arms of her husband, Jan died peacefully of natural causes.Jan led a multi-dimensional life packed with interests and accomplishments: she had a successful career in electrical engineering before retiring in 2019; Jan traveled and experienced Europe and the Americas;...
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