Obituaries

Andrew Fortunati

Andrew Fortunati

Aug 13, 2024

Andrew Fortunati, 47, passed away in August 2024, leaving behind a legacy of love, adventure, and service. Andrew was a devoted father to his three children, a cherished brother to his two brothers and three sisters, and a friend to many. Born with a passion for exploration, Andrew spent his life seeking out new experiences and embracing the beauty of...

Justin David Dutra

Justin David Dutra

Aug 12, 2024

Justin Dutra, 36, of Missoula, Montana passed away Monday, August 12, 2024. Online condolences may be left at gardencityfh.com.

 Justin David Dutra, son of Lori Dutra, was born January 9, 1988 in West Covina, California. 

Justin graduated from Heritage High School in 2006, then enlisted in the United States Marines and was honorably discharged after his service was completed.

He graduated from Missoula...

James F. Voll

James F. Voll

Aug 11, 2024

James Ferdinand Voll, 83 of Missoula, MT passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on Sunday, August 11th 2024.

James was born at home in Carson, ND on April 15, 1941 to Elsie and Ferdinand Voll. He was the third child of four. He graduated from Carson High School where he was a member of the basketball...

Robert Edwards

Robert Edwards

Aug 11, 2024

Robert J. Edwards, 55, passed away on Sunday, August 11th, at Community Hospital, after a brief illness. He was surrounded by his family and friends, who all loved him dearly.

Rob was born in Bozeman, MT, on September 8, 1968, to Bill and Judy Edwards. When he was very young, the family moved to Missoula, where he lived for the...

Twyla Johnson

Twyla Johnson

Aug 11, 2024

Loving mother, wife, sister and daughter, Twyla Jane Johnson, 54, of Seeley Lake, Montana passed away August 11, 2024 at St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula. Twyla was born on October 18,1969 in Rugby, North Dakota to Curtis and Patricia Knight. As a child she was educated in the Glasgow Public School system. Growing up Twyla admired her Dad's passion for...

Michael Pecarich

Michael Pecarich

Aug 10, 2024

Michael E. Pecarich

Michael E. Pecarich, 96, of Missoula passed away on August 10th, 2024 in his home at The Springs at Missoula. Michael was born on November 5, 1927, in Globe, Arizona to Joe and Katie Pecarich. Katie Mikich immigrated to Butte Montana from Bribir, Yugoslavia in 1925 where she married Joe Pecarich.

After a short stay in Butte, the family...

Caleb Boelman

Caleb Boelman

Aug 10, 2024

Caleb Bruce Boelman, 32, passed away at his home in Butte, late Saturday night, August 10, 2024. He left behind an ocean of loved ones—his husband—Doug Ingraham and the two boys they fostered, his parents—Tom and Meg, four siblings—John, Jacob, Hannah, and Esther, “adopted brother” (AKA Best Friend) Cooper Meyers, a grandmother—Shirley Boelman, two aunts—Cindy Biggerstaff and Judy Boelman, his...

Prosper Paul

Prosper Paul

Aug 9, 2024

Prosper Frederick Paul, 92, of North Little Rock, Arkansas passed away on August 9, 2024. He was born on July 31, 1932 in Mansfield, Massachusetts to the late Alexander Paul and Blanche Dion. Prosper was preceded in death by his parents and a nephew, David.Prosper was a member of Rotary International and had a career in the hospitality industry. He...

Delena "Dee" Bishop

Delena "Dee" Bishop

Aug 8, 2024

Delena Bishop, 75, of Missoula passed away Thursday, August 8, 2024 at home surrounded by loved ones. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, August 16, 2024 at Garden City Funeral Home with a reception to follow. Burial will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, August 16, 2024 at the St. Mary’s Cemetery Annex. Online condolences may...

Michael Hamilton

Michael Hamilton

Aug 5, 2024

Michael (Mike) Lee Hamilton

 Mike Hamilton, 73, of Missoula passed away on Monday, August 5, 2024 at home, of natural causes. 

 Mike was born June 26, 1951 in Deer Lodge, Montana to Marleen and Martin (Spike) Hamilton. Mike attended Victor High School where he played basketball and football, and excelled in sports.

 He quit high school at the end of his sophomore year...

Joanne Long

Joanne Long

Aug 3, 2024

On Saturday, August 3, 2024, Joanne G. Long passed away peacefully, surrounded by family in Missoula, Montana, at the age of 92. Joanne was the loving wife of “Jack” Howard Long and the mother of Debra Long and Terri Long McGillis. She was born on December 9, 1932, to Glen H. Ailport and Elsie Naomi Swanson Ailport. As the fourth...

Charles Waugh

Charles Waugh

Aug 2, 2024

Charles Benjamin Waugh, known as "Chuck" to some family and "Ace" to friends, died on August 2, 2024 from Multiple Systems Atrophy, which he had struggled with for the last six years.

Charles was born November 29, 1953, the fourth son of Helen Gawronski Waugh and Floyd Waugh, in Mt. Clemens, Michigan. He attended a one-room school for elementary K-8th grade,...

Dirk Nyquist

Dirk Nyquist

Jul 31, 2024

Dirk Nathaniel Nyquist, age 62, of Anaconda and Missoula, MT, passed away on July 31, 2024.

Dirk was born on June 25, 1962 to parents Carly Franklin Nyquist and Donald Herbert Nyquist in Anaconda, MT. Shortly after Dirk graduated from Anaconda Sr. High in 1980, he joined the US Air Force. During his 8-years of military service, he was stationed primarily...

Jacqueline Venard

Jacqueline Venard

Jul 31, 2024

Jacqueline (Jacquie) Serene Ainsworth Venard, 42, of Philipsburg, Montana, passed away on July 31st, 2024. A fiercely strong woman who unapologetically forged her own path, defying conventional norms with unwavering authenticity, Jacquie leaves behind a legacy of impact on those whose lives she graced with her presence. Jacquie was an avid reader and writer, and her love of story led...

Baron Walraven

Baron Walraven

Jul 31, 2024

In Loving Memory of Baron John-Lee Walraven

On the 31st of July 2024, a silent whisper echoed through the halls of the Community Medical Center in Missoula, Montana. A whisper that marked the arrival and departure of a soul too heavenly for Earth, Baron John-Lee Walraven’s time on this earth has left a lasting imprint on the hearts of his adoring...

John Clements

John Clements

Jul 29, 2024

John Andrew Clements, 37, of Anaconda, MT passed away on Friday July 29, 2024 peacefully at home.

John was born on November 28, 1986 in Rochester, NY to William Clements and Deborah Marin Hursh. He grew up on a cul de sac in Penfield NY. His house bordered 10 square miles of forever wild forest, and at a young age he...

Donald Dennis Meyers III

Donald Dennis Meyers III

Jul 29, 2024

Donald (Doni) Dennis Meyers III (The Third)

Born December 29th, 1974 Died July 29th, 2024

Survived by his parents: Donald D. Meyers Sr. And Carole L. Meyers and his Children: Donald JM. Meyers (Dylan Lutz) & Shawna and his granddaughter Leah and brothers: Craig K. Meyers and Aaron J. Meyers (AJ) and sisters: Ashley Meyers & Shawna Charly and his Aunties: Patrica...

Joan Adams

Joan Adams

Jul 27, 2024

Joan Adams, 91, of Missoula passed away Saturday, July 27, 2024 at Village Health and Rehabilitation. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, August 15, 2024 at Christ the King Catholic Church with a reception to follow. Inurnment will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, August 15, 2024 at the Western Montana State Veterans Cemetery....

Glenda Smith Bauer (Hawkins)

Glenda Smith Bauer (Hawkins)

Jul 27, 2024

Glenda Ella Hawkins-Smith died July 27, 2024 with her family by her side. She was born on March 15, 1961 in Medford, Oregon to Robert & Sarah (Baker) Hawkins. She attended school in Yaak, Philipsburg, and Seeley Lake, MT. She graduated from Seeley-Swan High School. Her early years were spent taking care of children at the Community Hospital Staff Daycare....

Ruby Charlene Duncan

Ruby Charlene Duncan

Jul 24, 2024

Ruby Charlene Duncan (Wortham) age 83, passed away peacefully July 24, 2024, at her son Danny and daughter in law Mary Jo's home in Missoula, Montana from dementia related illness.

Charlene was born on December 13, 1940 in Kinta Oklahoma to parents Ben and Lula Mae Wortham. She was one of six girls and two boys.

The family lived in Oklahoma until...

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