Donald Nick DeJulio
Marriages
Elaine Peterson - February 1964
Obituaries
The Daily Sentinel page 6A - December 20, 2023
It is with great sorrow
we announce the passing
of Donald Nick DeJulio
of Montrose, CO. Donald
passed away on Monday
December 11th, 2023, surrounded by his loved ones.
Donald was born in
Montrose, CO to Josephine
and James DeJulio on
October 8th, 1936. In
February 1964 Donald
married Elaine Peterson, they were married for 53 wonderful years. Donald was a proud Italian descendant of a
hardworking farming family. His first job was selling cars
for Perry Flanigan in Montrose. He then moved to Grand
Junction, CO and worked at Franks Lounge bartending and
was the manager of the Royal Inn. He met his wife Elaine
in Grand Junction and later moved back to Montrose where
they purchased the Chipeta Café and DeJulio’s Restaurant,
Lounge and Nightclub. Donald later opened a bakery at
Mike’s Market in Montrose and was known for his famous
breads, coconut macaroons and other various baked goods.
Donald and Elaine were active members of the community
and always willing to give a hand to those less fortunate.
Donald was a devoted and proud family man.
Donald is proceeded in death by his wife Elaine DeJulio,
Father James Dejulio, Mother Josephine DeJulio, and
brother Bob DeJulio.
Donald is survived by sister Irene Anders. Children
Troy Dejulio, Anthony DeJulio, Nicole Johnston and husband Mike Johnston, Angelo DeJulio, and wife Kelley
DeJulio. Grandchildren Ashley Roberts, and husband Beau
Wildenhain, Alana David and husband Jerad David, Sophia
DeJulio, Jackson DeJulio and Jessica Minerich, and Grace
DeJulio. Great grandchildren Reese Wildenhain, Reagan
Wildenhain, Dawson David, Hudson David, Mason David,
and Dani Mae DeJulio.
A visitation will be held on Tuesday December 19th
from 6:00 to 7:00 PM with a rosary to follow at Crippin
Funeral Home.
A Funeral Mass will be held at 10 AM Wednesday
December 20th in Montrose, CO at St Mary’s Catholic
Church. Burial will follow at the Montrose Cedar Creek
Cemetery.
The family of Donald wish to extend their sincerest gratitude to Hope West Hospice and Dialysis Clinic
Incorporated. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to
Hope West.
Crippin Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements
