Bruce Chuchuru

Bruce Chuchuru obituary, Montrose, CO

Bruce Chuchuru

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Montrose, CO

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Bruce Chuchuru Obituary

Visit the Crippin Funeral Home - Montrose website to view the full obituary.

Bruce Chuchuru of Montrose, Co. passed away on Friday, September 19,2025. Bruce is preceeded in death by Bernard and Virginia Chuchuru. Bruce is survived by his wife of 25 years, Robin Chuchuru (Hranchak), his brother Kent Chuchuru and wife Marilyn and his two sisters, Debra Chuchuru of Phoenix, Az. and Vicki Scott (Ron) of Phoenix, Az. Bruce had two adopted sons, Doug Chuchuru of Westminster, Co and Lindsay Passmore of Silt, Co., as well as multiple grandchildren and great grandchildren.      

For the last 50+ years Bruce owned and operated a very successful business in Montrose, Co. called Chuchuru's Backhoe and Dozer. He could run any piece of equipment set before him. As a young boy his family raised sheep in the Cimmaron. Dad had him on a tractor when he could reach the pedals. He loved going to the hills, camping, four wheeling in the roughest terrain he could find, and a big, juicy steak. He enjoyed cruises and trips with his wife, and going to Con-Expo every 3 years. If you had Bruce as a friend, you had a true friend. The world lost a wonderful husband, friend and just all-around special person. He will be deeply missed by all who were blessed to have known him.

A Celebration of Life will be held October 18, 2025, at the shop between 2pm-5pm.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Crippin Funeral Home - Montrose

802 Main Street, Montrose, CO 81401

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Upcoming Events

Oct

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Celebration of Life

2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

the shop

Montrose, CO

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