Obituaries
Frank Joseph Chiaro Jr.
Jan 24, 2026
Frank Joseph Chiaro, Jr., fondly known to his family and friends as Sonny, passed away on January 24, 2026, after a long illness. Sonny was born in Grand Junction on August 3, 1943, to Frank and Jenny Chiaro and made Grand Junction home for most of his life.
He graduated from Grand Junction High School in 1962 and attended college at...
Scott James Whiteman
Jan 17, 2026
Scott James Whiteman, age 35, died peacefully at HopeWest on January 17, 2026. Scott was born on February 28, 1990 in Grand Junction, CO to Mike and Debbie Whiteman. Scott graduated from Central High School in 2008 and went on to graduate from Colorado Mesa University with a Bachelor's Degree of Science in Psychology. While going to college, Scott worked...
Matthew Martin Moschetti
Dec 1, 2025
Matthew was one of a kind — a little wild, endlessly fun, and full of heart. He loved fishing and being outdoors, where he found peace and joy. He enjoyed a good game of foosball and had a playful competitive spirit. Above all, Matthew adored his dogs, who were truly family to him.
A devoted family man, Matthew was a father,...
Howard Eugene Beam
Jan 25, 2026
Howard (Sonny) Eugene Beam, 79, a resident of Grand junction passed away on January 25, 2026. He was born on September 24, 1946, to Charles and Addie Beam in Aurora, CO. His family traveled to various places within Colorado as his father worked in construction. He graduated Hinkley High School in Aurora May 1965 and joined The United States Marine...
Mary Jane "Janie" Gartner
Jan 23, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our mother, Mary Jane “Janie” Gartner. Janie passed away peacefully at Larchwood Inns on January 23, 2026.
Born and raised in Fall City, Nebraska. Janie then moved to Lincoln, Nebraska and graduated as a dental hygienist, where Janie met the love of her life, her late husband Thomas Ludwig Gartner....
Glenn Leon Holmes
Jan 15, 2026
Glenn Leon Holmes, lovingly known as Pig Pen, Drill Boss, and Papa, passed away on January 15, 2025, in Grand Junction, Colorado, at the age of 54. He was born on January 5, 1972, in Liberal, Kansas.
Glenn lived life loud, extreme, and unapologetically full throttle. A true hell-raiser with a heart just as big as his personality, he was known...
Francisco David Pubillones
Jan 15, 2026
Francisco “Frank” David Pubillones, age 76, passed away on January 15, 2026, after a long battle with multiple health challenges, including cancer, with heart failure ultimately being the cause of his passing.
Frank was born on December 29, 1949, in Guantánamo Bay, Cuba, to Francisco Pubillones Sr. and Raquel Gonzalez. As a child, he came to the United States through the...
Winifred Lee Hanson
Jan 15, 2026
In Loving Memory of
Winifred “Winnie” Lee Hanson
August 2, 1935 – January 15, 2026
Winifred “Winnie” Lee Hanson passed away peacefully on January 15, 2026, at the age of 90. She was a devoted wife, beloved sister, mother, grandmother, great‑grandmother, and cherished friend whose warmth, generosity, and unwavering love touched everyone she met.
Born in Douglas, Arizona to Fred and Georgia Roberta (Franklin)...
Jack D Mayhew
Jan 14, 2026
Jack (John) Daryl Mayhew, 83, of Grand Junction, Colorado, passed away January 14, 2026. Born in Moab, Utah, Jack was the son of E.J. and Helen Mayhew. He lived across the western United States and spent five meaningful years living abroad. Jack worked as a geologist, a career that was also his passion, and he was known for his kind,...
Tami Laurette Brueggeman
Jan 9, 2026
Tami Laurette Brueggeman, 48, passed away peacefully on January 9, 2026. She was born on October 25, 1977, in Burbank, California, and was a beloved daughter, sister, aunt, and friend whose joyful spirit touched countless lives.
Tami was the cherished daughter of Carol and Walter Brueggeman of Grand Junction, Colorado. She was preceded in death by her sister, Julie Brueggeman. She...
Leslie Ann McDonald
Jan 7, 2026
Leslie Ann McDonald (Pierce) of Grand Junction, Colorado, age 64, unexpectedly passed away on January 7, 2026 from a very brief illness.
Leslie was born December 29, 1961 in Wilmington, Delaware to Taylor Cooling Pierce and Helen Pierce (Pavlik) who both preceded her in death.
Leslie graduated from Mount Pleasant High School in Wilmington, Delaware, then moved to Fort Collins, Colorado where...
Gilbert Leon(Lee) Martin
Jan 6, 2026
Gilbert Leon (Lee) Martin made his transition peacefully at home on January 6, 2026 surrounded by family and his little yorkie Gypsy.
I want to know if you can see beauty even when it is not pretty every day. Lee was born in Artesia, New Mexico on February 8, 1945, to Wallace B and Catherine Martin. He saw beauty in the...
Betty A. Patton
Jan 4, 2026
Betty Ann (Howard) Patton, age 87, of Grand Junction, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 4th, 2026.
Betty was born on November 2nd, 1938, in Carbondale, Kansas.
Betty was a deeply loving and loyal daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend. She loved reading mystery novels, collecting lighthouse figurines, and bowling with friends and family. Betty was also one of the...
Ben Donald Sellers
Jan 2, 2026
Ben Donald Sellers, age 95, passed away peacefully on January 2, 2026, at HopeWest Hospice surrounded by his loving family.
Ben was born on October 26, 1930, in Hayden, Colorado to Ben and Mary Sellers. He attended Mesa College, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree. Mesa College also introduced him to Patricia (Patti) Pinkerton and they married September 2, 1951. They...
Dane David Meisenheimer
Dec 31, 2025
Dane passed away peacefully at home on New Years eve, 2025, with his brother Dana, Dana's kids and his best friend Ric Beldon at his side. He valiantly battled prostate cancer for years and true to his nature, he chose to leave under his own terms. He was the kindest, most generous of souls who will be deeply missed.
Dane was...
Frances Ruth Hayes
Dec 25, 2025
Frances Ruth Thomas Hayes was born April 9th, 1935, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Denver, Colorado to Francis John Thomas and Victoria Ruth (Worden) Thomas. She lived in various places such as Truth and Consequence NM, Estes Park Colorado, and Lakewood Colorado. Afterwards, continuing her education at the University of Colorado for her freshman year and the University of Northern...
Beth Lorraine Thornburg
Dec 24, 2025
Beth Lorraine (Nice) Thornburg died on December 24, 2025 in Grand Junction, CO after a short illness. Beth was born on May 18, 1945 to Warren Merle Nice and Mary Myrle (Howe) Nice at the Morrison City Hospital in Morrison, IL. Beth was the third of five children, and being the middle child, she wanted to be her own person....
Virginia Lea Pierce
Dec 23, 2025
Virginia “Ginger Lea Pierce, age 85, died December 23rd, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones.
Born September 27th, 1940 in Fruita, CO, she was the second child of Roy O. Pierce and Mary Pierce (Kuhlman).
As a lifetime resident of Fruita, she graduated from Fruita Union Highschool. She was well known for her infectious laughter and ability to recall days, places, and...
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