Obituaries

Frances Loreen Gardner

Frances Loreen Gardner

Jun 3, 2025

Frances Loreen Gardner, 78, a longtime resident of Fruita, Colorado, passed away on June 3, 2025, in Sedona, Arizona.

She was born in Leadville, Colorado, on September 6, 1946, to Gilbert V. and Mary T. Baca. She was the fourth of seven children. She graduated from Center High School, where she was a cheerleader and was voted Head Girl.

Soon after graduation,...

Dominic Ricardo Roberts

Dominic Ricardo Roberts

Jun 11, 2025

Dominic R. Roberts, born on September 17, 1972, passed away peacefully on June 11, 2025, at the age of 52.

Dominic was a skilled mechanic with a special love for old Dodge trucks. He had a gift for bringing engines back to life, and an artist’s soul that found its way into every detail of his work—whether on a canvas or...

Joylyn Jane Ragland

Joylyn Jane Ragland

Jun 23, 2025

Joylyn Jane Ragland, 64, passed away the 23rd of June 2025, suddenly following a long illness. Born the 7th of August 1960 in Odessa, Texas, she was the daughter of Troy Jordan and Joy Jordan. Joylyn graduated from Odessa High School and later received her associate’s degree at Midland College, in Midland Texas. 

She had been employed at Walmart as a...

Ronald Glenn Taylor

Ronald Glenn Taylor

Jun 18, 2025

Ronald Glenn Taylor, 83, of Grand Junction, passed away peacefully on June 18, 2025, at Community Hospital, with his daughter by his side. Born in Grand Junction on March 25, 1942, Ron spent most of his life in Plateau Valley where he grew up working with his father, Glenn Taylor, at Valley View Jerseys, a dairy farm outside of Molina...

Edith May Hall

Edith May Hall

Jun 17, 2025

Edith May Hall was born on January 2, 1941, in Fairbury, Nebraska, to Harry Adolph Leff and Gertrude Marie Leff (Meester). She passed away on June 17, 2025, in Grand Junction, Colorado.

Edith had a lifelong love for horses, pansy flowers, drawing, painting, her computer, and fossil hunting. She volunteered at the Dinosaur Museum, where she enjoyed helping remove bones from...

Jo Ann Smith

Jo Ann Smith

Jun 17, 2025

Our beloved JoAnn died peacefully on the morning of June 17, 2025, at Mantey Heights Rehabilitation and Care Center, in the care of HopeWest Hospice. She was born April 28, 1943, in Denver, to William (Bill) and Georgia Hewitt. When she was 5 days old, she moved to Victor, CO, and she graduated from Cripple Creek/Victor High School in 1961....

Maryann M Webster

Maryann M Webster

Jun 17, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved and beautiful MaryAnn M. Webster, who was called home by Jehovah on June 17, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. MaryAnn was born on September 9, 1946, in Taos, New Mexico.

She was the cherished daughter of the late Bernabe Lopez and Corina Martinez of Chamisal, New Mexico,...

Mathew Robert Halterman

Mathew Robert Halterman

Jun 16, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved Matthew on June 16, 2025 after a long illness. He left us for Heaven, to dance in the streets with abandon... something he was always a little too serious to do here on Earth. 

Born Matthew Robert Halterman to parents, Robert and Janice Halterman in Grand Junction...

Lindsay Rae Hamilton

Lindsay Rae Hamilton

Jun 16, 2025

Lindsay Rae Hamilton never forgot anyone she met and if you were lucky enough to have met her, she was simply unforgettable.

Lindsay passed away on June 16, 2025, at the age of 39.

The girl with a twinkle in her eye, an enthusiastic wave, and an eager invitation for you to meet her mom and dad, her dog, brother and all...

Michael Edward Langan

Michael Edward Langan

Jun 14, 2025

Michael Edward Langan, 65, a loving husband, father, brother, uncle and cherished friend, died June 14, 2025, in Grand Junction, Colorado. He was born December, 3rd 1959, in Kansas City, Kansas, the son of the late John Langan and Agnes Carr Langan.

Michael attended Saint Petersburg Catholic High School, Saint Petersburg Junior College and went on to receive his bachelor’s degree...

Joe Galen Kennedy

Joe Galen Kennedy

Jun 11, 2025

Joe Galen Kennedy, a distinguished individual who touched the lives of many, passed away on June 11, 2025, at the HopeWest Care Center following a brief illness. Born on September 21, 1946, in Altus, Oklahoma, Galen's journey through life was marked by his dedication to family, his career, and his passions.

Graduating from Longview High School in Texas, Galen furthered his...

Stella Dean Forney

Stella Dean Forney

Jun 10, 2025

Stella Forney was born April 1, 1935 in Tahlequah, Oklahoma to George C, & Laura Bell Mckinney Diller. She passed away peacefully June 10, 2025 at Hope West in Grand Junction.

Stella went to and graduated from Central high school in 1954 her senior year (after coming from Texas), she was voted best personality at Central. Stella met Gene Forney at...