Obituaries

Barbara Sue Sullivan

Barbara Sue Sullivan

Mar 3, 2025

Better known as Abuela, returned to the Ranch, Monday, March 3, 2025, following a brief illness. Born November 11, 1946, to Mary and David Kyle. Mom loved being outside, whether it be taking a walk with Miss James, hiking Serpents Trail, joining Tai Chi, or playing pickleball—she was always outside.

Mom is preceded in her death by her loving husband, John,...

Elidia Bera

Elidia Bera

Mar 2, 2025

With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Elidia Bera, who left this world on the morning of March 2, 2025, at the age of 84. She passed peacefully, surrounded by love, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, strength, and unwavering devotion to those she held dear.

Born on August 8, 1940, Elidia lived a life full of warmth and compassion....

Ronald Wayne VanHouten

Ronald Wayne VanHouten

Mar 2, 2025

Ronald Wayne VanHouten, age 76, died Sunday, March 2, 2025, due to cancer.

Ron was born March 3, 1948, in Mount Vernon, Ohio, to Wendell and Margaret VanHouten. He graduated from Mount Vernon High School and attended Electronics School in Akron, Ohio.

Ron was an electrician and HVAC mechanic at Mesa State College. He was an active member of Pear Park Baptist...

Randall Earl Burkepile

Randall Earl Burkepile

Feb 28, 2025

A father of two boys, a grandfather of one grandson and five granddaughters, a lifetime of being surrounded by love. At rest and peace, you are. No more pain, no more stress and sorrow. Your health is restored, your youth is renewed, and your tears are wiped away as you were received into your Loving Heavenly Father’s Hands, where you...

Louise E Caviness

Louise E Caviness

Feb 27, 2025

Louise E. Caviness, also known as Immer or Weeze, age 81, of Fruita, Colorado, passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, on February 27, 2025. Born on October 14, 1943, in Chicago, Illinois, Louise was an adored mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend whose warmth, kindness, and radiant smile touched the lives of all who knew her.

Louise lived in various places...

David Allen Conrad

David Allen Conrad

Feb 27, 2025

David Allen Conrad, Age 78, died February 27, 2025, following a prolonged illness. Born March 14, 1946, in Indianapolis, IN, he was the son of the late Ora A. and Beatrice M. Conrad.

David graduated from Southport High School, with a Bachelor of Arts from Indiana Central College, and later obtained 2 Master’s degrees from the University of South Florida. 

David was...

Nicholas John Young

Nicholas John Young

Feb 25, 2025

It is with profound sadness that I share the passing of my beloved brother Nicholas John Young who was taken from us too soon on February 25, 2025, at the age of 48. 

Nick brought immeasurable joy, light, and laughter into our lives with his kind heart, quick wit, and contagious smile. Nick was a loyal friend, son, brother, and cat...

Carla Yvonne Lorimor

Carla Yvonne Lorimor

Feb 25, 2025

Carla Yvonne Crawford passed away 25 Feb 2025 at St Mary’s hospital after a battle with cancer. Carla was born in Rifle, CO 01 July 1958 the last of three children born to David and Carol (Herwick) Crawford. 

Carla joined the Marine Corps in 1978 on the buddy system with her sister Debbie. Carla and Debbie went to boot camp in...

Denis Aloysius Cox

Denis Aloysius Cox

Feb 22, 2025

Denis Aloysius Cox, 64, died suddenly February 22, 2025 due to a hemorrhagic stroke at his home in Lake City, CO.

Denis was a graduate of JH Rose High School in Greenville, NC, where he was born & raised. He proudly served our country after high school in the Army. He became a jack of all trades, starting as a welder...

Vincon Claud David Jr

Vincon Claud David Jr

Feb 22, 2025

Vincon “Buddy” C. David Jr.

November 2, 1967 – February 22, 2025

Vincon “Buddy” C. David Jr., 57, passed away peacefully at home on February 22, 2025, with his loving wife by his side after a courageous battle with cancer.

Born on November 2, 1967, in Englewood, CO, to Carol “Cookie” Stafford and Vincon C. David, Buddy grew into a man known for...

Lyle Wayne Green Sr.

Lyle Wayne Green Sr.

Feb 21, 2025

Lyle Wayne Green Sr, 81, passed away Friday, February 21, 2025 in Grand Junction, Colorado with his wife of 60 years, Anita or “Love” as he so affectionately called her by his side. Wayne was a longtime resident of Rifle, Colorado where he and Anita raised their seven children; Lyle Wayne Green Jr, Curtis Green, Victoria Hylton, Kimberley Green, Brenda...

Sylvia Marie Bingham

Sylvia Marie Bingham

Feb 21, 2025

Sylvia Marie Bingham passed away on Friday, February 21, 2025 at the age of 91. 

The oldest of seven children, Sylvia grew up in Grand Junction, graduated from Grand Junction High School and attended Colorado University School of Nursing. It was there when she met her life partner, Martin “Bing” Bingham, on a blind date. They were married three months later...

Donald Gerald Lenard

Donald Gerald Lenard

Feb 20, 2025

Donald Gerald Lenard, age 82, passed away February 19, 2025.

 Born October 25, 1942 in Delta, Colorado, he graduated from Rifle High School and attended college at Mesa State. He was a retired railroader and rancher. He worked for the Rio Grande Railroad for over 40 years. He enjoyed riding and training horses, fishing and hunting. He loved country and gospel...

Richard John Pavol

Richard John Pavol

Feb 20, 2025

Richard J Pavol age 75 died on Feb 20th 2025. 

Born in Pueblo Colorado proceeded in death by his parents Al Pavol and Ann Pavol brother Al Pavol and sister Betty Miller. 

Survived by wife Kathy Pavol and daughter Rachel Arellano (Darrick Arellano) grandchildren Brittney Merten (Ian Merten) Daven Arellano great granddaughter Adalina Arellano. And extended family  

Rick was in the us...

Virgil E. Arment

Virgil E. Arment

Feb 20, 2025

Virgil Eugene Arment, 71, passed away Thursday, February 20th at home, with his wife, Lori, by his side.

Virgil was born on Sept. 1, 1953, in Red Rock, IA to Gerald and Anna Arment. The family soon moved to Grinnell, IA, where Virgil graduated from high school in 1971. He spent a year attending Iowa State University, before moving to Des...

MaryAnn Viviann Robles

MaryAnn Viviann Robles

Feb 19, 2025

It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of our mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend MaryAnn Robles at the age of 77. She passed away at home with her family by her side on February 19th 2025. 

MaryAnn was born on June 1st 1947 in Cortez Colorado to Tony and Julia Borrego. 

MaryAnn was the oldest of 6 children....

Gilbert Ronald Fuller

Gilbert Ronald Fuller

Feb 19, 2025

Gilbert Ronald Fuller, 79, passed away peacefully on February 19, 2025 at HopeWest in Grand Junction, Colorado, after succumbing to cancer. His wife, Susan and granddaughter Alice were at his side. 

Gilbert is preceded in death by his parents, and his brothers Glen and Grant. He is survived by his wife, Susan, his sister, Barbara Shurtz, brothers Gerald, Gordon, and Gene,...

Robert Darrel Peach

Robert Darrel Peach

Feb 19, 2025

Our beloved husband, father, and grandfather, Robert Darrel Peach, passed away on February 19, 2025, at the age of 88. Bob was born on November 24, 1936, in Grand Junction, CO to Franklin Joseph Peach and Rose Josephine Bochatay Peach. He grew up in the Appleton area and had a wonderful childhood. As an only child, Bob was surrounded by...