Obituaries

Michele Nicoli

Michele Nicoli

Mar 16, 2025

Michele Nicoli, age 63, passed away peacefully at her home in Aurora, Colorado, on Sunday, March 16, 2025.

She was born on June 9, 1961, in Los Angeles, California, to Alfred and Rachel Brown. Michele was the loving wife of John Blake Bulsterbaum. She was preceded in death by her father, Alfred Brown, and her sister, Susan Larsen.

Michele grew up in...

Konea Raye Robbins

Konea Raye Robbins

Mar 15, 2025

On Saturday, March 15, 2025, our beloved mother Konea Piffer Robbins, passed away peacefully in her sleep. She was 84 years old.

Konea was a wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, cousin, sister, friend and neighbor. No one can match her giant heart. She loved the babies most of all, holding and rocking them. She was beloved Grandma Koko to her grandchildren and...

Frank Roger Little

Frank Roger Little

Mar 15, 2025

Our wonderful father, F. Roger Little, departed this life on Saturday, March 15, 2025, with his children at his side. Roger was born at home in South Denver on July 11, 1932, to parents A.J. and Mable S. Little. The family moved to Leadville, Colorado, in 1944, then returned to Denver for a short time before moving to Fruita, Colorado,...

Duane Van Sickler

Duane Van Sickler

Mar 14, 2025

Duane Van Sickler, age 68, passed on March 14th, 2025. He was born on August 26, 1956 to Helen and Maynard Sickler. He attended Douglas County High School in Castle Rock, CO, and received his GED in 2013 in Grand Junction, CO.

Duane attended Lutheran Church and School of Messiah where he was an elder for several years.

Duane was the owner...

Harlow Clayton Medill

Harlow Clayton Medill

Mar 14, 2025

Harlow Clayton Medill, 93, died March 14, 2025, in Grand Junction, Colorado, from complications of a brief illness.

He was born November 2, 1931, in Pueblo, Colorado, he was the son of the late Ralph & Katie Medill.

Harlow graduated from Rye High School and was a veteran of the U.S. Army, having served during the Korean war.

After returning he worked at...

Penny Lynn Hopkins

Penny Lynn Hopkins

Mar 14, 2025

Penny Lynn Hopkins

March 12, 1947 - March 14, 2025

Penny Lynn Schieck was born on March 12, 1947 to Emmitt and Maxine Schieck in Casper, Wyoming. She was the third of four children, having two older brothers and a younger sister. She grew up in Casper and Graduated from Natrona County High School in 1965. She met John Hopkins at Casper...

Betty Rae Jones

Betty Rae Jones

Mar 14, 2025

Betty Rae Jones passed away March 14 at the age of 95. 

She was born in Craig, Colorado to Raymond Plattner and Ella (Cook) Plattner on January 22 1930. She is preceded in death by her husband Doug Jones, son Ralph Jones, son in-law Tom Barclay and two great grand daughters Alisha and Ariana Babcock. 

She is survived by her son Gordon...

Devin William Paraday

Devin William Paraday

Mar 13, 2025

Devin William Paraday, age 20, passed away on March 13th, 2025, after a brief illness. He was born in Alamosa, CO on September 15th, 2004, to Marvin and Michelle Paraday-Bibeau. He was employed in the food service industry for 3 years then moved into the sales industry for a short time. Devin was an avid hunter, fisher and video gamer....

Rocky Wayne Fox

Rocky Wayne Fox

Mar 11, 2025

With solemn reverence, we commemorate Rocky W. Fox, who peacefully passed away on March 11, 2025 at the age of 67 at St. Mary's Hospital. Rocky was born in Cotulla, Texas November 11, 1957. He was the son of the late Alby Fox and Jessie Carns. Rocky was a veteran of the U.S. Army having served as a sergeant. He...

Florence Louise Oest

Florence Louise Oest

Mar 10, 2025

Florence Louise Oest, 87 died March 10, 2025, following a long illness

Born December 22, 1937, in Clark Co. She was the daughter of Calvin R. Blakeman and Deltha G Blakeman (Butts).

She graduated from a small high school in Colorado with only 10 classmates. Several years later (with three kids), she returned to school and earned an associate’s degree.

She was a...

Vicki Ann Erwin

Vicki Ann Erwin

Mar 9, 2025

Vicki Ann Erwin, 66 died Sunday March 9th following a long illness.

She was born on October 12, 1958, in Dayton, Ohio to Carl and Marie Frasier Sr.

Vicki graduated from Trotwood Madison high school in Trotwood, Ohio.

The family moved to Grand Junction, Colo. in 1978 where She met her husband of 45 years in the spring of 1979, and they married...

James Robert Hesse

James Robert Hesse

Mar 9, 2025

James Robert Hesse, age 90 died 09.March 2025 following a brief illness.

Born June, 28th 1934 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, he was the son of the late Claude and Helen Hesse.

Jim graduated from the University of Minnesota in 1960.

He was a Corporal who served in the US Army.

Jim was a retired Farm and Ranch Broker who sold Agricultural Real Estate and Water...

David James Scott

David James Scott

Mar 9, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of David James Scott, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, coach, teacher, and friend. Dave passed on March 9, 2025, surrounded by his family. Born in Denver, CO, on April 6, 1957, to Robert and Julia Scott, Dave lived a life full of passion, dedication, and love.

Dave shared 46 wonderful years...

Susan Jane Ottman

Susan Jane Ottman

Mar 8, 2025

Susan Ottman went to her heavenly home in the early hours of March 8, 2025, suddenly and unexpectedly. Her warmth, kindness, and welcoming spirit touched countless lives, and she will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing her. Our family and the community will never be the same without her radiant smile and loving presence.

Born on November...

Sharon Janet Scariano

Sharon Janet Scariano

Mar 6, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of Sharon Janet Scariano's passing on March 6, 2025. Sharon, aged 72, passed peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Texas on August 14, 1953, to Edgar and Melva Jones, Sharon lived a life full of love, laughter, and adventure. She cherished her time spent with family, friends,...

Dallas Lee Groves

Dallas Lee Groves

Mar 5, 2025

Dallas Lee Groves

August 25, 1945 - March 5, 2025