Obituaries
Elaine Angela Davis
Dec 8, 2023
Elaine Angela Davis ,age 66 passed 12/08/23 following a lengthy hospital illness.
Born 2/17/57 in Grand Junction,Colo. Elaine was daughter of the late Amelia (Mollie) Colunga-Zentmyer and Edward Zentmyer of Fruita, Colo.
Elaine graduated from Grand Junction High School and was a homemaker and a caregiver to many. During her life she participated in several church organizations ,The National...
Kent Franklin Kehler
Dec 7, 2023
Kent F. Kehler, age 93 of Grand Junction CO passed away at home under hospice care. Kent was born in Monte Vista Colorado to Clyde and Mildred (Helmick) Kehler. He grew up in Center Co on the family farm until his high school years when his father moved the family to California, where Kent graduated from high school. After graduation...
Priscilla Capen Inks
Dec 6, 2023
Priscilla C. Inks, 86, of Grand Junction, CO, accepted her invitation to The Great Reward on December 6, 2023.
Priscilla is survived by sister, Elizabeth Ann Browning of Wheatland, WY, Children: Robert (Karen) Hensley III of Dorris, CA; Debra Penny of MI; Denise Murphy of Grand Junction, CO; James (Violeta) Inks of Grand Junction, CO; and Jeffrey...
Leslie Melchor
Dec 6, 2023
Leslie “Les” Melchor, Age 60, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Wednesday, December 6, 2023 at St. Lukes Presbyterian Hospital after a long battle of liver disease.
Born August 5, 1963 in Grand Junction, CO to Frankie and Mary Melchor, Leslie was the youngest of their four children.
Les graduated from Central High School in Grand Junction, CO in...
George Eric Lund
Dec 5, 2023
Obituary for George Eric Lund
George was called home to be with the Lord Dec. 5, 2023 and is at peace. He was born onJanuary 19, 1946 in Denver and later adopted by Merle and Evelyn Lund. He grew up inPaonia, Colorado and attended college in Pueblo where he received a degree in DieselMechanics. He met Pat on a blind...
Jack David Camp
Dec 4, 2023
Jack David Camp, 82, of Grand Junction, CO, passed away on December 4, 2023. He is survived by his children Earl (April), of Craig, Dave, of Craig, Cheryl, of Craig, Mike (Tonya), of Billings, Dale (Andrea), of Craig, his partner, Marie Rader, of Grand Junction, his nieces and nephews, 11 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death...
Jerry Allen Bartley
Dec 1, 2023
Jerry Allen Bartley, July 29, 1935 – December 1, 2023
Jerry Bartley was born in Nebraska, July 29, 1935 to Wayne & Helen (Benesh) Bartley. Along with his older brother Wayne, he was raised in South Omaha, a melting pot of many eastern European immigrants. His childhood memories, filled with pride and nostalgia, recalled running along the catwalks at the...
Dale D. Park
Dec 1, 2023
Dale Park was called home by his Lord to Heaven on December 1, 2023. He was 83 years old. Dale was born on December 30, 1939, to Oliver & Rheba (Adams) Park in the family home on Orchard Mesa. A lifelong resident of the Grand Valley, Dale attended area schools and graduated from Grand Junction High School in 1957. Subsequently...
Martha Pitts Reece
Dec 1, 2023
Martha Jean Pitts Reece, 86, of Grand Junction, Colorado, passed away Friday December 1, 2023, in Grand Junction, CO. Born May 10, 1937, and raised in Catawba County, N.C., she was the daughter of the late James and Ethel Pitts.
Martha graduated from Fred T. Foard High School in 955 and earned a degree in accounting from Lenair...
David Lawrence Iiams
Dec 1, 2023
David Lawrence Iiams, 86 of Fruita Colorado, went to be with the Lord on Friday, December 1, 2023. David was born on November 18, 1937 and was raised in Creston, Iowa. He had been employed as a carpenter in the construction industry for a number of years.
David is preceded in death by his parents, sister Carol, son John,...
Ennis Ray McDaniel
Dec 1, 2023
Ennis "Ray" McDaniel, born December 12th, 1936, passed away on December 1st, 2023. Ray was born in Sheffield, AL to Theodora Almyra and Fred Pelter McDaniel.
Ray graduated from Phillips Highschool in 1955. He went on to serve in the United States Air Force at Lockland Air Force Base in San Antonio, TX. He served in Germany and England during...
Mary Pearl Huston
Nov 30, 2023
Mary Pearl Huston
November 30, 2023
Mary Pearl Huston, age 90, passed away peacefully on November 30, 2023 at the Beehive Assisted Living Facility in Grand Junction, Colorado. Mary was born during the depression on October 25, 1933 in a tent on the Mississippi River in Monroe County, Illinois. Her parents were Alfred and Alberta (Wanick) McCarty.
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Walter C Nielson III
Nov 30, 2023
In loving memory of Walter C. Nielson III, who departed from this world on Thursday, November 30th, 2023, in Grand Junction, CO. Walter's presence was a beacon of love and dedication, leaving behind a profound legacy that will be cherished by those who knew him.
Walter is survived by his beloved family: his son Tyler Nielson, daughter Ciara Nielson,...
Maxine Leone Klaich
Nov 29, 2023
Maxine Leone (Elledge) Klaich died November 29, 2023, in Grand Junction, Colorado. She was born November 25, 1934, in Denver Colorado, to William and Nelle (Eyerly) Elledge. Her older brother Bob is deceased, and her younger brother Sid lives in Mesa, Arizona. Maxine’s early years were in the Denver area until moving to Grand County where she attended and graduated...
Joe Merced Suarez III
Nov 28, 2023
Joe Merced Suarez III, age 56 died November 28th, 2023, following a thirteen-year battle of muscular Dystrophy.
Born April 24th, 1967, in Quantico, Virginia, he was the son of Joe Merced Suarez Jr. of Grand Junction, Co and the late Olivia Sosa Ramirez.
JoJo successfully completed his academic journey, graduating from Gallup High School and the University of New...
Lawrence Michael Archuleta
Nov 26, 2023
On November 26, 2023 surrounded by his family Lawrence “LA” Archuleta started his journey to meet his sister Berna “B” in Heaven.
Born on July 22, 1975 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Larry (Veronica) Archuleta and Paula (Manuel) Robles. He spent most of his childhood and teen years in Salt Lake City, Utah before moving to Grand Junction, Colorado....
Arla Lynn Trout
Nov 26, 2023
It is with heavy hearts that we announce and celebrate the remarkable life of Arla Lynn Trout. On November 26, 2023, at St. Mary's Hospital in Grand Junction, Colorado, Arla passed peacefully on her own terms, surrounded by her sister Scarlett, daughter Donita, and granddaughters Raigan and Halle. She spent her last few days with them making memories to...
Gabriel Anthony Lopez
Nov 24, 2023
Gabriel Anthony Lopez was born on June 27, 1992 at St. Mary's Hospital in Grand Junction, CO. He spent most of his life around the Grand Valley area. On November 24, 2023 he died unexpectedly at the age of 31, in Colorado Springs, CO. Services will be at Brown's Cremation and Funeral Service, 904 N 7th Street, Grand Junction, CO 81501...
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