Obituaries
Albert "Glenn" Boelke
Nov 22, 2024
Glenn Boelke passed peacefully from this world on November 22, 2024, aged 88. Glenn was born in Welland, Ontario Canada to the Rev Albert and his wife Lillian Boelke on March 29, 1936. Glenn was the youngest of five children. His family moved to Buffalo, New York where he became a naturalized citizen of the US. Eventually his family moved...
Ameralis Christina Lovato
Nov 20, 2024
Ameralis Christina (Segafredo) Lovato
Passed away peacefully on the night of 20 of November 2024 in her specially tailored home that she had customized to fit not only all of her special needs but in the home she loved so much that he was even able to have her final wishes of being able to enjoy her deepest desire to continue...
Dale Jeanne Bailey
Nov 20, 2024
Dale Jeanne Bailey, beloved wife, mother, and friend, passed away peacefully on November 20, 2024, at the age of 78. Born in Minnesota on March 7, 1946, of Jeanne V. Blair and Darrell T. Love, Dale lived a life full of love, laughter, and generosity that touched everyone around her.
Dale was a woman of many talents and passions. She found...
Shirley Faye Myers
Nov 19, 2024
Shirley Faye Myers passed into the hands of our Lord on November 19, 2024, with her family present. She was born at home on May 20, 1935, in Delta, Colorado to Henry and Tennessee Bowers.
In June 1953, Shirley married Avon Myers of Eckert, Colorado. They were blessed with three daughters, Theresa (Murl) Seeley, Jeanette (Bobby) Mayer and Donna(Steve) Barden.
Shirley was...
Richard Craig Dujay
Nov 18, 2024
With immense pride and deep sorrow, we will celebrate the life of Richard Craig Dujay on December 12. Rick was a wonderful husband to Robin Dujay for 39 years or, as Rick would say in his ever-optimistic way, beginning our 40th year together.
Using a story that Rick’s mother loved to share, Rick, his brother David (Sheila) Dujay, and his sister...
Fred L Snyder
Nov 18, 2024
Fred was born on March 31, 1940, to Edgar and LaRue Snyder in Rifle, CO. He grew up with his siblings, Pat, Don, Calvin, and Jerry in Rifle and New Castle and graduated from New Castle High School in 1959. He joined the Marine Corps on April 30, 1962, and served for 3 years. Fred met Charlotte on a blind...
Karen Sue Garcia
Nov 16, 2024
In true Karen fashion, she composed her own obituary but we, Paula and Wendy, thought she deserved a little better send off. We hope she doesn’t mind. Karen was born in Denver, Colorado and spent her childhood in northeastern Colorado before settling on the western slope in the mid 70’s. Throughout her life, Karen worked in a variety of jobs;...
Helena Antionette Strand
Nov 16, 2024
Our beloved Toni died very suddenly from Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia on November 16, 2024. Her son Jay and husband John were with her continually for the five days she was receiving tender and professional care provided by HopeWest Hospice.
Toni is survived by her husband John, son Jay, daughter Tara, Joe her son-in-law and her two grand-children, Etta and Henry. Tara...
Dennis Henry Epp
2024
Dennis H. Epp
Sunrise: March 1938
Sunset: November 2024
Dennis “Denny” Epp was born on Long Island, New York, to Dorothy (Wilson, deceased) and Gustave Epp (deceased). Through no circumstance he created, Denny was separated from his biological family and grew up on a working boys’ farm. (Dorothy later married Warren Zeh (deceased), who became the main paternal figure in Denny’s adult life)....
Gene Ortiz
Nov 15, 2024
Gene Ortiz, aged 82, passed away peacefully on November 15 ,2024 at HopeWest in Grand Junction, Colorado. He was preceded in death by his parents, older sister Martha and his son Darin. Gene was born on June 10, 1942, in Cory Colorado, to Manuel & Ermalinda (Herrera) Ortiz.
He was a proud resident of Paonia Colorado. He married Marilyn Emmons on...
Frederick Albert Gladstone
Nov 15, 2024
Frederick Albert Gladstone age 102 died November 15th 2024 at Ferris Hospice Care Center in Grand Junction, CO. Born June 15th 1922 in Niagara Falls, New York. He was one of three sons born to Arthur Gladstone and Albina Cheney. He enlisted in the Canadian Army since, the United States had not entered the 2nd World War at the time...
Travis Sterling Wear
Nov 12, 2024
Travis Sterling Wear passed away peacefully at his home on November 12th. Travis was born October 23rd, 1974 in Glenwood Springs Colorado. He later moved as a young child to Clifton Colorado where he grew up. He attended Palisade High School and later went on to trade school and received a certificate in computer technology. He moved to Delta Colorado...
Lenard Dwayne Smith
Nov 11, 2024
“I have been to the Mountain, and the mountain has been to me”
Lenard Dwayne “Smitty” Smith
November 1 1945 – November 9 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Lenard on Nov 9th, 2024. Born on Nov 1st, 1945, in San Rafael, California, Lenard lived a life filled with love, dedication, and purpose.
Lenard was a loving father...
Robert Charles Boos
Nov 9, 2024
Robert Charles Boos age 73 died Saturday, November 9, 2024 following a brief illness. Born June 22, 1951 in Detroit, Michigan, he was the son of Raymond and Agnes Boos. Robert graduated from Fostoria high school as well as Tiffin College in Fostoria, OH. He was a veteran of the US Navy having served during the Vietnam war. Robert had...
Naomi Dawn Chacon
Nov 9, 2024
Naomi Dawn Chacon passed away unexpectedly at the age of 32 on November 9, 2024.
She was born January 6, 1992, in Grand Junction, Colorado to John Chacon and Kimberly Beldon both currently reside in Grand Junction, Colorado.
Naomi attended Grand Junction High School, R-5 High School, and Colorado Mesa University in Grand Junction, Colorado.
Naomi most recently managed an office for a...
Joe J Martinez
Nov 8, 2024
Joseph Julio Martinez, age 73, passed away on November 8th, 2024, in Grand Junction, following a brief illness.
As many of you know, Joseph was most commonly known as “Joe.” He was born on March 31st, 1951, in Grand Junction, Colorado, at St. Mary’s Hospital on Colorado Ave. He would tell you he was the first baby born there. He worked...
Allen Dale Lundy
Nov 7, 2024
Allen Dale Lundy also known as Grandpa Alligator age 73 passed away November 7th, 2024. Born June 7th, 1951 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Grand Junction, Colorado and brought to his families home at the Picture Ranch in Clifton. He was the son of Raymond “Dale" Lundy and Evelyn “Joni” Stewart. Al graduated and attended Grand Junction High School and...
Donald Dean Waller
Nov 6, 2024
Donald Dean Waller passed away at 84 years of age, on November 6th, 2024 at the Ferris Care Center (HopeWest) in Grand Junction, CO. Don was born on July 24th, 1940 in Barron, Wisconsin. He was the son of the late Pete and Ruby Waller of Chetek, Wisconsin.
Don graduated from Chetek High School and was a four year Veteran of...
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