Obituaries

Earlene Joyce Marshall

Earlene Joyce Marshall

Feb 1, 2025

Earlene was born to Earl and Evelyn Reed in Los Angeles CA, February 10th 1937. She attended and graduated from Hawthorne High School in Redondo Beach CA. She she met Sonny (Harry) Marshall and were married July 30th 1955 in Long Beach CA. They moved to Grand Junction CO in 1957. Her husband and family meant everything to her, they...

Jahaziel Daniel Garcia Salamanca

Jahaziel Daniel Garcia Salamanca

Jan 31, 2025

Es con profunda tristeza que anunciamos el fallecimiento de Jahaziel Daniel Garcia Salamanca, nuestro querido niño de 10 años de edad que nos dejó demasiado pronto. Nacido el 4 de Agosto de 2014, Jahaziel trajo una inmensa alegría y amor a las vidas de todos los que lo conocieron.

Jahaziel tenía un vínculo extraordinario con su familia, especialmente con sus hermanos...

Richard Woods

Richard Woods

Jan 30, 2025

Richard Daniel Woods, (known as Dickie Dan in his younger years) age 80 died January 30, 2025, at home surrounded by his wife and two of his daughters, following a long illness.

Born July 24,1944 in Grand Junction, Colorado, he was the son of late parents Everett Carlos and Leona Claire (Hayes) Woods. Richard attended school in Montrose, CO. before moving...

Rod Leroy Sharpe

Rod Leroy Sharpe

Jan 30, 2025

It is with immense sorrow that the family of Rod Leroy Sharpe announce his passing on January 30th, 2025 at the age of 62. He was at home in Clifton, CO surrounded by his beloved wife and children when escorted home by angels. 

Rod was born on July 28, 1962 in Los Angeles, CA to Raymond and Linda. He spent his...

James Michael Didier

James Michael Didier

Jan 27, 2025

James Michael Didier was born in Chicago, Illinois January 23, 1950 and died in Grand Junction, Colorado 75 years and 4 days later.  His early years in the suburbs of Chicago were like most kids spent playing with his brothers and sisters and neighborhood friends. Though not a particularly enthusiastic student, he did attend the prestigious Chicago Art Institute.

He became...

Philip Jacob Breidenbach

Philip Jacob Breidenbach

Jan 27, 2025

09/27/1927 - 01/27/2025

Phil Breidenbach, age 97, of Grand Junction, Colorado passed away peacefully at his home under hospice care on January 27, 2025, surrounded by his family: daughter Melinda Catapano, his partner Michelle Dvoryak, and her son Michael Dvoryak.

Phil was born September 25, 1927 in Plankinton, South Dakota, to Philip Jacob Breidenbach Sr. and Clara (Johnson) Breidenbach. Raised in nearby...

MaryLou Ayers

MaryLou Ayers

Jan 26, 2025

Mary Lou Ayers, 80 years old, of Grand Junction, Colorado, passed away on January 26th.

She is survived by her husband, Bob, her daughters Bobbie, Billie, and Kimberly and her sister, Joy and brother, Richard. She also leaves behind several grandchildren and great grandchildren.

She will be fondly remembered and sorely missed.

No services will take place, as she requested, but we do...

Rebekah Sue Diedrich

Rebekah Sue Diedrich

Jan 25, 2025

Rebekah Sue Diedrich passed away unexpectedly at her home in Clifton Colorado on January 25, 2025, at the age of 49. She was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma on May 21, 1975. 

Rebekah was an extraordinary wife, mother, sister, daughter, aunt, mentor, teacher, coach, friend, and so much more to the people she knew and strangers she had yet to befriend....

Mary Whitney Fuller

Mary Whitney Fuller

Jan 22, 2025

Mary W. Fuller, born in Philadelphia, PA in 1931, passed away peacefully on January 22, 2025 at HopeWest Hospice Care Center in Grand Junction, CO. Mary was 93 years old. 

Mary was the first of two daughters born to Robert R. Henderson and Ethel S. Henderson (née Greiner), long-time residents of Philadelphia, PA. Ethel and Robert welcomed Mary into their lives...

Robert Cole Proctor

Robert Cole Proctor

Jan 22, 2025

Cole was born July 24, 1938, to Glen and Morine Proctor. He was raised in Meeker Colorado.

After graduation from Meeker High School, Cole joined the military. He served in the US Army with the 596 Transportation Company, 11th Airborne Division of the 7th Army; and was stationed in Munich Germany. Cole was honorably discharged.

While on duty with the Army Reserves...

Rose Ellena Widegren

Rose Ellena Widegren

Jan 19, 2025

Rose Widegren

January 25, 1946 – January 19, 2025 

Rose Widegren was born in the doctor's office in Hotchkiss, Colorado, on Jan. 25, 1946.

She was the third of five children born to her mother, Agnes Egger Welch, and her father, Augustine Guercio Welch, who worked in the mines in the North Fork Valley while the family lived in Somerset, in a tiny...

Henry Ferguson

Henry Ferguson

Jan 18, 2025

Henry (Bo, Hank) Ferguson, a beloved son, father, grandfather, uncle, and friend, passed away peacefully on January 18, 2025, at the age of 81. Born in Indiahoma, Oklahoma in 1943.

 Henry lived a full and vibrant life defined by love, dedication, and an unwavering passion for the Denver Broncos. 

After moving to Palisade Colorado in 1957 he was a Graduate of Palisade...

Frances Irene Rollaine

Frances Irene Rollaine

Jan 17, 2025

Frances “Fran” Rollaine passed away peacefully on January 17, 2025, in Grand Junction, Colorado, just days shy of her 96th birthday. Born on January 26, 1929, in Montrose, Colorado, Fran was the youngest of four sisters and grew up surrounded by love and laughter. 

In California, she met Jack, the love of her life. The two were married on Christmas Eve...

Corben William Buniger

Corben William Buniger

Jan 17, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Corben William Buniger, 20, of Fruita, Colorado. He was born on July 18, 2004, in Grand Junction, Colorado. 

Corben was a bright, gentle soul whose kindness and love touched the lives of all who knew him. Corben’s warmth, kindness, and caring nature were felt by all who knew him. He...

Marlo Dietrich Reimer

Marlo Dietrich Reimer

Jan 16, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Marlo Dietrich Reimer, a loving husband, father, grand father and great grandfather of Grand Junction, Colorado on January 16, 2025 at the age of 91. He was born on August 21, 1933. He was one of 9 children born to Dietrich and Nellie Reimer, Mennonite farmers of Newton, Kansas....

Abigail Shealeen Crespin

Abigail Shealeen Crespin

Jan 15, 2025

Abigail Shealeen Crespin, Age 36 passed away January 15, 2025 following a sudden illness.

Abby was born on December 10, 1988, in Grand Junction, CO. She was the daughter of Charles Mark Ross and Kristie Dee Ross of Grand Junction, CO.

Abby was friendly, outgoing, sweet, and strong.

She was a dedicated mom, a loving wife, an amazing friend, and a sweet soul.

Abby...