Obituaries

Jan 15, 2026

In Loving Memory of

Winifred “Winnie” Lee Hanson

August 2, 1935 – January 15, 2026

Winifred “Winnie” Lee Hanson passed away peacefully on January 15, 2026, at the age of 90. She was a devoted wife, beloved sister, mother, grandmother, great‑grandmother, and cherished friend whose warmth, generosity, and unwavering love touched everyone she met.

Born in Douglas, Arizona to Fred and Georgia Roberta (Franklin)...

Jan 14, 2026

Jack (John) Daryl Mayhew, 83, of Grand Junction, Colorado, passed away January 14, 2026. Born in Moab, Utah, Jack was the son of E.J. and Helen Mayhew. He lived across the western United States and spent five meaningful years living abroad. Jack worked as a geologist, a career that was also his passion, and he was known for his kind,...

Jan 13, 2026

Jan 9, 2026

Tami Laurette Brueggeman, 48, passed away peacefully on January 9, 2026. She was born on October 25, 1977, in Burbank, California, and was a beloved daughter, sister, aunt, and friend whose joyful spirit touched countless lives.

Tami was the cherished daughter of Carol and Walter Brueggeman of Grand Junction, Colorado. She was preceded in death by her sister, Julie Brueggeman. She...

Jan 7, 2026

Leslie Ann McDonald (Pierce) of Grand Junction, Colorado, age 64, unexpectedly passed away on January 7, 2026 from a very brief illness.

Leslie was born December 29, 1961 in Wilmington, Delaware to Taylor Cooling Pierce and Helen Pierce (Pavlik) who both preceded her in death.

Leslie graduated from Mount Pleasant High School in Wilmington, Delaware, then moved to Fort Collins, Colorado where...

Jan 6, 2026

Gilbert Leon (Lee) Martin made his transition peacefully at home on January 6, 2026 surrounded by family and his little yorkie Gypsy.

I want to know if you can see beauty even when it is not pretty every day. Lee was born in Artesia, New Mexico on February 8, 1945, to Wallace B and Catherine Martin. He saw beauty in the...

Jan 4, 2026

Betty Ann (Howard) Patton, age 87, of Grand Junction, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 4th, 2026.

 Betty was born on November 2nd, 1938, in Carbondale, Kansas. 

Betty was a deeply loving and loyal daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend. She loved reading mystery novels, collecting lighthouse figurines, and bowling with friends and family. Betty was also one of the...

Jan 3, 2026

Justin passed away peacefully January 3rd, 2026 from complications of cancer. Jay was born November 21st, 1945. 

Jay was the first born of 2 children. Jays parents were Emma and Justin Kirk. They lived in Gallop New Mexico. He grew up helping his father manage an Navaho trading post in the Gallop area. His friends were the native American kids. Jay...

Jan 2, 2026

Ben Donald Sellers, age 95, passed away peacefully on January 2, 2026, at HopeWest Hospice surrounded by his loving family. 

Ben was born on October 26, 1930, in Hayden, Colorado to Ben and Mary Sellers. He attended Mesa College, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree. Mesa College also introduced him to Patricia (Patti) Pinkerton and they married September 2, 1951. They...

Jan 1, 2026

Christopher Allen Beardsley, age 64, passed away on January 1, 2026, following a brief illness.

Born November 30th, 1961, he was the son of Edward Beardsley and Joan Haley.

He was employed as a Security officer at Mesa Mall in Grand Junction, CO since May 1998. He had also worked as an Animal Control officer in Grand Junction and Sunnyvale, California for...

Dec 31, 2025

Dane passed away peacefully at home on New Years eve, 2025, with his brother Dana, Dana's kids and his best friend Ric Beldon at his side. He valiantly battled prostate cancer for years and true to his nature, he chose to leave under his own terms. He was the kindest, most generous of souls who will be deeply missed.

Dane was...

Dec 28, 2025

Gloria Jean Miller passed away on Sunday, December 28, 2025, at the age of 81, surrounded by those who loved her. Gloria was a resilient, loving, and fiercely capable woman, a true jack-of-all-trades whose strength, generosity, and humor left a lasting impression on everyone she met.

Born on August 19, 1944, in St. Elmo, Illinois, to Joseph and Dorothy Severns. She...

Dec 25, 2025

Frances Ruth Thomas Hayes was born April 9th, 1935, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Denver, Colorado to Francis John Thomas and Victoria Ruth (Worden) Thomas. She lived in various places such as Truth and Consequence NM, Estes Park Colorado, and Lakewood Colorado. Afterwards, continuing her education at the University of Colorado for her freshman year and the University of Northern...

Dec 24, 2025

Beth Lorraine (Nice) Thornburg died on December 24, 2025 in Grand Junction, CO after a short illness. Beth was born on May 18, 1945 to Warren Merle Nice and Mary Myrle (Howe) Nice at the Morrison City Hospital in Morrison, IL. Beth was the third of five children, and being the middle child, she wanted to be her own person....

Dec 23, 2025

Virginia “Ginger Lea Pierce, age 85, died December 23rd, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones.

Born September 27th, 1940 in Fruita, CO, she was the second child of Roy O. Pierce and Mary Pierce (Kuhlman).

As a lifetime resident of Fruita, she graduated from Fruita Union Highschool. She was well known for her infectious laughter and ability to recall days, places, and...