Obituaries
Diane Baldwin
Jul 7, 2026
Diane Baldwin, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, nurse, and faithful servant of Jesus, went home to be with Jesus on July 7, 2026, at the age of 70.
Diane was born on September 18, 1955, in Oakes, North Dakota, to Vernon Sr. and Vira Doty. From an early age, she possessed a compassionate heart and a desire to care for others. She...
Linda Vaughn
Jul 7, 2026
Linda Vaughn
December 9, 1952 to July 7, 2026
Linda Vaughn, 73, of Fruita, Colorado, passed away peacefully on July 7, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.
Born on December 9, 1952, in Fruita, Colorado, Linda spent her life in the community she loved. She will always be remembered for her kindness, her strength, and the unconditional love she gave to...
Bryson Jacob Thomas
Jun 30, 2026
Bryson Jacob Thomas, age 24, is resting in eternal peace. Though his time with us was far too short, the love, laughter, and memories he shared will live on in the hearts of all who knew him.
Bryson was born on October 1, 2001, at St. Mary's Regional Hospital in Grand Junction, Colorado, and passed away on June 30, 2026, at...
Virgil Sterry
Jun 29, 2026
Virgil Sterry, 76, of Grand Junction, Colorado, passed away on 06/29/2026. Born on 06/27/1950 to Juanita and Rex Sterry in Rifle. Virgil Sterry lived a life marked by his dedication to his family, his love for classic cars, and the outdoors.
He graduated from Mesa State College and built a career in mechanics on the Railroad. Outside of work, Virgil loved...
John Cedric Campbell Mathewson
Jun 29, 2026
On June 29, 2026, John Cedric Campbell Mathewson passed away peacefully at the HopeWest Care Center in Grand Junction, to be reunited with Joan, his loving wife of 60 years who passed away almost 10 years ago. He will be greatly missed by his sons John and Eric and their families, Darlene Leinberger, his caregiver, as well as his many...
Alexander William Muth
Jun 29, 2026
Alexander William Muth, 56, Grand Junction, Colorado, died Monday June 29, 2026, at St. Mary's Hospital, Grand Junction, CO, with his loved ones by his side.
Alexander was born June 4, 1970, son of Herbert and Elsie (Craib) Muth. He attended school in Pembina, North Dakota, graduating in May 1988. He served in the US Army Reserve 1988. He was a...
Alene Elizabeth Inman
Jun 29, 2026
Alene Elizabeth Inman (Stocks) was born in Moab, Utah on November 19, 1952. She graduated from Grand County School District in 1971. She worked at Choice Hotels International for 8 years and retired in 2020. Hobbies include crocheting, cribbage, hiking and baking. She was an amazing cook and loved feeding others and giving them a place to stay. She loved...
Jayne Beth Dehart
Jun 24, 2026
Jayne Beth DeHart, 73, of Glade Park, Colorado, passed away from natural causes at St. Mary’s Hospital on the evening of Tuesday, June 23, 2026. She was born July 18, 1952, in Columbus, Indiana, the daughter of Sheldon Eugene and Eleanor Martha Elizabeth (Snyder) Mizer.
Jayne attended Ball State University and majored inSociology. Ultimately, this inspired her to return to school...
Roy F. Trice
Jun 23, 2026
Roy Frederick Trice, Sr. passed away peacefully in his home on June 23, 2026, in Grand Junction, Colorado at the age of 97.
Roy was born January 19, 1929, in Snyder, Texas, to Jeff Frederick Trice and Mary Ceora Head Trice. Roy was an only child.
Roy married Roberta Joyce Mezo on May 28, 1950 in Sweetwater, Texas. Roy then joined the...
Violeta Arongante Inks
Jun 21, 2026
Violeta (Violy) Inks, 71, of Grand Junction, CO was called home by her beloved Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on June 21, 2026. She transitioned peacefully at home with family by her side.
Born on May 5, 1955, in Balamban, Cebu, Philippines, Violy was the second eldest of eight children, a natural nurturer who became a second mother to her younger...
Trina Lynn Ulibarri
Jun 20, 2026
Trina Lynn Ulibarri, 54, passed away peacefully on June 20, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.
Born on September 4, 1971, in Grand Junction, Colorado, she was the daughter of Joseph P. Ulibarri and Martha Kay Ulibarri. Trina graduated from Central High School in 1989 and went on to work as a Pharmacy Technician. Trina had a deep love...
Eugene L. McMurray II
Jun 16, 2026
Eugene Leonard “Skip” McMurray II, passed away peacefully on June 16, 2026, just days before his 82nd birthday.
Skip was born on June 19, 1944, in San Francisco, California. As a young child, his family relocated to Fort Worth, Texas, where he spent his early years. In 1991, Skip made Rifle, Colorado, his home, where he became a familiar face throughout...
William Niles
Jun 15, 2026
Bill Niles had a great day. On June 15, 2026 at age 78, Bill enjoyed Monday with Carol and one of his ten grandchildren. He used the day to serve those around him, enjoyed a good bowl of ice cream with blueberries, and settled down for an evening with the Rockies. In the top of the 8th, Bill enjoyed a...
Ernest Trujillo
Jun 14, 2026
Ernest (Ernie) Trujillo, age 85, died on June 14th, 2026.
Born September 17th, 1940 in Rocky Ford, Colorado, he was the son of Joe Trujillo and Benita Gonzales.
Ernest attended Rocky Ford Junior/Senior High School in Rocky Ford, Colorado.
He was a veteran of the US Navy, and was enlisted for four years.
Ernie had moved to Grand Junction, CO in 1967, where he...
Hilda Morales-Landeros
Jun 14, 2026
Hilda Morales-Landeros, 61, of Grand Junction, CO passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family and close friends. She spent many months in the loving and wonderful care of her son, Edwardo and her sister Josefa.
Hilda was born in Chihuahua, Mexico in 1965 to Virgina Ponce and Dolores Morales. Hilda moved to Oregon as a teenager and met her husband and...
Cecilia Montano Sandoval
Jun 13, 2026
Cecilia Montano Sandoval, 87, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother lost her courageous battle with cancer on June 13, 2026. She was born November 22, 1938 in New Mexico, and moved with her husband, Alex, to the Grand Valley in 2021 to be closer to family.
Cecilia was preceded in death by her husband of 68 years, Alex; her parents,...
Ernest Valencia
Jun 13, 2026
Ernest Rolondo Valencia passed away at the age of 56 on 6/13/26 with his family surrounding him following a diagnosis of cancer and failed treatment.Born 8/30/69, he was the son of Jose Ernest Valencia and Juanita Lydia Valencia of Fruita, Colorado.Ernest graduated from Emanuel Christian Academy as Valedictorian, where he also worked to keep their bus running.
Ernest worked many jobs....
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