Obituaries
Jerald Jack Sowers Sr
Mar 28, 2024
Jerald “Jack” Sowers, Sr., 78, of Rifle, Colorado passed away peacefully with family by his side on March 28, 2024. Jack was born in Lafayette, Indiana on June 9, 1945 to Harold and Frances Sowers. Jack and his twin sister, Jerry, were the youngest of five children. Jack joined the U.S. Army in 1963, just shy of his 18th birthday. He...
Carolyn Gayle Barrett
Mar 27, 2024
Carolyn Gaye Barrett, 70, of Fruita passes away Wednesday, March 27, 2024 at home in Fruita.She was born October 14,1953 in Missouri, daughter if Richard E Lee Barrett and Kathleen Nadine (Davis) Barrett who preceded her in death. She worked for many years in nursing as a CNA / Medical Assistant. She was a graduate of Capitol City Junior College.She...
Linda Ruth Lucero
Mar 26, 2024
Linda Ruth Lucero passed away on March 26, 2024, at the age of 74 in Grand Junction, Colorado. She was born on May 13, 1949, in Denver, Colorado. Linda will be dearly missed by her loved ones.Linda was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grand mother. She loved spending her time with her family she loved with all her heart....
Theodore Salazar
Mar 26, 2024
Theodore Salazar, (Also known as Ted, Papo and Lolo) 93, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, March 26, 2024.Born June 17, 1930, in Park View New Mexico, he was the son of the late Onesimo and Virginia Salazar.He was a veteran of the US Army from February 1951 until he was Honorably discharged in October 1956.Ted married Louisa...
Vernon Dwayne Cadman
Mar 25, 2024
Vernon entered this world on December 6, 1958, at the doctor's office in Uravan, Colorado. He graduated from Nucla High School. He enlisted in the U.S. Army as a Food Service Specialist. Completed training at Ft. Knox and Ft. Lee, before being stationed at Ft. Benning. During his time at Ft. Benning, he met and married his wife Sandra, who...
Helen Louise Abernathy
Mar 24, 2024
Helen Louise Abernathy, age 89, died March 24, 2024 following a sudden illness.
Helen was born November 27, 1934 in Forrest, LA. She was the daughter of the late Moody and Estelle Harris.
Since she got married before she graduated high school, she made it a private goal to have her diploma before the last of her five children finished school. She...
Eugene Roger Wilson
Mar 22, 2024
Eugene Roger Wilson age 69 died 22nd March, 2024 following an 18 month courageous battle against mesothelioma cancer.
Born October 10, 1954 in Denver Colorado he was the son of the late Orville and Frances Wilson.
Gene graduated from Tracy High in Tracy California.
He was a veteran of the US Navy having served during the Vietnam war.
Gene retired from the VA Hospital...
Marianna Rice
Mar 21, 2024
Marianna Rice passed away at her home on Thursday, March 21, 2024 in Grand Junction, Colorado at the age of 87. She was born on November 7, 1936 in Nucla, Colorado to Arthur and Kittie Mae Enstrom. She grew up on the family ranch with her brother, Herbert Enstrom. Donald Rice and Marianna were married in 1956. She graduated from...
Stephen Minor Reay
Mar 21, 2024
Stephen Minor Reay went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, March 21, 2024, after a long battle with Parkinsons. He was 79.
Steve was born in Dayton, Ohio, on February 19, 1945, to father, James Aloysious Reay and mother, Dixie Marie (Minor) Reay. Steve graduated from Monte Vista High School in 1963. He graduated from Adams State College...
Meredith Lynne Salens
Mar 19, 2024
Meredith Lynne Salens, age 62, recently of Grand Haven, Michigan, passed away unexpectedly on March 19, 2024 while vacationing in Colorado.
Meredith was born on October 27, 1961 in Goldsboro, NC to the late Richard and Frances (Potts) Thomas. She was one of five children; Russell Thomas (Madison, MS) her older brother, her twin sister Allison Weeks (Houston, TX) and her younger sister Nikol Grant (Phoenix, AZ) and younger brother Gerald Grant (Winter Park, FL).
After Meredith graduated from...
Tamy Shawn Neal
Mar 17, 2024
Tamy Shawn Neal, age 65, died March 17th, 2024, following illness.
Born September 3rd, 1958, in Fullerton, California, she was the daughter of the late Evan Neal and Ella “Mabes” Larson.
Tamy graduated the California School for the Deaf in Riverside, CA.
After moving to Colorado from California, Tamy had been employed as a laundry technician at the Grand Junction Regional Center through...
Cheryl Kay Stevens
Mar 15, 2024
It is with so much love and heartache that we honor the memory, and celebrate the life of Cheryl Stevens. She is greeted at Heaven’s Gate by her grandmother, her parents, and her baby girl.
Survived by her life love, Gregory Stevens; children Darrell Rea, Kristin Catbagan, Jonathan Krzysiak, and Miranda Gaddy; her sister, Brenda Loback; 5 grandchildren, and countless friends...
Maria Cruz Herrera-Mendoza
Mar 15, 2024
Nuestra querida María Cruz “Tita” Herrera fue llamada a casa de nuestro Padre Celestial, el viernes 15 de marzo del 2024. Nació el 3 de mayo de 1925 en Cueramaro, Guanajuato, hija de José Herrera y Virginia Mendoza. Su verdadera alegría y felicidad era servir a Dios y estar con su familia. Fue una persona amable y sencilla y todos los que...
Richard Lee Sanchez
Mar 13, 2024
Richard Lee Sanchez July 6, 1943 - March 13, 2024 Richard L. Sanchez passed peacefully from this life and into the safe and loving arms of Christ on March 13, 2024. Though Richard had no surviving family members, he had many friends whom he considered his family. Richard was an outgoing, friendly person who enjoyed being in the company of people. He had...
Robert Eugene Schneller
Mar 12, 2024
Robert E. “Bob” SchnellerBob Schneller was born in Los Angeles, California July 9, 1935 to Matthew James and Mary Jane Schneller. Bob passed away peacefully on March 12, 2024 at his home, surrounded by immediate family in Grand Junction, Colorado.Bob was always active and enjoyed staying busy. He lived a life full of achievements and adventures. He was a loving father raising two...
William Charles Fenstermaker
Mar 10, 2024
William “Bill” Charles Fenstermaker passed away on March 10, 2024, due to natural causes following multiple illnesses. Bill led a remarkable life as a self-employed professional and world-renowned artist and fly tier for over three decades.Throughout his career, Bill created numerous pieces for private clients, including collaborations with Jonas Brothers. His passion for art extended beyond his personal work, as...
Robby W Casper
Mar 10, 2024
Born in Baltimore, Maryland to John Casper and Anita Sidener Casper. Anita and Robby moved to Grand Junction. Robby graduated from Grand Junction High School. Robby had various jobs and adventures over the years. He made many friends along the way. He entered Hospice March 5, 2024 and passed March 10, 2024. He is survived by his Mother Anita Sherry,...
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