Obituaries
Era Louise Johnston
Mar 1, 2026
Era Louise Caviness Johnston
Louise was born in Uravan CO—now a ghost town! on June 25, 1957, to Louis Caviness and Daisy Mestler. She was the youngest of ten children—Patti, Lee, Teddi, Coral, Russ, Thelma, Bill, Danny, and Terry. She grew up in Grand Junction and it was there that she met the love of her life Jack (John) Johnston. They...
Thomas Standard
Mar 1, 2026
Thomas Aden Standard passed away peacefully on March 1, 2026, at the VA Hospital in Grand Junction, Colorado. He was 92 years old. A celebration of life will be held at Bookcliff Baptist Church in Grand Junction, on March 20th at 10:30am.
Tom was a consummate storyteller, and he lived 92 years' worth of good ones. Born during the Great Depression...
Rhea Dawn Roberts
Feb 28, 2026
Rhea Dawn Roberts, age 70, passed away unexpectedly, leaving behind a family who loved her deeply and will miss her more than words can express.
Rhea Dawn Roberts, born November 11, 1955, in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, passed peacefully surrounded by her loving husband and children. In those tender, tearful moments, filled with love for one another and for her, she was...
Leland Roy Mow
Feb 27, 2026
Leland R. Mow (Bud), 71, of DeBeque, Colorado, passed away on February 27, 2026.
Leland was born on November 15, 1954. He proudly served his country in the United States Army. Throughout his life, he worked in the oil and gas industry and later owned and operated his own food truck. He was known for his strong work ethic and independent...
Manuel Joseph Renteria
Feb 27, 2026
Manuel Joseph Renteria, 75, passed away on February 27, 2026, following a long illness.
Manuel was born in Grand Junction, Colorado, to the late Jacinto and Sarah Renteria. He attended Grand Junction High School and remained a proud member of the Grand Junction community throughout his life.
Manuel dedicated 46 years of his life to his career as a journeyman painter. In...
Robert Eugene Harris Jr.
Feb 27, 2026
Robert “Bob” Eugene Harris Jr., born on August 1, 1954, in Fairfield, Ohio, to Wilamina and Robert Harris Sr., passed away surrounded by the people he loved most in his home on February 27, 2026.
Bob was a beloved figure in his community, known for his passion for sports memorabilia and his cherished Harley motorcycles. Standing at an impressive 6’8”, his...
Frederick Anthony Gallegos
Feb 24, 2026
Frederick Anthony Gallegos, beloved husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, and friend, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, February 24th, from cardiac arrest at his home in Fruita, Colorado. He was 63 years old.
Known to the people who loved him as Freddie, Fred (or Tony), Dad, Grandpa, GrandFred, and often “Big Head Fred,” he left this world the way he lived in...
Joseph Kenneth Stegeman
Feb 23, 2026
Joseph Kenneth Stegeman was born on 12-9-70 to Joseph and Jacqueline Stegeman in Longmont CO. He finished high school and graduated in 1990. He is preceded in death by his parents and sister Janell. He is survived by his wife Ginger, sister Jennifer and lots of nieces, his nephew and friends.
Joe was a gentle giant. He never complained about anything...
Sylvain Lee Renick Thompson
Feb 20, 2026
Born on April 6th, 1948, Sylvain (Bud) L. Thompson, Navy Veteran, loving husband, father and grandfather, debarked from the train of life due to cancer on February 20th, 2026. He leaves behind his loving wife and companion of 55 years, Jan Thompson, along with his son Rick Thompson and daughter Kristen Thompson (Harrison), in addition to five grandchildren and three...
John Lloyd Moseman
Feb 20, 2026
After a lengthy and amazing battle with an incurable disease, John Lloyd Moseman passed away, at his home in Grand Junction, on February 20, 2026 at the age of 74.
John was born on November 2, 1951 in Sidney Nebraska to Leonard John Moseman and Kathryn Louise Moseman. John's father passed in a plane crash when John was 25, and his...
Carolyn Sue Bosch
Feb 20, 2026
Carolyn Sue Bosch (Koch) passed away on February 20, 2026, at 82 years old. She was born on September 6, 1943, in Higgins, Texas, to Fred and Karolina (Meller) Koch. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and follower of Christ.
She met the love of her life, Harold Bosch, when she was 13. They were later married and were...
Christine Marie Wilson
Feb 19, 2026
Christine “Chris” Wilson, 61, of Grand Junction, CO passed away after a brief illness she incurred while battling terminal brain cancer on February 19, 2026, at St. Mary’s Hospital. She was born in Lamar, CO in 1964 to Lynn and Verna Holmes. She was the last born of four and was quite a surprise! This led to sharing the bond...
Barbara Jean Gravgaard
Feb 18, 2026
Barbara J. Gravgaard (Ceglowski) passed away peacefully on February 18, 2026. Born in Bottineau, North Dakota, to Everett G. Fairweather and Lila Acheson, Barb lived a full life defined by love, family, and quiet strength.
She is survived by her cherished children, Mark Ceglowski, Jana Anderson, and Scott Ceglowski; her 15 beloved grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren, who were the light of...
Doris Ann Woods
Feb 18, 2026
Born on December 10, 1943, in Fresno, CA, Doris Proctor-Woods (nee Jonas) wasted no time making life interesting. Her childhood in Bridger, Montana, was a whirlwind of mischievous adventures shared with a lively crew of cousins — a training ground for a lifetime of spirited escapades.
In early adulthood, she packed up her charm and wit and moved to Denver, Colorado,...
Johnny Wayne Raglin Jr
Feb 17, 2026
Johnny W. Raglin Jr. aka “JJ”, 35, passed away on February 21, 2026, leaving behind the family he loved deeply and wholeheartedly.
Born on June 19, 1990, in Lubbock, Texas, JJ later built his life in the Vail Valley of Colorado, where he moved with his wife and children. There, he worked hard, raised his family, and created a home filled...
Joyce Serrano
Feb 17, 2026
Joyce was born in Fruita CO, on July 15th, She Lived with her grandparents until she was 7 years old.
She then went to Santa Fe, New Mexico to live with her parents and siblings. She was preceded in death by her parents Joe D. Serrano and Ida C. Serrano, her siblings Dolores Contreras, Joseph Serrano and Stella Luciano, and daughter,...
Levi Anthony Trujillo Sr.
Feb 15, 2026
Levi Trujillo Sr., born on November 30, 1954, passed away on February 15, 2026, after a long and courageous battle with cancer.
Levi was born to Sally and Abel Trujillo, who preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Gilbert Trujillo, and his sister, Loretta Martinez.
He is survived by his loving children, Rebecca Trujillo and Levi...
Adam Gentzler
Feb 15, 2026
Adam was born in Delta, CO at Delta County Memorial Hospital on January 6th, 1986. Adam left us unexpectedly in the early morning hour of February 15th, 2026. He was 40 years old. Adam's early years were in Crawford, CO. In 1990 his family moved to Paonia, CO where Adam attended school from kindergarten to graduation from Paonia High School,...
Susan Ann Williams
Feb 14, 2026
Susan Ann Williams, 78, of Grand Junction, passed away on February 14, 2026, from complications of a terminal illness. She fought until the very end, facing her illness with remarkable courage, grace, and determination.
Susan was born on December 17, 1947, in Sterling, Colorado, to Eva and Jack Williams, both of whom preceded her in death. She was the eldest of...
Sammy E. Moncrief
Feb 14, 2026
Sam Moncrief passed peacefully on Saturday, February 14, 2026 at his home surrounded by family. Sam was born March 2, 1951 and raised by Deloris and Lawrence Stieb. Sam was loved by everyone he came in contact with. He had lifelong friendships that are a testament to the man he was. Sam had the best sense of humor and truly...
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