Obituaries
Gene Ortiz
Nov 15, 2024
Gene Ortiz, aged 82, passed away peacefully on November 15 ,2024 at HopeWest in Grand Junction, Colorado. He was preceded in death by his parents, older sister Martha and his son Darin. Gene was born on June 10, 1942, in Cory Colorado, to Manuel & Ermalinda (Herrera) Ortiz.
He was a proud resident of Paonia Colorado. He married Marilyn Emmons on...
Frederick Albert Gladstone
Nov 15, 2024
Frederick Albert Gladstone age 102 died November 15th 2024 at Ferris Hospice Care Center in Grand Junction, CO. Born June 15th 1922 in Niagara Falls, New York. He was one of three sons born to Arthur Gladstone and Albina Cheney. He enlisted in the Canadian Army since, the United States had not entered the 2nd World War at the time...
Travis Sterling Wear
Nov 12, 2024
Travis Sterling Wear passed away peacefully at his home on November 12th. Travis was born October 23rd, 1974 in Glenwood Springs Colorado. He later moved as a young child to Clifton Colorado where he grew up. He attended Palisade High School and later went on to trade school and received a certificate in computer technology. He moved to Delta Colorado...
Lenard Dwayne Smith
Nov 11, 2024
“I have been to the Mountain, and the mountain has been to me”
Lenard Dwayne “Smitty” Smith
November 1 1945 – November 9 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Lenard on Nov 9th, 2024. Born on Nov 1st, 1945, in San Rafael, California, Lenard lived a life filled with love, dedication, and purpose.
Lenard was a loving father...
Robert Charles Boos
Nov 9, 2024
Robert Charles Boos age 73 died Saturday, November 9, 2024 following a brief illness. Born June 22, 1951 in Detroit, Michigan, he was the son of Raymond and Agnes Boos. Robert graduated from Fostoria high school as well as Tiffin College in Fostoria, OH. He was a veteran of the US Navy having served during the Vietnam war. Robert had...
Naomi Dawn Chacon
Nov 9, 2024
Naomi Dawn Chacon passed away unexpectedly at the age of 32 on November 9, 2024.
She was born January 6, 1992, in Grand Junction, Colorado to John Chacon and Kimberly Beldon both currently reside in Grand Junction, Colorado.
Naomi attended Grand Junction High School, R-5 High School, and Colorado Mesa University in Grand Junction, Colorado.
Naomi most recently managed an office for a...
Joe J Martinez
Nov 8, 2024
Joseph Julio Martinez, age 73, passed away on November 8th, 2024, in Grand Junction, following a brief illness.
As many of you know, Joseph was most commonly known as “Joe.” He was born on March 31st, 1951, in Grand Junction, Colorado, at St. Mary’s Hospital on Colorado Ave. He would tell you he was the first baby born there. He worked...
Allen Dale Lundy
Nov 7, 2024
Allen Dale Lundy also known as Grandpa Alligator age 73 passed away November 7th, 2024. Born June 7th, 1951 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Grand Junction, Colorado and brought to his families home at the Picture Ranch in Clifton. He was the son of Raymond “Dale" Lundy and Evelyn “Joni” Stewart. Al graduated and attended Grand Junction High School and...
Donald Dean Waller
Nov 6, 2024
Donald Dean Waller passed away at 84 years of age, on November 6th, 2024 at the Ferris Care Center (HopeWest) in Grand Junction, CO. Don was born on July 24th, 1940 in Barron, Wisconsin. He was the son of the late Pete and Ruby Waller of Chetek, Wisconsin.
Don graduated from Chetek High School and was a four year Veteran of...
Mary Helen deKoevend
Nov 6, 2024
Mary Helen (Ayer) deKoevend of Grand Junction, Co age 95 died November 6, 2024, in the care of “Hope West” of dementia.
She was born October 20, 1929, in Paonia, Colorado. She was the first born daughter of the late Burtis “Bill” and Mary Ayer.
Mary Helen attended school in Onion Valley and Crawford. She graduated from Crawford High School (Crawford, CO)....
Tim F Peyton
Nov 5, 2024
Tim F Peyton age 74 passed away November 5, 2024 following a long illness. Born on September 9, 1950 in Grand Junction Colorado. Tim is survived by his two daughters Shauna Schaefer (Daniel) and Rachael (Jonathan) and his six grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, Tom and Janet Peyton and his sister Marla Peyton. Tim served in...
Dianne Draper
Nov 3, 2024
Lynn Dianne (Hurd)Draper, 75, formerly of Larwill, Indiana, passed away peacefully with her family at her side at Family Health West Memory Care in Fruita, Colorado on Sunday, November 3, 2024. Dianne was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana on November 4, 1948 to William Max and Doris Jean (Arnold) Hurd, the eldest of four daughters. A graduate of South Whitley...
Dale J. Hunt
Nov 3, 2024
Dale was the youngest child of 4 children. He is survived by his brother Bob Hunt and his sister Jan Frick. His brother Jack Hunt preceded him in death. They remained a close and loving family all their life. He had a close and loving relationship with his in laws as well.
He is survived by his wife Twila. They had...
Michael Paul Collett
Nov 2, 2024
Michael Paul Collett, 71, of Grand Junction, Colorado passed away November 2, 2024 after a very brief, but valiant battle with an aggressive form of cancer. Mike was born March 8, 1953 in Alamosa, to J. Fred and Margaret Collett. Soon after Mike was born, the family moved back to Eagle County. Mike was raised in Gypsum, alongside his siblings...
Timothy Daniel Lockyer
Nov 2, 2024
Timothy Daniel Lockyer, 59, died unexpectedly on November 2nd, 2024.
Born January 1st, 1965 in California to Daniel Lockyer and Camille Thomas.
Tim had a love for Jesus, his kids, grandkids, family, friends and golf.
Tim was always laughing and joking with others, always asking “what movie is this from” and quoting a movie line.
Timothy was preceded in death by his mother Camille,...
Dale Nickerson
Nov 1, 2024
Dale passed away on November 1, 2024. He was a devoted loving father, grandfather, uncle and friend. He will be deeply missed by many. He was the sweetest man ever. Unfortunately God needed him home. For most of his life he was a work-a-holic and spent most of it doing taxes. He is survived by his son, Kurt Nickerson; granddaughter,...
Jeri Sue Thompson
Oct 31, 2024
Jeri Sue Keller Thompson, 83, passed away on Thursday, October 31 at her daughter’s home.
Jeri was born to Karl John Keller and Eula Mae Sauerbrunn on May 25, 1941 in San Diego, California. They moved around the country to various military bases until the family settled in their native city of Pine Bluff, Arkansas. She graduated from Pine Bluff Hugh...
Ellen Lee Buxton
Oct 31, 2024
Ellen Lee Buxton passed away to be with our Lord Jesus Christ on October 31, 2024 following a very lengthy time of illness.
Born December 15, 1954 in Bethesda Maryland and adopted by Jack and Mary Norrington where she grew up in Annapolis Maryland
After several years of working many different positions including Yuma County Public Fiduciary, she met her...
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