Obituaries
Bernard Keith Jones
May 26, 2026
Bernard Keith Jones, age 92, passed away peacefully following a brief illness in the early morning hours of Tuesday, May 26, 2026. Born May 12, 1934, in Charleston, WV, he was the son of the late Paul and Emma Jones. After graduating from high school, Bernie attended West Virginia Tech for a brief period before marrying Nancy.
Bernie began working for...
Gordon Barker
May 25, 2026
Gordon Barker June 20, 1935 – May 25, 2026 Grand Junction, Colorado · Age 90 Gordon Barker, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and pillar of the Grand Junction community, passed away peacefully on May 25, 2026, in the city he called home for nearly all of his ninety years. He was born on June 20, 1935, to Charles Roy Barker...
John Joseph Mazza
May 25, 2026
With deep sadness, we announce the passing of a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. John Joseph Mazza entered into eternal rest on May 25, 2026. John was born on October 3, 1931 in Gunnison Colorado. He built a life centered around dedication, hard work and a profound love for his family. He is survived by his beloved wife Annalee...
Alan David Feldman
May 25, 2026
Alan David Feldman, age 82, died Monday, May 25 2026, following a long illness.
Born March 3 1944 in Bronx, New York, he was the son of the late Aaron and Frances Feldman. Not long after Alan's birth, the family moved to Bayside, New York where Alan attended school, grades 1-12. After high school, Alan's first full time job was working...
Teddy Ray Monger
May 24, 2026
Teddy R. Monger, 78, whose life touched many lives in Delta and beyond, passed away peacefully at his home on May 24, 2026.
Ted was born in Palisade, Colorado, and grew up in Ramona, California, and Crawford, Colorado. He met the love of his life, Vicki, in Southern California. After spending several years there together, Ted moved his wife and children...
Herbert John Pavlisick
May 24, 2026
Herb Pavlisick, age 85, passed to Heaven on May 24, 2026, following a battle with dementia. Herb was born October 30, 1940 (10/30/40 like a quart of oil) to Adolph “Otto” Pavlisick and Mary (Delost) Pavlisick in Paonia, Colorado. The family lived in Bowie, Colorado before moving to Paonia permanently. Herb graduated from Paonia High School in 1958. He married...
Joan Anne Carlton
May 23, 2026
It is with heavy hearts and profound gratitude for a life well-lived that we announce the passing of Joan Anne Carlton, who departed this world on May 23, 2026, after a courageous battle with kidney disease.
Born on August 27, 1942, in Weehawken, New Jersey, Joan was a beacon of light and laughter to all who knew her. Joan was the...
Josephine Fresquez
May 21, 2026
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Josephine (Josie) Fresquez, 92, of Delta, who passed away peacefully on May 21, 2026, surrounded by her loving family during her final days in the home she lived in for 70 years.
Josephine was born on January 23, 1934. She lived a life grounded in faith, love, and devotion to...
Karen Joy Kelly
May 20, 2026
Karen Joy Kelly October 12, 1955 - May 20, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, daughter, sister,...
Patricia Vernon
May 19, 2026
Patty (Patricia) Sutton Vernon was born on April 9, 1949 in Juneau, Alaska to John and Doris
Sutton. Her family, including her brother, John, ended up in Ouray, Colorado where her father built their house in the outskirts of town.
Patty was a single mom to three children. She moved to Montrose, Colorado where her kids went to school. She was the...
Jena DeAnn Heins
May 17, 2026
Jena Heins, age 45, passed away May 17th, 2026. Born 10/16/1980 in Wiesbaden Germany to Terry and Theresa Steckler (Grand Junction, CO).
Jena was employed as a Pharmaceutical Courier for 20 years. She was a Cub Scouts Master, and a member of R5. She enjoyed being a master crafter, builder and an being artist.
For anyone that knew her, they experienced her...
Monty Jean Keegan
May 17, 2026
Monty Jean Keegan, born on November 5, 1949, in Seattle, Washington and most recently residing in Grand Junction, Colorado, passed away on May 17th, 2026. She will be remembered for the love she shared with her family and the warmth she brought to those who knew her.
She is survived by her devoted spouse, Daniel Keegan; her four sons, Sean Keegan,...
Cynthia Ann Jones
May 11, 2026
In Loving Memory of Cynthia "Ann" Jones
Cynthia "Ann" Jones, age 72, of Grand Junction, Colorado, passed away peacefully at her home on May 11, 2026. Ann was a beloved sister, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and aunt, leaving behind a legacy of love and laughter. She is survived by her sister, Veda Christine Black; her children, Jennifer Elliott, Michael Elliott (spouse Colleen...
John Roger Foote
May 9, 2026
John Roger Foote, 79, passed away on May 9, 2026 in Grand Junction, Colorado. A fall one month earlier accelerated the progression of his dementia. He was born on November 11, 1946 in Hollywood, California to Charles "Steve" and Virginia (King) Foote. He spent his early years in the San Fernando Valley where he formed lifelong friendships. At age 16,...
Eric Jason Lovato
May 9, 2026
Eric J. Lovato (53), from Grand Junction, CO, passed away on May 9th, 2026.
Born December 4th, 1972, in Detroit, MI, to Sue Lovato (Marilyn Dent) and the late Jimmie Lovato. He is survived by his children, Caitlin Lovato (Adam), Emily Lovato, Kody Lovato, Kole Lovato, and Elizabeth Lovato. As well as his granddaughters, Emberly Lovato and Arwen Lovato. He is...
VaDonna Mae McKim
May 5, 2026
A committal service will be held on Monday at 1:00 PM at the Veterans Memorial Cemetery of Western Colorado, 2830 Riverside Parkway, Grand Junction, CO 81501.
Charley Andrew Bintliff
May 2, 2026
Charley Andrew Bintliff was born on May 30, 1931, in Miltown, South Dakota. He graduated from Parkston High School and went on to complete one year of college before beginning his career as a schoolteacher. It was during this time that he met Bernadine, who would become his lifelong partner and the love of his life.
At the age of 22,...
Grace Yueh-ching Roberts
May 2, 2026
Grace Yueh-Ching Roberts was born on January 22, 1935 in Taipei, Taiwan, into a large family of ten children whose grandfather rose from banana inspector to exporter. Growing up during Japanese occupation, she learned Chinese and Japanese and witnessed wartime hardships, such as soldiers dismantling her home’s iron gates. After World War II, she worked for the U.S. Military Assistance...
Patricia Louise Balkenbush
May 1, 2026
Patricia Louise (Binford) Balkenbush, 83, of Fruita, Colorado, passed away on May 1, surrounded by her family, after courageously facing Glioblastoma for nearly eight years. Born on November 5, 1942, to Dr. Harold and Alma Binford, Pat grew up in Gunnison, Colorado, where she met the boy across the alley—Dave—who would become the love of her life.
Dave and Pat were...
William Charles "Chuck" Jones
Apr 27, 2026
Chuck was born in Rock Springs, Wyoming, in 1951 to Vera and William Jones, who preceded him in death. He grew up in Southern California and graduated from Rancho Alamitos High School in Garden Grove.
Chuck worked alongside his father in construction and later as an armored car driver for Loomis and at Hughes Aircraft. In November 1994, he became a...
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