Obituaries

Frank Allen Dunn Jr

Frank Allen Dunn Jr

Oct 27, 2023

Frank Allen Dunn, Jr died peacefully in his sleep at the Hope West Care Facility in Grand Junction on October 27, 2023.  He was 87 years and 18 days old.  He enjoyed having a beer with friends, trips to Las Vegas and working on his Divco milk truck.  He will be missed!  He is survived by his three daughters, five...

Russell DeWitt Reader

Russell DeWitt Reader

Oct 27, 2023

Russell Dewitt Reader (Rusty)

 9/05/1959 - 10/27/2023

Rusty Reader was born to Bobbie Jo Reader (Park) and Darrell Eugene Reader. Rusty was born on the Lathem Ranch in Debeque, Colorado in a bunkhouse where Darrell had been working. He was named Russell after Russell Lathem, a man who he respected very much and was working for at that time....

Patricia Jane Johns

Patricia Jane Johns

Oct 27, 2023

Patricia Johns, 75, died in her Grand Junction home on October 27, 2023.  Patricia is survived by her husband, Michael Gormley and daughter Elena Gormley.  Patricia moved to Grand Junction in 2018.  She became active in the development of the Discovery Garden behind the Central Library.  Patricia was also a supporter of the Grand Junction Symphony.  She was a kind...

David Robert William Hoefer

David Robert William Hoefer

Oct 26, 2023

 

David Robert William Hoefer, age 86, passed away on October 26, 2023. He was the middle child of five children born to Dr. Reverend Elmer and Thekla Hoefer in Rochester, NY.  David was known to be a mischievous child who enjoyed pranks and misbehaving in church. His childhood included many family camping trips which influenced his love of the...

Charles William Banks

Charles William Banks

Oct 25, 2023

Charles William Banks, resident of Grand Junction, Colorado, died October 25, 2023, at age 81 from complications due to ALS. 

Born September 1, 1942, in Sherman, Texas, he was the son of JB Banks and Lucille Smallwood nee Cummings.  

After graduating from Sherman High School, he enlisted in the United States Air Force, attaining the rank of Staff Sergeant....

Loretta Irene Thompson

Loretta Irene Thompson

Oct 24, 2023

Loretta Irene Gneiser Thompson, age 82, died the 24th of October, 2023 at Mantey Heights in Grand Junction, Colorado. 

Born September 19th,1941 in Fort Morgan, Colorado, she was the daughter of the late Merritt and Irene Gneiser. 

Loretta graduated from Alameda High School, in Lakewood, Colorado. She was a homemaker and child care provider for most of her life. She...

Faith Yvonne Larsen

Faith Yvonne Larsen

Oct 23, 2023

Faith Larsen departed this world to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on the evening of October 23, 2023 with her husband, Harold, and youngest daughter, Kami, beside her. Although saddened by her absence, we know she has received her Crown of Glory and that we and all those who believe in Jesus will join her before God’s...

Joshua Donald Chavez

Joshua Donald Chavez

Oct 22, 2023

In Loving Memory of Joshua Chavez, a beloved son, brother, Fiancé, Grandpa and devoted single father. He departed this world on October 22, 2023 at the age of 50, leaving behind a legacy of love, strength, and dedication.

 

Born on June 15th, 1973 in Clayton New Mexico, Josh was the eldest child of Roy and Priscilla Chavez. From an...

Diana Joy Pitts

Diana Joy Pitts

Oct 22, 2023

Diana J (Weary) Pitts, my beloved wife of nearly 60 years died Sunday October 22, 2023.  She had suffered with a long painful life wracked with pain throughout her entire body for over 25 years.

She is preceded in death by her Mother and Father; Glenda and Charles Weary, a Son Charles Pitts, 2 Sisters; Toby Vallero and Beverly Stone...

Gregory Charles Longhorn

Gregory Charles Longhorn

Oct 22, 2023

 

Greg Longhorn, 81, of Fruita, CO passed peacefully in his home surrounded by family. He was born in Charles City, IA and grew up in Nashua, IA where he met and married his high school sweetheart, Charlene Sinnwell in June 1961.

Greg did not want to stay on the farm and started in college to study pharmacy, but quickly...

Kyle Thomas Brueggeman

Kyle Thomas Brueggeman

Oct 21, 2023

 

Kyle Thomas Brueggeman was born June 16th, 1989 in Grand Junction , Colorado to Mary Cox and William Bruggeman. He finished his journey in this life October 21st, 2023 in Grand Junction Colorado . Kyle was 34 years old.

  He worked at Skyview Acres LLC as a stable hand. Kyle very much enjoyed working with the horses there...