Obituaries
Katherine Ann Grenz
Sep 6, 2023
It is with deep sadness to announce the passing of my beloved mother, Katherine Ann Grenz passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home on September,6, 2023 Katherine was a fighter through such a difficult battle and never once let anyone see her struggle. She smiled through her toughest days and persevered not for herself but for those...
Rickey Gene Huffington
Sep 5, 2023
Rickey (Rick) Gene Huffington, 73, of Delta, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on September 5, 2023 at HopeWest Hospice in Grand Junction. Rick was born to Eugene and Billie (Schull) Huffington on February 8, 1950 in Delta. Rick was a lifelong resident of Delta and graduated from Delta High School in 1968. Rick was the owner of The Trophy...
Jay Yount
Sep 5, 2023
Jay Yount, age 83, died September 5th 2023, following a sudden illness, at Community Hospital in Grand Junction Colorado.
Born January 15th, 1940 in Grand Junction Colorado, he was the son of Russell and Hazel (Wise) Yount
Jay attended and graduated Rangley High School, Adams State and Western State colleges, receiving a Master’s degree in Physical Education.
Jay was employed...
Kenneth Elwin Wissel
Sep 2, 2023
Kenneth E. Wissel passed away September 2, 2023 at St Mary’s Hospital. He was born in Culbertson, NE on November 13, 1934 to Alice (Hedden) and Loyd Wissel. The family moved to Montrose about 1937 in a Model T Ford truck. Growing up he enjoyed riding and breaking horses. He worked on the farm and also for sheep ranchers in...
James Albert Sweety
Sep 2, 2023
James “Jim” Albert Sweety, barely 60 years of age, died following a sudden illness.
He was born June 22, 1963 in Torrance California to Joan St.Almond Sweety and the late James Albert Sweety. Jim attended high school in Evergreen Colorado, as well as attending some college at Mesa State studying geology.
His most recent employment was at Solstice Senior...
Christine Marie Haddow
Sep 2, 2023
Christine Marie Wallace was born in Denver on November 21, 1952. Her parents were George M and Alice W Wallace. She grew up with her 4 years older brother, Rob.
Growing up, Christine and her family often went up to and spent time at Grand Lake. She related those times were some of her best childhood memories.
At...
Andrew Allan Schneider
Sep 1, 2023
Andrew Allan Schneider, age 60, died on Friday, September 1st, 2023, following a sudden illness at Mantey Heights Care Center where he received excellent care.
Born on February 25th, 1963, in Denver Colorado, he was the son of Donald and Judith Schneider of Grand Junction, Colorado.
Andrew entered High School at Ramstein, Germany and graduated from Alamogordo...
Lucille Frances McBride
Sep 1, 2023
Lucille (Lucy) Staples McBride, 69, of Grand Junction, Colorado passed away at Saint Mary's hospital on September 1, 2023. Lucy was born to Wallace and Ruth staples on August 24, 1954, in Rapid City, SD. After Lucy graduated from Delta High School in 1972, she went on to study tourism at Mesa State College. In 1975 Lucy met her husband,...
William Burdette Sompayrac
Aug 31, 2023
William (Bill) Burdette Sompayrac, age 84, passed away at the Grand Junction VA Medical Center on August 31, 2023 after a long battle with cancer. He was born July 24, 1939 in Chicago, IL to the late William and Charlotte Sompayrac.
His family moved to Boulder, CO in the 1950s where Bill graduated high school and enjoyed cruising around town...
Jim Jordan
Aug 29, 2023
James Jordan, 71 of Grand Junction, CO, passed away peacefully on August 29, 2023. A Celebration of Life will be held at Veteran's Memorial Park (aka: Palisade Park) on Saturday, September 30th at 11:00am. Bring a chair and if you would like a dish to share.
Boyd William Cone
Aug 27, 2023
Boyd William Cone returned home to his Heavenly Father unexpectedly on August 27, 2023, at the age of 68. We are sure he was greeted by his mother, father, and numerous family members for whom he has done temple work and genealogy.Boyd was born August 13, 1955, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Ruby Bernice Bagley Cone and William Levi...
Gail Rosalie Mosher
Aug 27, 2023
Gail Rosalie Thompson Mosher passed away at Hospice Care Center on August 27, 2023. Gail was born on July 28, 1944 in Durand, Wisconsin to Elwin Owen and Lena May Thompson. Both of her parents are deceased.
Gail is survived by her Son Samual Owen Harlow, Significant other of 40 years: Ivan Garbin, Brother: Gary Thompson (Patricia), Sisters: Renee...
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