Obituaries
Sharon Ann Hunt
Oct 3, 2023
Born in Aurora, Illinois on July 24th, 1944 and died in Grand Junction, Colorado on October 3rd,2023
Sharon grew up in Lisle, Illinois.
She was an avid bowler and met the love of her life, Patrick at the Lisle Bowling Alley. The two even had thier wedding reception at the Lisle Bowl!
She loved everyone she met and...
O'Dean Carrigan
Oct 3, 2023
O’Dean Carrigan, 86 passed away on October 3, 2023.
O’Dean was born on January 2, 1937, with his sister Colleen to Byron and Nina Carrigan.
After high school he married Molly Sue Madison and resided in Redvale, CO. for 25 years. They had three kids, Chris Kendall, Nina Colleen Cook, and Tony Carrigan.
O’Dean is survived...
Patricia Carolyn Ewen
Oct 2, 2023
Patricia “Pat” Carolyn Ewen age 86, passed away on October 2, 2023 under hospice care at Capella of Grand Junction from complications after surgery. She was born to J. Morgan Smith Jr. and Elizabeth Smith on August 31, 1937 in Denver, Colorado.
Pat was a kind, loving and caring spirit. She established many close friendships over the years and was...
William Hungerford
Sep 29, 2023
William Hungerford, age 59, of Grand Junction, Co passed away on Sept. 29th 2023
Started working for himself as a flooring specialist, after 35 years of that career he decided to make a change. Worked in the oil industry for 10 years before he had a forced retirement due to health issues.
He would help others when...
Jose Olague Rodriguez
Sep 28, 2023
Jose was born on February 6, 1943 in Calivillo, Aguas Calientes, Mexico. He served in the military there. After coming to the United States he became a US Citizen, working in concrete and construction. Jose was a very caring and giving person. He was well known by many. Jose enjoyed always being around friends and family and listening to...
Gary Lynn Thornton
Sep 26, 2023
Gary Lynn Thornton, age 41, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 26th, 2023. Gary was born on October 31, 1981, in Wichita, Kansas to Gary and Susan Thornton. He was the firstborn of three children. Gary loved his adventures with family and friends. After moving from Derby, Kansas to Colorado Springs, Colorado in 2008, Gary began classes at Colorado University....
Marie Carol Martinez
Sep 23, 2023
Mia Martinez 59, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family in Grand Junction, CO. after a lengthy illness. Mia was born Maria C. Martinez in Grand Junction, CO. to Albert Atencio and Antonia Gomez. She grew up in the Denver, CO area. After being in Denver several years, she moved back to Grand Junction, and dedicated herself to taking care...
Craig Alan Saunders
Sep 20, 2023
Angels embraced Craig Saunders at sunrise on September 20, 2023. He passed away peacefully with his cherished wife Annie by his side.
Craig was born July 30, 1960 in Limestone, Maine to his father Thomas Saunders and his mother Judy Zeldenthuis Saunders. His father was stationed in Maine with the U.S. Army. His parents soon returned home to western Colorado....
Larry Steven Roza
Sep 20, 2023
Larry Steven Roza, age 66, died September 20, 2023 following a 4 year battle with dementia. He was born November 10, 1956 in Flint, Michigan to Steve and Della Roza. He graduated from high school in 1975 in Flint, Michigan. He had multiple jobs including a dive instructor in California, he owned a Vacuum Store in Las Vegas where...
Yvonne Flo Gibson
Sep 19, 2023
Taurus / Age 30
April 26, 1993 - September 19, 2023
Grand Junction, CO
"Out beyond the ideas of wrongdoing and rightdoing there is a field. I'll meet you there. " -- Rumi
To Our Dearest Yvonne
A force of nature to be reckoned with, full of spirit and ferocity yet also the sweetest and most sensitive soul....
JoEllen Wilkie
Sep 19, 2023
Joellen “Joey” (Eagar) Wilkie of Loma Colorado passed away at home surrounded by her loved ones. Joey was born in the British West Indies to Joseph and Ellen Eagar where her father was stationed by the US Navy. The family lived in many different states while her father served in the Navy. After her father’s discharge from the Navy, he...
Amanda Jane White
Sep 16, 2023
In Loving Memory of Amanda Jane White (AKA Mandy/Manda/Neemaw)
Amanda Jane White passed away on Saturday, September 16th 2023 at the age of 61. She left this world peacefully and without fear. She fought bravely against breast cancer; inspiring us with her strength and unwavering spirit until the very end.
Manda was born on November 21st, 1961 in...
Henry Bernard Waugh
Sep 15, 2023
Henry Bernard “Hank” Waugh
Henry Bernard “Hank” Waugh, 97, loving and much-beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, died in Grand Junction, Colo., on September 15, 2023. He was born in North Wilkesboro, North Carolina, on Aug. 9, 1926, the fourth and youngest child of William Harris Howell Waugh and Pearl Edwina (Miller) Waugh. He grew up, first in town,...
John Joseph Di Sanza
Sep 15, 2023
John Joseph Di Sanza, 76, died, Friday, September 15, 2023, in Grand Junction, Colorado, surrounded by his devoted family.
Born February 12, 1947 in The Bronx, City of New York, on a snowy, winter day. John was a first generation Italian whose mother, Luisa Maione Di Sanza, met and married his father, Louis Joseph Di Sanza in Naples, Italy during World...
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