Obituaries

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...

Hannelore Renate Morey

Hannelore Renate Morey

Oct 16, 2023

Hanna Morey left this physical world on Monday, October 16th, 2023 at her home in Grand Junction following a long battle with multiple health issues.

She was born November 8, 1944, in Vienna, Austria as WW II was coming to a close. Her early childhood in this environment impacted the rest of her life - some positive and some...

Raelene Beveridge

Raelene Beveridge

Oct 15, 2023

Raelene “Rae-Rae” Beveridge, 61, of Grand Junction, Colorado, died of pancreatic cancer at Hope West Hospice and Palliative Care Center on Sunday, October 15, 2023.  Two of the best friends one could wish for, Jamie and Kim Shoup, were able to be present and comfort her at the time of her passing.

Raelene was born on January 14, 1962, in...