Obituaries
Jennifer Kay Mitchell
Apr 30, 2023
Jennifer Kay Mitchell Slafter was born on November 1, 1974, and passed away peacefully on April 30, 2023. She was 48 years old. Jennifer was a lifelong resident of Ouray County who was known for her compassion for people and animals. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends in many outdoor activities including fishing, camping, and horseback riding.
Surviving...
Tracy Marie Patterson-Gross
Apr 27, 2023
Tracy Marie Patterson-Gross was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend who passed away on April 27, 2023 in Grand Junction CO. She was born on April 15, 1965. Tracy was devoted to her family and friends throughout her life.Tracy is preceded in death by her parents William and Virginia Patterson, as well as her son William Joseph Patterson, her...
Karen K Schafer
Apr 27, 2023
Karen Wright Schafer went to be with her Lord on April 27, 2023, at the age of 78. Left to honor Karen and remember her love are Karen’s two children, daughter Brenda Wright, (Coen Dexter) of Cortez Colorado, her son Dale Wright, (Laurie Wright) of Grand Junction, and five grandchildren: Isaac, Jamin, Kagen, Malaya, Nila. She will also...
Gaile Leroy Steckel
Apr 26, 2023
Gaile Leroy Steckel passed away on April 26, 2023 while his wife Jeanette of 59 years was by his side. He was born on August 25,1939 in Grand Junction to Lloyd and Rhoda Steckel, both of whom have passed away. He completed his high school education from Central High School in 1958 and later served in the United States Air...
William Alan DeWitt
Apr 25, 2023
William “Bill” Alan DeWitt, slipped away to his eternal rest on Tuesday April 25, 2023. He passed away quietly in his sleep, he was 74. Bill was born April 12, 1949 in Rifle, Colorado. The son of Harold T. DeWitt and Alice I. (Bates) DeWitt, he grew up in Denver and Lakewood Colorado, graduating from Alameda High School in 1968. He...
David Jack DeBrucque
Apr 23, 2023
David Jack DeBrucque, 94, passed away on April 23, 2023, in Grand Junction, Colorado. He was born on December 4, 1928, in Canastota, New York. David was a proud Marine and served in the Korean War. He was a tool and die maker by profession. David was an avid hunter and fisherman, and he enjoyed taking trips to Florida, Alaska, and...
Peggy Dianne Moncrief
Apr 23, 2023
Peggy Dianne Moncrief, 71, fell asleep in the Lord on April 23, 2023. Peggy was born September 24, 1951 in Grand Junction, Colorado to Leon and Elizabeth Kopanos. She made many friends throughout the years whose love and support she cherished. She worked many years at the Mesa County Health Department with many wonderful people whom she counted as friends....
Billy Kenneth Hendrix
Apr 22, 2023
Billy Kenneth Hendrix "Kenny" age 23, died on April 22, 2023.
He was born March 7th, 2000 in Wynn Army Hopsital on Ft Stewart, GA to SGT Billy G. and Angela C. Hendrix.
Kenny attended Pomona Elementary, West Middle,and Grand Junction High School.
Kenny was employed by Big O Tires as a technician and sales for...
Maribeth Ahuero
Apr 21, 2023
Maribeth Ahuero died unexpected but peacefully in her sleep on April 21, 2023. She was born 5/24/55 in Denver, Colorado. Her parents were John and Beverly Breda (both deceased).
Maribeth was a loving and devoted wife to David Ahuero. They met on St. Patrick’s Day 51 years ago. They were married 41 years.
Maribeth was a wonderful mother to Andrea...
Lana Lee Phelps
Apr 21, 2023
Our loving mother grandmother and spiritual leader past away peacefully on April 21, 2023 surrounded buy her loving husband, sons and sisters. Lana lived an extraordinary life raising two sons, being a loving sister and confidant to five other siblings, and a friend to all those that were put before her path. But always before her was her strong faith...
Vicki Lee McPhail
Apr 21, 2023
Vicki Lee McPhail was born on January 10, 1952 in Denver, CO. She was Wife to Tony. Mom to C.J., Amber and Dusty (and a second Mom to dozens of their friends). Sister to Gail, Chuck, Kathy, Mike and Cindy. Daughter to Chuck and Shirley. Grandma to Jordan, Tyler, Sawyer, Thatcher, Crew, Charlie, Landon and Liam. Mother in law...
Edward Allen Knight
Apr 20, 2023
Edward Allen Knight of Grand Junction, CO passed away peacefully on April 20, 2023, at the age of 73. Originally from California, he met his future wife, Jo (Morningstar) on a foggy Laguna beach in February 1984. They eventually moved to Aspen, CO, got married, and began their family. Edward was a brilliant man, with many talents and interests. While he...
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