Obituaries
Michael C. Polniak
Jan 31, 2024
Michael Polniak, formally of Denver, passed away January 31st, 2024 in Grand Junction. He was born in 1950 in Denver, Colorado. He was preceded in death by his parents Frank and Betty Polniak, and sister Diana Ochoa. He is survived by his daughter Lara Polniak of Pueblo, sister Beverly (Gordon) Hamilton, sister Patty Graves, sister Joyce (David) Hawley, brother Frank...
Beverly Maxine Hilliard-Lenox
Jan 31, 2024
Beverly Maxine (Hilliard) Lenox was born in Cleveland ,Ohio on December 27,1927. She was one of 7 children born to Francis and Percy Hilliard. She spent most of her childhood in the Franklin Pennsylvania area. She moved to Washington D.C. where she met and married Melvin Elwood Lenox May 8, 1949.
From 1946 -1951 she was a telephone operator for Chesapeake...
Shannon Oneta Sompayrac
Jan 30, 2024
Shannon Sompayrac, age 80, passed away at the Collier Hospice Center in Wheat Ridge, CO on January 30, 2024 after a long battle with cancer. She was born November 20, 1943 in Salida, CO to the late Art and Marge Henke. She graduated from high school in Salida and moved around Colorado with her family while she continued her...
Jimmy Gail Godby
Jan 28, 2024
Jimmy Gail Godby age 77 passed from this earthly life on 1/28/2024 at his home in Grand Junction following a long illness.
He was born October 13, 1946, in Lubbock Texas to Billie Jean and Gail Eddington Godby Jr. Jim was predeceased by both parents.
After graduating from Lubbock High School in 1965 Jim went on to Texas Tech University earning his...
Eliana Torres
Jan 28, 2024
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Roger Burt Sollenbarger
Jan 27, 2024
Roger Sollenbarger, 87, Passed peacefully surrounded by his family and left this world to get his questions about the universe answered on January 27, 2024. He was born in Denver, CO to Marjorie and Lee R. Sollenbarger. He attended elementary schools in the Denver area and graduated from Wheatridge High School. Following high school, he attended Colorado University in Boulder...
Terry Matthew Smith
Jan 26, 2024
Terry Matthew Smith, age 55, died the 26th of January 2024.
Born June 9th 1968 in Michigan, he was the son of the late Terry M. Smith and Catherine J. Smith.
Terry Smith has worked in the food industry as a cook, nearly all his life.
In the 1990's and early 2000's, he participated in the Grand Junction Renaissance Faire, alongside his...
Patrick Bradford Bryan
Jan 24, 2024
Patrick Bradford Bryan, aged 64, died January 24, 2024 following a sudden illness.
Born May 21,1959 in Honolulu, Hawaii, he was the son of John and Patricia Bryan. Patrick attended Damien High School in Kalihi, HI.
Patrick was a success in the construction industry and could build anything out of wood. He built over 200 homes in Hawaii, and helped rebuild several...
Timothy Jay Morris
Jan 24, 2024
Timothy Jay Morris age 36, passed away at St. Mary’s Hospital on Jan 24, 2024. Timothy was born on September 16, 1987 in Grand Junction, CO. Timothy was an amazing Father, Son, fiance and friend.. He had an amazing heart. He was kind hearted and had a generous spirit. Timothy loved music, Jordans and his family.. Timothy was always...
Cheryl Elaine Roberts
Jan 22, 2024
Cheryl Elaine Roberts, born on June 12, 1954, gracefully left this world on January 22, 2024. She was the cherished daughter of the late Ruby and Jay C Holbrook, and the sister to the departed Gary Wayne Holbrook. Cheryl is survived by her loving daughter, Candice Nicole Downing, and granddaughter, Mila Rose Downing.
Cheryl's heart held a special place for horses...
Lansford Leroy Balding
Jan 22, 2024
Lance L Balding, 77, died peacefully at home on January 22, 2024. He was under hospice care and died from complications of pancreatic cancer. A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, February 10, 2024, at 1:00 pm at American Lutheran Church, 631 26 1⁄2 Rd, Grand Junction, CO, with Pastor Valerie Carlson officiating. Cremation has taken place.
Lance was born...
Randy Wayne Smith
Jan 21, 2024
Randy Wayne Smith, age 66, passed away from his earthly life January 21st, 2024, at his home in Clifton, After a sudden battle with cancer. He was born May 5th, 1957, in Montrose Co. to William M. Smith and Leona J. Lavender.
Randy was a business owner in the Gutter industry installing gutters on homes. Randy always put his heart and...
Mary Honaker
Jan 21, 2024
Mary (Cordova) Honaker, formerly from Salida, Colorado, passed away on January 21, 2023 at Eagle Ridge of Grand Valley at the age of 95.Mary is survived by her son, Jay Honaker, brother Joe Cordova, sister Arlene Hutchins, son-in-law Tony Scott, several grandchildren, nieces and nephews.Mary is preceded in death by husband Don Honaker, daughter Angelina Scott, parents, brothers and sisters. Services...
Patrick Joseph Tewell
Jan 20, 2024
Patrick Joseph Tewell, age 34, went home to be with Jesus, January 20, 2024.
He was born September 15, 1989 in Cortez, CO, and is the son of James H. Tewell Sr. (Pleasant View, CO) and Leah K. Hancock (Grand Junction, CO).
Patrick graduated from Montezuma-Cortez High School and went on to attend Fort Lewis College in Durango, CO.
After working in the...
Mireya Garcia
Jan 20, 2024
Obituary for Mireya Garcia-Andrade
Mireya Garcia-Andrade, age 26, died January 20th, 2024.
Born May 24th, 1997, to Rafael and Margarita Garcia of Grand Junction, CO.
Mireya enjoyed listening to music, spending time with her family and making lipsinging videos.
Even as a little girl she loved being the center of attention. She thrived as a leader in every situation. She was the perfect mixture...
Zachary Nathaniel Locke
Jan 19, 2024
Zachary Nathaniel Locke, age 31.5, died January 19, 2024, following a lifelong battle with Epilepsy.
Born July 11, 1993, in Denver, Colorado, he was the son of David E. Wilson (deceased) and Yevette Buehrer-Locke of Grand Junction, Colorado.
Zachary attended Wheat Ridge High School and R5 in Wheat Ridge, Colorado.
Zachary was always kindhearted and lived his life doing his best. He had...
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