Obituaries

Eric Carlson

Eric Carlson

Mar 3, 2023

  Eric Lee Carlson, age 59, died March 3, 2023 following a battle with cancer. He was born November 29, 1963 to Donald Carlson and Theresa Farrel.

Eric was a veteran of the US Army and worked at the VA for many years. He enjoyed fishing, golfing, camping, and doing anything in the outdoors.

He was friendly and outgoing and...

Robert Smyser

Robert Smyser

Mar 3, 2023

An obituary is not available at this time for Robert Henry Smyser. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Karyn Lewis Almendarez

Karyn Lewis Almendarez

Mar 2, 2023

Karyn L. (Granger) Almendarez, of Montrose, Colorado, passed away on March 2, 2023 surrounded by her family.  Karyn was born on October 9, 1952 to Walter and Peggy Lewis in Fort Worth, Texas.  Growing up in Fort Worth, after graduating from Southwest High School in 1970, she earned an education degree from Texas Wesleyan University and began a 35+ year teaching...

Ken Sanders

Ken Sanders

Mar 2, 2023

Kenneth Arlen Sanders, age 71, passed away on March 2, 2023, surrounded by his loving family following a hard-fought battle with cancer.

Born April 17, 1951, in Moorhead, Minnesota, he was the son of the late George Ray and Lillian Sanders.  Ken joined the US Marine Corps at the age of 20 and began working in the...

Sebastian Hernandez Parada

Sebastian Hernandez Parada

Mar 1, 2023

An obituary is not available at this time for Sebastian Hernandez Parada. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jennifer Baker

Jennifer Baker

Mar 1, 2023

An obituary is not available at this time for Jennifer Anne Baker. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

David Farmer

David Farmer

Feb 28, 2023

David Paul Farmer, age 71, entered into Heaven’s pearly gates on February 28th, 2023, following a lengthy illness.  Born January 30th, 1952 in Denver, Colorado.  He was the son of the late Paul and Cleo Farmer.  David graduated from Cedaredge High School in 1970 and then attended Western Bible Institute in Denver, Colorado and the Technical Trades Institute in...

Judith Sweem

Judith Sweem

Feb 28, 2023

An obituary is not available at this time for Judith Ann Sweem. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Verle Slaughenhaupt

Verle Slaughenhaupt

Feb 28, 2023

An obituary is not available at this time for Verle Dawson Slaughenhaupt. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Karen Mayes

Karen Mayes

Feb 28, 2023

An obituary is not available at this time for Karen Mae Mayes. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Samuel Keeton

Samuel Keeton

Feb 27, 2023

Samuel Ray Keeton, 78, passed away on February 27, 2023, at Community Hospital in Grand Junction, Colorado. A graveside memorial service will take place May 20th at 11 AM in Norwood. Samuel was born on June 10, 1944, in Montrose to Red and Virginia Keeton. He graduated from Norwood High School in 1962. Sam met the love of his...

Norman Way

Norman Way

Feb 27, 2023

Norman Charles Way, age 90, passed away peacefully February 27, 2023 with his Daughter Tracy and son-in-law Kevin at his side.

Born November 1, 1932 in Grand Junction, CO, the son of Ordell Leroy Way and Ruby Mary Thye Way. He spent his childhood in the Pear Park area. Norm graduated from...

Russell Adams Jr.

Russell Adams Jr.

Feb 26, 2023

A husband, father, grandfather and friend was married to the love of his life, Sandra Jean Mulnix on April 10th, 1959. Russell worked for his father at Adams Vacuum on 4th Street and served in the National Guard for 12 years, leaving as an E6. In the late 1960’s the young family of five headed on an adventure...

Magdalena Luna

Magdalena Luna

Feb 26, 2023

An obituary is not available at this time for Magdalena (Palomares) Luna. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Janet Miracle

Janet Miracle

Feb 26, 2023

Those of you who knew Susan Miracle would describe her personality as vibrant, humorous, and enthusiastic about everything in life. She was born as Janet Susan Cook, born in Greeley Colorado, and raised in Grand Junction where she lived her whole life. Susan was married to Jack Miller who she had their son Coy with, and he has...

Ernest Griffiths Jr

Ernest Griffiths Jr

Feb 25, 2023

Born in Buffalo, New York to Ernest Griffiths Sr. and Charlotte (Mott) Griffiths. Griff passed away at HopeWest Hospice Care Center with family by his side.

He is survived by his wife of 49 years Ona, sons Kelly, Ernest III, Erik, Benjamin, daughter Tamara, grandchildren Kyle, Autumn, Aspen, Tara and 4 great...

Clarence Simpson

Clarence Simpson

Feb 25, 2023

Clarence was born in Glasco, KS to Harold and Bertha Simpson. He is survived by his wife of sixty-five years, Phyllis (Beal) Simpson; three sons, Alan (Lori), Ron (Becky), Brian (Rondelle); Grandchildren, Alan Jr (AJ), Jon, Zach, Lucy, Alex, Dillion, Rani and two great grand daughters Emma and Lena; three sisters, Fern Childress, Bertha Crites, Serene Pence and was...

Orland Murray

Orland Murray

Feb 25, 2023

  Orland “Dean” Murray, age 72, of Grand Junction, Colorado passed away peacefully on February 25, 2023, at home with his family by his side.

Dean was born on August 5, 1950, in Montrose, CO. His loving parents raised him and his three brothers in Grand Junction, CO where he developed a passion for hunting, fishing, camping, and four wheeling....

Annette Baker

Annette Baker

Feb 24, 2023

An obituary is not available at this time for Annette Louise (Harrison) Baker. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.