Obituaries
Diana Marie Thomas
Apr 8, 2026
On April 8, 2026 Jesus called and told Diana Thomas that her mansion was ready. He met her at Heaven’s gate with open arms. Heaven didn’t gain an angel, there’s lots of those. It gained a princess and a prayer warrior.
“Princess” Diana Ross was born to Robert (Doug) and Helen Ross on April 26, 1960 in Grand Junction, Colorado. Growing...
Paul Lester Pedersen
Apr 1, 2026
Paul "Lester" Pedersen passed away peacefully at the age of 69 on April 1, 2026, following a long illness at HopeWest Hospice Care Center in Grand Junction, Colorado. Lester was born in Bottineau, North Dakota and was the son of the late Maxine Pedersen and Paul "Pete" Pedersen.
Lester graduated from Montezuma-Cortez High School in Cortez, Colorado in 1974. After graduation...
Jerald Lee Brannon
Mar 31, 2026
In Loving Memory of Jerald “Jerry” Lee Brannon June 19, 1945 – March 31, 2026
Jerald “Jerry” Lee Brannon was peacefully welcomed home on the morning of March 31, 2026. He was greeted by many who went before him, especially the love of his life, his wife Noni, and his beloved son Jerry Jr.
Jerry was born on June 19, 1945, in...
Joyce Ann Jussila
Mar 31, 2026
Joyce Ann Jussila, age 70, died 31 March 2026, following a mixed illness.
Born October 18th, 1955 in Astoria, Oregon, she was the daughter, of the late Charles William Jussila and Edith Senja Lindberg.
Joyce graduated Astoria high school in Astoria, Oregon.
Joyce made willow furniture for the family run business. She was also a homemaker.
She enjoyed spending time with family, with friends...
Peter Garry Tullio
Mar 26, 2026
Peter “Garry” Tullio, lovingly known as “Doc,” was born on March 19, 1948, to Pete and Shirley Tullio. He passed away peacefully on March 26, 2026.
Garry grew up in Somerset, Colorado, and graduated from Paonia High School in 1966. He went on to attend college in Pueblo, Colorado, where he studied Auto Mechanics — a field that became both his...
Tadd Douglas Nutter
Mar 24, 2026
Tadd Douglas Nutter, 62, of Collbran, Colorado passed away on 3-24-26 at veterans hospital in Grand Junction Colorado. Taddy boy was born 6-24-63 Little Falls Minnesota to Phyllis and Doug Nutter. He went to vocational technical school, amazing carpenter. Worked in oil field as rigger and motor man. CC Enterprise enjoyed the signs, traveling and the crew. He loved the...
Vernon K. Koestel
Mar 24, 2026
Vernon (Vern) Karl Koestel was born July 26, 1954 in Salt Lake City, UT to Ervin K. & Margaret R. Koestel. Very shortly after his birth, they moved to Grand Junction, Colorado, where Vern called home the rest of his life. Vern passed away on March 24, 2026 at HopeWest Hospice in the Mike and Kay Ferris Care Center in...
Roy Lee Young
Mar 21, 2026
Roy Lee Young of Grand Junction, CO passed away March 21, 2026, at the Bee Hive Assisted Living, Grand Junction CO, at the age of 96. He was born in Phoenix, AZ on July 9,1929 to Roy O and Myrtle Young.
He was raised on farms in Deming NM and Willcox, AZ.
In 1954 he married Mildred Miskovich in Willcox, AZ, they...
Mark Elwin Cross
Mar 20, 2026
Mark Elwin Cross, 66, of Grand Junction, Colorado, passed away on March 20, 2026. He was born on October 6, 1959.
Mark was a devoted father, grandfather, and friend whose presence brought laughter and comfort to those around him. Known affectionately as “Papa” and “Pops,” he built a life centered around hard work, family, and the simple joys of life.
Mark was...
Diane Marie Peterson
Mar 19, 2026
Diane Marie Peterson was born in Redwing, Minnesota on September 16, 1950, to Awald "Wally" and Dorothy Louella Grieger. Diane was third in line of 9 Children. She spent her childhood in Minnesota. She attended Burnsville high school where she played catcher on her high school softball team and was active in the theatre program.
In 1972 she met the love...
Arron Paul Clark
Mar 17, 2026
Arron Paul Clark born December 25, 1953 10th of 11 children of Minnie Bell Mross Clark and Jewell Clark in Weiner Arkansas. He passed away March 17th 2026. His family headed out for Nucla, Colorado when Paul was only 6 months old. Paul graduated from Nucla High School in 1972.
After high school he went to Oklahoma and Texas to find...
Arthur Earl John Arendall Jr
Mar 17, 2026
Arthur Earl John Arendall Jr., age 76, passed away on March 17, 2026, following a long illness.
He was born on October 6, 1949, in Chicago, Illinois, the son of the late Arthur Earl John Arendall Sr. and Beatrice Anne Arendall (Surges).
Arthur married Rosemarie (Ryan) on August 18, 1973, in Wauconda, Illinois, and they shared more than 52 years of marriage...
Briana Jayne Elliott
Mar 13, 2026
Briana Jayne “Bre” Elliott, 45, of Clifton, Colorado, passed away on Friday, March 13, 2026, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. She was born and raised in Grand Junction, Colorado, and was a beloved wife, daughter, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend.
Bre spent most of her childhood surrounded by friends and family. It was during this time that she developed...
Vondell Dolores Purdy
Mar 12, 2026
Vondell Dolores Purdy, a beloved mother and cherished member of her community, passed away peacefully on March 12, 2026. Born on February 6, 1931, Vondell lived a long and meaningful life marked by her kindness, strength, and unwavering dedication to her family.
She is survived by her daughter, Kimberly Forster, who remembers her mother as a guiding light, full of compassion...
Darlene Marie Merritt
Mar 11, 2026
Darlene Marie Merritt, 79, passed away March 11,2026 surrounded by family in Grand Junction, CO. She was born September 15, 1946, in Colorado Springs, CO to Raymond and Dorothy (Tintle) Cutts. Darlene graduated from Palisade High School, Class of 1964. She married her high school sweetheart, Thomas (Tommy) Merritt in 1965, Celebrating 61 years of love. They lived in Minturn...
Donald R Wilcox
Mar 11, 2026
Donald Ray Wilcox, age 84, passed away on March 11. He was born on July 22, 1941, in Monte Vista, Colorado, to Alfred Eugene Wilcox and Helen Rowe.
Don was a proud graduate of Monte Vista High School and went on to serve his country in the United States Air Force. During his service, he was stationed in Hawaii, where he...
Robert Christopher Martell
Mar 10, 2026
Robert (Bob) Martell of New Castle CO & former Neenah WI resident, passed away unexpectedly but peacefully on Tuesday March 10 2026. Bob was a sweet, loving, compassionate and generous person. He had a larger than life personality, loved to tell stories, share his dreams, and could always be counted on for a laugh. He was a great friend, and...
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