Obituaries
Aura Geordine Wetzbarger
Oct 29, 2025
Aura Geordine Wetzbarger, a beloved Sunday School teacher, devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, peacefully transformed into the eternal embrace of the Lord on October 29, 2025, following a courageous battle with a long illness. Born on May 28, 1930, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, she was the cherished daughter of Charles and Minnie Ullrick.
Geordine's heart, overflowing with warmth and kindness, found...
Brandon Christopher Binggeli
Nov 1, 2025
Brandon Christopher Binggeli, 31, passed away after a short catastrophic illness.
He was a husband, son, brother, uncle, cousin and cherished friend to many.
Brandon was born on May 24, 1994 in Pasadena, California. Taken in to be fostered at 18 hours old and later adopted by his loving parents Irene and Fred Binggeli.
After his parents moved the family to Palisade, Colorado...
Valerie Eve Kaufman
Oct 25, 2025
Valerie "Val" Eve Kaufman, 84, entered into eternal peace with family members at her side on Saturday, October 25th, 2025, in Grand Junction, CO.
Valerie was born on September 18, 1941, a daughter of the late Meyer and Kathryn Rabinowitz and a sister to two siblings. She was born in Weehawken, NJ and the family relocated to California, as a young...
Rozanna Lee Jochim
Oct 23, 2025
Rozanna Lee Jochim, born on June 19, 1963, in Utah, left this world on October 23, 2025, in Grand Junction, Colorado. She was a remarkable woman whose dedication to her family and community left an indelible mark on everyone who knew her.
Rozanna’s strength shone brightly throughout her life. She worked tirelessly as a medical coder, a role that showcased her...
Nancy Harvey Petty
Oct 22, 2025
It is with profound sadness that Nancy's family and friends announce her passing on October 22, 2025 and celebrate her life well lived.
Nancy was born in Swarthmore, PA to William McCabe Harvey, Sr. and Frances Turner Harvey (Allison). She graduated from Springfield High School and went on to earn degrees from Lankenau Hospital School of Technology, the University of Colorado...
Richard Ivan Cardenas
Oct 20, 2025
Richard Ivan Cárdenas, age 84, passed away on October 20, 2025. He was born on November 25, 1945, in Denver, Colorado, the son of Isaias and Alicia (Alice) Cárdenas.
Ivan graduated from North High School and entered college at age 28. He went on to earn degrees from Metro State College and Adams State College, where he received his Master’s in...
Greyson William Wolf
Oct 19, 2025
Greyson William Wolf, beloved son, brother, and friend, passed away unexpectedly, leaving behind a world forever touched by his bright spirit. He was born on September 14, 2006, in Grand Junction, Colorado, and spent most of his life in Rifle, where he made lifelong friends and countless cherished memories.
At age 15, Greyson and his family moved to Grand Junction, where...
Lisa Marie Lee (Brown)
Oct 18, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Lisa Marie Lee, 59, on the morning of October 18, 2025, at Pioneer House Health Center in Sacramento, California, with her devoted husband Mike by her side holding her hand, after a courageous but brief battle with glioblastoma.
Born in Bellflower, California, Lisa brought love, laughter, and creativity to everyone...
Kathey I Kerns
Oct 17, 2025
Kathey Irene Kerns , age 66, passed away on Friday, October 17th, 2025. She was born on August 15th, 1959, in Grand Junction, Colorado, the daughter of the late William and Mildred Brown.
Kathey enjoyed her family deeply and found great joy in the companionship of her dogs, her cattle cat, participating in dog agility and in earlier years, riding horses....
Mary Pat Arnold
Oct 11, 2025
Mary Pat “Patti” Arnold 67, of Grand Junction, Colorado passed away October 11, 2025, in her home. Patti was born in Brookfield, Mo, to John E and Shirley J Arnold on May 21, 1958. Soon after she was born, the family moved to Overland Park, KS.
From a young age, Patti loved to read, write and play sports. Patti also loved...
Darlene Campos Mills
Oct 11, 2025
Grand Junction/Pueblo, CO Darlene Campos Mills, a loved and devoted wife, mother, step-mom, grandmother, and passionate advocate, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 11, 2025, in Grand Junction, Colorado, due to complications from a cardiac condition. She was 74. She lived in Grand Junction for over 30 years. Darlene was born on February 25, 1951, in Rock Springs, Wyoming, to...
Johnnie Charles Hendricks
Oct 6, 2025
John Charles Hendricks, beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on October 6, 2025, at the age of 87. Born on November 26, 1937, to Edward and Virginia Hendricks, he was the youngest of five children his brothers Edward & Bob and sisters Evelyn & Ada, He earned the nickname “Dimple Darling” from his large dimple’s that presented...
Robert Dale Lewis
Oct 6, 2025
Bob Lewis, 64, of Fruita, CO passed peacefully at home in his sleep on 10/06/25. He has battled heart problems among others for quite some time. Bob was born to the late Orville and Betty Lewis on December 10, 1960, in Buena Vista, California. He was the middle child of three. Bob leaves behind his wife Vicky L. Lewis of...
John Edward Varga
Oct 4, 2025
John was born in March 1951 and physically left in October 2025, but not before leaving a legacy so flavorful, so musical, and so joyfully irreverent that we’re still trying to figure out how to fit it all into one obituary. He leaves behind a trail of laughter, wild fish, jazz riffs, BBQ smoke, and hearts forever warmed by his...
Blythe Jeanne Shackles
Oct 3, 2025
Jeanne was born in 1945 in Chicago, Illinois, and moved with her family to Lakewood, Colorado, at the age of twelve. On August 12, 1961, she married the love of her life, Ken Shackles, Jr. Together they raised four children and shared 53 joyful years of marriage. Jeanne was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Ken, whom she longed...
Shawn Daniel Williamson
Sep 28, 2025
Shawn Daniel Williamson started his life on January 31, 1965, born and raised in Grand Junction, Colorado. He enjoyed childhood as a big brother, and graduated from Grand Junction High School. Shawn became fluent in multiple languages while enlisted in the Air Force, serving as a translator during the Gulf War. After his military service, Shawn earned his Bachelor of...
Jan Rose Detwiler
Sep 22, 2025
Jan Rose Detwiler, a devoted mother, proud patriot, and steadfast friend, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 22, 2025, in Grand Junction, Colorado, at the age of 86.
Born on March 24, 1939, in Lancaster, Ohio, Jan was the cherished daughter of the late John Paul and Mary Ann Detwiler. She grew up with her older brother Jon and younger brother...
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