Obituaries
Grace Yueh-ching Roberts
May 2, 2026
Grace Yueh-Ching Roberts was born on January 22, 1935 in Taipei, Taiwan, into a large family of ten children whose grandfather rose from banana inspector to exporter. Growing up during Japanese occupation, she learned Chinese and Japanese and witnessed wartime hardships, such as soldiers dismantling her home’s iron gates. After World War II, she worked for the U.S. Military Assistance...
Robert Frost
Apr 13, 2026
Robert Glenn Frost "Bob" joined Our Heavenly Father on Monday, 4/13/2026. Bob was born to Charles and Hazel (Talbot) Frost on 5/12/1937 in Meeker, CO and spent the beginning of his life in Grand Junction, CO. He met the love of his life, NeVelda Smith, while picking up milk from her family. They attended church together and all social happenings...
Charley Andrew Bintliff
May 2, 2026
Charley Andrew Bintliff was born on May 30, 1931, in Miltown, South Dakota. He graduated from Parkston High School and went on to complete one year of college before beginning his career as a schoolteacher. It was during this time that he met Bernadine, who would become his lifelong partner and the love of his life.
At the age of 22,...
Patricia Louise Balkenbush
May 1, 2026
Patricia Louise (Binford) Balkenbush, 83, of Fruita, Colorado, passed away on May 1, surrounded by her family, after courageously facing Glioblastoma for nearly eight years. Born on November 5, 1942, to Dr. Harold and Alma Binford, Pat grew up in Gunnison, Colorado, where she met the boy across the alley—Dave—who would become the love of her life.
Dave and Pat were...
William Charles "Chuck" Jones
Apr 27, 2026
Chuck was born in Rock Springs, Wyoming, in 1951 to Vera and William Jones, who preceded him in death. He grew up in Southern California and graduated from Rancho Alamitos High School in Garden Grove.
Chuck worked alongside his father in construction and later as an armored car driver for Loomis and at Hughes Aircraft. In November 1994, he became a...
Steven Samuel Kinnamon
Apr 26, 2026
Steven was born in Meeker Colorado in 1978 to Ella Darlene Kinnamon and Larry Rhea Kinnamon. He was the last son of three boys; Arthur Kinnamon and Eugene(Gene) Kinnamon. Steven spent his childhood ranching with his family and attended school in Meeker. He went on to attend Westwood college in Denver where he earned an associates degree in mechanics. Steven...
Benjamin Paul Bonnet
Apr 26, 2026
Benjamin Paul Bonnet strolled into the presence of God on April 26, 2026.
He was born to Chuck and Kathy Bonnet in Greeley, Colorado on August 30, 1978. However, he spent his youth in Grand Junction, Colorado.
Ben graduated from Central High School in 1996 and Colorado Christian University in 2000. Ben worked at several fascinating jobs. He worked several stints for...
Britt Ruben Mathwich
Apr 23, 2026
Britt Mathwich, husband, father, and grandfather, passed quietly with his family at his side on April 23, 2026, at the age of 71.
Britt was born in Clinton, Oklahoma, in 1954 to Harold and Vera Mathwich. Shortly after his birth, the family returned to New Mexico, where Britt was raised and attended school in Clovis, graduating from Clovis High School with...
Doreen Burger
Apr 23, 2026
Doreen Margaret Burger, 85, passed away peacefully on April 23, 2026, with her family by her side.
She was born Doreen Margaret Kidd on May 16, 1940, in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, to James and Evelyn Kidd. In the mid-1960s, she married Petrus Marinus Schimek and immigrated to the United States, where she made her home for the remainder of her life....
William Raymond Baker
Apr 21, 2026
William Raymond Baker, lovingly known as Bill, age 79, passed away in his home surrounded by family on April 21, 2026.
Born October 2, 1946 in Greeley, Colorado to the late Erma and Raymond Baker. He grew up in Minturn, Colorado when life was simple. Bill spent his childhood exploring the mountains and learning about hard work; collecting coal and wood...
Kayla Lynn Menendez-Paz
Apr 20, 2026
Kayla Lynn Menendez, 36, died 4/20/2026 at St. Mary’s.
Born April 15, 1990 to Deana & Michael Patterson.
She enjoyed being a mother to her 4 children: Christian, Hailey, Brian, Lio, & Stepson.
She had many kids call her auntie. She does leave 1 nephew, Ronn, & 3 siblings Michael Jr., Deana, Kennia & (2 half) Danny (Daniel) & Destini. She also leaves...
Marga Maria Rauch
Apr 20, 2026
Marga Maria Rauch 5-5-1953 to 4-20-2026
Marga Maria (Spanky) Rauch was born to Laurence and Maria Smith in Schwetzingen Germany, May 5th, 1953. She was 3 years old when they moved to the USA. Her father was career Army, so they lived in many places and finally settled in Steamboat Springs, CO. She graduated from high school there and a few...
Lita E Perrine
Apr 18, 2026
Mrs. Lita Perrine went to be with the Lord April 18, 2026. She was 95 years of age.
She was associated with the Federal Government for twenty years and was a faithful employee. She has been retired since 1990.
Her greatest passion in life was to be pleasing to her Lord and most of her life was given to a ministry of...
Kelly Jay Rowley
Apr 16, 2026
It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Kelly Jay Rowley on April 16, 2026. Kelly was truly one of a kind and will be missed by so many. He was well known for his unmatched wit and was one of the funniest people you could ever know. At the same time, he was the most dedicated...
Matts G. Djos
Apr 14, 2026
Matts Djos, resident of Cedaredge, CO, and former professor of English at what is now Colorado Mesa University, passed away on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, surrounded by his family. Matts was a lifelong learner and lover of books and held many degrees and titles dear to him (Texas A&M grad and Aggie at heart, PhD, avid sailor and skier, freelance...
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