Obituaries

Stephanie Lynn Chapel

Stephanie Lynn Chapel

May 15, 2024

Stephanie Lynn Chapel passed away following a courageous battle with Throat Cancer. She was 68 years old. Steph was born April 6, 1956, the daughter of Phil & Verna Karly. 

She graduated from Grand Junction High School and attended CSU on a music scholarship. She married Steve Chapel in August of 1982. 

She worked for Grand Valley National Bank and then the...

Ruth Elizabeth Lujan

Ruth Elizabeth Lujan

May 13, 2024

Ruth Elizabeth Lujan born April 14th, 1950 went home to be with our Lord on May 13th, 2024.Ruth was born in Ranchos De Taos, New Mexico. She was the daughter of Joe and Bennie Tafoya. Ruth passed in Grand Junction, Colorado following a battle with a terminal illness.She loved crafting/crocheting, shopping, bingo, casinos, decorating, occasional traveling, making trips to the...

Marcia Louise Poutous

Marcia Louise Poutous

May 6, 2024

Marcia Poutous, aged 69, of Aspen, Colorado, passed away on May 6, 2024 with her husband John (LJ) Erspamer and her two sons, Kai Quintan Erspamer and Teo Fabi Anthony Erspamer by her side.Marcia was born on October 7, 1954 in Lakeside, California, to her parents Arlette Jane (Kaufman) Poutous and John Louis Poutous. She was raised alongside her six...

Val Joe Weaver

Val Joe Weaver

May 4, 2024

Val Joe Weaver Senior, 77, of Fruita, Colorado passed away on May 4, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Joe was born on August 17, 1946, in Filmore, Utah. Joe grew up in Frannie, Wyoming with his parents Don Paul Weaver and Martha Elizabeth Ives. He was the second of nine siblings. He attended Deaver High School where...

Dallas Michael ABBOTT

Dallas Michael ABBOTT

May 3, 2024

Dallas Michael Abbott, a veteran of Vietnam and longtime resident of Loma, Colorado passed away peacefully at home on May 3, 2024. Dallas, was born March 12, 1947 to Don and Alice Abbott and attended Central High School in St. Joseph, Missouri before enlisting in the U.S. Army. As a private, first class for the Army. Dallas served in Vietnam...

Arnold Jackson Ahkeah

Arnold Jackson Ahkeah

May 3, 2024

Arnie Ahkeah passed peacefully away on a beautiful sunny day on Friday, May 3, 2024 surrounded by his family and friends at St Marys Hospital in Grand Junction, Colorado.  He has been a long time resident of Grand Junction, Colorado.  He was born on February 24, 1947 to Willie and Eula Akheah in Rico, Colorado.  He was a member of...

Ricky Arnold St. John

Ricky Arnold St. John

Apr 30, 2024

Ricky Arnold St. John, an esteemed cryptologic technician in the United States Navy, passed away peacefully on April 30th, 2024. Born on July 4th, 1960, Ricky dedicated his life in service to his country, leaving behind a legacy of honor, sacrifice, and unwavering dedication.Ricky enlisted in the Navy in June 12th, 1978, embarking on a distinguished career marked by exemplary...

Teresita Hayward

Teresita Hayward

Apr 30, 2024

Teresita “Tere” Hayward, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, friend and devoted matriarch of her family, passed away at her home in Fruita, Colorado on Tuesday, April 30th.  

Born in Grand Junction, Colorado on October 3rd, 1946, she was the second child to the late Albino and Cleo Venegas, and baptized at St. Joseph Catholic Church. As an adolescent, Tere’s life took...

Trudy Lynett Sierra

Trudy Lynett Sierra

Apr 30, 2024

Trudy Sierra, age 45 died on April 30, 2024, following a sudden illness. Trudy was born on January 17th, 1978, in Muskogee, OK. She was the daughter of Linda and Gary Parmele, both living and residing in Grand Junction, CO. Trudy attended Grand Junction High School in Grand Junction, Co. She was a full-time caretaker to her parents for several...

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