Obituaries
Janet Louise Blackman
Apr 10, 2025
In Loving Memory of Janet Louise Blackman CoxAugust 21, 1942 – April 10, 2025With heavy hearts and deep gratitude for her life, we announce the passing of Janet Louise Blackman Cox, who entered into eternal rest on Thursday, April 10, 2025, at Mantey Heights Rehabilitation and Care Center in Grand Junction, Colorado. She was 82 years old.
Born on August 21,...
Wayne Calvin Blacker
Mar 30, 2025
Wayne Calvin Blacker passed peacefully on March 30, 2025 at the age of 90 with his family at his side.
Wayne was born July 24, 1934 in Vernon, CO to Fern and Fred Blacker. He had one sibling, his older brother Glenn. He attended multiple country schools in the Vernon area and graduated from Wray High School where he excelled in...
Joseph Stanley Swain
Apr 15, 2025
Joseph Stanley Swain, of Grand Junction, Colorado passed away on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at the Larchwood Inn in Grand Junction, CO. He was 75 years old.
A Celebration of Life for Joe will be held Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at Brown's Cremation and Funeral Service Chapel in Grand Junction with Rev. Danny Wilke Hospice Chaplin officiating. Visitation...
William Charles Batiste
Apr 14, 2025
William Charles Batiste, age 88 died April 14, 2025. Born in 1937 in California, he was the son of the late Urbano and Anna Batiste.
He grew up in Sacramento, California, and attended college at Sacramento State, where he met his wife Margaret whom he was with for over 60 years before her death in 2018.
They then moved to Davis, California...
Richard Wayne Stulc
Apr 13, 2025
Richard Wayne Stulc, 74, passed away at Hope West Ferris Hospice Center in Grand Junction, CO, on April 13th, 2025, at 10:40 PM after a long battle with stomach cancer.
He was born in Lewistown, Montana, on March 23rd, 1951, to Viola Elizabeth (Peterson) Stulc and Frank Vincent Stulc. He spent his early childhood years in Winifred, Montana, and attended Flax...
Sue Lowdermilk
Apr 13, 2025
Sue Lowdermilk, 88, passed away on April 13, 2025 with her loving family by her side. Born Mary Sue Anderson on June 14, 1936 in Baldwin, Colorado to Albin and Francis Anderson.
Sue graduated from Paonia High School and also attended Mesa State College.
Sue married Dwayne Lowdermilk on February 11, 1956 and from this union three sons were born.
Sue spent her...
Daivd Lee Krill
Apr 12, 2025
David Lee Krill, age 85 years, died April 12th 2025, following several months of heart related illness.
Born April 20th 1939 in Olathe, CO, he was the son of the late August and Gladys Krill.
He was a veteran of the US Marines having served as Lance Corporal, during 1957 to 1959, stationed primarily in the South Pacific.
David was employed as a...
Henry Earl Cherry
Apr 9, 2025
In Loving Memory of Henry Earl Cherry July 13, 1945 – April 9, 2025
Henry Earl Cherry passed away peacefully at his home on April 9, 2025, surrounded by the love and care of his daughters and granddaughters who were by his side at his final passing from this world. He was 79 years old and remained young at heart.
Born on...
Harold Ellis Dollar
Apr 9, 2025
Harold Ellis Dollar, age 86, died on April 9, 2025, in his home in Grand Junction, CO. Born to JZ and Mary (DeVore) Dollar near Walnut, MS. Started his careers with the 3-C’s “Cotton, corn, and cows” at 5 years old. Graduated Walnut High School, MS. Enrolled in the USAF. Stationed in Greece and Japan.
In Japan, he decided to follow...
Antonio Mondragon
Apr 7, 2025
Antonio Mondragon, best known as Tony, age 88, died April 7, 2025 and was preceded in death by his wife, Helen Mondragon; his son, Mike Mondragon; and his grandson Mario Mondragon. Tony and Helen were wed on September 18, 1954, spent 61 years side by side and are now resting peacefully together again.
Born April 27, 1936, in Mesita, Colorado, Tony...
Jimmie Eugene Walz
Apr 4, 2025
Jimmie Eugene Walz Sr., 88, of Grand Junction, Colorado passed away April 4, 2025. Born on October 2, 1936, in Grand Junction to Ivan and Ella Walz, he was a devoted husband to Shirley ann, and a loving father to Jimmie Eugene Jr.(Alicia), Jody Holt(Cindy), Justin Lee(Kelly), Kay Lynn(Ron), and Korena(Paul). Our dad was a member of the Pipe Fitters...
Janice Carol Hendricks
Apr 2, 2025
In Loving Memory of Janice HendricksMarch 15, 1940 - April 2, 2025Janice Hendricks, a woman full of love, laughter, and unwavering devotion to her family, passed away on April 2, 2025, surrounded by those who cherished her. She was 85 years old.
Born March 15, 1940, in Lamar, Colorado, Janice was the beloved daughter of Carl Leon Pierson and Lavina “Urso”...
Ruth Elizabeth Landis
Apr 2, 2025
Ruth Elizabeth Landis, age 80, died on Wednesday, April 2nd, 2025 following a long battle with many ailments.
Born on April 13th, 1944, in Fullerton, California, she was the daughter of the late John and Evelyn Landis.
Ruthie was a follower of Christ and member of Calvary Chapel for 50 years, with approximately 25 years spent at the Grand Junction Calvary Chapel,...
Albert Colunga
Apr 1, 2025
Albert Colunga passed away April 1, 2025, at the age of 97. He was born on September 6, 1927, one of 10 children, to Eleno and Antonia Colunga in Grand Junction, Colorado, where he spent most of his life.
Albert was proud to have honorably served his country in the United States Army during World War II.
He retired from Holsum Bakery...
Carol Ann Burns
Mar 31, 2025
Carol Ann Rickstrew was born to Gene Roy Rickstrew and Etta Lou Buffington and had the good fortune to be raised by her loving stepfather, George Edward Macdonell. Carol loved growing up on their ranch on Missouri Heights with her siblings; Bill and Terry Rickstrew, and Max, Mary Becky Macdonell. She loved horses, the outdoors and competing in rodeos. She...
Robert Lowell Doty
Mar 28, 2025
Robert Lowell Doty, 80, of Grand Junction, Colorado, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, March 28th, 2025. Born April 20th, 1944, he was the son of the late Lynn Doty and Jessie Marie Doty.
Robert, a proud veteran of the United States Air Force.
He is survived by his six beloved children: Craig, Tricia, Tannya, Heather, Jessica, and Chuck; as well as grandchildren...
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