Obituaries
John Steven Bennett
Jul 22, 2024
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of John "JB" Bennett, a beloved husband, son, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, who left us on July 22, 2024.
JB was born April 30, 1960, to Melvin and Sharon Bennett. He grew up in Arvada, Colorado and graduated from Arvada West High School in 1978. He went on to earn a bachelor’s...
William David Hill
Jul 22, 2024
“Come look, it’s still here!”
Bill stood transfixed in front of a decades-old diorama of a wildland firefighting scene, complete with an old red firetruck pumping water from a pond, a fire tower and firefighters outfitted with backpack pumps and rakes, at the Harvard Forest Museum in Petersham, Massachusetts. In that moment in 1985, his lifelong passion for wildland firefighting was...
Michael Anthony Sebastian
Jul 21, 2024
Born in Alhambra, California Mike is survived by his brothers George Sebastian of Azusu, California, Robert Sebastian of Las Vegas, Nevada, daughter Carey Bryant of Arvada, Colorado son Noah Sebastian of Arvada, Colorado, his grandchildren Hunter Bryant, Baily Bryant, Taylor Sebastian and Paige Sebastian.
Growing up as a kid in California, he enjoyed being at the ocean, participating in Boy Scouts,...
Anthony Shawn Summers
Jul 20, 2024
Anthony Shawn Summers, age 34 died in his home July 20, 2024.
Born July 2,1990 in Grand Junction, Colorado: the beloved son of John Kemp and Teri Summers.
Tony graduated from Central High School, and joined the Navy as a GSM. After the Navy, Tony completed an Associates Degree in HVAC at Intellitec College in Grand Junction, Colorado. He enjoyed working as...
David de Jesus Gallegos
Jul 19, 2024
David de Jesús Gallegos Delgado, nacido el 3 de junio de 1934 en Potrero de Gallegos, Valparaíso, Zacatecas, falleció pacíficamente rodeado de su amorosa familia. David fue un hombre de gran carácter y sólidos valores, conocido por su dedicación a su familia, su arduo trabajo y su espíritu cooperativo.
David estuvo casado con Luz María Álvarez Zuno, y juntos construyeron una...
Billie Gale Mobley
Jul 19, 2024
The world has lost a special kind of person, but Heaven has gained a beautiful angel. Billie G. Mobley went to heaven on Friday, July 19th, 2024. Born February 9th, 1949, he shared a birthday with his beautiful wife, Tammy Mobley, who preceded him in death in February 2019. He was also preceded in death by his mother, Ruth Mobley;...
Esther S Lujan
Jul 18, 2024
Esther S. Lujan passed away in her home on July 18, 2024 surrounded by family. Esther was born July 9, 1939 in Alamosa, Colorado. Her family moved to Grand Junction when she was young.
She was the daughter of the late Henry and Evangeline Balerio. She attended schools in Grand Junction. She was employed and retired from Coors Ceramics. Esther was...
Francis Albert Collins
Jul 17, 2024
On this day, July 17, 2024, Francis (Frank) Albert Collins went to spend eternity with his beloved son Richard (Richi) Allen Collins.
Frank Collins came into this world on May 26, 1948, born in Hornell New York to Frank Collins and Virgina Collins. As a military brat, Frank lived in many places within the United States. In his youth, he even...
Mary Cruz Melchor
Jul 16, 2024
With sadness in our hearts, Mary C Melchor at 86 years old, passed away on July 16, 2024 following a brief illness of cancer. She passed away surrounded by loved ones in the comfort of her home.
Born September 14, 1937 in Ault Colorado, daughter of Mother Virginia Fino and Father Max Rodriguez. Mary attended Kimball County High School and grew...
Tamera Lynn Hovden
Jul 15, 2024
Tamera “Tamie” Lynn Hovden (Carwile), age 67, passed away peacefully on July 15th, 2024 at Hope West Care Clinic, Grand Junction, CO.
Born 07/07/1957 in Danville, IL, she was the daughter of the late James M. Carwile and Shirley A. Russell (Richards).
Tamie graduated from Catlin High School, Catlin, IL
Tamie was preceded in death by: her loving parents - James M. Carwile,...
Haley Meri Hough
Jul 15, 2024
Early afternoon on July 15, 2024 Haley Hough passed away peacefully and was surrounded by her loved ones.
Haley was a special Christmas gift, being born on December 25th, 1993, in Craig Colorado. She was born to Eric Lee Hough and Brenda Michelle Mannion. Haley grew up to be a beautiful storm, blazing through life like a wildfire. She became the...
Carolyn Higginbotham Atkins
Jul 15, 2024
Carolyn Higginbotham Atkins, age 81 of Grand Junction, Colorado passed away peacefully surrounded by love and family on July 15, 2024.
Carolyn was born in Lafayette, Louisiana to the late Clinton J. “Hick” Higginbotham and Georgia Higginbotham. She is survived by her two sons Winn Atkins and wife, Sara Atkins of Austin, Texas and Mitch Atkins and wife Tracy Atkins of...
Dee Ann O'Rear
Jul 14, 2024
Dee Ann O’Rear, age 84, passed away on July 14, 2024. Dee Ann was born November 14, 1939, in Coffeyville, Kansas. She was the daughter of Johnny Mathis and Mary Mathis. Dee Ann grew up in the Coffeyville, Kansas area. At age 16, Dee Ann met the love of her life of 65 years, Billie Howard O’Rear. After a whirlwind...
H Kay Hancock
Jul 13, 2024
H Kay Hancock passed away on July 13, 2024 at his home in Grand Junction, at the age of 89.
A beautiful red-haired baby boy was born to Henrietta and Harold Hancock on January 26, 1935. He grew up in the Neosho Rapids, KS farming community where the family lived in a house ordered from Sears and Roebuck.
Kay went to school...
Phillis Ann Bowers
Jul 12, 2024
Phillis Ann Bowers, age 83, passed away on Friday, July 12th, 2024. Phillis was born on August 21st, 1940 to Rondall and Jo Mae (Parker) Stoltz. She worked for both the US Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management before retiring to Fruita, CO. Phillis enjoyed gardening, volunteer work and spending time with friends. One of her greatest joys in...
James Francis Phillips
Jul 11, 2024
James Francis (Jim) Phillips passed away from this life on July 11, 2024, at the age of 91. Jim was proceeded in death by his mother, Ann F. Phillips and his two brothers, Clifford V. Phillips and Michael A. Phillips. He is survived by his younger sister, Rita K. Day and his children, Carol Logston, Cheryl Sullivan and Michael Phillips....
Mark Lynn Hutton
Jul 11, 2024
Mark Lynn Hutton, 68, died July 11, 2024 following a brief illness. Born November 17,1955 in Grand Junction, Colorado , he was the son of the late Carl and Cynthia Hutton. Mark attended local schools. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army having served in the Vietnam war. He was employed as a garage door installer and also helped...
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