Obituaries
Dorothy Diane Hull
Feb 19, 2024
Dorothy "Diane" Hull 77, passed away February 19th, 2024 in Grand Junction, Colorado surrounded by many who loved her.
Born February 20th, 1946 in Phoenix, AZ., she was the daughter of the late Charles & Dorothy Dunn. Diane graduated from Washington High School in Phoenix, AZ. in 1964.
Diane was employed as a bookkeeper in the banking industry for 34 years....
Paul George Duzenack
Feb 17, 2024
Paul George Duzenack, age 84, passed on February 17th, 2023 surrounded by his loving family following an extended illness. Mr. Paul Duzenack was born January 23rd, 1940 in Walsenburg, Colorado and was the son of George and Effie Duzenack.
Paul was an educator and leader in education his entire life; he touched many people’s lives in that realm. He was employed...
Sarah Husted Cottier
Feb 14, 2024
Sarah Husted Cottier, age 90, died February 13, 2024, following a long struggle with Dementia.
Born November 11,1933, in New York City, Sarah was the daughter of Robert A Husted and Josephine E Bentson.
Sarah graduated from Asbury Park High School in Asbury Park New Jersey, and attended Dickinson College in Philadelphia.
Sarah worked several years as a stay- at- home mom before...
Beverly June Malensek
Feb 13, 2024
Grand Junction, Colorado resident, Beverly “Bev” June Malensek (age 86) passed away on February 13th, 2024 at Western Slope Memory Care surrounded by her family following a long battle with dementia. She was born in Somerset, Colorado on June 16th, 1937 and was the daughter of the late Oscar and Goldie (Turner) Dove.
She spent her childhood in Somerset and attended...
Richard J Berryman
Feb 13, 2024
Richard J Berryman, 84, died February 13,2024 in Montrose, Colorado. Richard was born August 25, 1939 in Hanover, PA. He was a veteran of the US Airforce having served as Airman Basic for 4 Years.
Rick had been an Electrician in the Mining industry for many years and he also installed fire suppression systems and did a lot of plumbing. He...
Loretta Marie Herod
Feb 13, 2024
Loretta "Tib" Herod, age 98, died on Feb. 13, 2024 after a brief illness.
Born July 26, 1925 in Fall River, MA. She was the daughter of the late Manuel Mendes & Loretta (Higgins) Mendes.Tib graduated from St. Anne's School of Nursing in Fall River, MA. with her Registered Nurse degree. She was a nurse for 30 years with 10 years...
Michelle Ann Poundstone
Feb 13, 2024
On February 13, 2024, the world lost a remarkable soul as Michelle Ann Poundstone, aged 74, passed away following a sudden and brief illness. Born on January 5th, 1950, in Menominee, Michigan, she was the beloved daughter of the late Raymond Vogel and Caroline Manns.
Michelle attended Woodrow Wilson High School in Los Angeles, California. She found joy in the simple pleasures...
Christopher Daniel Raff
Feb 11, 2024
Christopher Daniel Raff was born to loving parents Bryce and Danny Raff on May 3, 1980. As a child, he always wanted to be a cartoonist and enjoyed art, basketball, rollerblading, hockey, motorcycling, riding bikes, snowboarding, building things and being creative. He graduated from Grand Junction High School in 1998. Chris lost a dear friend to a hate crime and...
Richard Goss
Feb 10, 2024
Lieutenant Commander Richard M. Goss, peacefully passed away in February 2024 at the age of 101. His final days were spent at a wonderful care home in Tucson, Az surrounded by family.
Richard was born in Grand Junction, Colorado in 1922 to lifelong residents Morgan and Rose Goss. He and his 4 siblings were raised on their parents farm in Fruita,...
Paula Ann Waddington
Feb 10, 2024
Paula Waddington, longtime Delta resident, passed away on February 10, 2024 at her home. She was a retired USPS mail carrier and served at the Cedaredge Post Office. After retiring she enjoyed traveling, spoiling her cats, and researching Colorado history.
She is survived by her son Randy (Tammy) Waddington, daughter Jackie (Eric) Nestle, step-son Larry (Connie) Waddington, numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Parke Hendrick Johnston
Feb 9, 2024
Parke Hendrick Johnston 79 died February 9, 2024 following a 10 year journey with cancer. Parke was born July 27, 1944 in Oregon. He met his wife Sheila in Ketchum Idaho and were happily married for 47 years. They have lived in Grand Junction for the past 10 years. They both love the outdoors, including hiking, skiing, camping, biking and...
Patricia Ann Cerise
Feb 8, 2024
Pat's life on earth ended on Thursday, February 8th in Grand Junction, CO. She was 88 years old. Interment of ashes will occur in Eagle, CO at a later date.
Patricia Ann McCain was born on August 30, 1935 in Glenwood Springs, CO to Howard and Marilla McCain. She spent her childhood and graduated from high school in Eagle, CO.
Pat was...
Carla Lorena Romero
Feb 8, 2024
On February 8th, 2024, Carla Lorena Romero, age 41, was finally called home while in the presence of her two children after a long fight with many illness’.
Born November 4th, 1982 in Grand Junction, CO, she was the daughter of Lorenzo Robles and the late Darlene “Dalia” Vicky Robles.
She is survived by her five brothers, Raymond Salazar, Carlos Salazar, and Albert...
Victor Vivian Sharpe Jr.
Feb 7, 2024
Victor V. Sharpe Jr., 98, was a man who followed his passions and whose booming laugh was recognizable everywhere he went. He passed from this life on Feb. 7, 2024, in Grand Junction CO, following a lengthy battle with dementia.
Vic was born on Nov. 7, 1925 in Tampa Florida to Victor V....
Mary H Verdieck
Feb 6, 2024
Mary was born in Ontario, Oregon, the second child of Dale and Phyllis Hollingsworth, and spent her early days in eastern Oregon and Boise, Idaho. Her family moved to Grand Junction in 1957 where Mary attended St Joseph’s grade school and Grand Junction High School. Some of Mary’s favorite memories were playing the flute in the Tiger Band, skiing, working...
Willis Gary Grundvig
Feb 3, 2024
Willis Gary Grundvig, age 83, died 3 February 2024 peacefully in his home. Born April 23, 1940, in Price, Utah. He was the son of the late Mr. Willis Laine Grundvig and Enola Ellen Ellis. He graduated from Grand County High School in Moab, Utah.
After high school he worked in the oil fields in several Midwest states. He enlisted in...
Richard Allen Scariano
Feb 3, 2024
Richard Allen Scariano, age 76, died February 3rd 2024, following a long illness. Born June 26th 1947 in Mt. Clemens, Michigan, he was the son of the late Frank Scariano (Dottie) and Alice Hughes (Lloyd).
Dick told us many times what he wanted his obituary to say, and is as follows:
Dick loved his family and friends. He also wanted to tell...
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