Obituaries

Stephen Ronald Randall

Stephen Ronald Randall

Feb 2, 2024

Stephen Ronald Randall (39) passed away on Friday, February 2, 2024. He was born August 9, 1984, in Grand Junction, Colorado, to Ron Randall and the late Barbara Kindel Randall.

Stephen was known for his tender-heartedness and love for people. He was always looking for ways to help others. He was a loving father, son, brother, and uncle. Stephen loved spending...

Joseph Ernest Atkinson

Joseph Ernest Atkinson

Feb 2, 2024

Joe Atkinson a beloved husband, brother, and friend, peacefully passed away on February 2, 2024. He was preceded in death by his loving parents, Atley and Dortha Atkinson; his brother Tom Atkinson; his sister Sara Killian; his son Eric Atkinson; as well as his mother and father-in-law, Lois and Vern Johnson.

Joe will be deeply missed by those who were fortunate...

Lieselotte McCarty

Lieselotte McCarty

Feb 2, 2024

Liesolotte (Lee) McCarty, born August 3, 1933, passed on to her heavenly reward after a long, joyous, and productive life on February 2, 2024. 

Born in Frankfurt Germany, Lee survived a childhood in war torn Germany with grace and optimism, and was forever thankful to her father for moving their small family to the countryside and out of the devastated city...

Chester Paul Little

Chester Paul Little

Jan 31, 2024

Chester P Little, age 82, passed peacefully on Jan 31, 2024 at La Villa Grande which took excellent care of him. We are so grateful for their love and care.He was born in Tennessee but raised in Lansing, Mich. He attended Michigan State and then joined the Air Force during the Vietnam war. Most of his working career was working...

Michael C. Polniak

Michael C. Polniak

Jan 31, 2024

Michael Polniak, formally of Denver, passed away January 31st, 2024 in Grand Junction. He was born in 1950 in Denver, Colorado. He was preceded in death by his parents Frank and Betty Polniak,  and sister Diana Ochoa. He is survived by his daughter Lara Polniak of Pueblo, sister Beverly (Gordon) Hamilton, sister Patty Graves, sister Joyce (David) Hawley, brother Frank...

Beverly Maxine Hilliard-Lenox

Beverly Maxine Hilliard-Lenox

Jan 31, 2024

Beverly Maxine (Hilliard) Lenox was born in Cleveland ,Ohio on December 27,1927. She was one of 7 children born to Francis and Percy Hilliard. She spent most of her childhood in the Franklin Pennsylvania area. She moved to Washington D.C. where she met and married Melvin Elwood Lenox May 8, 1949.

 From 1946 -1951 she was a telephone operator for Chesapeake...

Shannon Oneta Sompayrac

Shannon Oneta Sompayrac

Jan 30, 2024

Shannon Sompayrac, age 80, passed away at the Collier Hospice Center in Wheat Ridge, CO on January 30, 2024 after a long battle with cancer.  She was born November 20, 1943 in Salida, CO to the late Art and Marge Henke.   She graduated from high school in Salida and moved around Colorado with her family while she continued her...

Jimmy Gail Godby

Jimmy Gail Godby

Jan 28, 2024

Jimmy Gail Godby age 77 passed from this earthly life on 1/28/2024 at his home in Grand Junction following a long illness.

He was born October 13, 1946, in Lubbock Texas to Billie Jean and Gail Eddington Godby Jr.  Jim was predeceased by both parents. 

After graduating from Lubbock High School in 1965 Jim went on to Texas Tech University earning his...

Eliana Torres

Eliana Torres

Jan 28, 2024

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Roger Burt Sollenbarger

Roger Burt Sollenbarger

Jan 27, 2024

Roger Sollenbarger, 87, Passed peacefully surrounded by his family and left this world to get his questions about the universe answered on January 27, 2024. He was born in Denver, CO to Marjorie and Lee R. Sollenbarger. He attended elementary schools in the Denver area and graduated from Wheatridge High School. Following high school, he attended Colorado University in Boulder...

Terry Matthew Smith

Terry Matthew Smith

Jan 26, 2024

Terry Matthew Smith, age 55, died the 26th of January 2024. 

Born June 9th 1968 in   Michigan, he was the son of the late Terry M. Smith and Catherine J. Smith. 

Terry Smith has worked in the food industry as a cook, nearly all his life. 

In the 1990's and early 2000's, he participated in the Grand Junction Renaissance Faire, alongside his...

Patrick Bradford Bryan

Patrick Bradford Bryan

Jan 24, 2024

Patrick Bradford Bryan, aged 64, died January 24, 2024 following a sudden illness. 

Born May 21,1959 in Honolulu, Hawaii, he was the son of John and Patricia Bryan. Patrick attended Damien High School in Kalihi, HI.

Patrick was a success in the construction industry and could build anything out of wood. He built over 200 homes in Hawaii, and helped rebuild several...

Timothy Jay Morris

Timothy Jay Morris

Jan 24, 2024

Timothy Jay Morris age 36, passed away at St. Mary’s Hospital on Jan 24, 2024. Timothy was born on September 16, 1987 in Grand Junction, CO. Timothy was an amazing Father, Son, fiance and friend.. He had an amazing heart. He was kind hearted and had a generous spirit. Timothy loved music, Jordans and his family.. Timothy was always...

Cheryl Elaine Roberts

Cheryl Elaine Roberts

Jan 22, 2024

Cheryl Elaine Roberts, born on June 12, 1954, gracefully left this world on January 22, 2024. She was the cherished daughter of the late Ruby and Jay C Holbrook, and the sister to the departed Gary Wayne Holbrook. Cheryl is survived by her loving daughter, Candice Nicole Downing, and granddaughter, Mila Rose Downing.

Cheryl's heart held a special place for horses...

Lansford Leroy Balding

Lansford Leroy Balding

Jan 22, 2024

Lance L Balding, 77, died peacefully at home on January 22, 2024. He was under hospice care and died from complications of pancreatic cancer. A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, February 10, 2024, at 1:00 pm at American Lutheran Church, 631 26 1⁄2 Rd, Grand Junction, CO, with Pastor Valerie Carlson officiating. Cremation has taken place. 

Lance was born...

Randy Wayne Smith

Randy Wayne Smith

Jan 21, 2024

Randy Wayne Smith, age 66, passed away from his earthly life January 21st, 2024, at his home in Clifton, After a sudden battle with cancer. He was born May 5th, 1957, in Montrose Co. to William M. Smith and Leona J. Lavender.

Randy was a business owner in the Gutter industry installing gutters on homes. Randy always put his heart and...

Mary Honaker

Mary Honaker

Jan 21, 2024

Mary (Cordova) Honaker, formerly from Salida, Colorado, passed away on January 21, 2023 at Eagle Ridge of Grand Valley at the age of 95.Mary is survived by her son, Jay Honaker, brother Joe Cordova, sister Arlene Hutchins, son-in-law Tony Scott, several grandchildren, nieces and nephews.Mary is preceded in death by husband Don Honaker, daughter Angelina Scott, parents, brothers and sisters. Services...

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