Obituaries
Marianna Rice
Mar 21, 2024
Marianna Rice passed away at her home on Thursday, March 21, 2024 in Grand Junction, Colorado at the age of 87. She was born on November 7, 1936 in Nucla, Colorado to Arthur and Kittie Mae Enstrom. She grew up on the family ranch with her brother, Herbert Enstrom. Donald Rice and Marianna were married in 1956. She graduated from...
Stephen Minor Reay
Mar 21, 2024
Stephen Minor Reay went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, March 21, 2024, after a long battle with Parkinsons. He was 79.
Steve was born in Dayton, Ohio, on February 19, 1945, to father, James Aloysious Reay and mother, Dixie Marie (Minor) Reay. Steve graduated from Monte Vista High School in 1963. He graduated from Adams State College...
Meredith Lynne Salens
Mar 19, 2024
Meredith Lynne Salens, age 62, recently of Grand Haven, Michigan, passed away unexpectedly on March 19, 2024 while vacationing in Colorado.
Meredith was born on October 27, 1961 in Goldsboro, NC to the late Richard and Frances (Potts) Thomas. She was one of five children; Russell Thomas (Madison, MS) her older brother, her twin sister Allison Weeks (Houston, TX) and her younger sister Nikol Grant (Phoenix, AZ) and younger brother Gerald Grant (Winter Park, FL).
After Meredith graduated from...
Tamy Shawn Neal
Mar 17, 2024
Tamy Shawn Neal, age 65, died March 17th, 2024, following illness.
Born September 3rd, 1958, in Fullerton, California, she was the daughter of the late Evan Neal and Ella “Mabes” Larson.
Tamy graduated the California School for the Deaf in Riverside, CA.
After moving to Colorado from California, Tamy had been employed as a laundry technician at the Grand Junction Regional Center through...
Cheryl Kay Stevens
Mar 15, 2024
It is with so much love and heartache that we honor the memory, and celebrate the life of Cheryl Stevens. She is greeted at Heaven’s Gate by her grandmother, her parents, and her baby girl.
Survived by her life love, Gregory Stevens; children Darrell Rea, Kristin Catbagan, Jonathan Krzysiak, and Miranda Gaddy; her sister, Brenda Loback; 5 grandchildren, and countless friends...
Maria Cruz Herrera-Mendoza
Mar 15, 2024
Nuestra querida María Cruz “Tita” Herrera fue llamada a casa de nuestro Padre Celestial, el viernes 15 de marzo del 2024. Nació el 3 de mayo de 1925 en Cueramaro, Guanajuato, hija de José Herrera y Virginia Mendoza. Su verdadera alegría y felicidad era servir a Dios y estar con su familia. Fue una persona amable y sencilla y todos los que...
Richard Lee Sanchez
Mar 13, 2024
Richard Lee Sanchez July 6, 1943 - March 13, 2024 Richard L. Sanchez passed peacefully from this life and into the safe and loving arms of Christ on March 13, 2024. Though Richard had no surviving family members, he had many friends whom he considered his family. Richard was an outgoing, friendly person who enjoyed being in the company of people. He had...
Robert Eugene Schneller
Mar 12, 2024
Robert E. “Bob” SchnellerBob Schneller was born in Los Angeles, California July 9, 1935 to Matthew James and Mary Jane Schneller. Bob passed away peacefully on March 12, 2024 at his home, surrounded by immediate family in Grand Junction, Colorado.Bob was always active and enjoyed staying busy. He lived a life full of achievements and adventures. He was a loving father raising two...
William Charles Fenstermaker
Mar 10, 2024
William “Bill” Charles Fenstermaker passed away on March 10, 2024, due to natural causes following multiple illnesses. Bill led a remarkable life as a self-employed professional and world-renowned artist and fly tier for over three decades.Throughout his career, Bill created numerous pieces for private clients, including collaborations with Jonas Brothers. His passion for art extended beyond his personal work, as...
Robby W Casper
Mar 10, 2024
Born in Baltimore, Maryland to John Casper and Anita Sidener Casper. Anita and Robby moved to Grand Junction. Robby graduated from Grand Junction High School. Robby had various jobs and adventures over the years. He made many friends along the way. He entered Hospice March 5, 2024 and passed March 10, 2024. He is survived by his Mother Anita Sherry,...
Samuel Elwood Williams
Mar 9, 2024
Samuel Elwood Williams, age 66 left this world March 9th, 2024 at St. Mary's Hospital in Grand Junction, CO following sudden illness..
Sam was born September 6th, 1957, he was the son of Gilbert and Mildred Williams..He was preceded in death my his loving wife Kelly Albee Williams..
Sam graduated high school in 1975..Sam loved caring for people he went to college...
Greg Allen Wentzel
Mar 8, 2024
Greg Allen Wentzel, 54, passed away surrounded by family on March 8, 2024. He was born August 19, 1969 at Fort Wolters in Mineral Wells, Texas to Merlyn Wentzel and Alice Bryan. Greg lived in Oklahoma and Texas until his parents, Dick and Alice Bryan, moved back home to Castle Rock, Colorado. Greg graduated from Douglas County High School and continued...
William Allen Brown
Mar 7, 2024
William Allen Brown, 82, had a change in address March 7, 2024, following a long battle with cancer. Born April 6, 1941 in Wichita Ks to Lt, Col. Allen K Brown and Helen Robinson Brown. Bill married Cheryl Riding In August 22 1970. They had two children, Stacy Allen Brown and daughter Chanda Garner, seven grandchildren, three great grandchildren and two adopted...
Nickie Michelle Long
Mar 6, 2024
Nickie Michelle Long, 46, of Parachute CO. Passed away at home March 6, 2024. Nickie was born November 13, 1977 in Richfield UT. She was the daughter of Wendy Heaps and Micheal Warenski. Nickie attended Colorado Mountain College in Rifle Colorado. Nickie has been employed as a Certified Pharmacy Technician at Valley View Hospital for 4 years. She also had her certification...
Howard Boland
Mar 6, 2024
Howard Edward Boland, 89, of Grand Junction, Colorado, passed away on March 6, 2024. A lover of the outdoors, mountains, and flowers, Howard was a proud Air Force Veteran. His eyes would light up when his family was around, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Howard had a green thumb and spent his days tending to his plants and creating unique floral...
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