Obituaries

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...

Patrick Joseph Tewell

Patrick Joseph Tewell

Jan 20, 2024

Patrick Joseph Tewell, age 34, went home to be with Jesus, January 20, 2024.

He was born September 15, 1989 in Cortez, CO, and is the son of James H. Tewell Sr. (Pleasant View, CO) and Leah K. Hancock (Grand Junction, CO).

Patrick graduated from Montezuma-Cortez High School and went on to attend Fort Lewis College in Durango, CO. 

After working in the...

Mireya Garcia

Mireya Garcia

Jan 20, 2024

Obituary for Mireya Garcia-Andrade

Mireya Garcia-Andrade, age 26, died January 20th, 2024.

Born May 24th, 1997, to Rafael and Margarita Garcia of Grand Junction, CO.

Mireya enjoyed listening to music, spending time with her family and making lipsinging videos.

Even as a little girl she loved being the center of attention. She thrived as a leader in every situation. She was the perfect mixture...

Zachary Nathaniel Locke

Zachary Nathaniel Locke

Jan 19, 2024

Zachary Nathaniel Locke, age 31.5, died January 19, 2024, following a lifelong battle with Epilepsy.

Born July 11, 1993, in Denver, Colorado, he was the son of David E. Wilson (deceased) and Yevette Buehrer-Locke of Grand Junction, Colorado.

Zachary attended Wheat Ridge High School and R5 in Wheat Ridge, Colorado.

Zachary was always kindhearted and lived his life doing his best.  He had...

Kimberley Ann Lovlin

Kimberley Ann Lovlin

Jan 19, 2024

Kimberley Ann Lovlin, age 63, died January 19, 2024 after a long illness. Kim was the daughter of Jewel E. Schottel and Ella Aruthur Boothe. Kim grew up on a dairy farm and attended K-12th grade in Montrose, CO. After graduation Kim moved to Nevada to start her career as an executive secretary.

Kim met her husband Gordon Lovlin in Nevada,...

Tasia Jewell Gallegos

Tasia Jewell Gallegos

Jan 19, 2024

Taisa Jewell Gallegos would like to let you know that her work here is done. She received a call on January 19, 2024 with an offer she couldn’t refuse, for an appointment with the Heavenly King.

In just 21 short years, she fulfilled God’s call on her life. Her unwavering courage, warrior strength and Olympic faith has touched not only this...

Frances Gail Fraser

Frances Gail Fraser

Jan 18, 2024

Delta resident Frances “Gail” Fraser passed away on January 18, 2024, at her daughter’s home in Grand Junction. Mrs. Fraser was 89 years of age. A memorial service for family and friends will be held at a later date. 

Gail was born on Christmas day 1934, to Fred William “Fritz” Gallob and Katherine Rose (Mihelich) Gallob in the small mining community...

Patricia Joyce McKitrick

Patricia Joyce McKitrick

Jan 17, 2024

Patricia Joyce McKitrick age 88, died January 17, 2024, following a sudden stroke. Born in Lamar, Colorado on October 25, 1935. She was the daughter of the late Paul and Hazel Rhudy. Pat attended Wiley High School in Wiley, Colorado. Pat was a teacher aide in the education industry for over 20 years and was a member of the bowling...

Larry Joe Backes

Larry Joe Backes

Jan 17, 2024

“Let not your heart be troubled; you believe in God, believe also in Me. In my Father’s house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you to Myself; that where...

Seth Lewis Gregersen

Seth Lewis Gregersen

Jan 16, 2024

Seth Lewis Gregersen, age 34, passed away in the early hours of January 16, 2024, at his home in Grand Junction, CO. He was born on July 28th, 1989, to Layne Gregersen and Philina Clegg. Seth loved spending time with his kids, working on his truck and anything outdoors. He had a passion for working with large equipment. He knew...

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