Obituaries
Lee Edwin Carter
Oct 6, 2023
Lee Edwin Carter, “Ed”, died at age 93 in Grand Junction, Colorado, on October 6, 2023. He was born on August 25, 1930, in Keene, Texas, on his grandmother’s porch to his mother Sarah Elizabeth (Woods) Carter and his father Glenmore Rust Carter. His brother, Tom, was born 4 years later. Glenmore was a preacher and missionary, so their childhood...
James Eugene Dunham
Oct 5, 2023
James Eugene Dunham was born on November 17, 1969 to John J. Dunham and RoseAnne Dunham in Montrose, CO. He went to Cedaredge High School in Cedaredge, CO. He was married to Jonna Lea Harding and raised two children with her Stacey Lea Dunham and Justin Todd Dunham. He graduated from Intellitec College with a degree in Architectural Drafting...
JoAnn and Edward Ryan
Oct 5, 2023
A Life Together, In Love Eternally
JoAnn Belle (Callender) Ryan, 83, of Grand Junction, Colorado, passed away peacefully at home on August 27th, 2023. JoAnn, “Jo”, was born on November 18th, 1939 in St. Joseph, Michigan. Her husband of 55+ years, Edward Michael Ryan Jr., 82, passed away at St. Mary’s Hospital in Grand Junction on October 5th, 2023....
Terry Joseph Bouchard
Oct 5, 2023
Terry died at home following cardiac condition. Terry born in Sedwrick Kansas in 1956. During his early years Terry traveled with parents because his father was jeweler and clock repairman. He grew up Denver, then family moved Glenwood springs where they owned and operated Hideout RV and cabins park. That where Terry learned to be jack of all trades while...
Neil Henry Beck
Oct 5, 2023
Neil Henry Beck, 89 years old, of Palisade, Colorado, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 5th, 2023 in Grand Junction. He spent his final days surrounded by family and friends, laughing at stories.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 48 years Pamela “Pam” (Worden, 2002), wife of 9 years Margaret “Marty” (Shay, 2012), and sister Shirley Smith...
Robert Hollinger Saunders
Oct 4, 2023
A glorious day came for our dearest Bobby on October 4th, 2023, when he went to be with hisLord and Savior. Bob was born Dec. 15th, 1936, to Rowland F. Saunders and Lois M. Saundersin Mack, Colorado.
He was born and passed away, living his entire life on his homestead inMack. He attended New Liberty Grade school, Mack Elementary,...
Julian Anthony Atencio
Oct 3, 2023
Julian "Juls" Anthony Atencio
After a hard-fought battle with an aggressive cancer, Julian Anthony Atencio passed away at his home on October 3rd, 2023. He was surrounded by his wife and girls. He was 73.
Julian was born on June 1st, 1950 in Rocky Ford, Colorado to Tony and Lucy Atencio. He was the oldest of three boys. Julian grew...
Janet Ruth Steinkirchner
Oct 3, 2023
Janet Ruth (Teague) Steinkirchner (Grandma Goose) got her wings October 3, 2023 when she passed peacefully at home in the presence of her family.
She was born June 12, 1936 in Ottawa, Kansas to William Francis Teague III and Freda Verna Wolgast and was raised in Chapman, Kansas before going to study nursing at Kansas State University. She left...
Sharon Ann Hunt
Oct 3, 2023
Born in Aurora, Illinois on July 24th, 1944 and died in Grand Junction, Colorado on October 3rd,2023
Sharon grew up in Lisle, Illinois.
She was an avid bowler and met the love of her life, Patrick at the Lisle Bowling Alley. The two even had thier wedding reception at the Lisle Bowl!
She loved everyone she met and...
O'Dean Carrigan
Oct 3, 2023
O’Dean Carrigan, 86 passed away on October 3, 2023.
O’Dean was born on January 2, 1937, with his sister Colleen to Byron and Nina Carrigan.
After high school he married Molly Sue Madison and resided in Redvale, CO. for 25 years. They had three kids, Chris Kendall, Nina Colleen Cook, and Tony Carrigan.
O’Dean is survived...
Patricia Carolyn Ewen
Oct 2, 2023
Patricia “Pat” Carolyn Ewen age 86, passed away on October 2, 2023 under hospice care at Capella of Grand Junction from complications after surgery. She was born to J. Morgan Smith Jr. and Elizabeth Smith on August 31, 1937 in Denver, Colorado.
Pat was a kind, loving and caring spirit. She established many close friendships over the years and was...
William Hungerford
Sep 29, 2023
William Hungerford, age 59, of Grand Junction, Co passed away on Sept. 29th 2023
Started working for himself as a flooring specialist, after 35 years of that career he decided to make a change. Worked in the oil industry for 10 years before he had a forced retirement due to health issues.
He would help others when...
Jose Olague Rodriguez
Sep 28, 2023
Jose was born on February 6, 1943 in Calivillo, Aguas Calientes, Mexico. He served in the military there. After coming to the United States he became a US Citizen, working in concrete and construction. Jose was a very caring and giving person. He was well known by many. Jose enjoyed always being around friends and family and listening to...
Gary Lynn Thornton
Sep 26, 2023
Gary Lynn Thornton, age 41, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 26th, 2023. Gary was born on October 31, 1981, in Wichita, Kansas to Gary and Susan Thornton. He was the firstborn of three children. Gary loved his adventures with family and friends. After moving from Derby, Kansas to Colorado Springs, Colorado in 2008, Gary began classes at Colorado University....
Marie Carol Martinez
Sep 23, 2023
Mia Martinez 59, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family in Grand Junction, CO. after a lengthy illness. Mia was born Maria C. Martinez in Grand Junction, CO. to Albert Atencio and Antonia Gomez. She grew up in the Denver, CO area. After being in Denver several years, she moved back to Grand Junction, and dedicated herself to taking care...
Craig Alan Saunders
Sep 20, 2023
Angels embraced Craig Saunders at sunrise on September 20, 2023. He passed away peacefully with his cherished wife Annie by his side.
Craig was born July 30, 1960 in Limestone, Maine to his father Thomas Saunders and his mother Judy Zeldenthuis Saunders. His father was stationed in Maine with the U.S. Army. His parents soon returned home to western Colorado....
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