Obituaries
Jo Ann Gipp
Jan 6, 2025
Jo Ann Gipp passed away at the age of 90 peacefully on January 6th, 2025. She was born July 20th, 1934 in Marion, Iowa to Clement and Maxine McGowan. She met her future husband, George Gipp while taking piano lessons. She married George when she was 17 and they had two children, Greg Gipp and Cindy Jo Grindle.
In their early...
Jacqueline Delores Haidich
Jan 6, 2025
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Jacqueline (Jackie) Delores Haidich, age 93, on January 6, 2025, following a brief illness. Born on July 3, 1931, in Oswego, Illinois, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Vae Hattersley.
A true trailblazer for working mothers, Jackie balanced a successful career with the demands of raising three...
Helen Caroline Brown
Jan 5, 2025
Helen Caroline Brown July 4, 1933-January 5, 2025
Helen Caroline Brown, 91, passed away on January 5, 2025. She was a dedicated mother to two sons, raising them as a single parent after her divorce in 1969. Helen was known for her profound faith, often described as the epitome of a Godly woman, whose life was a testament to her...
Jessie Kate Mello
Jan 5, 2025
How do you sum up someone’s life in one page?
You don’t. That’s why it’s called a lifetime.
Jessie was a woman of incredible talent, character, and love. She made you want to be the best you could be, no matter what. Her mere presence brought people together and allowed others to find the strengths that made them unique. She would celebrate...
Keith LaMar Podbevsek Sr.
Jan 5, 2025
Keith LaMar Podbevsek Sr., age 86, passed away peacefully January 5, 2025, surrounded by loved ones.
He was born on January 15, 1938, in Lyman, Wyoming.
He was a dedicated husband, father, community volunteer (E.M.T., Firefighter, and Garfield County Sheriff Deputy), successful business owner, an accomplished Square Dance caller for over 50 years, and was inducted into the Square Dance Caller Hall...
Richard Romero
Jan 3, 2025
Richard Romero passed away January 3, 2025 at the age of 79. Richard was born in Silt Colorado to Felix Romero and Arolinda Garcia on April 08, 1945. They both preceded him in death.
Richard is survived by his sisters, Carolina Collins of Arizona, Sylvia Cortez of St. George Utah, and Ruby (Angie) Romero of East Palmdale California.
He was also preceded...
Thomas Keith Carpendale
Jan 3, 2025
Thomas Keith Carpendale "Tom", passed away at his home January 3, 2025, after a long and hard-fought battle with cancer. Tom was born August 14. 1958, in Grand Junction to Robert Carpendale and Mary Ann Wright
Tom's greatest joy in life was his grandson Ben, whom he helped raise.
He was a master woodworker and loved old trains.
Tom's life is a lasting...
Linda Lorraine Coe
Jan 3, 2025
On January 3, 2025 our beautiful mother, grandmother and wife left this life and entered the arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus, after a long battle with Type 1 diabetes. She was 75 years old.
Linda was born on March 3, 1949, in Delta, Colorado to Ned and Martha Cooper (Sapp). She spent her childhood in Nucla, Colorado and graduated...
Kendall Bennett Young
Jan 2, 2025
Kendall Bennett Young, 49, of Grand Junction, Colorado, passed away tragically on January 2, 2025, while doing what he loved most. His adventurous spirit and dedication to life left an indelible mark on all who knew him.
Kendall was a devoted husband to his beloved wife, Gia Young, and a proud father to his four children, Tristan, Keade, Jensen, and Emily....
George S Randall
Jan 2, 2025
George Sanford Randall, 73, of Craig, Colorado passed away peacefully on Jan 2, 2025.
He was born in Boston, Massachusetts on July 5, 1951 to Stephen and Jane Swift Randall. George graduated from Needham High School, and worked as a carpet layer in his father’s oriental rug business until he decided to move to Colorado to create his own life.
George was...
Lee Ann Smith
Jan 2, 2025
Lee Ann Smith, age 75, passed away on January 2, 2025. Lee Ann was born June 20, 1949 in Tulsa, OK to Margaret and Bill Stroud. She worked in medical billing for over 30 years and became very close friends with many of her co-workers. She especially enjoyed traveling to the beach, where she loved to scuba dive and had...
Byron Carlton Corbett
Jan 2, 2025
After a three year battle with ALS, Byron Carlton Corbett (63) passed away surrounded by family on Thursday, January 2, 2025.
Byron was born on November 15, 1961 to Vernie and Loretta Corbett in Gainesville, Florida. He is survived by his wife Colleen Corbett, his three children Jessica Kramer, Katelyn Mason, Reuben Corbett, and 8 grandchildren. He is also survived by...
Kathryn Lee Wood
Jan 2, 2025
Kathryn Lee “Kay” Wood, 91, of Grand Junction, passed away peacefully on January 2, 2025 at St. Mary’s Hospital.
Kay was born March 3, 1933 at Lawn Hill, Iowa to Fonzy and Lula (Reece) Winters. On October 7, 1955 Kay married Kenneth Albert Wood at Marshalltown, IA. She was proud to be mother to their four children.
Kay was active in and...
Raymond Lynn Goad
Dec 31, 2024
Raymond Lynn Goad, affectionately known as ‘Butch, Lynn, Ray, or R.L.,’ at age 81, peacefully passed away on December 31, 2024. He was born on April 17, 1943 to the late Raymond and Rena Goad, and lived a full life in Grand Junction, Colorado.
He is survived by the love of his life Arlene, wife of 61 years, his brother Earl...
Patricia Lou Fischer
Dec 30, 2024
Patricia Lou Fischer, age 91 passed away December 30, 2024 peacefully under the compassionate care of Hopewest Hospice in Grand Junction Colorado. Her eldest daughter Robin was by her side when she passed.
Born August 1, 1933 in Hutchinson. Kansas, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Thelma Clark. She graduated from Owatonna High School in Owatonna, MN. There...
Billy Joe Tidwell
Dec 27, 2024
Billy J. Tidwell 91 died on December 27, 2924 after a long illness.
Born 11/6/33in Bascom, Florida, he was the son of the late Alton B. and Maggie Tidwell
Bill attended Marianna High School and Chipola Jr. College in Marianna, Florida.
He was a Veteran of the Army National Guard. Bill was a self employed construction superintendent and worked on many major construction...
Dario Urrutia
Dec 26, 2024
Dario Urrutia, aged 44, passed away tragically December 26th, 2024 in a car accident in Grand Junction. He was a loving husband, father, son, brother, uncle and friend. He was well known for his huge smile and warm welcoming nature. He was incredibly tender hearted and inclusive of all he met.
Born Nov 22, 1980 in Price, UT, he was the...
Charles Darren Wyatt
Dec 26, 2024
Charles (Chuck) Darren Wyatt
July 5, 1965 – December 26, 2024
Chuck, age 59, died unexpectedly at his home on December 26, 2024, from a sudden illness.
Charles was born on July 5, 1965, to Charles Wyatt (deceased) and Pamela (Divinny) Wyatt in New Orleans Parish, Louisiana.
Music was a major part of his life. He was a guitar player, singer, and songwriter who...
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