Obituaries

James Michael Didier

James Michael Didier

Jan 27, 2025

James Michael Didier was born in Chicago, Illinois January 23, 1950 and died in Grand Junction, Colorado 75 years and 4 days later.  His early years in the suburbs of Chicago were like most kids spent playing with his brothers and sisters and neighborhood friends. Though not a particularly enthusiastic student, he did attend the prestigious Chicago Art Institute.

He became...

MaryLou Ayers

MaryLou Ayers

Jan 26, 2025

Mary Lou Ayers, 80 years old, of Grand Junction, Colorado, passed away on January 26th.

She is survived by her husband, Bob, her daughters Bobbie, Billie, and Kimberly and her sister, Joy and brother, Richard. She also leaves behind several grandchildren and great grandchildren.

She will be fondly remembered and sorely missed.

No services will take place, as she requested, but we do...

Rebekah Sue Diedrich

Rebekah Sue Diedrich

Jan 25, 2025

Rebekah Sue Diedrich passed away unexpectedly at her home in Clifton Colorado on January 25, 2025, at the age of 49. She was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma on May 21, 1975. 

Rebekah was an extraordinary wife, mother, sister, daughter, aunt, mentor, teacher, coach, friend, and so much more to the people she knew and strangers she had yet to befriend....

Robert Cole Proctor

Robert Cole Proctor

Jan 22, 2025

Cole was born July 24, 1938, to Glen and Morine Proctor. He was raised in Meeker Colorado.

After graduation from Meeker High School, Cole joined the military. He served in the US Army with the 596 Transportation Company, 11th Airborne Division of the 7th Army; and was stationed in Munich Germany. Cole was honorably discharged.

While on duty with the Army Reserves...

Rose Ellena Widegren

Rose Ellena Widegren

Jan 19, 2025

Rose Widegren

January 25, 1946 – January 19, 2025 

Rose Widegren was born in the doctor's office in Hotchkiss, Colorado, on Jan. 25, 1946.

She was the third of five children born to her mother, Agnes Egger Welch, and her father, Augustine Guercio Welch, who worked in the mines in the North Fork Valley while the family lived in Somerset, in a tiny...

Henry Ferguson

Henry Ferguson

Jan 18, 2025

Henry (Bo, Hank) Ferguson, a beloved son, father, grandfather, uncle, and friend, passed away peacefully on January 18, 2025, at the age of 81. Born in Indiahoma, Oklahoma in 1943.

 Henry lived a full and vibrant life defined by love, dedication, and an unwavering passion for the Denver Broncos. 

After moving to Palisade Colorado in 1957 he was a Graduate of Palisade...

Frances Irene Rollaine

Frances Irene Rollaine

Jan 17, 2025

Frances “Fran” Rollaine passed away peacefully on January 17, 2025, in Grand Junction, Colorado, just days shy of her 96th birthday. Born on January 26, 1929, in Montrose, Colorado, Fran was the youngest of four sisters and grew up surrounded by love and laughter. 

In California, she met Jack, the love of her life. The two were married on Christmas Eve...

Corben William Buniger

Corben William Buniger

Jan 17, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Corben William Buniger, 20, of Fruita, Colorado. He was born on July 18, 2004, in Grand Junction, Colorado. 

Corben was a bright, gentle soul whose kindness and love touched the lives of all who knew him. Corben’s warmth, kindness, and caring nature were felt by all who knew him. He...

Marlo Dietrich Reimer

Marlo Dietrich Reimer

Jan 16, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Marlo Dietrich Reimer, a loving husband, father, grand father and great grandfather of Grand Junction, Colorado on January 16, 2025 at the age of 91. He was born on August 21, 1933. He was one of 9 children born to Dietrich and Nellie Reimer, Mennonite farmers of Newton, Kansas....

Abigail Shealeen Crespin

Abigail Shealeen Crespin

Jan 15, 2025

Abigail Shealeen Crespin, Age 36 passed away January 15, 2025 following a sudden illness.

Abby was born on December 10, 1988, in Grand Junction, CO. She was the daughter of Charles Mark Ross and Kristie Dee Ross of Grand Junction, CO.

Abby was friendly, outgoing, sweet, and strong.

She was a dedicated mom, a loving wife, an amazing friend, and a sweet soul.

Abby...

Timothy Lee Hughey

Timothy Lee Hughey

Jan 14, 2025

Tim was born on Christmas Eve, 1962, in Farmington, New Mexico to Larry George and Shirley Eleanor Hughey. He was the second of two sons. The family soon moved to Grand Junction and Tim completed his education at Grand Junction High School. For a period of time, he worked in food service at the Holiday Inn and then joined Mesa...

Scott Robert Dix

Scott Robert Dix

Jan 12, 2025

Scott R. Dix, September 19, 1946 passed away after a long battle with cancer on January 12, 2025. He is survived by his wife Oona, daughter Terri, stepdaughter Jennifer, stepson Will, granddaughter Brooke, sisters Kathy and Terry, brother Tony and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his son Patrick Dix and daughter Lori. 

Scott was born in Waukegan, Illinois...

Hildegard Anna Carrizo

Hildegard Anna Carrizo

Jan 12, 2025

Hildegard Anna Carrizo passed on Saturday, January 12, 2025 at the age of 94 in hospice care at Hopewest of Grand Junction, Colorado.

Having been born in April 26th, 1930 in Mannheim, Germany, she was a 1956 immigrant to New York and became a naturalized US citizen. She recently lived on her own for 22 years, after her husband Albert Carrizo...

Shirley Irene Lee

Shirley Irene Lee

Jan 11, 2025

Shirley Irene Lee (Jacobsen) was well known for her stunning blue eyes, contagious smile, her travel career, her genuine love for the Lord and countless others. Survived by 6 children Marilyn Crust, Richard Lee, Kathleen Williams, Loren Snyder, Stacey Harrison and Sheryl Kleven. And 35 Grand & Great grandchildren. Preceded in death by husband Robert Lee, Lloyd Snyder, & Grandson...

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