Grand Junction, CO Obituaries

Everett Eugene Houser passed away on March 13, 2026, at the age of 90.

Charles Thomas Maeder passed away on March 14, 2026, at the age of 84. Born on September 16, 1941, in Craig, he was a resident of Grand Junction, Colorado.

Rodney Eugene “Rod” Dalley, 85, passed away on March 12, 2026. Rod was born November 8, 1940, in Fruita, Colorado, to Joe and Margaret Dalley. A third-generation Mesa County pioneer, Rod spent his lif...

Ellen Beatrice Currier entered into eternal rest passing away in her home on March 11, 2026. She was born on September 18, 1954, in Grand Junction, Colorado, the fourth child and second daughter of Br...

Sheila Morgan Ruth passed away on March 11, 2026, at the age of 91.

Claude Harvey Denton passed away on March 13, 2026, at the age of 88. He was born on December 4, 1937, and was a resident of Fruita, Colorado.

Allen Michael Grey passed away on March 15, 2026, at the age of 66. Born on April 19, 1959, in Glade Park, Allen was a resident of Glade Park, Colorado.

Jill Lee Derrieux passed away on March 10, 2026, due to devastating effects and harm from medication which damaged her central nervous system. Jill was born on December 19, 1969, in Normal, Illinois a...

Leslie M Belden, age 95, of Grand Junction, Colorado passed away on March , 2026. Les was born February 9, 1931, in Glenwood Springs, the oldest child of Dorr and Lucille Belden. Les has one brothe...

Ted Pletcher passed on March 11, 2026, at the age of 76. A brief graveside service will be held at Palisade Cemetery on March 17, 2026, at 11:00 am. Ted lived in Colorado Spgs, Colorado.

Barbara LouAnn Harper, born July 22, 1941, passed away peacefully surrounded by love. She shared a beautiful life with her husband, William (Sweed) Harper, to whom she was married for 57 wonderful yea...

Debbra Holmin, 70, of Grand Junction, Colorado, passed away peacefully on March 8, 2026, at St. Mary’s Hospital. Born on October 17, 1955, in Wiesbaden, Germany, on a U.S. military base, she was the d...

Eugene Elden Nelson passed away on March 10, 2026, at the age of 90. Born on April 27, 1935, Eugene Elden Nelson was a resident of Grand Junction, Colorado.

Jim Pollock, born in Clarksville, Texas, lived a life defined by service, craftsman, and curiosity, and a deep devotion to the people he loved. A proud United States Marine Corps Vietnam veteran, he c...

Bette Mae Martin of Grand Junction passed away on March 5, 2026. She was bom on June 5, 1930, in Kewanee, Illinois, making her 95 years. She lived a full life, surpassing many of her friends and relat...

Dennis E Speck passed away on March 8, 2026, at the age of 87. He was born on September 5, 1938, and was a resident of Palisade, Colorado.

Elsie (“Penny”) Merilee Lanoue of Grand Junction, CO passed away peacefully on March 3, 2026. Penny was born July 26, 1927, in Hotchkiss, CO to Melvin Herbert and Myrtle Fern Penfield (née Southard), ...

Karen Anne Sharrer, of Grand Junction, passed away on March 9, 2026. She was 80. Karen was born on June 25, 1945, in Alhambra, California, to James Jeter and Elizabeth Anne (Reece) Sharrer. She spent...

Virginia Vivian Ball April 23, 1947 – March 5, 2026 Virginia V. Ball, 78, of Grand Junction, CO, passed away peacefully on March 5, 2026, with her family around her, at HopeWest of Grand Junction....

Larry D. Shaver, 82, passed away peacefully on March 3, 2026, at HopeWest Hospice, after a short illness. He was born in Fairmont, WV on September 30, 1943. The son of Victor and Betty (Tennant) Shave...

Arllys Indergard passed from this life on March 4, 2026. She was born to Otto and Selma Treude on December 15th, 1933, in New Salem North Dakota. Upon early graduation from high school, she went on to...

George Emerson Wheeler passed away on March 2, 2026, at the age of 90. George was born on May 20, 1935, in Grand Junction and was a resident of Grand Junction, Colorado.

William “Kevin” Armstrong, born October 20, 1946, in Ohio to Evin and Lois Armstrong, passed away March 1, 2026, at home after a several-year battle with PSP and cancer. Kevin was raised in Craig, Co...

Carolyn Horton passed away on March 1, 2026, at the age of 80. Carolyn Horton was born on December 2, 1945, and was a resident of Grand Junction, Colorado.

The life of Torey Nicole. A beloved daughter, sister, aunt, granddaughter, and friend. Though our hearts are heavy, we are also filled with gratitude for the 31 years we were blessed to share with he...

Rickey Leonard Watkins passed away on February 24, 2026, at the age of 60. Rickey Leonard Watkins was born on June 18, 1965, and was a resident of Grand Junction, Colorado.

A hero in war and a pillar at home, John Ray Rodriguez lived a life of courage, conviction, and unwavering love. Born in Appleton, Colorado on January 6, 1928, John answered the call to serve his cou...

Ruth Yvonne Smith, 88, of Grand Junction, Colorado, passed away on September 26, 2026, peacefully in her sleep with complications due to Dementia. Ruth was born and raised in Southern California to...

Betty Dowdy Betty was born in Salida, Colorado on July 20, 1931, by parents Frank Howard (printer, business owner, appliance repair man) and home maker Elvira Steckel (Howard). She grew up in Grand J...

John Max Rose passed away on February 15, 2026, at the age of 93. Born on June 28, 1932, John was a resident of Clifton, Colorado. A Celebration of Life will be held on March 6, 2026, at 1:00 pm. ...

James Patrick Devore passed away on February 19, 2026, at the age of 65. James was born on September 7, 1960, and was a resident of Basalt, Colorado.

Gwendolyn Ruth Acord passed away on February 22, 2026, at the age of 88. Gwendolyn was a resident of Clifton, Colorado.

It is with our deepest sadness that we mourn the loss of our dearest mother, Agnes Delores Suazo, born in 1927, in Bismark North Dakota, to George and Margrette Mauch. Agnes grew up with eleven brothe...

Joan Harrell Chaffin passed away on February 23, 2026, at the age of 84. Born on August 18, 1941, Joan Harrell Chaffin was a resident of Grand Junction, Colorado.

Gerald Ray Goodsell, 74, passed away February 22, 2026, at the VA Medical Center in Grand Junction, Colorado, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born August 22, 1951, in Hot Springs, South ...

Ratanben Ranchhodbnai Patel passed away on February 24, 2026, at the age of 90. Ratanben was a resident of Grand Junction, Colorado. A Public Viewing & Farewell will be held at Callahan Edfast Mor...

Tamara June Martin passed away on February 24, 2026, at the age of 62. Tamara was a resident of Fruita, Colorado.

John Max Rose passed away on February 15, 2026, at the age of 93. John Max Rose was a resident of Clifton, Colorado. A funeral service for John Max Rose will be held on February 6, 2026, at 1:00 pm...

Helen May Neverdahl, age 97, passed away peacefully on February 23, 2026 in Grand Junction, Colorado. She was born and raised in Denver, Colorado, and was raised by a hard‑working family during World ...

Charles C Loveridge passed away on February 22, 2026, at the age of 78. Born on October 12, 1947, Charles was a resident of Bethesda, Maryland.

Billy E. Mitchem passed away on February 22, 2026, at the age of 96. Born on October 21, 1929 to Martha (Akers) and Floyd Mitchem, Bill was a resident of Rangely, Colorado since 1957 and grew up near ...

Esteban “Steve” Roy Duran, of Grand Junction, passed away on February 21, 2026. He was 87. Steve was born on October 4, 1938, in Dixon, New Mexico, to Avelino A. and Juanita M. (Sanchez) Duran. He sp...

Harrison (Zig) Ziegler IV A life lived in Full!!! Harrison (Zig) Ziegler IV, 81, of Grand Junction, Colorado, died February 21st 2026, at the Grand Junction Veteran Administration Hospital in Grand J...

Daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and life-long friend to many. She was all these and more to me. All my life, I have been in awe of, and humbled by, her many accomplishm...

Barbara Ann Larimer Born October 26, 1932 Died February 19, 2026 We are saddened to announce the passing of Barbara (Barb) Larimer, who passed away peacefully at the age of 93 on February 19, 2026,...

Paul Otto Klueber Jr., beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on February 19th, surrounded by the love of his family. Born in Louisville, KY, to Paul and Lorraine Kl...

Martha Mae [Boling] Thomas was born September 26, 1937, in Gracemont, OK and passed away on February 18, 2026 at HopeWest care center in Grand Junction, CO. Born in a shanty in Gracemont, near Hinton...

Shea Glynn Hopkins July 18, 1985 – February 15, 2026 With profound sorrow and enduring love, we announce the passing of Shea Glynn Hopkins on February 15, 2026, at the age of 40. Born in Springfiel...

TRIBUTE TO DAVID ROY SLEMON October 16, 1940 to February 13, 2026 After a full and colorful life, Dave Slemon passed away on February 13 2026. He was 85. Dave attributed his notorious enthusiasm an...

REBECCA Selle Johanson was born on October 10, 1950 in Hong Kong to the parents Elizabeth and Earl Albert Selle. When she was four years old her mother returned to her family and left Hong Kong and re...