Stella Mary Atencio (Medina) passed away peacefully on April 19, 2024, in Grand Junction Colorado, at the age of 79 at home with her family. Stella was born on July 23, 1944, in Denver, Colorado, to Manuel H. and Mary L. Medina.
Stella had a fulfilling Career working at St. Mary’s Hospital Cafeteria, American Linen, Ultronics and many more.
She was dedicated to her work and made many lasting Friendships along the way.
Stella was a devout member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, where she found solace and community. She cherished her faith and the values it instilled in her life.
In her free time, Stella enjoyed a variety of hobbies including arts & crafts, painting, fishing, camping, traveling, playing bingo and spending time with loved ones at family gatherings.
Stella will be dearly missed by her children: Pearl (Kenny) Archuleta, Albert Atencio and Abie “Leo” (Connie) Atencio, all of Grand Junction CO. She also leaves behind many beloved grandchildren, great-grandchildren, her twin brother Steve (Glenna), brother Johnny (Ieda) Medina, sisters: medina of Platteville, CO; Guadalupe (Lavell) Harrison of Thorton, CO; Tina (Bernie) Quintana of Salem, OR; Dolores (Wesley) West of Grande Ronde Reservation, OR; and many nieces and nephews.
Stella was preceded in death by her husband, Abie J. Atencio, her parents, Manuel H. and Mary L. Medina, and siblings, Mary L. Medina, Sally Garcia Cordelia Valdez, and Josie Medina and several nieces and nephews.
Rosary at Callahan-Edfast Mortuary & Crematory, 2515 Patterson Road, Grand Junction, CO 81505 on May 3rd, 2024 at 7:00 PM.
A service to honor and celebrate Stella’s Life will be held at Callahan-Edfast, on May 4th, 2024 at 11:00 A. The funeral home will be assisting the family with the arrangements during this difficult time.
