Name: Martin Mortuary
Address: Grand Junction, CO

Adelle, thinking of you as always. Another year is passed and your anniversary is tomorrow. In Port Lavaca, Texas and it is 32 degrees with some rain, feels a lot like Colorado here tonight. Missing late night vino and your company.
 Your Husband
Will

My dearest Adelle,
Today is Hunter's 40th birthday, I thought I would say this aloud, so He and you are remembered. I never thought I would be here and you and Hunter would be there, our distance I hope is closing and we will all be there together.
Love from your husband Will

For your birthday Adelle
Your Husband Will

Happy Birthday Adelle, 17 Apr 1956-17 Apr 2025, 69 years of age. I never thought I would have made it, I wish you were here to celebrate a milestone in your life. I love you and hope you have met up with Hunter and your mom and dad today. I know you are standing in the light of our lord, and that any imperfections are now perfect. 
With much love now to the end of time.
Your Husband Will
Today I send to you, Forget Me Not Flowers for your birthday.

Another year has passed, and I am thinking of how much I miss you. I do wish you had a better understanding of how Hunter’s death affected me, and that I had a better way to communicate that to you. I know you just didn’t understand, and this misunderstanding caused friction between us, but not enough to end us. ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar and all those other lettered mental problems that have plagued my life have been difficult to overcome, but I believe that an Angle of God has guided me throughout life, even though I have been horrible to some of the people around me that I loved most. Adelle you are my wife, my love, my partner, and my Inspiration. Of all the things I lost in Colorado, the loss of you, Adelle, was the greatest loss of all. 
Your Husband Will

Adelle, thinking of you and Hunter today as always. I was remembering you two with family. Love to you always Will

Thinking of you today on your birthday, hoping you are safe in the presence of our lord, and that you can see your mother and father and talk with our son Hunter this day.
Love, your husband Will

To Adelle this Valentine's Day 2024
I did not marry you so I could live with you,
I married you because I could not live without you.
I may not have been,
Your first date,
Your first kiss,
or even, Your first love, but
I want to be your everything.
I hope you never forgot how special you are to me.
I have loved you forever, now, and always.
On this day and beyond.
 Your loving husband Will

Thinking of you as always Adelle, and another year has slipped away. I miss you more each day that passes and have hope to see you again soon.
Your Loving Husband
Will

My wife Adelle with our children Hunter, Jennifer with Jake & Hailye, & Issabella her 1st Bullie.

Baby Adelle with mom early on in Monticello, Utah.

My beautiful wife Adelle Bonatti Lloyd in 1973 as Home Coming Queen in Grand Junction, Colorado.
Happy 67th Birthday to you Adelle with Love Always
Your Husband, 
William


25 January 2023
My memories of my beautiful loving wife Adelle and our wonderful time together, that no one knows. As I am sitting here today thinking of how much Adelle and I enjoyed the great life we had and the many blessings that had been bestowed on us, I am in disbelief that it has been ten years since Adelle’s death although sometimes it seems much longer because of my loneliness without her. Adelle was my inspiration in life and my partner, it is difficult without her. I think we stayed in Grand Junction, Colorado too long. Even though the death of our son Hunter was keeping us apart at times, I miss you Adelle and hope and pray you are in the loving arms of our lord, and I know we will see each other sometime soon.
Your Loving Husband William


Today I am thinking of my wife Adelle, and son Hunter. Hunter's death anniversary is August 5th and Adelle & my wedding Anniversary is August 17th. Hunter has been gone for 15 years and this anniversary for Adelle and me will be 29 years of marriage. Adelle has been gone since 2013 and my heart aches every day for my family. This photo is of a wonderful day in all our life, I do miss my wife and my son and weep for them every day even until this day. 

Remembering you and Hunter in our best of times
Love Will

Happy Mother's Day Sweetheart
from your Loving Husband Will

I am missing my wife and son on this, Mother's Day

I think this might have been Adelle's last birthday in Scottsdale, AZ. Hunter made the trip there especially for Adelle. Early summer trip 1999, All and All it was a great time for us.

Marriage
17 Aug 1993 • Grand Junction, CO
In Shirley Bonati's back yard, Marriage lasted almost 21 years, ended with Adelle's death in Jan 2013.
Adelle and Will at wedding reception.

To the memory of my wife Adelle, I give you my thoughts of this day 04/04/22. As I wade through the days of late, I find myself missing Adelle, not just because she is gone from my life, but because she is gone from so many people's lives that she touched during her own short life. Together we had some of the best life moments that anyone could imagine. One point in my life that Adelle had a difficult time understanding was the death of my son, her stepson Hunter. The death of a child without drought has caused the demise of many marriages and was working hard on the destruction of ours. I was in love with Adelle from the first moments when we met and I am still in love with her to this day, despite thoughts in my mind of her dealings with our son Hunter antics in a harsh manner. We lived together and we lived apart due to this, and I wonder what difference it might have made if I were there the night she passed away. Adelle had the best relationship with Jennifer my daughter, I really never knew just how close they were until only a few weeks ago in conversation I had with Jenn. It did make me feel quite melancholy to her my daughter describing things they did and conversations they had and just how much Jennifer still misses Adelle, I wept. Adelle and my son Bryan had a good relation as well, but mother and daughter as opposed to mother and son, well there is just a female bond, I suppose men will never understand fully. Adelle was a mother by circumstance of our marriage, and I know she worked hard to be the best mom she could, given the circumstance of it all. These days, I am an old man of seventy, I live with my daughter Jennifer, and we will no dough continue to remember Adelle and miss her. I wish I could have just one minute to talk with her. For all of those that are indifferent to me, know, you didn't really have a clue to my and Adelle's relation, but remember Adelle was good and a strong woman with support from friends and family which also include me.

To the family I'm so sorry for your loss. I'm sure the memories Adelle has given to you will remain with you in all of your day to day activites. I send my prayers and love to the family.

Adelle, My condolences to your family. I have many fond memories of our younger days at Mesa. Fun times hanging out and skiing. I am sorry we lost touch. 
To your family: hold on to the good memories.
Debbie Berry Poloni, Price, Utah

Dear cousin, your spirit will remain with me always, I'll forever remember the sparkle in your eyes and the fond memories we shared. Please hug and kiss my beautiful daughter for me as I know she is waiting for your company. Tell your daddy I'll clean the trout.

Love Mikie

My auntie dell, I will never forget what you have taught me in my 32 years of life. From makeup lessons to chicken gizzards to Mexican seashells and tattoos(your mom's gonna KILL me!!). And most recently, the hardest lesson I'll probably ever learn.  I am so blessed to have known you, you will be missed. But I know I'll see you again. Thank you for always being true to yourself . Love sarah

Adelle,  We were so lucky to have you as our guardian angel. We will never forget your kindness during Ed's illness, our grandson's death and nephew's tragic death. You were always a voice of love and compassion.  We are both lucky to have been a part of your life.  Hope you have found the peace and serenity you so much deserve.
Love you always and forever......
Ed and Jojo

To Our Aunty Dell,

Thank you for being such a loving, supportive, devoted, bold, fun, passionate, caring women to look up to. That is the Adelle we will always remember. Good hearts are recognized by good hearts, we will carry you with us forever. My mother had many stories to share about you, she loved you deeply. You lived a memorable life and we are proud to call you family. Give a big hug to grandma and grandpa for us all. Your nieces have two new beautiful babies on the way that will need a guardian angel. We could all use a few more butterflies on our shoulders down here. We love you and we will see you again soon.

My condolences to the family.  Adelle was a tough lady with a tender heart.  I know things weren't always easy here but may you rest easy and peacefully now.

Adelle,
I pray that you are at peace within your family's embrace. I will miss you and I love you.
Weezie

My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Adelle will always hold a very special place in my life, my heart and my thoughts. She was a unique and special person and my life has been fuller for having known her. Rest in peace Dell.

Thank you to all the wonderful people who showed my sister kindness and friendship. While she was not perfect (as non of us are) she had a heart of gold and a strong faith in God. Your thoughts and prayers mean the world to me and my family.  
Her loving sis Edith and Adelle's nieces: Sarah, Maggie, Elizabeth, and Rachel.

True friends are hard to find, but through the help of a higher power, we connected.  I am forever grateful for our deep discussions. You are a one of a kind.  I know you are happy and safe and although I will miss you every day, I will be happy that we were the best of friends.  I love you and I "will" see you again.

Adelle ...i was very lucky to know you. We had a lot if good times ...and it was all because of you. We went through a lot together,  all of us, didn't we? You were a mentor and a friend to me. Thank you so much for so many amazing memories,  friendships,  and the best advice ever. You are with your mom now..i know you missed her. If you see my dad up there be sure and give him a hug and a kiss for me:') love you. Miss you.

Oh Adelle, my heart is broken. You were an amazing friend and I am so very sad that you are gone. You were always there for me and I am so sad that I was not there for you over the last year, the days move so quickly by...Our condolences to the Bonatti Family, she loved you dearly. Always we will remember you...Dan, Lisa and young Eric who thought you rocked.

Adelle was my boss for almost four years.  She taught me to 'work smarter, not harder'.  A lesson I will remember for the rest of my life.  Condolences to her family.  She was a wonderful woman.

My condolences to the Bonatti family. To Adele old friend, you were there for me in a very difficult part of my life. I will never forget our time in Ouray, and Grand Junction. My children still remember their Aunt Adele, riding on the lawnmower with Todd and you taking care of Christmas for them when I wasn't able to. You rest awhile now. I truly believe angels wings await. Dee Chambers

Oh A - dellie!  You will certainly be missed by so many.  Buck and I both always enjoyed getting together with you and Bill while you lived in Scottsdale.  We always had oodles to talk about.  We will always remember your kindness and patience.  I mean really?  Who else but you would put up with washing dishes in the bathtub for six months while your kitchen was being remodeled???  We will see each other again.  There is much rejoicing in Heaven .. a daughter has come home.  Love you!  Buck and Jay HInds

I'm so sorry for the family's loss. We will keep you all in our prayers. Love, Ed & Lee Ann (Lloyd) Williamson

adelle, you were one of the few that could handle todd and my shenanigans.  always kept us  on a short leash and in retrospect, i'm glad you did.  i hope you are reunited with your parents already, i'm sure you are.i'm sorry it was your time, but happier you were part of my life.  Luv!!!

My heart hurts because I know your hearts are broken. David and I are saying prayers for you family.

OBITUARY

Adelle Bonatti-Lloyd

April 17, 1956 – January 25, 2013

Martin Mortuary

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