Dolores Ann Herrera

Dolores passed away on March 27, 2023 in Hospice, surrounded by her family. Dolores was born on November 28, 1955 to Joe and Sally Gallegos of Grand Junction, CO. She was married to Robert Herrera for 51 years. She was a devoted wife, mother, a loving grandma and great grandma. Dolores worked as a unit coordinator/patient care assistant at Saint Mary’s Hospital for over 20 years before retiring. She spent her last years with her family.

Dolores loved the mountains, camping, fishing, hunting and relaxing with her family. She enjoyed gambling, reading and watching movies.

Dolores is preceded in death by her husband Robert Herrera; parents, Joe and Sally Gallegos; and brother Joe Gallegos, Jr.

Dolores is survived by her son Robert “Rob” (Margaret) Herrera and daughter Stacy Carothers. Grandchildren and great-grand babies; Jacob and Zoey Herrera and their children Paisley and Koe; Caleb and Lucas Herrera; Destiny and Chandler Bobbitt and their son Cash; Taniqua Herrera and her daughter Ava; Kiana Herrera (Juztin Morales) and their children Milan, Noah and Ezra; and Ieshah Ausborne. Her brother Marvin Gallegos; sisters, Linda Stack, Jeanne Gallegos-Waters, Darlene Damiani, Jessica Seufert, and Lesa Pinkerton; and niece Randi Wilson.

A Celebration of Dolores's life will be held at Callahan-Edfast Mortuary, Grand Junction, CO on Saturday, April 15, 2023 at 10am. A graveside prayer will follow in Orchard Mesa Cemetery.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.callahan-edfast.com for the Herrera family.