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Wallace "Wally" Adams Irwin Jr.

Wallace "Wally" Adams Irwin Jr.

Jan 30, 2026

Wallace "Wally" Adams Irwin Jr. born to Wallace Irwin Sr and Sally Irwin, in Cheyenne, Wyoming, January 11, 1937. He passed peacefully on January 30, 2026, surrounded by family. Preceded in death by his wife, Willa Deen Lange, son Donald Irwin Sr. and grandson Donald Irwin Jr. 

Married to Willa Deen Lange, October 6, 1956. The couple had three children, Donald...

Anna Louise Etchart

Anna Louise Etchart

Jan 28, 2026

Anna Louise Etchart, 78, of Fruita, CO, peacefully passed away January 28, 2026, in the comfort of her home. She is preceded in death by her parents, Jean and LeonaArcuby, and her husband, Emile Etchart. She is survived by her sister, Marcella Stockert of Fruita, CO; brothers, Jean Arcuby (Kathy) of Mesa, AZ, and Arnaud Arcuby of Fruita, CO; sons,...

George L Buniger

George L Buniger

Jan 25, 2026

George Leroy Buniger, 75, of Grand Junction, Colorado, passed away on January 25, 2026, at his home, surrounded by his loved ones.

George was born on March 31, 1950, in Grand Junction, Colorado, and was a graduate of Grand Junction High School. He spent much of his life in the area, building a legacy defined by hard work, service, and a...

Nedra Karen Webster Thygerson

Nedra Karen Webster Thygerson

Feb 3, 2026

Nedra Karen Webster Thygerson, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, returned peacefully to her Heavenly Father on February 3, 2026, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on January 7, 1943, in Morenci, Arizona, to Lavon and Valora Webster.

Nedra lived a Christ-centered life marked by kindness, gratitude, and quiet service. She was a faithful member...

Larry Schneider

Larry Schneider

Feb 2, 2026

Please return for Larry's life story.

Tentatively a celebration of Larry's life will be on February 12, 2026 at 11am.  Please return for updates.

Robert Eugene Unfred

Robert Eugene Unfred

Jan 31, 2026

Robert Eugene Unfred, a beloved figure in the Grand Junction community and an embodiment of kindness and generosity, passed away peacefully on January 31, 2026, at the age of 93. Born on September 18, 1932, in Grand Junction, Colorado, Robert's life was marked by his deep commitment to family, his outstanding career, and a wealth of cherished memories that will...

John C. Halgat

John C. Halgat

Jan 29, 2026

John Charles Halgat, fondly known as "Jack," was born on August 15, 1956, in Hemet, California. He passed away peacefully on January 29, 2026, in Grand Junction, Colorado, surrounded by his loved ones. Jack was a remarkable individual, known for his unwavering dedication and multifaceted talents.

Jack enjoyed a long and fulfilling career, spending over 30 years at the Port of...

L. Loyette Bertroch

L. Loyette Bertroch

Jan 27, 2026

Lynetta Loyette Bertroch, 73, took the Lord’s hand on Jan. 27, ending her battle with cancer. Born in Glenwood Springs, she entered the world at a dangerously low birth weight and the lone survivor of a set of twins. A host of friends and family “Guardian Angels” tended to the tiny newborn around the clock. She remained petite and resilient...

Ann L. Muhr-Boyd

Ann L. Muhr-Boyd

Jan 24, 2026

Ann Muhr-Boyd passed away January 24, 2026 at her home in Grand Junction, CO. 87 years a life well lived. Ann was born October 14, 1938 in Oberlin, KS. She is survived by her son Andrew Muhr (Julie), and daughters Kathryn Hart (Michael), and Beverly Campbell (David), and step daughter Sharon Sears. Ann had the absolute joy of being a...

Michele L. Matzdorff

Michele L. Matzdorff

Jan 24, 2026

Michele Louise Matzdorff (Fross) was born in Denver on July 23, 1955 to Joseph R. and Yvonne M. Fross. She was the oldest of 6 children and was raised in Thornton, Colorado.

Michele loved people. She loved her family, her friends, but most of all she loved Jesus.

She felt happiest surrounded by her friends and family, working in the hospitals, and...

Mary Edith Colby

Mary Edith Colby

Jan 19, 2026

Our mother, Mary Edith Colby, passed away peacefully on January 19, 2026, surrounded by her family and love. After graduating from Craig High School in 1965, Mary attended college in Rangely alongside her cousin Sandy, and they went on to work together at St. Mary's Hospital.

 After returning to Craig, she went on to marry a handsome fellow, David Colby. After...

Roger A Jones

Roger A Jones

Jan 12, 2026

Roger A. Jones, born on March 2, 1949, in Denver, Colorado, passed away peacefully on January 12, 2026, in Grand Junction, Colorado, surrounded by his family after bravely battling Lewy Body Dementia. Roger, a beloved husband, father, and grandfather, dedicated many years of service as a diesel mechanic in the Grand Valley before enjoying retirement driving for Grand Valley Transit.

A...

Fred John Romero

Fred John Romero

Jan 10, 2026

Fred John Romero, the patriarch of the Romero family andfather figure to many, passed away surrounded by family after an extended illness on January 10, 2026. He was 75 years old.

Freddie’s Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at Victory Life Church in Fruita, Colorado.

Born on May 10, 1950 in Alamosa, Colorado, to...

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