Phillip A. Tino
Feb 4, 2025
Phillip “Phil” Tino, a beloved husband, grandfather, uncle, brother and friend, passed away on February 4, 2025, in Grand Junction, Colorado. Born on April 26, 1965, in West Covina, California, Phil was the youngest of four boys in a large, loving Italian family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Michael and Gay Tino.
For 44 years, Phil shared an...
William "Sully" Sullivain
Jan 27, 2025
William Joseph Sullivan, affectionately known as "Sully", Bill, or Billy, passed away on January 27, 2025, at the age of 52 in Silt, Colorado. He was born on September 5, 1972, in Glens Falls, New York, and quickly grew to become a beloved figure to all who knew him.
A proud Wildcat from West Genesee High School and a graduate of...
Lillian A. Etcheverry
Jan 27, 2025
Lillian Etcheverry passed away January 27, 2025 at her home in Collbran, CO, at the age of 88. She was born in Vernal, Utah to the parents of Wilson and Lola Stoner. She was the oldest of four daughters; sister Gloria and sisters Janesse and Janette. Lillian spent her early years in Utah. She married Larry Hayes on April 23,...
Darrell L. Branson
Jan 26, 2025
Darrell Lee Branson, age 74, of Grand Junction, passed away peacefully at the Hopewest Care Center on January 26, 2025.
Darrell was born on February 17, 1950, in Bend, Oregon (and raised in western Colorado) to H. Hugh Branson and Daphne (Sanders) Branson. He was the third boy to be born to the couple joining big brothers Larry and Edwin. His...
James "Jimmy" Slade Cole
Jan 18, 2025
James “Jimmy” Slade Cole, 19, of Grand Junction, Colorado and Pensacola, Florida, passed away on January 18, 2025.
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Jimmy Cole, who was born on December 29, 2005, in Grand Junction, Colorado, to Keasha and Tony Cole. Jimmy’s life was filled with the things he loved: his family, his...
Dora Valdez
Jan 18, 2025
Dora was born in Cortez, Colorado on October 24,1948. Her given name at birth was Mable Dora Valdez, however she always preferred to go by Dora. While still an infant her family moved to Delta, CO. She attended grades 1st through 8th at St. Michaels Catholic Church. Upon completing the 8th grade at St. Michaels, she began and completed her...
Vernon G. Dillard
Jan 13, 2025
Vernon Gale Dillard Vernon was born in Piedmont, Missouri, to Jessie Agnes Hollis Dillard and Lucien Emory Dillard. The family moved to Grand Junction, Colorado, where Lucien built a home in 1936, and the children grew up. Lucien Emory Dillard's home was built on the northern portion of Vernon's grandfather William (Elic) Dillard's property. In 1973, Vernon built his home...
