Violet Roeland
Jan 14, 2026
Violet Roeland met Jesus face to face on January 14, 2026, though she walked with Jesus each day of her 91 years.
Violet was born on April 1, 1934 in Passaic, New Jersey to Michael and Sophie Sumnick. Violet was the fifth born of 13 children. After only one year of high school she began working on her family farm. At...
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
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...
Eric Ayers
Jan 9, 2026
Eric Ayers, a beloved husband, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away peacefully on January 9, 2026, at the age of 69 in Grand Junction, Colorado. Born on June 17, 1956, in New York, Eric’s journey through life was marked by love, generosity, and a deep commitment to his family.
Eric proudly served in the United States Army, a testament to his...
Gregory Robert Hazelhurst
Jan 8, 2026
Gregory Robert Hazelhurst passed away on January 8, 2026, in Grand Junction, Colorado, at the age of 75. He was born on November 2, 1950, in Denver, Colorado.
Greg is survived by his wife, Claudia; his sons, Sean (wife Jenna) and Drew; and grandchildren, Evelyn and Finn.
He dedicated much of his early career to helping others. He worked as a ski...
John Benson
Jan 8, 2026
John Benson, age 93, of Grand Junction, Colorado, passed away peacefully on January 8, 2026.
John lived a full and meaningful life marked by kindness, quiet strength, and an appreciation for simple pleasures. He especially enjoyed fishing, finding peace and satisfaction in time spent near the water. Those moments reflected the patience and thoughtfulness that defined him throughout his life.
He will...
Linda Mae Stack
Jan 8, 2026
Our beloved mother, Linda Mae Stack passed away peacefully on January 8, 2026. She will be dearly missed by all who know her.
Linda graduated in 1969 from Grand Junction High School. The following year she attended Mesa State College where she obtained her vocational degree.
In 1970, she was employed at Community Action where she met her future husband, Robert James...
Stephen Allen Hildebrand
Jan 7, 2026
Stephen A. Hildebrand passed away peacefully at his residence on January 7, 2026. Services will be held at the VA Cemetery at the committal shelter on Thursday January 29th at 1pm. Dinner to follow at Uranium Downs.
Robert O. Engelke
Jan 7, 2026
Robert O. Engelke, 87, of Grand Junction, CO passed away on January 7, 2026.
Robert (Bob) was born on March 6, 1938 in Ann Arbor, Michigan, to Otto and Mary Ellen Engelke. He graduated from University High School, a part of University of Michigan, in 1956. After earning his bachelor's degree in political science from Colorado State University, he went on...
Rebekah Yael White
Jan 5, 2026
May her memory be a blessing.
Rebekah Yael White, 21, of Parker, Colorado, passed away peacefully on January 5, 2026. Born on September 16, 2004, in Aurora, Colorado, Rebekah was a beloved daughter, sister, granddaughter, niece, and friend whose light, talent, and joyful spirit touched everyone who knew her.
She is survived by her loving parents, Wayne and Tamara White; her siblings,...
Wanda Fay Hudson
Jan 5, 2026
Wanda Fay Hudson passed away at the age of 79 in her home in Clifton, CO on January 5, 2026. She fought a decade's courageous battle with Cancer. She was surrounded by her loving family as she went to her eternal home.
She is survived by her sister Virginia Shaw, two daughters Cynthia Houchin [Steve], Patricia Chadwick and her son Jerry...
Allan Ledebur
Jan 1, 2026
Allan Ledebur went to be with his Lord and Savior in January 2026. He passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones.
Al was a man of faith, which guided the way he lived his life. He loved his wife and family and worked hard throughout his life with the goal of providing for them. He was an avid bridge player, attended...
Diane Arlene Pierzina
Dec 30, 2025
Diane Arlene (Yapp) Pierzina passed away December 30, 2025 in Grand Juncion, Colorado at the age of 71.
She was born to Jay E. Yapp and Inez M. Feld at Porter Memorial Hospital in Denver, CO on January 25, 1954. She was the only child of her parents. Diane was baptized and made her First Holy Communion at Our Lady of...
Eldine "Dean" Ivan Branham
Dec 27, 2025
Eldine (Dean) Ivan Branham
Dean passed away at his home in Glade Park, CO on 12/27/25. He was born on his parents' Dairy Farm in Antigo, Wisconsin, on January 22, 1928, where he attended school and worked until age 17. He was an adventurer, strong and determined individual. He started pursuing flying small airplanes and acquired his pilot's license at the...
