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June 19, 1956 - August 5, 2020 Greg passed away on August 5, 2020, after a year long battle with esophageal cancer and complications arising from it. He was home, surrounded by his loving family. He was 64. Greg was born to John and Sherma Campbell in Afton, WY. He was the first born (later to become one of his band names) of five children. He doted on his younger siblings, carrying them, leading them, giving them horseback rides and of course, teasing them during their many family...

I have not only lost my baby sister but also my best friend. Robbie was a mother to two daughters, Amber and Heather  Suedekum and a son Robert Maybon. Robbie was a very caring person she was protective of her family. Robbie loved animals and they always sensed that in her. Robbie was very proud of our country and in First Responders. Robbie will be missed by her family and her many friends. I got a sign last night. I was going through the cards that Mom got over the years,...

Lanessa Atina Strohm May 26,2005- July 14, 2020      Lanessa was known to all who loved her as "Nessa" passed away on July 14,2020. Nessa attended Central High School and would be a Sophomore this coming school year. Nessa enjoyed drawing, watching movies, basketball, singing and loved spending time with her friends and family.    Nessa will be remembered for her beautiful smile and kind heart. She is survived by her mother Julia Ortiz and father...

Barbara J. (Hulse) Kasiewicz, 69, passed away suddenly on Saturday, July 11, 2020. She was born in a naval hospital in Portsmouth/Norfolk, Virginia, on January 12, 1951, to Margaret E. (Bock) Hulse and John M. Hulse, Sr. (Marine). She was the middle child of three and the oldest daughter. Growing up as a military “brat” meant moving a lot, but eventually, after her parents divorced Barbara (Barb) came to live in Ft. Wayne, Indiana, with her mother and younger sister. She went to...

John Clark February 4, 1989 - July 7, 2020 John Alan Clark born Saturday, February 4, 1989, in Wheatridge, Colorado, and passed away at the age of 31 on July 7, 2020. He was a loving son, brother, grandson, nephew, and friend. He had a positive impact on everyone he met, and would do anything in his power to help someone even if it cost him greatly to do so. He was an avid Miami Dolphins fan and a life long bowler. He loved music, video games, his extensive pop figure collection, and...

Michael Joseph Johnstone, 50, of Montrose, Colorado passed away at his residence of cancer on June 28, 2020. He was born in Fairfax, Virginia to William L. and Kate (Johnson) Johnstone, on January 24, 1970. He had traveled the world as a professional athlete: Snowboarding and Skiing. There are no services planned at this time. Cremation has taken place. 

James Louis Fuchs, of Grand Junction, passed away June 22, 2020 from a hiking accident on the Colorado National Monument. James was born to Robert F. and Mary T. Fuchs on February 1, 1954 in Chicago Illinois. James was 66. He was an environmental biologist (retired) and loved the outdoors. He had a Bachelors degree in the environmental sciences. He is survived by his mother,  one sister and three brothers. Cremation will take place. No services are planned at this time.

Paul “Steve” Dowdy, 69, of Grand Junction, passed away peacefully at his residence on June 13th, 2020. He was born in Sandusky, Ohio on May 16th 1951, to Paul James Dowdy, Jr., and Oma Maxine Young.       Steve was the eldest child, with six sisters: Deborah (Dennis) Kercher, Sue (Tom) Dennis, Sheryl Dowdy, Sandy Dowdy, Linda (Tony) Kroner and Phyllis (Dave) Brandau.  He had two daughters and one son from his first marriage: Melissa Renae Dowdy,...

Jay Lynn Ingelhart August 31, 1945 – June 4, 2020   Jay Lynn Ingelhart (Papa) of Fruita, CO passed away peacefully at home Thursday June 4th, 2020. He was 74.   Jay was born August 31, 1945 to Charles and Opal Ingelhart in Fruita, CO where he remained a lifelong resident. Jay married Tana Lee Lang of Fruita on January 19, 1962 and they celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in 2012. Tana passed away in 2013. Jay had 4 daughters, Tammy Kelley (Smokey) of Fruita, Vauna...

Our beloved Gianna Marie Rizzuto of Aspen, Colorado took her own life on the night of May 31st. She was 36 years old. Gianna was the strongest willed woman many of us had ever met, whether we agreed with the direction of that will or not. From her self-bedazzled shoes to her hand sewn hoody and homemade earrings, she was always genuine. Gianna’s beauty and sincere love were only matched by her perpetual torment. She brough immeasurable light to us, but that light was met by a...

Bill F. Holstein July 13, 1956 - June 1, 2020 Bill Holstein, the unofficial and well-loved Grouch of Fruita, transitioned to his next act in a tragic and accidental fall Monday afternoon at his workplace. His sense of humor was bawdy and legendary around Fruita as was his spirited and persistent support for his beloved community. While lost to us far too soon, Bill over his life, volunteered for everyone and everything, complained vigorously and lived with opinionated passion for his loved...

           On Thursday May 28, 2020 at 7:35 pm Paul McKee passed away at the age of 96 leaving behind his eight plus children, Gail Riemenschneider, Paulette Fuqua USAF RET, Randolph McKee, Debora McKee, Mechelle McKee, Todd McKee, Michael McKee, Tanya McKee and his 23 grand kids and his 39 great grand kids.           Paul McKee was a hero to many,  serving in the Airforce as a Staff Sergeant, he earned one Air Medal, four...

On May 13, 2020, Donald “Don” Leon Kerns, loving husband and father of four daughters, passed away. Don was born on July 5, 1942 in Scottsbluff, Nebraska to Ray L Kerns and Elva “Jane” Walker. On February 28, 2003, he married Rosi Blauschmidt of Kaiserslatern Germany. He had four daughters, Devin Addision, Vinca (married to Basil) Williams, Valerie Guerra, Shree (married to Daniel) Castaneda. He had 13 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren.   Preceded in...

Kenton Lee Miller, 76, of Loma, Colorado, passed away May 11, 2020, at his home with his wife and two of his children at his side.  He was born in 1944 to William and Phyllis Miller in Muncie, Indiana.  His early adult years included graduating from Muncie Central High School, being drafted into the military, and graduating from Huntington College with a Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Education and Music.   Kenton is survived by his wife, Joan, and his children:...

Cecil Edmond Jackson was born in Shattuck, Oklahoma on June 8, 1932. He was the fifth of six children to Marion E and Ida E Jackson and completed all of his school years in Shattuck. Once he graduated from high school, he enlisted in the Air Force in July of 1951 and served during the Korean War. During his years in the Air Force, he was awarded The American Spirit Honor Medal and was honorably discharged in July of 1955. Upon discharge from the Air Force, he used his GI bill to complete...

George H. Bennett, 84, of Grand Junction, CO, passed away April 23rd, 2020. He joined his wife, Geraldine A. Bennett. He was born March 11th, 1936 in Glendale, California and raised by his mother Gladys Cope and step father Paul Murray. Howard is survived by his sisters, Elizabeth Petranoff, Diane Reuter, Peggy Rose and Patricia King, children Mike Bennett (Jackie Bennett), Joyce Conner (Jeff Conner), Lisa Peterson (Brent Peterson) and Paul Bennett. He is also survived by his 9...

Ralph Andy Archuleta October 3, 1925 – April 23, 2020   On April 23, 2020, Ralph Andy Archuleta, slipped away peacefully to his Eternal Home from his home in Fruita, Colorado.  He was under the care of his loving children and devoted HopeWest personnel. At age 94, he was blessed to not be under the care of a physician for over 30 years. Ralph was born in Gardner, Colorado. He was soon adopted by his aunt Victoriana and uncle Rafael Archuleta who raised him in Center,...