All Obituaries / Tributes

Leonard Bruce Wells 82, passed away on October 9, 2018.  He was born March 11, 1936 in Fruita, Colorado.  He is survived by his wife Ruby Beard Wells, children Douglas Wells (Shirley), Debbie Wells-Patton (Todd), Cindy McBride (John), Pamela LaBrouche (Albert), Larry Lee Beard (Vivian), Dana Beard, Jerry Beard (Denise), Kathy Prike (Mark), a sister: Geraldine/Jerry Wells-Binam (Al Lovato), 23 grand children, 36 great grand children and one great-great grand child.  Memorial...

Valene Bonner April 25, 1930 - October 3, 2018 Valene "Vee" Bonner passed from this life at approximately 5:15 p.m. Wednesday, October 3, 2018, at HopeWest Hospice in Grand Junction, CO, surrounded by her loved ones. Valene was born in Tooele, Utah to Angus Vance and Rhea Lavon Lott Vance on April 25, 1930. She had two brothers, Blaine Angus Vance (deceased) and Neldon Lott Vance (Lynne). Valene married William Eyre Bonner (deceased), October 8, 1951. The couple lived in Utah until...

Anna Sharee Costillo-Chavez passed away September 30, 2018 in Palisade Colorado.  She was born June 23, 1988 to Greg Chavez and Anna Marquez in Grand junction, Colorado. Anna is survived by her mother Anna Chavez and step father Robert Benham, brother Michael Chavez, sisters Cynda Benham and sister in law Michelle Awbery, daughters Rayanna Costillo and Armani Young.  Services for Anna will take place on Saturday October 20, 2018 at 1:00 pm in the Grand Valley Funeral Home...

Joi Lynn Jameson Stockert, 60, of Fruita, CO, left us to live with her heavenly Father on September 28th 2018. Joi was born on August 14th 1958 to Jack and Maxine (Simco) Jameson.  Joi married George Stockert and they had 3 daughters together, Lacy, Heather & Samantha.  They raised their family and ran Pritchard Mesa farms for many years.  Joi took pride in being a hard worker and devoted mother. Joi had a huge heart that wanted to take care of every person she met, she...

Marian A Coder August 26, 1932 - September 23, 2018 Marian is survived by her Husband: Emmett Lee Haptonstall Son: Mike Haptonstall Daughter: Cindy Rand Sister: Verla Manning 12 grand children and 9 Great- Grandchildern Marian will be Greatly Missed  

Jacob "Jake" William Cook, 22, passed away September, 11, 2018 at home in Grand Junction, Colorado. Jacob was born to Christopher and Sharon Cook on December, 15, 1995 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He is survived by his wife, Irene Slovian, step son, Lennon Slovian. Both parents, Christopher and Sharon Cook-Schultheis; brothers: Anthony "Tony" Cook and Jared Cook. Sister, Shannen Cook all of Grand Junction, Colorado. Jacob was a package handler for a local freight...

Joseph Ruzycki March 3, 1923 - September 5, 2018 Joseph Ruzycki, age 95, died at HopeWest Care Center in Grand Junction, Colorado on September 5, 2018.  He was born in Fairview, New Jersey to Ukrainian immigrant parents, Tekla Marciniuk Ruzycki and Alexander John Ruzycki on March 3, 1923. He is survived by three daughters and a son, Catherine Kelleher (John), Susan Horsley (Allen), Lois Monroe (Edward), and Alex Ruzycki (Lisa). He loved his grandchildren, Jessie Kelleher, Janet...

Dorothy Louise Pope of Palisade passed away peacefully, with her family by her side, on Monday, September 3, 2018. Dorothy was born in Windsor, Colorado on April 29, 1938 to Henry and Lydia Heinze. She grew up in the Windsor area and in 1960 she married Robert Pope. They had three children, Karen, Bryan, and Tricia. Dorothy was a homemaker while the children were growing up and was later employed as a florist and then as a safe deposit attendant at a Greeley bank.  She and Robert moved...

Kevin Michael Doyle, May 24, 1958 "year of the dog" - August 30, 2018 "year of the dog".  It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Kevin Doyle. He was taken from us too soon by a heart attack.  Kevin Michael Doyle arrived in Aspen from Newport Beach, California at the age of 18 in 1976 and began a wild, crazy journey which led him to wear hats along the way. His work included but was not limited to construction, ski instructor for the Aspen Ski...

Deirdre Ann Moran a loving wife, mother and grandmother left to be with her angels in heaven on August 25, 2018, at the age of 69. She was born to Vincent and Yvonne Jacobs on December 9, 1948 in New York City, New York.  Deirdre married James "Jim" Moran and they moved from Connecticut when she was offered a manager position for an eating establishment in Colorado. They eventually settled in Fruita. She is survived by her husband Jim, son James...

Jeffrey Dale Murray born July 30, 1957 in Columbus, Ohio to Dale Clark Murray and Barbara Jean Williams-Murray, passed away August 23, 2018, in Grand Junction, Colorado. He was 61 years old. Jeffrey is survived by his wife Janet Taylor, his children Raechel Markham (Brian), Noah Murray, Lydia Morris (Mike), grand daughters Autumn and soon to be born, Eleanor, and his mother Barbara Murray.  He will be dearly missed and remembered by many who knew him.  A private service...

AnnaBelle Karp Born 07/16/1938 Passed 08/15/2018 AnnaBelle was Preceded in Death by her Husband William Karp She is Survived by her sons: Bill (Sherry) Karp, Tom (Sandi) Karp Daughter:  Robin Karp Brother: Tom (Sheri) Boughton Sisters: Doral Porter, Ida Rogers  6 grandchildren 10 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchildren AnnaBelle Loved Driving School Bus, Gardening being a Mother and a Grand mother and Friend She will be greatly Missed HAPPY TRAILS!!!

Ione Lou Jane O'Brien, 80, passed away August 15, 2018 at her home in Whitewater, Colorado. Ione was born to John and Lorraine (Albert) Janulis in Chicago, Illinois on January 6, 1938. Ione, her husband, Raymond and family moved to the Grand Junction area in August of 2001. She was a business accountant for many years. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She is survived by her husband, Raymond E. O'Brien,Sr.; Sons, Raymond E. O'Brien,Jr. and Ed...

Wade Edwin Joe Walker passed away at his home in Grand Junction, August 10th, 2018. Wade was born in Grand Junction on October 7, 1958 to Willie and Evelyn (Austin) Walker. Wade is survived by his wife, Goldie Walker; son, Mike Gifford; daughters, Lorna Frenze and Corrina Kuipers; four sisters: Deena, Debbie, Janet, and Wanda: two brothers: Danny Austin and Tom Walker.        There will be a Gathering/Visitation at Grand Valley Funeral Home, 2935 Patterson Rd, Grand...

Benjamin Edson Mascarenas arrived in this world on 04/25/1982 in Leadville, Colorado. He departed from us on 08/09/2018. Ben or BJ, was a loving person with a great sense of humor. He was always quick with a joke or a smile. He was a son, brother, grandson, uncle, nephew and a great friend to many. He is survived by many and will be missed by all.   The family of Benjamin has asked that in leu of flowers please make a donation to Roice Hurst humane society 362 28 road Grand Junction...

     With immense gratitude for the life he shared with us, we announce the passing of our beloved uncle, cousin, and friend, Jerald Conor Halpin, known by those closest to him as Jerry, on August 8, 2018.      Jerry is survived by his longterm special friend, Connie Estridge, nephew Sean Halpin, cousins Roger Milroy and Calvin Boyle, a multitude of other cousins, and many close friends.       Born March 27, 1952, the son of...

Allen Cormick Exby, of Grand Junction passed away at his home August 7th, 2018. Allen was born to Harry Cormick Exby and Ardyth (Ring) Exby, July 19, 1955 in Casper, Wyoming, he was 63. He was an employee of Public Service/Xcel Energy for 35 years. He is survived by his wife, Heather D. Exby, son, Ian Exby of Grand Junction; daughter, Anna Exby of New Castle, CO. and a sister, Laurie Exby-Stolley of Johnstown, Colorado. Cremation will take place, and a memorial service will be...

On Friday, July 27th Barbara Jo Kyle peacefully passed from this world at the age of 80 with her husband, all of her children and their spouses, and two of her grandchildren by her side. She will be greatly missed by her surviving husband of 61 years, Karl, her sister, Becky Ferguson, her children Kenneth Kyle (Julie), Kristi Powell (Jeff), and Karla Stubbs (Scott). She will also be lovingly remembered by her 8 grandchildren, Lauren Tkachuk, Jared Powell, Kelsey Gibbs, Dillon Powell, Brady...

Dona Gene Gearhart passed away peacefully, with her family by her side, at St. Mary's Hospital, at the age of 75. Dona was the third child born to Frank and Mary Drake in Lyons, Kansas. Growing up in Kansas, she graduated from Washburn Rural High School. Soon after high school she was blessed with three sons, they were "her gifts". Dona took on many jobs ranging from Gas Station Manager, Security Guard and the first female Coal Mine Foreman at Colorado Westmoreland,...

Janet S, Carr of Montrose, CO Age 59 Passed away on July 22, 2018 at Montrose Memorial Hospital survived by Son; Alexander Carr of San Marcos, TX Daughters; Courtney Schwind of Montrose, CO Parents June Everly of Fort Worth, TX Brothers; Frank Everly of Aubrey, TX Robert Everly of Arlington, TX Sister; Peggy Vaughan of Fort Worth, TX one Grandchild

Jennifer Jeanne Shires age 64 I long time resident of Fruita Co Passed on 07/20/2018 She is survived by her husband Allen L Shires of Thermopolis Wyoming Daughter: Roberta Nettles of Denver Co Sister Kathy Najar of Thermopolis Wyoming Jennifer will be greatly missed Any financial help with the funeral arrangement would be greatly appreciated. you can call Grand Valley Funeral Homes at 970-549-1114 to make a donation. Thank you in advance for you help