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IDELLA MARIE SNYDER BELYEU BORN: AUGUST 3, 1921 PASSED AWAY: JANUARY 5, 2021     Idella married John Raymond Belyeu in 1937 at Graham Texas, moved to Colorado where they lived at Pea Green, CO, Delta, CO and their final years were spent in Grand Junction, CO..   To this union three children were born: Harold LeRay...

Roger Charles Lawson began his grand adventure on May 31, 1945, born to Cecil and Agnes Lawson in Ypsilanti, Michigan. After graduating from Willow Run High School he married his sweetheart, Cecelia Hollifield. Their son Ken was born in 1965 in Ypsilanti. Although their marriage ended they were lifelong friends. Roger headed for California not long after hearing Jimi Hendrix play his guitar. He had fond memories of his time in Oregon in the 70’s and Florida in the 80’s. In 1993...

Glenn A. Watts, age 84, of Grand Junction, CO went to be with God on December 31st, 2020. Glenn was the eldest of 3 children, born to William A. and Doris M. Watts in Arvada, Colorado. After Glenn married his first wife Betty, he was drafted into the U.S. Army for the Korean War where he was stationed at Fort Lewis in Tacoma, Washington. Upon discharge from the Army, Glenn returned to Colorado to start Watts Construction building custom homes. Some of his custom log homes can be seen...

Celestino “Bill” Vallez, 92, a lifelong resident of Fruita, passed away peacefully the evening of December 26, 2020 at his home surrounded by family. He was born on April 27, 1928 in Fruita, CO, the son of Onofre and Phyllis Vallez. After retiring from School District 51, he continued to stay busy by working part-time and spending time with his family. He was a long time foster grandparent and a member of the Fruita Assembly of God church. Bill's favorite past times included:...

Leanore V Montoya Sunrise- March 22, 1936                               Sunset—November 20,2020 Leanore was born in Durango Colorado to Baladmino and Mercedes Silva. On November 20, 2020 at 8:30 AM. Our Beloved, Mother & Grandmother peacefully entered into Heavens gates with her Savior. She is Survived by her Daughters: Rhonda (Mike)...

Daniel (Danny) Martinez, 75 passed away on November 17.2020. In Palisade-Grand Junction, Colorado Daniel is preceded in death by his Mother: Clorinda Cisneros, Father Isaac Martinez, Brother: Pete Martinez, Tony Martinez, Johnny Martinez, and sisters: Mary Mae Martinez, Liz Garcia and Brother in laws: Bob Mondragon and Joe Garcia He is survived by his ex-wife: Sue Niblack of Chino California, Son: Steve (Lorraine) Martinez of Santa Clarita California. Daughter: Julie Niblack of Upland...

Kirk Raymond Pittman, 82, of Hobbs, NM passed away Nov. 12, 2020 in Tucson, AZ. He was born May 10, 1938 in South Bay, Washington to the late Fred & Ruby Pittman. He was second to oldest of six children, Nancy, Vonda, Linda, Fred, and Duane. He was baptized in The General Assembly and Church of the Firstborn. He married Phyllis Means on August 31, 1968 in Hobart, OK. While going to high school Kirk worked at a filling station in Olympia, WA. He graduated high school in 1957 from North...

Rosary and viewing in Grand Junction on 11/18/2020 at 10:00 will be on Zoom. Meet ID is 865-4518-2569 Password 679854. Watch for any changes

Carol Jean Moores of Grand Junction Co, passed away on 11/09/2020 at the LaVilla Grand Care Center. She was born to Carl and Alberta Baysinger on July 24. 1938.  She Married the love of  her life, Ted Moores, May 29, 1955. They were married for 41 Years. She  loved music, dancing, puzzles, books, animals, children, and the outdoors. She was a wonderful housewife, a loving mother,  grandmother and great grandmother.  She was baptized on 6/25/1960 as a Jehovah's...

Dominic Hopf's Memorial Service Letter My son, Dominic (his Gram), was a very special human being with a heart of gold and a good soul given to him through Jesus Christ. I pray that everyone who was blessed to know him will remember him for the person he was before Satan & his demons, whom unfortunately we have all encountered, took over his life. Dominic was a kind and loving person that always was looking out for the people he was surrounded by, especially the vulnerable and...

Alyssandra Kamyla Tarango  daughter to Manuel Tarango and Jessica Rios was welcomed into heaven with open arms November 4, 2020. 38 weeks of pregnancy her presence was known, Memories were made through maternity and baby shower pictures that will forever be kept and treasured in our hearts. Though we will share this life with her spiritually with tons of family and friends that love her as much as we do, One thing is for sure through all the appointments and ultrasounds we know she...

Janice Green passed away October 30th in her 95th year, following her husband, Charlie, who died last year at the age of 96.  They enjoyed a full and fruitful life together, having four children, 15 grandchildren, 28 great grandchildren, and one great, great grandchild.  She left a family deeply grateful for her legacy of love, integrity, hardworking faithfulness and creativity.  For those familiar with the description, she was the incarnation of the Proverbs 31...

Rosi (Roswitha) Blauschmidt Kerns of Mack, CO, passed away on October 29 after a month-long illness. Born February 28, 1943, in Kaiserslautern Germany, she was the daughter of Erna and Kurt Wachter. She was the loving widow of Don Kerns, also of Mack.   She was an expert knitter, who generously made and donated lap blankets to local hospitals and knitted hats for the local Catholic Outreach. Rosi was a 33 years employee of the U.S. Army in Germany.   She was preceded in death by...

Merl Dean Morris was born June 4, 1950 to the loving parents John Elmer and Norma Lee (Boyd) Morris in Delta County. He was born second of five children. Older brother Gordon, younger brothers Nolan and John, and baby sister Iva.  He and his family moved about the Delta and Cedaredge areas and lived in Arizona for a brief period of his childhood. They later returned to the Pea Green area and then eventually to the Clifton and Palisade area there he remained through his teenage years. He...