All Obituaries / Tributes

Jesse Arsenio Herrera of Grand Junction, CO passed away on the morning of November 20th after a month-long battle of injuries from a car accident. He was born on March 6th, 1981, in Durango, CO to Peter and Barbara Herrera.  Jesse served as an Airman in the USAF from 1999 to 2003 and served one tour of duty in PR/AF/IR War. Upon returning to civilian life Jesse attended college at CSU and studied biology and later became an electrician’s apprentice.  Jesse’s hobbies...

Dorothy Marie Clyncke, 94, passed away in her sleep at Grand Junction her home on November 17th, 2021. Dorothy was a strong, hardworking, kindhearted woman who was adored by many. Dorothy was Born on April 4th, 1927, in North Loop Nebraska. Her parents were James Paul White and Gladys Grace Hurley. She graduated high school in Nebraska and moved to Colorado at the age of 17 where she meet her husband, Wilbert H. Clyncke. They married November 26, 1944, in Martinez, California. Then moved...

Michael ‘Mike’ Gary Stomberg 69, passed away on Nov. 8th 2021 at his home in Montrose Colorado. Born to Joseph and Dorothy (Moreau) on Sept 8th 1952 in Kelliher Minnesota. Mike was raised in kelliher, Mn While attending  high school he played football and basketball up until graduating in 1970.   After graduating Mike moved on to start a life long adventure. He believed firmly in hard work and getting it done right the first time. Mike moved on to Colorado in...

Glen Robert Hart, 67, passed away peacefully on Wednesday October 27th, 2021 at his home in Grand Junction. He was born on March 9,1954, the fourth of six children born to Wendell and Jeanne Hart in Salt Lake City, Utah. Glen graduated from Grand Junction High School, Mesa State College, and the University of Utah earning bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Geology. He served a two-year mission in Venezuela for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and later served in...

Philip L White May 17, 1939 - October 17, 2021 Philip was born in Chicago, Illinois to Louis and Lebra White (née D’Alessandro) and was a loving son, husband, father, step-father, brother, uncle, and Papa. Philip was a proud graduate of the 1957 class of Lane Tech College Prep High School in Chicago, Illinois. After graduating, Philip enlisted in the United States Marine Corp and was honorably discharged in 1961. In 1991, Philip retired from the Chicago Police Department after...

                      Mom Born in Santa Rosa, CA. on 2/7/47. Passed away in Grand Junction, CO. on 10/17/21. Moved to Fresno in 1952. Graduated from Fresno High in 1965. Moved to Mancos, CO. 10/16/2019. She always put everyone first and had a positive attitude with a great big smile for everybody. She enjoyed singing and dancing at a talent show with her friend Linda while in high school. She enjoyed the outdoors and living in the...

Gustavo "Gus" Vasquez , born December 22,1935 in El Mulato, Chihuahua México. Gus was the son of Reyes and Paulina Vasquez. He was a man that carried many titles; he was a devoted son, a brother, an uncle, a wonderful husband, a caring father and a champion grandfather. Gus met and married the love of his life Albina back in October 7,1955 together they celebrated an amazing 66 years of marriage in 2021. Gus and Albina had three children Martha Quintero (Robert),...

Esther Ann Morris Armstrong, the daughter of Lee Garwood Morris and Mary Priscilla Bartling Morris was born on 1 February 1934, in Montrose, Colorado.  She died 5 October 2021, at St. Mary's Hospital in Grand Junction, Colorado, from the effects of pneumonia.  A 1952 graduate of Montrose High School, Esther then served in the Air Force. She married Aubrey Thomas Armstrong on 24 December 1960, and they were married for 46 years until his death in 2007 living many of those years...

Charles Craig Killpack of Grand Junction, Colorado passed away at home on October 1,2021. Charles was born July 6,1954 to Alton Bradly Killpack Jr. “Scott”. and Goldie Lucille Miller in Thermopolis, Wyoming.  Charles spent his early years in Price, Utah where he spent his time with Grandma Olsen. He later moved to Rangely, Colorado with his father Scott, where he met and married Cynthia Rae Cline before leaving for Army Basic Training at Fort Lewis Army Base in Lewis...

Marjorie R. Leonard, “Miss Marge” was born in Winterset, Iowa October 10, 1947, after a battle with Subungual Melanoma, she passed into her Savior's arms on October 4th, 2021. Majorie lived life to the fullest. She left Winterset, Iowa in 1972 seeking new adventures in Colorado Springs, CO. Within a few years, she leaned into finding a vocation. Soon..she became one of the first female welders in the Colorado Springs area and would live out this career for 43+ years. Making...

Carolyn Joann McDermith  Sept.4, 1940 - Oct. 2, 20121  Carolyn went to be with her Lord on October 2, 2021 at St. Mary's Hospital in Grand Junction, CO. She was 81 years old.  She was born to Clarence and Versa (Kinser) Jones Jr. and raised in Monte Vista, Colorado. She met the only love of her life, her "Bill” also of Monte Vista and married him on June 23, 1957. Together they had 5 children.  Before beginning her family she worked as a florist....

William Thomas Bartelt was born on September 29 th , 1956, in Kaukauna, WI, to Patricia Carola Armstrong and William Ellsworth Bartelt. William lived in Grand Junction, CO and was taken from us on September 27 th , 2021. William is predeceased by both of his parents, his step-father Loyis Walter Lewis Sr and brother Loyis Walter Lewis Jr “Butch”. He is survived by his wife, Patsy Jane Wells-Bartelt, sisters: Judith Clark, Barbara Woods (twin), and Lore Murphy, children: Thomas,...

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