All Obituaries / Tributes

Carole Ann Veysey passed from this life on April 9, 2019 in Clifton, Colorado at the age of 68. A memorial service will be announced at a later date in Denver, Colorado by her sister Janet Sue Meyer.

Joseph Edward Johnson left this earthly life on April 4, 2019.  He was born March 4, 1934 to Armond Buriah and Blanch Adelia Edwards Johnson in Huntington, Utah.  He attended North Emery High School where he played basketball, developing a lifelong love for the sport, and was student body president.  He married Edna Sue Sitterud on December 16, 1955 in the Manti, Utah Temple.  They were blessed with seven children:  Kimball Edward (Dianne) Johnson of Fountain Green,...

     Nichole Marie Johnson, 32, of Grand Junction, passed away at St. Mary's hospital March 27, 2019. She is survived by her wife, Destiny Johnson, Step-father and mother, Hans I. Kunze and Holly M. (Walker) Kunze of Grand Junction, and brother Jason Johnson of Charlotte, North Carolina. Nichole was a residential and commercial painter, employed by her step-father, Hans I. Kunze. A Celebration of Life will be held at the New Life Church, 1350 N. 7th, Grand...

 Harry Ray Seffker, (77), passed away March 22nd 2019, in Grand Junction Colorado. Harry was born on March 24, 1941 in Gothenburg, Nebraska, to Elsie May Estle and John Henry Seffker. Harry grew up in Riverton, Wyoming and graduated from Morton High School. His wit, fun- loving nature, and love for the outdoors will be greatly missed. He enjoyed riding, racing, waterskiing, and any sport that involved a motor. His favorite bike of all time was the Harley. He owned at least 10 in his...

Roy Myers 1/6/1932 - 2/26/2019 Roy is survived by his loving wife Becky Myers, Sons: Troy Myers of Grand Junction Co, David Quintanilla of Goodyear Az., Michael Quintanilla of Aurora Co.,  Daughters: Valory Shoberg of Grand Junction Co., Brenda Goar of Grand Junction Co., Tina Lopez of Highland Ranch Co. 12 Grandchildren and 9 Great Grandchildren Roy was preceded in death by his first wife Sheron in 1996 Roy and Sheron were married on 1953. He will be greatly missed! In lieu of...

    Danny R. Mease, 58, passed away at St. Mary's hospital on February 13, 2019. He was born on March 29, 1960 to Donald T. and Pearl Darlene (Stogsdill) Mease, in Elkheart, Kansas. He graduated high school, did some college and was a computer technician. Danny has donated his full body to Science Care for medical education purposes. There are no services planned at this time.

     Michael Harry Pike, 70, passed away at his home on February 11, 2019 in Grand Junction. He had lived in Alaska for a long time before returning to Colorado to live. He was born in Denver, Colorado, to Harry J. and Mary Elizabeth (McKinney) Pike on November 5th, 1948. Their are no services planned at this time. Cremation has taken place. Grand Valley Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.  

        Alisha Dawn Phillips was born on June 8th ,1983 in Oklahoma City, OK to Jeannette Lynn Phillips and Luthar Earl Phillips. Most of Alisha’s childhood was spent with her mother and sister, Emily, traveling to different states including California, Oklahoma, Texas, and New Mexico. In 2002 she lost her mother to a brain aneurysm. This was a great loss in her life which brought her and Emily closer to their younger sister Nicole. Alisha then went on to live in...

Judy Kathryn Russell 12/16/1947 - 01/30/2019 Judy is survived by her son: Brian Russell of Grand Junction Sisters Robbie Marquez of Littleton Co and Terrie Karp of Corpus Christie Tx Judy was a care taker at the Grand Junction Regional Center. No Services are planned at this time. Judy will be greatly missed!

Joy Marguerite Lundberg Not one to be out-staged by Elvis, Mom has left the building. Joy M. Lundberg passed peacefully on January 25, 2019, having just turned 90 years old. She was born in New London, Connecticut on January 3, 1929, to Albert William Lundberg and Helen Malone Lundberg. She was joined by two younger siblings; Sylvia Ann and Charles Peter Lundberg. Joy spent her childhood on the east coast, where she came to love boats, the sea and the fishing culture of the small port...

Bette Jean Nystrom peacefully left this earth, a large network of friends, and family on January 24th at Hope West.  Her reputation as an excellent hostess has no doubt reached heaven, where she is already entertaining and socializing with the family and friends who preceded her. Born May 16, 1928 on the family ranch near the Wyoming-South Dakota line, she was the eldest of four children of James W Soper and Bertha L Koopman.  Preceding in death, her parents, a son, Timothy...

Neome Jean Rohde  10/20/1939 - 01/20/2019 Survived be her loving husband Gerald Rohde and her son Dewayne Rohde. She will be greatly missed!!

We have lost a beautiful family member, Felicia Marie Castillo passed away on Monday January 14th, 2019, leaving two beautiful daughters: Yazmien Castillo & Skyli Castillo. She was the most wonderful mom and loved her daughters more than life itself. She also has two brothers Rudolfo Castillo and Andres Talmantes who will miss her very much, a grandmother, Helen Archuleta, who will miss her dearly, and many other family members.                ...

Carol Ann Bodek (Zorilla) Carol was born on July 8, 1950 in Nanticoke, PA and passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 12, 2019 of complications from Alzheimer's at Valley Manor Care Center in Montrose, CO, her fresh air home since 2014. Grew up in Clifton, NJ and raised a family in Hasbrouck Heights and Sparta, NJ, Carol had talent for creating, gardens and liked long drives...sometimes to hear a loon's call.  She enjoyed collecting shells at the beach, driftwood...

  VERN “Sonny” F. BROCK – AGE 82. Died peacefully in his home in Grand Junction.  He was an instrumental masonry contractor throughout Colorado going back to the 50’s. He grew up in Edwards and graduated from Eagle County High School in 1955.  Vern and Nola were married in 1955 and raised their family in Gypsum. When he wasn’t working with his trowel on the job site, Vern loved hunting and fishing on the Flat Tops.  He is survived by...