Patrick L. Kanda
Mar 18, 2025
Patrick L. Kanda, affectionately known as Pat, was born on September 1, 1954, in Grand Junction, Colorado, where he continued to leave a lasting impact until his passing on March 18, 2025. A beloved figure in his community, Pat dedicated more than three decades to his career as a Finance Manager at Grand Valley Power, successfully guiding the company through...
Elsie Mae Combs
Mar 13, 2025
Elsie Mae Combs, 95, passed away at home on March 13, 2025, in Grand Junction, Colorado.Elsie was born June 8, 1929, to Roger F and Pearl E Walton, in Colorado Springs, Colorado. She lived all her life in Colorado including the towns of Cripple Creek, Fruitvale, Fruita and Grand Junction. She was a graduate of Central High School. Tommy and...
Harriet S. Whiting
Mar 13, 2025
Harriet Smirl Whiting Harriet Smirl was born on Nov 3, 1934 to William James and Margaret Nina Smirl in Kanab, Utah. She grew up climbing all over red cliffs and running through the creeks with her many many cousins. At the age of 14 while attending church she heard a very loud voice coming from behind her, she turned around...
Jason L McRoberts
Mar 12, 2025
Jason Lee McRoberts, who left us far too soon on March 12, 2025, at the age of 47. Jason was born in Delta, Colorado, on September 10, 1977, the second child of Jim McRoberts and Debi Bochmann.
He spent his early years in Delta before moving to Grand Junction, where he attended Palisade High School, graduating in 1995. There, he was...
Bobbi Michaele Jensen Willy
Mar 8, 2025
It is deep with sorrow and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Bobbi Willy who left us on March 8, 2025, at the age of 54 after a long battle with brain cancer, surrounded by her family. A beloved mother, daughter, sister, and friend, Bobbi’s warmth, kindness, and love will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
She...
Ernie Sanchez
Mar 7, 2025
Ernie J. Sanchez, 62 passed away peacefully at his home after a difficult and courageous battle with cancer, on March 7, 2025.
Ernie was born on June 30, 1962 in Fruita Co, he spent most of his childhood in Grand Junction. Creating lasting memories and friendships.
His career always involved operating heavy machinery; he retired from Mesa County School District 51 in...
Mildred Fern Guthrie
Mar 2, 2025
Mildred Fern Neilson Guthrie was born on March 30, 1933 to Clarence L. and Opal B. Neilson. A life-long Western Colorado resident, Mildred spent her childhood in Telluride and Montrose, graduating in 1951 from Montrose High School. Millie, as she preferred to be called, was a musician, playing the piano, trombone and French horn. She also enjoyed dancing, especially tap...
