William "Sully" Sullivain
Jan 27, 2025
William Joseph Sullivan, affectionately known as "Sully", Bill, or Billy, passed away on January 27, 2025, at the age of 52 in Silt, Colorado. He was born on September 5, 1972, in Glens Falls, New York, and quickly grew to become a beloved figure to all who knew him.
A proud Wildcat from West Genesee High School and a graduate of...
Lillian A. Etcheverry
Jan 27, 2025
Lillian Etcheverry passed away January 27, 2025 at her home in Collbran, CO, at the age of 88. She was born in Vernal, Utah to the parents of Wilson and Lola Stoner. She was the oldest of four daughters; sister Gloria and sisters Janesse and Janette. Lillian spent her early years in Utah. She married Larry Hayes on April 23,...
Dora Valdez
Jan 18, 2025
Dora was born in Cortez, Colorado on October 24,1948. Her given name at birth was Mable Dora Valdez, however she always preferred to go by Dora. While still an infant her family moved to Delta, CO. She attended grades 1st through 8th at St. Michaels Catholic Church. Upon completing the 8th grade at St. Michaels, she began and completed her...
Vernon G. Dillard
Jan 13, 2025
Vernon Gale Dillard Vernon was born in Piedmont, Missouri, to Jessie Agnes Hollis Dillard and Lucien Emory Dillard. The family moved to Grand Junction, Colorado, where Lucien built a home in 1936, and the children grew up. Lucien Emory Dillard's home was built on the northern portion of Vernon's grandfather William (Elic) Dillard's property. In 1973, Vernon built his home...
Diana Hamilton Brumby
Jan 11, 2025
Diana Hamilton Brumby-
Born Diana Storer Hamilton in Fort Dodge Iowa on February 19, 1942.
The daughter of William L Hamilton and Janey Storer Hamilton
She married Paul George Brumby in 1960 and was with him until his death, August 1995.
As a daughter of the foreign service, Diana lived all over the world - South Africa, England, and Isreal and she carried with...
Margie E. Olson
Jan 11, 2025
Margie Ellen Olson was born October 27, 1934, in Elsie County, NE, to Isaac and Bessie Pegg. She was the fifth of six children and was raised on a farm until eighth grade when a tornado destroyed the farm buildings and the family relocated to the Grand Junction area to live on a smaller farm. Margie always commented about seeing...
Anna Joyce Blacklock-Melchor
Jan 11, 2025
Anna Joyce Blacklock-Melchor passed away peacefully at her home in Grand Junction, Colorado, on January 11, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born on October 31, 1932, in Provo, Utah, to James Leroy Mayne and Florence Emma Brereton Mayne, Joyce lived a life filled with faith, creativity, and devotion.
In 1933, Joyce’s family moved to Eagle County, Colorado, where her father...
Merry May Ryden
Jan 10, 2025
Merry May Ryden, 66, of New Castle, passed away peacefully on January 10, 2025, following a courageous six-year battle with Alzheimer’s disease.
Born on May 14, 1958, in Rifle, Colorado, Merry grew up immersed in the beauty and hard work of ranch life. She graduated from Rifle High School in 1976. Her passion for agriculture and community involvement was evident early...
Charles A. Reinert
Jan 9, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Chuck Reinert on 1/9/25. Chuck was born in Rockford, Illinois, to Charles and Agnes (Rumpf) Reinert. He passed away peacefully at home with his wife and family by his side after a 3 year battle with Sarcoma Cancer. He was 81 years old.
He was a Vietnam Veteran serving in-country...
Alan D. Litz
Jan 5, 2025
Alan D. Litz, a cherished father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully at home on January 5, 2025, just days after celebrating the holidays with his family. Born on December 10, 1958, in Moab, Utah, Alan dedicated himself to both his family and career, leaving behind a legacy of love, knowledge, and cherished memories.
For 38 years, Alan served as...
John R. Evans
Jan 1, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of John Robert Evans, a talented race car aficionado, a skilled craftsman who had more tools than Ace Hardware, a man who made creative designs in leather and stained glass and was a passionate fan (and sometime driver) of anything with a motor designed for high speed! John passed away...
