Deborah Lynn Shea
Jan 20, 2021
DEBORAH LYNN “DEBBIE” SHEA Deborah Lynn “Debbie” Shea was born June 22, 1952 in Denver, Colo. the daughter of William Patrick and Mary Ramona (Craven) Shea. She passed away on Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at the age of 68. Surviving Debbie are her father, William Shea of Littleton, Colo.; her children, Veronica Durall (Stephen) of Cortez, Colo., Aaron Maley (Sasha)...
Tony John Cornfield
Jan 20, 2021
Tony John Cornfield was born October 10, 1943 at home in Cross Canyon (Ganado) Arizona to the proud parents of Tully Cornfield and Hazel Begay both from Cross Canyon, Arizona. Tony was a Navajo Native born on the reservation. First clan: Toahani (near the water clan), second clan: Tacheenie (Red running into Water), third clan: Todich’ ii’ nii (Bitter water)...
George Joseph Greener
Jan 19, 2021
George Joseph Greener was born October 1, 1942 in Bloomfield, NJ the son of Arthur and Annie (Sheridan) Greener. He passed away on Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at his residence at the age of 78. Surviving George are his spouse, Vicki Greener of Mancos, CO; his children, Mike Greener, Timmy Greener (Ann) and Kelly; and eight grandchildren. George was preceded...
Gary Arthur Schwarzkopf
Jan 17, 2021
Gary Arthur Schwarzkopf passed away on January 17, 2021 at his home in Mancos, CO surrounded by loved ones. He was born in Ashton, Iowa on August 24, 1938 to Arthur Schwarzkopf and Alethia Schwarzkopf (Eichman). Gary graduated from Sibley High School in Sibley, Iowa. After high school, he attended Worthington Community College for two years and obtained his Bachelor’s...
Eddie Dale Green
Jan 16, 2021
Eddie Dale Green was born November 25, 1957 in Cortez, CO the son of Dallas Marland and Florence Guyrene (Springmeyer) Green. He passed away on Saturday, January 16, 2021 at his residence at the age of 63. Surviving Eddie are his mother, Guyrene Bogner of Moab, UT; his children, Jesse Green of Salt Lake City, UT, Ember Green of Salt...
Janice Mills Lopez
Jan 14, 2021
Janice Mills Lopez was born August 15, 1952 in Cortez, CO the daughter of Jacob Lopez and Evelina Mills. She passed away on Thursday, January 14, 2021 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Grand Junction, CO at the age of 68. Surviving Janice are her son, Walter Ridley of Towaoc, CO; and her siblings, Joselina Lopez Whiteskunk of Towaoc, CO, Tannis...
Melva Kay Walker
Jan 13, 2021
On Wednesday, January 13, 2021, Melva Walker, loving friend, daughter, sister and mother of two children, passed at the age of 55. Melva was born in Cortez, CO on September 3, 1965, to Verna and Buddy Rogers. Melva had a passion for reading murder mystery novels and working on complex puzzles. She also loved to plant flowers and enjoy the...
Oscar Eugene Gustin
Jan 12, 2021
Oscar Eugene “Gene” Gustin was born November 6, 1936 in Carmen, Oklahoma, the son of Oscar Gustin and Burness Cecile Taylor (Berry). He passed away January 12, 2021 at the age of 84. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Martha; daughters, Gina Espeland (Porter) and Shelby Gustin (Steven Leach); grandchildren, Nicole Espeland, Trae Leach and Mara Leach;...
Jerry Bruce Hall
Jan 12, 2021
Jerry B. Hall, a resident of Colorado for 83 years died on Tuesday January 12, 2021 at home with his wife and daughter by his side. Jerry was born on March 5, 1937 to Basil and Lenora Hall. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. As a young man he joined the service and served proudly in the U.S....
Hilda Jane Fish
Jan 9, 2021
Graveside services for Grand Junction, CO resident Hilda Jane Fish will be held at Noon, Sunday, January 17, 2021 at Arriola Cemetery. Hilda was born May 29, 1945 in Cortez, CO the daughter of John Colby and Mary Angeline (Reynolds) Hackett. She passed away on Saturday, January 9, 2021 at her residence in Grand Junction, CO at the age of...
Janice Bankert
Jan 8, 2021
Janice Bankert was born February 22, 1969 in Cortez, CO. She departed this life, of natural causes at age 51, on January 8, 2021 at her home in rural Dolores. Janice was born to Bethel Bankert and Delores (Dee) Spore Bankert. She was the youngest of four children. The only girl, she had three older brothers to love and care...
Doris Francine Valle
Jan 7, 2021
Doris Valle April 23, 1922 to January 7, 2021 Doris Blanton Valle of Cortez left this life on January 7th at the age of 98. Doris came from tiny Egan, Texas – a town so small it has disappeared – but had her share of adventures throughout her life. She spent the WWII years in Washington DC, doing her part...
Henrietta Ann Oliver
Jan 7, 2021
Funeral services for Grand Junction resident Henrietta Ann Oliver will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, January 14, 2021 at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Grand Junction, CO. Interment will take place at 10 a.m. Saturday, January 16, 2021 at Cortez Cemetery, Cortez, CO. Henrietta was born June 21, 1932 in Durango, CO the daughter of Ernest Henry...
Dee Renay Neely
Jan 7, 2021
Memorial services for lifelong area resident Dee Renay Neely will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, January 14 at Arriola Bible Church. Renay was born July 20, 1937 in Cortez the son of Prentis Dee and Annie Mae (Smart) Neely. He passed away on Thursday, January 7, 2021 at his home in Cortez at the age of 83. Surviving...
Pat Leroy Hatch
Jan 6, 2021
Pat L. Hatch was born at home in Grand Junction, Colorado to Thelma and Clyde Hatch on April 4,1931. He spent his early years around the Grand Valley, camping and fishing on neighboring Grand Mesa. He spent his early school years in Los Angeles, California during WWII. Upon returning to the Grand Valley, Pat attended middle school and high school...
Tiffany Marie Gallegos
Jan 5, 2021
Memorial services for Cortez resident Tiffany Marie Gallegos will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, January 15, 2021 at Evangel Assembly of God Church in Cortez, CO. Pastor Jeff McDonell will officiate. Tiffany was born June 16, 1979 in Farmington, NM the daughter of Valentino Valois and Margaret (Sanchez) Vigil. She passed away on Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at Mercy...
Audrie Jean Johnston
Jan 5, 2021
A Memorial Mass will be held for Cortez resident Audrie Jean Malchert Johnston at noon on Saturday, January 23, 2021 at St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church in Cortez, CO. A celebration of Audrie’s life will be held later this summer. Audrie passed away January 5, 2021 at Vista Mesa in Cortez, Colorado at the age of 92. Born August 25,...
Myron Jones
Jan 4, 2021
Graveside services for Red Mesa, Utah resident Myron Jones will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, January 11, 2021 at Cortez Cemetery. The family will provide drive through to go meals at the First United Methodist Church parking lot, 515 N. Park St, Cortez, CO, following the service. Myron was born May 23, 1987 in Shiprock, N.M. the son of...
Cleo Marie Biard
Jan 3, 2021
Cleo Marie (Boren) Biard was born in Villagreen, Las Animas county, Colorado on 22 October 1933. She was born on her daddy’s birthday when he was 54. She passed away on Sunday, January 3, 2021 at Vista Mesa Assisted Living in Cortez, Montezuma County, Colorado at the age of 87. Cleo married Charles Thomas “Tommy” Biard on 1 October 1949...
Thomas Williford 'Tom' Pedigo
Dec 31, 2020
Thomas Williford ‘Tom’ Pedigo was born May 28, 1930 in Enid, OK. He left this world on Thursday, December 31, 2020 at the age of 90. “Our bodies are like tents that we live in here on earth. But when these tents are destroyed, we know that God will give each of us a place to live. These homes will...
