Obituary Listing

Jan 3, 2026

Larry Sebring stepped into glory on January 3, 2026. With his precious Judy at his side and surrounded by family, he whispered, “peace that passes all understanding” in the minutes before he left to meet his Lord and Saviour face to face.

Larry was born in Denver, Colorado on April 20, 1940, to Orval and Goldie Sebring. His early childhood was...

Jan 1, 2026

Carol Lorraine Jones 01/30/1959 01/01/2026



Carol went home to be with her Lord and Savior on January 1, 2026, at the age of 66, at her home. Her Celebration of Life will be held at 10:30 AM on January 10, 2026, at the Bible Center Church in Paonia, CO.

Born in Paonia on January 30, 1959, to Francis (Gilmore) and James Williams,...

Dec 31, 2025

Steve Cordova passed peacefully from this life on 12/31/2025 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Grand Junction. He was 74 years old. Per Steve’s written request, there will be no services.

Steve was born on February 26, 1951 in Las Animas, CO to Martin & Rachel (Cordova) Gallegos. He was raised by his maternal grandparents Jesus M & Teresita Cordova in Garcia,...

Dec 28, 2025

Dec 28, 2025

Marilyn Kay Colbaugh, of Delta, Colorado, passed away at home surrounded by her loving family on December 28, 2025. She was born on June 29, 1934, in Eckert, Colorado. 

Marilyn grew up in Eckert and graduated from Cedaredge High School in 1952. On May 1, 1953, she married Sam Colbaugh, with whom she shared a lifetime of love, faith, and devotion. 

She...

Dec 28, 2025

James (Jim) Marshall Carner Jr passed away at his home in Grand Junction, Colorado on December 28, 2025. He was surrounded by his loving family at the time of his death. He was 89 years old.

Jim was born to Cornelia Elizabeth (Wachs) Carner and Marshall James Carner, the youngest of seven children in Mishawaka, Indiana on December 2, 1936. Jim...

Dec 26, 2025

Loreita Kay Holder passed away on December 26, 2025 at Hope West Care Center in Grand Junction, CO. She was 88 years old. Kay will be cremated and no service will be held.

Kay was born on February 15, 1937, in Austin, Colorado. She was raised in Delta by Clara and Jim Messano along with her siblings Carol, Sonny, Virgil, and...

Dec 26, 2025

Julee Pat Kirkpatrick, 72, of Austin, Colorado, passed away on December 26, 2025. She was born in Crescent City, California, to Billy Pat Upton and Billie Rhoads Upton Bowen.

As an Army brat, Julee grew up alongside her three siblings—Charlann (Tom) Morris, Mark (Bernice) Upton, and Susan Upton—all of whom preceded her in death. She graduated from Randolph High School in...

Dec 24, 2025

Harry Michael Wood passed away at his home on Christmas Eve with his family and animals at his side. Mike, as he was known to many, was born to Harry Stubbs Wood Jr. and Agnes (Teddy) Garnet Wood in Delta on December 9th, 1951.

Mike lived on the family farm on Redlands Mesa (outside of Hotchkiss, Colorado) where his great uncle,...

Dec 23, 2025

Floyd Warren Bowdish passed away on 12/23/2025 at HopeWest of Grand Junction Co. He was 90 yrs. old. Floyd was born on July 16, 1935, in Mitchell Nebraska to Elmira Lantis Bowdish and Craig Warren Bowdish where he was one of ten brothers and sisters. He grew up in Wheatland Wyoming where he attended Wheatland high school. He served our...

Dec 22, 2025

Lyla Lee Davis passed away at home in Grand Junction, Colorado on December 22, 2025. She was 81 years old. A memorial service will be held at 10:00 am on March 14, 2026, at Taylor Funeral Service, Delta, Colorado.

Lyla was born in Delta, Colorado on August 11, 1944, to Dorcas (Edson) Davis and Charles Lyle “Blackie” Davis. She spent her...

Dec 22, 2025

Marie Salman Wahburn of Delta, CO, left this life at 87 on December 22,2025. Born on February 25, 1938, to the late Sybil Jewett Salman and Kenneth Allen Salman Sr. in Oakland, CA. 

She lived a full life with a passion for fashion and Welsh Corgis. She majored in merchandising at the University of Missouri. She was driven and successful. 1st...

Dec 19, 2025

Patricia Jean Colbaugh-Antal, born 1955, passed away on Friday December 19, 2025.

Patricia was a devoted mother whose life was defined by love, resilience, and quiet strength. She gave endlessly of herself to those she cared for, always putting her family first, her presence brought comfort, and her love created a foundation that will continue to carry her family forward.

Patricia is...

Dec 16, 2025

Martin Oda Sipple passed away peacefully Tuesday December 16th, 2025 at home in Delta, Colorado. He was 72 years old.

Marty was born on December 10, 1953, in Dover, Delaware to Maurice and Sarah Sipple. Marty grew up in Leipsic, Delaware.

After graduating from Dover High School, Marty joined the United Sates Army and went to basic training at Fort Gordon in...

Dec 11, 2025

Phyllis Darlene Carlson (née Campion), born on May 18, 1932, in Niwot, Colorado, passed away peacefully on December 11, 2025, in Cedaredge, Colorado. She was 93 years old.

Phyllis led a remarkable life marked by intellectual curiosity, professional dedication, and a deep love for her family and community. Her career took her to great heights—both literally and figuratively—as she worked for...

Dec 11, 2025

Anita Cholas Wiedercht (Cholas) was born on April 17,1947, in Paonia, Colorado, to Steve Cholas and Florence (Andros) Cholas. She grew up in Paonia and graduated from Paonia High School in 1965.She then attended Mesa College in Grand Junction and then went to beauty school at American Beauty Academy, graduating in 1967. Anita worked as a hairdresser until 1994. She...

Dec 10, 2025

Robert James “Bob” “Blackie” Lario, a beloved member of the Paonia community, passed away at his home on Stucker Mesa on December 10, 2025, at the age of 79.

A Celebration of Life will be held on April 10, 2026, at Big B’s, where friends and family are invited to gather, share stories, and remember a life well-lived.

Bob was born June...

Dec 9, 2025

Lucy Lindsey, 87, passed away peacefully in her sleep after a long battle with cancer and dementia. Lucy was born in Red River County, Texas during the Dust Bowl years. She was one of 6 children of Alcie and Vergie Shirey; they settled in Levelland, TX where Lucy graduated high school. She met Leroy Lindsey there and they married in...

Dec 9, 2025

Sally Anne Poinier passed away 12/09/2025 in Grand Junction, Colorado. She was 82 years old.

A graveside service will be held on 12/17/2025 at 12:00 pm at Mesa View Cemetery in Delta Colorado.

Sally was born on August 30, 1943, in Tacoma Washington to Dorothy and Rex Price. Sally grew up in Tacoma and El Segundo, California. She graduated from El Segundo...

Dec 8, 2025

In Loving Memory of Toney “Monkey” Moralez

Toney Moralez, affectionately known as “Monk” or “Monkey” by those closest to him, was a man rooted in faith, family, friends, and the simple joys of life. Born John Toney Moralez to Johnny and Marla (Merryman) Moralez on July 9, 1979, Toney was a proud product of his hometown and a 1998 graduate of...