Mary Ellen Olson
Nov 28, 2024
Mary was born in Belvidere, Illinois to Ralph Peters and Myrtle Peters (Wyche). She went to grade school and high school there, then to nurses’ school in Vicksburg, Mississippi.
Mary returned to her hometown where she was a Registered Nurse (RN) for a local family physician for many years. She also worked at two hospitals there in Belvidere, IL.
In 1979, Mary...
Amberlyn Marie Hopper
Nov 26, 2024
Amberlyn Marie Hopper passed away unexpectantly on Tuesday, November 26th, 2024, at her residence. She was 40 years old.
A graveside service is being held on Friday, December 6th, 2024, at the Riverside Cemetery in Hotchkiss, Colorado.
Amberlyn was born February 21, 1984, in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota to Tracey Lynn Poloski and Brent Arnold Hopper.
Amberlyn is survived by her Father Brent Hopper,...
Robert William Schroeder
Nov 25, 2024
Robert Schroeder passed away unexpectedly on November 25, 2024 at the age of 61.
Robert William Schroeder was born on September 29, 1963 to Melvin (Buck) and Gladys (Hansen) Schroeder in Denver, Colorado. Shortly after his birth, Robert’s family relocated to Delta, Colorado where Robert attended school and graduated in 1982. This is also where he met the love of his...
Jerry Lee Tegtman
Nov 25, 2024
Jerry Lee Tegtman was born December 11, 1935, moved to Heaven November 25, 2024. We lost our loving Brother on Monday November 25, 2024, at his home in Orchard City, Colorado.
He was survived by his sisters Sandy Carruth and Pam Seneff, and a brother Michael Tegtman, nieces Kimberly Klady and Cassidae Chance, and nephews Arin Tegtman and Wes Seneff, in...
Edgar Daniel "Dan" Decker Sr. ~ 92
Nov 25, 2024
Edgar Daniel “Dan” Decker was born on June 10, 1932 to Edgar Thompson and Myrtle Josephine Christensen Decker in Sanford, Colorado. He had two older sisters, Rhea and Josephine.
Dan was raised on a farm near La Jara, Colorado and attended schools there, graduating from La Jara High School in 1950.
He attended Adams State College in Alamosa, Colorado where he met...
Patricia Louise Nickolaus
Nov 23, 2024
Patricia Louise Nickolaus . Passed away November 23rd 2024. At home she was 64 Years old. Services will be held for Patty some time in the spring 2025. Patty is Survived by her Husband Chris and sons Adam and Kenneth. Her mother Darlene and Three brother and Two Sisters.
Marino "Mario" John Bruni
Nov 20, 2024
Marino “Mario” John Bruni was born on November 15, 1939, in Chicago Heights, Illinois to Mary Bruni (neé Falcioni) and Guido Bruni. He was raised in Calumet City, Illinois with two sisters, Jean Bruni and Drucilla Rangel (neé Bruni).
Marino grew up living between his family’s grocery store and hotel in Italy. When he finished high school, he attended the University...
June Eileen Broome
Nov 17, 2024
June Eileen Broome went to be with the Lord November 17, 2024, at the age of 84. June was a woman of deep faith and her love for God was evident in everything she did. Her memorial will be held at Garnet Mesa Baptist Church of Delta, CO on Friday, November 22 at 10:00 followed by a burial at Mesa...
Karl Patrick Kelley
Nov 16, 2024
Karl Patrick Kelley passed away Saturday, November 16, 2024 at his home in Crawford, Colorado. He was 51 years old.
Karl was born on October 26, 1973 at Offutt Air Force Base in Bellevue, Nebraska to Dawn Katherine (Krismer) Kelley and Karl Paul Kelley. He grew up in La Crosse, Wisconsin and graduated from Central High School in 1992.
Since his mother...
Robert L Flatten
Nov 15, 2024
Crawford resident, Robert L. Flatten peacefully passed at his residence with family by his side. He was 89 years of age.
Robert was born the son of Russell D. And Marcella (Wilkinson) Flatten in Lincoln, Nebraska. He graduated from College View High School class of 1953. Survived by onebrother Russell D. Jr. four sisters Clara, Beverly, Marian and Marcella. Preceded...
Steven "Bud" Harvey Lewis
Nov 14, 2024
Steven “Bud” Harvey Lewis, a lifelong resident of Delta, passed away at the age of 69. He was the son of Shirley Lewis and Mary White (Lewis) of Delta. He was the younger brother of Liz Fedler and the elder brother of Scott Lewis, husband of Laurie Lewis; father of Gregory Cady, Shawn Lewis and Travis Lewis of Delta and...
Manford "Buddy" Bale, Jr.
Nov 11, 2024
Buddy was born in Grand Junction, CO to Manford Bale, Sr. and Clara Applegarth Bale. He grew up in Grand Junction and Delta, attended school in Delta and graduated in 1976. He attended Delta Vocational School and worked many places in Delta including auto parts stores, Walmart, and most recently Domino’s Pizza where he delivered pizzas for many years. He...
Martha Mierra
Nov 11, 2024
Martha M. Mierra passed away on November 11, 2024 at the Willow Tree nursing home in Delta, Colorado.
Martha was born January 7, 1943 to Dorothy and Guy Templeton.
Martha was a beloved mother, accomplished Real Estate Agent and cherished friend.
She was a respected member of the Friend's of Bill Church in Delta, Colorado and her life she had a positive influence...
Paul Edward Coney
Nov 9, 2024
Paul Edward Coney, age 84, of Cedaredge, CO, peacefully passed away on November 9, 2024. He will be greatly missed by his family & friends.
Paul was born September 28, 1940, to Alvin Joseph Sr. and Vivian Chasez Coney in New Orleans, LA. Paul was married to his wife, Susan, for 42 years. They lived in Cedaredge, Colorado for the past...
Betty June Kendrick
Nov 8, 2024
Betty June Kendrick (Peterson), passed away peacefully on November 8, 2024, in Eckert, Colorado, at the age of 83, following a long battle with Alzheimer’s. Born on December 21, 1940, in Cedaredge, Colorado, she was the beloved youngest child and only daughter of the late Frank and Anita "Babe" Peterson and cherished wife to the late Rev. Max Kendrick.
Betty graduated...
Reubecca Jane Luke
Nov 6, 2024
Reubecca Jane Luke, Becky, of Hotchkiss, CO, went to Heaven peacefully November 6, 2024. Becky was born on July 13, 1968, in Paonia, CO, to Dixie (Jacobs) and Dion Luke. In 1970 her family moved to Glenwood Springs. Becky spent summers on the Jacobs Ranch at the bottom of McClure Pass and Ragged Mountain. She and Grandpa Stanley tended sheep,...
Lucinda "Lucy" Martinez
Nov 6, 2024
Lucinda “Lucy” Rebecca Salazar Martinez passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at her home in Delta. Lucy was 79 years old.
Lucy was born on February 2, 1945, in Coyote, New Mexico to Lydia Ortega and Jose Manuel Salazar. For her first eleven years, Lucy lived and attended schools in the Coyote area until the family moved to Delta...
Ethel Elizabeth (Phillips) Dickson
Nov 5, 2024
Ethel Elizabeth (Phillips) Dickson passed away surrounded by her family on November 5, 2024. She was born on December 21, 1929 in Whittier, California to parents, Chauncey E. Phillips and Caroline W. Phillips (Burns).
The family moved to Big Bear City, California in 1935 and moved to Bell, California in 1941. She graduated from Bell High School in 1948. She continued...
Rose Marie Mattern
Nov 4, 2024
Rose (Tafoya) Mattern passed away at 403 Dodge St. in Delta on November 4, 2024. She was 72 years old. The Celebration of Life will be held at the Elk’s Lodge in Hotchkiss at 10:00am on Saturday, November 9, 2024, followed by a potluck for family and close friends.
Rose (Tafoya) Mattern was born February 2, 1952, in Hotchkiss, Colorado to...
Charles Anthony Montoya
Nov 3, 2024
Charles Anthony Montoya, Sr. passed away on November 3, 2024 at Steven’s Gulch in Paonia, Colorado. He was 70 years old.
Rosary services will be held on Monday, November 11,2024 at 6:00 pm at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Delta. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 10:00 am at St. Michael’s Catholic...
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