Julee Pat Kirkpatrick
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...
Harry Michael Wood
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,...
Floyd Warren Bowdish
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...
Lyla Lee Davis
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...
Marie Salman Washburn
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...
Patty Antal
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...
Delores Ruth "Butch" Kendall
Dec 18, 2025
Delores Ruth “Butch” Kendall from Paonia, Colorado, passed away peacefully in her sleep, with family by her side. She was a devoted wife, a loving mother, and a cherished grandmother who took great pride in her role as the heart of her family.
Delores met the love of her life, Darrell Kendall, and married in 1951, beginning a life centered on...
Martin Oda Sipple
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...
Doris Mae Myers
Dec 14, 2025
Doris Mae Myers passed away on December 14, 2025, 15 years exactly after her husband died. Doris was born July 27, 1925, to Willard George and Carolyn Mae (Davis) Suckow in Delta, Colorado.
She married Harry Wayne Myers on November 11, 1953. They raised two children, Leland George Myers and Edith Jonell Myers. Leland died in 2020 and Jonell still survives...
Phyllis Darlene Carlson
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...
Anita Wiederecht
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...
Robert James "Bob" Lario
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...
Lucy Ethel Lindsey
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...
Sally Anne Poinier
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...
John Toney Moralez
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...
Edward Herbert Badding
Dec 6, 2025
Edward Herbert Badding passed away on December 6, 2025 at the Delta County Hospital, Delta, CO. He was 86 years old. Edward was born on January 20, 1939 to Frank and Andreina Badding in Denver, Colorado. He was the youngest of eight children. Edward grew up on the Badding Dairy Farm milking cows and working on the farm.
Edward attended Assumption...
Lights of Life Holiday Remembrance
Dec 4, 2025
Come and join us for the 2025 Lights of Life Holiday Remembrance Service. It will be a special time to share with others and hang an ornament on the tree!
Light refreshments will follow!
Jenell Marie Wehn
Dec 3, 2025
Jenell Wehn was born September 29th, 1966. She lived most of her life in Paonia, Colorado with her beloved parents Cora and Raymond Wehn. She had been with her husband Robert J. Hollomon for 29 years. She was a loving asset to the community. Her passing was December 3rd ,2025. She will be dearly missed and is survived by Jaime...
Melody Lynn Quammen
Dec 3, 2025
Melody Lynn Quammen passed away on 12/03/2025 / December 3, 2025, in Delta, CO. She was 52 years old. A memorial service will be held at 2:00pm on December 17, 2025, at Calvary Baptist Church in Delta (1290 A St. Delta, CO), followed by a reception.
Melody was born on September 9, 1973 in San Diego, CA to Brad and Kathy...
Margaret Owen Marshall
Dec 3, 2025
Margaret Owen Marshall, 95, passed away peacefully on December 3, 2025, in Delta, Colorado. A woman of faith, unwavering dedication, and strength. Margaret lived a life marked by service, love for her family, and giving to others.
She was born on August 24, 1930, in Littlefield, Texas. Margaret pursued higher education at Pacific Union College in Northern California. There, she earned...
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