Hazel Georgiou Gonzales March 4, 1939 ~ March 30, 2018 Hazel Georgiou Gonzales was born March 4, 1939, in Meeker, Colo. She died March 30, 2018, at Pioneers Medical Center in Meeker, Colo. Hazel lived several diverse lifestyles; each with a certain dedication. In her current life circumstance she was[Read More…]

Joseph Hofer Feb. 28, 2018 Joseph J. Hofer, 59, of Glenwood Springs, Colo., died Feb. 28, 2018, in Olathe, Colo., after a long battle with cancer. He was born in Montana but lived most of his adult life on the Western Slope in Meeker, Delta and New Castle. A memorial[Read More…]

Louis Ray Todd Dec. 31, 1940 ~ March 13, 2018 On Tuesday, March 13, 2018, Louis Ray Todd, 77, of Meeker, Colo., passed away peacefully at home. Born Dec. 31, 1940, in Mount Airy, N.C., Ray (as he liked to be known) was the third son and third child of[Read More…]

Jessica Myone Widmer April 8, 1989 ~ March 16, 2018 Jessica Myone Widmer, 28, was taken suddenly in a tragic accident on March 16, 2018. She was born April 8, 1989, to John and Marjorie Widmer in Rangely, Colo. Jessica attended school in Rangely until the family moved to Rifle,[Read More…]

James J. Veitch Feb. 20, 1947 ~ March 12, 2018 Montrose resident James J. Veitch passed away Monday, March 12, 2018, at his home in Montrose, Colo. James was 71 years old. A celebration of life was held at 6 p.m., Thursday, March 15, 2018, at the Turn of the[Read More…]

Michael Don Kochenower Aug. 20, 1953 ~ March 7, 2018 Michael Don Kochenower passed away on March 7, 2018, in Scottsdale, Ariz. He is survived by his four sons: Tyrrell Kochenower of Meeker, Colo., Trevor Kochenower of Grand Junction, Colo., Trenton Kochenower of Ft. Collins, Colo., and Troy Kochenower of Grand[Read More…]

Kris Plate Nov. 15, 1979 ~ Feb. 11, 2018 Kris Plate always seemed to have a smile on his face, a man who really enjoyed life. He was a UPS driver who delivered up the river for many years. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved to hunt, fish, snowboard,[Read More…]

Tommy Brister Feb. 24, 1941 ~ Feb. 28, 2018 Tommy Brister, 77, a former resident of Grand Junction and Meeker, passed away quietly at his home in Rangely, Colo., on Feb. 28, 2018. He is survived by his wife, Angela, of Rangely, and one son, James, of Bena, Va. Cremation[Read More…]

Glen O. Sutton aka ‘The Dinosaur Man’ July 6, 1928 ~ Jan. 19, 2018 Glen Oliver Sutton passed away at the age of 89. He was born to Glen D. and Doris Sutton in New Castle, Colo., on July 6, 1928. Glen served in the United States Marine Corps. Glen[Read More…]

Barbara Hazel (Moore) Crawford Feb. 25, 1917 ~ Jan. 28, 2018 Barbara passed gently into the eternal gates of peace on Jan. 28, 2018, at the age of 100. The chronicles of Barbara’s 100 years are overflowing with love, compassion and a giving spirit for those who knew her and[Read More…]

Melvin D. Barley May 31, 1939 ~ Feb. 7, 2018 Melvin Dennis Barley passed on to his heavenly home on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2018, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born to Vergle and Sylvia (Hall) Barley in Clifton, Colo., he grew up attending schools in the Grand Valley area[Read More…]

‘Bill’ Wilford Ray Burgett Sept. 28, 1928 ~ Feb. 3, 2018 Bill was born to Almer Harrison and Viola Jane Burgett on Sept. 28, 1928, in Slick, Okla. He attended the local country school until moving to Beggs, Okla., in the late 30s. Upon moving to the city he decided[Read More…]