October 21, 1944 – November 25, 2024 Frances Michael Smith Raley, who went by Mike and Mikel, was born to Helen Grace Savage Smith and Francis Michael Smith on Oct. 21, 1944, in Nassawadox, Virginia. She passed away on Monday, Nov. 25, 2024, from old age with family by her side and an Irish ditty […]
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Ray L. Speaker
February 3, 1931 – November 15, 2024 Ray “Skippy” Speaker was born in Washington, D.C. He passed away at the age of 93. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Marge Speaker; his sons, Ron (Lisa) and Larry (Cari); his sister, Kay; and two grandchildren, Tag and Tris. Ray attended McKinley Tech High […]
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Joan Kette Lamont
May 28, 1933 – November 10, 2024 Joan (“GG”) Kette Lamont passed away of natural causes on the afternoon of Nov. 10, surrounded by her three children. She took her last breath minutes after her pastor finished prayers in her room with a view at Sopris Lodge. She was 91. Joan was born on May […]
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Obituary: Marilyn J. Pearson
March 22, 1933 – October 26, 2024Marilyn was born in Fort Collins to James and Hazel Ball, and moved to Denver when she was 6 years old. She leaves two sisters, Nancy (Kyner) and Linda (Berkheim), a son, Dan, and two daughters, Jennifer (McCandless) and Susan (Over). Marilyn was very proud of her children. Her […]
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Obituary: Robby Burtard
April 21, 1968 – September 23, 2024We say goodbye to a beloved father, grandfather, brother and friend, Robby Burtard, who passed away on Sept. 23 in Grand Junction. He was born on April 21, 1968 to Louie Dale and Carole Sue Burtard in Glenwood Springs.Robby leaves behind a legacy of love and laughter through his […]
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Irene Stella Huck Staats
September 2, 1922 – September 20, 2024 Irene Stella Huck Staats passed away peacefully on Friday, Sept. 20, with her family at her side. She was 102, and lived a vibrant and joy-filled life with many blessings which she shared graciously. She was born to Andy Demanski and Stella Boroski in Valier, Illinois. At the […]
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Nicholas Cole Alban
January 13, 1998 – August 29, 2024 Cole was the son of Nicholas Guy Alban and Meredith Smith Bross. He was born in Baltimore, Maryland and attended the Odyssey School and graduated from Hereford High School in Parkton, Maryland. Cole made his way to Carbondale where he apprenticed and worked as a finish carpenter. The […]
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Petra Crimmel
February 1, 1973 – August 13, 2024 Five years ago, Petra proved to the world something that no one ever doubted, but somehow forgot. Even in the throes of treatments, Petra could still be found running clinics, playing doubles, organizing tournaments and meeting and greeting guests at the courts. She also got in some skiing […]
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Obituary: Christopher Scott Frie
April 20,1955 – Aug. 18, 2024 Chris passed away peacefully at Hope West Hospice in Grand Junction, Colorado following a short illness. He was born to Joseph and Josephine Frie in Pueblo, Colorado and moved to Basalt with his family when he was 13 years old.After graduating from Basalt High School, Chris became a motorcycle […]
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Gregory Thomas Pelland
Aug. 29, 1954 – July 27, 2024 Gregory Thomas Pelland passed away peacefully on July 27.He was born on Aug. 29, 1954, at Westover Air Force Base in Chicopee, Massachusetts. The first of five children born to Carol and Patrick Pelland, Greg grew up between Massachusetts, Germany, the Azores and Illinois. He had an early […]