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 […]
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Shannon Hatfield
September 19, 1968 – August 18, 2024 We’re sad to announce the passing of Shannon Hatfield. Those who got to meet Shannon knew she was such a funny, energetic person. She was always helping others and doing what she could with the little she had. Shannon had a hard life, but she was a strong […]
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Donald Milam Andrews
December 27, 1928 – July 15, 2024 Born in Chicago, Illinois, Donald Milam Andrews passed away peacefully on July 15, 2024, in Orange County, California. Donald proudly served his country in the United States Army from 1950 to 1952 during the Korean War, stationed in Germany. His service was a testament to his dedication and […]
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Alfred Bernard Calvert
August 3, 1932 – July 27, 2024 Alfred Bernard Calvert, more commonly known as “Bud” or “The Bud Man,” passed away peacefully with his nephew, Neal Jack, on July 27, 2024, a week short of his 92nd birthday. Bud was preceded in death by his parents, Alfred and Georgia, and his five siblings, Jim, Mary Moran […]
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Sheryl Bogatz
September 20, 1954 – June 29, 2024 Sheryl was born to Dorene and Marty Smith. She had one younger sister, Diane, who she doted on and guided fiercely with her love. Sheryl attended Wilbur Avenue Elementary School after her family moved from Sherman Oaks to Tarzana, Los Angeles. This was followed by Portola Junior High […]
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David “Stretch” Piccione
July 3, 1950 – June 23, 2024 For Dave, every day was a “beach day.” Time spent with family and friends he considered, “live entertainment.” Dave was the proud father of two boys and a loving husband for 55 years. In addition to his love of family, he loved music, architecture and fast cars. He […]
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Michael Robert VanNess
July 29, 1937 – March 22, 2024 Michael Robert VanNess, age 86, of Colorado and Indiana passed away on March 22 at Mason Health and Rehabilitation Center in Warsaw, Indiana. He was born July 29, 1937 to Elmer Gilbert and Leila (Scott) VanNess in Burbank, California. Michael grew up in California and lived an incredibly […]
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Rex Allen Coffman
January 30, 1931 – June 10, 2024 On June 10, Rex Allen Coffman, 93, passed away at the Sopris Lodge in Carbondale. He was surrounded by his family in the hours previous to his passing. Family was important to him, and the family lived by the code: “Work hard, play hard!” Rex, an only child, […]
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Ralph Roger Clarke
May 31, 1945 – June 2, 2024 Ralph Clarke passed peacefully June 2 in Redding, California at age 79. He was born in Glendale, California to Ethel and Roger Clarke. He grew up in the La Crescenta and San Fernando valleys and earned his associate in arts degree at Pierce College. He worked at his […]