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 […]
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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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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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Janice Blanche (Holgate) Clark
March 3, 1948 – May 31, 2024 Jan Clark passed away peacefully on May 31 at the Hope West Care Center. She was 76. Jan was born in Glenwood Springs to Blanche (Whitbeck) and Robert Holgate. She spent most of her life in Carbondale before moving to Grand Junction in 2013. Jan enjoyed fishing, especially […]
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Mary Margaret O’Gara
October 18, 1953 – November 18, 2023 Mary Margaret “MM” O’Gara passed from this life on Nov. 18, 2023. During her 70 years, she surrounded those around her with love. Family, friends, neighbors and the people for whom she cared as a registered nurse will remember her caring spirit, delightful appreciation for goofiness, always honest […]