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Complimentary Obituary Pages
Create a complimentary obituary for your loved one.
HopeWest invites you to create a heartfelt message to honor the legacy of your loved one. Cherish the timeless memories with a complimentary online obituary. We know that grief and loss don’t have a timeline – create a tribute when the time is right.
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Recent Tributes
Bill Ogden
A Loving Tribute Bill Ogden April 19, 1943 - November 3, 2025 Submitted by Kelli Waddell Billy “Bill” Ray Ogden, 82, of Austin, Colorado, passed away at home on November 3, 2025, following a brief illness. He was born in Las Vegas, New Mexico, on April 19, 1943, the...
Martha Lampton
A Loving Tribute Martha Lampton June 26, 1949 - October 24, 2025 Submitted by Belle Abercrombie Beloved mother and grandmother, Martha “Marty” Ellen Lampton, passed away peacefully at her home in Cedaredge, Colorado, on October 24, at the age of 76, surrounded...
Steven Lynn Kinney
A Loving TributeSteven Lynn KinneyJune 4, 1943 - October 18, 2025Submitted by Heather Kinney Steven Lynn Kinney passed away in his home in Clifton, Colorado, the evening of October 18, 2025, with his wife, Kendra, and oldest daughter, Heather, at his side. He...
John Varga
A Loving Tribute John Varga March 1, 1951 - October 4, 2025 Submitted by Heather Baskin John was born in March 1951 and physically left in October 2025, but not before leaving a legacy so flavorful, so musical, and so joyfully irreverent that we’re still trying...
Gloria Lynn Carey
A Loving TributeGloria Lynn CareyJanuary 27, 1949 - September 23, 2025Submitted by Jacqi Kambish Gloria Lynn Carey, beloved sister and Aunt, passed into the presence of Jesus Christ our Lord on 9/23/25 at 11:30 pm at the age of 76, after her battle with cancer...
Ryan Matthew Gilbert
A Loving TributeRyan Matthew GilbertMay 16, 1974 - September 27, 2025Submitted by Sarah Gilbert Ryan Matthew Gilbert, the son of Fritz (Diana) Gilbert and the late Loy Gilbert, went to be with his dogger dog Bailey at the age of 51 on September 27, 2025, in...
Marlene Craig
A Loving TributeMarlene CraigNovember 12, 1933 - August 31, 2025Submitted by Carlene Goldthwaite Marlene Evangeline Craig, 91, passed away peacefully on August 31, 2025, at HopeWest in Grand Junction, Colorado, with her daughters at her side. Marlene was truly...
William Codd
A Loving Tribute William Codd December 31, 1933 - August 24, 2025 Submitted by Kim Floyde A Life Well Lived With his daughter by his side, William Lewis Codd passed away peacefully on Sunday afternoon, August 24, 2025, in Montrose, Colorado. He was 91 years...
June Ann Robinson
A Loving Tribute June Ann Robinson May 13, 1932 - August 7, 2025 Submitted by Susie Jacobs June Ann Robinson was born in Denver, CO, on May 13, 1932, to Avery and Irma Hawbold and later raised by Helen King after Irma’s passing. June graduated from South High...
Clara J. Beyeler
A Loving TributeClara J. BeyelerJanuary 25, 1930 - July 20, 2025Submitted by Janie Fix Clara J. Beyeler of Fruita, CO, died Sunday morning, July 20, 2025, following a prolonged illness. She was 95. Mrs. Beyeler has been a resident of Fruita for 52 years. She was born...
Richard A. Gavigan
A Loving TributeRichard A. GaviganAugust 14, 1945 - August 22, 2025Submitted by Marcia Gavigan Richard A. Gavigan passed away peacefully on Friday, August 22, 2025, surrounded by loving family and close friends. Rich was born on the very day World War II ended...
Martha Ann Metcalf
A Loving TributeMartha Ann MetcalfAugust 31, 1944 - August 14, 2025Submitted by Sherman Metcalf Mattha Ann (Soules) Metcalf went to be with the Lord on August 14, 2025, just 17 days short of her 81st birthday. She was 80 years old. Martha Ann was born on August...
Joe Inez Lovato
A Loving Tribute Joe Inez Lovato October 6, 1927 - August 16, 2025 Submitted by Mark Lovato Joe Inez Lovato, age 97 of Delta, Colorado, was born on October 6, 1927, and passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 16th, 2025. He was the son of Florian and...
Loren William Weaver
A Loving Tribute Loren William Weaver August 7, 2000 - August 27, 2024 Submitted by Sue Kozakewich Loren William Weaver died at age 24 in Austin, Colorado, on August 27, 2024. He was born on August 7, 2000. He passed away at home from complications of Lennox-Gastaut...
Pamela Jean Ybarra
A Loving TributePamela Jean YbarraJuly 8, 1947 - August 7, 2025Submitted by Margarita Ybarra Pamela Jean Ybarra, age 78, passed away on the morning of August 7, 2025, following a brief hospital stay with a diagnosis of rapid-onset dementia and ongoing hospice...
Vickie Heiniger
A Loving Tribute Vickie Heiniger September 19, 1954 - August 9, 2025 Submitted by Candie, Cody, and CoryVickie (Williams) Heiniger, 70, of Crawford, Colorado, passed away peacefully at home on August 9, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born on September 19,...
John D Armitage Jr
A Loving TributeJohn D Armitage JrJanuary 17, 1935 - March 6, 2025Submitted by E.V. Armitage John Denton Armitage, Junior, was a beloved father, brother, grandfather, son, and friend. Throughout his long and full life, he was a curious and adventurous seeker of...
David Charles Ravanelli
A Loving TributeDavid Charles RavanelliJuly 14, 1941 - August 7, 2025Submitted by Claudia Ravanelli David Charles Ravanelli left his earthly home on August 7, 2025, after a lengthy illness. Dave or “Mr. Rav” as his students called him, was born in Trinidad, CO...
Janet Eve Black (Race)
A Loving TributeJanet Eve Black (Race)December 23, 1958 - July 12, 2025Submitted by Emiliana Richardson Janet Eve Black was born to Roger T. Black and Emiliana M. Black on December 23, 1958, in Billings, Montana. Her life was full of many, many adventures. Her...
Lucy Woods
A Loving TributeLucy WoodsFebruary 1, 1948 - June 18, 2025Submitted by Elizabeth Woods - Darby Lucy Wood's life motto was: Life is Camp She loved life. Loved the uncomplicated beauty of the natural world. Of morning. Of light reflecting off water. She...