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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.
Once you complete the form, please allow up to five business days for the tribute page to be completed. You will receive an email with a custom link to your loved one’s tribute page that can be shared with family and friends.
If you need assistance or have questions about submitting a tribute please call Sheli at (970) 255-7285.
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Recent Tributes
Cindy Lee Belmont
A Loving TributeCindy Lee BelmontMarch 3, 1952 - July 4, 2024Submitted by Jenny Aplanalp Cindy Lee Belmont passed away peacefully on the morning of July 4th at HopeWest in Grand Junction, Colorado, surrounded by the love of family and friends. She was born in...
Kenneth Kelly Cowan
A Loving TributeKenneth Kelly CowanJanuary 9, 1950 - June 27, 2024Submitted by Mark Shanklin Kenneth Kelly Cowan, known to his friends and family as Ken, passed away on June 27, 2024, in Grand Junction, Colorado, where he spent the last 70 years of his life. He...
Orva Browne
A Loving TributeOrva BrowneFebruary 6, 1928 - July 1, 2024Submitted by Shireen Browne Orva passed away peacefully at her home. She was predeceased by her husband, Leslie E. Browne, on August 25, 1989, and her son, Kent K. Browne, on September 6, 1972. No...
Ellen McMichael
A Loving TributeEllen McMichaelApril 22, 1940 - May 15, 2024Submitted by Judy McQuillan Ellen Rose McMichael (Daugherty) passed away peacefully at home from complications of pancreatic cancer. When she took her last breath and left this earth, she was welcomed...
William (Bill) Jesse Fuehrer
A Loving TributeWilliam (Bill) Jesse FuehrerJune 24, 1936 - June 2, 2024Submitted by Beth Harvey William (Bill) Jesse Fuehrer was born June 24, 1936, in Toledo, OH to Harold W Fuehrer and Dorathea E (Rabenstein) Fuehrer and passed away June 2, 2024, in Grand...
Donna Carol (Paulsen) Boyle
A Loving TributeDonna Carol (Paulsen) BoyleMarch 25, 1945 - May 28, 2024Submitted by Laurin Boyle Surrounded by her children who adored her, Donna Carol (Paulsen) Boyle passed away May 28, 2024, from complications of pancreatic cancer at her home in Ouray...
Martin G. Olsen
A Loving Tribute Martin G. Olsen July 10, 1942 - May 16, 2024 Submitted by Amy Bratteli Martin George Olsen passed away unexpectedly after a short illness, at the age of 81, at HopeWest Care Center with his youngest daughter and son-in-law by his side. He died...
Charlene Edna (Carville) Kocjancic
A Loving TributeCharlene Edna (Carville) KocjancicAugust 1, 1939 - May 13, 2024Submitted by Dawn Rogers With broken hearts, we announce that Charlene Kocjancic passed away May 13, 2024, at 7:30 pm at her home in Paonia, CO. She was 84 years old. Charlene was...
Terri Lynn Fletcher
A Loving TributeTerri Lynn FletcherNovember 23, 1963 - April 29, 2024Submitted by Mollie Bolsinger Ms. Terri Lynn Fletcher made her debut on November 23, 1963, born to James D. and Maxine Fletcher in Washington DC. She left us after battling cancer fearlessly...
Mary Ann Frank “MAC”
A Loving TributeMary Ann Frank "MAC"April 14, 1944 - April 6, 2024Submitted by David Frank, Aimee and Karie Vincent Mary Ann Johanna (Carlson) Frank was born on April 14, 1944, in Ely, Minnesota. She was the youngest of four, with three older brothers. From age...
Eva Preslan
A Loving TributeEva PreslanDecember 26, 1951 - April 14, 2024Submitted by Gary Preslan Eva Marlene (Bough) Preslan passed away on April 14, 2024, at home surrounded by family. Eva was born December 26, 1951, in Linton, Indiana, to parents Eva Imogene Sullivan...
John Gerald O’Connor
A Loving TributeJohn Gerald O'ConnorApril 26, 1939 - April 2, 2024Submitted by Alice O'Connor John Gerald O'Connor passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, at Hope West Care Center on Tuesday, April 2, 2024. John was born in McKeesport, PA, and grew up in...
Joe Boffa
A Loving TributeJoe BoffaMay 31, 1942 - March 29, 2024Submitted by Lisa Boffa Joe Boffa was, above all things, a family man. He was a good man and a good friend. He believed in honor and his country. He is survived by his daughter, Lisa Boffa; his grandchildren,...
Joyce Wright
A Loving TributeJoyce WrightOctober 29, 1942 - March 15, 2024Submitted by Keri Wright Joyce Joan Wright passed away on March 15, 2024, at her home in Cedaredge, Colorado, surrounded by her family. She was 81 years old. A memorial service will be held at 11 am on...
Daniel Edward “Ed” Ralston
A Loving TributeDaniel Edward "Ed" RalstonJuly 31, 1937 - March 1, 2024Submitted by Linda Ralston Daniel Edward “Ed” Ralston was born in Jacksonville, FL, and was reared in Miami. He graduated from Miami Jackson High School in 1955 and immediately entered the...
Keith Fisher
A Loving TributeKeith FisherNovember 8, 1932 - February 22, 2024Submitted by Claudette Fisher Keith Leon Fisher was born November 8th, 1932, to Howard and Henrietta Nissen Fisher, but raised by his grandparents, Henry and Volterine Nissen. He lived his whole...
Barbara Kitchen
A Loving Tribute Barbara Kitchen February 5, 1943 - March 2, 2024 Submitted by Mollee Garoutte Barbara Kitchen, 81, passed away on March 2, 2024, at Western Slope Memory Care in Grand Junction, Colorado. Barbara was born in Northern Indiana and moved to the...
Philip W. Salembier
A Loving TributePhilip W. SalembierOctober 21, 1948 - January 9, 2024Submitted by Janice Thorup Philip William Salembier, the youngest of four boys, grew up in New Canaan, Connecticut, where he spent his childhood roaming the woods, racing go-carts, and playing...
Robert W. Noble
A Loving TributeRobert W. NobleSeptember 29, 1943 - November 30, 2023Submitted by Carolyn White En route to a vacation, Bob Noble suffered a heart attack that led to his death ten days later. He died at Jamaica Hospital Medical Center in New York City with his...
Marie Margaret Adams
A Loving TributeMarie Margaret AdamsMay 14, 1927 - January 4, 2024Submitted by Diane Baker Marie Margaret Adams, age 96, died in Grand Junction, Colorado, on Friday, January 4, 2024. She passed away while holding the hand of a precious HopeWest volunteer. She...