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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
Rita Griffin
A Loving TributeRita GriffinMarch 29, 1941 - May 6, 2023Submitted by Dan Griffin Rita was born in Erskine, Minnesota, to Dr. William & Loretta Kostick and spent her childhood in Fertile, Minnesota, with her parents and four siblings. She was a cheerleader in...
Carol Elaine (Bunnell) Allred
A Loving Tribute Carol Elaine (Bunnell) Allred December 27, 1935 - April 14, 2023 Submitted by Jennifer Bartels Carol Elaine (Bunnell) Allred was born in Greely, Colorado, to Orval Eugene and Mildred Hewitt Bunnell, on December 27, 1935. She was a Christmas baby and...
Minona Lewis Gilmore
A Loving TributeMinona Lewis GilmoreApril 30, 1939 - March 22, 2023Submitted by Nicole Lee Minona Lewis Gilmore, of Grand Junction, Colorado mother to Dr. Lacey Berumen and Nicole Lee, passed away on March 22, 2023. Her final moments were spent peacefully in her...
Donald Zordel
A Loving Tribute Donald Zordel August 14, 1939 - February 8, 2023 Submitted by James Blatter Mr. Donald Zordel died peacefully on February 8, 2023 Mr. Zordel was born on August 14, 1939, in Eads, Colorado to Zell Albert and Edna Irene Zordel. The family moved...
Deakin Harp William Suckow
A Loving TributeDeakin Harp William SuckowAugust 20, 2021 - May 19, 2022Submitted by Mica Suckow Deakin Harp William Suckow was too perfect for earth. Our sweetest baby D, our fighter, hero, and heart warrior, brought nothing but joy to our lives. He was the...
Cora Belle Montalban
A Loving TributeCora Belle MontalbanApril 28, 1932 - January 16, 2023Submitted by Shelley Larson Cora Belle Montalban, 90, passed away peacefully in Montrose, Colorado on January 16, 2023. She was the much-loved matriarch of her family. Cora Belle had a...
Leonard Norman Boe
A Loving TributeLeonard Norman BoeNovember 30, 1940 - December 8, 2022Submitted by Tammy GoseNorm Boe, 82, of Parachute, CO, passed peacefully to be with his Lord and Savior on December 8, 2022. Norm was born in Newell, South Dakota, to Rudolph and Opal Boe. He grew...
Robert O. Strong
A Loving TributeRobert O. StrongNovember 27, 1925 - January 12, 2023Submitted by Leslie Mussetter Longtime Montrose resident Robert O. Strong, born November 27, 1925, passed on January 12, 2023, at the age of ninety-seven, at home with his wife Phyllis by his...
Deborah Lynn Stavast
A Loving Tribute Deborah Lynn Stavast January 11, 1954 - September 20, 2022 Submitted by James D. Stavast Deborah (Deb) Lynn Stavast passed away with her husband and family by her side on September 20th, 2022. She was 68 years old. Deb was born January 11th, 1954, by...
Robert J. Wilcox
A Loving TributeRobert J. WilcoxSeptember 1, 1935 - August 2, 2022Submitted by Christena Bligh Robert "Bob" Wilcox, age 86, passed away peacefully at his home with his wife by his side in Grand Junction, Colorado, on August 2, 2022.Born in Northport, Michigan,...
Dr. Michael L. Ketcham
A Loving Tribute Dr. Michael L. Ketcham June 23, 2022 Submitted by Kay Ketcham Lanzer and Le Moine Ketcham and families This tribute is to my dear brother, Dr. M. L. Ketcham. He was my mentor and guardian when I was growing up. He left home after graduating from...
Barbara Stanley Robertson
A Loving TributeBarbara Stanley RobertsonMay 18, 1924 - May 12, 2022Submitted by the Robertson Family Barbara was a beautiful woman who lived a long & fulfilling life of almost 98 years. On May 12, 2022, she passed away peacefully at Ferris Hospice Care...
Ron Whitcomb
A Loving Tribute Ron Whitcomb August 2, 1948 - May 22, 2021 Submitted by ReAnna Whitcomb Family Ron was an amazing man who loved spending time with his family. His children and grandchildren were his greatest joy. Ron loved going to church and his at-home bible...
Tim Park
A Loving TributeTim ParkJuly 16, 1952 - January 28, 2020Submitted by Sandra Park Tim, it has been two years since you have ascended to be with Our Lord. My life was forever changed when we met. You were my best friend and the love of my life. You loved my...
Benjamin E. Smith
A Loving Tribute Benjamin E. Smith June 11, 2020 - February 3, 2021 Submitted by Ariana Smith But Jesus said, “Let the little children come to Me, and do not forbid them; for of such is the kingdom of heaven.”Matthew 19:14 Benjamin you will always be in our hearts. We...
Zephia Fay (Williams) Bock
A Loving TributeZephia Fay(Williams) BockOctober 27, 1933 - April 12, 2022 Submitted by The Bock Family Zephia Fay (Williams) Bock was born October 27, 1933, in Chicago, Illinois. Before moving to Southern Utah, she spent most of her youth in Cardston, Alberta,...
Julie McKissen Kochevar
A Loving TributeJulie McKissen KochevarJune 28, 1966 - October 18, 2021Submitted by Judy Wuster My house is so empty now! Your grand babies miss you so much! We all love you so much, but we know you are not hurting anymore.Gifts of remembrance are a meaningful...
Bonnie Jean McComas Orr
A Loving Tribute Bonnie Jean McComas Orr December 16, 1929 - December 16, 2021 Submitted by Sally Pahler Bonnie chose her 92nd birthday to leave this earth. We believe her sister Arlene came to take her home that morning for a lovely heavenly party with her...
Robert Lewis
A Loving TributeRobert LewisJune 25, 1942 - January 5, 2022Submitted by Jesse Sims Robert (Bob) Lewis was born in Akron, Ohio, on June 25, 1942, to Ann and Joseph Lewis. Brother to Jim, Chuck, Tom, Maryann, and Betty. Brother-in-law to Phyllis and Kathy. Loving...
Jeri Doran
A Loving TributeJeri DoranAugust 7, 1931 - January 23, 2021Submitted by Richard Doran Jeri Doran was a faithful wife, a devoted mother, a proud grandmother, a genuine friend, and a devout Christian. Throughout her life, she maintained a loving relationship with...