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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. 

To get started, click on an image below that you would like to use as the page header of your tribute.

Recent Tributes

Daniel Edward “Ed” Ralston

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...

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Keith Fisher

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...

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Barbara Kitchen

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...

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Philip W. Salembier

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...

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Robert W. Noble

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...

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Marie Margaret Adams

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...

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Mel Southam

Mel Southam

A Loving TributeMel SouthamFebruary 24, 1936 - January 3, 2024Submitted by Melonie Ham  Mel Southam, 87, passed away on January 3rd, 2024, following a lingering illness. He was born on February 24th, 1936, in Roy, Utah. He was the son of Dorothy Cowley and Lee...

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Leatrice Sue Roberts

Leatrice Sue Roberts

A Loving TributeLeatrice Sue RobertsNovember 9, 1933 - January 3, 2024Submitted by Jessica Larson  Leatrice Sue Roberts (Schlosser) passed away on January 3, 2024, after battling Myeloproliferative Neoplasm, a rare blood cancer. She was born on November 9, 1933,...

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Carl James Smith

Carl James Smith

A Loving TributeCarl James SmithSeptember 25, 1944 - December 29, 2023Submitted by Valerie Smith  It is with deep sorrow that we announce the peaceful passing of Carl James Smith on December 29, 2023, at the age of 79, after bravely facing a decline in health....

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Ginger Andregg

Ginger Andregg

A Loving TributeGinger AndreggFebruary 6, 1946 - January 3, 2024Submitted by Tasha Bollman  Ginger Andregg went to rest with our Heavenly Father on January 03, 2024. Ginger was born in Delta, Colorado, on February 6, 1946, to Lillie Griffin and James Vier. Ginger...

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Barbara Jay Bullard

Barbara Jay Bullard

A Loving TributeBarbara Jay BullardJune 14, 1950 - December 26, 2023Submitted by John Mock  A truly amazing woman whose love and smile were known and cherished throughout her community. Barbara J. Bullard, 73, of Delta Colorado, passed away peacefully on December...

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Kenneth Gilford Lawton

Kenneth Gilford Lawton

A Loving TributeKenneth Gilford LawtonJanuary 2, 1933 - December 18, 2023Submitted by Margaret Lawton  Kenneth was born on January 2, 1933, to Gilford and Ellen Lawton in the Fruitvale area of Grand Junction, Colorado. He was ushered into the presence of his Lord...

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Etta Lou Macdonell

Etta Lou Macdonell

A Loving TributeEtta Lou MacdonellOctober 16, 1931 - October 18, 2023Submitted by Carol Burns  On November 18, our mom, Etta Lou Macdonell, died peacefully at the Veterans Care Center in Rifle, Colorado. She was born in Englewood, Colorado, on October 16, 1931,...

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William Maitland Claycomb

William Maitland Claycomb

A Loving TributeWilliam "Bill" Maitland ClaycombApril 28, 1940 - November 9, 2023Submitted by Susan Claycomb Crowley  Born on April 28, 1940, and passed away on November 9, 2023, at 83, at home among family and friends in Grand Junction, CO. Bill was born to Duke...

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Janine Sue Standish

Janine Sue Standish

A Loving Tribute Janine Sue Standish November 16, 1959 - October 28, 2023 Submitted by Candace Neeley & Arlene Vetterli   Janine passed away at 4:20 p.m. at her mother's home in Delta, surrounded by family and loved ones. "Janibug" had a jovial personality...

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Robert James Hubbard

Robert James Hubbard

A Loving TributeRobert James HubbardAugust 27, 1947 - October 27, 2023Submitted by Liz Gutierrez  Robert was born on August 27, 194,7, to Clifford and Loretto Hubbard in Libertyville, IL. Robert was the oldest of eight siblings: Geraldine Hubbard, Cynthia...

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Kenneth Kosanke

Kenneth Kosanke

A Loving TributeKenneth KosankeApril 11, 1943 - October 26, 2023Submitted by Bonnie Kosanke  Ken Kosanke died quietly from Parkinson’s Disease on October 26, 2023. His wife of 54 years, Bonnie, was by his side. He is also survived by two sisters, Karen Traut, and...

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Richard C “Rick” Lange

Richard C “Rick” Lange

A Loving TributeRick C "Rick" LangeSeptember 24, 1942 - October 19, 2023Submitted by Jeanne Lange  Rick was the son of Carl W. and Grace A. Lange. He had one sister, Patricia, who is deceased. He is survived by his wife, Jeanne, daughters Deborah Anderson and...

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Joseph Mobley

Joseph Mobley

A Loving TributeJoseph (Joe) MobleyMarch 12, 1949 - October 8, 2023Submitted by Kelsey Workman  Joe Mobley, a beloved husband, father, son, brother, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully at his home on October 8, 2023, in Grand Junction, CO. Joe was...

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Randall Albright Ford

Randall Albright Ford

A Loving Tribute Randall Albright Ford May 19, 1946 - October 2, 2023 Submitted Julie Knowles   Wanderer, photographer, sailor, philosopher, writer, craftsman, dreamer - all come to mind when his friends and family remember Randall Albright Ford, known as Randy....

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