Forever in Our Hearts

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

Dennis Keith Watkins

Dennis Keith Watkins

A Loving TributeDennis Keith WatkinsMarch 8, 1955 - February 8, 2025Submitted by Vera Watkins  A caring husband who loved his grandchildren, always had a kind word to say and witty expression to bring a smile to family, friends, or even a stranger. Dennis Keith...

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Amy Lacey

Amy Lacey

A Loving TributeAmy LaceyJuly 9, 1985 - February 2, 2025Submitted by Karen Lacey  Amy Marie Lacey passed away on Sunday, February 2, 2025, after a years-long battle with cancer. She spent her final days surrounded by loved ones at HopeWest in Grand Junction, CO....

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Don Campbell

Don Campbell

A Loving TributeDon CampbellMarch 16, 1936 - January 18, 2025Submitted by Mike Seuell  Don I. Campbell, 88, of Grand Junction, CO passed peacefully on January 18, 2025. Don attended and graduated from Colorado State University with a Forestry degree in 1959. Upon...

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Arlene Louise Schaefer

Arlene Louise Schaefer

A Loving Tribute Arlene Louise SchaeferDecember 30, 1941 - January 13, 2025 Submitted by Dale W. Schaefer   Arlene Louise Schaefer, of Grand Junction, CO, passed into eternity on Monday, January 13, 2025, at her home after an extended battle with cancer. A...

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Bastty Magana

Bastty Magana

A Loving TributeBastty MaganaJuly 23, 1983 - December 16, 2024Submitted by Kasia  Bastty was a loving sister, daughter, friend, wife, and mother. She was very devoted to her five children and husband. She would always have a smile on her face. It would definitely...

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Darrell Branson

Darrell Branson

A Loving TributeDarrell BransonFebruary 17, 1950 - January 26, 2025Submitted by Rachel Branson  Darrell Lee Branson, age 74, of Grand Junction, passed away peacefully at the Hopewest Care Center on January 26, 2025. Darrell was born on February 17, 1950, in Bend,...

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Fanny Ameryllus Murphy

Fanny Ameryllus Murphy

A Loving TributeFanny Ameryllus (Amy) MurphyOctober 21, 1928 - January 4, 2025Submitted by Terri Murphy  Fanny Ameryllus (Amy) Murphy passed away in her sleep on the afternoon of January 4, 2025, at the age of 96. She led an adventurous and wonderful life filled...

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Dora Valdez

Dora Valdez

A Loving Tribute Dora Valdez October 24, 1948 - January 18, 2025 Submitted by Tasha Lopez   Dora was born on October 24, 1948, in Cortez, Colorado. Her given name at birth was Mable Dora Valdez, however, preferred to go by Dora. While still an infant, her parents...

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Bennie Edwin Mosbey

Bennie Edwin Mosbey

A Loving TributeBennie Edwin MosbeyFebruary 5, 1935 - January 4, 2025Submitted by Peggy Bournstein  Bennie Edwin Mosbey entered the kingdom of his creator on January 4, 2025, at 3:18 PM, surrounded by his loving family. Bennie was born on February 5, 1935, in...

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Shirley Laverne Bradley

Shirley Laverne Bradley

A Loving TributeShirley Laverne BradleyDecember 23, 1940 - December 25, 2024Submitted by Mindy Miller  Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, Shirley Laverne Bradley passed away peacefully on December 25, 2024, at the age of 84 at Colorow Care Center in...

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Betty Allen

Betty Allen

A Loving TributeBetty AllenOctober 19, 1932 - December 18, 2024Submitted by Belinda Osborne  With much sadness, we announce the passing of Betty Faye Allen, 92, in Grand Junction, Colorado. Betty is survived by her loving husband, David Allen; her daughter,...

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Sylvia Jean Davis

Sylvia Jean Davis

A Loving TributeSylvia Jean DavisNovember 26, 1935 - December 14, 2024Submitted by Pamela Malone  Sylvia Jean Davis, 89, passed away December 14th at the Hope West Care Center in Grand Junction, Colorado after battling cancer for over a decade. She will be...

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Billie Jean Starkovich

Billie Jean Starkovich

A Loving TributeBillie Jean StarkovichApril 22, 1936 - December 10, 2024Submitted by Tamera Seipp  Billie Jean Starkovich, loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully at home in her sleep, during the early hours of Tuesday, December...

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Stefani Kindall

Stefani Kindall

A Loving TributeStefani KindallDecember 26, 1936 - December 5, 2024Submitted by Danice Kindall  Stefani Kindall, 87, passed away peacefully on December 5, 2024, in Grand Junction, CO. She was married to Harold H. Kindall (predeceased) on June 16, 1955, and raised...

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Margaret “Susie” Booco Bishop

Margaret “Susie” Booco Bishop

A Loving TributeMargaret "Susie" Booco BishopDecember 28, 1941 - December 2, 2024Submitted by Bobbi Dockins  On December 2, 2024, Margaret (Susie) Louise Bishop (Booco-Aeverman) was called home to be with her Lord and Savior. Susie was born in Steamboat Springs,...

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Cheryl Lynn DiDonato

Cheryl Lynn DiDonato

A Loving TributeCheryl Lynn DiDonato August 4,1960 - November 14, 2024 Submitted by Randy DiDonato   Cheryl passed away with her family at her side on November 14th after a long courageous battle with cancer. Throughout the ten-year journey, she approached each...

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Dennis H. Epp

Dennis H. Epp

A Loving TributeDennis H. EppMarch, 1938 - November, 2024Submitted by Barbara Epp Dunn  Sunrise: March/1938      Sunset: November/2024 Dennis “Denny” Epp was born on Long Island New York to Dorothy Wilson (deceased) and Gustav Epp (deceased).  Through no...

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James Neil Whiteman

James Neil Whiteman

A Loving TributeJames Neil WhitemanDecember 26, 1939 - October 30, 2024Submitted by Elizabeth Washburn  My dad Jim was a family man. I remember every morning watching him get ready for work. He filled his huge thermos with coffee, making his lunch on a crisp...

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James Charles Smith Jr

James Charles Smith Jr

A Loving TributeJames Charles Smith JrMarch 15, 1936 - October 20, 2024Submitted by Debbie Bonnell  James Charles Smith (aka Charles, or JC) was born in Meridian, Mississippi on March 15, 1936, to Jack and Bessie O James. JC grew up in Mississippi where he...

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Ann Morgan Jeffrey

Ann Morgan Jeffrey

A Loving TributeAnn Morgan JeffreyJuly 26, 1947 - October 14, 2024Submitted by Elaine Jeffrey  We are profoundly grateful for the life of our beloved Ann, a gentle but indomitable soul who passed away peacefully surrounded by her devoted partner Tom Detweiler and...

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