Alex Coren
Obituaries
Grand Junction Daily Sentinel page 3D Obituary - April 18, 2021
Alex Coren
January 8, 1926 - April 13, 2021
Alex was born the son of
Italian immigrants who came
to America in 1923. From and
early age he was taught the value
of family and hard work.
Alex enjoyed music, travel
and spending time with his
loving wife, children and
grandchildren.
At the age of 17, he joined the
Navy and served our country in
WWII in the South Pacific and Asian Theaters. Upon his return
home Alex married the love of his life, Norma Jean Risley, and they
were married until Norma’s passing in September of 2011.
Both Norma and Alex worked for Mountain Bell Tellephone
Company. Norma worked in Administration and Alex worked as
a Facility Planning Executive. Both retired after each of them gave
more than 30 years of service to the company.
Alex is preceded in death by his wife, Norma, and is survived
by daughter, Gale Fehlman; son, Greg Coren (Jean), and five
grandchildren.
The family would like to thank all of the wonderful staff at the
Fountains of Hilltop and HopeWest for the amazing care that Alex
received, especially in his last days.
No services are planned at this tim
