Angel "Angelo" Colunga
Obituaries
Daily Sentinal page 6A - March 25, 2022
Angel “Angelo”
Colunga
October 2, 1935 - March 18, 2022
Angel “Angelo” Colunga
entered into eternal
paradise March 18, 2022,
at the VA Community
Living Center.
He was born to Lucio and
Celia Colunga, October 2,
1935, in a house in Grand Junction, CO. Angel enlisted
in the US Army at the age of 19 and served from 1955-
1959 ranking as sergeant. He was very proud to have
served our country and was awarded the Bronze Star of
Heroism in 2017.
He was married to Norma Wenger for 48 years. They
raised their children in Grand Junction and resided
there for the entirety of their lives.
Angel was a known landscaper in the Valley. You may
see some of his work on the grounds of St. Mary’s and
several of the golf courses around Grand Junction. He
took great pride in his own yard and was always outside
if the weather permitted.
Angel liked baseball, softball, scratching lotto
tickets, spending time with his friends, and loved
family gatherings. He loved talking about the wealth of
knowledge he had of Grand Junction.
He is survived by sons, Randy Colunga (Marla),
Bryan Wenger (Jennifer), and Donald Wenger (Pamela);
daughters, Rhonda Colunga, Brenda Wenger, and
Luana Leon (Rueben); 13 grandchildren, and 22 greatgrandchildren
A service will be held March 25, 2022, 11:00 a.m.
at Junction Community Church, 2867 Orchard Avenue,
Grand Junction, CO 81501.
