Steve J. Alire

Steve Jose Alire Jr. was born in Glenwood Springs, CO to parents, Steve Alire Sr. and Darlene Griego. He had a brother Darrell J. Alire. Steve tragically passed Tuesday, March 17, 2020 at his home in Grand Junction, CO.

A graduate of Central High School 1986, he also attended Denver Automotive and Diesel College where he perfected his passion for Autobody and Paint. He was a skilled and competitive craftsman with a strong work ethic and gained State and National recognition for his work. Recently vehicles he worked on were shown at Barrett-Jackson Automotive Auctions. He loved his family and he loved his dogs. In his spare time he was usually helping others or at one of his favorite pool halls hustling a game and cracking jokes.

He married his high school sweetheart, Arlinda A. Cordova, of Grand Junction on September 14, 1989. Together they raised two boys, Matthew S. Alire and Ben C. Alire. He is survived by all three: Arlinda and Ben Alire of Grand Junction, and Matthew Alire of Denver. He is also survived by nieces, Zilenna and Taliyah Alire. He was preceded in death by brother, Darrell J. Alire; mother, Darlene A. Alire; and father, Steve J. Alire Sr.

A viewing will be held at Callahan-Edfast Mortuary on Thursday, March 26 from 9am to 4:00pm with a maximum of 10 people at a time due to CDC Covid-19 Regulations. Cremation will take place the following day. A graveside service and burial will take place at 11am on Saturday, March 28 at Orchard Mesa Cemetery, 2620 Legacy Way, Grand Junction, CO 81503. A reception is pending.

For anyone that wants to speak or share memories of Steve this will likely be a good time. A donation fund for his family can be found at:

https://www.gofundme.com/f/steve-alire-amp-family-fund?teamInvite=wDTe9jEL90GyKUP4IAJ2mT3CPkO4lU3rmkHSluVgODQH8JNTi7w86tQptP7fFZq2