Obituary: Chelton Turpela

Chelton James Turpela, 29, passed away on August 22, 2021 at Sanford Hospital in Fargo N.D. after a brief battle with an infection.

Funeral service was held on Saturday, August 28, 2021 at Evans Funeral Home, Carrington, N.D., with Rev. Keith Hurlbut officiating. Casket bearers were Fred Roybal, Eric Turpela, Dakota Silva, Rob Paulson and David Gomez. Honorary bearers were all of Chelton's family and close friends.

Chelton was born April 15, 1992 in the city of Delta, Colo. He was the only son of Thomas and Tamira Grgich.

Chelton is preceded in death by his grandpa Rodney Frank Grgich.

Chelton is survived by his parents Tamira Joyce Grgich and Thomas Frank Grgich; sister Chyann Keely Gladden; step-sister Felicia Marie Grgich; half-brother Dakota Silva; grandparents Sharon Williams Grgich, Fred and Billie Roybal, and Bill Turpela.

Chelton was very much loved not only by his family and friends, but the community as well. He loved his job and the people he worked with at the local Cenex convenience store in Carrington, N.D. where he always thought of them as family.

Arrangements by Evans Funeral Home of Carrington, N.D.