Troy Eugene Herrmann
Apr 14, 2025
Troy Eugene Herrmann, born in Agra, Oklahoma, on November 12, 1935, peacefully passed into the arms of his Lord after 89 faithful, loving, and laugh-filled years.
Troy packed a lot of life into his time here—starting with a year at Arkansas University, two years in the Army, and 65 years of being completely and utterly devoted to the love of his...
L.D. Alfred Gleeson
Apr 13, 2025
L.D. Alfred Gleeson, 93, passed away peacefully at home in Cortez, Colorado, on April 13, 2025. Born in 1932, L.D. lived a life rich with hard work, love, faithful service, and determination. His journey began on the farm, and later, he honed his skills in the HVAC trade at Goettl Air Conditioning Company. Eventually, he founded his own business—Gleeson Construction....
Overa Mary Jackson
Mar 31, 2025
Overa Mary Jackson was born November 8, 1919, to William Ernest Ragsdale and Effie Monroe Elam Ragsdale in Gray, OK. On March 31, 2025, at the age of 105, with family by her side, she went to be with her Lord and Savior. Overa was the youngest of twelve siblings along with her twin sister Obera Eggers.
Overa was raised in...
Beverly Ann Papoff
Mar 31, 2025
Beverly Ann Papoff was born on 08/25/1948 in Cortez Colorado to Edith and Dale Likes. She passed away March 31st 2025 at home surrounded by loved ones. Bev was the only daughter of four kids, Bob, Larry, and Duane (Butch) Likes. She attended and graduated Montezuma Cortez Highschool in 1966. She married her husband Rick Papoff on April 30th 1967...
Lawanda Rose Wing
Mar 24, 2025
A funeral service for Towaoc residence Lawanda Rose Wing will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, March 28 Ertel Memorial Chapel, interment will follow at Towaoc Cemetery.
Lawanda was born July 1, 1975, in Durango, CO, Daughter of Edward Wing and Lora Watts. She passed away on Monday, March 24, 2025, at her home with loved ones by her side at...
Annabell Lucille Oster
Mar 20, 2025
Annabell Lucille Oster was born August 27, 1927 in Goodland, KS; she passed away March 20, 2025 at Vista Grande Inn at the age of 97. She was the daughter of Clyde Harley and Emma Lucille (Carlson) Belvill.
Annabell married Eugene William Oster, on July 7, 1951 in Longmont, CO. Annabell was the 1950 Rodeo Queen for the Boulder County Fair...
Mary Luella Lawson
Mar 9, 2025
Mary “Luella” Lawson was born March 22, 1929, in Cortez, CO. the daughter of Merle Coppinger and Elsie Carlson and she passed away March 9, 2025, in Mancos, CO.
She married Albert Lawson on April 19, 1947, where they enjoyed 63 years of marriage. They had three children, Twila Hovey, Eugene Lawson, and Gary Lawson. They enjoyed many hobbies such as...
Ronald Curtis Hamilton
Mar 8, 2025
Ronald Curtis Hamilton was born on January 18, 1945, in Kirbyville, Texas. After recently reaching a milestone 80th birthday, he rejoined the heavens on March 8, 2025. Ron was blessed to live his last days surrounded and cared for by his wife and loved ones in the comfort of his own home in Cortez, CO.
Ron grew up in Texas, served...
Frankie LeRoy Gonzales
Mar 8, 2025
Celebration of life for Cortez resident Frankie Leroy Gonzales will be held at 10:00am on Thursday, March 20th at Saint Margaret Mary’s Catholic Church in Cortez, CO. A memorial reception will be held following interment, at 12:00 p.m. at the Dolores Fire Station.
Frankie was born July 14th, 1952 in Pueblo, CO, the son of Frank and Ruby Gonzales (Vigil). He...
David Orlando Lucero
Mar 7, 2025
Orly Lucero was born June 11, 1958 and passed March 7, 2025.
Orly was a vibrant, quick witted, friendly soul that always had a helping hand ready for friends and family. Orly loved the work he did with Empire Electric for over 30 years as a Staking Engineer. The effort Orly put into decorating every square inch of his house and...
Dusty Ray Shane Beals
Mar 1, 2025
Dusty Ray-Shane Beals passed away at the age of 51 on March 1st, 2025, in a motorcycle accident in Durango, CO. He was doing what he loved with someone he loved. He was a lifelong resident of the Four Corners Area. Dusty was born February 8th, 1974, in Monticello, UT, to Melvin Beals and Sorena Carol (Uptain) Beals-Wilson. Dusty was...
Cynthia Lynn Beckey
Feb 27, 2025
Cynthia Lynn Beckey, born August 2, 1964, and passed away February 26, 2025, at her home.
Cindy was a dedicated mother, wife, gardener, and cook. She loved her Lord, and her favorite thing was to help & care for others.
She will be deeply missed by her husband Kevin Beckey of Cortez, CO, son Joshua Beckey of Cortez, CO, and sister Susan...
Ernest Nelson Pullin, Jr.
Feb 24, 2025
Ernest Nelson “Ernie, Bones” Pullin, Jr., age 74 passed away at his residence on Monday, February 24, 2025. He was born September 12, 1950 in Canton, Ohio to the late Ernest Nelson Pullin, Sr. and Rose Ann (Hill) Pullin.
He was raised in Canton, Ohio where he graduated from Timken Vocational High School; and went on to work in the Canton...
Burson Leon Koppenhafer
Feb 21, 2025
Burson L. Koppenhafer of Cortez, Colorado, passed away February 21, 2025, at the age of 80. Burson was born in Cortez, The tenth out of thirteen children of Ellen (Wofford) and George Koppenhafer. He attended school at Blue Door Elementary and graduated from Cortez High School in 1964. He got his bachelor’s in business at Western State College in Gunnison,...
Edward William Goodall
Feb 20, 2025
"May the work I have done speak for me."
Edward (Eddie) William Goodall was born October 3, 1934, in a rock house in Lebanon, Colorado to Willis Edward and Lola Mae Goodall. He passed away on February 20, 2025, in Cortez, Colorado, surrounded by his loving family. Eddie was 90 years old.
Eddie brought joy to his family, friends, and co-workers.
To say...
Franklin Harold Ford
Feb 18, 2025
Franklin Harold Ford was born January 8, 1943, in Cortez, Colorado, the second son of Thomas Franklin and Margaret Ethel (Leonard) Ford. He passed away Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at his residence, with his wife at his side at the age of 82.
Harold graduated from MCHS in 1961. He Married his high school sweetheart, Janice Cox, June 23, 1962. He...
Daisy Tennessee Mahaffey
Feb 18, 2025
Daisy Tennessee Mahaffey was born September 3rd, 1933 in Arriola, Colorado, the daughter of John and Viola Johns. She passed away on Tuesday, February 18th, 2025 at her home in Cortez, CO, surrounded by her children. She passed away at the age of 91.
She married Charles L. Mahaffey on November 23rd, 1956 in Aztec, NM, and they spent 50 years...
Helen Alexandria Ayers
Feb 15, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Helen Alexandra Ayers, who peacefully departed this life on Saturday, February 15, 2025, at the age of 88. Born in Cahone, Colorado, on March 18, 1936, Helen was the beloved daughter of Emery and Stella Sabo.
Helen lived a life full of purpose and passion. She was a blue-ribbon winner, a Licensed Practical...
Anna Belle Erickson
Feb 13, 2025
Celebration of life well lived for Ann Erickson a 50-year resident of Cortez and a native Coloradoan will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, February 21, at Ertel Funeral Home.
Ann was born August 21, 1925, in Ridgway, CO. She was the 4th daughter to Juttie and Daisey (Beach) Price.
She passed away Peacefully Thursday, February 13, 2025, at her daughter’s...
Michael James Linnens
Feb 7, 2025
Graveside services for Michael James Linnens will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 15, 2025 at Summit Ridge Cemetery with Chaplain Marvin Graves officiating.
Visitation will be held Friday, February 14, 2025 at Ertel Funeral Home from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
We would like to invite family and friends to join us at Dolores Community Center immediately following...
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