Tommy Jay Jeter
Apr 16, 2023
TOMMY JAY JETER
Tommy Jay Jeter was born November 2, 1945 in Cortez the son of Dale Jay and Rosa Ellen (Harris) Jeter. He passed away on Sunday, April 16, 2023 at his Cortez residence at the age of 77.
Surviving Tommy are his children, Shane Jeter of Las Cruces, N.M., Libby Beach of Hayden, Colo.,...
JoAnn Hayes
Apr 12, 2023
Celebration of life for Cortez resident JoAnn Hayes will be held at 1:00pm on Tuesday April 18th, 2023 at Lighthouse Baptist Church.
JoAnn was born August 26th, 1939 in Benton, Arkansas the daughter of Enos and Melba Garner. JoAnn passed away on Wednesday, April 12th, 2023 at her home at the age of 83.
JoAnn was...
H. "Vern" Vernon Kingsley
Apr 11, 2023
H. Vernon "Vern" Kingsley, age 79, passed away in his home on April 11, 2023. He was born on March 13, 1944 to Harold Raymond Kingsley and Elberta Helen Kingsley in Pagosa Springs, Co. He was a resident of Cortez, Co for 47 years and spent his winters in Yuma, Arizona for the past 12 years with his wife. He...
Jerry Edward Jones
Apr 8, 2023
With wife Carol and family dog Charlie by his side, at the age of 84, Jerry Jones peacefully passed away Saturday, April 8, 2023, at the family home. Jerry leaves behind his wife and dog, along with daughter Stephanie Lantz and grandchildren Bella and Karsten who reside in Arizona.
This wonderful man will be missed.
William "Bill" Harry Hensler
Apr 7, 2023
Death came to Bill Hensler on April 7 as he had always hoped – in his home with his family, surrounded by the artwork he had spent much of his adult life collecting. Bill was born of strict German parents in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, but ventured West at the invitation of “Uncle Sam” in the early 1950’s and never again...
Loma Root House
Apr 3, 2023
LOMA ROOT HOUSE
Funeral services for lifelong Towaoc resident Loma Root House will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, April 10, 2023 at Ertel Memorial Chapel. Interment will follow at Towaoc Cemetery. Visitation has been scheduled for Sunday afternoon from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
Loma was born September 25, 1951 in...
Arlene Gogatz-Samuels
Apr 2, 2023
Arlene Gogatz-Samuels was born March 20, 1940 in Manhattan, NY, the daughter of Arthur and Eleanor (Gibson) Gogatz. She passed away on Sunday, April 2, 2023 at her residence in Cortez, Colorado at the age of 83 after a brief illness.
Surviving Arlene are her spouse Vincent Paul Samuels of Cortez, CO; her daughter Gail Fattizzi of Westchester, NY; and...
DaVonte Silas James
Apr 2, 2023
Funeral services for Durango resident DaVonte Silas James will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, April 6, 2023, at Ertel Memorial Chapel. Norine Silas will officiate.
DaVonte was born February 10, 2005 in Cortez, Colorado, the son of Lydell Mitchell James and Mary Rose Silas. He passed away on Sunday, April 2, 2023 at the age of 18.
Surviving...
Tony Hernandez
Mar 31, 2023
Andres A. Hernandez, known by many as Tony, was born in West Texas in the small town of Ft. Stockton. He was the son of Deacon Andres R. and Margarita G. Hernandez. He passed away on Friday March 31, 2023 at St. Anthony Hospital in Lakewood, Colorado, near Denver, at the age of 62.
Tony always loved to help...
Evelyn Fern Tibbits
Mar 30, 2023
Evelyn Fern (Pritchett) Tibbits was born July 16, 1925 to Oscar Pritchett and Helen (Baer) in Telluride, CO. She passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 30, 2023 at the age of 97.
Evelyn lived in Rico until she was about 4 years old. Her father was a miner in Rico until they moved to Dolores to farm...
William "Bill" Robert Bone
Mar 26, 2023
William “Bill” Robert Bone was born on January 26, 1955 in Pueblo, Colorado to William and Betty Bone. Bill passed away on March 26, 2023 at his home in Cortez, Colorado.
Surviving Bill are his wife Ellie; his children Willy (Wendy) Bone, Anna Fish, Shawna (Bear) Bone; his grandchildren Tommy Bone, Claudia Bone, Alora Heredia, Dalton Heredia, Joe Fish, Alex...
Monica Rene Dibsie
Mar 21, 2023
A celebration of life for Cortez resident Monica Rene Dibsie will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 8, 2023 at Ertel Memorial Chapel. She passed away on Tuesday, March 21, 2023 in her residence at the age of 61.
Monica Rene Dibsie was born on August 1, 1961, in Montrose, CO to Albert F. Penasa and Geraldine M....
Dieter Edmund Strangl
Mar 15, 2023
Dieter Edmund Strangl, age 67, of Dolores, Colorado passed away peacefully in his home on March 15, 2023. Beloved and adored husband for 28 years to Marjorie (nee Worth). Dieter was preceded in death by his parents, Erich (Maria) Strangl, Hannelore (Hans) Pesold and father-in-law, Leonard Worth.
He is survived by his mother-in-law, Nancie Worth, sister-in-law, Terry (Scott) Sigman and...
Nellie Lobato
Mar 15, 2023
Nellie Lobato was born March 8, 1938 in Cortez, CO the daughter of Manuel and Margie (White) Francisco. She passed away on Wednesday, March 15, 2023 at her residence at the age of 85.
Surviving Nellie is her husband Richard Filbert Lobato of Cortez, CO; her children Manuel Rubi of OR, Jesse Rubi of Denver, CO, Virgina Sandy Isaguirre of...
Robert Leon Seaton
Mar 14, 2023
Robert L. (Bob) Seaton passed away on 03/14/2023 at home in Cortez, Colorado at the age of 89. He was born in Laramie, Wyoming on April 14, 1933 to Otto G. and Mary Hazel Seaton. He attended school in Laramie and graduated from Laramie High School in 1952. He joined the Wyoming National Guard and served for two years, then...
Larry Leroy Collins Sr.
Mar 12, 2023
LARRY LEROY COLLINS SR.
Funeral services for Larry Leroy Collins Sr. will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, March 16, 2023 at the Towaoc Presbyterian Church. Interment will take place at the Towaoc Cemetery.
Larry was born March 28, 1948 in Ignacio, Colo. the son of Myrtel (Clark) and Leon Collins Sr. He passed away...
Elaine Sue Killingbeck
Mar 11, 2023
A celebration of life will be held for longtime Cortez Elaine Killingbeck from 10 am-1 pm at the American Legion Post 75 on Sunday, March 19, 2023.
Elaine Killingbeck was born June 25, 1967 in Gallup, New Mexico. She passed away on March 11, 2023, in the comfort of her home, surrounded by family and close friends.
Elaine...
Theodore Henry Smith
Mar 8, 2023
A celebration of life for Cortez resident, Ted H Smith, will be held this summer, when the weather improves.
Ted was born March, 2, 1953 in Monte Vista, Colorado, the son of Ronald G Smith and Peggy J (Barton) Smith. He passed away at Vista Grande Nursing Home in Cortez, CO on March 8, 2023, with his family at his...
Vera Iris Coyote
Mar 8, 2023
A graveside service for Towaoc resident Vera Iris Coyote will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 15, 2023 at Towaoc Cemetery. A visitation will be held on Tuesday, March 14, 2023 between 5-7 p.m. at Ertel Memorial Chapel in Cortez, CO.
Vera was born January 18, 1938 in Towaoc, CO the daughter of Oyama Coyote and Iris Salt....
Leann Ruth Pendergast
Mar 7, 2023
Leann Ruth Pendergast was born April 27, 1963 in Craig, CO to Vernon and Donna (Peterson) Stiegelmeyer. She passed peacefully on March 7, 2023 surrounded by her loved ones. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
Leann and her family moved around between Minnesota and Colorado as she grew up. She met the love of her...
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