Stella Jane Hurt
May 27, 2024
STELLA JANE HURT
Stella Jane Hurt was born on May 2, 1934 in Mattoon, Illinois the daughter of Berry Vause and Lothia (Roome) Authenrieth. She passed away on May 27, 2024 at the Vista Grande Inn in Cortez, Colorado.
Surviving Stella is her husband J.D. Hurt and a large extended family.
Preceding Stella in death are her parents, Berry and Lothia...
James Charles McConnell
May 25, 2024
JAMES CHARLES McCONNELL
James was born December 2, 1959 in the San Fernando Valley, CA, the son of Jane Dugan. On Saturday May 25, 2024 at the age of 64, James passed away in his home surrounded by family in Dolores, CO.
James was an avid hunter and fisherman with a passion for golf, snow skiing, motocross, bare-footing, water skiing, bike riding,...
Quintina Denette Lee
May 25, 2024
QUINTINA DENETTE LEE
Celebration of life for Quintina D. Lee Rodriguez will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at Ertel Memorial Chapel. Interment will follow in Aneth, UT. Visitation has been scheduled for Monday evening from 5-7 p.m. at Ertel Chapel.
Quintina was born October 22, 1989 in Cortez, CO the daughter of Duane Lee and...
Jack Richard Willett
May 23, 2024
Funeral services for Jack Richard Willett 89 years old, will be held on Friday, June 7, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. at Ertel Funeral Home with interment following at Summit Ridge Cemetery. Jack Willett was born on April 18, 1935 in Gladwin, Michigan and passed away at his home in Dolores, Colorado on May 23, 2024. Jack was the son of Horace...
Thelma "Sally" Joe Cox
May 22, 2024
Thelma “Sally” Joe Cox
Services will be held on June 8th at 2:00 pm at the First United Methodist Church (515 N Park St., Cortez, CO 81321) refreshments to follow in Fellowship Hall. Thelma “Sally” Cox, at the age of 100, passed away in the early hours of May 22nd, at her residence in Madison House. Sally was born to...
Ada "Janey" Jane Silver
May 18, 2024
Ada Jane “Janey” Silver was born July 30, 1945, in Denver, Colorado to Joy Carter Jackson Silver and Harry Silver. She was the only child of this union. She was loved and cherished by her parents. Janey’s mother passed away when she was only 2 years old. Her father passed away when she was 15 years old. Janey became a...
Mary Jane Ashbaugh
May 18, 2024
Mary Jane (Moore) Ashbaugh was born in the Roaring Twenties in Rose, Oklahoma on the 11th of November in 1922. She entered the other side of eternity on the 18th of May, 2024 at the home of her daughter, where she resided the previous seven years.
As a young lady Mary had a brief marriage that blessed her with her daughter,...
Matthew Arthur Gallegos
May 16, 2024
MATTHEW ARTHUR GALLEGOS
A Memorial Service honoring the life of Matthew Arthur Gallegos will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at the Cortez Elks Lodge, in Cortez CO. Interment will follow at Cortez Cemetery with military honors being provided by the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #5231 and the Combat Veteran Motorcycle Association Chapter 3-8. Please...
Zachary Neal McKensley
May 7, 2024
Celebration Of Life services for Towaoc resident Zachary Neal McKensley will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, May 31, 2024 at Ertel Memorial Chapel. Appertizers and drinks will be available during celebration.
Zachary Neal McKensley was born on March 31, 1986 in Shiprock, New Mexico, the son of Neilson McKensley and Shelley Eyetoo. Zachary passed away on May 07, at...
Kathreen Marie Kidd
May 2, 2024
Kathreen Marie Kidd
A graveside service and celebration of life for Kathreen Marie Kidd will be held on Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 10:00am at Cortez Cemetery and Baptist Chapel.
Kathy was born on April 14, 1945 in Fowler, Colorado the daughter of William Arthur Patton and Lillie (Rackley) Patton. Spending most of her life in Cortez, she passed away on Thursday,...
Bob D. Slough
May 1, 2024
BOB D. SLOUGH
A celebration of the life of Bob D. Slough will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 20th at Ertel Memorial Chapel, Cortez, CO.
Bob was born November 21, 1937, in Dawson, TX, the son of Richard D. Slough and Thekla Ida Martha (Huse) Slough. He passed away at Four Corners Regional Care Center in Blanding, UT...
Nona McGuire
Apr 30, 2024
Nona McGuire
Nona McGuire was born January 10, 1927 in Kanab, Utah, the daughter of Ezra and Eliza Isabell (Averett) Boren. She passed away on Tuesday, April 30, 2024 in Dolores, CO. at her residence at the age of 97.
Nona enjoyed camping, fishing, baking, craft fairs, crocheting, sewing, puzzles and gardening; especially her flower beds. She met and married the...
Charles J. Bair
Apr 28, 2024
A graveside service for Chanute resident Charlie J. Bair will be held at 9:00am on Saturday, August 24, 2024, at Cortez Cemetery.
Charlie J. Bair, age 100, went home to be with his Lord on Sunday, April 28, 2024, at his home in Chanute, Kansas, surrounded by loved ones.
Charles Junior Bair was born on February 25, 1924, at Humboldt, Kansas. He...
Rose Lynn Austin
Apr 25, 2024
ROSE LYNN AUSTIN
Celebration of Life for Beclabito, New Mexico and Cortez, Colorado resident, Rose Lynn Austin will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 18, 2024 at Ertel Memorial Chapel. Appetizers and drinks will be available during the celebration. Pastor David Ramsey will officiate.
Rose, a member of the Navajo Nation was born March 17, 1941 at her home in...
Nellie Elsie Bradshaw
Apr 25, 2024
Funeral services for Nellie Elsie Bradshaw will be held on Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, M Road Chapel. Interment will follow at Lewis Cemetery. Nellie was born November 25, 1938 and she passed away on Thursday, April 25, 2024 at Vista Grande Inn Nursing Home at the age of...
Michael Ross Leech
Apr 24, 2024
MICHAEL LEECH
With deep sadness, we announce the passing of Michael “Mike” Leech on Wednesday, April 24, 2024. Born on May 21, 1949, in Toole, Utah, to Jay and Maxine Leech. Mike was the second son among seven siblings. Raised in the rugged landscapes of Fry Canyon, Lisbon Valley, and beyond. Mike's childhood was marked by tales of adventure and resilience.
In...
Gerri Sanchez Evans
Apr 24, 2024
GERRI SANCHEZ EVANS
Graveside services for Gerri Sanchez Evans will be held at 11:00 A.M on Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at Cortez Cemetery.
Margaret Geraldine Cash Sanchez Evans, 96, of Cortez, Colorado entered eternal rest with our Lord on April 24, 2024. She is survived by her son, Larry Sanchez and wife Sharon of Dolores, CO, her daughter Sherri Wright of Cortez,...
Abel Joseph Martinez
Apr 18, 2024
Abel J. Martinez was born April 24, 1945 in Durango, Colorado. He was raised by two loving parents, Ignacio Martinez Sr. and Querina Martinez. He passed away April 18, 2024. Abel worked for Morehart Chevrolet for 10 years. He then retired from Mercy Hospital after 33 years. Abel loved to fish, computers, electronics and good food. He loved to tell...
William "Willie" Floyd Daves
Apr 8, 2024
WILLIAM “WILLIE” DAVES
A Celebration of life for Cortez resident William Daves will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, April 13, 2024, at Arriola Bible Church.
William Floyd Daves was born on June 21, 1968 in Cortez, CO the son of Wayne and Susie Daves. He entered the presence of the Lord on Monday, April 8, 2024.
Willie was the oldest...
Marlene Joan Hazen
Apr 7, 2024
Memorial services for long-time Rico and Dolores area resident Marlene Joan Hazen (Fortik) will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 8, 2024 at Johnson Memorial Church, 105 N. 8th St., Dolores, CO. Marlene was born November 24, 1934 in Mason City, Nebraska to Emil and Evelyn Fortik (Tiff-Hall). She passed to be with our Lord in her home with...
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