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A Long-time resident of Dolores & Lewis, CO., Richard (Dick) Harold Wilson was born on October 5, 1939, in Sheridan, MI. He was the only child of Harold & Virginia Wilson, both deceased. Richard passed on October 26, 2024, in Cortez.
Richard attended school & graduated from Sheridan. He married his high school sweetheart Judith Ressiguie, on December 24, 1958. Their...
“Manuv” was born to Ramona Deer Cantsee on April 2, 1959, in Cortez, Colorado. He is survived by his children: Ricky Cantsee Jr. (Shalain Lucero), Theron Cantsee, and Lauana (Rinaldo) Morris. His grandchildren Andre and Alyssa Cantsee, AisWai Morris, TahjZier, Taysha, T’aliyah, and Tayge’n Morris. He is also survived by his brother Garrick Denetsosie, his uncle Jack Cantsee Sr., nieces,...
Alan Christopher Niswander was born in Iowa City, Iowa, to Alvin and Shirley Niswander. He grew up in Oxford, Iowa. After moving to Colorado, he continued his love of fishing and hunting. He enjoyed working as a coal miner in Somerset, Colorado, for many years.
Alan was preceded in death by his father, Alvin Niswander; and brother, Arnold Niswander. He is...
Richard Loftin took his final journey October 11, 2024 to join the many, that he has loved and lost. He was born June 4, 1933 in Berryville, Arkansas to parents John Henry and Anna Bell, both deceased. Richard was one of twelve children, all of whom have predeceased him. He was a quiet, gentle man who loved to dance, fish,...
Norma McComb
Norma McComb was born to Robert Neal & Dorthy (Swaner) Neal on May 28, 1944, at the home place in Arriola.
She attended Arriola School 1st through 8th grades, then graduated from Montezuma Cortez High School in 1962. After graduation she attended 1 year at the University of New Mexico before moving to Denver and obtaining her Cosmetology License....
Beloved Rebecca (“Becky”) Lynn Butt passed away Tuesday Afternoon on October 1, 2024 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Known for her extraordinary compassion and love for those around her; Rebecca is someone to be remembered.
Becky was born on November 30, 1956 to Harold and Emma Blakley (Bessire) in Anson, Texas. She attended highschool in Cortez, Colorado where she met the...
James "Tony" Anthony Johnson was born July 7th, 1960 in Louisville, KY the son of James and Emma Lee (Strate) Johnson. He passed away on Thursday, September 26th, 2024 at his home in Cortez, CO at the age of 64.
Tony was a Master Carpenter. He specialized in building custom homes in Datil, NM. He loved the outdoors, especially exploring the...
Graveside services for Kathie Raye Burkhart will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 3, 2024 at Summit Ridge Cemetery. Pastor Marvin Graves will officiate.
Kathie Burkhart passed away Sunday, September 22, 2024 and she was born December 20, 1942 in Forest Grove, Ore. Kathie was preceded in death by her parents, brothers, sisters, two great-grandsons, her son, Ronald Victor...
Michael Allen Sheldon was born January 19th 1964 in Joplin Missouri. The son of Lilly Maxine Sheldon and Jay M Sheldon II. He passed away on Friday September 20th, 2024, at his residence at the age of sixty.
Mike was a collector of many things. He loved helping people and telling anyone the stories of his adventures. Mike grew up in...
Corrina Jean May
Graveside services for Towaoc resident Corrina J. May, will be held at 10:00 am on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, at Towaoc Cemetery. A wake will be held at her residence, Tuesday, September 23, from 5:00 pm until sunrise at 1138 Green Cedar Lane.
Corrina was born January 8, 1974, in Monticello, Utah. She was the daughter of Euna...
The show is over.
The scripts, lines all delivered, along with the stories, all told, have been put in files. The props put in storage. The puppets have been packed away. Don Kirk has taken a last bow and left the building.
Don passed away from us very early on the morning of September 18,2024, leaving behind his daughter Kimberly, his...
Funeral services for Quentina Imogene Blueeyes will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, September 23, 2024 at Ertel Memorial Chapel. Interment will follow at Cortez Cemetery.
Quentina was born October 29, 1999 in Shiprock, N.M. the daughter of Trula Kay Phillips and Quentin Blueeyes. She passed away on Sunday, September 15, 2024 at the age of 24.
Surviving Quentina are her...
Graveside services for Velma Regina Hollen will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, September 20, 2024 at Fairview Cemetery.
Velma was born May 30, 1928 in Alberta, Canada the daughter of Robert Robin and Marie (Houghland) Hollen. She passed away on Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at her Pleasant View residence at the age of 96.
Velma is survived by her children,...
Virginia L. Reeves was born July 20, 1940, in Chandler, Arizona the daughter of Robert H. and Bertha M. Vest. She passed away in her home surrounded by her immediate family in Cortez, CO. on September 3, 2024.
Virginia was a strong and independent woman who enjoyed a life of work and travel. She began her career in Mesa, AZ. working...
Memorial Mass for Ruby Gonzales will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 5, 2024 at Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church in Dolores. Inurnment will follow at Summit Ridge Cemetery. Rosary service will be held Thursday morning at 9:30 a.m. at the church.
Ruby was born August 27, 1931 in Dolores the daughter of Alexander Joseph and Pasqualita (Roybal)...
Celebration of life for William Oren “Bill” Bedker will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, August 30, 2024 at the Cortez Elks Lodge.
William Oren “Bill” Bedker was born September 13, 1941 in Garden City, Kan. the son of Francis William “Frank” and Vivian C. (Long) Bedker. He passed away on Friday, August 23, 2024 at his Cortez residence surrounded...
A Celebration of life for Towoac resident Lena J Nez will be held at 10 AM on Tuesday, August 27, 2024 at the Presbyterian Church located in Towaoc, CO. A wake will be held on Monday, August 26 from 6 pm until sun up.
Lena was born July 6, 1967 in Cortez, CO. She was the daughter of Gary Nez and...
A memorial service for Sandra Lynne Lamb of Cortez, CO will be held at 11:00am on Thursday, August 29, 2024 at the Ertel Memorial Chapel on 42 North Market Street, in Cortez, CO. Services are to be officiated by Mr. Marvin Graves. Sandra Lynne Wilson was born on August 12, 1943 in Flagstaff, AZ. The daughter of Roy E...
Victor Nathan Sundquist passed away August 21, 2024 in Cortez, CO at 104 years of age. He was proceeded in death by his Father, Victor “Jumbo” Anders Sundquist and Mother, Barbara, Wife, Bertha Sundquist, Son, Vic Sundquist, Daughter, Laurel Lee Haverkate, Ken Long, Jenny Sundquist, Aspen Ashby and JD Minor. He is survived by his Daughter, Anita Long and Grandkids,...
Esther Ilene Milligan Beam Reed was born on June 27, 1927 at her family home in the Beulah Community. Daughter of Cecil and Ella (Parker) Milligan. She passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at the Valley nursing home in Mancos, CO. Esther was 97 years old.
Esther was a lifelong resident of Colorado. Living in Durango, Cortez, and the last...
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