Joyce Helena Baker
Jun 9, 2020
Cortez resident Joyce Helena Baker was born December 29, 1926 in Mancos, CO the daughter of Frank Taylor and Minnie Kathryn (Kelly) Hammond. She passed away on Tuesday, June 9, 2020 at Vista Grande in Cortez, CO at the age of 93. Joyce loved her walks. She could walk all over the town. She loved to go for car rides....
James Dwight Burney
Jun 9, 2020
James Dwight Burney was born February 24, 1948 in Dorena, MS the son of Charlie and Martha Evelyn (Hall) Burney. He passed away on Tuesday, June 9, 2020at his residence in Cortez, CO at the age of 72. Surviving James are his daughter, Rhonda Shaner of Cortez, CO; his son, James Burney of Cortez, CO; his siblings, Charlie Dale Burney...
Alecia Lee Gustamantes
Jun 9, 2020
A Celebration of Life and Rosary, open to the public, will be held for Alecia Lee Gustamantes at 7 p.m. Friday, June 19, 2020 at Ertel Memorial Chapel. A Funeral Mass will be held privately by the family on Saturday morning, June 20, 2020. Father Lorenzo Uribe will officiate. The public is invited to the interment at 11:30 a.m. on...
Callum Erin Hays
Jun 4, 2020
A Celebration of Life will be held for Mancos resident Callum Erin Hays from noon – 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 13, 2020 at Ertel Memorial Chapel. Callum was born May 21, 2003 in Farmington, NM the son of Shan Carragan and Nicole Louise (Cates) Hays. He passed away on Thursday, June 4, 2020 at his residence at the age...
Calvina Marie Mills
Jun 2, 2020
A visitation for Calvina Marie Mills will be held from 9 a.m. to noon on Thursday, June 11, 2020 at Ertel Memorial Chapel. The family will have a private graveside service for Calvina. Calvina was born August 13, 1989 in Cortez, CO the daughter of Janet Ann Redfoot and Calvin Mills. She passed away on Tuesday, June 2, 2020 at...
Kenneth George 'Ken' Braun Sr.
Jun 2, 2020
Come by Ertel Memorial Chapel between 10 a.m. and noon on Monday, June 8, 2020 for a Celebration of Life for Cortez resident Kenneth George Braun Sr. Inurnment will follow at 2 p.m. at Cortez Cemetery. Military Honors will be presented by the Veterans of Montezuma County. Ken was born October 12, 1951 in Dickinson, ND the son of George...
Leni Sue Whetten
Jun 1, 2020
Leni Sue Whetten was born July 12, 1949 in Downey, CA the daughter of James Nixon and Billimae (Miller) Loggins. She passed away on Monday, June 1, 2020 at her residence in Durango, CO at the age of 70. Surviving Leni are her spouse, Elbert Thomas ‘Al’ Whetten of Durango, CO; and her brother, James Nixon Loggins Jr. of San...
Berna Dean Beasley
May 31, 2020
Berna Dean Beasley left us peacefully May 31, 2020, joining her family: parents James Albert Johnson and Dot Florence Cook, sisters, Maxine, Delphine, and her brother, Junior (J.P.) just as she did when she was born on November 11, 1930. Her childhood was spent in Cahone, less a few years when Berna Dean was about 4 and the family moved...
Landis Kay Porter
May 30, 2020
Funeral services for Cortez resident Landis Kay Porter will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 6, 2020 at the Church of Christ in Cortez, CO. Shelby Smith and Stephen Porter will officiate. Interment will follow at Battle Rock Cemetery. Visitation will take place from 5 – 7 p.m. Friday, June 5, 2020 at Ertel Memorial Chapel. Landis was...
Eulalia Ardeth Skinner
May 27, 2020
Eulalia Ardeth Skinner (known to many friends as simply “Skinner”) was born in Sterling, CO, on November 28, 1930, to parents Ronald and Gertrude (Hoaglund) Skinner. She passed away on Wednesday, May 27, 2020 at Vista Mesa Assisted Living in Cortez, CO at the age of 89. The family moved to Grand Junction, CO, and Eulalia grew up and attended...
John Jeffrey Ross
May 26, 2020
John Ross, beloved husband, dad, grandpa, and friend, died suddenly and unexpectedly from a heart attack at home on May 26, 2020. He was an honest, loyal, and generous man who would do anything for anyone and often did just that. He lived life to the fullest and left this world a better place. John was born in Columbus, Ohio,...
Orlan Darce 'Bud' Wilson
May 23, 2020
A memorial service and inurnment will be held for Cortez resident Orlan Darce ‘Bud’ Wilson at 10 a.m. Friday June 19, 2020 at Cortez Cemetery. Military Honors will be performed by the Veterans of Montezuma County. Bud was born January 18, 1925 in Park City, UT the son of Williamson Darce and Wilda Elayne (Pierson) Wilson. He passed away on...
Ray Paul Laner
May 22, 2020
A private family service will be held for Towaoc resident Ray Paul Laner due to the current health situation and the mandatory restrictions on public gatherings associated with it. Ray Paul Laner was born February 17, 1967 in Cortez, Colo. the son of Raymus Paul Laner and Sarah (Scott) Laner. He passed away on Friday, May 22, 2020 in Grand...
Norman Edward Hensley
May 21, 2020
Services will be held at a later date for Dove Creek resident Norman Edward Hensley. Norman was born March 12, 1937 in Cortez, CO the son of Edward and Fern (Branson) Hensley. He passed away on May 21, 2020 at the Four Corners Health Care Center in Durango, CO at the age of 83. Surviving Norman are his spouse, Mary...
Patricia Ann Helmbolt
May 18, 2020
Patricia “Pat” Ann Helmbolt was born on September 8, 1938 in Norfolk, NE. She was the oldest child of Irene (Stelling) and Donald Drager. Pat was raised in Lincoln, NE where she attended Lincoln High School and eventually met her husband. Pat married Wilbert “Arlen” Thompson and to this union six children were born: Darlene, Ward, Denise, Diana, Rex and...
Claire Hyde Jeppson
May 18, 2020
Claire Hyde Jeppson, our dear mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend went to be with her husband and family in Heaven on May 18, 2020 at the age of 89. Claire was born October 9, 1930 in Monticello, Utah to Carlos Leo and Julia Allred Hyde. She was the second of six girls. She grew up in Monticello...
Gale William Greenlee
May 11, 2020
Gale W. Greenlee, a life-long resident, died on Monday, May 11, 2020 on his ranch south of Cortez. Gale was born November 15, 1941 in a log cabin on that ranch. His parents were George and Lois Greenlee, his grandparents were Frank and Molly Greenlee, Cortez residents since 1915, and W.L. and Mary Butler, Dolores residents since 1918. Gale graduated...
Andrew Arnold 'Andy' Hill
May 8, 2020
Private services will be held at a later date for Cortez resident Andrew Arnold ‘Andy’ Hill. Andy was born February 28, 1963 in Glenwood Springs, CO the son of Donald F. and Linda Jo (Marks) Hill. He passed away on Friday, May 8, 2020 at Southwest Memorial Hospital in Cortez, CO at the age of 57. Surviving Andy are his...
Dallas Lee Draper
May 7, 2020
Dallas Lee Draper was born May 22, 1987 in Shiprock, NM the son of Eddie Al Draper and Charmaine Tsosie. He passed away on Thursday, May 7, 2020 at his residence at the age of 32. Surviving Dallas are his mother, Charmaine Tsosie of Cortez, CO; his father, Eddie Draper of Gallup, N.M.; his siblings, Darren Draper of Cortez, CO,...
Jeffery Thomas Gnas
May 6, 2020
Jeffery Thomas Gnas was born on June 6, 1977 in Durango, CO the son of Gary and Sue Zan Gnas. Jeff passed away May 6, 2020 of natural causes. Jeff accepted Jesus as his Lord and Savior as a child at San Juan Bible Camp and was baptized at Arriola Bible Church. We know Jeff is at peace with Jesus...
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