Cheri Gay Johnson
Apr 7, 2024
CHERI GAY JOHNSON
Cheri Gay Johnson was born September 7, 1955 in Cortez, Colorado. She is the daughter of Ronald Brue and Cheryl Ann (Greenlee) Hover. She passed away on Sunday, April 7, 2024, at her residence at the age of 68.
Surviving Cheri are her mother, Cheryl McCutcheon of Cortez; her son, Chris Kermode of Cortez; her brothers, Richard...
Frederick John Smokoski
Apr 6, 2024
Frederick John Smokoski
Frederick John Smokoski was born January 19, 1935, in Auburn, New York, the son of John and Helen Smokoski. He died April 6, 2024, at the age of 89, at Southwest Memorial Hospital in Cortez, Colorado.
Fred was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Joan, of Walla Walla, Washington. They enjoyed 42 years together, following their marriage...
Genaro Aurelio Cordova
Apr 6, 2024
Genaro Aurelio Cordova
Services for Genaro (Jerry) Cordova will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday April 13th at St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church in Cortez.
Genaro (Jerry) Aurelio Cordova, born August 2,1930 to Elias Cordova and Cruz Valdez, peacefully passed away on April 6, 2024 at the age of 93 surrounded by loved ones. He was born in La Puente,...
Julie Ann Whiteley
Mar 27, 2024
Julie Ann Whiteley
Celebration of Life for Cortez resident, Julie Ann Whiteley, will be held on Sunday, May 5, 2024, 400 North Mildred Ave Cortez at 1 pm until 4.
Julie Ann Whiteley was born November 3 1961, and adopted by Charles and Thelma Wiechert in Miles City, Montana. She passed away at Southwest Memorial Hospital in Cortez, Colorado on March...
Gloria Louise Bertoglio
Mar 27, 2024
GLORIA LOUISE BERTOGLIO
Funeral Services for longtime Cortez resident, Gloria Louise Bertoglio, will be held on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, M Road Chapel at 10:00 A.M. The Interment will be held at Cortez Cemetery.
Visitation will be held at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints on April...
Robert Edward "Rob" Bement
Mar 23, 2024
ROBERT EDWARD “ROB” BEMENT
Robert Edward “Rob” Bement was born October 12, 1946, the son of Robert Earl and Thelma Francis (Johnson) Bement. He passed away at his Mancos home on Saturday, March 23, 2024, at the age of 77.
armida Huerta
Mar 20, 2024
armida Huerta
armida Huerta was born August 23, 1966, the daughter of Andres and Rosina (Marin) Huerta in San Francisco, California. She passed away at her Mancos home on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at the age of 57.
armida is survived by her parents, Andres and Rosina Huerta of San Francisco, California; life partner, Tami Graham of Mancos, Colorado; and...
Rubio Joe Martinez
Mar 18, 2024
RUBIO JOE MARTINEZ
A Memorial Mass for Rubio Joe Martinez will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 3, 2024 at St. Margaret Mary Alacoque Catholic Church. Inurnment will follow at Cortez Cemetery.
Rubio was born February 6, 1926 in Dulce, NM the son of Paul and Fannie Martinez. He passed away on Monday, March 18, 2024 at his residence...
David Edward Goff
Mar 16, 2024
DAVID EDWARD GOFF
David was born March 16, 1950, and passed away on his 74th birthday, March 16, 2024.
David is survived by his sons: Eddy Goff (Kim), Donald Goff, and Steven Goff (Brandy), all of Mancos; grandchildren: Kayla Cornett (Preston), Taylor Jones (Wyatt), David Goff (Shaelee), Hunter Goff, Evan Goff, and Brooke Goff; his great grandchildren: Nolan Cornett, Haiden Cornett, Barlow...
Walter Weldon Wood
Mar 14, 2024
WALTER WELDON WOOD
Walter Weldon Wood, 81, passed from this life on March 14, 2024, at his home in Dolores, CO surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on July 9, 1942, in Seagraves, TX to Walter E. Wood and Gladys (Bolding) Wood. He was the youngest of four children and the only boy.
He met the love of his...
Stewart Warren Hatch
Mar 14, 2024
STEWART WARREN HATCH
Funeral services for Stewart Warren Hatch will be held on Thursday, March 21 at 10:00 am at Ertel Memorial Chapel. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, March 20 from 5:00-7:00 pm at Ertel Memorial Chapel.
Stewart was born September 19, 1978 in Monticello, Utah, the son of Mike Hatch and Yvonne House. Stewart passed away on March...
Joe Sagney Hulligan Sr.
Mar 12, 2024
JOE SAGNEY HULLIGAN SR.
Funeral service for Towaoc resident, Joe Sagney Hulligan Sr. will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, March 16, 2024 at the Towaoc Presbyterian Church. Internment will follow at Towaoc Cemetery.
Joe was born on May 1, 1942 in Kayenta, Ariz., the son of John Hulligan and Mary Denetsosie. He passed away...
DeVena Kay Branson
Mar 9, 2024
DEVENA KAY BRANSON
Celebration of life services for DeVena Kay Branson will be held on Saturday, March 30, 2024 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Ertel Memorial Chapel. Interment will follow at 3:00 p.m. at Arriola Cemetery.
DeVena was born October 6, 1956 in Cortez the daughter of Billy D. and Deanna (Gardner) Watson. She passed away on Saturday,...
Gerald Conrad Wolf
Mar 8, 2024
Gerald C. Wolf
Gerry “Pops” Wolf gave us one last goodbye on March 8, 2024, after a two-year battle with Alzheimer’s. Ever competitive, he defied the definition of the disease and was able to recognize friends and family up until the very end. His quick wit, sarcasm, and ability to tell a great joke were on full display as he...
Ui Kang "Joann" Rucker
Mar 7, 2024
UI KANG “JOANN” RUCKER
Funeral services for Ui Kang “Joann” Rucker will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at the Lighthouse Baptist Church with Pastor Bruce Burkett officiating. Interment will follow at Cortez Cemetery.
Joann was born Ui Kang Kim along with her twin sister, In Kang Kim, on July 20, 1941 in South Korea. She married Harold...
George Martin Griffith Sr.
Mar 7, 2024
GEORGE MARTIN GRIFFITH SR.
Funeral services for lifelong area resident, George Martin Griffith Sr., will be held at 10:00 am on Friday, March 15, 2024, at Ertel Memorial Chapel. Interment will follow at Dove Creek Cemetery.
George was born February 22, 1934, in Dove Creek, Colo., the son of Charlie Stephen and Myrtle Irene Griffith. He passed away on Thursday, March 7,...
Charles Leonard Rhodes
Mar 5, 2024
CHARLES L. RHODES
Charles Lenard Rhodes was born December 28,1939, in Hooper, Colorado, the son of Waldon "Don" and Atha (Davis) Rhodes. Charles lost his battle with cancer on Tuesday, March 5,202, at his residence in Dolores, Colorado at the age of 84.
Charles was an avid hunter, outdoorsman, and rancher. Charles met the love of his life, Alta Drinnen in Montrose...
Jerry Neil Jowell
Mar 4, 2024
JERRY NEIL JOWELL
Jerry Neil Jowell was born January 16, 1951, in Silt, Colo., the son of Arthur and Connie Lee (Scott) Jowell. He passed away at his Dolores home on March 4, 2024, at age 73.
Surviving Jerry are his wife, Verna A. Jowell; his children, Ray Ferrier (Gina Caravetta) of Arizona, and Eric Jowell of...
Frederick Marion DeWitt
Mar 2, 2024
FREDERICK “FRED” MARION DEWITT
Frederick Marion DeWitt was born December 23, 1937, in Los Angeles, California, the son of Oscar and Maxine Grace (Frazier) DeWitt. He passed away on Saturday, March 2, 2024, at his home in Mancos, Colorado at the age of 86.
Fred grew up and spent his young adult life in Southern California. At age 17, his father signed...
James (Jim) Johnston
Feb 26, 2024
3-2-1929 – 2-26-24
A celebration of life for longtime Cortez resident, Jim Johnston, will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, March 22, 2024, at First United Methodist Church of Cortez. Inurnment will be at Cory Cemetery in Orchard City, Colorado on March 23.
Jim, the son of Charles and Julia Johnston, was born March 2, 1929, in Delta Colorado....
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