Obituaries

May 3, 2020

John William “Doc” Baker died on May 3, 2020 in his home in Durango, CO at the age of 89. Born on February 14, 1931 in Harrisburg, IL, he grew up in Carpinteria, CA. A standout three sport athlete in football, basketball, and track; John was enshrined in the Carpinteria High School Athletic Hall of Fame. He attended college at...

May 2, 2020

Becky Lynn Keith was born September 18, 1959 at Travis Air Force Base in California, the daughter of Jim and Betty (Munfreda) Keith. She passed away on Saturday, May 2, 2020 at her residence in Cortez, CO at the age of 60. Surviving Becky are her parents; and her son, Joseph Layer of Bayfield, CO.

May 2, 2020

Reece Val Malles, 81, of Gordon, NE passed away Friday, May 1, 2020 at Centennial Park Care Facility in North Platte, NE. Leslie Ann Malles, 76, of Gordon, NE followed Reece over the great divide to their eternal resting place Saturday, May 2, 2020 at Centennial Park also. Reece was born July 12, 1939 to John Reece Malles Jr &...

May 1, 2020

Reece Val Malles, 81, of Gordon, NE passed away Friday, May 1, 2020 at Centennial Park Care Facility in North Platte, NE. Leslie Ann Malles, 76, of Gordon, NE followed Reece over the great divide to their eternal resting place Saturday, May 2, 2020 at Centennial Park also. Reece was born July 12, 1939 to John Reece Malles Jr &...

Apr 26, 2020

Apr 25, 2020

Private graveside services will be held for Towaoc resident Frayne Willis Whiteskunk. Due to the current health situation and the mandatory restrictions on gatherings associated with it, there will be no more than ten people allowed to attend. Frayne was born February 7, 1970 in Denver, CO the son of Frank Orville Whiteskunk Sr. and Louise Ann Hammond. He passed...

Apr 24, 2020

Gary Dwain Lively was born April 12, 1949 in Seaside, OR the son of Euell Dwain and Marie (Whitaker) Lively. He passed away on Friday, April 24, 2020 at his residence in Dolores, CO at the age of 71. Surviving Gary are his father, Euell Dwain Lively of Dolores, CO; his step-mother, Marylyn Lively of Dolores, CO; his spouse, Paula...

Apr 23, 2020

A Celebration of Life for Kelli Ranae Garland has been scheduled for Sunday, August 16, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. at Ertel Memorial Chapel. Following the service a light meal will be served outside at the Garland’s home, 23261 County Road S, for those who would like to come. Kelli was born on April 24, 1980 to William E. Garland, Jr....

Apr 22, 2020

Gwenlyn Irene Decker, born December 11, 1932 in Pueblo, CO, died on April 22, 2020 at the age of 87. She passed peacefully in her sleep at the home of her daughter in Layton, UT. Gwen was born the fourth child of Edwin Lakin and Dorotha Vay and spent her childhood between Pueblo, CO and Mancos, CO. By WWII, Gwen...

Apr 15, 2020

Robert L. Gaddis passed away on April 15, 2020 at his residence in Mancos, CO at the age of 88 after a long illness. He had been a resident of the Mancos-Cortez area for the past 27 years, and lived on the Double J Ranch with his wife, Margaret Johnson-Gaddis. For many years he was the Chair of the Republican...

Apr 14, 2020

William James Dietz (Bill) was born on June 8, 1928 in Ivanhoe, Minnesota. William peacefully passed at the age of 91 on April 14, 2020 with his loving family. He was a hardworking father, grandfather and great grandfather. He had a passion for gardening and grew the best vegetables. He would share whatever he grew with anyone he met, which...

Apr 12, 2020

Larry Gibbs Pickens was born October 1, 1939 in Mancos, CO the son of Charles Nolan and Grace Marie (Gibbs) Pickens. He passed away on Sunday, April 12, 2020 at his home in Cortez, CO at the age of 80. Surviving Larry are his spouse, Cookie Pickens of Cortez, CO; his children, Lucky Pickens (Tanya) of Cortez, CO, Terry Pickens...

Apr 12, 2020

Private graveside services will be held for Dove Creek resident JoAnn Anita Deremo at Dove Creek Cemetery. Due to the current health situation and the mandatory restrictions on public gatherings associated with it, only immediate family will be in attendance. JoAnn was born October 8, 1933 in Paoli, CO the daughter of Walter and Emma (Finkner) Biesemeier. She passed away...

Apr 10, 2020

FRED WAYNE GOODALL Fred Wayne Goodall was born June 25, 1940 in Lebanon, Colo. the son of Edward Willis and Lola May (Hampton) Goodall. He passed away on Friday, April 10, 2020 at his Lewis residence at the age of 79. Wayne is survived by his loving wife, Jean Goodall of Lewis; by his children, Danny Goodall of Aztec, N.M.,...

Apr 7, 2020

Steve French was the happiest guy you’ve ever met. He was born on October 18, 1956, to George and Doris French and his big sister Vicki. He has been bringing happiness to people ever since. He was a welder in his early days and enjoyed riding bucking broncos in rodeos and Harley Davidsons through the streets of Cortez and Kirtland....

Apr 7, 2020

Delsia Rachel (Lampkin) Brown was born on August 22, 1919 to James Andrew Lampkin and Freda Myrtle Thomas. She had one brother, John Dillinger Lampkin, who was four years younger. At the age of 100+ years Delsia was called home to be with her loving family that has gone before on Tuesday, April 7, 2020. Delsia was born in Lehigh,...

Apr 6, 2020

Stuart McLagan Porter was born January 7, 1938 to Charles Thomas Porter and Alma Sonora Lewis Porter, in Lewis, CO (the town being named after his maternal grandfather) into a family of three older siblings, Richard Porter, John Porter, and Ardeth Porter (Ptolemy). He passed away on Monday, April 6, 2020 at his residence in Yellow Jacket at the age...

Apr 6, 2020

Dorthy N. Wilson was born June 14, 1931 in Herd, OK the daughter of Charles W. and Emily (Gilkey) Barker. She passed away on Monday, April 6, 2020 at Four Corners Heath Care in Durango, CO at the age of 88. Dorthy was the youngest of eight children. She and her sisters loved to cook. She loved playing cards and...

Apr 6, 2020

George Raymond Buck Jr. was born on October 18, 1937 in Denver, CO the son of George Raymond Buck Sr. and Georgia Dudley Buck. He passed away due to natural causes on Monday, April 6, 2020 at his residence at the age of 82. George grew up in Denver, Colorado and attended Colorado State University where he was a member...

Apr 4, 2020

Eleanor Marie Bisson-Carter was born May 15, 1936 in Towaoc, CO the daughter of Simon Ray and Dolorita (Tapia) Jones. She passed away on Saturday, April 4, 2020 at Four Corners Health Care Center in Durango, CO at the age of 83. Eleanor is survived by her children, Scott Barr (Angel) of Cortez, CO, Deanna Barr of Spokane, WA, Cindy...