Robert Schuster
Feb 14, 2024
Robert (Bob) Schuster went home to be with his Lord on February 14, 2024 at the age of 81.Bob was born on May 6, 1942 to John and Ora Mae Schuster in Berkley, California.
He met his lovely wife Diana in high school, they were married for 61 years. They had 5 children: Chuck, Aaron, Dan, Jennelle and Lori. Between...
Dorian Norman Champ
Feb 14, 2024
DORIAN NORMAN CHAMP
Dorian Norman Champ was born December 8, 1988, in Shiprock, New Mexico, to Dallas Mills and Joseph Hatch. He then became the beloved adopted son of Thomas Edward and Heidi Jacobs Champ. He passed away on Wednesday, February 14, 2024 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Grand Junction, Colorado at the age of 35, surrounded by many angels.
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Terry Marsden
Feb 13, 2024
TERRY MARSDEN
Terry was born November 8, 1933, in Youngstown, Ohio and passed away on February 13, 2024 at the age of 90 in Cortez, Colo. Terry spent most of her teens and twenties living and working in Chicago. She loved Rush Street, the near North side and her music was jazz.
When Terry’s father became seriously ill, she returned...
Robert Louis Sanders
Feb 8, 2024
ROBERT LOUIS SANDERS
The Celebration of Life service will be held for Robert Louis Sanders at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 23, 2024 at the Lewis-Arriola Community Center. Pastor Ian Hyde will be officiating the service and Military Honors will be provided by the American Legion, Post #75. Appetizers and drinks will be available after the service.
Bob was born...
Richard Todd Whiteskunk
Feb 8, 2024
Richard Todd Whiteskunk, 35, of Towaoc, Colo. passed away on Thursday, February 8, 2024, at his home in Towaoc. He was born January 23, 1989, in Clinton, Okla. the son of Richard Ridgebear and Sandra Kay Whiteskunk.
Surviving Richard are his mother, Sandra Whiteskunk of Towaoc; grandmother, Irene Whiteskunk of Towaoc; sisters, Valerie Ridgebear of Towaoc, and Pamela Ridgebear...
Tommy Lee Thomas
Feb 7, 2024
TOMMY LEE THOMAS
Tommy Lee Thomas was born October 10, 1953 in Cortez the son of James Henry and Mabel Elizabeth (Sheek) Thomas. He passed away on Wednesday, February 7, 2024 at his Mancos home at the age of 70.
Surviving Tommy are his wife, Sharlott Thomas of Mancos; his children, Tanya Rippeth (Eric) of Minturn, Colo., Nicole Evans-Craig (Josh)...
Sandra Kay Heird
Feb 5, 2024
SANDRA KAY HEIRD
Sandra Kay Heird was born January 18, 1939 in Alamosa, CO, the daughter of Edwin Wayne and Eva Belle (Nixon) Campbell. She passed away on Monday, February 5, 2024 at her residence at the age of 85. Sandra was married to Leonard William “Bill” Johnson in Aztec, NM.
Surviving Sandra are her children, Gerry William Johnson...
Cecelia Marie Kuykendall
Jan 30, 2024
CECELIA MARIE KUYKENDALL
Memorial Mass for Cecelia Marie Kuykendall will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 10, 2024 at St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church. Rosary service will begin at 9:30 a.m. at the church. Please join the family for a reception following the service in the Parish Hall.
Cece was born March 13, 1964 in Gallup, N.M. the...
Jeanette Ann (Turner) Johns
Jan 27, 2024
JEANETTE ANN (TURNER) JOHNS
The family of Jeanette Ann (Turner) Johns is saddened to announce that she has departed earth and has gone on to be with her creator and maker. She passed away on January 27,2024 peacefully.
Jeanette was proceeded in death by her father’s James E Turner and Stepfather Glen Dennison, her mother Annie Christine Schaack Turner Dennison. Her...
Clifford Harrison Neely
Jan 26, 2024
Clifford H. Neely Jr (Billy) was born to Clifford Harrison Neely and Edith (Chenowith) Neely on January 30th, 1928 in Cortez Colorado. He passed away on January 26th, 2024 at Madison House in Cortez Colorado at the age of 95.
He was a lifelong resident of Cahone, Colorado where he farmed the land and helped his parents homestead in the...
Ramona Lara Silas-Gomez
Jan 25, 2024
RAMONA LARA SILAS-GOMEZ
Funeral services for Ramona Lara Silas-Gomez will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, February 7, 2024 at Ertel Memorial Chapel. Interment will follow at Cortez Cemetery. A reception will follow at the Cortez Elks Lodge.
Ramona was born September 5, 1974 in Shiprock, N.M. and she passed away on Thursday, January 25, 2024 at the age...
Mary Ellen McCauley
Jan 24, 2024
MARY ELLEN McCAULEY
Mary Ellen McCauley was born to John Hinton and Ellen (Olsen) Hinton on June 14, 1940. She passed away on January 24, 2024.
She was a lifelong resident of Cortez and spent her early childhood running and playing outdoors in Rico and in Cortez. She graduated from Montezuma Cortez High School in 1958.
She worked for many years preparing meals...
David "Grumpy" Oveson
Jan 23, 2024
DAVID “GRUMPY” OVESON
A Celebration of Life for David Oveson will be held at 11 a.m., on Saturday, February 3, 2024, at Ertel Memorial Chapel. Military Honors will be provided by Ute Mountain American Legion Post #75.
David “Grumpy” Oveson was born to Nevan “Jack” and Janet Oveson on January 19, 1948, in Durango, Colorado. He passed away on...
Warren Hugheston Grubb
Jan 21, 2024
On April 20, 1951, Dr. Paul Hugheston Grubb and wife Mildred Ilean Grubb announced the birth of a beautiful baby boy, he was born at 9:42 p.m., 7 lbs., 5 ½ oz., and 20½ inches long. They named him Warren Hugheston Grubb.
On Sunday, January 21, 2024, at Mercy Hospital in Durango, Colorado, at the age of 72, after...
Carol Lura Imel
Jan 20, 2024
CAROL LURA IMEL
Funeral services for longtime Cortez resident, Carol Lura Imel, will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday, January 29, 2024 at Ertel Memorial Chapel. Pastor Marvin Graves will officiate. Interment will follow at Lewis Cemetery.
Visitation has been set for Sunday, January 28, 2024 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Ertel Memorial Chapel.
Carol was born...
Frank K. Ketchum
Jan 20, 2024
FRANK K. KETCHUM
Funeral services for Frank K. Ketchum will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, January 25, 2024, at Towaoc Presbyterian Church. Interment will follow at Towaoc Cemetery.
A Wake will be held at his residence, 625 Littlebear Creek, Towaoc, beginning at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, January 24, 2024
Frank was born July 16, 1955, in Monticello, Utah...
Connie Christine Watkins
Jan 16, 2024
CONNIE CHRISTINE WATKINS
Funeral services for Connie Christine Watkins,62 of Lewis, Colo., will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, January 24, 2024, at Arriola Bible Church. Pastor Travis Randolph will officiate. Interment will follow at Dove Creek Cemetery.
Connie was born October 15,1961, in Durango, Colo. to Kenneth Earl Bradshaw and Dorothy Kate Black. She passed away at her home...
Sam Wing Jr.
Jan 15, 2024
Funeral services for Sam Wing Jr. will be held at 10 A.M. on Tuesday, January 23, 2024 at Ertel Memorial Chapel. Interment will follow at Towaoc Cemetery.
Sam Wing Jr. was born July 12, 1960 in Cortez, CO. He passed away on Saturday, January 15, 2024 at his home in Towaoc, COLO. at the age of 63.
Sam is...
Chandler "Chan" Chaffin
Jan 13, 2024
CHANDLER “CHAN” CHAFFIN
Funeral services longtime area resident, Chandler “Chan” Chaffin will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, January 19, 2024, at the Lewis Arriola Community Center, 21176 Road S, Cortez. Interment will follow at Fairview Cemetery in Yellow Jacket, Colo.
Chandler Chaffin went home to be with the Lord on January 13, 2024, at the age of...
Edward "Eddie" Heal
Jan 10, 2024
EDWARD “EDDIE” HEAL
Edward “Eddie” Heal was born April 21, 1941 in Pasadena, CA. He passed away on January 10, 2024 in Cortez, CO at the age of 82.
Eddie was born and raised in Southern California where he in turn raised his family. On April 16, 1965 he married the love of his life, Patricia “Patty” Reed. They went...
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