James Andrew Fisher
Jun 9, 2025
James Andrew Fisher was born November 28, 1939 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin the son of Elmer Andrew and Linnie Lee (Burk) Fisher. He passed away on Monday, June 9, 2025 at his home in Dove Creek, Colorado at the age of 85.
Jim met the love of his life, Pearl, and together they built a life rich in love, adventure, and unwavering...
Barbara Ann Swenson
Jun 9, 2025
Barbara Ann (Helstad) Swenson passed away peacefully, leaving behind cherished memories and a legacy of love that will forever remain in the hearts of those who knew her.
Born on June 3, 1949, in Winona, Minnesota, Barbara was the beloved daughter of Norman and Pearl (Mark Norton) Helstad. Her early years were spent moving between Minneapolis, Minnesota and Blair, Wisconsin, where...
LaToya Amy Root
Jun 1, 2025
LaToya Amy Root was born May 21, 1988 in Shiprock, New Mexico to Fernanda Root and Windy Mills, Sr. She passed away June 1, 2025 in Towaoc, Colorado.
A wake will take place at 1135 Green Cedar Lane in Towaoc, Colorado on Wednesday, June 4, 2025 commencing at 6:00 p.m.
Graveside services and interment will take place Thursday, June 5, 2025 at...
Dendell James Whiteman
May 30, 2025
Dendell James Whiteman was born March 26, 1988 in Shiprock, NM the son of Dennis Whiteman, Sr. and Beverly House. He passed away at home on May 30, 2025.
Surviving Dendell is his mother Beverly House of Towaoc, CO, father Dennis Whiteman Sr of Hammond, OK and siblings Rodelle Mills (Mandi) Ft. Duchesne, UT, Rochell Mills (Tony) Towaoc, CO, Dennis Whiteman,...
Roberto Antonio Martinez
May 30, 2025
Roberto Antonio Martinez born on May 30, 1977, in Cortez, Colorado, and passed away on his 48th birthday, May 30, 2025. He lived most of his life in Dolores, Colorado, where he found peace and purpose.
Roberto had a deep love for music and enjoyed expressing his creativity through drawing. He also loved being outdoors, especially watching eagles, a favorite peaceful...
Roger Dwayne Nelson
May 26, 2025
A Celebration of Life for Cortez resident Roger Dwayne Nelson will be held at 3:00 PM on Saturday, June 7, 2025 at Dolores Town Park.
Roger was born on December 7, 1959 in Rangely, Colorado to Eldon and Lenora Nelson (Barrick). He passed away on Monday, May 26, 2025 at home surrounded by loved ones at the age of 65.
Lifelong resident...
Dominic Ray Petrose
May 26, 2025
Dominic Ray “Dom” Petrose, 54, passed away on May 26, 2025, in Cortez, Colorado. Born on September 10, 1970, in Alamogordo, New Mexico air force base. Throughout Dominic’s life, he held a deep love for his friends and family, a devotion to his faith, and a passion for his many crafts.
A man who loved to work with his hands, Dominic...
John Ernest Patton
May 10, 2025
John Ernest Patton was born May 30, 1932, in Turon, Kansas, a tiny farming settlement. He was the first son of Ernest E. Patton and R. Lenore Yowell Patton. The family soon made a move to Los Angeles, California seeking better opportunities in those years of depression, and then war. Johnny began his education there in California and stepped happily...
Ralph E. Crites
May 9, 2025
Cortez resident Ralph Eugene Crites passed away on Friday, May 9, 2025 at the age of 84.
Celebration of life for Ralph will be held at 11:00 on Friday, May 16, 2025, at Mesa Trails Church in Mancos, Colorado. There will be a dinner afterwards.
Ralph Crites was born June 21, 1940 to Carl and Adelia Crites in Cortez, Colorado. He was...
Joyce E. Curlew
May 8, 2025
Joyce E. Curlew, a loving mother, gramma, sister and friend, passed away on May 8, 2025 in Naples, Florida at the age of 68. Joyce was born to Bill and Norma Wark on June 11, 1956 in Cortez, Colorado.
Joyce's friends and family encompassed all aspects of her life, and each was equally special to her. From phone calls and texts,...
Sandra Leota Clark
May 3, 2025
Life-long Cortez resident, Sandra Leota Clark passed away peacefully on the evening of May 3, 2025, at the BeeHive Homes. Sandy was born on July 12, 1942, in Utah to Herbert and Willma (Rowe) Flaugh.
Sandy grew up in Cortez, with her younger twin brothers, Don and Von. Sandy graduated from Montezuma-Cortez High School and went on to attend Fort Lewis...
Douglas Dee Mowrer
Apr 30, 2025
The celebration of life for Cortez resident, Douglas Dee Mowrer, will be held at 11 am on Thursday, May 8, 2025, at Ertel Memorial Chapel. Doug Dee Mowrer, born on March 13th, 1942, in Ramah, New Mexico. Doug passed peacefully on April 30th, 2025. He was the youngest of four brothers and one sister to Clarence and Lucille Mowrer. Doug...
Kenneth Wayne Barker
Apr 29, 2025
Ken was born on March 20, 1947, in Liberal Kansas, the second son, to Claude Bizmark Barker and Leota Pearl Barker. After a 5-year battle with lung cancer, he passed away on April 29, 2025, in Dolores, Colorado surrounded by his family.
Ken joined the USS Navy in 1965 and served until 1970. He served as a Storekeeper “A” on the...
Erma Lovetta Acree
Apr 28, 2025
Erma Lovetta Acree, formerly of Cahone, Colorado, passed away Monday, April 28, 2025 with loved ones by her side. She was born August 12, 1934 in Drumright, Oklahoma, to Jack (David) and Ora (Della) Pruitt.
A visitation will be held Thursday evening, May 1, 2025 from 5:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. at Ertel Memorial Chapel.
A funeral service will be held Friday...
Dana Roxanne Baxstrom
Apr 25, 2025
Dana Roxanne (Duncan) Baxstrom passed away Friday, April 25, 2025, at her Dolores residence surrounded by her loving family. She leaves behind her Husband of 57 years, Howard “Gene” Baxstrom, Daughter Eshi Hicks, (Nate Hicks) and son Ty Baxstrom, three grandchildren, Forest Hicks, Falcon Hicks, and Dannika Baxstrom, brother Ted Duncan (Marge Duncan) and sister Sandy Simmer, sister Mary Hinton...
Elva Marie Norte
Apr 22, 2025
Elva Marie Norte was born November 12, 1943 in Clifton, Arizona, to Manuel and Petra (Perez) Loya. She passed away at home with her husband by her side on April 22, 2025. A rosary will be prayed on her behalf Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 9:30 a.m. at St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church with a Memorial Mass to follow at...
Gary Lee Milligin
Apr 21, 2025
Gary Lee Milligin, “Papa Gary”, “Daddo”, passed away in Cortez, Colorado, on April 21st, 2025. A service will be held for him on May 10th at 4:00 p.m. at the First Baptist Church of Cortez, 100 N Market St, Cortez, CO 81321. The family requests that those who wish to express sympathy consider donating to the Charcot-Marie-Tooth Association (CMTA) in...
John William Hargrove Jr.
Apr 21, 2025
Johnny Hargrove went to the Trading Post in the Sky on April 21st, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born in Rico, Colorado on July 12, 1935, to John William Hargrove Sr & Minnie Boyd Hargrove.
His childhood years were mostly in Rico, where he loved to explore the mines and mountains. He was later joined in life by...
Thomas Earl Taylor
Apr 17, 2025
Thomas Earl Taylor, Sr. (73) passed away peacefully with family and friends by his side on Thursday April 17th, 2025.
Thomas, better known as Tom or Big T, was born in Phoenix, AZ on August 18th of 1951. The son of Jack Taylor and Mildred Williams, Jack would later remarry to Ethel Taylor, who helped raise the family. His childhood was...
Troy Eugene Herrmann
Apr 14, 2025
Troy Eugene Herrmann, born in Agra, Oklahoma, on November 12, 1935, peacefully passed into the arms of his Lord after 89 faithful, loving, and laugh-filled years.
Troy packed a lot of life into his time here—starting with a year at Arkansas University, two years in the Army, and 65 years of being completely and utterly devoted to the love of his...
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