LeGrande Westover
Oct 20, 2026
Taps was played for a true American, LeGrande Westover, who went to be with our Lord in Heaven on the 20th of October 2026.
LeGrande was born on the 13th of March 1937 in Phoenix, Arizona and was brought back to his new home in Joseph City, Arizona by his adopted parents Earl B. Westover and Margaret Webb Westover. He grew...
Jacob Tony Sumner
Oct 19, 2026
Jacob Tony Sumner, was reunited with his mother on the evening of October 19, 2026. He was born on August 25, 1999 to Christol Lynn Seals and Shane Sumner.
Jacob was an avid outdoor adventurer. He enjoyed the spontaneous hike with his dogs. Camping and wandering through the beauty the mountains behold. He was always available to go fishing, one of...
Donna June Steerman
Oct 16, 2026
Graveside services for Cortez resident Donna June Steerman will be held at Cortez Cemetery at 1:00 p.m. on November 2, 2026. Services will be officiated by Pastor Bruce Burkett of Lighthouse Baptist Church, that Donna attended for many years.
Donna was born October 24, 1950 in Palisade, CO the daughter of Donald Arthur and Barbara June (Howard)Rants. Donna passed away on...
David Edward Astor
Oct 15, 2026
David Edward Astor died at the age of 51 in the morning of October 15, 2026 in Albuquerque, New Mexico of unknown causes. He is survived by his children Cody Astor, Alora Astor, and Reign Astor. Also, his mother, Donna English, brother Ace Astor, and sister Feather Astor and all his relatives and friends. He is preceded in death by...
Johnney Wayne Burris
Oct 14, 2026
In Loving Memory of
Johnney W. Burris
December 21, 1957 – October 14, 2026
Johnney W. Burris, 68, passed away on October 14, 2026, in Durango, Colorado, and entered into the loving arms of the Lord.
Johnney was born on December 21, 1957, in Midland, Texas, to Johnney and Cretia Burris.
He leaves behind cherished family members who will forever hold his memory close to...
Ruben Joe Maestas
Oct 14, 2026
Ruben Maestas, Sr. 89 of Mancos, Colo. passed away at his home on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, surrounded by loved ones. Ruben grew up in the San Luis Valley of Colorado. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1953-1957 before marrying the love of his life, Frances in 1958. Ruben is survived by his wife of 68 years, seven children,...
Mabel Colleen Smith
Oct 12, 2026
Colleen Smith of Dolores, Colorado went to glory peacefully on October 12, 2026, just shy of her 93rd birthday on November 23. Colleen was very dedicated to her loved ones including her son Mike (Barb) and grandchildren, Dakota, Sydney, and Chandler Kay Smith, and her siblings Alton Jackson (Lisa) and Eudell Votroubek. Colleen grew up in Pyote, Texas where she...
Daniel Glenn Valverde
Oct 11, 2026
With hearts full of sorrow and enduring gratitude, we announce the passing of Daniel Glenn Valverde, 80, of Dolores, CO. Measuring his life by the moments spent with family, friends, his beloved animals, and his numerous hobbies, Dan will always be remembered as a person with a compassionate heart, an enthusiasm for adventure, a love of dogs (and his beloved...
George Phil Mellott
Oct 8, 2026
Graveside services for Cortez resident Phil Mellott will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 24. 2026 at the Dove Creek Cemetery.
George Phil Mellott was born April 5, 1958 in Denver, Colorado, the son of Ruby Jean and George (Baker) Mellott. He passed away peacefully Thursday, October 8, 2026 at Southwest Memorial Hospital, at the age of 68.
Phil liked...
Ronnie Lue Ives
Oct 2, 2026
Graveside services only, will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, October 9, 2026, at the Fairview Cemetery in Yellow Jacket, Colorado.
Ronnie Lue Ives was born February 28, 1950, in Cortez, Colorado to Carmen Ives (Hughes) and Harold Ives. Ronnie passed away peacefully at home with his wife Brenda and granddaughter Aidyn, at 12:02 a.m. on Friday October 2nd, 2026....
Patsy Simmons McClain
Sep 30, 2026
Patsy Simmons McClain was born on June 29, 1938, in High Gate, Missouri. She passed away on September 30, 2026, at the age of 88 at Vista Grande Inn in Cortez, Colorado. Pat and her husband Bill moved to Colorado in the early 1960's and then to Cortez in 1967. Pat was a homemaker until her children were mostly grown...
Jessie Nadene Hamilton
Sep 22, 2026
Jessie Nadene Hamilton was born at home on June 4th,1936 to Horace Levi Baker and Leona Harmony Baker. She passed away at home on September 22, 2026 with her family by her side.
Nadene grew up in Montezuma County attending elementary school at Arbor and Blue Door, riding her horse to school with her brothers and sister. She went to high...
Lolita Ann Aulston
Sep 19, 2026
Lolita Ann (Burgard) Aulston was born in Cheyenne Wells, CO on April 30th, 1929. She lived on a farm all her life, and when younger she attended school in a one room school house for 8 grades, then onto high school. In May, 1944 she and a pen pal exchanged trips from Salina, KS to Cheyenne Wells, CO. On her...
Lolita Ann (Persilver) Finley
Sep 14, 2026
Lolita Ann Persilver Finley, born November 28, 1943, in Loreauville, Louisiana, passed away surrounded by the love of a large family and many friends whose lives she touched throughout the years.
Lolita shared 63 years of marriage with her beloved husband, Jim Finley. Together, they built a life centered around family and her faith in Jesus and will continue long after...
Janet Marie Green
Sep 12, 2026
Please join the Green family as we celebrate the life of our beloved mother Janet Green. Services will be held on Friday, September 25th, 2026 at 1:00 at Ertel Memorial Chapel.
Janet was born December 22, 1945 in Durango Colorado. She was the daughter of Norman and MaryAnn Hough. She passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, at her residence on September...
Lura Jane Sanders
Sep 12, 2026
Lura Jane Sanders – known and loved by everyone as Jane, Mom, Grandma, or Dah – went home to be with the Lord on September 12, 2026, at the age of 82 in Cortez, Colorado. Jane was born on August 18, 1944, in Galveston, Texas to Almond and Evelyn Clement, the start of a life that would touch more people...
Mary Manette Englehart
Sep 9, 2026
Celebration of life services for Mary M. Englehart will be held on Wednesday September 23, 2026 from 11:00am till 2:00pm at the Longhorn and Lace Venue located at 1759 1580 Rd. in Delta CO. A small graveside Columbarium Service will be held on Friday September 25, 2026 at 1:30pm at the First Methodist Church in Cortez for friends of the...
Michael Jon Nordstrum
Sep 3, 2026
Michael Nordstrum, age 36, of Rico, Colorado, passed away on September 3, 2026, in a tragic motorcycle accident on his way home from work.
Mike now rests in peace with his beloved father, Mark. He is survived by his adoring mother, Joanne, and his loving brother, Erik (girlfriend Kerry). Further survived by his uncles and aunts Kevin and Carine Schultz; Rick...
Lucinda "Cindy" Maki
Aug 30, 2026
On May 22, 1949, Lucinda Ann Wyatt was welcomed into the world by two people who loved her dearly: her parents, Tom and Bonnie Wyatt. Within four years, the family had grown to include sisters Judy and Nancy, and the three girls grew up in a loving household. The sisters found joy in re-enacting TV westerns, raising 4-H rabbits and...
Arlene Diane Hurst
Aug 30, 2026
Arlene D. (nee Shaben) Hurst passed away peacefully. She lived a life marked by kindness,
resilience, and an unwavering devotion to those she loved.
Arlene is survived by her beloved husband, Wayne Hurst; her children, Kenneth Moore,
Darse (Danny) Whatley and Brad (Asha) Moore; her many cherished grandchildren and her
siblings.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Gordon and Cleo (nee Caster) Shaben.
Arlene...