Marino Bylilly
Jul 13, 2026
Celebration of life for Cortez resident, Marino Bylilly.
Services will be held July 20th at 10:00am at the LDS Church Building on County Road M.
Food and drink available after burial service.
Marino Bylilly was born on November 19, 1970.
He passed away on Monday, July 13th, 2026 in his home, at the age of 55.
He enjoyed many outdoor activities, such as fishing, biking,...
Brandi Lynn Martinez
Jul 13, 2026
Brandi Lynn Martinez, 40, of Cortez, Colorado was born July 30,1985, sadly passed away in Pueblo, Colorado, at UC Health Park View Hospital on July 13, 2026. A memorial service for Brandi will be held at Ertel Funeral Home in Cortez, Colorado on Thursday July 23rd at 2:00 p.m. The celebration of life will follow right after. Brandi is survived...
Rickey L. Papoff
Jul 7, 2026
Ricky L Papoff born August 19, 1947, in Bakersfield, California son to John and Betty Papoff, brother to Sandy and Cheryl; passed away in his home in Arriola, Colorado July 7th 2026 at the age of 78.
The family moved from Bakersfield to Blanding, Utah were he went to school until around the 5th grade. Rick then moved to Arriola to...
Daniel Ray Cressler
Jul 5, 2026
Daniel Ray Cressler, a beloved dad and grandpa passed away on July 5, 2026, after a short illness. He was 74.
Dan will be lovingly remembered by his children, Sherry Musselman Robinson (Greg), Shane Musselman (Melody), and Jill Cressler Kennedy (Rhett Noteman); his brother, Roy Dean Cressler; 17 grandchildren; and 25 great-grandchildren.
He was welcomed home by his wife of 50 years,...
Carolyn Diane Mathies
Jul 5, 2026
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Carolyn Diane (Billings) Mathies of Cortez, Colorado. Carolyn passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness, and unwavering devotion to her family, friends, and community.
Born on April 27, 1950 in Ft Collins, CO, Carolyn lived a life defined by compassion, generosity, and quiet strength. She made Cortez...
Joe Lee Mahaffey
Jul 5, 2026
A Celebration of Life for Joe Lee Mahaffey will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 18, 2026, at the Elks Lodge in Cortez, Colorado.
Joe Mahaffey passed away peacefully at his home on July 5, 2026, at the age of 89.
Joe was born on April 30, 1937, in Cortez, Colorado, to Charlie D. Mahaffey and Bertha (Bradfield) Mahaffey. He...
William Robert Morris
Jul 3, 2026
William Robert Morris was born on October 16,1958, in Columbus, Ohio. His parents were William Thomas Morris and Miriam Lemp Morris. He has two sisters, Christine and Anne. In 1986, Will married the love of his life, Jane Anderson. They celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary on June 21, 2026.
Will grew up in Columbus and graduated from Upper Arlington High School...
Norman Utley
Jul 2, 2026
Norman Dewain Utley, a lifelong resident of Southwest Colorado, devoted family man, and respected member of the Cortez community, passed away on July 2, 2026, at the age of 92, surrounded by his loving family.
Norman was born on March 12, 1934, in Weatherford, Oklahoma, to Burnice and Bertha Utley. During the Dust Bowl era, Norman’s family relocated to Southwest Colorado,...
Angelo Martinez
Jun 29, 2026
Angelo Martinez passed away peacefully at his home in Cortez, Colorado on June 29th, 2026. Angelo was born in Cortez on November 2, 1957, where his family has resided for three generations.
He is survived by his two sons, Angelo (Nicole) and Miguel Martinez, his mother Shirley Martinez, two brothers Frank and Louie, along with his sister Joy Bussard. Several cousins,...
Richard Filiberto Lobato
Jun 26, 2026
Richard Lobato was born May 18, 1934, in Mancos, CO, the son of Firmin Lobato and Sensionita (Espinoza) Lobato. He passed away on Friday, June 26, 2026, at the age of 92.
Richard was a loving father, house painter, and loved the casino life.
Surviving Richard are his children, Danny Lobato, Geno Lobato, Tim Lobato, Yvonne Nelson, Michael Lobato, Matthew Lobato, Wayne...
Christopher James Donnelly
Jun 25, 2026
Celebration of life for Cortez resident Christopher Donnelly will be held at 1:00 PM on July 31st, 2026 at Ertel Memorial Chapel.
Christopher was born August 24, 1971 in Julesburg, CO. The son of Patrick James Donnelly and Julie Mae Gonzales (Skinner). Christopher passed away on June 25, 2026 at Mercy Hospital in Durango, CO at the age of 54.
Christopher was...
Jameson Richard Marcum
Jun 23, 2026
Jameson (Jamie) Richard Marcum was born December 16, 1974 in Reading, Pennsylvania, to parents Donna (Miller) Roupp, and James Marcum (both passed). He passed away peacefully in his own home on Tuesday June 23, 2026 at the age of 51.
Jamie gave love and kindness to everyone he met. He loved and took pride in being a father, husband, and friend....
Justice Tre Lang
Jun 22, 2026
Funeral Services for Justice Tre' Lang will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at Ertel Memorial Chapel in Cortez, Colorado. Burial will be held in Towaoc, Colorado.
Justice Tre' Lang was born December 26, 1998. He was raised by Bridget Whitehorse and the late Jimmy Clah. His biological parents are Justin Lang and Cristal White-Lopez. He passed...
Norm
Jun 18, 2026
A celebration of life in honor of Norman (Norm) Leroy Harder will be held at his home in Cortez, Colorado, on August 16th, 2026. Please join us anytime throughout the day to share cherished memories, stories, and laughter.
Norman Leroy Harder was the eleventh child of twelve born to Floyd and Ruth of Cumberland, Wisconsin. Norm’s beloved brother, Bryan Harder, currently...
Sally Ann Mounier
Jun 18, 2026
A Funeral Mass for Cortez resident Sally Ann Mounier will be held at 10:00am (9:30am Rosary) on Thursday, June 25, 2026 at Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque in Cortez.
Sally was born July 11, 1938 in Buffalo, NY to Michael and Josephine Stefanik. She passed away on Thursday, June 18, 2026 at Valley Rehabilitation Center in Mancos, CO at the age of...
Karan Irene Breshears
Jun 8, 2026
Karan Irene Breshears (Weiser), 82, passed peacefully into the presence of her Savior on June 8, 2026, at Mancos Valley Inn. She was born on June 23, 1943, in Iowa to Richard M. Weiser and Gretchen (Sandusky) Weiser.
Karan lived a life marked by kindness, compassion, and unwavering faith. She spent many years in the Durango area near the Tacoma power...
Thelma Jean Patton
Jun 7, 2026
Thelma Jean Patton, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, businesswoman, and friend, passed away peacefully on June 7, 2026, at the age of 93.
Thelma was born on October 28, 1932, in Tobe, Colorado, to Elmer David Donovan and Rose Ella (Zella) Millikan Donovan. She was the youngest of four children and spent her early years during the Dust Bowl era on...
William "Larry" Claycomb
Jun 4, 2026
William (Larry) Claycomb, 81, of Cortez, CO passed away on June 4, 2026.
Larry learned early about horses and cows from his Dad who returned to Colorado after WW II, with his wife and 18 month old Larry, to manage cows on summer range. Growing up, Larry attended several one-room school houses as his Dad continued to cowboy throughout rural Colorado....
Ernestine Katharina Brown
Jun 3, 2026
Ernestine K. Brown, affectionately known as “Erne K.” to her close friends, passed away peacefully on June 3, 2026, in Cortez, Colorado, at the age of 96. Born in Munich, Germany, to Josef and Katharina Wagner, Ernestine immigrated to the United States in 1959. She was deeply proud to become an American citizen and made her home in Cortez, Colorado,...
Garth Howard Greenlee
May 31, 2026
Garth Howard Greenlee was born on December 20, 1938 in Cortez, Colorado to Howard E. and Gailen L. (Longenbaugh) Greenlee.
Garth’s early years were spent helping his dad on the Greenlee Ranch south of Cortez and on the upper Dolores river near the Stoner area. Garth always had a passion for ranch life and loved helping his dad fix fences, work...
