Melvin Dean Hicks
Dec 25, 2023
MELVIN DEAN HICKS
Long time Cortez area resident and businessman, Melvin Dean Hicks, passed away peacefully at the age of 85, on December 25, 2023. Melvin was born in Hinton Okla. on Aug 25, 1938 to Cleo J. Hicks and Maude M. Alexander.
Melvin’s family moved to Dolores where he attended school before moving to Cortez High School, graduating in...
Earl Martinez
Dec 24, 2023
EARL MARTINEZ
Earl Martinez, 72, of Cortez, Colo. sadly left us on December 24, 2023 following an extended illness. He was the husband of Vickie Martinez. They shared 33 years of marriage together. Though a confirmed bachelor when they met, Earl assumed the role of stepfather, grandfather, mentor and friend to Vickie’s family, four children and later, nine grandchildren.
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David Wesley "Wes" Ayers
Dec 20, 2023
DAVID WESLEY "WES" AYERS
Funeral services for longtime area resident, David Wesley “Wes” Ayers will be held on Ertel Memorial Chapel on Wednesday, December 27 at 10 a.m. Interment will follow at Cahone Cemetery. A dinner will follow at the Dove Creek Community Center.
David Wesley Ayers was born on July 13, 1931 to Charles William and Mary Luetta Ayers...
Carroll Lynn Cranston
Dec 12, 2023
CARROLL LYNN CRANSTON
Carroll Lynn Cranston was born on November 29, 1943 in Wichita, KS. He was the son of Lloyd and Maxine Cranston. Carroll passed away in the early morning of December 12, 2023 at Southwest Memorial Hospital at the age of 80.
Carroll, or as his friends and family knew him, “Lynn”, passed away being married to his...
Isaac "Ike" Gilpin
Dec 12, 2023
ISAAC “IKE” GILPIN
A celebration reception honoring the life of Isaac Eugene “Ike” Gilpin will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 17, 2023 at the American Legion Hall. He will be properly laid to rest at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, December 18, 2023 at Cortez Cemetery. Visitation will take place from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. on Monday...
Gerald Lee Vincent
Dec 11, 2023
Gerald Lee Vincent of Cortez, CO passed away December 11, 2023. Born and raised in Chicago, IL he attended Illinois State University and received his master’s degree from the University of New Haven in Connecticut. Professionally, he led an advanced medical underwriting team for General RE Insurance Company, of Stamford, CT, a re-insurer for major life insurance companies. After...
Toni Marie Terhurne
Dec 9, 2023
TONI MARIE TERHURNE
Funeral services for Toni Marie Terhurne will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, December 15, 2023 at Ertel Memorial Chapel.
Toni was born November 23, 1946 in Breckenridge, Minn. the daughter of Anton and Audrey Sophia (Baumer) Plettl. She passed away on Saturday, December 9, 2023 at her Dolores residence at the age of 77.
Surviving...
Porfie J. Gallegos
Dec 6, 2023
Porfie J. Gallegos Jr was born April 12, 1935 in Pagosa Springs, CO the son of Porfirio and Elvira (Archibeque) Gallegos. He passed away on Wednesday, December 6, 2023 at his residence at the age of 88. Services are planned at a later date.
Surviving Porfie are his children, Elvera "Vera" Gonzalez, Debra Nee, Anthony Gallegos, Regina Gonzalez, and...
Isidore Joe Bran and Irma Irene Bran
Dec 4, 2023
Isidore Joe Bran and Irma Irene Bran
Inurnment services for Isidore Joe Bran and Irma Irene (Gerner) Bran will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 16, 2023 at Cortez Cemetery.
Isidore was born October 2, 1938 in Westminster, CA, the son of Isidore and Elenore (Perales) Bran. He passed away on Monday, December 4, 2023 at St. Mary’s Hospital...
Nathan Charles Benally
Dec 3, 2023
NATHAN CHARLES BENALLY
Funeral services for Nathan Charles Benally will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, December 12, 2023 at Ertel Memorial Chapel. Interment will follow at Cortez Cemetery.
Nathan was born April 29, 1985 in Durango, Colo. the son of Lee Hugh and Viola Johanna (Denetclaw) Benally. He passed away at his Salt Lake...
Michael Anthony Moran
Nov 29, 2023
MICHAEL ANTHONY MORAN
Michael Anthony Moran was born July 6, 1977 in Rochester, Penn. the son of James Thomas and Angelika (Schottenhamer) Moran. He passed away on Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at Southwest Memorial Hospital at the age of 46.
Surviving Mike are his father, Tommy Moran (Olivia) of Tamarak, Flo.; his daughters, Katalina Moran and...
Terrance Francis "Terry" Willey
Nov 26, 2023
TERRANCE FRANCIS “TERRY” WILLEY
Terrance Francis “Terry” Willey, 85 of Dove Creek, passed away on Sunday, November 26, 2023, at Southwest Memorial Hospital in Cortez. He was born at home in Maquon, Ill. on August 1, 1938, the son of Mary C. (O’Brien) and Donald W. Willey.
Terry met his future wife, Sherrill Lea Murphy, as a teenager, and from...
Eva Pauline Horne
Nov 22, 2023
Eva Pauline Horne
Eva Pauline Horne, 78, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family, on Wednesday November 22, 2023. She was the wife of Gary Horne, they just celebrated 50 years together.
Eva was born in Cortez, Colorado on December 28, 1944. She was the daughter of Willie and Filomena Gallegos. She attended and graduated from Cortez...
Virginia Mary Ortega
Nov 21, 2023
VIRGINIA MARY ORTEGA
Graveside services for Virginia Mary Ortega will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 28, 2023 at Dove Creek Cemetery.
Virginia was born August 23, 1933 in Telluride, Colo. the daughter of Delifido and Sulema (Gonzales) Garcia. She passed away on Tuesday, November 21, 2023 at Vista Grande Inn at the age of 90.
Surviving Virginia...
David M. and Sandra L. Henderson
Nov 20, 2023
DAVID M. AND SANDRA L. HENDERSON
On September 6th, 2024 at 10 am, the family of David M. and Sandra L. Henderson will be having a celebration of life/graveside service for both Dave and Sandy. It will be at the Cortez Cemetery, Block 11, Lot 2, Northwest Quarter, space 1. There will be signs at the cemetery to direct attendees to...
Kathryn Ann Evans
Nov 20, 2023
Our dear mother Kathryn Ann Evans of Cortez Colo., passed away peacefully in her home on Nov 20, at the age of 84, after a long struggle with heart disease.
She was born in Denver on May 25, 1939, to Philip and Maye Kail. She had a lifelong passion for animals which she was ultimately able to combine with her...
Jesse James Harrison
Nov 19, 2023
JESSE JAMES HARRISION
Jesse James Harrison was born on September 28, 1980 in Flagstaff, AZ the son of James Craig & Vicki Lee (Nielson) Harrison. Jesse passed away on Sunday, November 19th, 2023 at Southwest Memorial Hospital at the age of 43.
Jesse was a very talented musician. He met and married Duree Waggoner, in 2016...
James Edward McNair
Nov 18, 2023
James Edward McNair, 83, was born December 15, 1939 in Michigan USA. Jim passed on Saturday, November 18, 2023 at 8:40 p.m. at St. Mary’s in Grand Junction, Colorado. Jim served 10 years on the National Guard. Jim and Tootie married August of 1967 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Lived in Escondido, California. Moved to Telluride, Colorado in January 1974. Jim...
Elbert Donald Higginbotham
Nov 17, 2023
Elbert Donald Higginbotham was born February 16, 1952 in Phoenix, Arizona the son of Frank Donald and Mary Louise (Shepard) Higginbotham. He passed away on Friday, November 17, 2023 at The Vista Grande Inn at the age of 71.
James Paul McCall
Nov 11, 2023
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of James Paul McCall of Cortez, Colorado. Paul (also known as Frog to his siblings) was born April 30, 1938, to Jack and Betty (Southerland) McCall in the Rockhouse Community near Eureka Springs, Arkansas. Paul passed away quietly in his sleep in his home on November 11, 2023, at the...
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