Thyra "Diane" Dawson Hurt
Jan 4, 2024
THYRA DIANE HURT
Thyra (Diane) Dawson Hurt was born on this day 84 years ago ,May 28, 1940 in Cortez Colorado to John Sherman Dawson and Inez Ingeborg Vinger Dawson. She left this life on January 4, 2024 in Cortez.
She spent her early years in McElmo Canyon, Dove Creek, Nucla and then settled in Cortez.
Diane was a beloved mother, grandmother, great...
Michael Peter Enriquez
Jan 4, 2024
MICHAEL PETER ENRIQUEZ
Michael Peter Enriquez was born in Inglewood, California on January 17, 1974, the son of Marsha Margaret (Hicks) Enriquez and Fred Enriquez. Mike passed away at his Rico, Colorado home on Thursday, January 4, 2024, at the age of 49. Mike leaves behind his delightful daughter, Loxley Elliott Enriquez. Loxley loved her Daddy, and Mike delighted...
Bruce Lee Dyer
Jan 2, 2024
Bruce Lee Dyer
October 31, 1951 – January 2, 2024
“death is certain – only the hour is unknown”
Bruce Lee Dyer passed away unexpectedly in Cortez on Tuesday, Jan 2, 2024 at the age of 72 of a heart attack. Surviving Bruce are his wife, Donna Dyer...
Blanca E. Alvarez
Jan 1, 2024
BLANCA ALVAREZ
Funeral services for Cortez resident, Blanca Alvarez, will be held on Tuesday, January 9, 2024 at St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church. Father Soosai will officiate. Interment will follow at Cortez Cemetery. Visitation has been set for Monday evening, January 8, 2024 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Ertel Memorial Chapel.
Blanca was born April 27,...
Donna Mae Sparks
Dec 30, 2023
DONNA MAE SPARKS
Donna Mae Sparks, 82, was promoted to Glory and gracefully rode off into the sunrise on December 30, 2023. Born on March 21, 1941, in Espanola, New Mexico, she was the eldest daughter of Robert and Norma Englehart. Donna was a force to be reckoned with - a fierce friend, wife, and mother who would...
Mildred "Millie" McDonald
Dec 29, 2023
MILDRED “MILLIE” McDONALD
Mildred “Millie” McDonald, a longtime resident of Cortez, Colorado passed away on December 29, 2023 at the age of 95. She was born February 1, 1928 in Dallas/Fall City, Oregon. Prior to her retirement she worked as a school bus driver in Cortez. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.
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Marcianne Wing
Dec 27, 2023
MARCIANNE WING
Funeral services for Marcianne Wing will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 3, 2024 at Ertel Memorial Chapel. Interment will follow at Towaoc Cemetery. Visitation has been scheduled for Tuesday afternoon from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
Marcianne was born November 11, 1969 in Cortez, Colo. the daughter of...
Janice Louise Chaffin
Dec 25, 2023
JANICE LOUISE CHAFFIN
Janice Louise Chaffin was born in McPhee, Colorado on November 12, 1942 to Link and Louise Aulston of Yellow Jacket. She passed away peacefully on the morning of December 25, 2023 at Vista Grande Nursing Home in Cortez. She is survived by her husband, Chan Chaffin; her two children, Scott Oliver, Shelly-Gwenyth Oliver and her...
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...
