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...
Richard S. Sobincinski
Nov 10, 2023
Richard S. Sobocinski, Cortez, Colorado resident since 2005. Born in Detroit, Michigan, on September 20, 1947, an only child, to Stanley and Mary Sobocinski.
A graduate of Macomb Community College in Warren, Michigan, he worked as a hydraulics specialist, eventually retiring in Cortez.
He passed on November 10, 2023, at SW Memorial Hospital, Cortez, Colorado, from complications resulting from a long term...
Lorna Gean Butler
Nov 10, 2023
LORNA GEAN BUTLER
Funeral services for Lorna Gean Butler will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 16, 2023 at the Cortez 7th Day Adventist Church. Interment will follow at Summit Ridge Cemetery.
Lorna was born July 31, 1930 in Cortez the daughter of William and Willie Mattie (Meadows) Baer. She passed away on Friday,...
Luanne Kay Parker
Nov 8, 2023
Luanne Kay Parker
Kay Parker, 72, passed away with her family by her side on November 8, 2023.
A celebration of life for Kay will be held on Friday, November 17, 2023 at Ertel Funeral Home at 11:00 a.m. Appetizers and drinks will be available during the celebration. We look forward to hearing stories and memories.
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Raymond Malcum Barnes
Nov 8, 2023
Raymond Malcum Barnes
March 21st, 1932- November 8th, 2023
Raymond Malcum Barnes was born March 21st 1932 in Crossroads, NM to Jo and Jane Barnes. He was one of 3 children. Raymond graduated from Tatum High School in 1950 and shortly after joined the Navy. After 4 years of service he was discharged, and met his wife, Tootsie. They were...
Tami Lynn Lobato
Nov 7, 2023
TAMI LYNN LOBATO
A celebration of life for Cortez, Colo. resident Tami Lynn Lobato will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Monday, November 20, 2023 at the Lewis Arriola Community Center.
Tami was born December 22, 1979 in Raton, N.M. the daughter of Frank James Marquez and Betty Rose Archuleta (Betty Rose Gonzales). She passed away on Tuesday,...
David Lee Huhn
Nov 6, 2023
DAVID LEE “DAVE” HUHN
Celebration of life services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 18, 2023 at the Cortez Elks Lodge, a reception will follow. Memorial contributions can be made to Dolores State Bank in David Huhn's name.
Dave was born December 31, 1960 in Glendale, Calif. the son of Virginia Lee (Pool)...
Margaret Houston DuBois
Nov 3, 2023
Margaret Houston DuBois, a former Cortez resident, died November 3, 2023, at her home in Mesa, Arizona, at age 85, in the company of a close friend. She was born in West Virginia to Frances Ebeling DuBois Ward and Merlin Archibald DuBois.
Margaret lived a vivid, active life until her last day, as an adventurous world traveler, including in...
JoAnn Olivia Green
Oct 31, 2023
JOANN OLIVIA GREEN
JoAnn Olivia Green, 82, passed away peacefully at her daughter and son-in-law’s home on October 31, 2023, after battling cancer for a second time. She leaves us with some empty hearts, yet knowing she’ll be reunited with our missed loved ones; her parents, Lawarence and Opal Kleppe; her brother, Michael; daughter, Kris Schurr; and her beloved husband,...
Voyd Thurl "VT" Boyd
Oct 31, 2023
VOYD THURL “VT” BOYD
On October 31, 2023, Voyd Thurl (VT) Boyd passed away peacefully in his home in Cortez, CO at the age of 94. VT Boyd was born on March 23, 1929, in Mauldin Arkansas to Crawford Boyd and Vesta (Meeks) Boyd.
VT spent his childhood in rural Arkansas. In the year 1948 on the 29th of May,...
Alvin Dale Sattley
Oct 31, 2023
ALVIN DALE SATTLEY
Graveside services for longtime area resident, Alvin Dale Sattley will be held at 10:00 a.m., on Tuesday, November 7, 2023, at Summit Ridge Cemetery.
Alvin was the son of James Edmond and Ruby (Phleps) Sattley. He was born September 17, 1925, in Los Angeles, Calif. As an infant, the family moved to Oregon where he...
Benjamin Lee Pavisook
Oct 29, 2023
BENJAMIN LEE PAVISOOK
Funeral services for Towaoc resident, Benjamin Lee Pavisook, will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, November 3, 2023 at Ertel Memorial Chapel. Interment will follow at Cortez Cemetery.
Benjamin was born June 27, 1957 in Cortez, CO, the son of Susan Pavisook and Curtis Lehi. He passed away on Sunday, October 29, 2023 in Towaoc,...
Neal Brian Lapray
Oct 28, 2023
Neal Lapray was born October 19, 1958, in Twin Falls Idaho the son of Roy Lapray and Janice Clark. He passed away on Saturday, October 28, 2023, in Aurora Colorado at the age of 65 after a short battle with cancer.
Neal was an outdoors man, he loved being outside hunting, camping and gardening. He was a hardworking man who...
