Obituaries

Wilma Dolores Ward

Wilma Dolores Ward

Aug 16, 2022

WILMA DOLORES WARD Wilma Dolores Ward was born June 5, 1933 in Creede, CO the daughter of William Humphrey and Emma Helen (Smith) Swinehart. She passed away on Tuesday, August 16, 2022 at her Cortez residence at the age of 89. Surviving Wilma are her children, Troy Jon Hersch (Lisa) of Waukomis, OK and Trenton Jay Hersch of Stavanger, Norway;...

Katherina "Kayde"  Amalia Klemencic-Smith

Katherina "Kayde" Amalia Klemencic-Smith

Aug 14, 2022

A funeral mass for longtime Cortez resident Katherina “Kayde” Amalia Klemencic-Smith will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, August 26, at Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church in Dolores, CO. Father Soosai will officiate. There will be a memorial rosary at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, August 25 at Saint Margaret Mary Catholic Church in Cortez. Kayde was born October...

Meagan Shari Coppinger

Meagan Shari Coppinger

Aug 14, 2022

Meagan Shari Coppinger was born on September 4th 1986 in Virginia Beach, Virginia to Michael Coppinger and Kimberly Show. She is survived by her parents and her three brothers; William and his wife Emily Coppinger, Tylor and his wife Brianna Show, and Nicholas Coppinger. Also surviving are her grandparents Earl “Skip” Bennick and Amanda Hector, Gary and Mary Ellen Coppinger,...

Casey Rucker

Casey Rucker

Aug 9, 2022

A Celebration of Life for former Cortez resident Casey Rucker will be held at 11:30 am Friday, September 16, 2022, at Rock Springs Church in Cortez, CO. Casey was born March 22, 1992 in Cortez, CO, the son of Vern and Lindy (Meade) Rucker, facing lifelong challenges due to his special needs. He passed away on Tuesday, August 9, 2022...

Dorthy Mozelle Jackson

Dorthy Mozelle Jackson

Aug 9, 2022

Graveside services will be held for Dolores resident Dorthy Mozelle Jackson at 2 p.m. Saturday, August 27, 2022 at Greenmount Cemetery in Durango, CO. Pastor James Vaughn will officiate. Mozelle was born December 20, 1927 in Afton, TX the daughter of John Matt and Rachael Arminda (Attaway) Thomas. She passed away on Tuesday, August 9, 2022 at her residence at...

James "Jim"  Edward Kastl

James "Jim" Edward Kastl

Aug 7, 2022

Jim was 81 years old. He was born June 24, 1941 and passed on August 7, 2022. Jim resided in Cortez, Colorado. Jim was born and raised in Pawhuska, Oklahoma. Jim is preceded in death by his father, Harold “T-Bone” Kastl and his mother, Willa Mae Spybuck Tallchief and his step-father, Harry “Patch” Tallchief. Jim is survived by his brother,...

Shirlie Anne Schlotfelt

Shirlie Anne Schlotfelt

Aug 5, 2022

A memorial service will be held for Cortez resident Shirlie Anne Schlotfelt at 10 a.m. Saturday, September 10, 2022 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Cortez, CO. Pastor Luke Scheele will officiate. Shirlie was born September 25, 1932 in Caroll County, IL the daughter of Henry Herman and Anna Christina (Koch) Schroeder. She passed away on Friday, August 5, 2022 at...

Kay Stella Hays

Kay Stella Hays

Jul 31, 2022

Kay Stella Hays was born February 25, 1944 in Quanah, TX the daughter of Charles Daniel and Eva Rena (Cross) Shipman. She passed away on Sunday, July 31, 2022 at the Valley Inn in Mancos, CO at the age of 78. Kay loved her dogs and was always know to be ‘ornery.’ Surviving Kay are her niece, Evalena Mae Russell...

Jimmie Lee 'Jim' Skinner

Jimmie Lee 'Jim' Skinner

Jul 31, 2022

Graveside services for Cortez resident Jimmie Lee ‘Jim’ Skinner will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, August 5, 2022 at Arriola Cemetery. Jim was born September 6, 1935 in Peru, KS the son of Louis and Lucille Skinner. He passed away on Sunday, July 31, 2022 at his residence at the age of 86. Jim was an avid lover of...

Kent Alan Anderson

Kent Alan Anderson

Jul 31, 2022

Dr. Kent Alan Anderson, 69, transitioned from this life on July 31, 2022, at his home in Dolores. He passed while surrounded by those who loved him most, his wife Maxine, his sister Nancy, and his children, Jordan and Laura. Kent was born to Dr. Harold Edward Anderson and Mary Vivian (Spomer) Anderson on December 6, 1952 in Battle Creek,...

Rudy Eugene Maestas

Rudy Eugene Maestas

Jul 30, 2022

Memorial Mass for Cortez resident Rudolpho Eugene ‘Rudy’ Maestas will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, August 9, 2022 at St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church in Cortez, CO. Inurnment will follow at Cortez Cemetery. A Rosary will be held at 6 p.m. Monday, August 8, 2022 at St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church. Rudy was born at home in McPhee, CO...

Sidney Hammond Powell

Sidney Hammond Powell

Jul 22, 2022

Graveside services for Cortez resident Sidney Hammond Powell will be held at 10 a.m. Friday August 19, 2022 at Cortez Cemetery. Military Honors will be performed by the Veterans of Montezuma County. Sidney Hammond Powell was born to Captain T and Marylee Powell, both deceased. Sidney went home to be with his wife, Irma Powell, on July 22, 2022. Sidney...

Sorena Carol Beals-Wilson

Sorena Carol Beals-Wilson

Jul 19, 2022

Sorena Carol Uptain Beals-Wilson passed away at the age of 76 on July 19, 2022 at Mercy Regional Medical Center in Durango, CO. She was surrounded by her loving family and friends. She was a lifelong resident of Lewis, CO. Carol was born December 19, 1945 in Durango, CO to Clarence Rueben and Lula Belle (Maslen) Uptain. Her dad, Clarence,...

Ethel Marie Jacket

Ethel Marie Jacket

Jul 15, 2022

Graveside services for Towaoc resident Ethel Marie Jacket will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, July 21, 2022 at Cortez Cemetery. Ethel was born July 28, 1948 in Towaoc, CO the daughter of Bernice Jacket. She passed away on Friday, July 15, 2022 at Vista Grande in Cortez, CO at the age of 73. Surviving Ethel are her siblings, Berneta...

Glen Edward Humiston

Glen Edward Humiston

Jul 14, 2022

GLEN HUMISTON Funeral services for Mancos resident Glen Edward Humiston will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 23, 2022 at the Cortez Elks Lodge. Reverend Bud Rousset will officiate. Interment will follow at Cedar Grove Cemetery in Mancos, CO. Visitation will take place from 4:30-6:30 p.n. Friday, July 22, 2022 at Ertel Memorial Chapel. Glen was born April 4,...

Joyce Colleen Gentry

Joyce Colleen Gentry

Jul 14, 2022

Joyce Colleen Gentry was born August 26, 1939 in Twin Falls, ID the daughter of Bohus L. Stastny and Viviette (Ellsworth) Stastny. She passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on July 14, 2022 in Twin Falls, ID at the age of 82. As a child Joyce grew up in Murtaugh, ID on the Stastny farm with her siblings, Darla,...

Nelda F. Rawson

Nelda F. Rawson

Jul 12, 2022

Funeral services for Nelda Faye Rawson will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, July 22, 2022 at the Church of Christ in Cortez, CO. Interment will follow at Arriola Cemetery. Nelda, 93, passed away on Tuesday, July 12, 2022 at Forest Ridge Nursing Home in Woodland Park, CO. She was born to Nannie Dera and Ben Fincher in Huckabay, TX...

Oscar Cerda Gomez

Oscar Cerda Gomez

Jul 12, 2022

Visitation for Montrose resident Oscar Cerda Gomes will take place from 4–6 p.m. Monday, July 18, 2022 at Ertel Memorial Chapel. A rosary will follow at 6 p.m. Oscar was born October 9, 1979 in Guadalajara, Mexico the son of Maria Guadalupe Gomez Cruz and Antonio Cerda Flores. He passed away on Tuesday, July 12, 2022 at Southwest Memorial Hospital...

Michael Ray Worrell

Michael Ray Worrell

Jul 11, 2022

Michael Ray Worrell, passed away peacefully at the age of 50 surrounded by family on July 11, 2022, at Mercy Regional Medical Center due to a brief illness. Mike came into this world on a starry July night in 1971 to Jesse and Louanna Worrell soon to meet his big sisters, Cynthia and Sandra. Mike was only a year old...

Scott David Spindler

Scott David Spindler

Jul 11, 2022

Scott David Spindler (61) passed away at home after a nearly two year-long battle with cancer. Scott was born in Marquette, Michigan on January 31, 1961, to his parents David Arthur and Dorothea Ann (Kobach) Spindler. He lived most of his early life in the San Jose area, where he attended Lynbrook High School. Scott had a brilliant mind and...