Ruth Evelyn Smith
May 28, 2022
Ruth Evelyn Smith, born September 5, 1937 entered into the presence of her beloved Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Saturday, May 28, 2022. She was 84 years old. Ruth has resided in Mancos, CO since August, 2017. She was born in her home in Montrose/Uncompahgre, CO to Elmer and May Goldsworthy. Ruth moved to Grand Junction, CO in 1951...
James Lee Wheeler
May 28, 2022
JAMES LEE WHEELER James Lee Wheeler was born April 27, 1969 in Torrington, Conn. He passed away on May 28, 2022 at Mercy Regional Medical Center at the age of 53. James is survived by his wife, Melissa “M.J.” Wheeler; by his girls, Asunta, Makayla, Ross and Chelsea; by his sister, Clara Reynold; his mother, Beatrice Mazinke; his step-father, Rudi...
George Thomas Rosenbaugh
May 27, 2022
GEORGE THOMAS ROSENBAUGH George Thomas Rosenbaugh was born August 23, 2942 in Denver, Colo. the son of George Glenn and Virginia Agnes (Dissler) Rosenbaugh. He passed away on Thursday, May 27 at Southwest Memorial Hospital at the age of 79. Surviving Tom are his siblings, Ray Rosenbaugh of Littleton, Colo., Ron Rosenbaugh of Cortez, Jim Rosenbaugh of Cortez, Charles Rosenbaugh...
Travis Wesley Beeson
May 27, 2022
A candlelight vigil was held last Sunday to celebrate the life of Travis Wesley Beeson, 20, who was tragically taken too early from this world on Friday, May 27. Travis entered this life on September 19, 2001, in Tucson, AZ. His family soon moved to Midland, TX where he spent his early years before moving to Cortez his eighth-grade year....
Ronald Wayne Kraft
May 26, 2022
RONALD WAYNE KRAFT Ronald Wayne Kraft, known to most as “Uncle” passed away at his residence in Cortez, CO. on May 26th, 2022 at the age of 76 years old. Ron was born on March 10, 1946, the youngest of three boys to Carl Emery Kraft and Ina Mildred Hawkins in Denver, CO. Ron was a man of honor, compassion,...
Glenna Eileen Hodge
May 26, 2022
GLENNA EILEEN HODGE Memorial services for Glenna Eileen Hodge will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Sunday, June 5 at the Cortez Seventh-day Adventist Church. Pastor John Clark will officiate. Inurnment will follow at Arriola Cemetery with a dinner taking place afterwards at the church. Glenna was born May 5, 1948 in Cortez, Colo. the daughter of Wilbur Glen and...
Brenda Armstrong Lingo
May 24, 2022
Brenda Armstrong Lingo was born November 3, 1957 in Pueblo, CO the daughter of Harry Merle and Donna Jean (Collins) Armstrong. She passed away on Tuesday, May 24, 2022 at her home in Cahone, CO at the age of 64. Surviving Brenda are her loving spouse, Cody Ellis Lingo of Cahone, CO; her daughter, Ashley Renee Lingo of Dolores, CO;...
Walter Elwood Ertel
May 24, 2022
Walter E. Ertel was born November 6, 1926 in Cortez, the 5th child of Ida M. (Hamilton) and John Walter Ertel. He passed away at Hope West Hospice Care Center in Grand Junction, Colo. on Tuesday, May 24, 2022. On Walt’s 20th birthday he married Barbara Jo Gafford of Lewis, Colo. November 6, 2021 Walt celebrated his 95th birthday, and...
Connie Gurney
May 21, 2022
Connie Gurney born November 22, 1948 in Kermit, TX passed May 21, 2022 at her home surrounded by her family. Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, daughter, sister and aunt, Connie loved Jesus and served Him all of her life as a Sunday school teacher and pianist. She was a faithful, loving wife to Joe for 54 years. She was...
Terri Luann Meyer
May 20, 2022
Terri Luann Meyer Terri Luann Meyer, a lifelong resident of Cortez Colorado, passed away unexpectedly in her home on May 20, 2022 at the age of 65. Luann was born in Cortez on May 19, 1957. She graduated from Montezuma- Cortez High School in 1975 and went on to attend a semester at Fort Lewis College in Durango. Since then,...
Robert James 'Bob' Driver
May 20, 2022
Robert James Driver Born in Durango, CO April 19, 1949; Departed on May 20, 2022; and resided in Dove Creek and Cahone, CO. Robert (Bob) Driver died Friday, May 20, 2022, in Durango, CO. He was 73 years old. A Celebration of Life will be held for all Friends and Family June 25, 2022 at the Dove Creek Community Center...
Patricia Faye 'Patty' Brown
May 19, 2022
Patricia Faye ‘Patty’ Brown was born December 18, 1946 in Berryville, AR to Dollie and Reuben (Slim) Cox. She passed away peacefully in her home, with her husband by her side, in Nucla, CO on May 19, 2022. Patty was 75 years old The Cox family moved to Cortez, CO in 1955 when Patty was eight years old. Patty lived...
Bret Joseph 'Joe' Wilson
May 19, 2022
Our beloved Bret Joseph "Joe" Wilson, 48, went to his eternal reward on May 19, 2022, following a tragic accident at his home in Cortez, CO. Joe was born on June 26, 1973, after surprising his parents, Richard and Elizabeth Michel Wilson with an unplanned home birth. From then on, he was pretty unconventional in how he did things. He...
Mary Ella Gurule
May 18, 2022
Mary Ella Gurule was born October 1, 1943 in Cheyenne, WY the daughter of Benitio and Maria Estrella (Montoya) Sanchez. She passed away on Wednesday, May 18, 2022 at Junction Creek Health Center in Durango, CO at the age of 78. Surviving Mary are her loving spouse, Philip Gurule of Cortez, CO; her children, Brenda Marquez of Cortez, CO, Janet...
Eva Belle Hooten
May 15, 2022
Eva Belle Hooten was born August 27, 1940 in Cortez, CO the daughter of William Gottlieb and Emma (Wayman) Koppenhafer. She passed away on Sunday, May 15, 2022 at Larchwood Inns in Grand Junction, CO at the age of 81. Eva was raised in Cortez and graduated from the Montezuma County High School in 1958. Eva took ballet lessons as...
Charlesten Von Navanick
May 15, 2022
Funeral services for Towaoc resident Charlesten Von Navanick will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, May 20, 2022 at Ertel Memorial Chapel. Mr. Tyrone Navanick and Mr. Rutherford Mills Sr. will officiate. Interment will follow at Cortez Cemetery. A Wake will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday, May 19, 2022 at 1280 Highway 491, Towaoc, CO. Charleston was born June...
Josefina Guadalupe 'Lupe' Buchholz
May 13, 2022
Funeral services for Cortez resident Josefina Guadalupe ‘Lupe’ Buchholz will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 19, 2022 at Ertel Memorial Chapel. Father Paul Sretenovic will officiate. Interment will follow at Goodman Point Cemetery. Visitation will take place at 10 a.m. and a rosary at 10:30 a.m. before the service. Josefina Guadalupe (Lupe) Orozco-Buchholz, born March 19, 1934. Our...
Maxymilian L. 'Max' Peschel
May 13, 2022
Maxymilian L. ‘Max’ Peschel was born June 22, 1951 in Lincoln, NE the son of Richard and Johanna (Elenga) Peschel. He passed away on Friday, May 13, 2022 at Southwest Memorial Hospital in Cortez, CO at the age of 70. Surviving Max are his loving wife, Joan Mercurio of Cortez, CO; and his siblings, Sandy Friend of Pueblo, CO, Richard...
Matthew Leroy Montoya
May 12, 2022
Funeral services for Dolores resident Matthew Leroy Montoya will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 24, 2022 at the Evangel Assembly of God Church in Cortez, CO. Pastor Jeff McDonell will officiate. Interment will follow at Summit Ridge Cemetery. Matthew was born August 25, 1989 in Cortez, CO the son of Sherry Lynn (Herrera) Montoya and Max Joseph Montoya...
Frankie Lola (Harless) Amrine
May 7, 2022
Graveside services for Frankie Lola (Harless) Amrine will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 23, 2022 at Goodman Point Cemetery. Frankie was born November 14, 1931 in Lebanon, CO the daughter of Shelby and Ava Delta Harless. She passed away on Saturday, May 7, 2022 in Vancouver, WA at the age of 90. Surviving Frankie are her daughters, Cheri...
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