Cynthia Ann Kellerman
Mar 13, 2022
On March 13, 2022 my wife, Cynthia ‘Cindy’ Kellerman went home to be with the Lord, her parents, her sister and grandson. We were married 43 years. Cindy leaves behind her husband, Bill Kellerman; daughters, Andrea Gutierrez and husband Richard Gutierrez, Carrie Escalante Herbeck and husband Matt Herbeck, Brandy Orvedahl, and Bryan Kellerman; her siblings, Joyce Presley, Julie Lucero, Sheryl...
Terry Mcnamee
Mar 13, 2022
A Celebration of Life will be held at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, March 19, 2022 at the American Legion for Terry McNamee (Harold Forbes McNamee.) Military Honors will be performed by the Veterans of Montezuma County. Terry was born November 19, 1949 in Ft. Fairfield, Maine the son of Harold and Dorothy (Forbes) McNamee. He passed away on Sunday, March 13,...
Irvin Bert "Sonny" Frazier
Mar 12, 2022
Irvin Bert “Sonny” Frazier was born on October 11, 1954, in Naturita, CO, delivered in the back of his father’s car at Billy Creek Ranger Station. He was the son of Ellie Roger and Nettie Rose (Finch) Frazier. On Saturday, March 12, 2022, he passed away at his home in Dove Creek, CO, at the age of 67. Irvin was...
Charles Richard 'Chuck' Rietz
Mar 12, 2022
Charles Richard Rietz, known as ‘Chuck’, was a resident of Mancos, CO. He passed away March 12, 2022 in the hospital due to complications of his heart. Chuck was born to Helen Agnes Lagal Rietz and Richard Fredrick Rietz July 26, 1942 in Oak Park, IL as an only child. To Chuck, his parents were always the greatest two people...
Karen Marie Shry
Mar 12, 2022
On March 12, 2022, we said goodbye to Karen, a great wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. Karen was honest (sometimes to a fault,) unwavering in her loyalty, strong in her conviction and faith. Karen always put others ahead of herself. Her grandchildren were her greatest joy. She will be greatly missed. Karen was born in Cambridge, MA on...
Helen Charles Mcclellan
Mar 11, 2022
Funeral services for Cortez resident Helen Charles McClellan will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, March 21, 2022 at Ertel Memorial Chapel. Pastor Marvin Graves will officiate. Interment will follow at Cortez Cemetery. Helen passed away on Friday, March 11, 2022 at her home at the age of 91. She was born to the late Henry and Hettie Charles on...
Raymond 'Ray' Coulon
Mar 10, 2022
Memorial services for Dolores resident Raymond ‘Ray’ Coulon will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, March 17, 2022 at the Lewis Arriola Community Center. Mr. Clyde Willis will officiate. Military Honors will be performed by the Veterans of Montezuma County. Ray was born August 13, 1928 in Lemoore, CA the son of Roy and Elma Irene (Bradford) Coulon. He passed...
Barbara Vincene Hamilton
Mar 7, 2022
Barbara Vincene Baker-Hamilton Barbara was born December 22, 1942 in Burlington Colorado. She and her brother Freddie were adopted September 18, 1947 by Mary and Jim Baker of Dolores Colorado. After adopting both Barbara and Freddie they continued to live in Dolores, Colorado and Barbara would remain here throughout her life. Barbara attended Dolores Schools until graduation in 1961. Barbara...
Kenneth Melvin Stocks
Mar 6, 2022
Kenneth Melvin Stocks, known as ‘Ken’, was born to Angus Melvin Stocks, known as ‘Puge,’ and Lena Ames Stocks on November 21, 1931 in Moab, UT. Ken was the oldest of three boys. He lived with his family on the homestead ranch in ‘old’ LaSal, UT. He graduated from high school in Moab, UT, and attended Mesa Jr. College in...
Shondella Lynette Silas
Mar 4, 2022
Funeral services for Towaoc resident Shondella Lynette Silas will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, March 10, 2022 at Ertel Memorial Chapel. Mr. Rick Wells and Ms. Norine Silas will officiate. Interment will follow at Cortez Cemetery. Shondella was born January 13, 1978 in Cortez, CO the daughter of Herbert Silas Jr. and Rose Ann Mills. She passed away on...
Virginia Pauline Bucher
Mar 4, 2022
Virgina Paulene Mooney was born September 15, 1934 to Vivian Lorene Bracket with Grandma Lula Brackett present and Aunt Cynchia, the midwife. Virginia was an adventurous child. When going to what was then known as Peel School, she would be dropped off and then run out the back door back home. As she got older, she would play her role...
Dorothy Anne 'Dottie' Jones
Mar 3, 2022
Dorothy Anne Jones, or “Dottie” as she was better known by her friends and family, was eighty-eight years old when she passed away on Thursday March 3, 2022, in Cortez. Born to Charles Ford Green and Dorothy Packer Owens on July 25, 1933, in Swedesboro, New Jersey. She lived with her family in Paulsboro, New Jersey and was the oldest...
Ruth Louise Mitchell
Mar 2, 2022
Ruth Mitchell, a longtime resident of Barstow, CA, passed away on March 2, 2022 in Farmington, NM. She was 93 years old. Ruth was born in Detroit, MI. She was the second of five children born to Samuel Robert "Bob" and Della May Gullion. After residing for a time in De Soto, MO, the family moved to Los Angeles, where...
Suzanne Martin
Mar 2, 2022
Suzanne (Coppinger) Martin was born on October 12, 1944 in Durango, CO and passed away on March 2, in Cortez, Co. Graveside services for the family will be held. Over the years, Suzanne worked at First National Bank, Montezuma Dolores Title Company, San Juan Vo-Tech, and Keesee Motors. She was a longtime member of the Cortez Church of Christ; she...
Dorothy Evelyn Sanders
Feb 28, 2022
In her own words, Dot's testimony about her life: I was born in Birmingham, Alabama on January 5, 1932. My sister, Olivia was about 3 years older and my brother, Charles, was 2 years younger. My parents were Christians and my mother taught Bible classes in our home. My mother helped me to accept Jesus Christ as my Saviour when...
Loretta Ann 'Lori' Sweet
Feb 28, 2022
Loretta “Lori” Ann Sweet, age 73, of Cortez, CO, passed away peacefully on February 28, 2022, surrounded by family and holding the hands of her husband, two children, and son-in-law. A pioneer in holistic health and a lifelong artist, her boundless energy will be truly missed. Lori was born November 6, 1948, in Grand Rapids, Michigan where she graduated high...
Nathaniel Lee Taylor
Feb 25, 2022
Funeral services for Towaoc resident Nathaniel Lee Taylor will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, March 3, 2022 at Ertel Memorial Chapel in Cortez, CO. Mr. Terry Knight will officiate. Interment will follow at Towaoc Cemetery. Nathaniel was born April 21, 1981 in Shiprock, NM. He passed away on Friday, February 25, 2022 at Mercy Hospice House in Durango, CO...
Clifford O'Dell 'Cliff' Capps
Feb 24, 2022
Funeral services for Cortez resident Clifford O’dell ‘Cliff’ Capps will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 2, 2022 at the Lewis Arriola Community Center. Visitation will take place from 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, March 1, 2022 at Ertel Memorial Chapel. Interment will follow on Friday, March 4, 2022 at Greenwood Cemetery in Wichita, KS. Clifford O’dell Capps, age 61, went...
Kenneth Raymond 'Ken' Dade
Feb 24, 2022
Kenneth Raymond ‘Ken’ Dade was born March 9, 1943 in Denver, CO. He passed away on Thursday, February 24, 2022 at Southwest Memorial Hospital in Cortez, CO at the age of 78. Ken was raised in Los Alamos, NM where he completed his schooling and then proudly served in the US Navy for seven years. Ken settled in California where...
Velma Marie Osterfeld
Feb 23, 2022
Velma Marie Osterfeld was born December 17, 1927 at her grandparent’s home in Lebanon, CO to William ‘Bill’ and Ethel (Caylor) Pritchett. She passed away at her daughter’s home in rural Dolores, CO on Wednesday, February 23, 2022. Velma was 94. Velma went to school at Lebanon and Arriola grade schools, Garret Ridge High School, and graduated from Dolores High...
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