Ronald Ray Hopperton
Mar 4, 2021
Private services will be held for Ronald Ray Hopperton. Ronald was born August 24, 1941 in Lamar, CO the son of Kenneth Ray and Mary Elizabeth (Rose) Hopperton. He passed away on Thursday, March 4, 2021 at Northside Hospital Forsyth in Cumming, GA. Surviving Ronald are his loving wife, Bonnie Hopperton of Cumming, GA; his son, Mike Hopperton (Laura) of...
William Conrad Bauer
Mar 4, 2021
William C. (Bill) Bauer stepped into Heaven on March 4, 2021 after a valiant battle with Covid. Bill was born on May 7, 1936 to Elgie and Carl Bauer. He was raised in the Mancos area which was originally settled by his Great-Great Grandfather George Bauer. Bill was a star basketball player and played ball at Fort Lewis College. He...
Doris Lynn Massey
Mar 4, 2021
Doris Lynn Massey was born July 22, 1956 in Cortez, CO the daughter of John Bloom and Florene Adel (Sutherland) Reed. She passed away on Thursday, March 4, 2021 at her residence in Dolores, CO at the age of 64. Surviving Doris are her children, Ronnie Wolfe of Cortez, CO, and Kelly Naron (Charley) of Cortez, CO; her sister, Wanda...
Delbert Eugene Fosnot
Mar 3, 2021
Delbert Eugene Fosnot passed peacefully at his home surrounded by family on March 3, 2021, at the age of 86. Delbert was born on July 29, 1934, to Clifton Hershel Fosnot and Eugenia Pearl (Johnson) Fosnot. He attended elementary school in Cahone, Colorado and graduated in 1952 from Dolores County High School. After graduating he served in the United States...
Robert Duane Luna Jr.
Feb 28, 2021
Robert (Bob) Duane Luna was born in 1952 in Walnut Creek, CA to Robert and Johnna Luna. He passed away on February 28, 2021 at his residence in Dolores, CO at the age of 69. Bob attended grade school and high school in Pleasant Hill, CA and excelled at baseball. In 1979 he moved to Chester CA and eventually found...
Jerry James Johnson
Feb 27, 2021
Jerry James Johnson, 79, passed away on February 27, 2021 at his home in Cortez, CO. Jerry was born June 12, 1941 in Estherville, Iowa to Theodore Leroy Johnson and Leona Marie (Blekfeld) Johnson. Jerry grew up in Armstrong, Iowa. After high school, he attended junior college and electronics technical school. He then worked for several years as an electronics...
Vern Delbert Kessler
Feb 24, 2021
Vern D Kessler, age 81 of Naturita, CO passed away at home on Wednesday, February 24, 2021. He was born on November 22, 1939 in Olathe, CO to Henry and Ada (Phillips) Kessler. Vern attended grade school thru graduation in Olathe. After graduation, he began mining in Naturita/Uravan Co. He then attended the police academy in Denver, CO. He then...
Mickey Paul Blowers
Feb 23, 2021
Funeral services for Dove Creek resident Mickey Paul Blowers will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, March 5, 2021 at Ertel Memorial Chapel. Interment will follow at Cortez Cemetery. Mickey was born July 7, 1952 in Cortez, CO the son of Paul and Arleta (Shearer) Blowers. He passed away on Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at Hope West Hospice in Grand...
George Loyce Humphreys
Feb 22, 2021
George Loyce Humphreys was born April 7, 1939 in Cortez, CO the son of Frank and Leona T. (Truelson) Humphreys. He passed away Monday, February 22, 2021 at Vista Grande in Cortez, CO at the age of 81. Surviving George are his children, Bill Humphreys of Phoenix, AZ, and Tammy Mahaffey (Ken) of Dolores, CO; his brother, Frank Humphreys of...
Louis Marshall Edwards Sr.
Feb 21, 2021
Funeral services for Dolores resident Louis Marshall Edwards Sr. will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, March 1, 2021 at Ertel Memorial Chapel. Mr. Walter Marquez will officiate. Interment will follow at Summit Ridge Cemetery. A viewing will take place from 10 – 11 a.m. Monday, March 1, 2021 at Ertel Memorial Chapel before the service. Louis was born November...
Joseph Paul Pilon
Feb 19, 2021
Joseph Paul Pilon was born September 16, 1950, to Allison “Joe” and Myrle Margaret (Lucas) Pilon in Salt Lake City, Utah. He passed away in Cortez, Colorado, on February 19, 2021, at the age of 70. Joseph attended school in Dove Creek, Colorado, and raised his family in the Cortez area. He loved the outdoors and exploring the Four Corners...
Harold Joseph Welage Jr.
Feb 19, 2021
Harold Joseph Welage Jr., born in Covington, KY in 1940 to Harold and Gertrude (Stone) Welage, left for his best adventure yet on February 19, 2021 listening to bagpipes play “Scotland the Brave.” His insatiable passion for the outdoors kept him hunting and fishing year-round from the time he could convince his dad to take him before sunup in El...
Alicia Beth Christians
Feb 17, 2021
Alicia Beth Christians born April 2, 1975 - February 17, 2021 (age 45) Cortez, Colorado It is with deep sorrow that we mourn and announce the sudden loss of Alicia Beth Christians, beloved mother, daughter, niece, cousin, and friend to all. She passed on February 17, 2021 at the age of 45. Alicia’s free spirit and love for nature will...
Mary Frances Montano
Feb 15, 2021
MARY FRANCES MONTAÑO Visitation has been scheduled for Mary Frances Montaño on Friday, February 19, 2021 from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. at Ertel Memorial Chapel. The Rosary will be recited at 5:00 at the funeral home. A private Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church and Frances will be laid to rest next to...
Rafael Balderrama Martinez
Feb 15, 2021
RAFAEL BALDERRAMA MARTINEZ A visitation will take place from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. and the reciting of the Rosary will follow at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 20, 2021 at Ertel Memorial Chapel. Mass of Christian Burial is pending. A celebration of life will be held later this summer. Rafael was born October 24, 1964 in Satevo, Mexico the son...
Lawrence Edward 'Larry' Peterson
Feb 15, 2021
Lawrence Peterson was born on December 27, 1940 in Rifle, Colorado. Lawrence was the son of Claude and Winona Peterson. He died on February 15, 2021 in his home. Surviving Lawrence are his three daughters, Edwina Houlmiere (Colorado Springs), Lisa Boland (Colorado Springs) and Tara Olson (Cortez); his brother, Adrian Peterson; his eight grandchildren; and three great grandchildren. There will...
Hatti Arlene Gentry
Feb 15, 2021
Hatti Arlene Gentry was born August 4, 1965 in San Juan County, NM the daughter of Samuel E. and Marie A. (Trujillo) Herrera. She passed away on Monday, February 15, 2021 at her residence in Mancos, CO at the age of 55.
Terry Lyle Belcher
Feb 13, 2021
Terry Lyle Belcher was born August 24, 1955 in Cortez, CO the son of William Leslie and Joanne Marie (Humphreys) Belcher. He passed away on Saturday, February 13, 2021 at his residence in Cortez, CO at the age of 65. Terry enjoyed the outdoors, especially fishing, hunting, and gold panning. And spending time with his dog ‘Chico’ who he loved...
Thomas House Sr.
Feb 12, 2021
THOMAS HOUSE SR. Funeral services for lifelong area resident Thomas House Sr. will be held ay 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, February 16 at Ertel Memorial Chapel. Interment will follow at Towaoc Cemetery. Visitation has been scheduled for Monday from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Ertel Chapel. Thomas was born October 3, 1924 in Mancos Canyon, Colo. the son of the...
Daisy Mae King
Feb 11, 2021
Daisy Mae Duncan was born on August 31, 1930 in Lewis, Colorado to Eva Elizabeth and Lee Curtis Duncan. She passed away on February 11, 2021 in Cortez, Colorado. Daisy grew up on the family farm at Lewis, Colorado in an adobe house with eight siblings. She attended school in the Lewis area and attended Garrett Ridge for her 8th...
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