Obituaries

May 3, 2021

DOROTHY MAE “DOT” GAPP Dorothy Mae “Dot” Gapp graduated to heaven on May 3, 2021. Dot, and she was lovingly known, was born in Morris, Ill. on October 7, 1943 to Stanley Thomas and Mary (Ozella) Smith. The second of nine children she grew up in Peotone, Ill. on the family farm where she attended and graduated high school. Dot...

Apr 26, 2021

Sharron Lee Smith was born July 10, 1942 in Portland, OR the daughter of Clifford James and Ruth Louise (Mann) McPhie. She passed away on April 26, 2021 at her residence in Lewis, Co at the age of 78. Sharron is survived by her three sons, Steven/Edie Hurst, Junial/Kim Hurst, Scott/Brandy Hurst; eight grandchildren; and four great grandchildren . Sharron...

Apr 25, 2021

Tracey Garchar was born July 26, 1972 in Denver, Colorado, to proud parents Dwayne and Cherrie Garchar, only 360 days after the birth of his brother John. He grew up in Dove Creek, Colorado, where he loved to play sports and cause mischief with his brother, cousins, and best friends. He graduated from Dolores County High School in 1990 and...

Apr 22, 2021

Apr 20, 2021

Norman Eugene Lynn, a long-time resident of Nucla, CO passed away Tuesday, April 20, 2021 peacefully at his home. Born February 7, 1938 in Burlington, CO “Gene” as he was known by all, was the first born and only son of six children born to David Ebert Lynn and Nelle Elizabeth (Smith) Lynn. Gene lived the longest portion of his...

Apr 19, 2021

On Monday, April 19, 2021, Gale Eugene Story, loving husband, and father of two children, passed away at age 79. Gene was born September 10, 1941 in Grand Junction, Colorado to Erma Hain Story, and later adopted by Kiergen Story. He grew up in both Colorado and Arizona, graduating from Mesa High School. Gene attended Northern Arizona University, graduating with...

Apr 15, 2021

Jeffrey Roland Hobbs passed from this life on April 15, 2021. He was 48 years old. Born in Hollywood, California on May 18, 1972, Jeff moved with his parents to Mancos, Colorado at the age of 2. There he grew up, developed a love for the outdoors, and was active in Scouting. His Eagle Scout project involved making and placing...

Apr 14, 2021

Daniel "Raphael" Egger was born on March 8, 1932 in Grand Junction, CO. He passed away on Wednesday, April 14, 2021 at Vista Grande in Cortez, CO. Dan was the second youngest of 13 kids. He grew up in Palisade, CO and attended Palisade high school where he met Chief Ouray. During a conversation Chief Ouray told him that nobody...

Apr 14, 2021

Karen Carman passed away at the age of 68 in her home in Cortez where she has been a resident for 40 years. Karen was a faithful Christian who regularly attended services at the Methodist church. She lived strong in her faith and always carried Jesus wherever she went. Karen was an avid reader and enjoyed spending time at the...

Apr 14, 2021

Darwin Lewis “Yogi” Whiteman was born July 31,1961 in Cortez, CO to Jerry Whiteman of Hammon, OK and Mary Ann Whiteman of Towaoc, CO. He passed away peacefully in Durango, CO on April 14, 2021 at the age of 59. Darwin was an enrolled member of the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe and was also half Southern Cheyenne. He graduated from...

Apr 12, 2021

Sally Rita Martinez, 80, of Mancos, CO passed away on April 12, 2021, at her home, surrounded by loved ones. Sally was born on April 8, 1941, in McPhee, CO to Ernest and Lucia Valdez. In 1954, the family moved to Mancos, CO. Sally graduated from Mancos High School in 1959. On May 28,1960, she married her high school sweetheart,...

Apr 9, 2021

Bonnie Jean (Bristol) Forseen succumbed to dementia at Aspen Gardens in Cortez, Colorado on April 9, 2021. Bonnie was born April 21, 1942, in Denver Colorado. Her family lived briefly in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, then Ft Morgan, Colorado before moving to Frisco, Colorado in June 1953. Bonnie graduated High School from Central Christian in Hutchison, Kansas. She attended John Brown...

Apr 5, 2021

Funeral services for Towaoc resident Bryan King will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, April 9, 2021 at Ertel Memorial Chapel. Mr. Austin Jacket will officiate. Interment will follow at Towaoc Cemetery. Visitation will take place from 5 – 7 p.m. Thursday, April 8, 2021 at Ertel Memorial Chapel. Bryan was born January 27, 1990 in Shiprock, NM the son...

Apr 4, 2021

Funeral Services for Bloomfield, NM resident Gene Rexland Lansing will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 10, 2021 at Ertel Memorial Chapel. Mr. Bob Lansing will officiate. Visitation will take place at the end of the service. Interment will follow at the Lansing Family Cemetery in Aneth, UT. Gene was born March 25, 1957 in Aneth, UT the son...

Apr 3, 2021

Leslie (Les) Cooper, of Dove Creek, Colorado, passed away on April 3, 2021. He was preceded by sisters Margeret Cooper and Louis Frye (Cooper). Les is survived by his wife Sally; son Ian; daughter-in-law Audrey; and grandson Sean. Born to Homer and Margerie (Larson) Cooper, in Glasgow, MT, January 17, 1939. Les and his family moved around Montana for much...

Mar 29, 2021

Olive Jeanne de Beixedon (Lovett) Goodwin was born Aug 27, 1926 in Council Bluffs, Iowa to Philip C. and Leontine Marie Louie de Beixedon. She passed away peacefully at her home in Cortez on March 29th, 2021 at the age of 94. Jeanne moved with her family at an early age from Iowa to Beverly Hills, California and attended school...

Mar 29, 2021

Ronald Brent Howell was born in Cortez, Colorado on July 14, 1952, and was 68 years old upon his tragic death on March 29, 2021. Ron was the son of Robert Bert Howell and Norma Jean Howell (Ives). He was better known as “Ronnie” by most of his friends and acquaintances. Ron graduated from MCHS in 1970. He began his...

Mar 26, 2021

A Celebration of Life for lifelong Cortez resident Kelly Monzell Teague will be held from 1 – 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 3, 2021 at Ertel Memorial Chapel. Kelly was born June 28, 1960 in Cortez, CO the son of Willis Monzell and Betty Gene (Brock) Teague. He passed away on Friday, March 26, 2021 at his residence at the...

Mar 24, 2021

Barbara Jean (Brazle) Presley passed away peacefully at her home in Cortez Colorado surrounded by family on March 24, 2021 at the age of 86. Barbara was born on August 5, 1934 in Ackman (Pleasant View) Colorado to Bill and Bertha Brazle. Barbra was a lifelong resident of the area, attending school in Pleasant View and Cortez. Barbara married Jack...

Mar 21, 2021

Leo Charlie “Terry” Candelaria was born June 14, 1951 in Mancos, CO the son of Lawrence and Marie A. (Marez) Candelaria. He passed away on Sunday, March 21, 2021 at Southwest Memorial Hospital in Cortez, CO at the age of 69. Terry served our country in the U.S. Army from 1970 to 1973. He enjoyed living a private life enjoying...