Obituaries

Carol Jean Garrett

Carol Jean Garrett

Oct 1, 2020

Carol Jean Garrett was born December 11, 1942 in Milwaukee, WI the daughter of Lyle Keith and Helen Lorraine (Hill) Koch. She passed away on Thursday, October 1, 2020 at her residence in Dolores, CO at the age of 77. Surviving Carol are her loving spouse, Gary Garrett of Dolores, CO; her daughters, Carol ‘Jeanette’ Stefanik of Cortez, CO, and...

Shannon Michelle Bryant

Shannon Michelle Bryant

Sep 30, 2020

In Loving Memory Shannon Michelle Bryant passed away September 30, 2020 at her home in Arvada, Colorado. She was a beloved daughter, sister, friend and teacher. Shannon was born September 21, 1974, to John and Anita Bryant, long-time residents of Cortez, Colorado, and was the 2nd of two daughters. She was an active member in band and color guard at...

Marilynn Irene  'Lynn' Smith

Marilynn Irene 'Lynn' Smith

Sep 30, 2020

Funeral services for Dove Creek resident Marilynn Irene “Lynn” Smith will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, October 6, 2020 at Dove Creek First Baptist Church. Mr. Travis Randolph will officiate. Interment will follow at Dove Creek Cemetery. Visitation will take place from 5 – 6 p.m. Monday, October 5, 2020 at Ertel Memorial Chapel. I was born December 19,...

Amy  Alyssa Caro Perez

Amy Alyssa Caro Perez

Sep 29, 2020

A Memorial Service for Cortez resident Amy Alyssa Caro Perez will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, October 17, 2020 at the Lewis-Arriola Community Center. Mr. Leroy Garcia will officiate. A Celebration of Life will follow. Amy was born July 23, 1987 in Cortez, CO the daughter of Jose Luis and Eva Marie (Lobato) Caro. She passed away on...

Paul Elmore Leach

Paul Elmore Leach

Sep 29, 2020

Paul E. Leach, who taught American history and government to two generations of Cortez students and served as a Mesa Verde National Park ranger for three decades, passed away on September 29, 2020. He was 87. Paul was born on August 11, 1933 in Des Moines, Iowa to Derrell and Lucille Leach. He moved to the Western Slope of Colorado...

Placido Luis 'Joe' Mercure

Placido Luis 'Joe' Mercure

Sep 29, 2020

Services are pending for Cortez resident Placido Luis ‘Joe’ Mercure. Joe was born February 8, 1945 in Plaza Blanca, NM the son of Baltazar and Teresa (Madril) Mercure. He passed away on Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at his residence at the age of 75. Surviving Joe are his loving wife, Rose Mary Mercure of Cortez, CO; his son, Jose Mercure...

Lois Lovett

Lois Lovett

Sep 24, 2020

Lois Lovett was born February 19, 1931 the daughter of Frank and Mae Williams. She passed away on Thursday, September 24, 2020 in Grand Junction, CO. at the age of 89. Lois was a true native of Colorado. She was born in a small tarpaper house by Rifle Creek, near Rifle, Colorado. Her father was a blacksmith for the U.S....

Scotti Kathleen Bagwell

Scotti Kathleen Bagwell

Sep 23, 2020

Scotti Bagwell was born in LaMirida, CA on October 18, 1969 to proud parents James and Rayola Bagwell. She bounded into our lives too early and took us by surprise. She left us on September 23, 2020 as she entered – too early. Scotti was a good friend to everyone she met. She loved competing in Special Olympics, traveling, and...

Clydie Dene  'Clyde' Rule

Clydie Dene 'Clyde' Rule

Sep 17, 2020

Memorial Services for Dolores resident Clydie Dene ‘Clyde’ Rule will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, September 25, 2020 at Summit Ridge Cemetery. Pastor Marvin Graves will officiate. Clyde was born June 19, 1939 in Hereford, TX the son of Buford Golden and Ceicle Goldie (Boren) Rule. He passed away on Thursday, September 17, 2020 at his residence at...

Michael Bruce 'Mike' Bowers

Michael Bruce 'Mike' Bowers

Sep 15, 2020

A private family service will be held for Cortez resident Michael Bruce ‘Mike’ Bowers. Mike was born May 6, 1945 in Bayfield, CO the son of Raymond Paul and Ruby T. (Sullivan) Bowers. He passed away on Tuesday, September 15, 2020 at his residence at the age of 75. Surviving Mike are his companion, Charlotte Mathews of Cortez, CO; and...

Elijah Tre'  'Eli' Cantsee

Elijah Tre' 'Eli' Cantsee

Sep 15, 2020

Funeral services for Towaoc resident Elijah Tre’ ‘Eli’ Cantsee will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday, September 21, 2020 at Ertel Memorial Chapel. Mr. Ermino Freeman will officiate. Interment will follow at Blanding Cemetery, Blanding, UT. Eli was born January 12, 2001 in Blanding, UT the son of Ricky Lee Cantsee Jr. and ViAnne Allison Whyte. He passed away...

Lorraine Rose Marchesi-Coykendall

Lorraine Rose Marchesi-Coykendall

Sep 13, 2020

Lorraine Rose Marchesi-Coykendall was born July 19, 1930 in Denver, CO the daughter of Luther Frank and Maude Helen (Pittroff) Jones. She passed away on Sunday, September 13, 2020 at Vista Mesa in Cortez, CO at the age of 90. Surviving Lorraine are her daughters, Catherine Marchesi-Ives of Yellow Jacket, CO, and Christine Lorraine Eckenrode of Cortez, CO; and seven...

Sirandan Niven Lansing

Sirandan Niven Lansing

Sep 13, 2020

Graveside services for Ismay resident Sirandan Niven Lansing will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, September 17, 2020 at Cortez Cemetery. Sirandan was born February 17, 1985 in Shiprock, NM the son of Sherman Ralph Lansing and Victoria Mae Bylilly. He passed away on Sunday, September 13, 2020 at Mercy Regional Medical Center in Durango, CO at the age of...

Michael David Gima

Michael David Gima

Sep 12, 2020

Michael David Gima was born May 7, 1943 in Cleveland, OH the son of Michael David and Helen (Butcher) Gima. He passed away on Saturday, September 12, 2020 at his residence in Dolores, CO at the age of 77. Surviving Michael are his children, Michael Gima Jr. of Dolores, CO, and Scott Gima of Endwell, NY; and his grandchildren, Brandon...

Eva Wilbur (Foster) Mcgee

Eva Wilbur (Foster) Mcgee

Sep 10, 2020

EVA WILBUR (FOSTER) MCGEE Eva Wilbur (Foster) McGee was born on a farm in Rocky Ford, Colo. on November 1, 1931 to Fred and Cynthia Wilbur. Eva loved being a part of a big family and enjoyed the company of her seven siblings her entire life. In high school Eva’s family moved to Arriola, Colo. where she met and married...

Alan  Lee Rule

Alan Lee Rule

Sep 8, 2020

Alan Lee Rule was supposed to arrive on September 8, 1969 but took his sweet time arriving many days later to his mother's discomfort at the old hospital in Cortez, CO. Ladies’ man, game slayer and outlaw, Alan made his last teasing remark September 8, 2020. He had a lifelong love affair with Burger Boy hamburgers, cheesecakes and his Harley...

Edwin "Leon" Gilliland

Edwin "Leon" Gilliland

Sep 8, 2020

EDWIN “LEON” GILLILAND Graveside inurnment services for Cortez resident Edwin “Leon” Gilliland will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, September 15 at Cortez Cemetery. Leon was born February 21, 1936 in Yellow Jacket, Colo. to Edward Martin and Mary Elizabeth (Aulston) Gilliland. He passed away on Tuesday, September 8, 2020 at his residence at the age of 84. Surviving...

Jennine Susan 'Jennie' Walrod

Jennine Susan 'Jennie' Walrod

Aug 31, 2020

Jennine Susan ‘Jennie’ Walrod was born March 11, 1959 in Glendora, CA the daughter of James Russell and Margaret Jean (Dobbs) Albert. She passed away on Monday, August 31, 2020 at her residence in Dolores, CO at the age of 61. Surviving Jennie are her loving spouse, Frank Walrod Jr. of Dolores, CO; her children, Brandi Lynn Henderson (Bill) of...

Karen Lucille Norris

Karen Lucille Norris

Aug 31, 2020

Karen Lucille Norris was born June 30, 1944 in Ganado, AZ the daughter of Arthur Stanley and Emalou (Anderson) Norris. She passed away Monday, August 31, 2020 at Vista Grande Inn in Cortez, CO at the age of 76. Surviving Karen are her siblings, Paul S. Norris (Bonnie) of Fountain Hills, AZ, Ruth E. Pearson (John) of Cortez, CO, Timothy...

Norman Gregory Smith

Norman Gregory Smith

Aug 30, 2020

Graveside services for Dolores resident Norman Gregory Smith will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, September 5, 2020 at Cortez Cemetery. Bishop Jeremy Yarbrough will officiate. Visitation will take place from 7-9 p.m. on Friday, September 4, 2020 at Ertel Memorial Chapel. Norman was born May 27, 1948 in Williams, AZ the son of Ivan Henry and Margurietta Hope (Holaday)...