Obituaries

Oct 24, 2020

Oct 22, 2020

Rophena Sanchez was born November 9, 1976 in Shiprock, NM the daughter of Evan and Virginia (Kee) Silas. She passed away on Thursday, October 22, 2020 at Mercy Regional Medical Center in Durango, CO at the age of 43. Surviving Rophena are her parents; her children, Ayanna Silas of Cortez, CO, and Alvares Sanchez of Cortez, CO; her siblings, Ramona...

Oct 19, 2020

Memorial services for Cortez resident Laura Mildred Knapp will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, November 7, 2020 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Cortez, CO. Laura Mildred Block was born July 25, 1920 to William and Ellen Lage Block. She was one of seven children (five boys and two girls) raised on a farm near Ulysses, Nebraska. She attended country...

Oct 11, 2020

A Celebration of Life for Cortez resident Thomas Romaine ‘Tom’ Hoff will be held from 2 – 4 p.m. on Wednesday, October 21, 2020. A formal tribute to Tom’s life will take place at 3 p.m. (Please call the funeral home for the location.) Thomas Romaine Hoff was born September 30, 1944 in Minneapolis, MN, and passed away on October...

Oct 10, 2020

A Celebration of Life for Dolores resident Richard S. ‘Dick’ Fahnestock will be held from 2 – 4 p.m. Sunday, October 18, 2020 at the Elks Lodge in Cortez, CO. Dick was born December 13, 1937, in New York City. He passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 10, 2020 at his home in Dolores, CO. He was raised in Oyster...

Oct 7, 2020

Graveside services will be held for Towaoc resident LaVella Lynn Mills at 10 a.m. Tuesday, October 13, 2020 at Cortez Cemetery. Mr. Terry Knight Sr. will officiate. LaVella was born March 8, 1970 in Cortez, CO the daughter of Velma Cuthair (Clark) Mills and Norton Mills Sr. She passed away on Wednesday, October 7, 2020 at Mercy Hospice House in...

Oct 4, 2020

Graveside services for Towaoc resident Marshall Babe Deer will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, October 12, 2020 at Cortez Cemetery. Visitation will take place from 2 – 4 p.m. Sunday, October 11, 2020 at Ertel Memorial Chapel. Marshall was born April 11, 1986 in Cortez, CO the son of Victor Deer and Veronica Joyce Cuthair. He passed away on...

Oct 4, 2020

Wayne Joseph (Josh) Marion soared into this life on June 20, 1942 in Portland, Maine. He was the son of Joseph and Catherine Marion, and brother to two sisters, Dorothy and Cathy, growing up in Springfield, Massachusetts. Wayne being the independent and free spirit that was his nature, he spent much of his life traveling, exploring, learning, and relishing in...

Oct 3, 2020

Ocean Christopher Rodd was born on June 6, 1997. Ocean was one of a kind, unique like his name. He was a great son, grandson, brother, nephew, father, boyfriend, and friend. Ocean was loved by so many. From a young age he always showed no fear and was ready to do anything. Ocean had a passion for drawing and was...

Oct 3, 2020

Funeral services for Mancos resident Larry Melvin Chandler will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, October 7, 2020 at Ertel Memorial Chapel. Interment will follow at Cedar Grove Cemetery in Mancos, CO. Larry was born July 3, 1938 in Iraan, TX the son of Melvin Martin and Pauline (Williams) Chandler. He passed away on Saturday, October 3, 2020 at his...

Oct 3, 2020

Karen Rae (Hinton) Broten, 69, was led by Jesus to her heavenly home on October 3, 2020. Karen was born to the late Raymond and Edith Hinton, in Delta, CO on June 1, 1951. She married her high school sweetheart and best friend, Scott Broten, on September 11, 1970. Scott and Karen are strong believers in Jesus Christ and have...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...