Obituaries

May 8, 2020

Private services will be held at a later date for Cortez resident Andrew Arnold ‘Andy’ Hill. Andy was born February 28, 1963 in Glenwood Springs, CO the son of Donald F. and Linda Jo (Marks) Hill. He passed away on Friday, May 8, 2020 at Southwest Memorial Hospital in Cortez, CO at the age of 57. Surviving Andy are his...

May 7, 2020

Dallas Lee Draper was born May 22, 1987 in Shiprock, NM the son of Eddie Al Draper and Charmaine Tsosie. He passed away on Thursday, May 7, 2020 at his residence at the age of 32. Surviving Dallas are his mother, Charmaine Tsosie of Cortez, CO; his father, Eddie Draper of Gallup, N.M.; his siblings, Darren Draper of Cortez, CO,...

May 6, 2020

Jeffery Thomas Gnas was born on June 6, 1977 in Durango, CO the son of Gary and Sue Zan Gnas. Jeff passed away May 6, 2020 of natural causes. Jeff accepted Jesus as his Lord and Savior as a child at San Juan Bible Camp and was baptized at Arriola Bible Church. We know Jeff is at peace with Jesus...

May 4, 2020

Artilena Mooney was born June 17, 1941 to Artie Walker and Ruby Inman Walker in Sentinel, OK. She passed away peacefully in her sleep May 4, 2020 at the age of 78. Artilena grew up in the small town of Retrop, OK on the family farm. She became a school teacher and taught in Rocky, OK where she was also...

May 3, 2020

John William “Doc” Baker died on May 3, 2020 in his home in Durango, CO at the age of 89. Born on February 14, 1931 in Harrisburg, IL, he grew up in Carpinteria, CA. A standout three sport athlete in football, basketball, and track; John was enshrined in the Carpinteria High School Athletic Hall of Fame. He attended college at...

May 2, 2020

Becky Lynn Keith was born September 18, 1959 at Travis Air Force Base in California, the daughter of Jim and Betty (Munfreda) Keith. She passed away on Saturday, May 2, 2020 at her residence in Cortez, CO at the age of 60. Surviving Becky are her parents; and her son, Joseph Layer of Bayfield, CO.

May 2, 2020

Reece Val Malles, 81, of Gordon, NE passed away Friday, May 1, 2020 at Centennial Park Care Facility in North Platte, NE. Leslie Ann Malles, 76, of Gordon, NE followed Reece over the great divide to their eternal resting place Saturday, May 2, 2020 at Centennial Park also. Reece was born July 12, 1939 to John Reece Malles Jr &...

May 1, 2020

Reece Val Malles, 81, of Gordon, NE passed away Friday, May 1, 2020 at Centennial Park Care Facility in North Platte, NE. Leslie Ann Malles, 76, of Gordon, NE followed Reece over the great divide to their eternal resting place Saturday, May 2, 2020 at Centennial Park also. Reece was born July 12, 1939 to John Reece Malles Jr &...

Apr 26, 2020

Apr 25, 2020

Private graveside services will be held for Towaoc resident Frayne Willis Whiteskunk. Due to the current health situation and the mandatory restrictions on gatherings associated with it, there will be no more than ten people allowed to attend. Frayne was born February 7, 1970 in Denver, CO the son of Frank Orville Whiteskunk Sr. and Louise Ann Hammond. He passed...

Apr 24, 2020

Gary Dwain Lively was born April 12, 1949 in Seaside, OR the son of Euell Dwain and Marie (Whitaker) Lively. He passed away on Friday, April 24, 2020 at his residence in Dolores, CO at the age of 71. Surviving Gary are his father, Euell Dwain Lively of Dolores, CO; his step-mother, Marylyn Lively of Dolores, CO; his spouse, Paula...

Apr 23, 2020

A Celebration of Life for Kelli Ranae Garland has been scheduled for Sunday, August 16, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. at Ertel Memorial Chapel. Following the service a light meal will be served outside at the Garland’s home, 23261 County Road S, for those who would like to come. Kelli was born on April 24, 1980 to William E. Garland, Jr....

Apr 22, 2020

Gwenlyn Irene Decker, born December 11, 1932 in Pueblo, CO, died on April 22, 2020 at the age of 87. She passed peacefully in her sleep at the home of her daughter in Layton, UT. Gwen was born the fourth child of Edwin Lakin and Dorotha Vay and spent her childhood between Pueblo, CO and Mancos, CO. By WWII, Gwen...

Apr 15, 2020

Robert L. Gaddis passed away on April 15, 2020 at his residence in Mancos, CO at the age of 88 after a long illness. He had been a resident of the Mancos-Cortez area for the past 27 years, and lived on the Double J Ranch with his wife, Margaret Johnson-Gaddis. For many years he was the Chair of the Republican...

Apr 14, 2020

William James Dietz (Bill) was born on June 8, 1928 in Ivanhoe, Minnesota. William peacefully passed at the age of 91 on April 14, 2020 with his loving family. He was a hardworking father, grandfather and great grandfather. He had a passion for gardening and grew the best vegetables. He would share whatever he grew with anyone he met, which...

Apr 12, 2020

Larry Gibbs Pickens was born October 1, 1939 in Mancos, CO the son of Charles Nolan and Grace Marie (Gibbs) Pickens. He passed away on Sunday, April 12, 2020 at his home in Cortez, CO at the age of 80. Surviving Larry are his spouse, Cookie Pickens of Cortez, CO; his children, Lucky Pickens (Tanya) of Cortez, CO, Terry Pickens...

Apr 12, 2020

Private graveside services will be held for Dove Creek resident JoAnn Anita Deremo at Dove Creek Cemetery. Due to the current health situation and the mandatory restrictions on public gatherings associated with it, only immediate family will be in attendance. JoAnn was born October 8, 1933 in Paoli, CO the daughter of Walter and Emma (Finkner) Biesemeier. She passed away...

Apr 10, 2020

FRED WAYNE GOODALL Fred Wayne Goodall was born June 25, 1940 in Lebanon, Colo. the son of Edward Willis and Lola May (Hampton) Goodall. He passed away on Friday, April 10, 2020 at his Lewis residence at the age of 79. Wayne is survived by his loving wife, Jean Goodall of Lewis; by his children, Danny Goodall of Aztec, N.M.,...

Apr 7, 2020

Steve French was the happiest guy you’ve ever met. He was born on October 18, 1956, to George and Doris French and his big sister Vicki. He has been bringing happiness to people ever since. He was a welder in his early days and enjoyed riding bucking broncos in rodeos and Harley Davidsons through the streets of Cortez and Kirtland....

Apr 7, 2020

Delsia Rachel (Lampkin) Brown was born on August 22, 1919 to James Andrew Lampkin and Freda Myrtle Thomas. She had one brother, John Dillinger Lampkin, who was four years younger. At the age of 100+ years Delsia was called home to be with her loving family that has gone before on Tuesday, April 7, 2020. Delsia was born in Lehigh,...