Wayne Joseph Marion
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...
Ocean Christopher Rodd
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...
Larry Melvin Chandler
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...
Karen Rae Broten
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...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
