Norman Edward Hensley
May 21, 2020
Services will be held at a later date for Dove Creek resident Norman Edward Hensley. Norman was born March 12, 1937 in Cortez, CO the son of Edward and Fern (Branson) Hensley. He passed away on May 21, 2020 at the Four Corners Health Care Center in Durango, CO at the age of 83. Surviving Norman are his spouse, Mary...
Claire Hyde Jeppson
May 18, 2020
Claire Hyde Jeppson, our dear mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend went to be with her husband and family in Heaven on May 18, 2020 at the age of 89. Claire was born October 9, 1930 in Monticello, Utah to Carlos Leo and Julia Allred Hyde. She was the second of six girls. She grew up in Monticello...
Patricia Ann Helmbolt
May 18, 2020
Patricia “Pat” Ann Helmbolt was born on September 8, 1938 in Norfolk, NE. She was the oldest child of Irene (Stelling) and Donald Drager. Pat was raised in Lincoln, NE where she attended Lincoln High School and eventually met her husband. Pat married Wilbert “Arlen” Thompson and to this union six children were born: Darlene, Ward, Denise, Diana, Rex and...
Gale William Greenlee
May 11, 2020
Gale W. Greenlee, a life-long resident, died on Monday, May 11, 2020 on his ranch south of Cortez. Gale was born November 15, 1941 in a log cabin on that ranch. His parents were George and Lois Greenlee, his grandparents were Frank and Molly Greenlee, Cortez residents since 1915, and W.L. and Mary Butler, Dolores residents since 1918. Gale graduated...
Andrew Arnold 'Andy' Hill
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...
Dallas Lee Draper
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,...
Jeffery Thomas Gnas
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...
Artilena Mooney
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...
John William Baker
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...
Becky Lynn Keith
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.
Leslie Ann Malles
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 &...
Reese Val Malles
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 &...
Frayne Willis Whiteskunk
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...
Gary Dwain Lively
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...
Kelli Ranae Garland
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....
Gwenlyn Irene Decker
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...
Robert L. 'Bob' Gaddis
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...
William James Dietz
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...
Larry Gibbs Pickens
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...
