Pete Eugene Doerfer
Oct 11, 2023
Passed away peacefully on October, 11, 2023. Pete had been under the care of Hospice of Montezuma in Mancos and then Prestige Hospice Care in Tucson, Arizona.
Pete was the son of Lloyd and Irene Doerfer and was born September 10, 1931 in Goodland, Kansas.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Yvonne M. Doerfer, December 2022.
Pete...
Ronald Leo Grasse Sr.
Oct 3, 2023
RONALD LEO GRASSE, SR.
Graveside services for Ronald Leo Grasse Sr. will be held on Wednesday, October 11, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. at Cortez Cemetery. Military Honors will be provided by VFW Post #5231.
Ronald Leo Grasse, Sr., 63, a resident of Elephant Butte, NM, died on Tuesday, October 3, 2023. He was born on November 20, 1959, in Riverside,...
David Allan Lewis
Sep 28, 2023
David Allan Lewis (Dave), 72, was born February 25, 1951 in Cleveland, Ohio into the loving family of Allan and Ann Lewis and his sister Carol. He grew up in Euclid, Ohio and, as his father was a pastor and then president of a mission organization, he had many memories of fascinating stories, laughter, and wonderful hospitality on Sunday afternoons...
LeeRoy Cosper
Sep 28, 2023
LEEROY COSPER
LeeRoy Cosper, a longtime resident of Montezuma County passed away at his home in Weatherford, TX on September 28, 2023 at the age of 94.
He was proceeded in death by his wife, Jane. He leaves behind his son, Hank (Sue) of Weatherford, TX; his grandchildren, Vanessa Nicholson (Nathan) of Cortez, CO and Dustin Cosper (Brooke) of...
Stephen Doyal Staggs
Sep 26, 2023
Stephen Doyal Staggs, resident of Cortez, Colorado, passed away in his home on September 26th of 2023. Stephen was born May 10th of 1965 in Denver, Colorado to Terry Staggs and Elizabeth Doyal. Most of his life was lived in different areas of Colorado as well as Arizona.
Stephen had a kind and passionate soul, and as anybody who knew...
David Kip Loyd
Sep 26, 2023
A celebration of life for David Kip Loyd will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, October 4, 2023 at Lewis Arriola Community Center. Pastor Marvin Graves will officiate.
David was born July 22, 1960 in Cortez the son of Jack Monroe and Wanda Elsie (Dennison) Loyd. He passed away on Tuesday, September 26, 2023 at his residence...
Ruby May Uptain
Sep 20, 2023
Funeral services for Ruby May Uptain will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 27, 2023 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Empire Chapel. Interment will follow at Lewis Cemetery.
Ruby was born December 7, 1931 in Dolores, Colo. the daughter of Elmer Edwin and Mary (Tibbetts) Elliott. She passed away on Wednesday, September 20, 2023...
Mary Imel
Sep 16, 2023
Funeral services for Mary Imel will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, September 22, 2023 at Ertel Memorial Chapel. Interment will follow at Cortez Cemetery. Pastor Marvin Graves will officiate.
Mary Luthi was born on October 29, 1939 in Bayfield, Colorado. She passed away on Saturday, September 16, 2023 at Vista Grande Inn at the age of 83. Surviving...
John Henry Skidmore
Sep 14, 2023
Celebration of life for John “Johnny” Henry Skidmore will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 30, 2023 at the Lewis Arriola Community Center.
John Skidmore peacefully went to be with the Lord on September 14, 2023 in Durango after facing a long 5-year battle with Dementia. He was born December 3, 1926 to Owen Odis Skidmore and Lena...
Pamela Tirey
Sep 14, 2023
Pamela Tirey of Blue Springs, MO passed away on September 14, 2023 at the age of 70 years old. She was born on February 14, 1953 in Salt Lake City, UT to Homer L Tirey, Jr and Jane (Munson) Tirey.
Pam grew up in Denver, CO and graduated from Colorado State University and then eventually made her way to Durango,...
Donna Alice Wright
Sep 11, 2023
Donna Alice Wright, 90, of Cortez, Colorado, passed away peacefully on September 11, 2023 at Vista Grande Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Cortez with her stepdaughter Alicia and cousin Judy by her side.Donna was born in Cortez, Colorado on March 31, 1933 to Malcom, known as Mac, and Inez (Woods) Conoley. She was the oldest of their 4 children. Her parents were...
Rosalina Mae Tom
Sep 11, 2023
ROSALINA MAE TOM
Funeral services for Rosalina Mae Tom will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, September 15, 2023 at the Towaoc Recreation Center. Interment will follow at Cortez Cemetery. A wake has been scheduled for Thursday evening starting at 5:00 p.m. at the Spirit of Life Church in Towaoc.
Rosalina was born May...
Roy Dennis Tibbets
Sep 9, 2023
Roy D. Tibbets, born October 27, 1946, passed away August 9, 2023. He is survived by his 3 children, Roy D. Tibbets Jr., Christ S. Tibbets and Venessa L. Hamaker. He is also survived by a brother, Dallas V. Tibbets and sister, Leila Parga. No Services are planned.
Charles Jefferson DeMent
Sep 8, 2023
Charles Jefferson DeMent was born 02/17/1927 and departed 9/08/2023. Our beloved uncle, husband, brother and friend passed peacefully on Friday morning 9/8/2023 at his home in Cortez, Colorado. He was 96 years young.
Uncle Charlie, a wonderful loving and giving man was born in Kreole, Mississippi to Clarence and Minnie DeMent. He was the first of five siblings and grew...
Cherice "Jade" Lynn Lopez
Sep 1, 2023
Services for Towaoc resident Cherise "Jade" Lynn Lopez will be held Thursday, September 7, 2023 at 10 a.m. at Ertel Memorial Chapel, 42 North Market Street, in Cortez, Colorado. A gathering for friends and family will be held on Tuesday, September 5, 2023 at Ertel Memorial Chapel from 4 to 7 pm.
Cherise "Jade" Lynn Lopez was born with her...
Raymond Eugene Cassity
Aug 30, 2023
RAYMOND EUGENE CASSITY
A funeral service for Cortez resident Raymond Eugene Cassity will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, September 8, 2023 at Ertel Memorial Chapel. Inurnment will follow at Cahone Cemetery. A potluck will be held after the inurnment at the American Legion, 320 N. Harrison St in Cortez at 1pm.
Raymond was born July 27,...
Nancy Ann Lee
Aug 29, 2023
Nancy Ann Lee (Simmons), 94, of Dolores passed away peacefully at home on 29 August, 2023. Mrs. Lee was comforted in her passing by her son, Victor.
Mrs. Lee was born on 29 January, 1929 in Dolores, Colorado. Survivors include her sister-in-law Maxine Lee Miller, Mrs. Lee’s son Victor, son Paul and his wife Kathy, grandchildren Jeffrey, Stephanie, and Jeremy,...
Elliott Daniel Alber
Aug 28, 2023
ELLIOTT DANIEL ALBER
Elliott Daniel Alber (age 7 months) of Clifton, Colo. passed away peacefully at home, August 28, 2023, surrounded by family after a valiant fight with brain cancer. Elliott was born January 12, 2023, to parents Michael and Shelby Alber. Elliott was diagnosed with an ETMR brain tumor on June 9, 2023. During his battle...
James Alton Harp Jr
Aug 28, 2023
James Alton Harp Jr, born November 29, 1927, passed away peacefully at Southwest Memorial Hospital on August 28, 2023. He was preceded in death by his wife Cleo "Tex" Harp.
In respecting his wishes, there will be no services.
Michael Ernst
Aug 27, 2023
Funeral Services for Dove Creek resident Michael Ernst will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, September 1, 2023 at the Dolores County Fairgrounds.
Michael was born March 27, 1954 in Grand Junction, Colorado, the son of Harold and Helen (Monger) Ernst. He passed away on Sunday, August 27, 2023 in San Juan County, Colorado at the age of...