Obituaries

Jun 5, 2018

Ross Elbert Wright, 94, of Cortez, Colorado, passed away June 5, 2018 at Southwest Memorial Hospital with his wife, Donna, and daughter, Alicia, by his side. Ross was born in McPherson, KS on January 19, 1924 to Ray and Grace Wright. After graduating from McPherson High, Ross was hired on a sheetrocking crew in Parsons, Kansas where he met his...

Jun 4, 2018

West of Cahone, Colorado existed a small homestead, home of Fletch and Winnie Glazner. It was a site of hard work, clearing ground and farming dryland pinto beans and wheat. Three children already formed this precious family, but November 28, 1931, there was the birth of a special child. His name was John but was known affectionately as Johnny to...

Jun 2, 2018

Harriet Viola Durand was born May 31, 1928 in Buffalo, WY and passed away June 2, 2018 at Madison House Assisted Living in Cortez, CO. Harriet passed away two days after her 90th birthday. Harriet is preceded in death by her parents, Harry and Nettie Johnson; her brother, Charles; her dear friend, Pat Durand; her son, Lee; and two grandsons,...

May 30, 2018

Larry Lynn Larsen, a resident of Cortez since 1988, passed away Wednesday, May 30, at 12:15 a.m. at Mercy Medical Center in Durango where he was an I.C.U. patient for about one week. He died from multiple internal organ failure, after removal of life support systems, as was his wish. Larry led a very complex and satisfying life. Born in...

May 29, 2018

Donna Hare Hyatt, 83, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 29, 2018. She was born in Santa Ana, Calif. to Marquise and Fountell Hara (deceased) on November 19, 1934. Donna retired from White Sands Missile Range in Las Cruces, N.M. She spent 27 years in the Atmospheric Science Laboratory. Donna started her career in Tooele County Utah at Dugway Proving...

May 29, 2018

Viola Elaine Slavens passed away May 29, 2018 at Southwest Memorial Hospital in Cortez at the age of 89. Elaine was born in Hugo, CO on March 2, 1929 to parents Homer and Jesse (Crouch) Selbe, the first of six children. Elaine is survived by her son, Gary and his wife, Nova Slavens of Cortez; her granddaughter, Stacy and her...

May 27, 2018

Nancy Ann Denny passed away to be with our Lord on May 27, 2018 in Clovis, CA. She will again be with Mom and Dad. Nancy was born on July 2, 1942 to Willard P. and Agnes M. Denny in Inglewood, CA. The family moved to Colorado after WWII and then moved back to California in 1956 where Nancy graduated...

May 25, 2018

May 25, 2018

May 25, 2018

Max J. Olivas, 66, of Cortez, Colo. passed away on Friday, May 25, 2018 from an automobile accident in Aneth, Utah. Max, son of Oralia Lala and Antonio Olivas, was born April 19, 1952 in Parkview, N.M. He is survived by his wife, Carmen of 46 years; and by his three children, Rachel Olivas, Carlos Olivas and Cristy Gomez. He...

May 23, 2018

Orren Anthony Simmons, of Snowflake, Arizona, unexpectedly passed away on May 23, 2018 in Show Low, Arizona. He was 59. Orren was born on February 16, 1959 in Cortez, Colorado to Arthur A. Simmons and Felicite E. Roalstad. Orren was a true Cowboy and friend to all. He drove a truck for many years for various companies. He is survived...

May 20, 2018

Adrian Van Nieuwal fell asleep in death May 20, 2018 with family by his side, at the age of 88. Adrian was born in Michigan on June 20, 1929. He will be dearly remembered for his love, kindness, patience, and good sense of humor! Wholeheartedly he loved his family and friends. Relatives from Holland fondly referred to him as the...

May 11, 2018

Jeanne Cauthen Smith of Cortez Colorado died Friday, May 11, 2018 in her Cortez Home. Jeanne was born in Albuquerque on June 6, 1928 to Katherine and John Cauthen. Jeanne was an excellent trumpet player at an early age and played in the Dolores High School Band. Jeanne graduated in 1948 from Dolores High all the while working for her...

May 9, 2018

May 8, 2018

Bennie Eldon Curtis May 13, 1936 - May 8, 2018 It is with sadness in their hearts that the family of Eldon (Ed) Curtis announces his death at his home in Egnar, CO. Eldon, born in Canon City, CO to Virgil and Cora Curtis was a man of the land, nature & wildlife. Family, hunting, camping, building, fixing and creating...

Apr 30, 2018

Virginia Nell Colbert, 79 of Buckeye, Arizona passed away on April 30, 2018. She was born on October 17, 1938 to the late Vernie and Frank Garcia Sr. in Waddell, Arizona. Virginia is survived by her husband of 60 years, Thomas Colbert, children Stephanie (Mark) Martinez, Bentley (Roma) Colbert and Marcus (Laurie) Colbert, brother Frank (Maria) Garcia Jr, grandchildren Stefan,...

Apr 18, 2018

Mary Lou Asbury of Cortez, CO, left this life April 18, 2018, after a brief illness, in her home. She was born December 4, 1933 to Carver and Louise (Ellis) Gunz of Kansas City, MO. She is survived by her sons Greg, of Helena MT, and David, of Ft. Collins, CO. She has four grandchildren, Sophia Asbury of Bismarck, ND,...

Apr 18, 2018

Jerry Lloyd Chadwick Born 6/27/1932-4/18/2018 Jerry has been a life-long resident of Montezuma County. He spent his early years serving our country and returned home to finish his life here. He was known for his dedication, hard work and wonderful sense of humor. He worked for City Market for many years and in his retirement served the community as a...

Apr 17, 2018

Brandon Austin Heath, 22, of Mancos, Colorado, passed away unexpectedly on April 17th in Buckeye, Arizona. Hes our handsome, blue-eyed cowboy with a million friends and a heart of gold, who would give you the shirt off his back. There wasnt a person that knew him who didnt consider him family. Uncle Brandon was a real life superhero. Every kid...

Apr 17, 2018

Joyce Lee (Nason) Decker of Mancos, 79, passed away peacefully in her sleep on April 17, 2018. She was a wonderful wife, mother, sister, and friend. Joyce was born August 31, 1938 in Andover, Massachusetts to Lewis Nason and Attley (Coolidge) Nason. Joyce was a graduate of Punchard High School in Andover, Massachusetts and graduated from the New England Baptist...