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Michael Lewis Obituary

Michael "Joe" Lewis , 55, of Wickenburg, Ariz., died 5/3/2017 in Wickenburg, Ariz . Born 2/7/1962.

Services are under the direction of Ertel Funeral Home. To send condolences or to view the full obituary, log on to www.ertelfuneralhome.com and click on the obituary section.

A service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 13 at Mancos Valley Church (old Church of Christ across from Family Dollar). Interment will follow at Cedar Grove Cemetery. Memorial contributions are being received to purchase and plant a cottonwood tree in Joe's memory at Cottonwood Park in Mancos. Donations can be made to Four Corners Community Bank, 77 W. Main Street, Cortez, Colo. 81321, payable to: Perry Lewis for Joe Lewis Memorial Account.

Published by The Journal on May 10, 2017.
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So sad for your family's loss. Sending prayers for comfort and peace. Carol Scott

May 22, 2017

My deep sympathy to the whole Lewis family for the loss of Joe. I knew him as a teenager and as a thoughtful neighbor. May he rest in piece. May you take comfort from a friend who cares and know that having you as a thoughtful neighbor continues to be appreciated.

Mary Pirman

May 17, 2017

Prayers to everyone. So sorry for your loss. I was glad to have grown up with him and remember having fun in 4-H at the talent shows. He will be missed by everyone and I am glad to have known Joe.

Rick Randolph

May 13, 2017

Joe, you will be missed. I have memories of 4-H and square dancing, and of course school shenanigans. RIP

Paula Humiston Mitchell

May 12, 2017

Leslie and family, My deepest sympathy for your loss. Joe was always such a nice guy. It has been many years since I saw you both but I hear about you all from my son Nate when he would see you guys. I have good memories of Joe and Mike in Las Cruces. Joe lived with us for a little while. Then he meet you Leslie,you two were such a cute couple. Hold on to the good memories and your beautiful children and grandchildren. My thoughts and prayers for you,your family and his parents. Love, Marsha Martinez Sledge

Marsha Martinez Sledge

May 12, 2017

I am so sorry to hear of Joe's passing. I had not seen him in years but I still remember his humble humor and his great smile. I truely enjoyed his friendship, growing up.

Lisa Eason

May 11, 2017

So very sorry for your loss. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

Steve and Christie Williams

May 11, 2017

The entire Dotts Family sends their love and condolences to Joe's family. A more wonderful man you would look hard to find. Life will be a little more lonelier without you in it.

Janet

May 11, 2017

Joe and Donnie were both like brothers while we were growing up. I'm sure Donnie and I drove Joe crazy with the things we pulled at horse shows. He was always the big brother who tried to keep us out of trouble. There are no words to express how deep our sorrow is at this untimely and unfortunate loss. Our prayers and are with all of you.

JenniLynn Everett Lawrence

May 10, 2017

The Dotts Family

May 9, 2017

RIP Joe, You will be missed by many of your old gang at Mancos....

Paula Humiston Mitchell

May 9, 2017

Such sadness to hear this. Classmate of Mancos High School, Class of 1980. Joe was always a friend, one of the good guys. My heartfelt thoughts to his family.

Joyce Humiston

May 9, 2017

I remember Joe as a young man, he was such a nice guy. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Kelly Parker

May 8, 2017

There are no words of comfort that will heal the hurt in your hearts, only the promise that the many good memories you have shared will resurface as time passes.

Marjorie

May 6, 2017

I can't imagine what you are feeling now, but i want you to know all of you have my utmost sympathy

JoAn Brown

May 6, 2017

JoAn Brown

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