November 11, 2019
Howard Duane Kirk
Howard Duane Kirk
Howard Duane Kirk, 78, was born in Cortez, CO on October 23, 1940 to Spence S. Kirk and Pearl Augusta (Coppinger) Kirk. He passed away September 29, 2019 at Southwest Memorial Hospital with his wife, Maxine, and daughters Kim and Cynthia by his side. His sister Shirley was...
November 7, 2019
Nancy Ann Eddy
Nancy Ann Eddy
Nancy Ann Eddy died on November 1, 2019 at the age of 89 at her home in Cortez, Colorado. She was born May 19, 1930 in Mancos, Colorado. She grew up in Mancos, and graduated from Mancos High school in 1948. Nancy married Neal Eddy on April 1, 1949. They spent the next 65 years...
Rovilla Ruth Ellis
Rovilla Ruth Ellis
Rovilla Ruth Ellis, 83, of Cedar Hills, UT, died 11/6/2019, at The Charleston in Cedar Hills, UT, Born 4/8/1936. A service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, November 16, 2019 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Mancos, CO. Interment will follow at Webber...
November 5, 2019
Joseph Edwin Arado
Joseph Edwin Arado
Joseph Edwin Arado, 90, of Mancos, died 11/3/2019, at Southwest Memorial Hospital in Cortez, CO, Born 6/20/1929. A service will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, November 7, 2019 at St. Rita Catholic Church. Reverend Pat Valdez, C.R. will officiate. Interment will follow at Cedar...
Linda Hall
Linda Hall
Linda Hall, 58, of Cortez, CO, died 10/26/2019, at Lutheran Hospice in Wheat Ridge, CO, Born 10/19/1961. No service will be held. in Urbana, IL. Linda was preceded in death by her father Norman Hall and mother Sherilyn Hall. Linda is survived by her siblings Tara Hall of...
Arthur Wayne Searcy
Arthur Wayne Searcy
Arthur Wayne Searcy, 77, of Cortez, died 10/23/2019, at his residence, Born 1/7/1942. A service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, November 9, 2019 at Cahone Church. Pastor Marvin Graves will officiate. Interment will follow at Cahone Cemetery. Military Honors will be performed...
November 4, 2019
Jack W. Winbourn
Jack W. Winbourn
It is with heavy hearts the Family of Jack W. Winbourn is saddened to announce his death on Sunday, October 20, 2019 at the age of 93. Jack W, was born on June 1, 1926, the fifth child to Walter and Nellie(Wigner) Winbourn in Cortez, Colorado. Jack joined the U.S. Navy in...
November 1, 2019
Vera Fleig
Vera Fleig
Vera Fleig, 94, of Mancos, CO, died 10/24/2019 at Vista Grande Inn. Born 11/16/1924 in Pittsburgh, PA. She and her husband Albert Fleig started their family in Pittsburgh, moved to California in the early '60s, and later retired to Durango, CO and then to Mancos where they...
October 30, 2019
Arlene Grace Espinoza
Arlene Grace Espinoza
Arlene Grace Espinoza, 66, of Denver, CO, died 10/25/2019, at St. Anthony's Hospital, Born 4/19/1953. A service will be held at 10 am Monday, November 4, 2019 at St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church. Reverend Pat Valdez, C.R. will officiate. A Rosary will be held at 6:15 p.m....
Arthua Donnalla Mitchell
Arthua Donnalla Mitchell
Arthua Donnalla Mitchell, 66, of Cortez, died 10/23/2019, at her residence, Born 9/7/1953. No service will be held. Arrangements are being made through Ertel Funeral Home. To send condolences or to view the full obituary, log on to www.ertelfuneralhome.com and click on the...
October 29, 2019
Byron Lehi Beecher
Byron Lehi Beecher
Byron Lehi Beecher, 56, of Towaoc, died 10/25/2019, at Southwest Memorial Hospital in Cortez, CO, Born 9/16/1963. A service will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, October 30, 2019 at Cortez Cemetery. Norine Silas will officiate. Visitation will take place from 3:30 - 5:30 p.m....
Toby Wayne Cuthair
Toby Wayne Cuthair
Toby Wayne Cuthair, 43, of Towaoc, died 10/25/2019, at Southwest Memorial Hospital in Cortez, CO, Born 10/6/1976. A service will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, October 31, 2019 at Ertel Memorial Chapel. Mr. Manuel Heart will officiate. Visitation will take place at the end of...
October 25, 2019
Shirley Ann Deer
Shirley Ann Deer
Shirley Ann Deer, 61, of Towaoc, died 10/22/2019, in Pleasanton, CA, Born 6/1/1958. A service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, November 2, 2019 at the Towaoc Recreation Center. Mr. Manuel Heart will officiate. Interment will follow at Towaoc Cemetery. Visitation will take...
Paul Heberton Gordon
Paul Heberton Gordon
Paul Heberton Gordon, born on August 20, 1964, died at the age of 55 on October 19, 2019 from complications related to Parkinson's disease. Paul was born to Rosalie and Richard Gordon in Prescott, Arizona. Raised in Skull Valley, Arizona where his parents owned Quarter Circle...
Robert Gerald Johnson
Robert Gerald Johnson
Robert Gerald Johnson, 80, of Lewis, died 10/24/2019, at his residence, Born 9/2/1939. No service will be held. Arrangements are being made through Ertel Funeral Home. To send condolences or to view the full obituary, log on to www.ertelfuneralhome.com and click on the...
October 24, 2019
Ralph Lynn "Jim" Mitchell Jr.
Ralph Lynn "Jim" Mitchell Jr.
Ralph Lynn "Jim" Mitchell Jr., 77, of Mancos, died 10/15/2019, at his residence, Born 9/26/1942. No service will be held. A potluck and gathering of friends and family will be held in Jim's honor from 2 - 5 p.m., Saturday, November 16, 2019 at the Baymont Hotel, 2279 Hawkins...
October 22, 2019
Casey Alan Zahorka
Casey Alan Zahorka
Casey Alan Zahorka, 50, of Cortez, died 10/17/2019, at his residence, Born 2/1/1969. No service will be held. Arrangements are being made through Ertel Funeral Home. To send condolences or to view the full obituary, log on to www.ertelfuneralhome.com and click on the obituary...
October 21, 2019
George Frank Phelps
George Frank Phelps
George Frank Phelps, 75, of Dolores, died 10/17/2019, at his residence, Born 1/8/1944. No service will be held. Arrangements are being made through Ertel Funeral Home. To send condolences or to view the full obituary, log on to www.ertelfuneralhome.com and click on the...
October 16, 2019
Johnny M. Gerbitz
Johnny M. Gerbitz
Johnny M. Gerbitz, 77, formerly of Mancos, CO, died 9/29/2019 in Prairie du Sac, WI. He was born 4/6/1942 in Mancos to Pamona ""Mona"" and John Gerbitz. Johnny went to Mancos High School before moving to Salt Lake City, UT where he attended college. He worked for almost 49...
October 15, 2019
Henry Don Lightenburger
Henry Don Lightenburger
The family of Don Lightenburger is grieved to announce his death on Wednesday October 9, 2019 in Dolores, Colorado at the age of 89. Don passed away from pancreatic cancer after bravely and courageously facing the disease. Henry Don Lightenburger was born on July 17, 1930,...
Wayne Albert Wancura
Wayne Albert Wancura
(Albert) Wayne Wancura departed this life Tuesday, October 9, 2019 on the family homestead, his home for most of his 86 years. Wayne was born December 20, 1932 to Wayne Albert and Myrtle Wancura, joining brother Frank and sister Mackie on the farm. Wayne graduated high...
October 14, 2019
Daniel C. Hinton
Daniel C. Hinton
Daniel C. Hinton, 70, of Mancos, CO, died 9/28/2019 in Mancos. Born 6/11/1949 in Phoenix, AZ to G.W. and Elsie (Elyse) Hinton. Dan served in the United States Military in Korea and Germany. He was known for his sense of humor and story telling. A kind and compassionate...
October 11, 2019
Andrew Robert "Andy" Logan
Andrew Robert "Andy" Logan
Andrew Robert 'Andy' Logan, 86, of Cortez, died 10/10/2019, at Bee Hive Assisted Living, Born 4/4/1933. A service will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, October 15, 2019 at Montelores Baptist Church. Mr. Vince Lopez will officiate. Memorial contributions can be made in Andy's name to...
October 10, 2019
Roland Janis Alksnis
Roland Janis Alksnis
Roland Janis Alksnis, 65, of Cortez, died 9/20/2019, at his residence, Born 6/23/1954. A service will be held at 12 p.m. Tuesday, October 29, 2019 at Evangel Assembly of God Church. Pastor Jeff McDonell will officiate. Inurnment will follow at 2 p.m. at Cortez Cemetery....
