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. A service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, October 26, 2019 at American Legion, 320 N. Harrison St., Cortez, CO. Dan served in the United States Military in Korea and Germany. He was known for...
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....
Henry Don Lightenburger
Henry Don Lightenburger
Henry Don Lightenburger, 89, of Dolores, died 10/9/2019, at his residence, Born 7/17/1930. 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 7, 2019
Helen Nadine Crain
Helen Nadine Crain
Helen Nadine Crain, 97, of Cortez, died 10/6/2019, at her residence, Born 8/19/1922. A service will be held at 5 pm to 7 p.m., a visitation, Tuesday, October 8, 2019 at Ertel Memorial Chapel. The family will have a private graveside service at Dove Creek Cemetery. Memorial...
Gordon Keith Dennison
Gordon Keith Dennison
Gordon Keith Dennison passed away in his home surrounded by his family on October 4, 2019 in Dolores, CO. Gordon is survived by his wife of 60 years, Maxine Dennison; his three children and their spouses, Janet and George Ochoa, Mitchell and Denise Dennison, and Laurie and...
October 4, 2019
Donald Eugene Carver
Donald Eugene Carver
Donald Eugene "Gene" Carver was born March 13, 1937 in Cortez, CO the son of Donald Jefferson Carver and Georgia Roberta (Blair) Pyle. Gene passed away on Sunday, September 29, 2019 at Southwest Memorial Hospital in Cortez, CO at the age of 82. Gene had an adventurous...
October 3, 2019
Betty LaVerne Hill
Betty LaVerne Hill
Betty LaVerne Hill, 95, of Surprise, AZ, died 9/11/2019, at her residence, Born 1/2/1924. A service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, October 12, 2019 at Riverside Cemetery, Hotchkiss, CO. Mr. Gary Hill will officiate. Services are under the direction of Ertel Funeral Home. To...
October 2, 2019
Michael Lance "Mike" Reed
Michael Lance "Mike" Reed
Michael Lance "Mike" Reed was born December 26, 1947 in Cortez to Jack Omo and Jeanne Alice (Duncan) Reed. Mike spent most of his life in Yellow Jacket on his parent's farm helping his dad farm the ground. Mike graduated in May of 1965 from Montezuma Cortez High School and...
September 30, 2019
Freeda Alliane Hinton
Freeda Alliane Hinton
Freeda Alliane Hinton, 85, of Cortez, died 9/27/2019, at Vista Grande Inn, Born 12/22/1933. A service will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, October 2, 2019 at Cortez Cemetery. Pastor Marvin Graves will officiate. Services are under the direction of Ertel Funeral Home. To send...
Howard Duane Kirk
Howard Duane Kirk
Howard Duane Kirk, 78, of Cortez, died 9/29/2019, Southwest Memorial Hospital, Born 10/23/1940. 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...
September 27, 2019
Dale Allen Kell
Dale Allen Kell
Dale Allen Kell was born in San Diego, CA on January 23, 1954, to Gerald R. Kell and Stella M. Kell. The family permanently moved to Cortez in 1955 where they farmed in the lower south valley until the early 70's. Dale grew up with five brothers on the family farm. That time...
September 26, 2019
Florence Helen "Bossy" McEwen
Florence Helen "Bossy" McEwen
Florence Helen "Bossy" McEwen, 88, of Dolores, died 9/25/2019, at Vista Grande Inn, Born 2/24/1931. A service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, October 5, 2019 at St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church. Reverend Pat Valdez, C.R. will officiate. Interment will follow at Lebanon...
September 24, 2019
Inez Gutierrez
Inez Gutierrez
Inez Gutierrez, 83, of Cortez, Colorado, died 9/21/2019, Durango, Colorado, Born 4/4/1936. A service will be held at St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church, 28 E Montezuma Ave, Cortez at 530pm Rosary will be recited and 6pm Memorial Mass, both on Friday, Sept. 27, 2019 and a small...
September 23, 2019
Deborah Marie "Debbie" Uptain
Deborah Marie "Debbie" Uptain
Deborah Marie "Debbie" Uptain, 61, of Lewis, died 9/20/2019, at Southwest Memorial Hospital in Cortez, Born 11/28/1957. A service will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, September 25, 2019 at Ertel Memorial Chapel. Mr. Randy Jorgensen will officiate. Interment will follow at Lewis...
September 20, 2019
Daniel Raymond Wright
Daniel Raymond Wright
Daniel Raymond Wright died peacefully of cancer in his home on 9/18/19. He was born and raised in northern Michigan on 9/16/1948. Dan served honorably in Vietnam during 1967. Dan is loved and missed by his surviving family which includes his siblings, Monte Wright (Rhonda),...
September 18, 2019
John T. Greenemeier
John T. Greenemeier
John T. Greenemeier, 76, of Cortez, CO passed away September 14th, 2019. Born in New Jersey, he was the son of George Greenemeier and Marie Dirks, and brother to Paul Greenemeier. He moved to his beloved Colorado 60 years ago, and was proud to call Montezuma County his home...
Ginger Ellis Kingman
Ginger Ellis Kingman
Ginger Ellis Kingman, 82, of formerly of Cortez, CO, died 9/17/2019, in Denver, CO, Born 10/4/1936. Service will be held at a later date. in Tucson, AZ. She was able to stay in the home with family surround her at all times. She is survived by her sons Douglas (Karen) Kingman...
September 17, 2019
John Greenemeier
John Greenemeier
John Greenemeier, 76, of Cortez, died 9/14/2019, at Mercy Regional Medical Center in Durango, CO, Born 9/15/1942. A service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, September 20, 2019 at Lifeway Baptist Church. Memorial contributions can be made in Johns name to the Pinon Project at...
Bruce N. Jenkins
Bruce N. Jenkins
Bruce N. Jenkins was born March 9, 1943 in Little Rock, Arkansas. He passed away peacefully at home with his wife and family by his side on September 1, 2019 from LeiomyoSarcoma Cancer. He was baptized in his youth and was a believer. He grew up in Smackover, AR and Tullos,...
Rodney Clyde Vought
Rodney Clyde Vought
Rodney Clyde Vought, 65, of Cortez, Colorado, died 9/9/2019, at home, surrounded by family, Born 8/29/1954. Service will be held at a later date. He is survived by his wife of almost 40 years, Valerie; children: Jeff, Ashley and Trista (Preston) Heaton; grandchildren: Sierra,...
