September 24, 2020
Shirley Janiece Kitchens
Shirley Janiece Kitchens
Shirley Janiece Kitchens has gone to fly with the angels on September 5, 2020, while in the care of hospice in Grand Junction, Colorado, with her daughter by her side. As was her nature to help others, her remains were donated to science. Her ashes will be released by close...
September 23, 2020
Lorraine Rose Marchesi-Coykendall
Lorraine Rose Marchesi-Coykendall
Lorraine Rose Marchesi-Coykendall, 90, of Cortez, died 9/13/2020, at Vista Mesa in Cortez, CO, Born 7/19/1930. Service will be held at a later date. Arrangements are being made through Ertel Funeral Home. To send condolences or to view the full obituary, log on to...
September 21, 2020
Sarah Jane Theresa Lobato (Jaramillo)
Sarah Jane Theresa Lobato (Jaramillo)
Jane was born September 18, 1945 in Cortez, Colorado, the daughter of Jose Epemenio and Bernice (Sanchez) Jaramillo. She passed away on September 11, 2020 at Denver Hospice at Lowery at the age of 74. She was a devoted member of the Catholic Church in Montrose, Colorado and...
Jewell Dean McGettrick
Jewell Dean McGettrick
Jewel Dean McGettrick lost his battle with cancer on September 12, 2020, in Tucson, Arizona at the VA Hospital. He was born on June 28, 1932, in Webb, Oklahoma, to Peter Michael & Jessie Barker McGettrick with siblings Dewayne, Vivian, Veryl, Garvin, Dennis, and Dale. Jewel...
September 18, 2020
William Leroy Hartley
William Leroy Hartley
William Leroy Hartley, 81, formerly of Cortez, CO, died 9/8/2020 in Kirtland, NM. Born 3/24/1938. William grew up in Cortez and attended schools there. He is survived by his wife Betty, daughter Susan, and sons Gary Hartley and Thomas Hartley. No service will be held.
Wilbur Earl Seevers
Wilbur Earl Seevers
Wilbur Earl Seevers, 70, of formerly of Cortez, CO, died 9/15/2020, in Montrose, CO, Born 6/15/1950. A service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Sat., Sept. 26, 2020 at Montrose Church of Christ. Wilbur married Cristina Peralta in 1974. Stationed in San Diego for 22 years, he retired...
September 17, 2020
Michael Bruce "Mike" Bowers
Michael Bruce "Mike" Bowers
Michael Bruce 'Mike' Bowers, 75, of Cortez, died 9/15/2020, at his residence, Born 5/6/1945. No service will be held. The family will hold a private service. Arrangements are being made through Ertel Funeral Home. To send condolences or to view the full obituary, log on to...
Elijah Tre' "Eli" Cantsee
Elijah Tre' "Eli" Cantsee
Elijah Tre' 'Eli' Cantsee, 19, of Towaoc, died 9/15/2020, in Cortez, CO, Born 1/12/2001. A service will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, September 21, 2020 at Ertel Memorial Chapel. Mr. Ermino Freeman will officiate. Interment will follow at Blanding Cemetery, Blanding, UT. Services...
September 15, 2020
Travis Denton Bertram
Travis Denton Bertram
Travis Denton Bertram, 39, of Cortez, CO, died 9/13/2020, in Cortez, Born 8/21/1981. Service will be held at a later date. Travis was a very talented carpenter and truly loved and cared about everyone he came in contact with. Being outdoors in the mountains of Colorado with...
Bruce J. Elliott
Bruce J. Elliott
Bruce J. Elliott, 71, of Dolores, CO, died 8/30/2020, at his home, Born 12/8/1951. No service will be held. He is survived by his daughter Tammy Wilkinson; son, DJ Elliott; and 4 grandchildren. For info: 302-525-9662
September 14, 2020
Michael David Gima
Michael David Gima
Michael David Gima, 77, of Dolores, died 9/12/2020, at his residence, Born 5/7/1943. 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...
Jess Walker Lancaster
Jess Walker Lancaster
Jess Walker Lancaster, 87, of Yuma, AZ formerly of Cortez, CO, died 7/3/2020, at his home , Born 4/14/1933. A service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, September 19, 2020 at Cortez Cemetery. Services are under the direction of Ertel Funeral Home. To send condolences or to view...
Sirandan Niven Lansing
Sirandan Niven Lansing
Sirandan Niven Lansing, 35, of Ismay, died 9/13/2020, at Mercy Medical Center in Durango, CO, Born 2/17/1985. A service will be held at 11 am Thursday, September 17, 2020 at Cortez Cemetery. Services are under the direction of Ertel Funeral Home. To send condolences or to view...
Raymond Charles "Ray" LeBlanc
Raymond Charles "Ray" LeBlanc
On Friday August 14, 2020 Raymond "Ray" Charles LeBlanc, loving husband and father of three daughters, passed away surrounded by his family just four days shy of his 70th birthday. Ray was born August 18, 1950 in Tooele, Utah the son of Louise Becker, a German immigrant, and...
Alan Lee Rule
Alan Lee Rule
Alan Lee Rule was supposed to arrive on September 8, 1969 but took his sweet time arriving many days later to his mother's discomfort at the old hospital in Cortez, CO. Ladies man, game slayer and outlaw, Alan made his last teasing remark September 8, 2020. He had a lifelong...
September 11, 2020
Eva Wilbur McGee (Foster)
Eva Wilbur McGee (Foster)
Eva Wilbur (Foster) McGee was born on a farm in Rocky Ford, Colo. on November 1, 1931 to Fred and Cynthia Wilbur. Eva loved being a part of a big family and enjoyed the company of her seven siblings her entire life. In high school Eva's family moved to Arriola, Colo. where...
September 9, 2020
Edwin "Leon" Gilliland
Edwin "Leon" Gilliland
Edwin "Leon" Gilliland, 84, of Cortez, died 9/8/2020, at his residence, Born 2/21/1936. A service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 15, 2020 at Cortez Cemetery. Services are under the direction of Ertel Funeral Home. To send condolences or to view the full...
September 3, 2020
Jennine Susan "Jennie" Walrod
Jennine Susan "Jennie" Walrod
Jennine Susan 'Jennie' Walrod, 61, of Dolores, died 8/31/2020, at her residence, Born 3/11/1959. 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 1, 2020
Janice Darnall Hutchinson
Janice Darnall Hutchinson
Janice Darnall Hutchinson, long time resident of Cortez passed away peacefully on July 6, 2020. She was 85 years old. The following is an edited version of a personal history written by Janice in 2002. Long ago, but not so far away, I was born on a farm ten miles north of...
Karen Lucille Norris
Karen Lucille Norris
Karen Lucille Norris, 76, of Cortez, died 8/31/2020, at Vista Grande Inn, Cortez, CO, Born 6/30/1944. 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...
August 31, 2020
PETER R. CARRBELLO
PETER R. CARRBELLO
June 13, 1921 - June 27, 2020 Peter peacefully fell asleep in death at the age of 99 on Saturday, June 27 at his residence in Oakdale, California. He was dearly loved, cherished, and respected by many who await to greet him when his God, Jehovah, resurrects him. Acts...
Shane Casey Murphy
Shane Casey Murphy
Shane Casey Murphy was born October 29, 1964 in Oceanside, California and grew up in Vista, California. After High School, he lived and worked in Vista. He moved to Durango, Colorado and lived in the Four Corners area for several years, finally moving north and settling in...
Norman Gregory Smith
Norman Gregory Smith
Norman Gregory Smith, 72, of Dolores, died 8/30/2020 at University of Utah Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah. Born 5/27/1948. Services are under the direction of Ertel Funeral Home. To send condolences or to view the full obituary, log on to https://www.ertelfuneralhome.com and...
August 28, 2020
Pauline Lou Dutchie
Pauline Lou Dutchie
Pauline Lou Dutchie, 54, of Towaoc, died 8/25/2020, at her residence, Born 7/7/1966. A service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, August 31, 2020 at Ertel memorial Chapel. Services are under the direction of Ertel Funeral Home. To send condolences or to view the full obituary, log...
