Ronald Albert 'Ron' Dedrick, 74, of Mancos, died 10/13/2021, at his secondary residence in Cortez, Born 3/3/1947. 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 www.ertelfuneralhome... Read More

Mina Lorraine Blanchfield, 69, of Cortez, died 10/9/2021, at Mercy Regional Medical Center in Durango, CO, Born 10/3/1952. A service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, October 18, 2021 at Evangel Assembly of God in Cortez, CO. Arrangements are being made through Ertel Funeral Home. To... Read More

Linda Evanoski passed away on July 20, 2021 in Loveland, CO after a long illness. Linda was born on November 18, 1948, in Cortez, CO to Irwin and Betty (Steerman) Matlock. Linda's family roots go deep in Montezuma County. The Steerman family were ranchers in the valley for decades... Read More

Joseph "Joe" Konyndyk, 96, of Mancos, died 10/10/2021, at his home, Born 6/23/1925. A service will be held at 10 a.m. October 20, 2021 at Ertel Memorial Chapel, 42 North Market Street. Services are under the direction of Ertel Funeral Home. To send condolences or to view the full... Read More

A party for Patricia "Pat" Schiess Redburn will be held on Saturday, October 16, 2021 from 1-3 p.m. at Montezuma's Mexican Restaurant in Dolores, CO. Pat passed away peacefully October 8, 2021, at her ranch home in Stoner, Colorado. She was born May 19, 1944, in Afton, Wyoming. ... Read More

Harold "Dean" Rogers, 62, of Cortez, died 10/3/2021, at his residence, Born 6/16/1959. 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 the obituary section... Read More

Louise Talk Begay, 81, of Towaoc, died 10/7/2021, at Mercy Regional Medical Center in Durango, CO, Born 3/3/1940. A service will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at Ertel Memorial Chapel. Interment will follow at Towaoc Cemetery. Services are under the direction of Ertel... Read More

Alvin Darrel 'Al' Springmeyer, 86, of Cortez, died 10/8/2021, at Southwest Memorial Hospital in Cortez, CO, Born 12/12/1934. A service will be held at 1 pm Saturday, October 23, 2021 at Cortez Cemetery. Arrangements are being made through Ertel Funeral Home. To send condolences or... Read More

Helen Minnie Friedrichs, 85, of Cortez, died 10/3/2021, peacefully at her daughter's home, Born 10/18/1935. A service will be held at 1 pm Sunday on November 28, 2021 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Cortez. Services are under the direction of Ertel Funeral Home. To send condolences... Read More

Freeda Pearl Stapleton, 80, of Flora Vista, NM, died 10/5/2021, at her residence, Born 3/2/1941. A service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, October 11, 2021 at Ertel Memorial Chapel. Interment will follow at Cortez Cemetery. Services are under the direction of Ertel Funeral Home. To... Read More

Ann Schmidt was born on March 27, 1926 in Bakersfield, CA joining two older brothers. The family ultimately settled in Rock Springs, WY where her father, George Schmidt, a graduate of Georgia Tech, was an electrical engineer. Ann's mother, Ethelyn Pike Schmidt, was working as a beautician... Read More

Patrick Mitchell White, 70, of Cortez, died 10/3/2021, at his home surrounded by family, Born 7/19/1951. A service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, October 9 at Rock Springs Church, 601 North Dolores Road. Services are under the direction of Ertel Funeral Home. To send condolences... Read More

Deanne' Joan Acott, 82, of Cortez, CO, died 12/6/2020, in Cortez, Born 11/19/1938. A service will be held at from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. Saturday, October 23, 2021 at 23720 County Road M, Cortez. Deanne' was a beloved wife, mother and grandmother. She treasured being with and sharing in... Read More

Deanne' Joan Acott, 82, of Cortez, CO, died 12/6/2020, in Cortez, Born 11/19/1938. A service will be held at from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. Saturday, October 23, 2021 at 23720 County Road M, Cortez. Deanne' was a beloved wife, mother and grandmother. She treasured being with and sharing in... Read More

Deanne' Joan Acott, 82, of Cortez, CO, died 12/6/2020, in Cortez, Born 11/19/1938. A service will be held at 3:00 to 5:00 p.m., Saturday, October 23, 2021 at 23720 County Road M, Cortez. Deanne' was a beloved wife, mother and grandmother who treasured being with and sharing in the... Read More

Edith Ruth Sherwood, 83, of Nampa, ID formerly of Lebanon, CO, died 9/25/2021, at Grace Assisted Living in Nampa, ID, Born 6/15/1938. A service will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, October 6, 2021 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, M Road Chapel. Interment will follow... Read More

Joan Mahaffey, 85, of Cortez, died 9/28/2021, at her residence, Born 11/30/1935. 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 www.ertelfuneralhome.com and click on the obituary... Read More

Jeffrey Allen 'Jeff' Wince, 62, of Mancos, died 9/27/2021, at Lutheran Medical Center in Wheat Ridge, CO, Born 4/13/1959. No service will be held. The family will have a private family service. Arrangements are being made through Ertel Funeral Home. To send condolences or to view... Read More

Ronald Alan Clark, 79, of Mancos, died 9/18/2021, at his residence, Born 2/13/1942. 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 section... Read More

Delaney Nalen Starr, 49, of Towaoc, died 9/24/2021, at Lutheran Hospital in Wheat Ridge, CO, Born 4/5/1972. A service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, October 1, 2021 at Cortez Cemetery. Visitation will take place from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, September 30, 2021 at Ertel Memorial Chapel... Read More

Joan Rose Conrad, 87, of Mancos, died 9/22/2021, at the Valley Inn in Mancos, CO, Born 10/21/1933. A service will be held at 11am to 1 pm, Friday, October 8, 2021, a Celebration of Life, at the American Legion Post #75 in Cortez, CO. Services are under the direction of Ertel Funeral... Read More

Funeral services for Jimmie D. Burton will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 29, 2021 at Mancos First Baptist Church. Interment will follow at Cedar Grove Cemetery. Military honors will be provided by the Veterans of Montezuma County. A visitation has been scheduled for... Read More

Phillip Charles Crowley, 73, of Sedona, AZ formerly of Eastland, UT, died 9/21/2021, at his residence in AZ, Born 9/26/1947. A service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, October 2, 2021 at Eastland Cemetery, Eastland, UT. Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Phillip Crowley... Read More

Daniel Joseph 'Dan' Hogan, 90, of Cortez, died 9/20/2021, at Vista Mesa in Cortez, CO, Born 10/1/1930. 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... Read More

Don Wesley McClellan, 66, of Cortez, died 9/21/2021, at the Valley Inn in Mancos, CO, Born 11/14/1954. A service will be held at 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, October 2, 2021 at Ertel Memorial Chapel. Please stop by the Celebration of Life any time between 1-3 p.m. to pay your condolences... Read More

Stephen Weatherford 'Steve' Gregory, 76, of Cortez, died 9/16/2021, at Presbyterian Hospital in Albuquerque, NM, Born 6/4/1945. A service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, September 30, 2021 at First Baptist Church in Cortez, CO. Pastor Marvin Graves will officiate. Arrangements are... Read More

Marsha Ann Moss, 77, of Mancos, died 9/16/2021, at Valley Inn Nursing Home, Born 4/25/1944. No service will be held. For further information please call Ertel Funeral Home at 970-565-3468 or log on to www.ertelfuneralhome.com and click on the obituary section. Read More

Robin Kimberly Frost, 32, of Towaoc, died 9/13/2021, in Cortez, CO, Born 9/14/1988. A service will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, September 21, 2021 at Ertel Memorial Chapel. Interment will follow at Towaoc Cemetery. Services are under the direction of Ertel Funeral Home. To send condolences... Read More

Helen Louise (Hatcher) Sheley went home to be with her Lord and Savior September 18, 2021. It is such a joy to know she's in the arms of Jesus. Helen was born in Jefferson, Texas October 17, 1932 to Vina and Sinclair Hatcher. She was raised and graduated school in Vivian, LA. After... Read More

Christol Lynn Seals, 44, of Cortez, died 9/10/2021, in Dove Creek, CO, Born 11/27/1976. A service will be held at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, September 25, 2021 at Joe Rowell Park, Dolores, CO. Meet at Joe Rowell Park in Dolores, CO to join the procession to the celebration at a special family... Read More

Deborah Ethel Darland, 69, of Durango, Colorado, died 9/3/2021, surrounded by family, Born 6/16/1952. A service will be held at 1:30pm on Sat., October 2, 2021 at Summit Church Durango. She is survived by her children: Bryan (Theresa) Oakes, Angelia (Brad) Cook, and Scott (April)... Read More

Bonnie was born on August 3, 1933 in Agra, KS to Irv and Freida Randall. She met Richard (Dick) L Davis in Wichita Falls, TX and they married March 3, 1951. They enjoyed a life in the Air Force until 1970 when they decided Dick should retire from the Air Force. They settled in Cortez... Read More

Ruth Alberta Saunders, 97, of Cahone, died 9/10/2021, at her residence, Born 2/6/1924. A service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at Peel Cemetery. Services are under the direction of Ertel Funeral Home. To send condolences or to view the full obituary, log on... Read More

Janice Elaine Barnett, 78, of Cahone, died 9/8/2021, peacefully in Cahone, Born 11/24/1942. No service will be held. For further information please call Ertel Funeral Home at 970-565-3468 or log on to www.ertelfuneralhome.com and click on the obituary section. Read More

Geraldine Brunk, age 91, passed away August 11, 2021 at her home in Cortez, CO She was born May 18, 1930 to Charles M. and Jesse K. Cooke in Phoenix, AZ. Gerald and Charles (Jim) Brunk married in 1947 and raised their 3 children in Phoenix until moving to Cortez in 1977. Her beloved... Read More

Richard Clay (Dick) Richmond (born June 12, 1932, in Trinidad, Colorado) passed peacefully at Vista Mesa Assisted Living Residences in Cortez, Colorado on September 6. A graduate of Trinidad State Junior College and Adams State College with majors in business administration and secondary... Read More

Frank Weaver III, 70, of Cortez, died 9/8/2021, St. Mary's Hospital in Grand Junction, CO, Born 7/10/1951. 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... Read More

Richard "Dick" Richmond, 89, of Cortez, died 9/6/2021, at Vista Mesa Assisted Living in Cortez, Colorado, Born 6/12/1932. No service will be held. To view the full obituary, please visit www.ertelfuneralhome.com and click on the obituary section. Read More

Fay Baker, 90, of Mancos, died 9/4/2021, at her residence, Born 7/16/1931. A service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 9, 2021 at Cedar Grove Cemetery. Visitation has been scheduled for Wednesday evening from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Ertel Memorial Chapel. Services are... Read More

Darlene Mae Whiteman, 58, of Towaoc, died 9/4/2021, at St. Mary's Medical Center in Grand Junction, Colo, Born 1/9/1963. A service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 8, 2021 at Shiprock Cemetery. Visitation has been scheduled for Tuesday evening from 5:00 to 7:00 p... Read More

Doris Jeanette Heart, 80, of Towaoc, died 9/3/2021, her residence, Born 2/7/1941. A service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 7, 2021 at Ertel Memorial Chapel. Interment will follow at Towaoc Cemetery. Visitation has been scheduled for Monday evening from 5-7 p.m.at... Read More

Vanita Ilene Warren, 97, of Cortez, died 9/3/2021, Madison House Assisted Living, Born 6/29/1924. A service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, September 10, 2021 at Ertel Memorial Chapel. Interment will follow at Summit Ridge Cemetery. Services are under the direction of Ertel... Read More

Floy Virginia Phillips, 82, of North Platte, NE, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 31, 2021 at the home of her daughter Brenda, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on September 9, 1938, in Beaumont, TX. She was the daughter of the late Luther Claude Morrison and... Read More

Andres "Andy" Miguel Sanchez passed away on December 7, 2020 in Cortez, CO at the age of 48. Andy was born on May 21, 1972 in Goodyear, AZ to parents Alana Bennett and Andres Sanchez. He was a talented mechanic, enjoyed working on electronics, and was gifted at fixing just about... Read More

Clayton Luther 'Clay' Watson, 58, of Dolores, died 9/1/2021, in Kendall, NE, Born 4/15/1963. A service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, September 11, 2021 at Ertel Memorial Chapel. The Celebration of life will take place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Services are under the direction of... Read More

Jeff was born in Honolulu, Hawaii to Charles and Karen Woods on May 11, 1964. He grew up as a military child getting to see many countries. He married and settled down in Phoenix, Arizona where he lived with his family until 2001. He and his family moved to Dolores, Colorado where... Read More

Milton Eddie 'Mike' Hunt, 75, of Mancos, died 8/27/2021, at his residence, Born 11/4/1945. 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... Read More

Albert Frank Penasa, 86, of Cortez, died 8/30/2021, at Beehive Homes Memory Care in Cortez, CO, Born 6/30/1935. A service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, September 3, 2021 at Ertel Memorial Chapel. Military Honors will be performed by the Veterans of Montezuma County. Services are... Read More

Daniel Eugene Simmons was born July 23, 1960 in Rolla, Missouri to William (Bill) Simmons and Pat L. Simmons-McClain. He passed on August 30, 2021. Daniel leaves behind his children, Daniel Simmons O'Neal, Judd Simmons, and Lane Simmons; his grandchildren, Monty O'Neal, and Tamrynn... Read More