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Curtis Gill Obituary

Curtis Lee "Curly" Gill , 90, of Cortez, died 9/29/2016 at Southwest Memorial Hospital . Born 1/3/1926.

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 a.m. on Tuesday, October 4 at Ertel Memorial Chapel. Memorial contributions may be made in Curly's honor to St. Jude's Hospital.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Journal on Sep. 30, 2016.

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Lavell

July 3, 2017

I am sorry for your loss Gill family. I wish I would have found information a lot sooner. My uncle Burlee Gill would have loved to have met his Uncle Curtis Lee. I never got to him either but may he Rest In Paradise.

Ed Reynolds

October 15, 2016

My life is richer for knowing such a good man. My condolences to the family.

Melissa Soden

October 12, 2016

What a great guy. R.I.P., You will be missed.

Sheila Sparks

October 4, 2016

I will always treasure your sweet fathers memories and his love filled smile. He worked with my Uncle Stuart most of his years in Cortez and was always part of our family. Many prayers and blessings your way.

Neil and Terri Jones

October 4, 2016

We are so sorry to hear of the passing of your Dad. He was a wonderful man. We will never forget his smile or sense of humor. Neil worked with Curly at Fraley's for over 25 years and considered him a friend. He will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Donna Small

October 4, 2016

I am so very sorry for the loss of your dad. He was always such a nice man. Always smiling and it made you smile when you were talking to him. Your family is in my prayers.

Cindy Cox Rash

October 4, 2016

Gill family so sorry for your loss. He will be missed. He was always smiling. Curly was a big part of our family before he met your Mom. He worked for my Dad Harold Cox. He was with us in Arizona and then to Colorado. We all loved him very much. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Kellie Martin

October 4, 2016

Sorry for your loss he was a great man and could always make you smile when you were down. He will be missed dearly

Lyla Steele

October 4, 2016

I'm saddened by the loss of this amazing man. Curtis has been a wonderful neighbor and friend. He always had a smile for everyone. My prayers go out to the family. Lyla Steele and family.

Cyndy Michaels

October 3, 2016

To all the family I am so sorry to hear of Curly's passing. I had the pleasure of working with him at Fraley's for 10 years. What a fine, fine Man, Husband & Father. Our friendship never ended after I left Fraley's. I would go visit him & Peggy or he'd stop by my house to check in on me. I'd go with him to get firewood for my house, now that was an experience! Hard to keep up with that man! We'd have a blast! What a great soul, R.I.P. Curly. God Bless!

Judi Bruns

October 3, 2016

Janice, One of the finest gentleman I've ever known. Will miss his monthly visits. Bless you for taking such good care of him when he needed your help.

Lee Gill

October 2, 2016

Hello this is Lee Gill's son we had our UP's & down's but he was a great man & he surely will b3 missed & loved rip Curtis Lee gill

John Vasquez

October 1, 2016

Michelle I am sorry to hear of your family's loss. I pray that God eases your sadness. Lean on each other for strength.

June Head

October 1, 2016

Janice & family of Curtis: Sorry to hear of the loss of Curtis. He will be remembered by many of us as a very special person who had to help you if he felt you needed it. Because of his kindness to others many of his friends will always remember "Curtis Gill".

Maxine Kirk

October 1, 2016

To Curtis's family. Curtis (I never called him Curly) was one of the kindest and most honest men I ever met. He was always so cheerful and no matter how much he needed, he always put the other person first. He was truly a "Gentleman an Scholar". We will all miss his good cheer, big smile and his great handshake. God bless you all in the sad time and Rest in Peace, Curly, you earned your place in Heaven if ever a person did. Sing loudly with the Angel choir!

Maxine Kirk

October 1, 2016

To Curtis's family. Curtis (I never calles him Curly) was one of the kindest and most honest men I ever met. He was always so cheerful and no matter how much he needed, he always put the other person first. He was truly a "Gentleman an Scholar". We will all miss his good cheer, big smile and his great handshake. God bless you all in the sad time and Rest in Peace, Curly, you earned your place in Heaven if ever a person did. Sing loudly with the Angel choir!

Dick and Paula Donahoo

October 1, 2016

Michelle, Randy, Lee and families ... We were saddened to learn of Curley's death. He was an honest and genuine man, and he was a great friend of my parents, Honk and Betty. He always found time to visit them and bring some happiness to their day. He will be be missed, but remembered. I'm sorry that I won't be able to attend his service because I'll be out of town.

Denise Wittwer

September 30, 2016

Curtis was one of the nicest people I have ever met. He was a favorite of my husband. The family is in my thoughts and prayers.

Monica Lacy

October 1, 2016

I am sorry to hear of your loss. Curtis was a kind man, who always had a cheerful word and a smile for everyone. He was such a nice man. Rest in peace Curtis. Praying for the family at this sad time.

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