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Donald Richard McKinney

1962 - 2024

BORN

1962

DIED

2024

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Ertel Funeral Home

42 N Market St

Cortez, Colorado

Donald McKinney Obituary

Donald Richard McKinney, 62, of Cortez, CO, died 12/22/2024, at Vista Grande Inn in Cortez, CO, Born 7/5/1962. No service will be held. Arrangements are being made through Ertel Funeral Home.

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Published by The Journal on Dec. 23, 2024.

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Susan Hoffman

January 3, 2025

My heart is broken on hearing of Rick's passing. He was my best friend when I moved to Durango in 1979. He was always there for me and when I moved away, we lost touch for a bit. When we got back in touch, it was like picking up where we left off.
Deepest sympathy to the family as they process Rick's passing.
Love you, my friend. Fly high and will see you again.

Debra McMichael

December 24, 2024

Im really sorry to hear of Donald's passing....I met him out at Vista Grande when I went to share my amputee experience with him, as he was facing amputation at that time....condolences to all of his family.....

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