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Helen Leffel Obituary

Helen Angela Leffel, 74, of Cortez, died 11/15/2021, at St. Mary's Hospital in Grand Junction, CO, Born 10/8/1947. A service will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, December 2, 2021 at the Cortez Elks Lodge #1789, 2100 N. Dolores Rd., Cortez, CO. Inurnment will follow at Cortez Cemetery. A meal will be served after the inurnment back at the Cortez Elks Lodge. 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.

Published by The Journal on Nov. 19, 2021.
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May the love of family and friends carry you through your grief. My deepest sympathy, GOD bless you and your family.

Lillian Lujan

November 19, 2021

I can't believe the things happening this year. So many have gone home from this horrible disease!! My heart goes out to the Leffel Family. (He is God on the mountain & still God in the Valleys.) God Bless!!!!!

Lucy Bowen

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November 17, 2021

God be with the family at this hard time in life.. Helen was a great person that I was glad to call my friend. Love her family and give them my blessings.

Adina Sowle

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November 17, 2021

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