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Millie Medina-Mestas Obituary

Millie Medina-Mestas passed away Wednesday, August 7, 2019, in Pagosa Springs, Colorado. She was 47 years old.

Millie was born April 17, 1972, to Tony Medina and Sandy Medina in Cortez, Colorado. She grew up in Cortez and the four corners area was her home. She moved to Pagosa early in her adulthood, moved away for a time, but returned to be close to her granddaughter, Kali, and son, Greg. Kali was the joy of her life and her true passion; She was also a die hard Dallas Cowboy Fan.

She is survived by her son: Greg Griswold, granddaughter: Kali Griswold; parents: Sandy Medina of Cortez, and Tony Medina of Salt Lake City, Utah; siblings: Eric Garcia, Vickie Medina (Steve), Tony Medina, Jr. (Dee), and Ed Garcia.

She is preceded in death by a step-father: Filbert Gallegos and step-mother: Kathy Medina.

A rosary will be held at St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church, Cortez, on Friday, August 16, at 6 p.m. A mass will be celebrated on Saturday, Aug. 17 at 11:00 a.m. followed by interment at Cortez Cemetery. Millie Medina-Mestas

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Published by The Journal on Aug. 13, 2019.

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Lynn Carver

August 21, 2019

Sandy and family, I am so sorry for your loss Sandy!. What a difficult time. Friends and family mean so much and can help so much. I am sending prayers to all of you, stay strong !!!!! My sincerest love, Lynn

Sandra West

August 15, 2019

My sincere condolences go out to you and your family Sandy so very sorry for your loss prayers are with you God bless.

Terry Archibeque Wheeler

August 13, 2019

Sandy and family, my deepest condolences to you and your family. Prayers for you all.

Dorothy Lobato Delatorre

August 13, 2019

I am so sorry and heart broken to hear of your families loss Sandy, Ed and to the rest of her famila!! My Condolences to all of Millie's familia and freinds!! My heart goes out to each and everyone of you!! Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time! May God wrap his loving arms around each of you and give you all Comfort, and Strength!! Love yas!!!
May Millie R.I.P.

Dorothy Lobato Delatorre

August 13, 2019

I am so sorry and heart broken to hear of your families loss Sandy, Ed and to the rest of her famila!! My Condolences to all of Millie's familia and freinds!! My heart goes out to each and everyone of you!! Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time! May God wrap his loving arms around each of you and give you all Comfort, and Strength!! Love yas!!!
May Millie R.I.P.

Brenda Marquez

August 13, 2019

I am very sorry for your loss. Millie was a very nice person always with a smile on her face. She will be missed a bunch.

Dauvina Espinoza

August 13, 2019

Our heart and prayers go out to the family. ❤

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Rosary

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St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church

Cortez, CO

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Funeral Mass

11:00 a.m.

St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church

Cortez, CO

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