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Neal Lapray Obituary

Neal Brian Lapray, 65, of Cortez, died 10/28/2023, at the University of Colorado Hospital Authority in Aurora, Colorado, Born 10/19/1958. No service will be held. Arrangements 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.

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Published by The Journal on Nov. 15, 2023.

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Carl Phelps

November 22, 2023

I worked on a mining reclamation crew with Neal summer of '96 in Telluride. He was a hard worker and skilled machinery operator. We had many adventures riding our motorcycles up Black Bear Pass every Monday morning to our mancamp at around 12,000'. I trusted my life with him multiple times as he operated a backhoe skillfully above my head with no room for error!
He was a man of few words but when he talked.. you listened. Shared many memorable nights around the campfires and working long days. My condolences to his family and loved ones. With all respect, Carl Phelps

Kim Lapray

November 18, 2023

I love you brother always and forever

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