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Richard Ernst Obituary

Richard Harold Ernst, 73, of Dove Creek, Colorado, died 7/3/2025, at Southwest Memorial Hospital with his family by his side, Born 3/18/1952. A service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, July 11, 2025 at Dove Creek High School Gymnasium, a Memorial dinner will follow at the Dolores County Fairgrounds at 12:30 p.m. Arrangements are being made through 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 Jul. 8, 2025.

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Dove Creek High School Gymnasium

Dove Creek, CO 81324

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