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Richard Eugene Sharp

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Ertel Funeral Home

42 N Market St

Cortez, Colorado

UPCOMING SERVICE

Celebration Of Life

Sep. 12, 2025

11:00 a.m.

Ertel Memorial Chapel

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Richard Sharp Obituary

Richard Eugene Sharp, 96, of Cortez, Colorado, died 9/3/2025, at his home with loved ones by his side, Born 9/1/1929. A service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, September 12, 2025 at Ertel Memorial Chapel where a celebration of life will take place. Services are being conducted 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 Sep. 8, 2025.

Memorial Events
for Richard Sharp

Sep

12

Celebration of Life

11:00 a.m.

Ertel Memorial Chapel

42 N. Market Street, Cortez, CO 81321

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Ertel Funeral Home

42 N Market St, Cortez, CO 81321

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Rueben whyte

Yesterday

My condolences to the Sharp family and thank you Mr Sharp

Lorraine Boblitt

September 8, 2025

Both your parents touch my life in so many ways. Gene shared so much of his wisdom with me. I think of him so often. So sorry for your loss.

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