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Tex Hurst Obituary

Tex Jasper Hurst was born Feb. 18, 1944 in Aztec, N.M., the son of Junial Boyd and Ocie Lee (Sexton) Hurst. He passed away at his Cortez residence on Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2012 at the age of 68.

In his free time, Tex enjoyed hunting, fishing and boating.

Surviving Tex are his children Jasper Hurst and Crystal Hurst of Cortez; his grandchild Santana Hurst; and his siblings Jerry Hurst and wife Leona, Wayne Hurst and wife Arlene, and Bonna Clark and husband Pat, all of Mancos.

Tex was preceded in death by his parents; and by his brother, Boyd Hurst.

Cremation has taken place and services will be held at a later date.

Arrangements are being made through Ertel Funeral Home. For further information or to send condolences, log on to www.ertelfuneralhome.com and click on the obituary section.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by CortezJournal.com on Feb. 23, 2012.

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