James Clinton Shaff II, 48
James Clinton Shaff II, 48, passed away in La Jara, Colorado on December 9, 2018. ... more
George Major Oringdulph Jr, 78
George Major Oringdulph Jr, 78 of Blanca Colorado passed away Sunday December 9th, 2018 at Parkview Medical Center in Pueblo Colorado surrounded by family. ... more
Liva “Leigh” Gonzales
Liva “Leigh” Gonzales, our beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend peacefully passed away in her home on December 9, 2018 in Aurora, CO. ... more
Norwon D. Emerick, 85
Alamosa resident Norwon D. Emerick, 85, passed away peacefully December 11, 2018. ... more
Mary Reba Crowther Christensen
Mary Reba Crowther Christensen was born April 24, 1926 in Sanford, Colorado, and passed away peacefully December 8, 2018 in Providence, Utah. ... more
George Herman Garcia, 59
La Jara resident George Herman Garcia, 59, passed away December 10, 2018 at the Conejos County Hospital surrounded by his loving family. ... more
Ralph George Curtis, Jr., 87
Alamosa and San Luis Valley resident Ralph George Curtis, Jr., 87, left this life on December 4, 2018, at the San Luis Valley Regional Medical Center in Alamosa, Colorado. ... more
James Clinton Shaff II, 48
James Clinton Shaff II, 48, passed away in La Jara, Colorado on December 9, 2018. ... more
George Major Oringdulph Jr. 78
George Major Oringdulph Jr. 78, passed away in Pueblo, Colorado on December 9, 2018.... more
Ronald M. Stobbe, 69
Ronald M. Stobbe, 69, of Creede Colorado passed away on December 3, 2018. ... more
Mary Lou Scott, 68
Mary Lou Scott, 68, passed away in Alamosa, Colorado on November 29, 2018. ... more
Maria Cervantes, 90
Maria Cervantes, 90, passed away in Alamosa, Colorado on December 5, 2018. ... more
Ralph George Curtis Jr., 87
Ralph George Curtis Jr., 87, passed away in Alamosa, Colorado on December 4, 2018.... more
Norma June Kirby Hurt June 24, 1931 - December 2, 2018
Our beloved mother, grandmother, and friend passed away in Mesa, AZ on December 2, 2018.... more
Jeremy Lee Roberts, 41
Jeremy Lee Roberts, 41, of Alamosa passed away suddenly on Saturday December 2, 2018, at Penrose Memorial Hospital in Colorado Springs. ... more
Amos Medina, 78
Longtime San Luis resident Amos Medina, 78, passed away peacefully November 30, 2018 in Colorado Springs, Colorado surrounded by his loving family.... more
Richard Arthur Cormier, 67
Manassa, Colorado – Manassa resident Richard Arthur Cormier, 67, died November 30, 2018 at the Presbyterian/St. Luke’s General Hospital in Denver, Colorado.... more
Mary Clorinda Martinez, 95
Mary Clorinda Martinez, 95 of Denver passed away on November 29 2018, in Denver. ... more
Mildred M. Lockhart, 90
Monte Vista resident Mildred M. Lockhart, 90, passed away December 3, 2018.... more
Jeremy Lee Roberts, 41
Jeremy Lee Roberts, 41, passed away in Colorado Springs, Colorado on December 2, 2018. ... more
Gary C. Mason, 71
Longtime Monte Vista resident Gary C. Mason, 71, died November 30, 2018 at his home in Monte Vista, surrounded by his family and under hospice care. ... more
Virginia Pearl Honeycutt 1942-2018
In 1886 Virginia Honeycutt’s Great Grandparents Homesteaded to Alamosa from New York. 56 years later, Virginia Pearl Honeycutt was born in Alamosa, CO to Walt and Alice Alsbaugh. ... more
Dr. Edmon (Ed) Adams, 76
Dr. Edmon (Ed) Adams, 76, passed away in peace with his family and close friends on November 25, 2018, at Evergreen Nursing Home. ... more
Alex J. Romero April 22nd 1938 – November 22nd 2018
Alex James Edward Romero was born April 22nd, 1938 in Los Sauces, Colorado and passed away November 22nd, 2018 surrounded by family at his home in Farmington, New Mexico. ... more
Maverick J Mitchell
Maverick J Mitchell passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on November 23, 2018. ... more
Alex Ernest Quintana, 99
Lifelong San Luis resident Alex Ernest Quintana, 99 and 3 months, passed away November 26, 2018 at his home. ... more
Paul T. Zimmerman, 87
La Jara resident Paul T. Zimmerman, 87, passed away peacefully in La Jara, CO on November 21, 2018. ... more
Teresita R Maestas
Teresita “Terry” Rosalia Romero Maestas was called by her Lord and Savior to her Heavenly Home at the ‘young age’ of 96 on Monday, November 26, 2018.... more
D.H. “Mac” McFadden, Jr. Parents: D.H. McFadden, Sr., and Anne Cummins McFadden August 27th, 1919 – November 22, 2018
Surrounded by his family, D.H. “Mac” McFadden, Jr., went home to his Lord and Savior on Thanksgiving Day. Dottie, his beloved wife of sixty-five years, their infant son, Robert Craig, and their son-in-law, Paul, preceded him. ... more
Brian Keith Winters, 51
Brian Keith Winters, 51, of Manassa Colorado passed away suddenly on Wednesday, November 21, 2018 in Alamosa Colorado. ... more
Arnold Espinoza Jr. 63
Arnold Espinoza Jr. 63, went to be with the Lord on Thursday Nov 22, 2018. ... more
Robert E. Sprouse, 69
Alamosa resident Robert E. Sprouse, 69, passed away November 21, 2018.... more
Eileen Patricia Sisemore, 93
Longtime Crestone resident Eileen Patricia Sisemore, 93, passed away on November 15, 2018. ... more
Glenn Charles Lovato, 79
Lifelong Saguache resident Glenn Charles Lovato, 79, passed away November 17, 2018.... more
Linda Lou Lowenberg Mondragon
Linda Lou Lowenberg Mondragon passed away on Friday November 16th in La Junta Colorado. ... more
Della Marie Sanchez February 1925 - November 2018
Long-time valley resident, Mrs. Della M. Sanchez passed away peacefully at home in the early morning hours of Thursday, November 15, 2018, regularly in the company of her beloved children. ... more
David P. Coats, 73
Blanca resident David P. Coats, 73, passed away November 18, 2018 at his home peacefully with his loving wife by his side. ... more
Elizabeth (Liz) Crawford
Elizabeth (Liz) Crawford passed away peacefully surrounded with the love of family and friends October 18, 2018. ... more
Juanita Maria Guttierrez
Juanita Maria Guttierrez was born in Las Nutrias, New Mexico on December 8, 1936 to Tomas Salazar and Isabel Salazar (Ulibarri). ... more
Linda Mondragon, 70
La junta former Alamosa resident Linda Mondragon, 70, passed away November 16, 2018. ... more
Kelly Sue Roybal-Sanchez, 49
Colorado Springs resident, Kelly Sue Roybal-Sanchez, 49, passed away November 8, 2018 at Penrose Hospital surrounded by her loving family... more
Juanita Maria Guttierrez, 81
Juanita Maria Guttierrez, 81, passed away peacefully in Del Norte, Colorado ... more
Frieda Romero, 91
Antonito resident Frieda Romero, 91, passed away January 6, 2018 at the San Luis Valley Regional Medical Center with her loving family by her side. ... more
Bertha Velarde, 60
Alamosa resident Bertha Ann Velarde, 60, passed away January 3, 2018 at her home with her loving family by her side. ... more
Chris D. Manzanares, 55
Chris D. Manzanares, 55, died January 2, 2018 at the hospital in Alamosa, Colorado. ... more
Xander Lee Shimamoto, 11
Xander Lee Shimamoto, 11, came into this world on March 29, 2006 in Pueblo, Colorado.... more
Vivian “Borrado” Noel DeLuna, 88
Vivian “Borrado” Noel DeLuna, 88, was born on May 15, 1929 and went to be with the Lord on December 31, 2017.... more
Erasto "Eddie" Velasquez, 76
Capulin resident Erasto "Eddie" Velasquez, 76, passed away December 29,2017.... more
Maria Ernestina “Tina” Mondragon, 80
La Jara resident Maria Ernestina “Tina” Mondragon, 80, passed away December 28, 2017 at her home in La Jara.... more
Eugene Franklin Gowdy, 75
Eugene Franklin Gowdy, 75, from Sanford Colorado, passed away at his home on December 29th, 2017, after an extended illness.... more
Lucy Ruybal-Valdez, 97
Antonito resident Lucy Ruybal-Valdez, 97, passed away on December 26, 2017.... more
Pablo Molina Anchondo, 87
Blanca resident Pablo Molina Anchondo, 87, passed away December 29, 2017 at the San Luis Valley Regional Medical Center with his loving family by his side. ... more
Doris “Pauline” Baxter Moore, 94
Doris “Pauline” Baxter Moore, 94, died December 27, 2017 in Del Norte. ... more
Mary Jane Gallegos, 85
Manassa resident Mary Jane Gallegos, 85, passed away on December 27, 2017 with her loving family by her side.... more
Lt. Colonel Randy Velasquez, 49
Alamosa resident Lt. Colonel Randy Velasquez, 49, passed away December 17, 2017 in Germany. ... more
Robert Harold “Fred” Frederick, 74
Robert Harold “Fred” Frederick, 74, passed away on December 25, 2017. ... more
Jeremy Lee Lucas Ruybal, 41
Alamosa resident Jeremy Lee Lucas Ruybal, 41, passed away December 21, 2017 at home surrounded by his loving family.... more
Jill Ann Dunn, 64
Manassa resident Jill Ann Dunn, 64, passed away in her home on December 22, 2017.... more
Ronald J. Pearce 81
Ronald J. Pearce 81, of Center Colorado passed away peacefully at home on December 21, 2017. ... more
Dr. Robert T. “Doc” Wallendorff, 86
Dr. Robert T. “Doc” Wallendorff, 86, of Rock Springs passed away on Thursday, October 19, 2017 at Deer Trail Assisted Living in Rock Springs.... more
Lucy V. Salazar, 90
Lucy Salazar, 90 well know and lifelong resident of La Jara passed away December 17th at San Luis Valley Health surrounded by her loving family.... more
Randolph “Randy” Mellott, 66
Lifetime Del Norte resident Randolph “Randy” Mellott, 66, passed away peacefully at home on December 17, 2017 surrounded by his loving family. ... more
Brian David Inglis, 32
Brian David Inglis was born to David and Cindy Inglis on November 7, 1985, in Colorado Springs, CO.... more
Cayetano Gutierrez, 90
Monte Vista resident Cayetano Gutierrez, 90, passed away December 16, 2017 at the River Valley Inn Nursing Home surrounded by his loving family.... more
Edith “Tommy” Davis, 90
Long-time Valley resident Edith “Tommy” Davis passed away December 12, 2017 at the Rio Grande Hospital in Del Norte, CO, surrounded by her family.... more
Felipe Jose Romero Jr., 64
Antonito resident Felipe Jose Romero Jr., 64, passed away November 30, 2017 at his home with his loving family by his side.... more
Martha Roybal, 79
Alamosa resident Martha Mary Ruybal, 79, passed away December 14, 2017 with her loving family by her side.... more
Kiyoshi Kay Shioshita, 93
Kiyoshi Kay Shioshita, 93, passed away at his home on December 18, 2017.... more
Ida Marie Sackett, 93
Alamosa resident, Ida Marie Sackett, 93, died December 16, 2017 at the San Luis Care Center.... more
Filemon “Lionel” Salazar, 66
Filemon “Lionel” Salazar, 66, of Alamosa went to be in eternal peace with the Almighty on December 8, 2017. ... more
Victor O. Martinez, 90
La Jara resident Victor Orlando Martinez, 90, passed away December 12, 2017 at the Rio Grande Inn Nursing Home with his loving family by his side.... more
Ellen N. Trujillo Villarreal
Antonito resident Ellen N. Trujillo Villarreal, 74, passed away December 12, 2017 at her home with her loving family by her side.... more
Dora M Garcia
Dora M Garcia passed away at her home on Friday, December 8, 2017 after a lengthy illness.... more
Charles Bud “Chuck” Sumner, Sr.,
Alamosa resident Charles Bud “Chuck” Sumner, Sr., passed away on December 10, 2017.... more
Eloise Peterson
Lifetime Conejos County resident Eloise Peterson passed away December 9, 2017 at the San Luis Valley Health Conejos County Hospital in La Jara.... more
Jeannette Tomlinson, 101
Jeannette Tomlinson, 101 years young, was welcomed home by her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on December 7th in Del Norte.... more
Wayne “H 11” Nelson Crowther, 84
Longtime valley resident Wayne “H 11” Nelson Crowther, 84, passed away peacefully on December 10, 2017 at the St. Mary Corwin Medical Center in Pueblo.... more
Nelva Joan Wade, 83
Nelva Joan Wade, 83, passed away at the San Luis Care Center in Alamosa, Colorado on December 5, 2017 surrounded by her loved ones.... more
Samuel Alan Hendricks
Samuel Alan Hendricks, 68 years old, passed peacefully at home on August 30, 2017 surrounded by his loving family in Austin, TX. ... more
Polinario Epifanio Lucero, 90
Antonito resident Polinario Epifanio Lucero, 90, passed away December 4, 2017 in his home. ... more
Beverly Jean Griffits, 85
Beverly passed away at the SLV Regional Medical Center Hospital surrounded by family and friends on Friday, November 10th, 2017.... more
Randy Allen Lucero, 60
Los Sauces resident Randy Allen Lucero, 60, passed away December 1, 2017 at his home with his loving family by his side.... more
Felipe Jose Romero Jr., 64
Antonito resident Felipe Jose Romero Jr., 64, passed away November 30, 2017 at his home with his loving family by his side. ... more
Kristie Ann Gallegos, 36
Colorado Spring resident Kristie Ann Gallegos, 36, passed away November 30, 2017 at the Conejos County Hospital with her loving family by her side.... more
Maria Ceobia Casias, 88
Antonito resident Maria Ceobia Casias, 88, passed away November 30, 2017 at the Evergreen Nursing Home with her loving family by her side.... more
Joe Melrose Bryan, 72
San Luis resident and Vietnam Veteran Joe Melrose Bryan, 72, passed away November 30, 2017. ... more
Mary G. Manzanares, 89
Monte Vista resident Mary Gloria Manzanares, 89, passed away November 28, 2017 at the Homelake Veteran's Center with her loving family by her side.... more
Mark Christopher Bustos, 51
Long time Alamosa resident, Mark Christopher Bustos passed away on November 25th, 2017.... more
Richard “Dickie” Gallegos
Dickie Gallegos, age 62, passed away on Thursday, November 16, 2017 in Denver, Colorado surrounded by loving family members. ... more
Cipriano “Cip” Mark Carrillo, 66
MONTE VISTA—Cipriano “Cip” Mark Carrillo 66 of Monte Vista, passed away surrounded by his loving family. ... more
Frank Leroy Leyba
Burial services for Frank Leroy Leyba will be held on November 29, 2017, with Burial Services at The Door Christian Church at 11:00 a.m. at 1300 West 12th Street, Alamosa, CO 81101.... more
Miguel Antonio Barela, 29
Antonito resident Antonio Miguel Barela, 29, passed away November 5, 2017. ... more
Arthur Ray Gurule, 60
Sanford resident Arthur Ray Gurule, 60, passed away November 21, 2017 at the Conejos County Hospital with his loving family at his side. ... more
Marie Angeline Medina, 80
Marie Angeline Medina passed away on November 18th at St. Mary Corwin Hospital in Pueblo, CO, surrounded by her loving family.... more
Ronald Myron Grider
Ronald Grider, age 89, a resident of Colorado Springs, Colorado, passed away on Tuesday, November 14, 2017. ... more
Wynell Wendy Torres, 54
Wendy Torres, 54, passed away November 17, 2017 while visiting her mother Judy Alcaraz in Blanca, Colorado.... more
Stuart Noel Robins, 61
La Jara resident Stuart Noel Robins, 61, passed away on November 1, 2017. ... more
Charles D. Austin, 88
REXFORD, Kan.— Charles D. Austin passed away Friday, July 14, 2017, at his residence in Rexford, Kan. at the age of 88.... more
Frankie Jean Groat Cornum
Frankie Jean Groat Cornum of Palisade, Colorado, formerly of La Jara, died peacefully November 3rd, 2017, at her home in Palisade, with her loving family at her side.... more
Herman “Eppie” Epifanio Trujillo, 78
Pueblo former Capulin resident Herman “Eppie” Epifanio Trujillo, 78, passed away November 10, 2017 at Parkview Medical Center in Pueblo, surrounded by his loving family.... more
Clarence Edward Holland, 68
Alamosa resident Clarence Edward Holland, 68, passed away in Pueblo, Colorado on November 9, 2017.... more
Maxine Heck
Maxine was born January 17, 1924 in Colorado Springs, Colorado to Claude and Irene Carl and Maxine went to be with our Lord and Savior on November 8, 2017.... more
Michael Douglas Drake, 68
COLORADO SPRINGS— Michael Douglas Drake, 68, died Friday, Nov. 3, 2017 at Colorado Springs, Colo.... more
John Paul Dufresne, 55
San Acacio resident John Paul Dufresne, 55, passed away November 7, 2017 at the Conejos County Hospital surrounded by his loving family.... more
Walter “Walt” Hammond Lamb, 90
Valley resident Walter “Walt” Hammond Lamb, 90, passed away peacefully on November 7, 2017. ... more
Richard “Dick” Lee Stephens, 81
Richard “Dick” Lee Stephens, 81, passed away at the Colorado State Veterans Center at Homelake on November 2, 2017. ... more
Connie Salazar Chavez, 90
Connie Salazar Chavez was born in Denver, Colorado on April 24, 1927 to Archie A. Salazar and Isabel "Babe" (Vigil) Salazar, and passed away on October 15, 2017 in Lakewood, Colorado at age 90.... more
George W. Kelloff, 96
George W. Kelloff, 96, passed away on Sun. Oct. 29, 2017 at home in Fountain Hills, AZ with family by his side.... more
Enriqueta Ayala-Arrellano, 59
Center resident Enriqueta Ayala-Arrellano, 59, passed away November 4, 2017.... more
Arthur Lawrence Rivale
Arthur Lawrence Rivale (69) passed away on October 30, 2017 in La Junta, Colorado. ... more
Joan Priscilla Dimmitt
Joan Priscilla Dimmitt (86 years old) resident of County Manor Senior Living Community in Sartell, MN passed away on October 27, 2017 at St. Cloud Hospital in St. Cloud, MN surrounded by family and friends.... more
Patrick Morris Colvin, 76
Alamosa resident Patrick Morris Colvin, 76, passed away on November 1, 2017. ... more
Nina DePriest, 80
Nina DePriest, 80-year-old Mooreland resident, died Sunday, October 29, 2017 in Mooreland.... more
Catherine Marie Espinosa, 71,
Blanca resident Catherine Marie Espinosa, 71, passed away October 31, 2017.... more
Stuart Noel Robins, 61
La Jara resident Stuart Noel Robins, 61, passed away on November 1, 2017.... more
Richard Edward Gallegos, 45
Life long resident of Del Norte Richard Edward Gallegos also known as “ Nuni & Richie” passed away October 28, 2017.... more
Marcelino R. Ramirez, 90
Alamosa resident Marcelino R. Ramirez, 90, Joined his beloved honey Helen in heaven on October 27, 2017 at his home under Hospice Care with all his loving family by his side.... more
Joseph S. Marez, 66
Antonito resident Jose "Joe Mamma" Marez, 66, passed away October 28, 2017 at his home with all his family and friends by his side.... more
Phyllis Leota Cody, 93
Phyllis Leota Cody, 93, passed away in Pueblo, Colorado on October 27, 2017. ... more
Charles Russel Baldwin
Charles Russel Baldwin passed away on October 15, 2017, at the age of 76, while under the care at Vistas Hospice in San Antonio, Texas.... more
Jose “Flaco” Alfred Miera
Center resident Jose “Flaco” Miera, 74, passed away October 26, 2017 at the San Luis Valley Regional Medical Center with his loving family by his side.... more
Dell Gates, 84
Del Norte resident Dell Gates was born October 23, 1933, celebrated his 84th birthday, died at the Rio Grande Hospital, and began his new life with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on October 25, 2017.... more
John "Jr." A Romero, 65
John "Jr." A Romero, 65, ascended into the gates of Heaven Oct 19, 2017.... more
Sally Marie Mortensen, 91
Sally Marie Mortensen, age 91, died Monday, October 23, 2017 at her Sanford, CO home where she had lived for 57 years.... more
Leonard Cordova, 58
Colorado Springs, former San Luis resident Leonard Cordova, 58, passed away October 16, 2017.... more
Minerva S. DeLuna, 86
Minerva S. DeLuna born on January 4, 1931 passed away and went with the Lord on Oct 23, 2017.... more
Berlinda Dora Madrid, 81
Berlinda Madrid, 81 years of age, passed into eternal life on Saturday, October 21, 2017.... more
Theresa Madril-Maes, 62
San Luis resident Theresa Madril-Maes, 62, passed away October 23, 2017.... more
Ann Sharon Johnson, 74
Antonito resident Ann Sharon Johnson, 74, passed away on October 24, 2017. ... more
Bersila Sanchez 96
Chama resident Bersila Sanchez 96, passed away October 20, 2017 at home, under hospice care, surrounded by her loving family. ... more
In memory of Leslie “Wayne” Jefferson
Leslie “Wayne” Jefferson, 92, died Friday, September 8, 2017 at Garden Valley retirement Village in Garden City.... more
Levi Steven Silva, 54
Levi Steven Silva, 54, passed away on October 19, 2017 at the Conejos County Hospital in La Jara, Colorado. ... more
Salvador (Babe) Garcia Jr. 88
Salvador (Babe) Garcia Jr. 88, of Saguache Colorado, passed away October 12, 2017. ... more
Eleanor “Ellie” Carson Labouisse
Eleanor Carson Labouisse died Oct. 11, 2017, in Kent, Wash., from cancer.... more
Cleofas Trujillo, 88
Del Norte resident Cleofas Trujillo, 88, passed away October 18, 2017 at the River Valley Inn Nursing Home with her loving family by her side. ... more
Gertrude "Trudy" M. Cordova, 81
Long time Del Norte resident, Gertrude "Trudy" M. Cordova passed away on October 17th, 2017 after fighting an extended battle of ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease).... more
Grace Eleanor Montano, 94
La Jara resident Grace Eleanor Montano, 94, passed away October 17, 2017 at the San Luis Valley Regional Medical Center surrounded by her loving family.... more
Virginia E. Valley, 67
Born in La Garita, Colorado on April 15, 1950, a longtime resident of Del Norte, Colorado, Virginia E. Valle passed away on October 14, 2017 with her loving family by her side.... more
Clarence Clyde Robinson, 79
Clarence Clyde Robinson, 79 of Hooper, Colorado passed away October 14, 2017 in Albuquerque, NM under hospice care with his loving family by his side.... more
Donald G. Smith, 85
Donald Smith, 85, beloved husband, father and grandfather, died peacefully in Santa Barbara, CA, surrounded by his loving family.... more
Josephine Ocana
While in Pueblo, Colorado, Mrs. Ocana entered into her heavenly eternal home where she met her husband, Gilbert Ocana.... more
Amadeo "Pete" Montoya, 76
Amadeo “Pete” Montoya, 76, entered heaven on October 13, 2017 surrounded by his loving family.... more
Salvador Garcia Jr., 88
Salvador Garcia Jr. 88, of Saguache Colorado passed away on October 12,2017.... more
Joyce Annabelle Garcia, 63
Joyce Garcia, Riverside, California, passed away on Saturday, October 6, 2017, after a lengthy illness.... more
Kathy Lee (Davis) Thompson, 70
Manassa resident, Kathy Lee Thompson died on October 13, 2017 in Alamosa, CO with family and friends by her side.... more
"Art" Ellis Brown, 89
Fourth generation Mosca resident Arthur “Art” Ellis Brown, 89, died October 11, 2017 at his home in Mosca surrounded by his family.... more
Harold “Babes” R. Abeyta, 83
Antonito resident Harold “Babes” R. Abeyta, 83, passed away October 12, 2017 at his home with his loving family by his side. ... more
Gladys Elaine Myers
Gladys Elaine Myers went to be with the Lord on October 8, 2017, at Windsor, Colorado.... more
Antonio "Tony" Ortega, 77
Monte Vista resident Antonio "Tony" Ortega, 77, passed away October 10, 2017 at the San Luis Valley Regional Medical Center with his loving family by his side.... more
Angelina Velasquez
Angelina (Angie) Velasquez, a longtime resident of Las Mesitas , Colorado, passed away on Saturday October 07, 2017 after battling dementia. ... more
William (Bill) Marion Jr.
Beloved husband, son, father and grandfather William (Bill) Marion Jr. of Montrose, CO passed away at home on October 5, after a fierce battle with cancer.... more
Leonard Wayne Leyba, 45
Monte Vista resident Leonard Wayne Leyba, 45, passed away October 6, 2017. ... more
Dr. Phil Bogner, 66
The location of the celebration of Dr. Phil Bogner’s life has been changed.... more
Anna Lee McGinnis, 91
Born Anna Lee Kuykendall to Harry and Mabel Kuykendall in Rio Arriba County at home in the town of Tres Piedras, New Mexico on May 18, 1926.... more
Margarito Villagomez, 95
Valley resident Margarito Villagomez, 95, passed away on October 10, 2017.... more
Arthur Ellis Brown, 89
Longtime Mosca resident Arthur Ellis Brown, 89, passed away on October 11, 2017.... more
Frank Leroy Leyba, 19
Monte Vista resident Frank Leroy Leyba, 19, passed away October 6, 2017. ... more
Scott Foster Erickson, 57
Well known Alamosa resident Scott Foster Erickson, 57, passed away October 7, 2017 in Creede, Colorado. ... more
Stanley James Bundy, 84
Hooper resident Stanley James Bundy, 84, passed away peacefully October 7, 2017 at the Rio Grande Inn Nursing Home in La Jara.... more
Delfina I. Jaquez, 90
Delfina I. Jaquez, 90, of Greeley, Colorado passed away on October 6, 2017 surrounded by her loving family.... more
Sharon Ilene Quintana, 66
Lifetime Monte Vista resident Sharon Ilene Quintana, 66, died October 7, 2017 at the San Luis Valley Health Regional Medical Center in Alamosa surrounded by her loving family.... more
Michael Andy “Pepino” Lara
Michael Andy “Pepino” Lara was born on March 13, 1964, and passed away on October 6, 2017.... more
Betty Ann MacLeod, 73
Betty Ann MacLeod, 73, died Sept. 30, 2017 at Memorial Hospital in Colorado Springs, CO.... more
Eddie Roybal, 76
Eddie Roybal left us to be with our lord and savior on October 4, 2017 surrounded by his loving family at the San Luis Care Center. ... more
Earl Ramon Martinez, 59
Ft. Garland resident Earl Ramon Martinez, 59, passed away October 4, 2017. ... more
Serafin Paul Casias, 78
Antonito resident Serafin Paul Casias, 78, passed away October 3, 2017, 2017. ... more
Loretta Lacell Harris (Claunch), 79
Loretta Lacell Harris (Claunch) ,79, passed away in her home in La Jara, Colorado on October 1, 2017.... more
Florence Mildred DeSautell, 98
Florence M. DeSautell passed away surrounded by family on October 1, 2017. ... more
Joe L Borrego 61
Joe L Borrego 61, of Del Norte passed away Saturday September 30, 2017 at the River Valley Inn. Joe was born November 28, 1955 to Casilda Armenta and Selso Borrego.... more
Ben Gallegos, 96
Center resident Ben Gallegos, 96, passed away September 27, 2017 at the San Luis Valley Regional Medical Center with his loving family by his side.... more
Robert "Bobby" Lee Duran, 68
Robert “Bobby” Lee Duran, 68, went to meet his heavenly father on Friday, September 22, 2017, in Farmington, New Mexico.... more
Verlin L. Clodfelter
Verlin L. Clodfelter, a resident of Alamosa, passed away on September 15, 2017 in Pueblo, CO.... more
Juanita Linda Martinez, 45
Monte Vista resident Juanita Linda Martinez, 45, passed away September 23, 2017. ... more
Naomi Elaine Elizabeth Ulibarri, 64
Alamosa resident Naomi Elaine Elizabeth Ulibarri, 64, passed away September 23, 2017 peacefully at her home under Hospice care surrounded by her loving family.... more
Elizabeth “Betty” Fransen, 96
Longtime valley resident Elizabeth “Betty” Fransen, 96, passed away on September 22, 2017. ... more
Frances Riker, 67
Alamosa resident Frances Riker, 67, passed away September 21st, 2017 at home surrounded by her loving family.... more
Arnold Gallegos
Parker former Alamosa resident Arnold Gallegos, passed away September 19, 2017 under Hospice Care in Denver.... more
Paula Rae Hensley, 75
La Jara resident Paula Rae Hensley, 75, passed away at the Conejos County Hospital in La Jara on September 21, 2017.... more
Lila Rose (Snow) Stefanik, 91
Lila Rose (Snow) Stefanik, age 91 of Forney, TX, passed away September 21, 2017. ... more
Albert Garcia, 93
Alamosa resident Albert Garcia, 93, passed away September 22, 2017 at Evergreen Nursing Home in Alamosa with his loving family by his side.... more
Albert Garcia, 93
Alamosa resident Albert Garcia, 93, passed away September 22, 2017. Arrangements are pending and will be announced through Romero Funeral Home of Alamosa. ... more
Paula Rae Hensley, 75
La Jara resident Paula Rae Hensley, 75, passed away at the San Luis Valley Health Conejos County Hospital in La Jara on September 21, 2017.... more
Florence Barbara Pauline Hardy
Florence Barbara Pauline Hardy left her earthly body peacefully on September 16, 2017 in Monte Vista, CO. ... more
Estella Eulalia Gallegos
Estella Eulalia Gallegos entered into the gates of heaven at the age of 88 years old on August 13, 2017, passing peacefully surrounded by her loving family.... more
Eduardo “Edward” H. Lopez
Eduardo “Edward” H. Lopez of Romeo, CO passed away peacefully at home under Hospice care surrounded by his loving family on September 21, 2017. ... more
Peggy June Dawkins, 77
Alamosa resident Peggy June Dawkins, 77, passed away at the San Luis Valley Health Regional Medical Center on September 20, 2017. ... more
Anthony Espinoza, 34
Alamosa resident Anthony Espinoza, 34, passed away September 17, 2017. ... more
Deva Marie (Calkins) Deen, 69
Deva Marie (Calkins) Deen, 69, passed away on Thursday, September 7, 2017 at her home in Pueblo West, CO, surrounded by her loving family.... more
Lawrence “Larry” Jerry Hanel, 72
Lawrence “Larry” Jerry Hanel, 72, passed away in his home in Alamosa, Colorado on Friday, September 15, 2017. ... more
Sherrie Dianne Maule
Sherrie Dianne Maule passed away September 7, 2017 following a brief illness. ... more
Rev. Paul R. LeVan, 86
Rev. Paul R. LeVan, age 86, of Erie, formerly of North East, died on Saturday September 9, 2017 at UMPC Hamot. ... more
Josiah Leo Vigil, infant
Alamosa resident Josiah Leo Vigil, infant, passed away September 17, 2017.... more
Leona Christensen, 88
Alamosa resident Leona Christensen, 88, died September 17, 2017 at the San Luis Care Center in Alamosa. ... more
Frances E. Gonzales, 91
Our beloved mother, Frances E. Gonzales, peacefully passed away Saturday, September 16, 2017 in her home, surrounded by loved ones. ... more
Steve Rael
It is with great sadness that the family of Steve Rael announces his passing on Saturday, September 2, 2017 at the age of 69 years.... more
Dr. Phil Bogner, 66
Del Norte resident, Dr. Phil Bogner, 66, passed away in his home on Saturday, September 2, 2017.... more
Franklin Jay Christensen, 85
Longtime valley resident Franklin Jay Christensen, 85, passed away on September 12, 2017. ... more
Margaret Davis, 93
Margaret Alice Fletcher Davis, passed away September 11, 2017 at The Bridge at Alamosa assisted living facility. ... more
Deva Marie (Calkins) Deen, 69
Deva Marie (Calkins) Deen, 69, passed away on Thursday, September 7, 2017 at her home in Pueblo West, CO, surrounded by her loving family.... more
Jose J Martinez, 31
Jose J Martinez, 31 better known as “Jozey” or “Jozey Whales” passed away September 9, 2017. ... more
Naomi Pena, 27
Monte Vista resident Naomi Pena, 27, passed away September 10, 2017 at the Penrose Medical Center in Colorado Springs with her family by her side.... more
Marvin Lee Kennedy
Marvin Lee Kennedy was born in Matador, Texas on Sept. 30, 1931, and passed away on September 9, 2017.... more
Ronald “Ron” William Ruybal
At the age of 61, Ron, who lived in Monte Vista, Colorado, was diagnosed with ALS and passed away to be with family and loved ones on September 8, 2017.... more
Andrew Jacob Gurule, 33
Andrew Jacob Gurule, 33, passed away August 23, 2017 at St. Mary Corwin Hospital in Pueblo, Colorado.... more
Jami Kenison
Jami Louise Prestwich Kenison, 37, of Ammon, Idaho, passed away September 9, 2017, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center in Idaho Falls, Idaho, after a valiant struggle with cancer.... more
Jerry Leroy Smith, 73
Jerry Leroy Smith, 73, passed away in La Jara, Colorado on September 9, 2017. ... more
Doug Harris, 62
DOUG HARRIS, 62, died unexpectedly from a massive heart attack on Monday, August 21st, 2017.... more
Edna T. Reason
Longtime Del Norte resident Edna T. Reason passed away on September 4, 2017. ... more
David Lynn Foote January 23, 1961 – August 29, 2017
David Lynn Foote, 56, of Greeley, CO was a son, brother, family member, co-worker and trusted friend. ... more
Jacquland Theresa (Jackie) Manzanares, 70
Lifelong Monte Vista resident Jacquland Theresa (Jackie) Manzanares passed away on Aug. 17, 2017.... more
Mark Howard Crowther, 71
Longtime Sanford resident Mark Howard Crowther, 71, passed away at the Joni Fair Hospice House in Pueblo, Colorado, surrounded by family on Monday, August 28, 2017.... more
Mary Irene Betty Farber, 90
Mary Irene Betty Farber, 90, passed away peacefully on August 16, 2017.... more
Samuel Jacob Seger
Sam passed away on August 23, 2017 at his home in Monte Vista under the care of hospice and surrounded by his family at the age of 1 month and 11 days old.... more
Steven W. Nies, 68
Steven W. Nies, age 68, resident of Michigan, ND, and Mesa, AZ died Tuesday, August 22, 2017 at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, ND.... more
Art Alsbaugh, 76
Art was born on February 3, 1941 in Alamosa, Colorado to Walter and Alice Alsbaugh.... more
Jose Gilbert Maestas, 88
Monte Vista resident Jose Gilbert Maestas, 88, passed away August 24, 2017.... more
Andrew Jacob Gurule, 33
Antonito resident Andrew Jacob Gurule, 33, passed away August 24, 2017. ... more
Constance Moreland Cox
Connie passed away August 19, 2017 at the Sangre de Cristo hospice in Pueblo. ... more
Charlotte Huntley Orth
Charlotte Huntley Orth passed away at the San Luis Valley Health Regional Medical Center in Alamosa from injuries in an auto accident on August 9, 2017.... more
Claudine Jim, 51
Alamosa resident Claudine Jim, 51, passed away August 20, 2017 at her home in Alamosa with her loving daughter by her side.... more
Francisco Ramos Avila, 81
Alamosa resident Francisco Ramos Avila, 81, passed away August 18, 2017 at the San Luis Valley Regional Medical Center with his loving family by his side.... more
Robert Albert Owens, 84
In Mesa, Arizona, surrounded by family, Alamosa, Colorado resident Robert Albert Owens entered into his final resting place with the Lord on August 18, 2017.... more
Canuto Felipe Cordova, 71
La Jara resident Canuto Felipe Cordova, 71, passed away August 17, 2017 at the Conejos County Hospital with his loving family by his side. ... more
Isabel Aguilar, 84
A celebration of the life of Isabel Aguilar, 84 year old Buffalo Wyoming resident who passed away quietly surrounded by family at the Agape Manor early Monday morning will be held Friday, August 25th at 2:00 p.m. at Agape Manor with Kent Waugh officiating.... more
Virginia Shirley Malouff, 88
Longtime Alamosa resident Virginia Shirley Malouff, 88, passed away on August 16, 2017.... more
June Brady Hunter, 92
June Brady Hunter, 92, passed away at the Conejos County Hospital, La Jara, Colorado, on August 10, 2017 of natural age causes.... more
LeRoy "Ray" Ramon Gallegos, 77
Saguache resident LeRoy “Ray” Ramon Gallegos, 77, passed away August 10, 2017 at St. Mary Corwin Medical Center in Pueblo with his loving family by his side. ... more
Rafelita L. Flores
Rafelita L. Flores born in Antonito, Colorado March 9, 1915 and passed August 10, 2017. ... more
Gary W. Ramey, 70
Gary W. Ramey, 70, Sanford resident, lost his courageous battle with brain cancer on August 2, 2017. ... more
Lois A. Heikes, 80
Lois Arlene Heikes, 80, of Canon City, Colorado, daughter of George and Cecil Slankard was born on July 30, 1937 in Greenwood Community (Ottawa), Kansas and passed away at home on August 8, 2017.... more
Walter L. Heikes, 82
Walter Lee Heikes, 82, of Canon City, Colorado, son of Milbern and Georgia Heikes was born on December 21, 1934 in LaVeta, Colorado and passed away at home on August 4, 2017 from pancreatic cancer.... more
Frank Reed Cornum
Frank Reed Cornum of Anaheim, California, formerly of Sanford, died peacefully Wednesday, August 2nd, 2017, at his home in Anaheim.... more
Deborah Kay Hartmann, 69
Lifelong resident of Alamosa Deborah Kay Hartmann, 69 passed away peacefully August 10, 2017 at the San Luis Valley Regional Medical Center in Alamosa. ... more
Helen Comstock Myers, 98
Our always constant and reliable North Star has become our eternal flame. Helen Comstock Myers celebrated her 98th birthday on April 14 and passed away peacefully on August 4, 2017 in her own home with loving family present.... more
Perry Roy Harlan
Perry Roy Harlan passed away June 12, 2017. He was born outside Creede, CO on October 10, 1957.... more
Eduardo Navor Rascón Jr.
Born March 12, 1990 to Eduardo Sr. and Joy Rascón in Del Norte, Co. Eduardo left this world on August 5, 2017.... more
Barney Cruz, IV, 27
Barney Cruz, IV, age 27, from Seguin, Texas, who recently enjoyed living in Austin, Texas, passed away on July 28, 2017 in a hiking accident in Colorado. ... more
Sadako Hayashida, 96
Memorial services for the late Sadako Hayashida, 96-year-old, Hawaii born long time resident of Blanca, Colorado, who passed away on August 3, 2017, will be held on Friday, August 11, 2 p.m.... more
David De Herrera
David De Herrera passed away Thursday, July 20, 2017 surrounded by his loving family.... more
Virginia Marie Sylvester, 71
Antonito resident, Virginia Sylvester, passed away on June 28, 2017 of an inoperable brain tumor. ... more
Lois Jean Cook, 68
Alamosa resident Lois Jean Cook, 68, passed away July 19, 2017 at St. Anthony's Hospital in Denver with her loving family at her side.... more
Donna Deon Daniels, 90
Longtime Sanford resident Donna Deon Daniels, 90, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, July 30, 2017. ... more
Nicolas (Nick) T. Espinoza, 78
Nicolas (Nick) T. Espinoza a native of Guadalupe, CO passed away on July 28, 2017, the son of Abel and Margaret Espinoza. ... more
Amy E. (Richards) Bauer, 95
We would like to take this opportunity to announce the departure of Amy Bauer on Heavenly Flight 101, first class seat 1-A. ... more
Jose Valdamar Lopez, 85
Alamosa former Antonito/Colorado Springs resident Jose Valdamar Lopez, 85, passed away peacefully July 31, 2017 at the Evergreen Nursing Home with his loving family right by his side... more
Louisa G. Olivas, 89
A Vigil Service with Recitation of the Rosary for Louisa G. Olivas will be held on Thursday, August 3, 2017 at 7 p.m.... more
Dr. C.W. (“Doc”) Hinkley, 92
Dr. C.W. (“Doc”) Hinkley, 92, passed away peacefully on July 10, 2017 in Scottsdale, AZ after a brief illness. ... more
Martha Maria Lucero, 86
Antonito resident Martha Maria Lucero, 86, passed away July 27, 2017 at St. Mary Corwin Medical Center in Pueblo, with her loving family by her side. ... more
Ruth Mary Archuleta, 84
Longtime valley resident Ruth Mary Archuleta, 84, passed away on July 26, 2017. ... more
Clarence “Cotton” Alfred Walstrom, 88
Alamosa — Clarence “Cotton” Alfred Walstrom, 88, passed away peacefully in his home on July 27, 2017. ... more
Eileen Eleanor Burt
Lifelong Alamosa resident, Eileen Eleanor (Hansen) Burt, 83, passed away July 23, 2017.... more
Caryl Heersink, 63
Surrounded by her loving family, Caryl Heersink, 63, passed away late into the evening of July 25th ending her suffering with ALS.... more
Roy McConnell, Jr., 93
Longtime Monte Vista resident Roy McConnell, Jr., 93, passed away on July 26, 2017.... more
Vivian Kay Clark, 68
Longtime Del Norte resident Vivian Kay Clark, 68, passed away on July 19, 2017. ... more
Phyllis Goettsch, 77
Longtime Alamosa resident and educator Phyllis Goettsch, 77, died July 22, 2017 at her home in Alamosa under hospice care.... more
Mary Ann Patrick
Mary Ann Patrick, Albuquerque, N.M., passed away July 14, 2017, the day before her 74th birthday. ... more
Dr. Hugh A. “Bud” Haller, D.V.M., 83
Dr. Hugh A. “Bud” Haller, D.V.M., 83, of Rito Alto Ranch, Moffat, died January 31, 2017 at his home near Moffat in Saguache County, Colorado. ... more
Vivian Kay Clark, 68
Longtime Del Norte resident Vivian Kay Clark, 68, passed away on July 19, 2017.... more
Loyda P. Martinez, 83
Antonito resident Loyda P. Martinez, 83, passed away July 19, 2017 at the Conejos County Hospital under Hospice Care with her loving family by her side.... more
Adam Ostrega
Adam Ostrega passed away on July 17, 2017, at the Rio Grande Hospital in Del Norte, Colorado. ... more
Thomas Lee Hatfield, 42
Alamosa resident Thomas Lee Hatfield, 42, passed away June 28, 2017. He was born July 19, 1974.... more
Philbert “Phil” Ruybalid
Philbert “Phil” Ruybalid of Wilsonville, OR, entered peacefully into rest at Legacy Meridian Hospital in Tualatin, OR, surrounded by family on June 28th, 2016.... more
Peggy Lou Tubbs, 80
Valley resident Peggy Lou Tubbs, 80, passed away In Alamosa, Colorado on May 6, 2017. ... more
Elias C. Montoya, 79
Del Norte resident Elias C. Montoya, 79, passed away July 16, 2017 at the Rio Grande Hospital in Del Norte with his loving family by his side.... more
Edward L. Gallegos, 73
Olathe, Colorado resident, Edward L. Gallegos, passed away on Thursday, July 13, 2017 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Grand Junction, Colorado.... more
Claudia Bollwinkle, 68
San Luis resident Claudia Bollwinkle, 68, passed away July 16, 2017. ... more
Aspen Ranee Pauley, 18
Aspen Ranee Pauley was born in Alamosa CO on 5/12/99 to Brian and Lynda Pauley.... more
Mary Lynn (Ma) Trujillo
Mary Lynn (Ma) Trujillo passed away on Sunday, July 2, 2017 in Denver, Colorado. ... more
Ken Carpenter
Fanfare of life party to commemorate Ken Carpenter’s wonderful life, achievements and adventures will be held on July 29, 2017, ... more
David Russell McCallister
David Russell McCallister was born April 21, 1930 in Del Norte, Colorado to Vernon Cook McCallister, Sr. and Sylvia Irene Spangler.... more
Genevieve “Genny” Lentz Basler, 77
Genevieve “Genny” Lentz Basler, 77, died June 19, 2017, after being involved in a car accident on Highway 160 just west of Monte Vista, Colorado.... more
Andy Martinez, 36
Longtime Capulin resident Andy Martinez, 36, passed away on July 8, 2017. ... more
Carolyn Mell Allison Deeg, 86
Monte Vista resident Carolyn Mell Allison Deeg, 86, passed away peacefully at her daughter’s home in Mosca July 11, 2017.... more
Jose Ramon Muniz, 76
Jose Ramon Muniz passed away at his home on June 15, 2017 after a long illness.... more
Peggy Jo Lucero, 58
Antonito resident Peggy Jo Lucero, 58, passed away July 7, 2017 at the SLV Regional Medical Center in Alamosa, Colo.... more
Errol E. Ryland
Errol E. Ryland of Steamboat Springs, Colorado, passed away on July 4, 2017. ... more
Martha Amie Martinez, 79
Martha Amie Martinez, 79 of Fairplay Colorado, went home to be with the Lord on June 29, 2017. ... more
David Allen Buckley, 70
Longtime Alamosa resident David Allen Buckley, 70, passed away on July 4, 2017.... more
Mario Chavez-Villareal, 62
Longtime valley resident Mario Chavez-Villareal, 62, passed away on July 3, 2017.... more
Debra Susan Seaberg
Debra Susan Seaberg passed away peacefully in her sleep at home last April.... more
Nicholas Ryan Wolfe, 32
Nicholas Ryan Wolfe, 32, former resident of Monte Vista, CO was set free on June 30, 2017.... more
Anne Elaine McKean
Anne Elaine McKean, a long-time resident of Alamosa, Colorado, passed away at Evergreen Nursing Home on June 27, 2017 after a lengthy illness. ... more
Azucena Paredes-Valenzuela, 20
Denver former Alamosa resident Azucena Paredes-Valenzuela 20, passed away June 21, 2017 in Denver.... more
Fernando Leroy Rivera, 73
Fernando Leroy Rivera was born in Romeo, Colo. on Dec. 15, 1943 and died on Feb. 13, 2017 in Seattle, Wash.... more
Mary Jo (Vaughn) Owens-Knapp, 89
Mary Jo (Vaughn) Owens-Knapp, 89, passed on June 23, 2017 at home in Mesa, Arizona, from complications of COPD. ... more
Shirley Maxine Dees, 70
Valley resident Shirley Maxine Dees, 70, passed away on June 19, 2017.... more
David L. Haskin, 60
David L. Haskin went to be with his Lord and Savior on June 21, 2017 in Center, Colorado.... more
Bertie Hosselkus, 88
Longtime resident of Creede, Colorado, Bertie Hosselkus, 88, passed away June 23, 2017 at Villa Manor Care Center in Lakewood, Colorado.... more
Ronald “Butcher” Longchamps, 75
Manassa resident Ronald “Butcher” Longchamps, 75, passed away at his home June 20, 2017 after a long illness.... more
Pauline Virginia Lopez, 88
Pauline Virginia Lopez, age 88, passed away Wednesday, June 14, 2017.... more
Scott Floyd Watkins, 52
Del Norte – Scott Floyd Watkins, 52, passed away in his home on June 22, 2017.... more
Howard Victor White, 56
Monte Vista resident Howard Victor White, 56, passed away June 20, 2017.... more
Lucy Atencio, 80
La Jara resident Lucy Atencio, 80, passed away June 21, 2017 at the Rio Grande Inn Nursing Home with her loving family by her side.... more
Eloisa Chacon Deherrera
Burial Mass for Eloisa Chacon Deherrera will be held at 11:00 a.m. at St. Theresa in Manassa. ... more
Jose Adelberto Velasquez
Jose Adelberto Velasquez of Capulin, Colorado passed away on June 20, 2017. ... more
Roberto A. DeLuna “Beto”, 86
Longtime Alamosa resident Roberto A. DeLuna “Beto”, 86, left us to be with the lord on June 18th, 2017 at St. Anthony Hospital in Lakewood, CO with his family by his side.... more
Douglas Alan Brady, 52
It is with great sadness & broken hearts that we announce the passing of Douglas Alan Brady, 52, June 19, 2017. ... more
Loreta Jean Adams “Jean” October 1, 1917 – June 18,2017
Jean Adams was born Loreta Jean Groom at the family home in Gentry County Missouri located outside Darlington, Missouri on October 1, 1917 to Frank and Lara Groom. ... more
Howard Victor White, 56
Del Norte, Colorado resident Howard Victor White, 56, passed away June 20, 2017. ... more
Roberto A DeLuna, 86
Alamosa resident Roberto A DeLuna, 86, passed away June 18, 2017 at the St. Anthony Hospital in Denver.... more
Verna Veronice Maes, 65
Verna Veronice Maes passed away Wednesday, June 14, 2017 at TRU Hospice of Northern Colorado.... more
Cecilia Delgado, 80
Lifelong Del Norte resident Cecilia Delgado, passed away June 17, 2017 at the Rio Grande Hospital with her loving family by her side. ... more
Dorene Yvonne Roberts, 82
Dorene Yvonne Roberts passed away April 27th from complications of cancer. She was 82 years old.... more
Perry R. Harlan, 59
Perry R. Harlan, 59, of Rancho Cucamonga, CA, formerly of Monte Vista, CO, passed on June 12, 2017.... more
Samuel Paulino Valdez, Jr., 40
Samuel Paulino Valdez, Jr., 40, Del Norte, Colorado, passed away on May 29, 2017 in Denver, Colorado.... more
James "Jackie" Patrick Cordova, 79
Garcia resident James "Jackie" Patrick Cordova, 79, passed away June 11, 2017 at his home under Hospice Care with his loving family by his side.... more
Kelly S. Carter, 42
Kelly Stuart Carter, age 42, of Boulder, Colorado, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 26, 2017, in Aurora, Colorado.... more
Margot Dee Partch Dominguez, 41
Margot was called home to be with our heavenly father on June 2, 2017.... more
Andrea “Dre” Melendez (Trujillo)
Andrea “Dre” Melendez (Trujillo) from Rupert, Idaho passed from this life on Tuesday, January 31, 2017 in Ogden, Utah.... more
Bertha Louise Plane, 82
Bertha Louise Plane passed away June 4th, 2017 with her loving family by her side. Bertha was born May 19th 1935 to Mildred and Herman Beiriger.... more
Dolores Edna Brand Stephens, 93
Dolores Edna Brand Stephens, 93, passed away among her friends at Monte Vista Estates Nursing Care Center on Sunday May 14, 2017.... more
Flora M. Rodriguez, 79
San Luis Resident Flora M. Rodriguez, 79, passed away June 5, 2017 at Penrose Hospital under Pikes Peak Hospice Care with her loving family by her side.... more
Joshua "Butters" Presley Hannan, 29
Joshua “Butters” Presley Hannan of Alamosa and former resident of Ordway, Colorado, entered into rest, May 27, 2017 in Alamosa Colorado.... more
Martha Cornum Brady
Martha Cornum Brady passed away on Friday May 26th, 2017 in Littleton, Colorado. ... more
Lorry Marie “Peanut” May, 56
Lorry Marie “Peanut” May, 56, of Pueblo, formerly of Del Norte, went to be with the Lord on May 24, 2017. ... more
Alex S. Martinez, 90
Lifetime Monte Vista resident Alex S. Martinez, 90, passed away at his home in Monte Vista on May 31, 2017.... more
Paula J. Prentice 72
Paula, J. Prentice 72, passed away May 29, 2017 in Alamosa with family by her side. ... more
Mary Ann Velasquez
Lakewood, CO – Mary Ann Velasquez, a long-time resident of Lakewood, CO, died Sunday, May 28th, 2017 at the Gardens on Quail Assisted Living in Arvada, CO.... more
James "Darold" Vance, 90
Lifelong resident of Manassa James “Darold” Vance, 90 passed away peacefully May 31, 2017 at the San Luis Care Center in Alamosa.... more
Tobias "Toby" Eugenio Herrera, 75
Longtime resident Tobias "Toby" Eugenio Herrera, passed away May 30, 2017 at the San Luis Care Center. ... more
Roberta Urcellia Ruybal, 79
Lifetime San Luis Valley resident Roberta Urcellia Ruybal, 79, passed away in the San Luis Care Center on May 25, 2017. ... more
Priscilla Ortega, 66
Alamosa resident Priscilla L. Ortega, 66, passed away May 23, 2017 at the Pikes Peak Hospice Center in Colorado Springs, with her loving family by her side.... more
Roberta Urcellia Ruybal, 79
Alamosa resident Roberta Urcellia Ruybal, 79, passed away May 25, 2017 at the San Luis Care Center.... more
Nina Burgess
A memorial service will be held for Nina Burgess on June 9, 2017, at 11 a.m. at the Fox Creek Cemetery.... more
Frank Gurule, 84
San Luis resident Frank Gurule, 84, passed away at the San Luis Valley Health Center in Alamosa, with his loving family by his side.... more
Jack F Ross, 77
Jack F Ross, 77, passed away May 19, 2017 at Saint Mary Corwin Hospital in Pueblo, Colorado.... more
Carla Lou Knoop Bender, 80
Carla Lou Knoop Bender of Allen, Texas passed away May 14, 2017, at the age of 80.... more
Thomas Albert Nugent
Come join the celebration for the life of, Thomas Albert Nugent. Services and Music Festival will be held at Cole Park, Alamosa, Co, on May 28, 2017.... more
Margaret Elizabeth Coulter, 92
FAIRVIEW, Okla. — Celebration of Life for Miss Margaret Elizabeth Coulter, 92, of Fairview will be 10:00 am, Saturday, May 27, 2017 at the Liberty Baptist Church in Morris, Oklahoma. ... more
Elwyn “Al” Wehe
The family of Elwyn “Al” Wehe invites you to join them in a memorial service to be held at the First United Methodist Church in Alamosa on Sunday, May 28, 2017 at 1:30 p.m. ... more
Geneva S. Gurule, 62
Antonito resident Geneva S. Gurule, 62, passed away April 18, 2017 at her home under Hospice Care, with her loving family by her side. ... more
Patricia “Patty” (Lowe, Woodward) Dykstra
Patty Dykstra, 70, passed away peacefully at her home in Grand Junction on May 9 after a longer battle with pulmonary disease.... more
Alfonso 'Al' A. Maestas Jr., 78
Alamosa resident Alfonso A. Maestas Jr., passed away May 10, 2017 at the Cheyenne Mountain Center in Colorado Springs, Colorado, with his loving family by his side.... more
Teresa D. Sanchez, 95
Lifetime San Luis Valley resident Teresa D. Sanchez, 95, passed away on May 7, 2017.... more
Frank John Herrera, 93
Monte Vista resident Frank John Herrera, 93, passed away May 6, 2017 at the Agape Hospice Center in Denver. ... more
Patrick K. Aragon
Patrick K. Aragon of San Luis, Colorado was given the gift of life on March 17, 1950, and he rode off into the sunset surrounded by his wife, and daughters on March 16, 2017... more
Joyce Elaine Schmidt Maldonado
Joyce Elaine Schmidt Maldonado was born November 2, 1958 in Okeene, Oklahoma to Herbert and Emma Toews Schmidt. ... more
Maxine Irene Martinez, 71
Born in Monte Vista, Colorado on September 16, 1945, longtime Alamosa resident Maxine Irene Martinez passed away on April 29, 2017 while residing in Lubbock, TX.... more
Eugene Claudio Quintana, 75
Longtime Alamosa resident Eugene “Gene” Quintana, beloved father, grandfather and friend passed away in his home Monday, May 1st, 2017.... more
Charles Moorman, 55
In loving memory, Mosca resident Charles J. Moorman, 55, passed away April 29, 2017 at the San Luis Valley Regional Medical Center with his daughters by his side.2017. ... more
Dale Robert Wiescamp
Dale Robert Wiescamp began life in Alamosa, Colorado, on July 30, 1940, born to William and Terena Wiescamp.... more
Jerry Wayne Watkins November 30, 1949 – April 19, 2017
La Jara, Colorado — La Jara resident Jerry Wayne Watkins (67), after a short battle with liver cancer, passed away April 19, 2017 surrounded by his loved ones in Bedford, TX. ... more
Celsa Cecilia Quintana, 86
Pueblo West former Costilla, New Mexico resident Celsa Cecilia Quintana, 86, passed away April 28, 2017.... more
Alverta “Al” Lee King, Jr., 88
Longtime Alamosa resident Alverta “Al” Lee King, Jr., 88, passed away April 27, 2017.... more
Ernesto Samuel Valdez
Hesperia, California, former San Luis resident Ernesto Samuel Valdez, passed away on April 29, 2017.... more
Patricia (Pat) A McKinley, 83
Patricia (Pat) A McKinley, 83, passed away on April 25, 2017 at her home.... more
Martin Herschel Gates, 89
Del Norte resident Martin Herschel Gates, 89, passed away at his home on April 22, 2017 with his family by his side and under the care of Hospice.... more
Carol Lynn Rue
Del Norte resident Carol Lynn Rue passed away April 27, 2017 at her home under Hospice care with her loving family by her side... more
Lucia Frances Ruybal
Lucia Frances Ruybal, 70, left this earth and went to rest in God’s memory on April 23, 2017.... more
Eva S. Garcia, 95
Antonito resident Eva S. Garcia, 95, died on April 26, 2017 at the Rio Grande Inn.... more
Kristiana Martinez, Infant
Denver resident Kristiana Rose Martinez Lujan, infant, passed away April 24, 2017 at her home, surrounded by her loving family.... more
Dorothy Irene Sanchez, 81
Dorothy Irene Sanchez, 81, of San Luis, Colorado went to be with the Lord on April 24, 2017.... more
Gaspar Antonio Casias, 92
Antonito resident Gaspar Antonio Casias, 92, passed away April 25, 2017 with his family by his side.... more
Bonnie Denney, 82
Bonnie Lo Denney passed away April 17, 2017 at the La Jara Hospital in La Jara, CO. ... more
Lorenzo Dwin Abeyta, 70
La Jara resident Lorenzo Dwin Abeyta, 70, passed away April 21, 2017.7.... more
Frances Mathias McConnell
The Memorial Service for Frances M. McConnell will be held on Saturday, April 29, 2017, at 2:00 PM at the Sargent Community Church.... more
Daniel R. Martinez, 70
San Pablo resident Daniel R. Martinez, 70, passed away April 23, 2017 at the San Luis Valley Regional Medical Center.... more
Ruth Gladys (Mittelstaedt) Schulz, 93
Ruth Gladys (Mittelstaedt) Schulz, 93, previously of Monte Vista, Colorado, passed away peacefully surrounded by family in Loveland, Colorado on April 21, 2017.... more
Doris Lucille Miller-Spannagel, 88
DEL NORTE — Doris Lucille Miller-Spannagel, 88, died March 30th, 2017 in Pueblo, Colo.... more
Michael “Mikey” A. Madril, 35
Lifelong resident Michael “Mikey” Madril, 35, departed this world far too soon on April 18, 2017 at the Denver Hospice Center at Lowry.... more
Jerry “Reedo” Reed, 69
Longtime Alamosa resident Jerry “Reedo” Reed, 69, passed away on Monday, April 17, 2017 at the Penrose St. Francis Hospital in Colorado Springs. ... more
Tomas A. Garcia-Arellano, 71
Alamosa resident Tomas A. Garcia-Arellano, 71, died April 18, 2017.... more
Lillie Ramona Henningsen, 89
Lillie Ramona Henningsen, 89, passed away April 14, 2017 at the Rio Grande Hospital in Del Norte, Colorado.... more
Phillip M. Garcia, 71
Monte Vista resident Phillip M. Garcia, 71, passed away April 18, 2017 at his home surrounded by his loving family under Hospice Care.... more
Eleanor Betty Dozier, 70
Denver, former Chama resident Eleanor Betty Dozier, 70 passed away April 18, 2017.... more
Stan Scymanski, 94
Stan Scymanski was born in Norton, KS April 7, 1922; but he grew up in Monte Vista, CO... more
Marivel Chairez, 27
Fort Garland resident Marivel Chairez, 27, passed away on April 13, 2017... more
Arlen Wesley Doyle, 45
Arlen Wesley Doyle was born April 26, 1971 in Denver Colorado, to Arlen Doyle and Renee Martinez Wilcox.... more
Nora Ann Gonzales, 72
Monte Vista resident Nora Ann Gonzales, 72, passed away April 12, 2017 ... more
Gerald Thomas “Tommy” Archuleta, 33
Center resident Gerald Thomas “Tommy” Archuleta, 33, passed away on April 10, 2017.... more
Marivel Chairez, 27
Fort Garland resident Marivel Chairez, 27, passed away on April 13, 2017.... more
Lillian Henningsen, 89
Longtime Valley resident Lillian Henningsen, 89, passed away on April 14, 2017... more
Lola Ann Ford, 90
Longtime Alamosa resident Lola Ann Ford, 90, passed away peacefully in Alamosa surrounded by her family on April 13, 2017.... more
Stefania Kulyk, 93
Monte Vista resident Stefania Kulyk, 93, passed away April 13, 2017. Arrangements are pending and will be announced through Romero Funeral Home of Monte Vista. ... more
Nora Ann Gonzales, 72
Monte Vista resident Nora Ann Gonzales, 72, passed away April 12, 2017. Arrangements are pending and will be announced through Romero Funeral Home of Monte Vista. ... more
Joseph Charles Atencio, 65
Alamosa resident Joseph Charles Atencio, 65, died March 28, 2017 at his home in Alamosa.... more
Maria Grimaldo, 63
Colorado Springs former San Luis resident Maria Grimaldo, 63, went to be with the Lord on March 31, 2017. ... more
Lisa Zetterquist Seegmiller, 41
Lisa Zetterquist Seegmiller returned home to her loving Heavenly Father Sunday, April 9, 2017 at Memorial Hospital in Colorado Springs, CO.... more
Pending obituary for Gerald Thomas Archuleta, 33
Center resident Gerald Thomas Archuleta, 33, passed away on April 10, 2017.... more
Felicia Nichole Tafoya, 27
Felicia Nichole Tafoya, 27, passed away April 9, 2017 in Del Norte, Colorado.... more
Vicente Eduardo Valdez, 64
La Jara resident Vicente Eduardo Valdez, 64, passed away April 6, 2017 at the Conejos County Hospital with his loving family by his side.... more
Antonio Ornelas Gutierrez, 75
Center resident Antonio Ornelas Gutierrez, 75, passed away April 6, 2017.... more
James Troy DeGolyer, 89
James Troy DeGolyer was born to William Grover DeGolyer and Clara Adella Shawcroft on July 2, 1927 in La Jara, Colorado... more
Antonio Ornelas-Gutierrez, 75
Center resident Antonio Ornelas-Gutierrez, 75, passed away April 6, 2017.... more
Clara V. Cortez, 93
Alamosa resident Clara V. Cortez, 93, passed away on April 4, 2017 in Alamosa, Colorado.... more
Sharon "Nadine" Smith, 72
Nadine was born in Pueblo, Colorado March 28th, 1945 to Billy and Betty Templeman.... more
Norman B. "Crash" Nash, Capt. USN, ret., 81
Norman B. "Crash" Nash, Capt. USN, ret., age 81, passed away in his sleep on Tuesday, March 28, 2017 from lung cancer.... more
Avelina “Roy” Romero, 72
Capulin resident Avelina “Roy” Romero, 72, passed away April 1, 2017 at the San Luis Care Center with her loving family be her side. ... more
Inez R. Vigil Serrano
Inez R. Vigil Serrano passed away on March 31, 2017. She was born on February 21, 1938 in San Luis, Colorado to Fermin Vigil and Beatrice Vigil.... more
Travis Charles Malouff, 42
Thornton resident and former Alamosa resident Travis Charles Malouff, 42, died in Denver, Colorado on April 3, 2017.... more
Joseph “Joe” Walter Langston, 68
Alamosa and La Junta resident Joseph “Joe” Walter Langston, 68, died at his home in Alamosa on March 31, 2017.... more
Maria Grinaldo, 63
Former San Luis resident Maria Grinaldo, 63, passed away March 31, 2017. Arrangements are pending and will be announced through Romero Funeral Home of San Luis. ... more
Wanda Maday (Mogford) Kalana, 85
Hillsboro, Ore. —Wanda Maday (Mogford) Kalana, 85, Craig, died on March 24, 2017.... more
Verlin Floyd Rockey, 72
Verlin Floyd Rockey made his journey to be with his precious Lord and Savior Tuesday March 21, 2017 at Horizons Care Center in Eckert, CO. He was 72 years of age.... more
Albert William Bode, 84
Antonito resident Albert William Bode, 84, passed away March 28, 2017 at the San Luis Valley Regional Medical Center with his loving wife and family by his side. Albert was born on October 11, 1932 in Cincinnati, Ohio, the son of Albert H. Bode and Doroth... more
Clarance Leonard Candelaria, 55
Clarance Leonard Candelaria passed away on March 26, 2017, surrounded by his loving family. Clarance was born August 19, 1961 in Pueblo, Colorado. ... more
Georgia Helen Blaylock, 63
Del Norte resident Georgia Helen Blaylock passed away March 20, 2017 at Saint Mary Corwin Hospital in Pueblo, Colorado after a short illness.... more
Roy D Ratzlaff, 81
Roy D Ratzlaff (aka Sarge), 81, passed away March 20, 2017 at the Colorado State Veterans Center at Homelake, Colorado.... more
Sharron Lee McAlear, 77
Alamosa resident Sharron Lee McAlear, 77, died March 27, 2017 at the San Luis Care Center in Alamosa, in which she was a resident of more than eight years.... more
Encarnacion Herrera, 90
Chama resident Encarnacion Herrera, 90, passed away March 27, 2017 at the San Luis Valley Health Center with her loving family by her side... more
Elizabeth Jean Bushnell, 80
Elizabeth Jean Bushnell died March 25, 2017 in Salt Lake City, Utah. She suffered from severe dementia and multiple chronic diseases. She was eighty years old. ... more
Robert Thomas Anderson, 67
Born in Houston Tx. to parents Robert E. Anderson and Mary Francis Allen Anderson. He moved to Colorado in 2000 to retire near Fort Garland.... more
Lora Lexia Anderson Christensen, 99
Our loving mother, Lora Lexia Anderson Christensen died March 22, 2017, just two weeks from her 100th birthday.... more
Maria Irene Ermalinda Lujan, 81
Cremation was selected and a Memorial Celebration of Life Service will be held on April 1, 2017 at 10:00 am at the New Life Fellowship Church in Del Norte with interment at the Del Norte Cemetery.... more
Carl Archie Jack, 88
Lifelong valley resident Carl Archie Jack, 88, a loving father, grandfather, and great grandfather, departed this life on March 21, 2017 in Colorado Springs, CO.... more
Petronilo Valdez, 73
Lifetime La Jara resident Petronilo Valdez, 73, passed away March 21, 2017 at his home.... more
Judy Lynell Remster, 70
Alamosa resident Judy Lynell Remster, 70, passed away March 17, 2017 at home, under hospice care, with her loving family by her side.... more
Patricio K. Aragon, 66
San Luis resident Patricio K. Aragon, 66, passed away March 16, 2017, one day short of his 67th birthday.... more
Silvestre Javier Castillo-Enriquez, 52
Alamosa resident Silvestre Javier Castillo-Enriquez, 52, passed away March 17, 2017 at his home under Hospice Care with his mother and siblings by his side.... more
Gerald Dean Langston, 84
Lifelong Alamosa resident Gerald Dean Langston, 84, passed away on March 18, 2017.... more
David Neil Cowan, Jr., 68
Longtime valley resident David Neil Cowan, Jr., 68, passed away on March 16, 2017. A funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday March 22, 2017 at the Calvary Bible Chapel in Alamosa.... more
Bertha Trujillo, 80
Alamosa resident Bertha Trujillo, 80, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at home on March 17, 2017. ... more
Verna Kay Clark Eyl, 71
Verna Kay Clark Eyl passed away quietly March 2nd, 2017, at the age of 71.... more
Dorothy Becker, 74
Longtime Alamosa resident Dorothy Becker, 74, died February 18, 2017 at the Sangre de Cristo Hospice in Pueblo.... more
Coy Glen Burk, 88
Coy Glen Burk, 88, passed away March 9, 2017 at his home in Monte Vista, Colorado. He was born January 8, 1929 in Monte Vista, Colorado to Herman and Ethel Entz Burk. ... more
Mary Jane Gallegos, 83
Longtime Alamosa resident Mary Jane Gallegos, 83, passed away peacefully at the San Luis Valley Health Regional Medical Center in Alamosa on March 11, 2017.... more
Raymond Martinez, 81
Our Dad, Raymond E. Martinez was born on August 16, 1935 in San Luis, Colorado.... more
Ernest E. Valdez, 93
San Luis resident Ernest E. Valdez, 93, passed away March 9, 2017 at the San Luis Care Center with his loving family by his side.... more
Raymond Salvador Medina, 80
Alamosa County resident Raymond Salvador Medina, 80, passed away on March 3, 2017. Raymond was born on May 19, 1936 in Center, Colorado to Bill and Eva Medina. ... more
James Hale, 55
South Fork, Colorado resident, James Hale, 55, passed away on March 5, 2017 at Parkview Medical Center in Pueblo, Colorado, with his loving family by his side. James was born on May 29, 1961 in Tucson, Arizona, the son of William Hale and Patricia Parkher... more
Berniece Ocean Buckingham Harrison, 81
Berniece Ocean Buckingham Harrison passed away February 24, 2017 in Alamosa, Colorado... more
Cecilia M. Stevens, 75
Cecilia M. Stevens, known to many in the Monte Vista Community as "Cece", passed away at her home in Monte Vista on March 4, 2017 at the age of 75.... more
Bobbie Joe Keeling, 76
Bobbie Joe Keeling (Bob) was born November 2, 1940, in Del Norte, Colorado and passed away February 25, 2017, at the Pueblo Veterans' Community Living Center.... more
Tom A. Garcia, 90
Center resident Tom A. Garcia, 90, affectionately known as Papo, passed away peacefully on March 2, 2017 at the San Luis Care Center with his loving family by his side.... more
Celina R. Sisneros, 85
Denver resident Celina R. Sisneros, 85, passed away on February 28, 2017.... more
Beatrice Mae Garrison, 69
Beatrice Mae Garrison was born in Hettinger, ND to Donald and Leah Wagner on May 2, 1947 and passed away peacefully, losing her battle with cancer on February 23, 2017 in Tucson, AZ.... more
Mary Jane Robles, 73
Del Norte resident Mary Jane Robles, 73, passed away February 24, 2017 at her home with her loving family by her side. Mary Jane was born on July 13, 1943 in South Fork, Colorado, the daughter of Amarante Medina and Senida Martinez Medina.... more