Obits

Jimmy Loren Sellers

Jimmy Loren Sellers, 89, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully on April 23, 2024, in Denver, Colo. ... more

Scott Robert Brownlow

Albuquerque, N.M., resident Scott Brownlow passed away on Saturday, April 13, 2024, from cancer. ... more

Fidel Horacio Rodriguez

Fidel Horacio Rodriguez, a cherished father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side on April 18, 2024, in San Luis, Colo. ... more

Janell Jones Noble

On March 26, 2024, we said “See you later!” to Janell Jones Noble, 62, of Parachute, Colo., after a diagnosis of glioblastoma. ... more

Katherine Woolbert

Katherine Woolbert, an extraordinary individual whose light shone brightly in all facets of her life, passed away on April 8, 2024, in Alamosa, Colorado. ... more

Walter Espinoza

Longtime Alamosa resident Jose “Walter” V. Espinoza, 83, went to be with the Lord on April 17, 2024. ... more

 

Shelia Marie Briggs (Smith)

Shelia Marie Briggs (Smith), 64, known to many in Del Norte, Colo., as “Miss Shelia”, passed away unexpectedly on April 13, 2024, at Memorial Central Hospital in Colorado Springs.... more

Mary Ann Martinez (Large)

Mary Ann Martinez (Large), 71, of Albuquerque, N.M., former Alamosa, Colo., resident, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.... more

Celestino Archuleta

Celestino (Tino) Archuleta passed away peacefully on April 11 at his home in Manitou Springs, Colo. ... more

Jerome ‘Jerry’ Mathew Salazar

It is with great sadness that we share the passing of our son and brother, Jerome “Jerry” Mathew Salazar of Monte Vista, Colo. ... more

Lucille F. Martinez

Lucille F. Martinez, 96, passed away peacefully on April 15, 2024, surrounded by her loving family at the San Luis Care Center in Alamosa, Colo.... more

Emily Quintana

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of our beloved Emily E. Quintana. ... more

Josie L. Camren (Russell)

Colorado Springs Resident Josie Russell passed away on Feb. 6, 2024, surrounded by her family at Penrose Hospital in Colorado Springs after suffering a pedestrian/vehicle accident.... more

Pauline H. Beckner

Alamosa resident Pauline H. Beckner, 95, died April 16, 2024, at the San Luis Valley Regional Medical Center in Alamosa.... more

Leroy ‘Archie’ Gonzales

Monte Vista, Colo., resident Leroy “Archie” Gonzales, 66, passed away on March 18, 2024, at Memorial Hospital in Colorado Springs surrounded by his loving family.... more

Dominick Casillas

Dominick James Casillas gained his angel wings on April 11, 2024. ... more

Karen Sue Malloy

Karen Sue Malloy, lovingly known by her friends and family as Sue, a beacon of gentle warmth and unwavering friendliness, passed away peacefully on April 10, 2024, at her home in Alamosa, Colo.... more

Richard ‘Happy’ Chacon

Richard “Happy” Chacon, 60 of Romeo, Colo., passed away on March 20, 2024, at the San Luis Valley Regional Medical Center. ... more

John I. Maestas

John I. Maestas, a longtime resident of Antonito, Colo., passed away April 9, 2024, at Rio Grande Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center. ... more

Shawna Rae (Varner) Jones

On April 1, 2024, Shawna Rae (Varner) Jones passed from this world into her heavenly home where she will now watch over all those she loved and treasured. ... more

Jo Anna Swift

On Aug. 12,1942 Jo Anna’s journey began in Springfield, Ohio.... more

Thomas Henry Parker

Thomas Henry Parker, 76, passed away on March 19, 2024, after a hard-fought battle with cancer. ... more

Ivin Jake Chavez

Ivin Jake Chavez passed away on April 4, 2024, in his hometown of Alamosa, Colo. Ivin was born on Dec. 10, 1999, to Chasity Espinosa and Ismael Chavez.... more

Jeffrey John Gonzales

Jeffrey John Gonzales, a self-employed Carpenter known for his loving, competitive, outgoing, and fun personality, passed away on April 1, 2024, in Pueblo, Colo. ... more

Vincent C. Gonzales

Vincent C. Gonzales, 76, longtime resident of Manassa, Colo., passed away on April 4, 2024, at Parkview Medical Center in Pueblo, Colo. ... more

Roy Wayne Shawcroft

Roy Wayne Shawcroft was born Aug. 17, 1938, on a warm summer day with the smell of newly cut alfalfa in the air. ... more

Tanya Lynn Allen

Pueblo, and former Cañon City and Alamosa resident, Tanya Lynn Allen, 48, passed away March 25, 2024, at the Penrose Hospital in Colorado Springs.... more

Manuel De Herrera

We only know death once it has placed its hand on someone you love. ... more

Randy Vernel Cunningham Shelley

In Memory of Randy Vernel Cunningham Shelley... more

Edwina Brady

Edwina Brady passed away peacefully on March 23, 2024, in La Jara, Colo., at the age of 89.... more

Darlene Hilderman Gunther

Darlene Hilderman Gunther, 73, passed away at home with her husband Jerry and stepdaughter Tracie (Gunther) Meister at her side.... more

Augustine John Cisneros

Augustine John Cisneros, 57, born on March 9, 1966, in La Jara, peacefully passed away on Dec. 28, 2023, in Portsmouth, Va.... more

Jerry Chacon

Jerry Chacon, 73, of Berthoud, Colo., passed away on March 14, 2024. He was born on March 26, 1950, in Alamosa, Colo.... more

Cleveland James Blankensop

Cleveland James Blankensop (CJ) “Jim”, Monte Vista, CO passed away September 22, 2020, in Del Norte, CO. He was born July 5, 1925, in Wellsburg, W.Va. to Grover Cleveland Blankensop and Nellie Palmer. ... more

E. Blanche Kibel

E. Blanche Kibel, 76, passed away on September 25, 2020, at the San Luis Valley Regional Hospital in Alamosa.... more

Virginia Lee Edgar

Longtime Sanford resident Virginia Lee Edgar passed away September 26, 2020. ... more

Robert Joe Espinoza

Robert Joe Espinoza gained his angel wings on September 25, 2020. He is now with his savior Jesus Christ. Robert was born in Alamosa, Colorado to Albert and Barbara Espinoza on December 23, 1965. ... more

Jesse Griego

Mr. Jesse Griego, age 71, passed away unexpectedly, but peacefully on September 19, 2020, at Penrose Hospital in Colorado Springs, Colorado. ... more

Mabel Mary Sanchez

Mabel Mary Sanchez (91), La Jara, CO - passed away on September 10, 2020, in Denver, CO.... more

Alexis Randi Duran

Colorado Springs former Sanford resident Alexis Randi Duran, 24, went home to be with the Lord on September 23, 2020.... more

Jose Gilbert Archuleta

Jose Gilbert Archuleta, Gilbert, as he was most known, went to be with his Lord and Savior Aug. 14, 2020. Gilbert was born to Max and Cordy (Naranjo) Archuleta Oct. 13, 1939, in Monte Vista, Colorado.... more

Robert “Rob” Gardner Benson

Once upon a time, a middle school teacher/coach told Robert Benson that he would never amount to anything. Hmmm…... more

Maria Maxina “Annette” Montoya

Longtime valley resident Maria Maxina “Annette” Montoya, 60, passed away on September 20, 2020. ... more

Jose Benjamin “Benjie” Silva

Jose Benjamin (Benjie) Silva, 67, passed away September 18, 2020, in Del Norte. He was born August 19, 1953, in Del Norte, Colorado to Manuel and Virginia Silva and was a graduate of Del Norte High School.... more

Francisco “Frank” Ortiz

Francisco (Frank) Ortiz, born May 13, 1934, departed this life on September 20, 2020, surrounded by his family... more

Judith Anne Bradley

Judith Anne Bradley passed away on Sept 18th, 2020, just 7 days after her 80th birthday. ... more

Harold Lester Benson

Harold Lester Benson, a longtime resident of Del Norte passed away on September 20, 2020, in Louisville, Colorado from pneumonia. He was 91 years old. ... more

Kelly Sowards

Lifetime Manassa resident Kelly Sowards, 96, died September 19, 2020, at his home in Manassa, surrounded by his family.... more

Angela (Velasquez) Maestas

Angela (Velasquez) Maestas went into the arms of Jesus on September 18, 2020.... more

 

Lee Aerie Swope

Lee Aerie Swope, 44, passed away on September 7, 2020. ... more

Richard Wayne Martin

Lifetime Alamosa resident Richard Wayne Martin, 71, died September 9, 2020, at his farm in Alamosa. ... more

Jimmie Paul Lovato

Lifetime Saguache resident Jimmie Paul Lovato, 76, went to his eternal rest on September 10, 2020 peacefully at his home under Hospice Care with his loving family by his side. ... more

 

Thomas Glenn Schultz

Thomas Glenn Schultz, 55, died September 8, 2020 at the Penrose Hospital in Colorado Springs.... more

John William Powers

John William Powers, 61, of Sanford, Colorado passed away Wednesday September 9, 2020 at the Conejos County Hospital in La Jara, Colorado. ... more

Florence Rael

Florence (Flo) Rael, 65, was born in Center, Colorado on December 28, 1954, to Salomon and Ora Jaramillo. She resided in Questa, New Mexico with her husband, Tomas Rael of 42 years, where she raised her four children: Tomas, Andres, Desirae, and Amberae. She peacefully passed away with her family by her side in Aurora, Colorado on September 7, 2020.... more

Jess “Sonny” Leedrew Castoe

Alamosa resident Jess “Sonny” Leedrew Castoe, 78, passed away on September 2, 2020, at his home surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on October 29, 1941, in Del Norte, Colorado to Leedrew Castoe and Rose Durham.... more

 

Jess “Sonny” Leedrew Castoe

Jess “Sonny” Leedrew Castoe, 78, passed away on September 2, 2020. Arrangements are pending and will be announced through Rogers Family Mortuary in Alamosa.... more

 

James Douglas Harrell

Former Alamosa resident James Douglas Harrell, 43, passed away on August 29, 2020.... more

Gary Lynn Gunter

Gary Lynn Gunter was born to Glen William Gunter and Uhla Jean Dickman on June 18, 1949.... more

Licia Vigil

Licia Vigil, 92, went home to be with the Lord on September 2, 2020.... more

Joseph Alfonso Armenta

Mr. Joseph Alfonso Armenta, Sr., 77 of McDonough passed away August 22, 2020. He was born on March 14, 1943, in Monte Vista, CA to Alfonso and Amelia Armenta... more

 

Cora Amelia Gurule

Cora Gurule, 89, went home to be with the Lord on August 29, 2020, at the Pikes Peak Hospice Center in Colorado Springs with her loving family by her side. ... more

John Lale Divine

John Lale Divine, 79 years, of Center, Colorado, passed away suddenly Friday, August 21, 2020, on the mountain doing what he did best, living life to the fullest. Born on June 24, 1941, to Joe B. and Marie K. (Thonoff) Divine at home in Medford, OK.... more

 

Bertha O. Medina

I cried when you passed away, I still cry today, Although I loved you dearly I could not make you stay.... more

Luis Torres

Luis Torres 77, passed away Thursday, August 27, 2020, under Hospice care with his loving family by his side. ... more

 

Armando Wemiz Jimenez

It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of longtime Alamosa resident Armando Wemiz Jimenez, on August 26, 2020.... more

John Lale Divine

John Lale Divine, 79 years, of Center, Colorado, passed away suddenly Friday, August 21, 2020 on the mountain doing what he did best, living life to the fullest.... more

 

Ubaldo Montelongo Najera

Ubaldo Montelongo Najera, 32, passed away August 22, 2020, at the UNC Central Medical Center in Colorado Springs, Colorado. ... more

Barbara Lyn Wood

Barbara Lyn Quiller Wood departed this earth August 13, 2020. She was born November 14, 1944, in Alamosa, Colorado to Herbert Quiller and Helen Winner Quiller. ... more

Abel Medina

Gypsum resident Abel Medina, 49, passed away August 22, 2020, at his home. Abel was born on September 10, 1970, in Los Alamos, New Mexico, the son of Ricardo Medina and Lucia Leyba Medina.... more

 

Abel Medina

Gypsum former La Jara resident Abel Medina, 49, passed away August 23, 2020. Arrangements are pending and will be announced through Romero Funeral Home of Alamosa. ... more

 

Ubaldo Montelongo-Najera

Ubaldo Montelongo-Najera, 32, passed away August 22,2020. Arrangements are pending and will be announced through Romero Funeral Home of Monte Vista.... more

 

Ron Graustein

Ron Graustein passed at Evergreen Nursing home in Alamosa on Tuesday, August 11, 2020. ... more

 

Celestino Ernesto Romero

Celestino Ernesto Romero, 87, went home to be with the Lord on August 23, 2020, at his home surrounded by his loving family.... more

Karen Lynell Bohn

Karen Lynell Bohn, a long-time resident of Monte Vista, passed away at home with her family by her side in the early morning hours of August 20, 2020. Karen was born in Denver, Colorado on December 02, 1945.... more

Robert Gusman Gallegos

On Sunday, August, 2nd, 2020, Robert Gusman Gallegos, loving husband and father, went home to be with His Lord and Savior at the age of 80. After a year-long battle with lung cancer, he died peacefully at his home in Menifee, California, with his beloved family by his side.... more

Steven Espinoza

Steven Espinoza, 83, has fallen asleep in death on August 15, 2020, at the Rio Grande Inn Nursing Home. ... more

Joann Carmen Torrez

oann Carmen Torrez, 85, passed away peacefully August 16, 2020, in Del Norte, Colorado. She was born on October 3, 1934, in Colorado Springs, Colorado to Jim and Freda Archibald. On June 18, 1955, she married her best friend, David Torrez, in Raton, New Mexico.... more

Donald Tanaka

Donald Tanaka, 63, of Yuma, AZ passed away unexpectedly July 8, 2020. He was born March 26, 1957, in Alamosa, CO, son of Geraldine and the late Morris Tanaka.... more

Harold L. Ziegler

Lifelong Alamosa Rancher and Farmer Harold L. Ziegler, 88, died August 4, 2020, at the San Luis Valley Health Regional Medical Center in Alamosa. ... more

 

Harry Fred “Bill” Miles

Harry Fred “Bill” Miles passed away peacefully in his Gunnison home surrounded by family on July 8, 2020. He was born on February 28, 1933, to Wallace “Wally” and Dorothy “Dot” Miles in Colorado Springs, Colorado. He was one of six Miles boys: Richard “Dicky”, John “Jack”, Stanley “Stan”, George “Don” and Bert Tatman. Growing up in the years following the Great Depression, the son of a welder, instilled in him the value of hard honest work, frugality, and immense generosity.... more

 

John P. Seamster Jr.

Memorial Service for John P. Seamster Jr. Sargent Church on Aug.1st at 10:30 am. ... more

 

Eric Linden Dyer

Eric Linden Dyer, 81, passed away July 25, 2020, in Del Norte, Colorado. Eric was born in Ridgley, West Virginia on May 19, 1939, to Paul H. Dyer and Erma Lynn Lough. He was married to Violet Theresa Schlegel for 26 years. He moved from Oklahoma City to South Fork in 1997.... more

Epifanio "Epi" Jaramillo

Epifanio “Epi” Jaramillo was a lifelong resident of Fort Garland; armed forces veteran; teacher “Mr. Jaramillo”; husband, father, coach, community volunteer and twice elected Costilla County Commissioner. Epi passed away at the age of 93. He was born in Fort Garland to Rudolfo and Terecita Jaramillo and had six siblings; all of whom predeceased him.... more

David Arthur Spangler

David Arthur Spangler, 68, of Fernandina Beach, Florida passed away July 14, 2020, due to COVID-19. ... more

 

Jonathan “Jon” G. Woodman

Alamosa resident Jonathan “Jon” G. Woodman, 64, died at his home in Alamosa, Colorado on July 12, 2020. Services are pending and will be announced through Rogers Family Mortuary.... more

 

Paige Marie Hall

Paige Marie Hall, 2 days old, passed away on Wednesday July 15, 2020 at St Francis Medical Center in Colorado Springs. Paige was born on July 13, 2020 to Aaron Hall and Casandra Bisson. Rogers Family Mortuary is in care of the services.... more

Albert DeHerrera

Albert DeHerrera, 89, passed away peacefully at his home with his loving family by his side. ... more

Levi J Romero

Levi J Romero 89 passed away July 4, 2020, at the Colorado State Veterans Center in Monte Vista, Colorado. He was born August 28, 1930, to Bravlio Romero and Cleotilde Manchego. Levi married his beloved wife, Helen Mascarenas, on August 26, 1953.... more

Sylvia Cook

Sylvia Cook, 79, went to her eternal rest on June 2, 2020, at her home with her loving friend by her side. Sylvia was born on May 3, 1941, in Louisiana.... more

Maurice Weir Smith

Maurice Weir Smith, 94 of Glendale, passed away peacefully, Saturday, July 4, 2020, at home with his family by his side. He was born in Sanford CO on Oct. 24, 1925. ... more

Jack Carmichael

Jack Carmichael was born July 17, 1933, in Indianapolis, Indiana to Gilbert William Carmichael and Mildred Imo Sett. Jack was an Army Veteran.... more

Lorraine “Laura” Jaquez

It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Lorraine “Laura” Jaquez on July 2, 2020, at the age of 72. ... more

Michael “Monster” Anthony Padilla

Michael “Monster” Anthony Padilla, 41, passed away July 3, 2020.... more

Steve Shown

Steve Shown, 64, passed into the arms of his Savior on July 5, 2020, at Sangre De Cristo Hospice in Pueblo, Colorado after he had bravely battled kidney disease like a true hero (and many other maladies extending from that) for 6 years, enduring countless hours on dialysis, innumerable hospital, doctor and ER visits, and tons of medications!... more

 

Adolph Arellano

Adolph Arellano, 60, passed away June 30, 2020. Arrangements are pending and will be announced through Romero Funeral Home of Alamosa. ... more

Patricia “Patty” Joe Gabaldon

Patricia “Patty” Joe Gabaldon, 76, passed away on June 28, 2020. She was born on May 2, 1944, in Nelsonville, Ohio to Max and Geneva (Hysell) Jansen. She married Richard Gabaldon in Belen, New Mexico on December 4, 1993.... more

 

Katherine Schofield

Katherine Schofield, 92, of Tres Piedras, NM passed away on Monday June 22, 2020 at the Rio Grande Inn. The family has chosen cremation and will publish a full obituary later. Rogers Family Mortuary of Alamosa is in care of the arrangements.... more

 

Flora S. Gallegos

Flora S. Gallegos passed away June 24, 2020. Arrangements are pending and will be announced through Romero Funeral Home of Antonito. ... more

 

Epi “Sonny” Jaramillo Jr.

Epi “Sonny” Jaramillo Jr., passed away June 15, 2020. He had many sayings and his favorite was, “There will be a lot of broken hearts in Fort Garland when I die.” Well, he was right.... more

William Gallagher

William Gallagher died the afternoon of June 22, 2020, at San Luis Valley Health in Alamosa, Colorado.... more

Agnes “Aggie” V. Lucero

Agnes “Aggie” V. Lucero, 91, was born on her uncle's ranch in La Garita, Colo. on Dec. 23, 1928, to Manuelita and Esequiel Medina and passed away June 18, 2020. ... more

 

David George Roybal

David George Roybal, 70, passed away June 22, 2020. Arrangements are pending and will be announced through Romero Funeral Home of Antonito.... more

Pedro “Pete” Maria Vigil

eaven welcomed a loving soul Mr. Pedro (Pete) Maria Vigil Sr. June 15, 2020. ... more

A.J. Hughey

A.J. Hughey, 86 passed away peacefully June 18, 2020. He was born June 14, 1934, to Almus and Cuma (Johnson) Hughey and spent his early years in Missouri.... more

Marilyn Perry

Marilyn Perry, passed away in Longmont, Colorado on Monday, the 15th of June, 2020 after a lengthy battle with the repercussions of brain surgery.... more

Cora Chacon

Our dear mother, grandmother, and friend Cora A. Chacon 92 passed away on June 16, 2020, in Denver, Colorado.... more

Mabel R Rudd

Mabel R Rudd, 95 of Del Norte passed away June 18, 2020. ... more

 

Darlene Gay Williams

Lifetime San Luis Valley Resident Darlene Gay Williams, 85, died June 16, 2020 at her daughter’s home in Antonito, surrounded by family.... more

Stephen Louis Carroll

Stephen Louis Carroll, 79, passed away on April 19, 2020.... more

 

Noah Arlan Hein

Noah Arlan Hein, 83, passed away Wednesday June 10th, 2020 at his home in Alamosa, CO. The family has chosen cremation. Rogers Family Mortuary is in care of the arrangements. To express condolences, please visit www.rogersfunerals.com... more

 

Lucy Garcia

Lucy Garcia, 82, passed away June 10, 2020. Arrangements are pending and will be announced through Romero Funeral Home of Alamosa. ... more

Joan Veronica (Ronnie) Duran Hales

Joan Veronica (Ronnie) Duran Hales passed away on April 9th, 2020 at her home with her husband Mike Hales of Ogden Utah and her bestest friend in the whole wide world Chloe at her side. Ronnie passed away at the age of 65 after a year-long battle with brain cancer.... more

 

John P. Seamster Jr.

MONTE VISTA — John P. Seamster Jr., 77, passed away June 3, 2020. Arrangements are pending and will be announced through Romero Funeral Home of Monte Vista.... more

 

Anthony Cisneros

Anthony Cisneros, (Vern, Tony) Passed away at Denver Health on May 31,2020. Anthony was born in La Jara on August 6, 1968 to Mary, & Uvaldo Cisneros.... more

Augustine Trujillo

Augustine Trujillo (Augie or Pops), 81, born August 29, 1938, in Center, CO passed away Saturday, May 23, 2020, surrounded by his loving family.... more

Dwayne M. Martinez

Dwayne M. Martinez, 51, passed away at his home on Friday May 22nd, 2020 surrounded by his loving family. Dwayne was born on August 20th, 1968 to Joe and Mercy Martinez in La Jara, CO. On July 7th, 2008 he married the love of his life, Valerie.... more

Alice Lynn Robinson

Alice Lynn Robinson, 66, of Alamosa Colorado, passed away, May 21, 2020 at the San Luis Valley Regional Medical Center.... more

Alice Gurule

Alice Gurule, 80, passed away peacefully May 23, 2020 at her home under Hospice care surrounded by her loving family.... more

Jane Velasquez

Jane Velasquez, 73, went to her eternal rest on May 22, 2020 at her home under Hospice Care with her loving family by her side.... more

Cordelia Marie Vigil Gallegos Candelaria

Cordelia Candelaria, 82, of Louisville, Colorado entered into eternal glory with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, May 16, 2020, at 9:52 am. ... more

David E Shoemaker

David E Shoemaker who passed away after a long battle with Alzheimer's and Dementia on 5/ 18/ 2020 in Colorado Springs ... more

Coleen Cavaliere

Coleen Cavaliere, age 86, of Florence passed away on April 26, 2020, in Florence, Colorado. Coleen was born on July 28, 1933, in Sanford, Colorado, a daughter of the late William Bryant Clark and Bernice Evelyn Westbrook.... more

Jeanne “Gigi” Darricades

December 29, 1952- April 22, 2020... more

 

Louise Gomez

Louise Gomez passed away November 19, 2019. Cremation was chosen. A memorial service will be announced at a later date.... more

 

Jonathan Abeyta

Jonathan Abeyta, 38, passed away April 26, 2020. Arrangements are pending and have been entrusted to Romero Valley Funeral Home of Alamosa.... more

 

Aurel Leahu

Aurel Leahu, 82, passed away April 24, 2020. Arrangements are pending and have been entrusted to Romero Valley Funeral Home of Alamosa.... more

Judith Muniz

Judith “Judy” Muniz, 78, went to her eternal rest on April 24, 2020, at the San Luis Valley Regional Medical Center with her loving husband by her side. ... more

Gregory Andrew Martinez

Gregory Andrew Martinez, 42, passed away April 25, 2020, at the Conejos County Hospital surrounded by his loving family.... more

Patricia Ann Davie

Patricia Ann Dickerson/Nash/Davie, ‘Pat’, was born in Monte Vista, CO to Ethylan and Cleo Dickerson. Pat was full of energy, faith and love until the day she went to live her eternal life with the Lord.... more

 

Paulett Kay Lacy, 73

Paulett Kay Lacy, 73, passed away on April 12, 2020, of heart failure.... more

 

Jack G. Carmichael, 89

MOSCA — Jack G. Carmichael, 89 passed away April 1, 2020 at his home. Arrangements are pending with Rogers Family Mortuary.... more

Benjamin Floyd Shown, 92

Benjamin Floyd Shown, 92, went to be with his Lord on April 14, 2020, at the Colorado State Veterans Center, Homelake, CO. where he had been a resident for 4 years.... more

 

Terese Dionne Duran

ALAMOSA —Terese Dionne Duran, passed away April 19,2020. Arrangements are pending and will be announced through Romero Funeral Home of Alamosa.... more

Shirley Rose Gallagher 1922-2020

Shirley Rose Gallagher died on the evening of April 15 at The Bridge in Alamosa, Colorado.... more

Larry Glen Reed, 80

Larry Glen Reed, 80, passed away on April 16, 2020. He was born on June 22, 1939, in Worland, WY to William and Florence Reed. ... more

Joseph Albert Vialpando, 74

Joseph Albert Vialpando, 74, passed away peacefully at his home April 13, 2020. Joseph was born on May 1, 1945, in Laramie, WY; the son of Albert Vialpando and Priscilla Sanchez Vialpando. ... more

Dolores Vialpando, 94

Dolores Vialpando, 94, went home to be with the Lord on April 15, 2020, at the Life Care Center of Pueblo with Jesus by her side. ... more

Jonathan Joseph Hicks, 24

Jon was born in Denver, July 4, 1995. He started kindergarten at Centennial Elementary School, in Denver and attended schools in Austin, TX, Monte Vista, CO, and Worcester, Mass., where he graduated from Worcester Technical High School in 2014.... more

 

Joseph Albert Viaplando, 74

Monte Vista resident Joseph Albert Viaplando, 74, passed away April 13, 2020. The arrangements are pending with Romero Funeral Home of Monte VISTA. ... more

 

Benjamin F. Shown, 92

Monte Vista resident Benjamin F. Shown, 92, passed away April 14, 2020. The arrangements are pending with Romero Funeral Home of Monte Vista. ... more

 

Dolores Vialpando, 94

San Luis resident Dolores Vialpando, 94, passed away April 15, 2020. Arrangements are pending and have been entrusted to Romero Valley Funeral Home of San Luis.... more

Arthur “Archie” Jose Vigil, 71

Longtime Valley resident Arthur “Archie” Jose Vigil, 71, went to be with the Lord Friday, April 10, 2020, at the Penrose Hospital in Colorado Springs, Colorado.... more

 

Jess Garner Williams Jr., 74

Alamosa resident Jess Garner Williams Jr.,74, passed away  April 12, 2020. Arrangements are pending and  have been entrusted to Romero Valley Funeral Home of Alamosa.... more

 

Joe Gardino Jr., 77

La Jara resident Joe Gardino Jr., 77, passed away  April 12, 2020. Arrangements are pending and  have been entrusted to Romero Valley Funeral Home of Alamosa... more

Eunice Catherine Barnes Harris

Eunice Catherine Barnes was born September 8, 1930, in Lakeland, FL to parents, Zerney Burnes Barnes and Eunice Pipkin Barnes. She was the youngest of four siblings -- Zerney Barnes, Jr., Richard Barnes and Elizabeth Barnes (MacKinnon). Eunice spent her early years among many friends and relatives. ... more

Lorna Marie Booth, 80

Lorna Marie Booth, 80, passed away Thursday, April 9, 2020, at Penrose Hospital in Colorado Springs, Colorado with loved ones by her side, following her daughter, Darlene Datkuliak’s passing, just two weeks previous.... more

Darlene Marie, 63

Darlene Marie was born to Jesse and Lorna Booth on May 2, 1956. Three years later she was joined by her brother, Robert (Dobe) Clay and together the pair raised a ruckus throughout childhood. Being a big sister gave Darlene an entry-level position in management, which would serve her well in her future endeavors.... more

 

Amos Paul Lucero, 89

Amos Paul Lucero, 89, passed away April 10, 2020. Arrangements are pending and have been entrusted to Romero Valley Funeral Home of Alamosa.... more

Susan M. Gallegos, 67

Susan M. Gallegos, 67, passed away April 5, 2020, at her home; under Hospice care, with her loving family by her side. Susan came into the world on September 22, 1952, in Lebanon, OR; the daughter of William Ingerson and Peggy Harper Ingerson. ... more

Rowell Starr Dodson, 75

Rowell Starr Dodson, 75, passed away at his home on Friday, April 10th, 2020 surrounded by his family. Rowell was born on March 25, 1945, to Carol and Dorothy Dodson in Oregon City, as one of three children. He would later marry Irene Bouslaugh and have five children.... more

Marion Ann Youngman, 93

Marion Ann Youngman, age 93, Alamosa, passed away April 9th, 2020 after suffering a stroke. ... more

Ruth Colleen Sales, 60

Ruth Colleen Sales was born on March 21, 1960, in Belle Fourche, SD, the third child of Donald and Teresa Sales.... more

 

Rose Medina

Rose Medina went home to be with her mother on April 6, 2020; with Juanita Maestas by her side. ... more

 

Patricia “Pat” Bryson, 59

Patricia “Pat” Bryson, 59, passed away on April 4, 2020. She was born on September 30, 1960 in IL; to Thomas and Lola Bryson. Pat was an eager, life-long student of anthropology with a love of animals and music.... more

Roland Doyle Crowder, 91

Longtime Alamosa resident Roland Doyle Crowder, 91, died April 7, 2020, at Alamosa’s San Luis Valley Regional Medical Center.... more

John Marvin Davis, 82

John Marvin Davis, 82 ... more

 

Susan Gallegos, 67

Susan Gallegos, 67 ... more

 

Rose L. Medina

Rose L. Medina ... more

 

Beverly Reed Powell, 68

Beverly Reed Powell, 68 ... more

 

John Marvin Davis, 82

John Marvin Davis, 82... more

Orlinda M. Trujillo, 80

Orlinda M. Trujillo, 80 ... more

Charles Jeffrey Bagwell, 64

Charles Jeffrey Bagwell, 64... more

Anna Mae Haynie White Jensen, 88

Anna Mae Haynie White Jensen, 88 ... more

Freeda Alene Black, 94

Freeda Alene Black, 94... more

Patricia “Patrice” Jean Wise, 72

Patricia “Patrice” Jean Wise, 72 ... more

 

Gladys Ann Sisneros, 63

Gladys Ann Sisneros, 63 ... more

Sidney “Sid” L. Klecker, 95

Sidney “Sid” L. Klecker, 95 ... more

Moses John Vargas, 61

Moses John Vargas, 61 ... more

Tommy Ernest Sanchez, 70

Tommy Ernest Sanchez, 70 ... more

Lucille Maria DuPont, 98

Lucille Maria DuPont, 98... more

Celina Maria Romero, 99

Celina Maria Romero, 99... more

Richard Christopher Samora

Richard Christopher Samora... more

Olivia B. Garcia, 82

Olivia B. Garcia, 82... more

Orlando Juarez-Garcia

Orlando Juarez-Garcia... more

Barbara Gean “Geanie” Wallendorff, 84

Barbara Gean “Geanie” Wallendorff, 84... more

Eli Mel Salazar, 56

Eli Mel Salazar, 56... more

Alice Louise Shawcroft, 57

Alice Louise Shawcroft, 57... more

William “Bill” Hoagland Jr, 65

William “Bill” Hoagland Jr, 65... more

 

Virginia Franklin Cordova, 79

Virginia Franklin Cordova, 79... more

 

Monte R. Fulton, 59

Monte R. Fulton, 59... more

Norris Maestas, 89

Norris Maestas, 89 ... more

Adrian D. Getz, 69

Adrian D. Getz, 69 ... more

Robert Dee Myers, 91

Robert Dee Myers, 91... more

Carmel John Velasquez, 70

Carmel John Velasquez, 70... more

Donald A. Stegman, 82

Donald A. Stegman, 82... more

Florinda Maestas, 99

Florinda Maestas, 99... more

Lucille Ortega, 87

Lucille Ortega, 87... more

Gilberto Arturo “Art” Garcia, 61

Gilberto Arturo “Art” Garcia, 61... more

Robert Duran, 52

Robert Duran, 52... more

Melissa Elaine Hall, 91

Melissa Elaine Hall, 91... more

Gloria Mott Wuckert, 91

Gloria Mott Wuckert, 91... more

Margie Mondragon, 88

Margie Mondragon, 88... more

Connie E. Deluna, 61

Connie E. Deluna, 61... more

Baldomero (Manuel) Chairez, 61

Baldomero (Manuel) Chairez, 61... more

Kay Grant Faucette, 85

Kay Grant Faucette, 85... more

Matthew E. DuPont, 31

Matthew E. DuPont, 31... more

Crashtyn Tremain Howell

Crashtyn Tremain Howe... more

Mike Garcia, 69

Mike Garcia... more

Jerry Schmidt, 85

Jerry Schmidt, 85... more

Jake Valdez, 29

Jake Valdez, 29... more

John “Jack” Kreiner, 72

John “Jack” Kreiner, 72... more

Aleida De Boer, 90

Aleida De Boer, 90... more

Dennis Arthur Martinez, 77

Dennis Arthur Martinez, 77... more

Sam Burris, 84

Sam Burris, 84... more

Frances Marie Worley McCullough, 91

Frances Marie Worley McCullough, ... more

George Robert Merkey, 90

George Robert Merkey,... more

 

Walter Andrew Pacheco, 59

Walter Andrew Pacheco, 59 ... more

 

Walter Andrew Pacheco, 59

Walter Andrew Pacheco, 59 ... more

 

Walter Andrew Pacheco, 59

Walter Andrew Pacheco, 59 ... more

 

Walter Andrew Pacheco, 59

Walter Andrew Pacheco, 59 ... more

Lee Joseph Carson, 65

Lee Joseph Carson, 65... more

David Kent Wagner, 59

David Kent Wagner, 59 ... more

Andrew David Saenz, 44

Andrew David Saenz, 44 ... more

Nabor Jaramillo, 85

Nabor Jaramillo, 85... more

Junior Matthew Gomez, 73

Junior Matthew Gomez, 73 ... more

 

Junior Matthew Gomez, 73

Junior Matthew Gomez, 73 ... more

Julian Garcia, 60

Julian Garcia, 60... more

Wilma Mott Horton, 92

Wilma Mott Horton, 92... more

Harold William ‘Bill’ Plane, 91

MONTE VISTA — Harold William “Bill” Plane, March 2, 1928-Feb. 8, 2020. ... more

 

Dyami Maestas

SAN LUIS — San Luis resident Dyami Maestas, 35, passed away Feb. 8, 2020. ... more

Curtis Michael Chavez, 28

BLANCA — Blanca resident Curtis Michael Chavez, 28, passed away on Feb. 9, 2020.... more

 

Margarita Switzer

SAN LUIS VALLEY — Margarita Switzer, April 22, 1928-Feb. 6, 2020.... more

Clara Margaret Heberle, 103

CENTER — Clara Margaret Heberle passed away Feb. 6, 2020 peacefully at the incredible age of 103.... more

David Hal Peterson, 88

SANFORD — David Hal Peterson, age 88, passed away peacefully Monday, Feb. 3, 2020 at his home in Albuquerque, N.M. ... more

Joaquin ‘Jack’ Cantu, 63

ALAMOSA — Joaquin “Jack” Cantu, 63, passed away at his home in Alamosa on Tuesday Feb. 4, 2020. ... more

 

Kevin Anthony Brown, 63

MOSCA — Kevin Anthony Brown, 63 years old of Mosca, passed away on Feb. 1, 2020 after a short, yet valiant battle with lung cancer. ... more

 

Wilma Jackson, 96

SAN LUIS VALLEY — Lifetime San Luis Valley resident Wilma Jackson, 96, passed away at home on Monday Feb. 3, 2020.... more

Steven Lawrence Gunther ‘Gunz’

SAN LUIS — Steven Lawrence Gunther (Gunz) passed away January 29, 2020 in San Acacio surrounded by his loving family. ... more

Gary Duane Pettigrew

FORT GARLAND — Gary D. Pettigrew loved his family, his dogs and his yard and, on Jan. 30, 2020, he unexpectedly left them when God called him home. ... more

Dora Phylis Sandoval, 93

ALAMOSA — Longtime Alamosa resident Dora Phylis Sandoval, 93, went home to be with the Lord on Feb. 3, 2020 at the San Luis Care Center in the company of angels. ... more

Fred Fuchs

CENTER — The angels in heaven are rejoicing; another one of God’s children has come home. ... more

Donald ‘Don’ David Knapp, 98

ALAMOSA — Longtime Alamosa resident Donald “Don” David Knapp, 98, died Jan. 28, 2020 at the San Luis Valley Health Regional Medical Center in Alamosa. ... more

Dale Lavern Cornum

LA JARA — Dale Lavern Cornum was born on Aug. 16, 1935 in La Jara, to Lucille Engler and Parley Cornum. ... more

 

Ralph Leslie Hawkins, 95

SANFORD — Ralph Leslie Hawkins, age 95, passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2020 in St. George, Utah. ... more

Linda Sanchez

SANFORD — SUNRISE: June 24, 1980: SUNSET: Jan. 24, 2020.... more

 

Donald ‘Don’ David Knapp, 98

LA JARA — Alamosa resident Donald “Don” David Knapp, 98, died Jan. 28, ... more

Norma Jean Martinez, 69

CENTER — Center resident Norma Jean Martinez, 69, went to her eternal rest on Jan. 24, 2020. ... more

Kimberly Wert-Baker, 50

MONTE VISTA — On Jan. 27, 2020 Kimberly Wert-Baker, 50, passed away suddenly in Colorado Springs. She was born June 19, 1969 in Alamosa, to Doug and Judy Wert. ... more

 

Paul ‘Buzz’ Weaver

ALAMOSA — Paul “Buzz” Weaver passed away Jan. 25, 2020 at his assisted living residence in Parker. ... more

John Royer Burt, 87

ALAMOSA — Longtime Alamosa resident, John Royer Burt peacefully passed away Jan. 21, 2020 at Homelake Veterans Center after living a fulfilling 87 years of life. ... more

Kathryn Marie Valdez, 72

MONTE VISTA — Monte Vista resident Kathryn Marie Valdez, 72, passed away peacefully on Jan. 27, 2020 in her home under Hospice Care surrounded by her loving family. ... more

 

Paul Weaver, 89

ALAMOSA — Longtime Alamosa resident Paul Weaver, 89, passed away on Jan. 25, 2020. ... more

 

Kathryn Marie Valdez, 72

MONTE VISTA — Monte Vista resident Kathryn Marie Valdez, 72, passed away Jan. 27, 2020. ... more

 

Linda Sanchez, 39

LA JARA — La Jara resident Linda Sanchez, 39, passed away January 24, 2020. ... more

 

Rebecca Thompson, 71

SANTA FE, N.M. — Rebecca Thompson, 71, died Jan. 22, 2020 at her home in Santa Fe, NM. ... more

Kathryn M. Fox, 90

MONTE VISTA — Kathryn Fox passed away Jan 24, 2020, at the Colorado State Veterans Center at Homelake. ... more

Alexander Hill, 75

ALAMOSA — Alexander Hill, known to friends and family as “Sandy” or “Alex,”passed away Jan. 23, 2020, at the age of 75 years. ... more

Orlando T. ‘Shad’ Mondragon, 95

ALAMOSA — Orlando T. “Shad” Mondragon, 95 years old, and a resident of Alamosa, passed away on the 24th of January, 2020 at the San Luis Valley Health Regional Medical Center.... more

 

Beatrice Marquez

LOS SAUCES — Los Sauces resident Beatrice Marquez, passed away Jan. 16, 2020. ... more

 

Norma Jean Martinez, 69

CENTER — Center resident Norma Jean Martinez, 69, passed away Jan. 24, 2020. ... more

Alfonso (Al/Honcho) Romero, 77

ALAMOSA — Alamosa resident, Alfonso (Al/Honcho) Romero, 77, passed away Jan. 20, 2020 at Penrose Hospital in Colorado Springs. ... more

Kyle Montgomery, 30

BOUNTIFUL — Bountiful resident Kyle Montgomery, 30, died Jan. 21, 2020 at the University Hospital in Aurora. ... more

 

Kyle Montgomery

BOUNTIFUL — Bountiful resident Kyle Montgomery, 30, died Jan. 21, 2020 at the University Hospital in Aurora.... more

Ruben ‘Max’ Martinez, 89

MONTE VISTA — Ruben “Max” Martinez, age 89, of Pueblo and formally of Monte Vista, passed away on Jan. 14, 2020 ... more

Ronald Jay Nielson, 64

SAN LUIS VALLEY — Ronald Jay Nielson, known to friends and family as “Soupy,” passed away on Jan. 20, 2020, at the age of 64. ... more

 

Ronald Jay Nielson, 64

SAN LUIS VALLEY — Longtime Valley resident Ronald Jay Nielson, 64, passed away on Jan. 20, 2020. ... more

 

Betty Jo Syring Tomlinson

MONTE VISTA — Betty Jo Syring Tomlinson passed away on Jan. 7, 2020. ... more

Dale Eugene Achatz, 84

ALAMOSA — Longtime Alamosa resident Dale Eugene Achatz, 84, passed away surrounded by family Jan. 16, 2020 at the San Luis Valley Health Regional Medical Center in Alamosa. ... more

Rebecca (Grandma Becky) Marie Martinez, 70

ALAMOSA — Becky Marie Martinez went to her eternal rest with her Heavenly Father early Saturday morning, Jan. 18, 2020.... more

Terry S. Blackmon, 75

DEL NORTE — Terry S. Blackmon, 75, passed away Jan. 10, 2020 in his home with his loving wife Patricia and sister Debbie by his side. ... more

 

Terry S. Blackmon, 75

DEL NORTE — Terry S. Blackmon, 75, passed away Jan. 10, 2020 in his home with his loving wife Patricia and sister Debbie by his side. ... more

 

Wanda C. Metz, 77

DEL NORTE — Wanda C. Metz, age 77, of Del Norte, passed away peacefully on Jan. 14, 2020. ... more

Dr. Kent Whitford Myers

ALAMOSA — Dr. Kent Whitford Myers was born in Alamosa on Aug. 6, 1949. ... more

Nora Ornelas, 82

ALAMOSA — Alamosa resident Nora Ornelas, 82, passed away peacefully on Jan. 10, 2020. ... more

 

Gary Thomas Neamon, 69

MONTE VISTA — Gary Thomas Neamon, 69, of San Diego, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 19, 2019. ... more

 

Lyle Joseph VenRooy, 66

DEL NORTE — Lyle Joseph VenRooy, age 66, died in his home in Del Norte on Sunday Jan. 5, 2020. ... more

Bertha Ribal, 81

SAN LUIS VALLEY — Bertha  Ribal, age 81, died Jan. 2, 2020. ... more

Marcella Estrella Chacon, 86

ALAMOSA — Alamosa resident Marcella Estrella Chacon, 86, went to her eternal rest on Jan. 4, 2020. Marcella was born on Dec. 21, 1933 in Fort Garland, the daughter of Atilano Aguilar and Mary Hilda Martinez. ... more

 

Jay Junior Campbell, 1924-2020

ALAMOSA — Jay Junior Campbell passed away on Jan. 3, 2020 in Holladay, Utah. ... more

 

Joseph J. ‘JC’ Clark, 103

SALIDA —Having lived to the age of 103, Joseph J. (“JC”) Clark, a quiet, unassuming, gentle man peacefully passed from this life into the next on Dec. 24, 2019, at the Colorado Veterans Community Living Center (CVCLC) at Homelake. ... more

Valentina Valdez

DEL NORTE — Del Norte resident Valentina Valdez went to her eternal rest on Dec. 31, 2019 in the company of angels with her loving family by her side. ... more

 

Clifford Adalbert Dabney

CENTER — Center resident, Clifford Adalbert Dabney, 78, passed away on Jan. 2, 2020 in Alamosa. ... more

Patricia Ann Johnson

MONTE VISTA — Patricia Ann Johnson died Jan. 3 at 3:45 a.m. in Pueblo. ... more

Donald E. Henson, 82

ALAMOSA — Longtime Alamosa resident Donald (Don) Eugene Henson, 82, passed away on Dec. 18, 2019. ... more

Cora Trujillo, 92

CENTER — Cora Trujillo, 92, passed away at her home in Center on Dec. 30, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. ... more

 

Valentina Valdez

DEL NORTE — Del Norte resident Valentina Valdez, 98, passed away Dec. 31, 2019. Arrangements are pending and have been entrusted to Romero Valley Funeral Home of Monte Vista.... more

 

Frank Quintana

SAGUACHE — Saguache resident Frank Quintana, passed away Dec. 31, 2019. Arrangements are pending and have been entrusted to Romero Valley Funeral Home of Monte Vista.... more

Roy Moore

Longtime resident Roy Moore, 101, died Dec. 31, 2019 at the San Luis Care Center in Alamosa. ... more

 

Paul Bazar, 91, Oct. 1928-Dec. 2019

BLANCA — The children of Andrew Paul Bazar, aka Andy and Mr. B, are sad to announce his passing on Dec. 22, 2019 in El Paso, Texas, at the age of 91.... more

 

Helen Jean Bowers,

ALAMOSA — Helen Jean Bowers, 88, passed away peacefully Tuesday Dec. 24, 2019 at her home at the San Luis Care Center. ... more

Lorenzo A. ‘Lawrence’ Trujillo, 77

ALAMOSA — It was a sunny but chilly day on Dec. 29, 2019 when Lorenzo A. “Lawrence” Trujillo, 77, of Alamosa peacefully entered into his Lord’s loving arms at the San Luis Valley Regional Medical Center in Alamosa. ... more

 

James ‘Jimmy’ Albert Manchego

SAN LUIS — James “Jimmy” Albert Manchego, 65, died Dec. 23, 2019 in Colorado Springs, at home surrounded by his love ones. ... more

 

Raymond E. Powell

ALAMOSA — Alamosa resident Raymond E. Powell, 81, passed away on Dec. 20, 2019 in Colorado Springs. ... more

 

Carl Thomas Eddy

CAPULIN — Capulin resident Carl Thomas Eddy, 60, born on May 27, 1959 in Providence, R.I., ... more

Dennis Joseph Valdez

SAN LUIS — Dennis Joseph Valdez was born on Oct. 5, 1964 in Alamosa to his parents Samuel and Louisa Valdez. ... more

 

L. Scott Sowards

MANASSA — Lifetime Manassa resident, L. Scott Sowards, passed away Sunday Dec. 22, 2019 peacefully at his home at the Bridge. ... more

Adelina M. Espinoza,

BLANCA — Blanca resident Adelina M. Espinoza, 95, passed away Dec. 25, 2019 at Veterans Community Living Center at Homelake surrounded by her loving family. ... more

 

Dennis Joseph Valdez

SAN LUIS — Dennis Joseph Valdez was born on Oct. 5, 1964 in Alamosa to his parents Samuel and Louisa Valdez. ... more

 

L. Scott Sowards

MANASSA — Lifetime Manassa resident, L. Scott Sowards, passed away Sunday Dec. 22, 2019, peacefully at his home at the Bridge. ... more

Robert L. Mitchel

MOFFAT — Moffat resident Robert L. Mitchell, 92, died at the Homelake Veterans Center on Dec. 21, 2019. ... more

Joaquin DuPont

ALAMOSA — Longtime Alamosa resident and Monte Vista native, Joaquin DuPont (Wax), passed away Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019. He was born on Sept. 29, 1981 to Sharon Lujan. ... more

Victoria C. Ortiz

CAPULIN — Capulin resident Victoria C. Ortiz, 89, passed away on Dec. 22, 2019, at the San Luis Valley Regional Medical Center in Alamosa, surrounded by her loving family. ... more

Tristen Kent Benns

LA GARITA — A precious Valley child left this earth Friday following a head-on collision on Red Hill Pass in Park County Friday, Dec. 20. ... more

 

Adelmo F. Chacon,

LA JARA — La Jara resident Adelmo F. Chacon, 78, died December 17, 2019 at his home in La Jara, surrounded by his family. ... more

 

Billy Jack Cameron

MONTE VISTA — Billy Jack Cameron, 66, passed away Sunday Dec. 15, 2019. ... more

Yvonne Jeanette Achatz

ALAMOSA — Longtime Alamosa resident Yvonne Jeanette Achatz, 78, passed away on Dec. 14, 2019. ... more

 

Kevin Glen Buhr

SAN LUIS VALLEY — Former Valley resident Kevin Glen Buhr, 40, passed away on Dec. 15, 2019 in Grand Junction. Arrangements are pending and will be announced through Rogers Family Mortuary in Alamosa.... more

Manuel Lucero

DEL NORTE — Manuel Lucero, 87, passed away Friday Dec. 13, 2019 at home surrounded by his loving family and friends. ... more

Alexandra Kim Mondragon

Antonito resident Alexandra Kim Mondragon, 33, passed away Nov. 25,2019.... more

 

Loretta C. Vigil

TAOS, N.M. — Taos resident Loretta C. Vigil, 82, passed away Dec. 13, 2019. ... more

Juan A. Lara

Juan A. Lara, passed away at 68, Juan served in the Army and will be granted full honors at a later time. ... more

Stephen Goldstein

ALAMOSA — Stephen Goldstein, age 72, died peacefully at home with his daughter, Korry, holding his hand. ... more

Mary Virginia Griego-Quirico

ALAMOSA — Longtime Alamosa resident Mary Virginia Griego-Quirico, 78, passed away on Dec. 11, 2019 at the San Luis Care Center. ... more

Irene ‘Martha’ Olivas

ALAMOSA — Irene “Martha” Olivas, 84, was called home on Dec. 11, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. ... more

 

Virginia Griego-Quirico

ALAMOSA — Alamosa resident Mary Virginia Griego-Quirico, 78, passed away on Dec.11, 2019. Arrangements are pending and will be announced through Rogers Family Mortuary in Alamosa.... more

 

Jesus Lopez-Martinez

MONTE VISTA — Monte Vista resident Jesus Lopez-Martinez, 92, went to his eternal rest on Dec. 7, 2019 at the San Luis Valley Regional Center surrounded by his loving family. ... more

Patricia I. Morgan-Lloyd

MONTE VISTA — Monte Vista resident Patricia I. Morgan-Lloyd went to her eternal rest on Dec. 9, 2019 at the San Luis Valley Regional Medical Center with her loving family by her side. ... more

 

Jesus Lopez Martinez

MONTE VISTA — Monte Vista resident Jesus Lopez Martinez, 92, passed away Dec. 7,2019. ... more

James ‘Jim’ Monroe Gustin Sr.

SAGUACHE — James “Jim” Monroe Gustin Sr., passed away at home on Dec. 4, 2019 with his loving wife Carol by his side. ... more

 

James ‘George’ Wharton

ALAMOSA — James “George” Wharton passed away suddenly on Nov. 29, 2019. ... more

 

Ronnie

SAN LUIS VALLEY — Joanne Christine Espinoza (Trujillo), 64, passed away Saturday, Nov. 30, at home. ... more

Mike Scott Kline

SAN LUIS VALLEY — Michael Scott Kline, 58, passed away Dec. 1, 2019 at home. ... more

 

Barbara Vigil

MOFFAT — Moffat resident Barbara Vigil, 73, passed away November 25, 2019.... more

 

Alexandra Mondragon

ANTONITO — Antonito resident Alexandra Mondragon, 33, passed away November 25, 2019. ... more

 

Marylyn Christine Williams Hostetter

A graveside service was held for Marylyn Christine Hostetter, on Oct. 26, 2019, in the Sanford Cemetery. ... more

Lester Adam Jr.

ALAMOSA — Elmer Lester Adam Jr., a longtime resident of Alamosa, passed away peacefully with his loving wife by his side on Nov. 20, 2019 at their home, ... more

Robert A. Yund

DELNORTE — Robert (Bob) Yund, 73, a native of Del Norte, passed away November 4, 2019, into the eternal elk hunting grounds of our loving Savior. ... more

 

Marie F. Gingerich

Marie F. Gingerich was born on October 2, 2016 in Romeo to Freeman and Elma Mae (Mast) Gingerich and passed away Saturday November 23, 2019 at the age of 3 years, 1 month and 20 days. ... more

 

Lorraine Sandoval

EL RITO — El Rito resident Lorraine Sandoval, 63, passed away peacefully in her sleep on November 23, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. ... more

Robert ‘Bob’ Felmlee

CENTER — Longtime retired farmer, Robert (Bob) Felmlee, passed away on November 20, 2019 in Colorado Springs. ... more

Doreen Drina Pacheco

MONTE VISTA — Doreen Drina Pacheco 62, passed away Wednesday, November 13, 2019 in Monte Vista. She was born February 15, 1957 in Aurora, Colorado, to Florencio and Darlene Pacheco. ... more

 

Robert W. Felmlee

CENTER — Center resident Robert W. Felmlee, 87, passed away on Nov. 20, 2019. ... more

Dorothy M. Mondragon

FORT GARLAND — Fort Garland resident Dorothy M. Mondragon, 93, passed away Nov. 19, 2019 at the Life Care Center in Colorado Springs with her loving family by her side. ... more

Virginia (Jinny) M. Moore

SAN LUIS VALLEY —Virginia (Jinny) M. Moore, 76, died on Monday, Nov. 18, 2019 in Roaring Fork Valley. ... more

Mary Louise Serna

SAN LUIS — San Luis resident Mary Louise Serna, 93, passed away peacefully on Nov. 18, 2019 at her home surrounded by her loving family. ... more

Elvira (Vera) Quintana Trotter

ANTONITO — Elvira (Vera) Quintana Trotter, age 81, daughter of J. Celestino Quintana and Josephina Lobato Quintana passed away Nov. 15, 2019 in Chattanooga, Tenn., where she had lived for the past 60 years. ... more

Theresa Janet Casias

LOBATOS — Florida, former Lobatos resident Theresa Janet Casias, went to her eternal rest on Nov. 4, 2019. ... more

Douglas Kent “Doug” Rosacker

ALAMOSA — Longtime Alamosa resident, Douglas Kent “Doug” Rosacker, 79, passed away Monday, Nov. 18 at home surrounded by his family. ... more

Owen Leon McColm III

MOSCA — Mosca resident Owen Leon McColm, III, 17, passed away Nov. 8, 2019 at his home in Mosca. ... more

Elvira (Vera) Quintana Trotter

ANTONITO — Elvira (Vera) Quintana Trotter, age 81, daughter of J. Celestino Quintana and Josephina Lobato Quintana passed away November 15, 2019 in Chattanooga, TN, where she had lived for the past 60 years. ... more

 

Mary Serna

SAN LUIS — San Luis resident Mary Serna, passed away November 18, 2019. ... more

 

Sil-Vera V. Eisenberg

SAN LUIS — Pueblo and former San Luis resident Sil-Vera V. Eisenberg, 97, passed away peacefully November 14, 2019 at the University Park Care Center with her loving family by her side. ... more

Johnny Chris Lujan Sr.

ALAMOSA — Johnny Chris Lujan, Sr., 80 years old, passed away on November 15, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. ... more

Kurt Cornum

SANFORD — Kurt Cornum of Palisade, Colorado, formerly of Sanford, died peacefully November 9th, 2019, at his home in Palisade, with his children at his side. ... more

 

Doris Ann Vandruff

LA JARA — Doris Ann Vandruff died peacefully Sunday morning, November 3, 2019, in West Jordan, Utah. An Hour of Remembrance will be held from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., November 14, 2019... more

Mary Lou Aragon

SAN LUIS — San Luis resident Mary Lou Aragon, 64, went to be with the Lord on November 12, 2019. ... more

 

Gilbert L. Sanchez

DEL NORTE — Gilbert L. Sanchez, 86, of Del Norte, passed away peacefully on Nov. 3, 2019.... more

 

Lou Aragon

SAN LUIS — San Luis resident Mary Lou Aragon,65, passed away November 12, 2019. ... more

Rose Trujillo

DEL NORTE — Lifelong Del Norte resident Rose Trujillo, 89, passed away peacefully November 10, 2019 at the River Valley Inn Nursing Home with her loving family by her side.... more

Joyce Elain Cross- Autrey Gunn

MANASSA — Joyce Elaine Cross-Autery Gunn passed away October 30th, 2019.... more

Roy Castleberry

ALAMOSA — Alamosa resident Roy Castleberry went to be with the Lord on November 11, 2019. ... more

Arnold W. Cordova

ALAMOSA — Alamosa resident Arnold W. Cordova, 71, passed away peacefully November 11, 2019 at his home surrounded by his loving family.... more

 

Rose Trujillo

Del Norte resident Rose Trujillo, 89, went to her eternal rest on November 10, 2019.... more

 

Josie Sisneros

Longtime Antonito resident Josie Sisneros, 80, died November 9, 2019... more

 

Ann Lucero

Ann Lucero, 85,a resident of the Banks community passed away on November 8, 2019 at her home.... more

Gilbert L. Sanchez

Gilbert L. Sanchez, 86, of Del Norte, passed away peacefully on Nov. 3, 2019.... more

Jose Adolph Arellano

Jose Adolph Arellano, 79, of Capulin, CO went to his eternal rest on November 6, 2019. ... more

Kathleen "Kathy" Jo Gylling

Heaven gained another angel when the veil parted for Kathleen "Kathy" Jo Gylling on November 7th, 2019. ... more

 

Kathleen ‘Kathy’ Jo Gylling

ALAMOSA – Longtime La Jara resident Kathleen “Kathy” Jo Gylling, 59, passed away on November 7, 2019. ... more

Luke Isaiah Jaramillo

LA JARA — La Jara resident Luke Isaiah Jaramillo, 31, went to his eternal rest on November 6, 2019 in Alamosa, Colo. ... more

Phyllis ‘Grandma Moon’ Mullins

Phyllis “Grandma Moon” Mullins was born on April 18, 1942 in Canon City, Colorado to Loy and Olive Adams, and grew up on a ranch near Coaldale, Colorado.... more

Donna Fritzsche

Donna Fritzsche, nee Shepherd, passed away Tuesday, November 5, 2019. ... more

 

Jose Adolph Arellano

CAPULIN — Capulin resident Jose Adolph Arellano, 79, went to his eternal rest on November 6, 2019.... more

 

Luke Isaiah Jaramillo

ALAMOSA — Alamosa resident Luke Isaiah Jaramillo, 31, went home to be with the Lord on November 6, 2019. ... more

Katherine Nigro-Mondragon

ALAMOSA — Katherine Nigro-Mondragon of Alamosa went Home to be with the Lord on November 3, 2019. After 101 years and seven months of being blessed with a beautiful life. Through her love she blessed those around her. Katherine passed away peacefully in her sleep with her family by her side. ... more

 

Donna Tipton

LA JARA — La Jara resident Donna Tipton, 65 went to her eternal rest on November 4, 2019. ... more

 

Sara Veronica Gallegos Felix

CENTER, COLO. — Sara Veronica Gallegos Felix took our Lord’s hand on Sunday, October 13, 2019, at San Luis Valley Regional Medical Center in Alamosa, Colo., with her loving family by her side. ... more

Johnnie Lopez

ROMEO — Romeo resident Johnnie Lopez went to be with the Lord on November 5, 2019. ... more

Logan David Martinez

ALAMOSA — Logan David Martinez, 32 passed away in a car accident on October 29th, 2019. ... more

Isaiah N. Sanchez

CENTER — Center resident Isaiah N. Sanchez, 26, went to his eternal rest on October 31, 2019 in the company of angels.... more

 

Katherine Mondragon

SAN LUIS VALLEY — San Luis resident Katherine Mondragon, 98 went to her eternal rest on November 3, 2019.... more

 

Logan David Martinez

ALAMOSA — On Monday October 29th, 2019 Logan David Martinez, 32, passed away. ... more

 

Isaiah Nathaniel Sanchez,

CENTER — Center resident Isaiah Nathaniel Sanchez, 26, went to his eternal rest on October 31, 2019. ... more

Courtney “Corky” Mortensen

SANFORD — Courtney “Corky” Mortensen passed away peacefully in his home on October 31st, 2019. ... more

 

Courtney ‘Corky’ Frank Mortensen

ALAMOSA — Courtney “Corky” Frank Mortensen, 82, passed away peacefully in Alamosa, Colo., on October 31, 2019.... more

Billey “Bill” Dale Garrett

ALAMOSA — Billey “Bill” Dale Garrett, 73, passed away Tuesday, October 29th at 8pm at his home in Mosca, CO after a short illness. ... more

 

Verna Mae Retana

MONTE VISTA — The Lord’s faithful servant, Verna Retana, was granted her angel wings on Oct. 17.  Verna passed peacefully into eternal life with Christ, surrounded by her loving family.   ... more

Bernie Randy Suazo

ALAMOSA — Alamosa resident Bernie Randy Suazo, 51, went to his eternal rest in the company of angels on October 30, 2019 at the San Luis Valley Regional Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family.... more

Marlene Lillian Hernandez

DEL NORTE — Marlene Lillian Hernandez, age 55 of Del Norte, Colorado, passed away on October 26, 2019 with her loving family by her side. ... more

Oralia Bueno

ALAMOSA — Longtime Alamosa resident Oralia Bueno, 80, went to be with the Lord on October 25, 2019 at Penrose Medical Center with her loving family by her side.... more

 

David Loyal Morgan

David Loyal Morgan, age 71, graduated from this life on Wednesday, October, 23rd 2019 returning to our loving Heavenly Father. Dave was born to Bernice Elaine (Sheely) Morgan and Loyal Maxwell Morgan on October 20, 1948, in Monte Vista, CO. ... more

John William Kelly

John William Kelly, 85 passed away peacefully, to return to his Heavenly Father, at his home at the Bridge in Alamosa, CO on October 24, 2019.... more

 

John Luis Medina

John Luis Medina went to his eternal rest on Oct. 21, 2019. ... more

Jeromy ‘Jerome’ Vargus

MONTE VISTA — Monte Vista Resident, Jeromy (Jerome) Vargus 43 passed away October 21, 2019. At Park View Hospital in Colorado Springs Colorado Jerome was born December 13, 1975 in Alamosa, CO. to his Mother Marilyn Waters. ... more

Robert Nelson Gray

ALAMOSA — Robert Nelson Gray, M.D., September 4th, 1939 to October 21, 2019. ... more

 

Jemomy ‘Jerome’ Vargus

MONTE VISTA — Monte Vista Resident, Jeromy (Jerome) Vargus 43 passed away October 21, 2019. At Park View Hospital in Colorado Springs ... more

Mary Agnes Garcia

MONTE VISTA — Former Monte Vista resident Mary Agnes Garcia, 58, passed away. She was born on November 20, 1960 in Alamosa to Juan and Maria Cuevas. ... more

Dr. Raymond Mayo Culp

DEL NORTE — Dr. Raymond Mayo Culp, 80, longtime resident, Dr. Raymond “Sparky” Culp, 80, passed away in his hometown of Del Norte surrounded by family on October 22, 2019. ... more

Nellie Marie Vanderpool

Nellie Marie Vanderpool, 96, Marie Vanderpool passed away September 15, 2019 at the Monte Vista Estates. ... more

 

Agnes Cuevas-Garcia

SAN LUIS VALLEY — Former valley resident Mary Agnes Cuevas-Garcia, 58, passed away in Pueblo on October 17, 2019. ... more

 

Dr. Raymond Mayo Culp

SAN LUIS VALLEY — Longtime valley resident Dr. Raymond Mayo Culp, 80, passed away on October 22, 2019 at the Rio Grande Hospital in Del Norte.... more

 

Kevin C. Tonso

ALAMOSA — Kevin C. Tonso, 50, passed away at home on Saturday October 19, 2019.... more

 

Leondro Gonzales

LA JARA — La Jara resident Leandro Gonzales, 91, went to his eternal rest on October 20, 2019. ... more

Martha M. Atencio

ALAMOSA — Longtime Alamosa resident Martha M. Atencio, went home to be with the Lord in the company of her Angels on October 17, 2019. ... more

Richard Oren Faucett

LIBERAL, Kan.—Richard Oren Faucett, 92, died October 16, 2019, at Southwest Medical Center. ... more

Eleanor Claudina Velasquez

CAPULIN — Eleanor Claudina Velasquez, 97, Capulin, Colo., born Nov. 9, 1921-passed away Oct. 8, 2019. ... more

 

Jose Ruybal Jr.

ALAMOSA — Jose, aka Joey Ruybal Jr., 41, formerly of Alamosa, passed away October 7, 2019 ... more

 

Elizabeth Louise Thissen

LA JARA — Elizabeth Louise Thissen, 86, passed away in La Jara, Colorado on October 15, 2019.... more

Georgory George Malouff

ALAMOSA — Gregory George Malouff, loving husband and father of three, passed away in the comfort of his home surrounded by family on Tuesday, October 1, 2019, after a long and courageous journey with pancreatic cancer. ... more

Don Lounsbury

MONTE VISTA — Don Lounsbury passed away peacefully on the evening of Monday October 14th at the Rio Grande Hospital in Del Norte, Colorado.... more

 

Eleanor C. Velasquez

CAPULIN, Colo. — Denver resident and former Capulin resident Eleanor C. Velasquez, 97, went to her eternal rest on October 8, 2019.... more

 

Kelly Ray Bennett

ALAMOSA —— Kelly Ray Bennett, 65, resident of Alamosa, born April 18, 1954, passed away October 2, 2019 in his home. ... more

Christopher Eugene Hernandez

ALAMOSA — Alamosa resident Christopher Eugene Hernandez, died in Alamosa on September 25, 2019. ... more

Evelyn Louise Olson

MONTE VISTA — Evelyn Louise Olson, 96, of Orem passed away quietly on October 4, 2019 with family at her side.... more

Carolyn Bell Davis

Carolyn Bell Davis, 81, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones on September 29, 2019. She is absent from her body but present with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.... more

 

Kelly Bennett

Alamosa resident Kelly Ray Bennett, 65, passed away in Alamosa on October 2, 2019.... more

 

Janet V. Martinez

MONTE VISTA, Colo. — Monte Vista resident Janet V. Martinez, 50, died September 29, 2019 at her home in Monte Vista. ... more

 

Kelly Ray Bennett

ALAMOSA — Alamosa resident Kelly Ray Bennett, 65, passed away in Alamosa on October 2, 2019. ... more

Jane Laurene Kerbel

ALAMOSA — Jane Laurene Kerbel, born in Fort Collins, Colo., Dec. 24, 1938, died in Alamosa, Colo., on Oct. 6, 2019 at the age of 80. ... more

 

Virginia Sue Pepper

CENTER, Colo. — Virginia (Sue) Pepper, 82, of Wellton, Ariz., passed away on September 16, 2019, in Yuma, Ariz. ... more

Henry Michael Lovato

ALAMOSA — Alamosa resident Henry Michael Lovato, 47, went to his eternal rest on September 28, 2019. ... more

J. Lynn Shawcroft

LA JARA — Our beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, J. Lynn Shawcroft, passed away peacefully on Oct. 3, 2019, after a brief illness. ... more

 

Joe and Mike Lujan, ‘The Twins’

ALAMOSA — Joe and Mike Lujan “The Twins” Joe Lujan was called to his final resting on Sept. 19, 2019 in Bullhead City, Ariz., where he currently resided. ... more

Barbara Jeanne Relyea

ALAMOSA — Barbara Jeanne Relyea passed away peacefully surrounded by love on September 28, 2019. ... more

 

Olivia Mary Espinoza

SAN LUIS — San Luis resident Olivia Mary Espinoza, 79, went to her eternal rest on Sept. 20, 2019 at her home with her loving family by her side.... more

 

Henry Michael Lovato

ALAMOSA — Alamosa resident Henry Michael Lovato, 47, passed away peacefully on Sept. 28, 2019. ... more

 

Carmelita P. Serrato

ALAMOSA — Alamosa resident Carmelita P. Serrato, 87, passed away peacefully on Oct. 2, 2019. ... more

Norma Arlene McEwan

ALAMOSA — Norma Arlene McEwan, 95, of Alamosa, Colo., passed away Sept. 24, 2019. ... more

Jose “Rafa” Rafael Ramirez-Mendoza

ALAMOSA — Alamosa resident Jose “Rafa” Rafael Ramirez-Mendoza, 50, went to his eternal rest on Sept. 27, 2019.... more

John Joseph Chase

FORT GARLAND — John Joseph Chase, 88, of Fort Garland, Colo., passed away peacefully on Sept. 25, 2019. ... more

Peter Daniel Vigil

ALAMOSA — Peter Daniel Vigil passed away peacefully in his home, in Denver, on Sept. 26, 2019. He was born to Pedro and Viola Vigil on Aug. 2,1959, in Sterling, Colo.   ... more

Olivia Mary Espinoza

SAN LUIS — San Luis resident Olivia Mary Espinoza, 79, went to her eternal rest on Sept. 20, 2019 at her home with her loving family by her side. ... more

Epifania Mondragon

ALAMOSA– Epifania Dolores Mondragon 79 passed away September 14, 2019 while in California with her loving family. Epifania was born January 14, 1940 in San Francisco, Co, the daughter of Antonio Vigil and Francesquita Vigil.... more

Perry “Poops” Sowards

MANASSA — Perry “Poops” Sowards, age 49, returned to our Heavenly Father on Sept. 26, 2019. ... more

Kenneth Lee Morgan

FARMINGTON, N.M. — Farmington, N.M. resident Kenneth Lee Morgan, 77, passed away Sept. 18, 2019.... more

 

Jose Rafael “Rafa” Ramirez-Mendoza

ALAMOSA — Alamosa resident Jose Rafael “Rafa” Ramirez-Mendoza, 50, passed away on Sept. 27, 2019. ... more

 

Christopher Hernandez

ANTONITO — Christopher Eugene Hernandez, passed away peacefully on Sept. 28, 2019. ... more

 

Christopher Behne

MANASSA — Manassa resident Christopher Behne, 61,went to his eternal rest on Sept. 28, 2019.... more

Marie E. Valdez

ALAMOSA — It is with great sadness that we share the passing of our beloved sister and dearest friend, Marie E. Valdez. ... more

Harold “Sam” Dean Swartz

MONTE VISTA — Harold “Sam” Dean Swartz, 88, passed away in Monte Vista, Colo. on Sept. 26, 2019. ... more

Criselda Medina

LA JARA — La Jara resident and former San Francisco, Colo. resident Criselda Medina, 98, passed away Sept. 28, 2019 at the Rio Grande Inn Nursing Home with her loving family by her side.... more

 

Perry S. Sowards

MANASSA — Perry S Sowards, 49, passed away in Conejos County, Colo. on Sept. 26, 2019. ... more

 

Harold “Sam” Swartz

MONTE VISTA — Harold “Sam” Swartz, 88, passed away in Monte Vista, Colorado on Sept. 26, 2019. ... more

 

John Joseph Chase

ALAMOSA — John Joseph Chase, 88, passed away in Alamosa on Sept. 25 2019. ... more

Della Nielson Steineckert

Sept. 24, 2019 brought the passing of our honored mother, Della Alice Nielson Pottberg Steineckert, PhD, 86, back to her heavenly home. ... more

 

Allen E. Harrison

DENVER — Allen E. Harrison of Denver passed away peacefully on Sept. 8, 2019. ... more

Nellie Marie Vanderpool

Obituary of Nellie Marie Vanderpool, 96, Marie Vanderpool passed away Sept. 15, 2019 at the Monte Vista Estates. Marie was born March 27, 1923 in Mosca, Colo. Marie graduated from Moffat High School. ... more

Bryant Kyle Keck

SANFORD — Bryant Kyle Keck, of Sanford, was born on Sept. 24, 1999. He died on Sept. 17, 2019 in Kamloops, British Columbia after injuries from a car accident while serving as a missionary for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. ... more

Olivia Mary Espinoza

SAN LUIS — San Luis resident Olivia Mary Espinoza, 79, went to her eternal rest on September 20, 2019 at her home with her loving family by her side. ... more

 

Epifania Mondragon

ALAMOSA – Epifania Dolores Mondragon 79 passed away September 14, 2019 while in California with her loving family. ... more

 

Rita Curtis

PUEBLO – It is with great sadness that we share the passing of our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grammy, Rita F. Curtis.... more

John Lloyd Jr.

HAYWARD, Calif.– John B. Lloyd Jr. (Jack), 79 passed away at his home in Hayward, CA. ... more

Teresa Sales

PUEBLO — Former Alamosa resident and Valley Courier editor Teresa Sales, 85, died on Aug. 28, 2019, at her home in Pueblo after a hard-fought battle with cancer. ... more

Thomas “Tonti” Spradlin

DEL NORTE — Thomas (Tonti) Spradlin, 62, passed away on Thursday Sept. 12, 2019 at his home in Del Norte. Born April 6, 1957 to Bobby and Mary Spradlin on Andrews Air Force Base in California. Thomas loved all animals just as all animals loved him. ... more

Budd Osmon

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Budd Osmon, 83, husband to Doris Whiteley Osmon, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2019 in Lexington, Kentucky. ... more

Emiliana “Em” Marie Archuleta

ALAMOSA — Our beautiful young lady passed away unexpectedly on Sept. 15, 2019. Known to those who loved her as Bug, Mija, Sis, Love, Em and Empi. Born April 7, 1995 to Darrell Archuleta and Dede Archuleta in Alamosa, Colorado. ... more

Anthony Joseph Taylor

FOUNTAIN — Fountain and San Luis resident Anthony Joseph Taylor went home to be with the Lord on Sept. 14, 2019. ... more

Billy Bonifacio Montano

DEL NORTE — Longtime Del Norte resident Billy Bonifacio Montaño, 84 passed away quite suddenly on Aug. 29, 2019.... more

Jackie Ann Chavez

ALAMOSA — Alamosa native Jackie Ann Chavez 58 passed away while in the comfort of her home the morning of Sunday, September 15, 2019.... more

Della V. Esquibel

DENVER — After a decade-long battle with Alzheimer’s disease, longtime San Luis Valley resident and former Alamosa Public School teacher, Della V. Esquibel, passed away at the age of 92 at Aspen Siesta Skilled Nursing in Denver on Sept. 12, 2019. ... more

 

Sydney Kjirsten Heersink

NEW YORK CITY — Sydney Kjirsten Heersink was born on Nov. 26, 1996, and she died with her father by her side after a year-long battle with cancer on Sept. 4, 2019 at Sloan-Kettering Memorial Cancer Center in New York City. ... more

 

Anthony Taylor

FOUNTAIN — Former San Luis resident Anthony Taylor, 63, passed away peacefully Sept. 14, 2019. ... more

 

Della Esquibel

ALAMOSA — Alamosa resident Della Esquibel, 92, passed away on Sept. 12, 2019. ... more

Mary Garcia

CENTER — Center resident Mary Garcia, 46, went to her eternal rest on Sept. 12, 2019. ... more

Prescilla Maez

CAPULIN — Longtime Capulin resident Prescilla Maez, 86, passed away at the San Luis Valley Health Regional Medical Center on Sept. 10, 2019. ... more

Jose M. Ulibarri

ALAMOSA — Long term resident of Alamosa Jose M. Ulibarri, 72, went to his eternal rest on Sept. 9, 2019. ... more

 

Jose Ulibarri

ALAMOSA — Alamosa resident Jose Ulibarri, 72, passed away Sept. 9, 2019. ... more

 

Sue Ellen Voris

DEL NORTE — Del Norte resident Sue Ellen Voris passed away Sept. 5, 2019. ... more

Penta Efren Segura

ALAMOSA — Former San Luis resident Penta Efren Segura, 84, passed away peacefully Sept. 9, 2019 at the Evergreen Nursing Home with his loving family by his side. ... more

Dezi Quezada

ROMEO — Dezi Quezada, 23, passed away on Sept. 5, 2019. ... more

Joel Christopher Tonso

MONTE VISTA — Joel Christopher Tonso passed away unexpectedly on Sept. 4, 2019 in Monte Vista.... more

L. Harvey Stockham

ALAMOSA — Lewis Harvey Stockham a.k.a. “The Harv” 64, died at his home surrounded by his close family members Aug 29, 2019. ... more

Karen Jane Johnson

LA JARA — Karen Jane Johnson passed away Sept. 6, 2019 in her home in La Jara, at the age of 67. ... more

 

Guy O’Donnal “Don” Scheibe

ALAMOSA — Longtime valley resident Guy O’Donnal “Don” Scheibe, 80, passed away Sept. 7, 2019. ... more

Joseph Lee Goodge

FOX CREEK — Longtime valley resident Joseph Lee Goodge, 92, passed away on Sept. 6, 2019. ... more

Marcella “Jane” Christopher

MONTE VISTA — Marcella “Jane” Christopher, 69, died peacefully in her sleep early Friday morning, Sept. 6, 2019 at her home in Monte Vista.... more

 

Craig Thompson

FT. GARLAND — Craig Thompson, 58, passed away on Sept. 9, 2019. ... more

 

Presentacion “Penta” Segura

SAN LUIS— former San Luis resident Presentacion “Penta” Segura, 84, passed away peacefully on Sept. 9, 2019. ... more

 

Helen Ruth Dodgen Hawkins

PRESTON, ID — Former resident of La Jara, Helen Ruth Dodgen Hawkins, returned to her heavenly home on Sept. 5, 2019 in Preston Idaho. ... more

 

Linda Diane Johnson

ANTONITO — Linda Diane Johnson, 70, passed away on Sept. 4, 2019 in Alamosa. ... more

 

Dezi Quezada

ROMEO — Dezi Quezada, 23, passed away Sept. 5, 2019. ... more

 

Billy Bonifacio Montano

DEL NORTE — Billy Bonifacio Montano of Del Norte, passed away on Aug. 29, 2019. ... more

Harry “David” Crites

DEL NORTE — Harry “David” Crites, 78, of Del Norte, passed away Aug. 27, 2019 in his home, A memorial service will be held on Sept. 28 at 2 p.m. at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s witnesses. Located one mile west of Monte Vista, on the North side of Highway 160.... more

Leroy (Kung fu/Teek) Lujan

MONTE VISTA — Leroy (Kung fu/Teek) Lujan on Aug. 16, 2019 God called him home to be with his parents Cornelio and Fedilina Espinosa Lujan, and his brother David. Leroy was born Jan. 2, 1954 in Monte Vista. ... more

Opal Marie Specker

MONTE VISTA — Opal Marie Specker 90, of Monte Vista, passed away Sept. 3, 2019 at Evergreen Nursing Home in Alamosa.... more

David Wade Valdez

DENVER — David Wade Valdez, 7 months old, of Manassa, passed away on Aug. 27, 2019 at Children’s Hospital in Denver.... more

 

Virginia Widhalm

ALAMOSA — Services for Virginia Widhalm will be held Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, at 10 a.m.... more

Orlinda Gurule

CENTER — Orlinda Gurule, 87, passed away Aug 31, 2019 at her home with her loving family by her side. ... more

Jean Coleen French-Moran

MONTE VISTA — Jean Coleen French-Moran, 86, died Aug. 28, 2019 at her home in Monte Vista. ... more

Isaac “Spanky” Romero

ALAMOSA — Isaac “Spanky” Romero, 38, went to his eternal rest on Sept. 1, 2019. ... more

James John Gutierrez

COLORADO SPRINGS — Alamosa resident James John Gutierrez, 38, passed away Aug. 29, 2019 at Penrose Hospital in Colorado Springs. ... more

 

Jean Colleen French-Moran

MONTE VISTA — Jean Colleen French-Moran, 86, passed away Aug. 28, 2019. ... more

Kelly Gantvoort Morand, DVM

WOODLAND PARK — Kelly Gantvoort Morand DVM, 59, left this earth unexpectedly and suddenly due to some medical complications, Aug. 22, 2019. ... more

Christine Marie Sanchez

DEL NORTE — Longtime 7-mile Plaza resident, Christine Marie Sanchez, 75, passed away June 7, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. ... more

Felix D. Valdez Jr.

LA JARA —Felix D. Valdez Jr. departed this world Aug. 24, 2019 at his home.... more

 

Marvin Damont Franklin

Marvin Damont Franklin, 56, passed away Aug. 26, 2019... more

Robert Charles Fassett

PHOENIX, Ariz. — Robert Charles Fassett, passed away Aug. 18, 2019 after a valiant fight against complications from cancer. ... more

 

Virginia Ann Widhalm

ALAMOSA — Virginia Ann Widhalm, 78, passed away Aug. 22, 2019 in her home.... more

 

Felix Donald Valdez, Jr

Felix Donald Valdez, Jr. passed away Aug. 24, 2019, ... more

 

Paul Hogue

A celebration of life will be held for Paul Hogue on Sept. 7, from noon to 4 p.m. ... more

Elsie Marian Studebaker

Heaven gained a master gardener when Elsie left this earth. ... more

 

Josephine Richardson

SAN LUIS — Josephine Richardson, 67, went to her eternal rest on Aug. 23, 2019.... more

Orlando “Weasel” Teddy Medina

ALAMOSA — Orlando Teddy “Weasel” Medina, 49, went to his eternal rest Aug. 19, 2019. ... more

Steve L. Valdez

DENVER — Center resident Steve L. Valdez, passed away Aug. 16, 2019 at his home in Denver surrounded by his loving family. ... more

William Marion “Bill” Henderson

AMARILLO, Texas — William Marion “Bill” Henderson, Retired Master Sergeant of the United States Air Force, formerly of South Fork, passed away Aug. 16, 2019 in Amarillo, Texas. ... more

Richard R. Garcia

LA JARA — Richard R. Garcia, 64, passed away August 16, 2019 at the Conejos County Hospital in La Jara. with his loving family at his side. ... more

 

Norman Ray Clark

SMITHVILLE, Texas —Norman Ray Clark passed away peacefully in his sleep June 23, 2019, in Smithville, Texas.   ... more

Carl J. Westbrook

MONTROSE — Carl J. Westbrook passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his family Aug. 19, 2019 in Montrose at the age of 79. ... more

 

Orlando Teddy Medina

ALAMOSA — Orlando Teddy Medina, 49, went to his eternal rest on August 19, 2019.... more

 

Timothy Ray Borron

LA JARA — Timothy Ray Borron, 27, went to his eternal rest on Aug. 17, 2019. ... more

Orval Reid Gylling, Jr.,

ALAMOSA — Longtime Alamosa resident Orval Reid Gylling, Jr., 87, passed away Aug. 16, 2019. ... more

Leroy (Kung fu/Teek) Lujan

MONTE VISTA — Leroy (Kung fu/Teek) Lujan on Aug. 16, 2019 God called him home to be with his parents Cornelio and Fedilina Espinosa Lujan, and his brother David. ... more

Regina Bernice Garcia

COLORADO SPRINGS — Monte Vista resident Regina Bernice Garcia, 42, passed away Aug. 12, 2019 in Colorado Springs with her loving family by her side. ... more

James Lewis Shawcroft

James Lewis Shawcroft was born in Alamosa, Oct. 29, 1939 to Horace B Shawcroft and Mary Caryl Crowther Shawcroft.... more

Dwaine Kenneth Stevens and Joy Nadine Stevens

Dwaine Kenneth Stevens and Joy Nadine Stevens were termed by themselves and all that knew them as “soulmates.” They met again at an Alamosa High School reunion and married May 28, 1983. ... more

 

Orval Reid Gylling, Jr.

ALAMOSA — Orval Reid Gylling, Jr., 87, passed away August 16, 2019. ... more

Linda Ann Hagedorn

ALAMOSA — Linda Ann Hagedorn, 72, passed away on Aug. 8, 2019 in Alamosa. ... more

 

Dennis “Denny” Eugene Armstrong

LA JARA — Dennis “Denny” Eugene Armstrong, 82, passed away at his home in La Jara under Hospice care, on August 10, 2019.... more

Josephine (Jo) Bowers

ALAMOSA — On Feb. 13, 2019, Josephine (Jo) Bowers, crossed over the Rainbow Bridge greeted by all of her furry and feathered friends who were waiting for her there. ... more

 

Regina Garcia

MONTE VISTA — Regina Garcia, 42, passed away Aug. 12, 2019. ... more

 

Veronica Eloisa Sierra

ALAMOSA —Veronica Eloisa Sierra, 83, passed away on July 24, 2019 in Alamosa. She was born July 9, 1936 in Del Norte, to Jose Roberto and Carolina A. (Jerou) Sierra. She was a local waitress in Alamosa for many years. ... more

Elias (Bud) Ubaldo Manzanares

AURORA — Elias (Bud) Ubaldo Manzanares died July 29, 2019 from complications due to ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) at the State Veterans Home at Fitzsimons in Aurora. ... more

Jose (Michael) Montano

SAN DIEGO, CA — Jose (Michael) Montano, 70, passed away peacefully Aug. 6, 2019 with his loving family by his side in San Diego, Calif. He was originally from La Jara. ... more

Beth Jayne

SOUTH FORK — Beth Jayne, age 63, unexpectedly passed away on Aug. 2 after weeks of difficulty recovering from cancer surgery. ... more

 

Vincent Archie Trujillo

ANTONITO — Vincent Archie Trujillo, 62, passed away on Aug. 10, 2019.... more

 

George Edward Seely

COLORADO SPRINGS — George Edward Seely ... more

Myron Beckner

HOMELAKE — Myron Beckner, 93, passed away on Aug. 10, 2019 at the Colorado State Veterans Center at Homelake. ... more

Josephine (Jo) Bowers

ALAMOSA — On Feb. 13, 2019, Josephine (Jo) Bowers, crossed over the Rainbow Bridge greeted by all of her furry and feathered friends who were waiting for her there. Jo was born Aug. 21, 1928, in Saguache County, to Joseph (Dode) and Thelma Crow. ... more

 

Richard Kent Barr

ARVADA —Richard Kent Barr of Arvada, formerly of Sanford, passed away peacefully with family members by his side after a long and valiant battle with cancer on Aug. 2, 2019.... more

Sharon Renee Duran

CENTER — Sharon Renee Duran, 60, went to her eternal rest Aug. 5, 2019. ... more

Antonio Angelo Velasquez

ANTONITO — Lifetime resident Antonio Angelo Velasquez, 77, went to his eternal rest on Aug. 3, 2019 at Parkview Medical Center with his loving family by his side. ... more

Roger Clark Tooker

PUEBLO — Roger Clark Tooker passed away Aug. 4, 2019 peacefully in his sleep. ... more

Blanca Gonzalez-Ruiz

MONTE VISTA —Blanca Gonzalez-Ruiz, 76, passed away peacefully Aug. 3, 2019 at the San Luis Valley Regional Medical Center with her loving family by her side. ... more

Eric Von DeHerrera

AURORA — Former Alamosa resident Eric Von DeHerrera, 27, passed away Aug. 4, 2019. Eric was welcomed into the world on July 15, 1992 in Alamosa, the beloved son of Mark DeHerrera and Rita Vigil DeHerrera. ... more

 

Sharon Renee Duran

CENTER — Sharon Renee Duran, 60 of Center, went to be with the Lord on August 5, 2019.... more

Bill Bond

DEL NORTE — Bill Bond passed away peacefully July 31, 2019, in Rio Grande Hospital surrounded by his family. ... more

 

Robert (Bob) Wadleigh

FLORIDA — Robert (Bob) Wadleigh 93, died Aug. 3, 2019 in his daughter’s home in Florida. ... more

 

Eric DeHerrera

ALAMOSA — Eric DeHerrera, 27 of Alamosa, went to his eternal rest on Aug. 4, 2019. ... more

 

Blanca Gonzalez-Ruiz

MONTE VISTA — Blanca Gonzalez-Ruiz, 76 of Monte Vista, passed away on Aug. 3, 2019. ... more

 

Antonio Angelo Velasquez

ANTONITO — Antonio Angelo Velasquez,77 of Antonito, went to be with the Lord on Aug. 3, 2019.... more

Elizabeth “Sharon” Oringdulph

ALAMOSA — Elizabeth “Sharon” Oringdulph peacefully passed away July 29, 2019 in Alamosa. ... more

Norma L. Myers

DEL NORTE — Norma Lenore (Hanna) Myers, 91, of Del Norte, passed away July 28, 2019. ... more

 

Billy Joe Bond

MONTE VISTA— Billy Joe Bond, 80, passed away Wednesday July 31, 2019.... more

Earl C. Van Trees

MONTE VISTA —Earl C. Van Treese, 91, passed away July 30, 2019. ... more

 

Earl C. Van Treese

MONTE VISTA — Earl C. Van Treese, 91, passed away July 30, 2019. ... more

Donald Montoya

ALAMOSA — Donald was born Nov. 28, 1981 at the Alamosa Hospital and joined his grandmother and grandfather Gloria and Philemon Montoya, his grandma Grace Medina and his great-grandma Aggie on July 24 2019. ... more

Georgia Marie Monter

ALAMOSA — Georgia Marie Monter, 81, passed away peacefully July 29, 2019.... more

 

Leona Edwards

MONTE VISTA— Leona Edwards, 88, went to be with her Lord and Savior on July 22, 2019. ... more

Catherine Dawn Crowder

ALAMOSA — Longtime resident Catherine Dawn Crowder, 90, passed away peacefully at the San Luis Valley Regional Medical Center on July 25, 2019, surrounded by her family. ... more

Theodore J. (Eliopoulos) Ellis

ALAMOSA —Theodore J. (Eliopoulos) Ellis was born in the remote Greek village of Kardaritsi 40 miles north of the ancient town of Olympia. ... more

Herbert Elevenio Martinez

MONTE VISTA —Herbert Elevenio Martinez, 77, died July 6, 2019 at his home in Monte Vista. ... more

 

Paul Thruel Zimmerman

LA JARA — Paul Thruel Zimmerman, 87, passed away in La Jara, Nov. 21, 2018. ... more

Mike Rierson

CENTER — Mike Rierson, 60, of Center, passed away July 18, 2019. He was born Nov. 10, 1958 in Evanston, Ill., to Bob and Mardy Rierson. ... more

 

Catherine Dawn Crowder

ALAMOSA — Catherine Dawn Crowder, 90, passed away peacefully at the San Luis Valley Regional Medical Center on July 25, 2019.... more

 

Freda M. Kelley

MONTE VISTA — Freda M. Kelley, 90, passed away July 25, 2019.... more

Douglas Ward Jones

COLORADO SPRINGS  — Douglas Ward Jones, 64, passed away July 18, 2019 at U.C. Health Medical Center in Colorado Springs.... more

Saul Velasco

ALAMOSA — Saul Velasco, 33, passed away July 18, 2019 with his loving family surrounding him. Saul was born May 11, 1986 to Guadalupe Velasco and Ester Gutierrez. He grew up with his brother and sister in Alamosa. ... more

George Gilbert Gonzales

DENVER — George Gilbert Gonzales, 61, passed away on July 13, 2019 in Jefferson County. ... more

Loyola Lucero

SAN LUIS —Loyola Lucero, 84, went to Heaven peacefully on July 17, 2019. She was born in San Luis, April 25, 1935, the daughter of Cedelia Montoya, Celestino Valdez, and stepfather Daniel Montoya. She is married to Virgil Lucero. ... more

Andrew Ernest Valdez Sr.

BOULDER — Andrew Ernest Valdez Sr., born April 8, 1936 passed away peacefully on June 27, 2019 with his family surrounding him with love.... more

Manuel Aguirre

ALAMOSA — Manuel Aguirre, 86, of Alamosa passed away surrounded by his family on July 18, 2019. ... more

Fredrick Gutirrez

WALSENBURG — Fredrick Gutirrez was born Aug. 9, 1935 in Denver and passed away April 29, 2019 in Walsenburg. ... more

Rebecca Denise Cavett Amerman

CENTER — Rebecca Denise Cavett Amerman passed away July 12, 2019 in Colorado Springs, after a lengthy illness with her loving husband at her side. ... more

William John Gowey

ALAMOSA — William John Gowey, 92, of Alamosa, passed away July 7, 2019.... more

Doreen Amy Gallegos

ALAMOSA — Longtime Alamosa resident Doreen Amy Gallegos, 50, went to her eternal rest on July 13, 2019. ... more

 

Laurens K. Witt

ALAMOSA — Longtime Alamosa resident Laurens K. Witt, 84, passed away on July 13, 2019. ... more

 

Maria Bersabe (Bertha) Quintana

Maria Bersabe (Bertha) Quintana, 80 years old, went to be with the Lord on July 8, 2015 in Alamosa,... more

Mary Ann Mitchell

MONTE VISTA — Mary Ann Mitchell passed away June 23, 2019 in her apartment at the Legacy of Monte Vista. ... more

 

Donald “Donny” Moses Romero

CENTER — Longtime Center resident Donald “Donny” Moses Romero, 43, went to his eternal rest July 5, 2019. ... more

Fritz Lee Schockey

LOVELAND — Fritz Lee Schockey, 64, passed away July 3, 2019 at his home in Loveland. ... more

 

Ronald Morch

SANFORD — Longtime Sanford resident Ronald Keith Morch, passed away July 6, 2019. ... more

Fernando Malagon Cruz

ANTONITO — Fernando Malagon Cruz, 86, passed away July 8, 2019 at the Evergreen Nursing Home with his loving family by his side. ... more

 

Erminio “Isidro” Gomez

GARCIA — Erminio “Isidro” Gomez,75, went to his eternal rest on July 9, 2019. ... more

 

Donald Moses Romero

CENTER —Donald Moses Romero,43, went to his eternal rest on July 5, 2019. ... more

 

Herbert Elevinio Martinez

MONTE VISTA — Herbert Elevinio Martinez, 77, passed away July 6, 2019. ... more

Roger S. Garcia

RA —Roger “Clarence” Sidney Garcia, 80, passed away July 6, 2019 at Penrose Hospital in Colorado Springs with his loving family by his side. ... more

Genevieve Garcia Maestas

SAN PABLO — Genevieve Garcia Maestas, 91, of San Pablo, passed away July 4, 2019. She was born on Sept. 26, 1927 to Felix Garcia and Maclovia Salazar. ... more

Donald Eugene McCallister, Sr.

DEL NORTE — Longtime Del Norte resident Donald Eugene McCallister, Sr., 90, passed away July 1, 2019. ... more

Zachary Emery Jones

CREEDE — Zachary Emery Jones, 33, passed away unexpectedly on June 27, 2019 in Creede. He was born on Sept. 27, 1985 to Mark and Monica Jones of Creede. ... more

V.W. “Bill” Ellithorpe

VALLEY — V.W. “Bill” Ellithorpe died peacefully on June 27th following a brief illness with his family by his side.... more

Larry P. Lemen

ALAMOSA — United States Air Force veteran, Technical Sergeant (Retired) Larry P. Lemen, 82, died in Alamosa June 24, 2019. ... more

 

Donald Eugene McCallister Sr,

Longtime Del Norte resident Donald Eugene McCallister, Sr., 90, passed away on July 1, 2019.... more

Bradley Neil Selters

Lincoln, NB—Bradley Neil Selters left this world June 27, 2019 in Lincoln, Neb., while surrounded by family. Brad was born on Aug. 4, 1951 in Alamosa, to Florence and Harold Selters. ... more

John Benito Gonzales

MONTE VISTA — Longtime valley resident John Benito Gonzales, 84, passed away June 26, 2019 in La Jara. ... more

Joseph Adolph Archuleta

MONTE VISTA —Joseph Adolph Archuleta, 61, passed away June 23, 2019 at his home with his loving family by his side.... more

 

Merita Faith Johnson

CENTER — A life too soon gone but lived to the fullest. The peak of her life began just over a year ago as God led Merita and Daniel together.... more

 

Mary Ann Mitchell

Mary Ann Mitchell passed away June 23, 2019 in her apartment at The Legacy of Monte Vista. ... more

Norman Ray Clark

SMITHVILLE, TX — Norman Ray Clark passed away peacefully in his sleep Sunday, June 23, 2019, in Smithville, Texas.  ... more

Darrell Dean Seefeldt

SPRINGFIELD, IL — Darrell Dean Seefeldt, 74, of Springfield,Ill., died on Sunday, June 23, 2019. ... more

 

Pastor Charlie Espinoza

SAN LUIS— Pastor Charlie Espinoza, 75, went to his eternal rest on June 24, 2019.... more

 

Genevia Cordova

FORT WORTH, TX — Mrs. Genevia (Green) Cordova passed peacefully from this earth on June 3, 2019 in Fort Worth, Texas. ... more

Freddie M. Salazar

ANTONITO — Freddie M. Salazar, 76, passed away June 20, 2019 at the Bear Creek Nursing Home with his loving family by his side. ... more

Frank A. Valdés, Jr.

BURIEN, WA. — It is with great sadness that the family of Frank A. Valdés, Jr. (aka Paco & Punky) announces that after a brief illness Frank passed away June 12, 2019 in Burien, Wash. at the age of 88. ... more

 

Frank A. Valdés, Jr.

BURIEN, WA. — It is with great sadness that the family of Frank A. Valdés, Jr. (aka Paco & Punky) announces that after a brief illness Frank passed away June 12, 2019 in Burien, Wash. at the age of 88. ... more

 

Joseph Adolph Archuleta

MONTE VISTA — Joseph Adolph Archuleta,61, went to his eternal rest June 23, 2019. ... more

 

John Andre

MONTE VISTA —John Andre, 84, passed away March 10, 2019. ... more

Judy Delaine Lujan

MONTE VISTA — Longtime Monte Vista resident Judy Delaine Lujan, 65, passed away June 19, 2019. ... more

Troy Kent Shawcroft

LA JARA — TK passed away June 18, 2019 in La Jara. He was born July 19, 1940 in Denver, and was adopted by Troy E. and Louise J. (Corry) Shawcroft. ... more

Wima Marie Etter

ALAMOSA — Wima Marie Etter, 97 was taken home to be with her savior on June 16, 2019.... more

 

Judy Delaine Lujan

MONTE VISTA — Longtime Monte Vista resident Judy Delaine Lujan, 65, passed away June 19, 2019.... more

 

Freddie M. Salazar

LA JARA/ANTONITO — La Jara/Antonito resident Freddie M. Salazar, went to his eternal rest June 20, 2019. ... more

 

Roland Charles Atencio

Roland Charles Atencio,70, passed away June 17, 2019. ... more

Billy Wilson McColm

Longtime Alamosa resident Billy Wilson McColm, Sr., 65, passed away on June 16, 2019. ... more

Marguerite Thomas Christensen

MANASSA — Longtime Manassa resident Marguerite Thomas Christensen, 98, died June 11, 2019 at her home in Manassa. ... more

 

Wilma Marie Etter,

Wilma Marie Etter, 97, passed away June 16, 2019. ... more

Rita Cordova

SIERRA VISTA ARIZ. — Rita Cordova of Sierra Vista Arizona, passed away peacefully at her home June 1, 2019 in the company of her daughter, Debra Cordova-Paul, and grandson, Dana Cordova. She was 88. ... more

Larry Mortensen

GILBERT, AZ. — Larry Mortensen passed away June 15, 2019, in Gilbert Arizona at the age of 84. ... more

Mildred Mondragon

ALAMOSA — Longtime Alamosa resident Mildred Mondragon, 72, passed away May 27, 2019, peacefully in her home surrounded by her family. ... more

Gladys Isenhart

MOFFAT — Moffat resident Gladys Isenhart, 82, passed away June 7, 2019 at her daughter’s home in Monte Vista surrounded by her loving family. ... more

 

Dorothy Lee Pearsall

Dorothy Lee Pearsall, 88, passed away June 9, 2019. ... more

 

Mark King 1952 - 2019

ALAMOSA —Mark King, age 65, passed away at his home in Alamosa, where he graduated from Adams state college in 1974. ... more

Gary Lee Stewart

It Is with great sadness to announce that on June 2, 2019, Gary Lee Stewart, loving father and brother, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly at the age of 57. ... more

Josephine Marie Bassi

Josephine Marie Bassi, 89, of Pueblo, went home to be with Jesus June 8, 2019. ... more

Kathy Diane Sierra

CENTER — Center resident Kathy Diane Sierra, 66, passed away June 3, 2019.... more

Adam James Pena

LA JARA — La Jara resident, Adam J. Pena, 40, found his eternal peace on May 31, 2019. Adam was born in La Jara May 30, 1979 to Gloriamarie Salazar-Pena and Richard Pena. ... more

 

Adam James Pena

LA JARA — La Jara resident Adam James Pena, 40, went to his eternal rest May 31, 2019.... more

Nicholas “Nick” Hale

MONTE VISTA — Nicholas “Nick” Hale, 81, of Monte Vista, died May 29, 2019 at the family home in Monte Vista.... more

 

Carl Anthony Arnold

COLORADO SPRINGS — Carl Arnold was born on June 6, 1939 in Salida, to Dunbar and Mary Arnold. He passed away on May 24, 2019 in Colorado Springs. ... more

Sharon Mary Mullins

ALAMOSA — Alamosa resident Sharon Mary Mullins, passed away May 22, 2019. ... more

 

Denise (Kernen) Dutton

Denise (Kernen) Dutton, passed away peacefully on May 23, 2019 at the Joni Fair Hospice House in Pueblo, with her daughters at her side. ... more

Carmel A. DeHerrera

CENTER — Center resident Carmel A. DeHerrera, 77, passed away May 28, 2019 at the San Luis Valley Regional Medical Center with his loving family by his side. ... more

Anthony Filbert DeHererra

CENTER — Anthony Filbert DeHererra, 58, of Center, passed away on May 28, 2019 in Del Norte. ... more

Nathan Wilson

MONTE VISTA — Nathan Wilson went home to be with the Lord May 11, 2019.... more

 

Ira Tubs

Moffat resident Ira Tubs, Passed away May 28, 2019. ... more

 

Carmel DeHerrera

Center resident Carmel DeHerrera, went to his eternal rest May 28, 2019.... more

Evan F. Sanchez

CHAMA — Chama resident Evan F. Sanchez, 86, passed away May 27, 2019 at his daughter’s home with his loving family by his side. ... more

Nancy Lee Frasier

CENTER —Nancy Lee Frasier, 71, of Center died Monday, April 15, 2019 at the Rio Grande Hospital in Del Norte. ... more

Cidelia Mondragon

LA JARA — La Jara resident Cidelia Mondragon, 97, passed away May 23, 2019. Cidelia was born on June 30, 1921, daughter of Rumaldo Chavez and Maricia Salazar. ... more

Gilbert Mondragon

LA JARA —La Jara resident Gilbert R. Mondragon, 73, passed away May 22, 2019 after a short battle with cancer peacefully at his home with his loving family by his side. ... more

Floraine Wilson

Floraine Wilson, last surviving child of Hubert Smith and Evaline Jack Smith, passed away peacefully May 25, 2019 at the Rio Grande Inn, La Jara. ... more

Doris Uldene Ratzlaff

DEL NORTE — Doris Uldene Ratzlaff, 81, of Del Norte, passed away May 21, 2019 at Penrose Hospital in Colorado Springs. She was born April 14, 1938 in Holly, to William and Florence Hazen. ... more

Esperanza “Hope” Manzanares

CHAMA — Chama resident Esperanza “Hope” Manzanares, 89, passed away May 21, 2019 peacefully at her home under Hospice care with her loving family by her side. ... more

 

John Richard Tankersley

John Richard Tankersley, the first born son of S.E. (Gene) Tankersley and Joanne Harbour Tankersley was born at the old Del Norte Hospital Jan. 3, 1952. ... more

Rev. Ezequiel Rubio-Villazana

Denver former San Luis resident Rev. Ezequiel Rubio-Villazana, 76, went home to be with the Lord on May 15, 2019. Ezequiel was born on July 19, 1942 in Chihuahua, Mexico, the beloved son of Elias Rubio and Maria Villaszna-Rubio. ... more

James Albert Claunch

James Albert Claunch, 82, passed away peacefully on May 17, 2019, in Orem, Utah.... more

 

Rev. Ezequiel Rubio

SAN LUIS — San Luis resident Rev. Ezequiel Rubio, 75, passed away on May 15, 2019.... more

Patricia Smith

ALAMOSA — Patricia Smith, born June 21, 1931 to Faustine and Marjorie Mascarenas along with her twin sister Pricilla Thorpe. ... more

Victoria Salazar

PUEBLO — Victoria Salazar, 73, passed into the light of Eternal Peace on Friday morning, May 10, 2019 at home in Pueblo.... more

Margaret E. Garcia

MOGOTE — Mogote resident Margaret E. Garcia, 79, passed away May 13, 2019 at her home with her loving family by her side. ... more

Charles Henry Schwartz

PUEBLO — Charles Henry Schwartz, 89, passed away May 11, 2019 in Pueblo.... more

Hope Maria Velasquez

FORT GARLAND — Hope Maria Velasquez, passed away peacefully with her family by her side at the San Luis Care Center on May 13, 2019.... more

Rozetta Rousey

CAPULIN — Capulin resident Rozetta Rousey,77, passed away peacefully May 12, 2019 at the Pikes Peak Hospital under Hospice Care surrounded by her loving family.... more

David D. Krout

HIGHLAND, UTAH — David D. Krout, of Highland, Utah, lost his battle with cancer May 9, 2019, surrounded by his loving family.... more

 

Victoria Salazar

PUEBLO — Victoria Salazar, 73, passed into eternal peace May 10, 2019 at home in Pueblo. ... more

Nathan Wilson

MONTE VISTA — Nathan Wilson went home to be with the Lord May 11, 2019. ... more

Crystal Melanie Lucero

San Luis — San Luis resident Crystal Melanie Lucero, 36, went to her eternal rest May 12, 2019 at the Skyridge Medical Center under Hospice care surrounded by her loving family. ... more

Morris “Dean” Calhoon

ALAMOSA — Morris “Dean” Calhoon died on April 14, 2019, at his home in Alamosa.... more

Daniel J. Pacheco, 63

ALAMOSA — Good people pass away; the godly often die before their time. ... more

 

Margaret E. Slout

DEL NORTE — The Family of Margaret E. Slout who passed away Sept. 13, 2018... more

 

Marlena C. McMath

ANTONITO — Antonito resident Marlena C. McMath, 74, passed away on May 4, 2019.... more

Jose (Carmona) Torres

VALLEY — Long time San Luis Valley resident Jose (Carmona) Torres, 62, passed away at the San Luis Valley Health Regional Medical Center on May 8, 2019. ... more

Gilbert Wilbur Martinez

CHAMA, CO—Chama resident Gilbert Wilbur Martinez,78, passed away May 6, 2019.... more

Mathew Lynn Valdez

SAN LUIS — San Luis resident Mathew Lynn Valdez, 57, went to his eternal rest May 5, 2019. ... more

Alvin “Uncle Al” Larry Romero

VALLEY — La Isla resident Alvin “Uncle Al” Larry Romero, 71, passed away January 10, 2019 at his home. ... more

Dan Lawrence Welsh

MONTE VISTA — Dan Lawrence Welsh was born Sept. 10, 1929 in Elkhart, Kan. He passed away March 4, 2019 in Monte Vista, at the Colorado State Veterans Home. ... more

 

Wayne Wesley Parrack

CREEDE — Wayne Wesley Parrack, a former resident of Creede, Colo., died at the Colorado Veterans Community Living Center and Nursing Home at Homelake on April 23, 2019. ... more

 

Bernadine Sandoval

La Jara resident Bernadine Sandoval, 46, went to her eternal rest on May 2, 2019.... more

 

Floyd Franco Fontanero-Martinez

RENO, Nev. — Floyd Franco Fontanero-Martinez, 78, passed away in Reno, Nev. on April 30, 2019. ... more

Frances A. Martinez

SAN LUIS — San Luis resident Frances A. Martinez, 74, went to her eternal rest on April 29, 2019.... more

Geraldine Roslie (Smith) Oba

VALLEY — Longtime San Luis Valley resident Geraldine Oba was born on Norton Ranch in Conejos, Sept. 7, 1926.... more

Frederick R. Gutirrez

Frederick R. Gutirrez, 83, a long-time Alamosa resident, passed away April 29, 2019 at the Spanish Peaks Veterans Community Living Center.... more

George Ross Espinosa

MONTE VISTA — Monte Vista resident George Ross Espinosa, 86, passed away May 4, 2019 at his home with his loving family by his side.... more

Bernadine Silva

LA JARA — La Jara resident Bernadine Silva, 47, passed away May 2, 2019. ... more

 

Frances A. Martinez

SAN LUIS — San Luis resident Frances A. Martinez, 75, went to her eternal rest on April 29, 2019. ... more

Dr. Paul Reddin

ALAMOSA — Paul Reddin was born in Hooper, Colo. to Gordon and Lelia Reddin, attended Hooper School and graduated in 1960, the first year of the Sangre de Cristo consolidation.   ... more

Andrew Ray Snyder

DEL NORTE & ALAMOSA — Longtime Del Norte and Alamosa resident Andrew Ray Snyder, 92, passed away April 26, 2019 at Sangre de Cristo Hospice and Palliative Care in Pueblo. ... more

Mable Anna Sherrill

PARKER — Mable Anna Sherrill, 83, of Parker, Colo. passed away on April 13, 2019 in Castle Rock, Colo. She was born on Jan. 21, 1936 in Monte Vista, Colo. to Glenn C. and Josephine E. (Patterson) Davis of Saguache, Colo. ... more

Walter James Maddux

PUEBLO — Walter James Maddux, 76, born Sept. 19, 1942 in Alamosa, Colo., passed away on April 19, 2019 in Pueblo, Colo. ... more

Mary Abigail Pittman

ALAMOSA — Mary Abigail Pittman entered into eternal life on Thursday, April 18, 2019. ... more

Mary Josephine Padilla

MONTE VISTA — Longtime Monte Vista resident Mary Josephine Padilla, 90, passed away surrounded by her loving family on April 20, 2019. ... more

Adriana Brielle Segura

CENTER — Adriana Brielle Segura, age 4, passed away on Saturday, April 20, 2019, in the comfort of her home in Center, Colo. surrounded by her loved ones after a long fought battle with cancer. ... more

 

Karen Laura Krueger Wagner

ALAMOSA — Karen Laura Krueger Wagner, longtime resident of Alamosa, died Friday evening, March 8, 2019 at the Evergreen Nursing Home. ... more

 

Richard R. Brumfield

For my family and I, all our thanks go to each and every one who took Dick in their hearts and prayers — those who attended the funeral service, those who sent sympathy cards and plants, those who attended the Campus Café at the time Dick was there. ... more

Helen Louise Lujan

DEL NORTE — It is said Helen always had a book in one hand and a rosary in the other.... more

Caroline Lowry Garner

TRINIDAD — Caroline Lowry Garner of Trinidad, Colo., formerly Denver, was born in Del Norte, Colo. May 26, 1943 to Guy and Mildred Lowry. Caroline went to be with our Lord and Savoir April 18, 2019. ... more

 

Mary Abigail Pittman

ALAMOSA — Mary Abigail Pittman passed away on April 18, 2019.... more

 

Helen Louise Lujan

ALAMOSA — Alamosa resident Helen Louise Lujan, 57, passed away April 20, 2019. ... more

Richard Romero

ALAMOSA — Alamosa resident Richard Romero, 43, passed away Wednesday, April 17, 2019 at the Parkview Medical Center with his loving family by his side. ... more

Geneva Martha John

BLANCA — Blanca resident Geneva Martha John, 80, passed away with her loving family by her side April 18, 2019 at Evergreen Nursing Home in Alamosa, Colo. ... more

Howard Claud Galvez, Jr.

SANFORD — Sanford resident Howard Claud Galvez, Jr., 54, passed away April 20, 2019 at the Penrose Medical Center under Hospice Care surrounded by his loving family. ... more

Vernon Davis

ALAMOSA — Vernon Davis died at the age of 85 on Saturday, April 20, 2019. ... more

 

William Glenn Remick

MONTE VISTA – Longtime Monte Vista resident William Glenn Remick, 67, passed away on April 19, 2019. ... more

 

Karen Laura Krueger Wagner

ALAMOSA — Karen Laura Krueger Wagner, longtime resident of Alamosa, died Friday evening, March 8, 2019 at the Evergreen Nursing Home. ... more

 

Richard Romero

ALAMOSA — Alamosa resident Richard Romero, 43, passed away April 17, 2019.... more

 

Geneva Martha John

ALAMOSA — Alamosa resident Geneva Martha John passed away April 18, 2019. ... more

Nancy Lee Frasier

CENTER — Nancy Lee Frasier, age 71, of Center died Monday, April 15, 2019 at the Rio Grande Hospital in Del Norte.... more

Conrad Vernon Sanchez

SAN LUIS — San Luis resident Conrad Vernon Sanchez, 66, went to his eternal rest on April 16, 2019 with his loving family by his side. ... more

Lonna Evans

MONTE VISTA —Lonna Evans passed away on Tuesday, April 16, 2019 at the Monte Vista Estates nursing facility at the age of 99. ... more

Lonna Evans

MONTE VISTA —Lonna Evans passed away on Tuesday, April 16, 2019 at the Monte Vista Estates nursing facility at the age of 99. ... more

Winford O. Keeling

DEL NORTE — Winford O. Keeling, 96, passed away Tuesday, April 16, 2019 in Del Norte, Colo. ... more

 

Conrad Vernon Sanchez

SAN LUIS — San Luis resident Conrad Vernon Sanchez passed away April 16, 2019. ... more

 

Betty Jean Garcia

SAGAUCHE — Saguache resident Betty Jean Garcia, 83, passed away April 15, 2019.... more

 

Viola Fern (Slabaugh) Bender

ALAMOSA — Viola was born July 13, 1925 in La Grange, Ind. to Daniel and Martha Slabaugh, one of five children. ... more

 

Viola Fern (Slabaugh) Bender

ALAMOSA — Viola was born July 13, 1925 in La Grange, Ind. to Daniel and Martha Slabaugh, one of five children. ... more

June Weyers Dillon

MONTE VISTA — June Weyers Dillon a long time resident of Monte Vista passed away March 26, 2019 at The Palisades Assisted Living in Colorado Springs.... more

Kalvin Clark Rilling

ALAMOSA — Alamosa resident Kalvin Clark Rilling, 54, passed away on April 11, 2019. ... more

Mary Louise Frink

ALAMOSA — Mary Louise Frink died in Alamosa, Colo., on Friday, April 12, 2019. ... more

 

Mary Louise Frink

ALAMOSA — Alamosa resident Mary Louise Frink, 93, passed away April 12, 2019. ... more

Maria Angelina Lopez

ALAMOSA — Maria Angelina “Angie” Lopez passed away peacefully on April 13, 2019 at the San Luis Valley Regional Medical Center in Alamosa, Colo., surrounded by her loving family. ... more

Mary Jane Arellano

CAPULIN — Capulin resident Mary Jane Arellano, 78, passed away April 14, 2019 at the Conejos County Hospital with her loving family by her side. ... more

Richard Orville Burt

Richard Orville Burt passed away in the arms of his dear wife, Marie, on Saturday, March 23, 2019, at his home in Peoria, Arizona. ... more

Erma “Patsy” Gonzales (Roybal)

MONTE VISTA — Monte Vista resident Patsy Roybal, passed away April 6, 2019 at her home under hospice care with her loving family by her side. ... more

Earnest “Earnie” Eugene Padilla

SALIDA — Earnie was born to Johnny and Rachel Padilla on May 23,1959 in Salida, Colo.... more

Myrtle Olivia Luster Gibson

ARAPAHOE, Neb. — Myrtle Olivia Luster Gibson, age 88, of Arapahoe, Neb. passed away Monday, April 8, 2019 at the C.A. Mues Good Samaritan Center in Arapahoe, Neb.... more

Michael Ben Trujillo

BRIGTHON — Michael Ben Trujillo from Brighton, Colo., formerly of Manassa, Colo., resident passed away April 6, 2019 in Seattle, Wash. ... more

Santiago Orion Dyer

ALAMOSA — Santiago Orion Dyer left this Earth to find his place in the stars, Saturday night April 7, 2019. ... more

Betty Nicole Martinez

SAN LUIS — San Luis resident Betty Nicole Martinez, 83, passed away April 7, 2019, in Pueblo, Colo. with her loving family by her side. ... more

Richard Alan Turner

SAN LUIS VALLEY — Richard Alan Turner, 74, passed away peacefully on April 5, 2019 in the home he built for his family. ... more

Dorothy Nuzom Hey

MONTE VISTA — Dorothy Nuzom Hey 87, passed away April 7, 2019 at the Monte Vista Estates.... more

 

Richard Turner

LA JARA — La Jara resident Richard Turner, 74, passed away April 5, 2019. ... more

 

Michael Trujillo

CAPULIN — Capulin resident Michael Trujillo, 62, passed away April 6, 2019. ... more

 

Betty Martinez

SAN LUIS — San Luis resident Betty Martinez, 84, passed away April 7, 2019. ... more

 

Harry Kelly

ALAMOSA — Alamosa resident Harry Kelly, 71, passed away April 9, 2019. ... more

 

Dorothy Hey

MONTE VISTA — Dorothy Hey, 87, passed away on April 7, 2019. ... more

Robert Garlin Trower

ALAMOSA — Robert Garlin Trower passed away peacefully in his home April 7, 2019 after a short illness.... more

Mercedes “Mercy” Antencio

ANTONITO — Mercedes Atencio joined her husband Willie on Feb. 28, 2019.... more

Arthur A. Davies

Arthur A. Davies, 90, of Del Norte Co passed away on March 31, 2019. ... more

 

Robert Howell

Mogote resident Robert Howell, passed away March 31, 2019. ... more

Alejandro Rodriguez-Leon

Center resident Alejandro Rodriguez-Leon, 66, passed away March 31, 2019 at his home under Hospice Care surrounded by his loving family.... more

 

Peggy Jo Dennis

Blanca resident Peggy Jo Dennis, 78, went to her eternal rest on March 31, 2019 at the San Luis Valley Regional Medical Center. ... more

Nan Ramona Braitzka

Nan Ramona Braitzka, 89, of Monte Vista, CO passed away on March 30, 2019. Nan was born on November 11, 1929, daughter of Carl D. Holaday and Leona Sizemore. ... more

Jessie Marie Reinhardt, 87

Longtime valley resident, Jessie Marie Reinhardt, 87, passed away on March 24, 2019. ... more

Paul Bobby Gallegos

La Jara resident Paul “Bobby” Gallegos, 74, passed away March 13, 2019, at Memorial Hospital in Colorado Springs with his loving family by his side. ... more

Dick Brumfield, 78

Dick Brumfield, 78, passed away at home Monday March 25, 2019, surrounded by his family. ... more

 

Donald Steven Connell, 56

Donald Steven Connell, 56, passed away on March 23, 2019 in Alamosa, Colorado. ... more

Frances “Fran” Wyland

Frances “Fran” Wyland passed away March 19, 2019 at the River Valley Inn Nursing Home in Del Norte, Colorado. ... more

Jerry A. Medina, 60

Monte Vista resident and the Legendary Godfather of Hispanic Music Programming Jerry A. Medina, 60, passed away on the night of March 24, 2019. ... more

Mary C. Martinez

On Sunday, March 24, 2019, Mary Martinez passed away at age 81. ... more

Teresa Caraveo Jaramillo

Alamosa resident Teresa Caraveo Jaramillo, passed away peacefully March 25, 2019 at the San Luis Valley Regional Medical Center with her loving family by her side.... more

 

Dick Brumfield

Dick Brumfield passed away March 25, 2019 at his home in Monte Vista. ... more

Frances “Fran” Wyland

Frances “Fran” Wyland passed away March 19, 2019 at the River Valley Inn Nursing Home in Del Norte, Colorado. ... more

Carl Leland Worley

Carl Leland Worley passed away at the River Valley Inn in Del Norte, Colorado on March 22, 2019. He died from complications of Melanoma, at the age of 88. ... more

 

Jessie Marie Reinhardt, 87

Longtime valley resident Jessie Marie Reinhardt, 87, passed away on March 24, 2019.... more

James Cecil McGuffin, 87

Alamosa resident James Cecil McGuffin, 87, passed away peacefully at the Colorado State Veterans Center at Homelake of March 22, 2019. ... more

 

Danielle Miles, 82

Capulin resident Danielle Miles, 82, passed away peacefully March 15, 2019... more

 

Juan Jose Herrera, 27

Funeral services for Juan Jose Herrera, 27, will be held on Saturday, March 23, 2019, at 10 a.m.... more

Lola June Raymond

Lola June Raymond passed away on March 10, 2019 at the age of 98 in Cañon City, Colorado.... more

Acie Isaac Javalera, 27

Alamosa resident Acie Isaac Javalera, 27, went to his eternal rest on March 19, 2019.... more

 

Juan Jose Herrera, 27

Juan Jose Herrera, 27, passed away March 7, 2019, in Chama, CO. ... more

Suzanne J. Morgan, 86

Suzanne June Morgan, 86, embarked on her greatest adventure on March 12, 2019. ... more

 

Charles Vigil

Charles Vigil of Antonito, Colorado, passed away on February 28th, 2019. ... more

 

Frances F. Wyland, 97

Longtime Monte Vista resident Frances F. Wyland, 97, passed away on March 19, 2019. ... more

Ann Monica Montoya, 54

Monte Vista resident Ann Monica Montoya, 54, passed away March 12, 2019 in Monte Vista. ... more

Richard “Tiny” Tate, 78

Alamosa resident Richard “Tiny” Tate, 78, passed away March 16, 2019 at the Rio Grande Inn Nursing Home.... more

Wally Edward Stacy

Wally Edward Stacy was born October 10, 1939, in Colby, KS to Pauline and Carmi Stacy.... more

Alfred Kline, 88

Alfred Kline, 88, passed away March 15, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. ... more

Leon Steven Lujan “Lion King” 57

San Ford resident Leon Steven Lujan, 57, was called home to the Lord March 11, 2019 at Baylor Scott White hospital in Waco, Texas with his loving family by his side. ... more

 

David Medina, 56

Alamosa resident David Medina, 56, went to his eternal rest on March 14, 2019. ... more

 

Robert Dale Hutchins , 61

Robert Dale Hutchins , 61, passed away March 12, 2019 in Alamosa, Colorado. ... more

 

Ann Montoya, 55

Monte Vista resident Ann Montoya, 55, passed away peacefully 12, 2019. ... more

 

Juan “Johnny” Esteban Rodriguez , 72

Juan “Johnny” Esteban Rodriguez , 72, passed away March 14, 2019 in Alamosa, Colorado.... more

Leon Steven Lujan “Lion King” 57

San Ford resident Leon Steven Lujan, 57, was called home to the Lord March 11, 2019 at Baylor Scott White hospital in Waco, Texas with his loving family by his side. ... more

Bertha Laura Medina, 87

San Luis resident Bertha Laura Medina, 87, passed away March 14, 2019 at the San Luis Valley Regional Medical Center with her loving family by her side... more

 

Paul Bobby Gallegos, 71

La Jara Paul Bobby Gallegos, 71, passed away March 13,2019.... more

 

Bertha Medina, 87

Bertha Medina, 87, passed away March 14, 2019. ... more

M Wayne Shawcroft, 91

Wayne Shawcroft passed away March 12, 2019 at his home in Richfield, Colorado surrounded by his family. ... more

Nancy Ann Berlinger, 74

Longtime valley resident Nancy Ann Berlinger, 74, passed away on March 13, 2019. ... more

Floyd Getz, 87

Floyd Getz, San Luis Valley native, water visionary and leader, and businessman, who recently turned 87, passed away in his beloved state of Colorado on March 6, 2019, at his daughter’s home in South Fork. ... more

 

Nancy Ann Berlinger, 74

Longtime valley resident Nancy Ann Berlinger, 74, passed away on March 13, 2019.... more

Ben F. Martinez, 85

Monte Vista resident Ben F. Martinez, 85, passed away March 11, 2019 at the San Luis Valley Regional Medical Center with his loving family by his side.... more

John Edgar Andre, 84

John Edgar Andre, 84, passed away on March 10, 2019, in Alamosa, Colorado.... more

Mercedes “Mercy” Atencio,89

Mercedes Atencio joined her husband Willie on February 28, 2019.... more

 

Ben F. Martinez, 85

Monte Vista resident Ben F. Martinez, 85, passed away peacefully on March 11, 2019. ... more

 

Ralph Murray, 86

Del Norte resident Ralph Murray, 86, went to his eternal rest on March 10, 2019.... more

Kevin Deon Cunningham, 55

Former Mosca resident, Kevin Cunningham, 55, passed away on February 21, 2019 in Cañon City, Colorado. ... more

Henry “Butch” Southway, 77

Henry “Butch” Southway, 77, passed away on Thursday, March 7, 2019 in El Paso TX. He was born in Littleton, CO on August 18, 1941. ... more

Karen Laura Krueger Wagner

Karen Laura Krueger Wagner, longtime resident of Alamosa, died Friday evening, March 8, 2019 at the Evergreen Nursing Home. ... more

Edward (Ed) Anthony Buhr

Edward (Ed) Anthony Buhr passed away at his home, on March 7, 2019 at the age of 88.... more

Margie Evelyn Garcia-Sandoval, 59

Margie Evelyn Garcia-Sandoval, 59, passed away on March 5, 2019 at the Medical City of Arlington in Arlington, Texas. ... more

Gilbert John Gallegos, Sr.

Gilbert John Gallegos, Sr., longtime resident of San Rafael, Colorado, died at his beloved home on March 8, 2019, surrounded by his loving family.... more

 

Daniel Raymond Gagne (Danny White Boy), 56

Colorado Springs resident Daniel Raymond Gagne (Danny White Boy), 56, passed away March 6, 2019.... more

Meliton “Mel” Archuleta, 71

Pueblo former Alamosa resident Meliton “Mel” Archuleta, 71, went to his eternal rest on February 27, 2019. ... more

 

Dan Cowan

The United Church of La Jara, 522 Walnut, will be celebrating the life of Dan Cowan... more

Beneranda “Bennie” Margaret Naranjo, 89

Longtime Monte Vista resident Beneranda “Bennie” Margaret Naranjo, 89, passed away March 5, 2019 at her home under Hospice care surrounded by her loving family.... more

Alfonso Moreno-Martinez

Antonito resident Alfonso Moreno-Martinez, also known as Pancho and Wedo, 70, went to his eternal rest on March 5, 2019 at the Conejos County Hospital with this loving family by his side.... more

Abel Alfred Salazar, 55

Abel Alfred Salazar, 55, went to be with his Lord and Savior on March 1, 2019. ... more

Lucy A. Ruybal, 74

Antonito resident Lucy A. Ruybal, 74, passed away peacefully March 2, 2019 at Parkview Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. ... more

 

Mercedes “Mercy” Atencio, 89

Colorado Springs former Antonito resident Mercedes “Mercy” Atencio, 89, passed away peacefully on February 28, 2019.... more

 

Meliton “Mel” Archuleta

Alamosa resident Meliton “Mel” Archuleta, passed away peacefully on February 27, 2019.... more

Adrean Wayne Sturgess, 58

Adrean was a resident of Alamosa, Colorado. He passed away on Saturday, February 23, 2019, in Alamosa, CO. ... more

Marty Anthony Madril, 57

Longtime Alamosa resident Marty Anthony Madril, 57, went to his eternal rest on February 25, 2019 at Parkview Hospital with his loving family by his side.... more

Gilbert Jose Atencio, 91

Monte Vista resident Gilbert Jose Atencio, 91, passed away February 23, 2019 at his home under hospice care, with his loving family by his side.... more

Lisa Bridges

Master Sergeant (retired) Lisa Ann Bridges, USAF, age 49, of Fairview Heights, Ill., born September 15, 1969 in La Jara, Colo., passed away Sunday afternoon, February 24, 2019 at Barnes Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, Mo., surrounded by her loving family. ... more

Edith C. Cordova, 57

La Jara resident Edith C. Cordova, 57, passed away February 24, 2019 at the Conejos County Hospital with her loving family by her side.... more

 

Adrean Wayne Sturgess, 58

Adrean Wayne Sturgess, 58, passed away on February 23, 2019 in Alamosa, Colorado. ... more

 

Gilbert Joseph Atencio, 91

Monte Vista resident Gilbert Joseph Atencio, 91, passed away peacefully on February 23, 2019. ... more

 

Marty Anthony Madril

Alamosa resident Marty Anthony Madril went to his eternal rest on February 25, 2019. ... more

 

Edith C. Cordova, 57

La Jara resident Edith C. Cordova, 57, went to her eternal rest on February 24, 2019.... more

Paul F. Hogue, 71

Long time Pagosa Springs resident Paul F. Hogue, 71, died February 17, 2019 at his home. ... more

Mary Ardeen Garland, 97

Mary Ardeen Garland, 97, passed away Tuesday February 19, 2019 at the home of her daughter Janice in Mesa, Arizona with her family in attendance. ... more

David Ernesto Cisneros, 72

Sanford resident David Ernesto Cisneros, 72, passed away February 22, 2019 at his home with his loving family by his side. ... more

Gerald Wayne Holman, 81

Gerald Wayne Holman, 81 of Rigby, Idaho, passed away Wednesday, February 20, 2019 at his home.... more

Teddy John Sandoval, 55

Capulin resident Teddy John Sandoval, 55, passed away February 20, 2019. ... more

Irene Josephine Specker Tolliver

Irene Josephine Specker Tolliver lived a long and treasured life of 97 years, 11 months and 10 days. ... more

Raymond J. Francis, 89

Boulder City, NV - Raymond J. Francis, 89, of Las Vegas, Nevada, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on January 15, 2019, at the Southern Nevada Veterans Home in Boulder City.... more

Dorothy B. Enriquez, 76

Monte Vista resident Dorothy B. Enriquez, 76, passed away on February 20,2019 in Alamosa, Colorado.... more

Perea, Robert “BOB”

Robert “Bob” Perea, 66, of Lakewood, Colorado went home to be with the Lord on February 17, 2019.... more

 

Teddy Sandoval

Capulin resident Teddy Sandoval went to his eternal rest on February 20, 2019. ... more

 

George R. Novak, 95

At Home Lake Veteran’s Center in Monte Vista, George R. Novak, age ninety-five, went to meet the Lord unexpectedly, on January 21, 2019. ... more

 

Louis E “Gene” Odette, 93

Former Monte Vista, Colorado resident, Louis E “Gene” Odette, 93, passed away on February 14, 2019 at his home in Pueblo West, Colorado.... more

Ryan Raymond (Rymon) Maestas, 22

Ryan Raymond (Rymon) Maestas, 22, of San Pablo, died unexpectedly February 12, 2019.... more

Magdalena Helen Eustolia Cordova Duran, 89

Monte Vista resident Magdalena Helen Eustolia Cordova Duran, 89, went to her eternal rest on February 17, 2019. ... more

Andrew L. Mondragon, 72

Andrew L. Mondragon, 72, passed away February 14, 2019... more

 

Magdalena Helen Eustolia Duran, 89

Monte Vista resident Magdalena Helen Eustolia Duran, 89,... more

 

Arnold William Morine, 92

Arnold William Morine, 92, passed away in Monte Vista, Colorado... more

Eddie T. Sanchez, 67

Chama resident Eddie T. Sanchez, 67, passed away February 15, 2019 at his home under hospice care with his loving family by his side. ... more

Kenneth Walter Gunn

The man, the myth the legend, Kenneth Gunn “Kenny, Gunner” left this earthly world on Feb 14, 2019.... more

Gordy Luther Bagwell, 99

Life-long Manassa resident, Gordy L. Bagwell, passed away in Conejos County Hospital on Thursday, February 14, 2019. ... more

Josephine (Jo) Bowers

On February 13, 2019, Josephine (Jo) Bowers crossed over the rainbow bridge greeted by all of her furry and feathered friends who were waiting for her there.... more

 

Eddie Sanchez

Chama resident Eddie Sanchez passed away peacefully February 15, 2019.... more

 

Gordy Luther Bagwell, 99

Gordy Luther Bagwell, 99, passed away in the Conejos County Hospital on February 14, 2019. ... more

Ferris G. Malouff, 101

Longtime Alamosa resident Ferris G. Malouff, 101, died peacefully on February 9, 2019 in his home of 67 years ... more

 

Ryan Raymond Maestas, 22

Ryan Raymond Maestas,22, passed away on February 12, ... more

Starla Rene Miller, 56

Starla Rene Miller, 56, passed away Sunday February 10... more

Nickolas Archuleta

Alamosa resident Nickolas “Nick” Leroy Archuleta, 38, passed away February 11, 2019 at his home under Hospice Care with his loving family by his side. ... more

Manuel ‘Uncle Manny” Fred Gonzales, 82

Monte Vista resident, Manuel ‘Uncle Manny” Fred Gonzales, 82 passed away February 7, 2019 at the Monte Vista Estates in Monte Vista, CO surrounded by his loving family. ... more

Mary Jane Thomas Rogers

Mary Jane Thomas Rogers of Alamosa, Colorado, passed away on Sunday afternoon the 10th of February 2019.... more

 

Starla Rene Miller, 56

Starla Rene Miller, 56, passed away Sunday February 10, 2019 at her home in Manassa, CO. ... more

Pedro “Pete” L. DeHerrera, 93

Lifelong southern Conejos County resident Pedro “Pete” L. DeHerrera, 93, passed away on February 8, 2019 at home under hospice care surrounded by his loving family. ... more

Lucy Arlene Reed, 74

Salida – Lucy Arlene Reed, 74, passed away February 5th 2019 at her home in Salida, Colorado.... more

Glenda Marie Wilson, 64

Glenda Marie Wilson, 64, passed away Sunday, February 3, 2019 in Del Norte peacefully at home with her family by her side. ... more

 

George Malouff, 101

Longtime Alamosa resident Ferris George Malouff, 101, passed away on February 9, 2019. ... more

Robert “Bob” Lee McMichael, 77

Alamosa resident Robert “Bob” Lee McMichael, 77, passed away February 5, 2019 peacefully at his home under Hospice Care with his loving family by his side.... more

John Emerson Gesaman

John Emerson Gesaman was born in Orville, Ohio in 1937 to John and Elizabeth (Sharp) Gesaman. ... more

Matthew Edward McDonald

On February 4, 2019, our beloved Father and Best Friend fell asleep in death after a lengthy battle with cancer... more

Beatrice Ortega Chacon, 89

Beatrice Ortega Chacon, 89, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, February 4, 2019.  ... more

Matthew Edward McDonald June 18, 1957 to February 4, 2019

Matthew passed away peacefully in his home in Odessa, Texas, where he lost his battle with cancer. ... more

 

Lupe C. White November 22, 1944 ~ February, 4, 2019

Lupe C. White was born on November 22, 1944 in Los Angeles, CA to Alfredo and Bernice Abeyta; she was the second eldest of nine siblings. ... more

Ramona Marie Herrera, 99

Ramona Marie Herrera, 99, passed away Saturday February 2, 2019 in Del Norte, CO. ... more

 

Matthew McDonald

Matthew McDonald passed away on February 4, 2019. ... more

 

Beatrice Chacon, 89

Alamosa resident Beatrice Chacon, 89, went to her eternal rest on February 4, 2019. ... more

Mavis W. Holland, 99

Lifetime Manassa resident Mavis W. Holland, 99, passed away Sunday, February 3, 2019 at the San Luis Valley Health Conejos County Hospital. ... more

 

Amy Josephine Barnard

Amy Josephine Barnard was born in La Jara, CO, March 27, 1921, at the home of family friend, Dr. Blizzard.... more

Juan Roberto Marquez, 79

Juan Roberto Marquez (79) of Monte Vista, CO died Wednesday, January 30, 2019 at the Rio Grande Hospital in Del Norte, CO surrounded by his loving family. ... more

Michael “Troy” Garcia, 53

Michael “Troy” Garcia, 53, went to be with the Lord and his father on January 31, 2019 with his loving daughters and family by his side. ... more

Ruth Evelyn Longshore, 94

Alamosa resident Ruth Evelyn Longshore, 94, passed away peacefully at the San Luis Care Center in Alamosa on January 29, 2019. ... more

Howard ‘Jake” E. Jacobsen 1941-2019

Howard ‘Jake” E. Jacobsen, 77 of Monte Vista, CO passed away on Tuesday, January 29, 2019 under Hospice care. ... more

Elenor Van Pelt

Elenor Van Pelt died peacefully in her sleep January 31st. Elenor was born Jan. 4, 1930 in Maryville, TN to Thelma and Sylvan Kramer... more

Juan Roberto Marquez, 79

Juan Roberto Marquez (79) of Monte Vista, CO died Wednesday, January 30, 2019 at the Rio Grande Hospital in Del Norte, CO surrounded by his loving family. ... more

Fern M. Nielson, 94

Fern M. Nielson, 94, long-time resident of Sanford, Colorado passed away February 1, 2019. ... more

 

Barbara Jane Hauk, 91

Barbara Jane Hauk, 91, passed away at Evergreen Nursing home in Alamosa, Colorado on February 1, 2019. ... more

 

Michael Garcia, 54

San Luis resident Michael Garcia, 54, passed away peacefully January 31, 2019. ... more

 

Juan Roberto Marquez, 79

Juan Roberto Marquez (79) of Monte Vista, CO died Wednesday, January 30, 2019 ... more

Harvey (Harv) Dean Telinde

Harvey (Harv) Dean Telinde was born in Monte Vista, Colorado on May 15, 1939 to William and Hazel Telinde. Harv passed away on January 27, 2019 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. ... more

Mary Doris Duran, 67

San Luis resident Mary Doris Duran, 67, passed away peacefully January 27, 2019 at Memorial Hospital in Colorado Springs... more

Eleanor “Clorinda” Rodriguez

Eleanor “Clorinda” Rodriguez was born July 1, 1947 to George Gardunio and Claudia Trujillo in Sanford, Colorado.... more

 

Orville Baldwin, 89

 Former Alamosa resident Orville Baldwin, 89,... more

Elizabeth “Betty” Skeff

Longtime Center resident Elizabeth “Betty” Skeff passed away on January 24, 2019 in Del Norte, Colorado. ... more

Dallas D. Ray Peoples

Dallas (79) passed away on Friday, January 25, 2019 in his home with family by his side. ... more

 

Lloyd Jim, 36

Alamosa resident Lloyd Jim, 36,... more

Hazel Gohr, 97

Hazel Gohr, age 97, of San Antonio, Tex. went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on the evening of January 26, 2019 as she was welcomed into her eternal home in Heaven. ... more

 

Elizabeth “Betty” Skeff

Longtime Center resident Elizabeth “Betty” Skeff passed away on January 24, 2019 in Del Norte, Colorado. ... more

 

Mary Doris Duran, 68

San Luis resident Mary Doris Duran, 68... more

Alice L Cooley, 90

Alice L Cooley, age 90, from Mosca, Colorado died peacefully January 27th, 2018 at the San Luis Valley Health Hospital.... more

Calvin Dean Junker, 88

Antonito resident Calvin Dean Junker, 88, went to his eternal rest on January 23, 2019 at the Rio Grande Inn in La Jara, surrounded by his loving family.... more

Patricia Ann Gilmore Smith, 88

Patricia Ann Gilmore Smith, 88, was born August 9, 1930 in Salida, Colorado, the daughter of Mable L. Richards and Dewey R. Gilmore.... more

 

Calvin Junker, 88

La Jara resident Calvin Junker, 88, passed away peacefully January 23, 2019. ... more

Virginia Ann Bell De Lello

Long time San Luis Valley resident, Virginia Ann Bell De Lello passed away on January 17th at Memorial Hospital in Colorado Springs.... more

 

Patricia Gilmore Smith, 88

Patricia Gilmore Smith, 88, passed away at the San Luis Care Center on January 21, 2019. ... more

 

Nelda Guthery, 81

La Jara resident Nelda Guthery, 81,... more

James Lee Swanson, 69

Longtime San Luis Valley resident James Lee Swanson, 69, passed away on January 18, 2019. ... more

Sarah Lee Bergman, 67

Sarah Lee Bergman, 67, of Salida, CO, passed away suddenly Monday, January 14, 2019, at the Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center. ... more

Joseph Pinales, 60

Monte Vista resident Joseph Pinales, 60, passed away January 20, 2019 at the Monte Vista Estates with his loving family by his side. ... more

Nathaniel Maximiliano Alfaro Holman, 12 days old

Nathaniel Maximiliano Alfaro Holman, 12 days old, passed away on January 15th, 2019 at St. Francis Medical Center in Colorado Springs,... more

 

James Lee Swanson, 69

Longtime Monte Vista resident James Lee Swanson, 69, passed away on January 18, 2019.... more

Norwon D. Emerick, 85

Alamosa resident of 45 years, Norwon D. Emerick (Norm, Dean, Dad), passed away peacefully on December 11, 2018, at the San Luis Care Center in Alamosa, CO.... more

Michael (Mickey) (Mick) Francis Murray, 71

MADISON, Wisc.— Michael (Mickey) (Mick) Francis Murray passed away quietly, on Jan. 10, 2019, in Madison, Wisc. of complications from COPD. ... more

Gary Leon Bailey, 62

Longtime Sanford resident Gary Leon Bailey, 62, passed away peacefully at the Conejos County Hospital in La Jara on January 11, 2019. ... more

Clara Maria Balderrama, 67

Del Norte resident Clara Maria Balderrama, 67, went to her eternal rest on January 13, 2019 in Pueblo, Colorado surrounded by her loving family. ... more

Paul Allen Randles, 65

Paul Allen Randles, 65, of Hooper, CO unexpectedly passed from this life on January 13th, 2019 at the family home in Hooper. ... more

 

Hazel Ruth Hagen (Weeldreyer), 96

MONTE VISTA— Hazel Ruth Hagen (Weeldreyer), 96, passed away Friday, Jan. 11, 2019 at the Monte Vista Estates.... more

Donald Phillip DuPont, 59

ALAMOSA— Donald Phillip DuPont, 59, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Jan. 5 in Alamosa.... more

Michael (Mickey) (Mick) Francis Murray, 71

MADISON, Wisc.— Michael (Mickey) (Mick) Francis Murray passed away quietly, on Jan. 10, 2019, in Madison, Wisc. of complications from COPD.... more

Alvin ‘Uncle Al’ Larry Romero, 71

LA ISLA— La Isla resident Alvin “Uncle Al” Larry Romero, 71, passed away Jan. 10, 2019 at his home.... more

Greg Anthony ‘Racer’ Gosar, 81 July 15, 1937 – Jan. 11, 2019

MONTE VISTA— Greg Gosar recently crossed the finish line after completing his remarkable and legendary life.... more

Jose P. Benavidez “Josito” WWII Veteran

Jose P. Benavidez, 93 of Denver, Colorado, WWII Veteran. ... more

 

Alvin Larry Romero, 71

La Isla resident Alvin Larry Romero, 71, passed away January 10,2019.... more

Audrey Mae Worley

Audrey Mae Worley of Monte Vista, Colorado passed away on January 7, 2019 at the Rio Grande Hospital. ... more

Debora Kay Smith, 63

Longtime Bountiful resident Debora Kay Smith, 63, passed away peacefully January 9, 2019 at her home in Bountiful surrounded by family, while under Hospice care. ... more

 

Rev. Dr. Albert Wesley Scarffe September 7, 1925, to December 30, 2018

On Sunday, December, 30, 2018, at about 2 p.m., Rev. Dr. Albert Wesley Scarffe passed away at his home. ... more

 

Debora Kay Smith, 63

Longtime Bountiful resident Debora Kay Smith, 63, died December 9, 2019 at her home in Bountiful under Hospice care. ... more

 

Donald Phillip Dupont, 59

Donald Phillip Dupont, 59, passed away in Alamosa, Colorado... more

Christine Louisa Bennett-Eberly, 45

Christine was born in Denver, Colorado on March 19, 1973 to Bud and Wanda Sue Eberly Dean.... more

George E. Large

George E. Large, Beloved father, grandfather, and friend to many, passed away peacefully on December 19, 2018, in Colorado Springs, Colorado. ... more

Maria A.”Casusa” Martinez, 92

Chama resident Maria A.”Casusa” Martinez, 92, passed away peacefully January 4, 2019.... more

 

Gabriel Mills, 55

La Jara resident Gabriel Mills, 55, passed away peacefully January 3, 2019.... more

Richard Dwaine “Snookie” Crawford

La Jara/Romeo Colorado – On the morning of December 31, 2018, just 14 days shy of his 90th birthday, Richard Dwaine “Snookie” Crawford (89), passed away peacefully in his home in the community of La Jara, CO from cardiopulmonary failure and end stage dementia. ... more

 

Jerrilyn Curtis Everett (Jerri)

Jerrilyn Curtis Everett (Jerri) was born to Curtis and Joyce Rickey in Hobart Oklahoma on February 5, 1942. ... more

Karen Rae Morgan

Karen Rae Parker Morgan, 81, passed away peacefully in her home from stage IV breast cancer on January 1, 2019 while under Hospice care. ... more

Ben A. Jaramillo, 55

Ben A. Jaramillo, 55, went home to be with the Lord on December 25, 2018. ... more

 

Richard D. Crawford, 89

Richard D. Crawford, 89, passed away in La Jara, Colorado.... more

Baudelio L. Garcia, 77

San Miguel resident Baudelio L. Garcia, 77, went to be with the Lord on December 25, 2018, in Colorado Springs, Colorado, with his family by his side. ... more

Yolanda “Midge” VanHaitsma, 95

Longtime Alamosa resident, Yolanda “Midge” VanHaitsma, 95, passed away on December 28, 2018.... more

 

Fred F. Gingerich

Fred F. Gingerich was born September 21, 1952 in Bowling Green, MO. To Fred and Katherine (Kauffman) Gingerich, and passed away Monday, December 31, 2018 at the age of 66 years, 3 months, and 10 days. ... more

Catherine Rivera, 63

Catherine Rivera, 63, passed away December 25, 2018 with her loving family by her side.... more

Bonnie Deacon, 82

Bonnie Deacon, 82, of Monte Vista, passed away on December 27, 2018. ... more

 

Baudelio L. Garcia, 77

Antonito resident Baudelio L. Garcia, 77, passed away peacefully December 25, 2018. ... more

 

Annie A Vialpando

Annie A Vialpando, lifelong resident of Manassa, CO, passed away on December 19, 2018, surrounded by her loving family. ... more

John Caroll Patterson, 88

Lifetime San Luis Valley resident John Caroll Patterson, 88, died December 19, 2018 at the Colorado State Veterans Center at Homelake in Monte Vista. ... more

Fred “Fritz” Paulson

Fred “Fritz” Paulson was born on December 12, 1931 in Del Norte, Colorado to Ada and Richard Paulson. He left this life to spend Christmas in eternity with the Lord on December 18, 2018. ... more

Sidney W. Faver, 85

Sidney W. Faver, 85, slipped from this world silently and peacefully during the night on December 19, 2018.... more

Daniel (Danny) Carl Burns, 68

The world lost a great man, our hero—Daniel (Danny) Carl Burns—on Tuesday, December 18, 2018 at the age of 68, surrounded by love from his four girls.... more

 

Stella Casias, 86

Antonito resident Stella Casias, 86, passed away peacefully December 20, 2018. ... more

Norwon D. Emerick, 85

Alamosa resident of 45 years, Norwon D. Emerick (Norm, Dean, Dad), passed away peacefully on December 11, 2018, at the San Luis Care Center in Alamosa, CO. ... more

 

George E. Large, 83

Alamosa resident George E. Large, 83, passed away peacefully December 18, 2018. ... more

 

Daniel Carl Burns, 68

Daniel Carl Burns, 68, passed away in Alamosa, Colorado on December 18, 2018.... more

 

Sidney Willis Faver, 85

Longtime Alamosa resident Sidney Willis Faver, 85, passed away on December 19, 2018. ... more

Joann Peña, 46

Lifelong Alamosa resident Joann Peña, 46, passed away December 11, 2018 in Pueblo, Colorado.... more

June Lorraine (Williams) Luster, 99

June Lorraine (Williams) Luster, 99, passed away peacefully on December 17, 2019 at the San Luis Care Center in Alamosa, Colorado. ... more

Cayce Sue Hogue

Cayce Sue Hogue was born on November 29, 1987 in Alamosa, Colorado. She died December 16, 2018 near La Jara, Colorado. ... more

Gerald M. Mondragon

Alamosa resident Gerald M. Mondragon passed away December 18, 2018 at the San Luis Care Center after a long and courageous battle with cancer. ... more

Gerald M. Mondragon

Alamosa resident Gerald M. Mondragon passed away December 18, 2018 at the San Luis Care Center after a long and courageous battle with cancer. ... more

Casilda “Casey” Margaret DeHerrera, 97

Longtime valley resident Casilda “Casey” Margaret DeHerrera, 97, passed away on Monday December 17, 2018.... more

Donald Arthur Hanna November 26, 1943 --- December 17, 2018

Donald Arthur Hanna, 75, of Alamosa, Colorado passed away peacefully Monday evening, December 17, 2018. ... more

 

Casilda “Casey” DeHerrera, 97

Longtime valley resident, Casilda “Casey” DeHerrera, 97, passed away on December 17, 2018. ... more

 

Jerrilyn Curtis Everett, 76

Jerrilyn Curtis Everett, 76, passed away on December 14, 2018 in Monte Vista, Colorado.... more

 

Gerald Mondragon, 56

Alamosa resident Gerald Mondragon, 56, passed away peacefully December 18, 2018 at the San Luis Care Center. ... more

 

Cayce Sue Hogue, 31

Cayce Sue Hogue, 31, passed away in Alamosa, Colorado on December 16, 2018. ... more

 

Fredrick “Fred” Paulson, 87

Longtime valley resident Fredrick “Fred” Paulson, 87, passed away on December 18, 2018.... more

 

Joann Peña, 46

Alamosa resident Joann Peña, 46, passed away.... more

Tereso Valles-Mota, 61

Center resident Tereso Valles-Mota, 61, passed away peacefully December 15, 2018 at the Del Norte Hospital with his loving family at his side.... more

Tyler Glen Smith, 44

Tyler Glen Smith, 44, passed away peacefully in his home located in Sanford, Colorado on December 16, 2018. ... more

LeRoy Vincent Velasquez

LeRoy Vincent Velasquez was born on September 3, 1929 in La Jara, Colorado and attended La Jara schools all 12 years. ... more

Vidal Joe Sisneros, 78

Longtime valley resident Vidal Joe Sisneros, 78, passed away on December 13, 2018.... more

 

Leroy Velasquez, 89

La Jara resident Leroy Velasquez, 89, passed away peacefully December 14, 2018. ... 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 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

Ivan Wade Jones, 64

Ivan Wade Jones, 64, passed away at his home in Fort Garland, Colorado... 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

Norma Jaramillo, 55

Norma Jaramillo, 55, passed away in Rio Grande, Colorado. ... more

Arnold Espinoza Jr. 63

Arnold Espinoza Jr. 63, went to be with the Lord on Thursday Nov 22, 2018. ... more

 

Selbert Leon Lewis, 91

Selbert Leon Lewis, 91, passed away in his home on November 21, 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

 

Norma Jaramillo, 55

Center resident Norma Jaramillo, 55, passed away on November 18, 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

Alfonso Romero

Manassa resident Alfonso Romero, passed away November 14, 2018... more

 

Juanita Maria Guttierrez, 81

Juanita Maria Guttierrez, 81, passed away peacefully in Del Norte, Colorado ... more

Garry Atencio, 62

Alamosa resident Garry Atencio, 62, went to his eternal rest on November 12, 2018 at his home surrounded by the company of his loving family. ... more

 

Garry Atencio, 62

Alamosa resident Garry Atencio, 62, passed away November 12, 2018.... more

Grace Yaeko Mizokami

Grace Yaeko Mizokami passed on November 8, 2018 at home in Chandler, Arizona, just 9 days before her 93rd birthday. ... more

 

Paula K. (Clevenger) Palmer, Joseph July 2, 1945 - October 23, 2018

Paula K. (Clevenger) Palmer, Joseph, age 73, of Blanca, Colorado, died October 23, 2018 at her home. ... more

Margaret Kathyrn Korpi, 55

Longtime valley resident Margaret Kathyrn Korpi, 55, passed away on November 6, 2018. ... more

Ronald R. Wilson

Ronald R. Wilson passed away on November 4, 2018. ... more

Jennie A. Martinez January 11, 1929 – October 25, 2018

Juanita “Jennie” A. Martinez passed away on Thursday, October 25, 2018 at the age of 89. ... more

Paul “Gunny” Gonzales

Paul “Gunny” Gonzales passed unexpectedly on October 29th, 2018 at the age of 53 in Pueblo Colorado. ... more

Christopher Alan Reyes, 50

Christopher Alan Reyes, 50, resident of Albuquerque, NM, and former resident of Alamosa, CO, passed away Thursday, October 25, 2018. ... more

 

Martin J. Hochstetler, 78

Martin J. Hochstetler, 78 of La Jara, Colorado passed away on October 31, 2018 at the home of his son Edwin and family. ... more

Dr. Benjamin “Ben” H. Konishi, 92

Well known Alamosa resident and veterinarian Dr. Benjamin “Ben” H. Konishi, 92 died October 29, 2018 at the Evergreen Nursing Home in Alamosa. ... more

Dallas C. Bauer, 72

Dallas C. Bauer, 72, of Pueblo, passed Oct., 26, 2018. ... more

Beth Elaine Shawcroft Schempp

Beth “Bethy” Elaine Shawcroft Schempp, age 77, of Elk Ridge, Utah passed away peacefully on October 24, 2018 surrounded by loved ones. ... more

Ygnacia Solis

Broomfield former Monte Vista resident Ygnacia Solis, passed away October 27, 2018 at the Broomfield Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center with her loving family by her side. ... more

Kenneth Elwyn Coulter

On Friday, October 26, 2018, Kenneth Elwyn Coulter, loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather, passed away at the age of 81, in Sanford, Colorado. ... more

Paul Manuel Archuleta, 76

Paul Manuel Archuleta, 76, was born on August 15, 1942 of Ft. Garland, passed away October 28, 2018. ... more

Farris James Bervig November 27, 1935 October 27, 2018

Farris James Bervig, resident of Alamosa, Colorado since 1974, who served simultaneously as a business manager/owner and finally, beloved mayor of Alamosa, where he honorably served for nearly a quarter of a century, has died after a long and courageous battle with liver disease. ... more

 

Betty Stohlquist, 90

Alamosa resident Betty Stohlquist, 90, passed away October 26, 2018 also in Alamosa. ... more

 

Erine Allison Weiscamp

Just 14 days after coming into the world, Erine Allison Weiscamp of Fort Garland, CO went home to be with our Lord on October 25, 2018. ... more

IN LOVING MEMORY: Henry D Barela Jr

Henry D Barela Jr Aug 17, 1962 - Oct 6, 2018... more

Janice Elaine Tingley Coombs

Janice Elaine Tingley Coombs was born in Long Beach, California on September 8, 1943 to her Daddy and Mama, Chet and Mae Tingley. ... more

Carol J. Milton, 82

Long time Alamosa resident Carol J. Milton, 82, passed away peacefully on October 23, 2018 surrounded by her loving family. ... more

 

Norma Jean Dickey

Del Norte resident Norma Jean Dickey passed away peacefully on October 25, 2018. ... more

Lauren ‘Larry’ Bussey, 85

Lauren ‘Larry’ Bussey, 85, passed away on October 15, 2018 at his home in Salida, Colorado surrounded by his loving family. ... more

 

Janice Gilleland

Janice Gilleland passed away at her home on October 22, 2018, surrounded by her children.... more

 

Janice Gilleland, 84

Janice Gilleland, 84, passed away in Manassa, Colorado surrounded by her family. ... more

Carl Hugo Zietz, Jr., 86

Longtime Alamosa resident Carl Hugo Zietz, Jr., 86, died October 19, 2018 at the San Luis Valley Health Regional Medical Center in Alamosa. ... more

Susanne Elaine Corning 11/22/45-10/20/18

Susanne Elaine Corning, long time Alamosa resident and owner of Sue’s Office Service, passed away on Saturday, October 20th in Arvada, CO, surrounded by her family.... more

Benito James Pacheco, 70

Longtime Alamosa resident Benito James Pacheco, 70, passed away on October 23, 2018.... more

Lucia "Lucy" Patricia Benavides 55

Lucia "Lucy" Patricia Benavides died on 10-22-2018 at age 55... more

Angel Adrian Patrick Marrufo

Sweet little Angel Adrian Patrick Marrufo passed away October 19, 2018. ... more

 

Lucy Benavides, 55

In the year 2018 of our Lord and Savior, God in his infinite wisdom and mercy called home his beloved daughter Lucy Benavides, 55, of Del Norte to her eternal rest.... more

Lucy J. Muñoz “Lucia”, 92

DENVER — San Luis Valley Resident Lucy J. Lucia Muñoz, 92, died October 4, 2018 in Denver. She was a resident of Monte Vista, Alamosa, Center and La Jara, Colo. ... more

Gerald R. Jones Sr. “Jonsey” “Jerry”

Gerald R. Jones Sr. passed away shortly after his 83rd birthday with his family and friends in Cortez, Colorado. ... more

Catalina Gaitan

Monte Vista resident Catalina Gaitan, went to her eternal rest on October 19, 2018 ... more

“Jack” John Joseph Oberrick, 87

Longtime valley resident “Jack” John Joseph Oberrick, 87, passed away peacefully, with family by his side, on Wednesday, September 12, 2018 in the Evergreen Nursing Home in Alamosa. ... more

Gerald R. Jones Sr.

Gerald R. Jones Sr., our beloved Father, Grandfather, Brother, Uncle and Friend went home to be with the Lord, October 10th, 2018 ... more

Carlos Rodriguez, 28

Del Norte resident Carlos Rodriguez, 28, passed away October 14, 2018 ... more

Daniel George Fisher 55

Denver resident Daniel George Fisher 55, went home to be with the Lord on October 9, 2018 ... more

 

Esther Rose Qureshi, 56

In the year 2018 of our Lord and Savior, God in his infinite wisdom and mercy called home his beloved daughter Esther Rose Qureshi, 56, of Moffat to her eternal rest.... more

 

Lauren “Larry” M. Bussey, 85

Lauren “Larry” M. Bussey, 85, husband of Eileen Rogers, of Salida, CO passed away Monday October 15, 2018 at his home.... more

 

Carlos Rodriguez, 28

Monte Vista resident Carlos Rodriguez, 28, went to his eternal rest on October 14, 2018. ... more

James (Jimmie) Ernest Hosselkus, 74

James (Jimmie) Ernest Hosselkus, 74, was born October 18, 1943 to Allen J. and Margaret (Byrne) Hosselkus.... more

Edward M. Quintana, 72

Longtime Capulin resident Edward "Ed" Quintana waved his final good bye on October 14, 2018. ... more

David Quintana, 61

David Quintana, 61, of Salida died Oct. 10, 2018, at his home.... more

Raymond Camilo Gallegos, 87

Conejos resident Raymond Camilo Gallegos, 87, passed away October 9, 2018 at his home.... more

Louise L. Jaramillo, 78

Louise L. Jaramillo, 78, of Center, Colorado passed away on Thursday, October 11, 2018. ... more

Anthony Ray Brown

Alamosa resident Anthony Ray Brown, went to his eternal rest on October 10, 2018 surrounded by his loving family. ... more

 

Anthony Ray Brown, 59

Alamosa resident Anthony Ray Brown, 59, went to his eternal rest on October 10, 2018. ... more

 

Lloyd “Hobo” W. Cargill, 93

Lloyd “Hobo” W. Cargill, 93, of Monte Vista, Colorado has gone to his Heavenly Home, to be with his family and friends on September 18, 2018.... more

 

Genovieve Muniz Maestas, 95

Genovieve Muniz Maestas, 95, a lifelong resident of the San Luis Valley died in Phoenix, Arizona on October 5, 2018 after a brief illness.... more

 

Raymond Gallegos Camilo, 87

Antonito resident Raymond Gallegos Camilo, 87, went to his eternal rest on October 09, 2018. ... more

William “Bill” “Sparky” Joseph Gilmore

William Joseph Gilmore Passed away on October 1, 2018... more

Raymond Frank Gurule, 67

Raymond Frank Gurule, 67, of San Luis, Colorado went home to be with our Lord on October 08, 2018.... more

Gordon E. Gillson, Professor Emeritus of History

Born in Fairmont, Minnesota on April 25, 1928 Gordon graduated from Elmore, MN High School in 1946, and from Minnesota State University, Mankato with a B.S. degree in 1950. ... more

Renee Summer Phelps, 13

Renee Summer Phelps, 13, of Alamosa, Colorado, left her earthly home which was too small to contain such a deep and amazing soul as hers, and flew away with the wings of an angel to guide us and watch over us from above with her beloved grandfather and uncle. ... more

Cheryl Lynn (Stuber) Fogg, 72

Cheryl Lynn (Stuber) Fogg, 72, of Evans, passed away on Thursday, October 4, 2018 at Grace Pointe Assisted Living Center. ... more

Gordon E. Gillson, Professor Emeritus of History

Born in Fairmont, Minnesota on April 25, 1928 Gordon graduated from Elmore, MN High School in 1946, and from Minnesota State University, Mankato with a B.S. degree in 1950. ... more

LeRoy Narciso Lopez

LeRoy Narciso Lopez passed away at his home in Alamosa on October 4, 2018 at the age of 85. ... more

 

Renee S. Phelps, 13

Alamosa resident Renee S. Phelps, 13, went home to be with our Lord on October 04, 2018.... more

Esther Marina Jiron December 29, 1936 - September 22, 2018

Esther Marina Jiron of Lafayette, Colorado passed away Saturday, September 22, 2018 in Boulder, Colorado. ... more

 

Esther Marina Jiron December 29, 1936 - September 22, 2018

Esther Marina Jiron of Lafayette, Colorado passed away Saturday, September 22, 2018 in Boulder, Colorado. ... more

 

William “Bill” “Sparky” J. Gilmore

Lifelong San Luis Valley resident William “Bill” “Sparky” J. Gilmore... more

Marvin (Toby) Earl Bond

Marvin (Toby) Earl Bond arrived safely in the arms of Jesus, his Lord and Savior, on Tuesday, September 25, 2018. ... more

August Freeman Scheunemann II

August Freeman Scheunemann II entered this world in Denver on January 30, 1945 to Freeman and Mildred Scheunemann. He passed away September 19, 2018.... more

John Carroll Staggs, 52

Firestone, CO — John Carroll Staggs, 52, passed away on Thursday, August 30, 2018. ... more

Maria “Rose” Rosabelle Martinez, 71

Maria “Rose” Rosabelle Martinez, 71, passed away in Denver, Colorado on September 27, 2018. ... more

Rose Dolores Malouff, 81

Rose Dolores Malouff, 81, passed away on Wednesday, September 26, 2018 in Farmington, NM.... more

Norma Stamps

Norma Stamps, 97, an Alamosa resident passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, September 29, 2018 surrounded by her children. ... more

Darren Duane Mizokami, 48

Darren Duane Mizokami, 48, of Casper, passed away on September 19th 2018 in Costa Rica.... more

Manuel Nevarrez

Manuel Nevarrez, a former Alamosa resident passed away unexpectedly on September 22, 2018 in Denver, Colorado.... more

Pancho Martinez, 88

Lifelong San Luis resident Pancho Martinez, 88, passed away September 25, 2018 at his home surrounded by his loving family.... more

Herbert “Herb” L. Myers

Herbert “Herb” L. Myers of Del Norte, Colorado entered into rest at the Joni Fair Hospice House in Pueblo, Colorado on Wednesday, September 5, 2018.... more

Dennis Neal Crown

Longtime Center resident Dennis Neal Crown, 65, passed away September 23, 2018 in Pueblo, Colorado.... more

Leann V. Garcia, 55

Monte Vista resident Leann V. Garcia, 55, went to be with the lord on Tuesday, September 25, 2018 in Colorado Springs, surrounded by family.... more

 

Poncho Martinez, 88

San Luis resident Poncho Martinez, 88... more

 

Bob Barton, 63

Del Norte resident Bob Barton, 63... more

 

Josephine Abeyta, 83

Saguache resident Josephine Abeyta, 83, went home to her eternal rest on September 24, 2018. ... more

 

Ronald Joseph Wegrzyn, 56

Ronald Joseph Wegrzyn, 56, passed away in his home on Friday, September 21, 2018.... more

Ramon “Noodles” Flores

Monte Vista resident Ramon “Noodles” Flores, went to his eternal rest on September 19, 2018 ... more

Justin Ryan Moore

Justin Ryan Moore was born in Alamosa, Co. on March 7, 1975.... more

Oralia M. Garcia, 85

Oralia M. Garcia, 85, of Del Norte, Colorado went home to be with our Lord on Tuesday, September 18, 2018 surrounded by her loving family.... more

Erick 'E.T.' Thomas Lakey, 26

Erick Thomas Lakey, also know as E.T., 26 of Albany, Texas, went to be with the Lord on September 13, 2018. ... more

 

Oralia M. Garcia, 85

Del Norte resident Oralia M. Garcia, 85... more

Tiffanie Trent McAllister, 45

Tiffanie Ann Trent McAllister died in her home in Carmen, Idaho, on September 5, 2018,... more

Tiffanie Trent McAllister, 45

Tiffanie Ann Trent McAllister died in her home in Carmen, Idaho, on September 5, 2018, from Creutzfeldt Jakob’s Disease, surrounded by people she loved.... more

 

Delford Sandy "Jack" Ward, 29

Delford Sandy Ward, better known as “Jack”, 29, passed away on September 17, 2018. ... more

 

Lloyd “Hobo” Cargill, 93

Monte Vista resident Lloyd “Hobo” Cargill, 93, passed away on September 18, 2018. ... more

Elizabeth June “Judy” Day, 67

Elizabeth June “Judy” Day, age 67, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 6th at the Denver Hospice Center in Denver, Colorado. J... more

Lawrence “Jimmy” Lopez, 81

Lawrence “Jimmy” Lopez, 81, formerly of Alamosa passed away on Sunday September 9th, 2018 in Jacksonville, North Carolina, where he currently lived.... more

Henry “Honke” Medina, 58

Henry "Honke" Medina age 58 passed away on Tuesday September 11, 2018 at the Pikes Peak hospice center in Colorado Springs, Colorado surrounded by his family and friends.... more

Derek Nathaniel Ross, 36

Longtime Bountiful resident Derek Nathaniel Ross, 36, passed away on September 10, 2018... more

Mildred “Millie” C. Martin, 97

Longtime Alamosa resident Mildred “Millie” C. Martin, 97... more

Jose Enrique “Henry” Martinez, 71

Alamosa resident Jose Enrique “Henry” Martinez, 71, passed away on September 5, 2018... more

 

Derek Nathaniel Ross, 36

Longtime Bountiful resident Derek Nathaniel Ross... more

Samuel “Chris” Medina, 73

Samuel “Chris” Medina, 73, of Commerce City, Colorado went home to be with our Lord on August 10... more

Rich T. Wharton

Rich T. Wharton was an avid Harley rider and resident of Saguache, Colorado. ... more

Helen L. Gonzales

Lifelong Ft. Garland resident Helen L. Gonzales passed away September 10, 2018 ... more

 

Helen Gonzales, 87

Fort Garland resident Helen Gonzales, 87, went home to be with the Lord on September 10, 2018.... more

 

Rich Wharton, 42

Saguache resident Rich Wharton, 42,... more

 

Herbert L. Myers, 80

Herbert L. Myers, 80, passed away September 5th... more

 

Helen Gallegos

Alamosa resident Helen Gallegos, went to be with the Lord on September 10, 2018. ... more

Shorty Fry, aka, Ora Pearl Fry 80

Shorty Fry, aka, Ora Pearl Fry (80), took her highway into Heaven on August 8, 2018... more

Rick Donner

Rick Donner passed away Friday, September 7, 2018... more

John Carroll Staggs, 52

Firestone, CO — John Carroll Staggs, 52, passed away on Thursday, August 30, 2018.... more

 

Elsie Romero, 79

Alamosa resident Elsie Romero, 79, went home to be with our Lord on September 06, 2018. ... more

 

Jose Martinez, 71

Alamosa resident Jose Martinez,... more

 

Harvey L. Bridges, 84

Monte Vista resident Harvey L. Bridges... more

 

Margaret Howard McGuinn Teckenbrock, 90

Margaret Howard McGuinn Teckenbrock died peacefully January 13th, 2018... more

Mary J Zearley (Fleming)

Former Ft Garland and Monte Vista resident, Mary J Zearley (Fleming), passed away September 3, 2018... more

 

Tamaria Rae Parrill, 66

Tamaria Rae Parrill, 66, of Alamosa, CO passed away on August 31, 2018 ... more

Trey Buddington Jackson

Trey Buddington Jackson, born December 17, 1988,... more

Byron “Bubba” Duran, 26

San Antonio resident Byron “Bubba” Duran, 26, passed away September 1, 2018... more

Gloria Casilda Gonzales, 80

Gloria Casilda Gonzales, 80, of Alamosa, Colorado went to be with the Lord on August 29, 2018. ... more

 

Tamaria Parrill, 66

Alamosa resident Tamaria Parrill, 66, into eternal life August 31, 2018. ... more

Rebecca Sisneros, 96

Monte Vista resident Rebecca Sisneros, 96... more

Mary Irma Romero Montoya, 91

Mary Irma Romero Montoya, 91, went home to receive her crown from Jesus ... more

 

Rebecca Sisneros, 96

Monte Vista resident Rebecca Sisneros... more

 

Mary Irma Montoya, 91

San Luis Valley resident Mary Irma Montoya... more

Jose G. Archuleta, 88

Jose G. Archuleta, 88, entered into eternal life on August 25, 2018... more

Donald (Don) Eugene Caylor, 85

Del Norte resident Donald (Don) Eugene Caylor, 85, died August 17... more

Maria Elsie Gallegos, 73

San Luis resident Maria Elsie Gallegos,... more

 

Celestine Gonzales, 99

Alamosa resident Celestine Gonzales,... more

Lance Eric Harold Clark

The family of Lance Eric Harold Clark... more

Claude Buddy DeHerrera, 74

Claude Buddy DeHerrera, 74, passed away August 22, 2018 in Alamosa Colorado surrounded by his loving family.... more

Mitzi Lee Hunter-Young

Mitzi Lee Hunter-Young, born January 19, 1968, passed away unexpectedly on August 20, 2018. ... more

 

Doris Madeline Claunch Wiedeman

Longtime Alamosa resident Doris Madeline Claunch Wiedeman passed away August 22, 2018 at the age of 93. ... more

 

Mitzi Hunter-Young

Saguache resident Mitzi Hunter-Young, passed away on August 20, 2018.... more

 

Maria Elsie Gallegos, 73

San Luis resident Maria Elsie Gallegos, 73, passed away August 22, 2018.... more

 

Michael Allen Boreson, 39

Michael Allen Boreson, 39, passed away peacefully on August 18, 2018... more

Charles O. Elliott, 104

MONTE VISTA- — Longtime resident Charles Orson Elliott passed away peacefully on August 19, 2018 at his home in Monte Vista, CO with family present. ... more

 

Ray Richard Ruse, 78

Sanford resident Ray Richard Ruse, 78, died August 18, 2018 at his home in Sanford. ... more

 

Bessie Larane Knight, 84

Bessie Larane Knight, Monte Vista resident, passed away on August 20, 2018. ... more

 

Billy Joe May, 93

Alamosa resident Billy Joe May, 93, passed away August 17, 2018.... more

Lance Eric Harold Clark, 58

Lance Eric Harold Clark, 58, entered into eternal life on August 16, 2018, surrounded by his loving family.... more

Dora Elena Martinez Soto, 70

La Jara resident Dora Elena Martinez Soto, 70, formerly from Camargo, Chihuahua, Mexico, surrounded by her family she went home to be with the Lord on August 5, 2018.... more

 

Edward Jamar Ross, 31

Crestone resident Edward Jamar Ross, 31,... more

 

Douglas “Dougy” Hard, 26

Douglas “Dougy” Hard, 26, passed away on August 12, 2018 ... more

Salvatore “Sam” Joseph Vitale, 95

Salvatore “Sam” Joseph Vitale passed away on August 11, 2018, at the age of 95. ... more

James “Jim” Holt Valentine, 78

Longtime Sanford resident James “Jim” Holt Valentine,... more

 

James “Jim” Holt Valentine, 78

James “Jim” Holt Valentine, 78, passed away on August 13, 2018. ... more

 

Louise J. Tolsma, 86

Longtime Waverly resident Louise J. Tolsma, 86, was quietly called to her Savior on August 14, 2018.... more

 

Douglas “Dougy” Hard, 26

Douglas “Dougy” Hard, 26, passed away August 12, 2018 at the Parkview Hospital in Pueblo, Colorado.... more

 

Charles “Charlie” E. Sykes

On August 11, 2018 Charles E. Sykes of Alamosa passed away on his farm of 40+ years doing what he loved.... more

Bryan L. Marquez

Bryan L. Marquez was born June 6, 1975, and died on July 28, 2018.... more

 

Salvatore Vitale, 95

Longtime valley resident Salvatore Vitale, 95, ... more

 

Samuel Christopher Medina, 73

Commerce City resident Samuel Christopher Medina, 73, ... more

 

Jesus A. Lobato, 73

Chama resident Jesus A. Lobato, 73, passed away... more

Douglas “Doug” Lee Steward, 63

MONTE VISTA – Douglas “Doug” Lee Steward, (63), died August 10, 2018 in Monte Vista. ... more

Mathias Jade Fritz July 4, 1978 – August 9, 2018

Mathias Jade Fritz, a lifelong Alamosa and Colorado Springs resident, passed away August 9, 2018... more

 

Ora P. “Shorty” Fry, 80

Conejos Canyon resident Ora P. “Shorty” Fry,... more

Krisann Janet Martinez, 47

Krisann Janet Martinez, 47, passed away August 7, 2018. ... more

 

Krisann Martinez, 47

Manassa resident Krisann Martinez, 47,... more

Delfino George Maestas, 54

Alamosa resident Delfino George Maestas, 54, entered into eternal life on July 26, 2018 ... more

Estefanita “Edna” Velasquez, 73

Mrs. Estefanita “Edna” Velasquez, age 73, of Monte Vista, passed away on Sunday, August 5th, 2018 at the UNM Hospital in Albuquerque, New Mexico with her family at her side. ... more

Abimael Palacios Gonzalez, 48

Abimael Palacios Gonzalez, 48, went home to be with the Lord on August 5, 2018.... more

James Robert Overman III

James Robert Overman III…may you Rest in Eternal Peace, 10-04-1959 to 07-28-2018.... more

Keith “Woody” Barker, 75

Keith “Woody” Barker, 75, passed away July 27, 2018. ... more

Debra Gay Miller-Camargo, 64

Alamosa resident Debra Gay Miller-Camargo, 64, passed away on July 31, 2018. ... more

Albino A. “Fred” Trujillo Jr.

Alamosa resident Albino A. “Fred” Trujillo Jr., passed away July 31, 2018 at Parkview Medical Center with his loving family by his side. ... more

 

Benito Martinez, 74

Benito Martinez, 74, of Pueblo, Colorado was born in Alamosa, Colorado to Jose Amadeo and Mary Martinez on April 9, 1944. He went to be with the Lord on July 28, 2018. ... more

Paul Joseph “PJ” Sterk, Jr.

Paul Joseph “PJ” Sterk, Jr., of Colorado City, Colorado and former long-time resident of Alamosa, Colorado entered into rest at the Spanish Peaks Veterans’ Community Center in Walsenburg, Colorado on Saturday, July 28. ... more

Genevieve Ruth Martin Lincoln October 30, 1921 – November 3, 2017

Genevieve Lincoln had an infectious love of life and was one of those people who never met a stranger.... more

Sharon Anne Espinosa, 64

Sharon Anne Espinosa, 64, died on July 26, 2018 surrounded by her loving family. ... more

 

Community Gardens in the Valley

Location of gardens around the Valley ... more

 

Delfino George Maestas, 54

Alamosa resident Delfino George Maestas, 54, passed away on July 26, 2018.... more

Frances Arellano-Gallegos, 93

Frances Arellano-Gallegos, 93 of Pueblo, CO went to be with the Lord on July 20, 2018. ... more

Charles F. “Charlie” Heald, 95

Charles F. “Charlie” Heald, 95, passed away April 19, 2018, at Gila Regional Medical Center in Silver City, NM. ... more

Charles Greg Voris, 69

Charles Greg Voris, 69, of Del Norte passed away on July 21, 2018.... more

Tobias Brandon Duran, 30

Center resident Tobias Brandon Duran, 30, passed away July 19, 2018.... more

Michael Anthony “Tony” Newton, Sr., 54

Alamosa resident Michael Anthony “Tony” Newton, Sr., 54, passed away at his home in Alamosa July 18, 2018.... more

Donald Carl Jansen, 91

Donald Carl Jansen, 91, born August 14, 1926, a South Fork, Colorado resident, passed away on July 18, 2018 in Del Norte, Colorado.... more

Kelton Bryce Wood, 74

Kelton Bryce Wood, 74, formerly of Manassa, passed away July 10th, 2018 in the Rio Rancho Center Nursing Home in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, after a long battle with the fatal staph infection known as MRZA which infested an injury to a toe and foot.... more

Philip John Beiriger, 83

Del Norte resident Philip John Beiriger, 83, passed away on July 18, 2018.... more

 

Wanda Dix, 84

Wanda Dix, 84, went to be with the Lord on July 13, 2018.... more

 

Tobias Brandon Duran, 30

Center resident Tobias Brandon Duran, 30, passed away July 19, 2018. ... more

Larry E. Lytle 71

Alamosa Resident Larry E. Lytle 71, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on July 16, 2018 at Thirty-Mile Campground above Creede Colorado. ... more

Eligio “Lee” Madrid, 90

San Luis resident Eligio “Lee” Madrid, 90, passed away July 19, 2018 at his home under Hospice Care surrounded by his loving family.... more

 

Philip John Beiriger, 83

Del Norte resident Philip John Beiriger, 83, passed away on July 18, 2018. ... more

 

Marcia Van Ry, 72

Marcia Van Ry, age 72, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 14, 2018 at her home in Eloy, Ariz. ... more

Jacinta S. Ramos, 43

Jacinta S. Ramos, 43, of Pueblo, CO went to be with the Lord on July 14, 2018. ... more

 

David J. Pacheco

San Pablo resident David J. Pacheco, passed away July 15, 2018.... more

Edker Hamilton Wilson

Well known lifetime Sanford resident, Edker Hamilton Wilson, passed away July 16, 2018 at his home in Sanford, Colorado at the age of 97.... more

Michael Joseph Anthony Chacon

Alamosa resident Michael Joseph Anthony Chacon, passed away July 15, 2018 at his home with his loving family by his side.... more

Michael A. Trujillo, 70

Michael A. Trujillo, born December 27, 1947 to Arlene (now Jaramillo) and Francisco Armenio Trujillo, completed his circle of life in his longtime home on July 11, 2018, in Antonito, the town to which he was fiercely dedicated. ... more

 

Eli Archuleta

Capulin resident Eli Archuleta, passed away July 15, 2018. ... more

 

MacGeorge Bahe, 32

Center resident MacGeorge Bahe, 32, passed away July 13, 2018.... more

Josephine Maksimowicz, 96

Homelake and former South Fork resident, Josephine Maksimowicz, 96, passed away July 14, 2018 at Colorado State Veterans Center at Homelake.... more

James William Farmer, 88

Romeo Colorado resident James William Farmer, 88 joined our heavenly father on July 13, 2018.... more

Peggy Fitzpatrick Tegge, 80

Peggy Fitzpatrick Tegge, 80, California and Colorado resident passed away July 5, 2018.... more

In loving memory of Michael DeHerrera Sunrise 06-03-1948 Sunset 10-07-2017

A Memorial Mass for Mike will be July 23, 2018, at 10:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church in Alamosa.... more

Stephen Gregory Manzanares

Stephen Gregory Manzanares entered this world on March 6, 1957 to Miguel F. Manzanares and Aurora B. Gonzales.... more

 

Machiko Johnson, 87

La Veta resident Machiko Johnson, 87, passed away July 12, 2018.... more

Ida Dopp, 92

Ida Dopp, 92, of Salida died July 9, 2018, in her home, surrounded by her family.... more

Willa Lee Dickey, 82

Willa Lee Dickey, 82, passed away on July 6, 2018. She was born on October 14, 1935 in Del Norte, Colorado to Leanord Wellman and Gladys Meyer.... more

Oral Estel Cooper, 91

Oral Estel Cooper, 91, passed away on July 10, 2018 surrounded by his loving family. ... more

 

Michael Trujillo

Arrangements are pending with Romero Funeral Home for Michael Trujillo of Antonito. ... more

 

William Smith

MONTE VISTA — A Celebration of Life will be held on July 27 at Dos Rios in Monte Vista from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., buffet offered, for William Smith. ... more

Robert Clyde Munson, 81

Longtime Romeo resident Robert Clyde Munson, 81, passed away surrounded by family on July 8, 2018 in Pueblo, Colorado.... more

Rafaelita Maez, 91

Saguache resident Rafaelita Maez, 91, passed away July 1, 2018 at the Parkmoore Village Nursing Home surrounded by her loving family. ... more

Jonathan David Lujan, 34

Alamosa and Pueblo resident Jonathan David Lujan, 34, passed away July 2, 2018 at the San Luis Valley Regional Medical Center in Alamosa. ... more

Martha Manzanares, 91

San Luis resident Martha L. Manzanares, 91, passed away June 30, 2018 at her home under Hospice Care with her loving family by her side.... more

Gerald James Carle, 95

Gerald James Carle, 95, longtime resident of Alamosa Colorado, passed away June 30, 2018, surrounded by family in Norwich Connecticut.... more

Wallace J. Peterson February 12, 1931 ~ June 28, 2018

Wallace J. Peterson, our dad, husband, grandpa, and friend was called home June 28, 2018. ... more

Ronald Eugene Smalldridge

Ronald Eugene Smalldridge was born June 29, 1937 to Merlyn Gilsred and Sidney Eugene (McKim) Smalldridge in Nevada, Iowa... more

Loralee Robinson

Loralee Robinson of Manassa passed away June 27, 2018 surrounded by family. ... more

Edith Grace Stephens, 84

Longtime valley resident Edith Grace Stephens, 84, passed away on June 26, 2018. ... more

Vanessa Jessica Whitsett-Frazier, 29

Vanessa Jessica Whitsett-Frazier, 29, Colorado Springs resident passed away on June 17, 2018. ... more

Robert Ruybal

Alamosa resident Robert Ruybal Sr., 79, went to sleep in death in his home on June 24, 2018. ... more

Nancy Prentice, 88

Nancy Prentice, 88, formerly from Monte Vista, Colorado, passed away on April 13, 2018 at Heritage Estates in Gering, Nebraska.... more

Celebration of Life for Joan P. Dimmitt

A celebration of life is scheduled for Joan P. Dimmitt on Monday, July 2, 2018 in Pueblo, Colorado. ... more

Anthony L. Gonzales, 57

Alamosa resident Anthony L. Gonzales, 57, passed away June 22, 2018 at his home under Hospice Care surrounded by his loving family. ... more

Robert Ruybal Sr., 79

Lifetime Alamosa County resident, Robert Ruybal Sr., 79, passed away quietly in his home on June 24, 2018. ... more

Jr. (Eppie) Martinez

Jr. (Eppie) Martinez was married to Laura Chacon Martinez. Services will be at 7 Mile Plaza Catholic Church at 9 a.m. on June 30th.... more

 

Anthony L. Gonzales, 57

Alamosa resident Anthony L. Gonzales, 57, passed away June 22, 2018. ... more

 

Nina Faye DePriest

MONTE VISTA — Memorial Graveside Service for Nina Faye DePriest will be Monday, July 2 2018 at 2 PM at the Monte Vista Cemetery West of Monte Vista and North of Highway 160. ... more

Vanessa Jessica Whitsett-Frazier, 29

Vanessa Jessica Whitsett-Frazier, 29, Colorado Springs resident passed away on June 17, 2018... more

Felix Alfred Maez, 76

San Luis Valley resident-Colorado Springs Colorado resident Felix Alfred Maez, 76, passed away June 19, 2018 in Denver, Colorado at UC Health.... more

Shirley Flynt, 90

Shirley May Nicholson (Flynt) was born on April 9, 1928 in Stockton County of Worcester Maryland.... more

Lewis Nelson Oberrich, 88

Lewis Nelson Oberrich, age 88, passed away at the Schneidmiller House in Coeur d’ Alene, Idaho, surrounded by his family on Wednesday, October 25, 2017. ... more

James G. Cooper

James (Jim) Cooper was born at home in Center, Colorado on August 13, 1925, to Silas Verne and Audra Konence Cooper.... more

Marilyn Cornelius Stafford, 76

Marilyn Cornelius Stafford, 76, was called home to her Lord on June 17, 2018, while surrounded by her loving husband and children.... more

Betty Valdez, 79

Betty Valdez, age 79 of Fort Garland, Colorado passed away on Saturday June 16, 2018. ... more

Lionel E. Espinoza, 74

Romeo resident Lionel E. Espinoza, 74, passed away June 15, 2018 at the family farm in Romeo, doing what he loved. ... more

Lugarda Lucero, 86

Monte Vista resident Lugarda P. Lucero, 86, passed away June 18, 2018 at the San Luis Care Center with her loving family by her side. ... more

 

Marilyn Cornelius Stafford, 76

Alamosa resident Marilyn Cornelius Stafford, 76, passed away on June 17, 2018. ... more

 

Ivan (Harold) Hunter, 73

Ivan (Harold) Hunter, 73, passed away June 13 at Parkview Hospital in Pueblo, Co.... more

Oma Jean Haynie

Having lived a life overflowing with love, family, work, travel, friends and memories, Oma Jean Haynie passed away peacefully on June 10, 2018. ... more

 

Eliseo Ernesto Medina

Eliseo "Lee" Medina of Lakewood, Colorado, passed away on June 10, 2018 in his home after a long battle with cancer.... more

Robert Gail Smith, 93

Ninety-three year old lifelong Manassa resident Robert Gail Smith passed away at home with his family by his side on June 10, 2018. ... more

Wanda Rae Rackham, 79

Wanda Rae Rackham (nee Westbrook), age 79, of Coeur d’Alene, passed away on June 7, 2018 at Hospice of North Idaho Schneidmiller Hospice House. ... more

 

Margaret R. Eden, 89

Margaret R. Eden, 89, of Sun City, Arizona died on Sunday, June 3, 2018 at her home in the Royal Oaks Retirement Community.... more

 

Jacqueline Bear, 68

La Jara resident Jacqueline Bear, 68, passed away June 10, 2018. ... more

 

Josh Gomez, 29

Rifle resident Josh Gomez, 29, passed away June 9, 2018. ... more

Leroy Bennett, 76

LeRoy Bennett, 76, of Del Norte, Colorado, passed away peacefully on June 10, 2018, surrounded by family.... more

Lorene M. Thomas, 76

Antonito resident Lorene M. Thomas (Lorene M. Salazar-Thomas), 76, passed away June 5, 2018, in Antonito, CO with her loving family by her side.... more

Charlotte Day Matheus August 23, 1924 – June 7, 2018

A woman of great faith in God, devotion to the Episcopal Church and love for others has left us. Charlotte was the third daughter of Dr. Roy Joshua and Mildred (Lymon) Day of Alamosa, Colorado.... more

Dorothy Elevinia Romero, 84

Longtime Alamosa resident Dorothy Elevinia Romero, 84, passed away on June 7, 2018. ... more

 

Joyce E. Wright, 74

Joyce Ellen Wright, aged 74, passed away on April 25, 2018 at the Tucson Medical Center in Tucson, Arizona, after a brave struggle with cancer. ... more

 

Adela Juana Romero, 96

Longtime valley resident Adela Juana Romero, 96, passed away on June 5, 2018. ... more

Faye E. Gibson, 70

Faye E. Gibson, 70, was called home to her Heavenly Father on June 5, 2018 while surrounded by her loving family.... more

Claude Stephen Radford, 71

Alamosa, CO resident Claude S. Radford was called to the Lord on June 5, 2018.... more

Ernest Herman Samora, 80

Lifetime Monte Vista resident Ernest Herman Samora, 80, passed away on June 3, 2018. ... more

Eva Opal Hale, 88

Longtime San Luis Valley resident Eva Opal Hale, 88, passed away May 31, 2018 at the Colorado State Veterans Center at Homelake.... more

Alfred Claudio Medina, 77

Longtime South Fork resident Alfred Claudio Medina, 77, passed away on June 1, 2018. ... more

John (Jake) Gonzales, 59

John (Jake) Gonzales, 59, of Center Colorado went to be with the lord in the late night of May 25, 2018 comfortable at his home surrounded by his loved ones.... more

The Honorable Patrick Henry Hayes, Jr., 58

South Fork resident The Honorable Patrick Henry Hayes, Jr., 58, passed away on May 29, 2018 at his home under the care of Hospice Del Valle.... more

Vita Maestas, 90

Alamosa resident Vita Maestas, 90, passed away May 29, 2018.... more

 

Ernest Benjamin Vigil, 58

Ernie Vigil, 58, of Denver passed away unexpectedly on Monday (May 21, 2018) at Lutheran Hospital.... more

Betty Joyce Hughes, 75

Betty Joyce Hughes, 75, of Center Colorado, passed away May 24th, 2018 in Monte Vista, Colorado.... more

Thomas "Tom" James Velasquez, 61

Alamosa resident Thomas "Tom" James Velasquez, 61, passed away May 25, 2018 at Parkview Medical Center with his loving family by his side.... more

 

Betty Jo Croft, 79

Longtime Alamosa resident Betty Jo Croft, 79, passed away May 24, 2018 at the San Luis Valley Regional Medical Center in Alamosa.... more

Silverio (Silver) Gurule, 79

Silverio (Silver) Gurule, 79, Alamosa, CO, passed away on May 25, 2018.... more

Jose Francisco Archuleta (73) 24 Oct. 1944 - 15 May 2018

Joe Frank Archuleta of Medanales, NM passed away at UNM Hospital in Albuquerque, NM.... more

Rev. Lawrence “Larry” Alden Moore Sr., 73

Rev. Lawrence “Larry” Alden Moore Sr., 73, of Alamosa, Co., went home to be with the Lord on May 20, 2018.... more

Anton Caswell Balcomb, 76

Anton Caswell Balcomb, age 76, passed away peacefully May 21, 2018 with loving family by his side. ... more

Jose Jr. Acosta, 31

Jose Jr. Acosta, 31, of Monte Vista CO passed away May 20, 2018.... more

Herbert Leon Lanier, 59

Herbert Leon Lanier, 59, passed away on May 19, 2018. He was born on April 5, 1959.... more

Jose I. Rodriguez, 78

Alamosa resident Jose I. Rodriguez, 78, passed away May 22, 2018 peacefully at his home with his loving family by his side.... more

 

Lois Arlene Weldon

A memorial service will be held for Lois Arlene Weldon on Friday, May 25th at 10:00 a.m. at the United Church of La Jara, 522 Walnut.... more

Fay A. (Burd) McBride, 103

Longtime Monte Vista resident Fay A. (Burd) McBride, 103, passed away on May 20, 2018. ... more

Lee Vianez Quintana “Payaso Loco”, 37

Alamosa resident Lee Vianez Quintana “Payaso Loco”, 37, passed away May 17, 2018 at the San Luis Valley Regional Medical Center with his loving family by his side. ... more

 

Mabel Ann Chappel Werner, 99

Ann Werner was born in Denver, Colorado to Willard Barnett Chappel and Mary Louise Richards Chappel. She died in Wheat Ridge, Colorado shortly after suffering a stroke at her nursing home.... more

 

Leona Lorene “Fishy” Fish, 73

Leona Lorene “Fishy” Fish, 73, of La Jara, Colorado passed away peacefully at the SLV Regional Medical Center Tuesday, May 8, 2018.... more

Cherryl Renee Vega-Ruiz, 31

Alamosa resident Cherryl Renee Vega-Ruiz, 31, passed away May 11, 2018.... more

Cordelia (Cordy) Garcia Montano

Cordelia loved life and had a smile for everyone. ... more

Dorothy A. Jones, 89

Dorothy A. Jones went to be with the Lord and her loved ones on April 25, 2018 at her home in Alamosa, CO, where she lived with her son Craig and daughter in law Trish. ... more

James (Jim) Cooper, 92

James (Jim) Cooper was born at home in Center, Colorado, August 13, 1925, to Silas Verne and Audra Konence Cooper.... more

Samuel Lloyd Smith, 75

Longtime Monte Vista resident Samuel Lloyd Smith, 75, passed away on May 10, 2018. ... more

Joaquin Lujan, 27

Alamosa resident Joaquin Lujan, 27, passed away May 10, 2018.... more

Jeff Grimwood, 49

Jeff Grimwood was born August 22, 1968 in Albuquerque, New Mexico to his mothers Linda Walker and Patricia Cook, Father Morris Eugene Grimwood.... more

 

Perry Ross Purdue

It is with great sadness that the family of Perry Ross Purdue announces his passing on Thursday May 3, 2018 at the age of 63.... more

Clorinda Rodriguez

San Luis resident Clorinda Casilda Rodriguez, 97, passed away May 9, 2018 at the San Luis Care Center with her loving family by her side.... more

Elizabeth “Bea” Steffens, 97

Monte Vista resident Elizabeth “Bea” Steffens, 97, passed peacefully into the presence of the Lord on April 26, 2018 surrounded by her family.... more

 

Jean Garrett

Jean Garrett was born in July 6, 1924 in Stillwater, Oklahoma, the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. B.A. Pratt. ... more

 

Brenda Jean Gutierrez

Brenda Jean Gutierrez passed away on April 28, 2018 at San Luis Valley Regional Medical Center... more

Richard Jason (Oso) Martinez, 45

Richard Jason (Oso) Martinez, 45, of Monte Vista CO passed away on May 6, 2018.... more

 

M. Latrelle Getz Roark

There will be a Celebration of Life for Latrelle on May 12, 2018, at 11:00 a.m. at the Monte Vista Cemetery.... more

Bernice Rodriguez, 77

Center resident Bernice Rodriguez, 77, passed away May 8, 2018. ... more

Gilda Steffens

Gilda Steffens was born November 6, 1947 in Childress Texas.... more

Orlando L. Taylor, 82

San Pablo resident Orlando L. Taylor, 82, passed away May 6, 2018 at his home under Hospice Care with his loving family by his side. ... more

Arnold Quintana

La Jara resident Arnold Anthony Quintana, 73, passed away May 5, 2018 at the Parkview Medical Center in Pueblo, with his loving family by his side.... more

Lois Arlene Weldon, 83

Long time La Jara community member, Lois Arlene Weldon, passed away on April 28th while under Hospice care throughout this year with her son and daughter-in-law, Matthew and Minda Weldon, in their home in Austin TX.... more

Rick (Yogi) Chacon, 60

Rick (Yogi) Chacon, 60, passed away April 21, 2018 in Colorado Springs.... more

Colt Cline and Clay Lee Reynolds, 31

Colt Cline and Clay Lee Reynolds, 31, passed away on April 27, 2018.... more

Mitchell Ray Powell, 60

Alamosa resident Mitchell Ray Powell, 60, passed away on April 20, 2018.... more

Filomena Florence (Mena) Archuleta, 93

Lifetime Alamosa resident Filomena Florence (Mena) Archuleta, 93, earned her angel wings on April 26, 2018.... more

Carl Edwin Woodruff, 100

South Fork resident Carl Edwin Woodruff, 100, passed away on April 26, 2018 at the Colorado State Veterans Center at Homelake.... more

Floyd “Glenn” Stewart, 82

Longtime Center resident Floyd “Glenn” Stewart, 82, passed away on April 27, 2018.... more

Rita Vialpando, 71

Center resident Rita Vialpando, 71, passed away April 27, 2018. ... more

David Cordova, 79

Garcia resident David Cordova, 79, passed away April 26, 2018 at his home under Hospice care with his loving family by his side. ... more

Rex Allen Shaw, 47

Rex Allen Shaw, 47, passed away on April 24, 2018.... more

Edna Mae (Cunico) Kelloff

Edna Mae (Cunico) Kelloff departed this life on April 21, 2018 in Phoenix, AZ. ... more

 

Patricia Sue Riggenbach, 73

Longtime Monte Vista resident Patricia Sue Riggenbach, 73, passed away on April 22, 2018.... more

Helen Wetherill, 65

Alamosa resident Helen Wetherill, 65, passed away on April 23, 2018.... more

Nathan Espinosa “Nate,” 35

Monte Vista, Colorado resident Nathan Espinosa “Nate” 35, passed away April 15, 2018 in Pueblo Colorado.... more

Dylan Michael Vittoria, 24

Mosca, Colorado resident and former Portland, Oregon resident, Dylan Michael Vittoria, 24, passed away in a car accident on April 18, 2018.... more

David “Beto” A. Trujillo, 75

Manassa resident David “Beto” A. Trujillo, 75, passed away April 19, 2018 at his home under Hospice Care with his loving family by his side. ... more

Alice Elizabeth Fringer, 92

Longtime valley resident Alice Elizabeth Fringer, 92, passed away on April 19, 2018. ... more

Jerry Dean “Deano” Maldonado, 54

Jerry Dean “Deano” Maldonado, 54, a lifelong resident of Blanca, CO joined Jesus on April 15, 2018, surrounded by his loving family.... more

Bonnie Jo Nusbaum

Bonnie Jo Nusbaum Red Lodge Montana, December 1, 1950 – March 6, 2018... more

Donald Churchill Stephens

Donald Churchill Stephens was born in Alamosa, Colorado on March 22, 1955 to Gary and Betty Stephens. ... more

Duane T. Lopez, 63

La Jara resident Duane T. Lopez, 63, passed away April 14, 2018. ... more

Lorrayne Jane Garcia, 75

Alamosa resident Lorrayne Jane Garcia, 75, passed away April 17, 2018.... more

Richard Eugene Parker, 78

Longtime Alamosa resident Richard Eugene Parker, 78, passed away at the Sangre de Cristo Hospice in Pueblo, Colorado on April 16, 2018.... more

 

Jeremy Rod Jiron, 35

Jeremy Rod Jiron, 35, passed away on March 17, 2018.... more

 

Kathryn Jo Wiseman, 58

Kathryn passed away on April 7, 2018 at home in Eaton, CO.... more

Daniel Ben Garcia, 77

San Luis resident Daniel Ben Garcia, 77, passed away April 15, 2018. ... more

 

Steve Medina, 75

San Luis resident Steve Medina, 75, passed away April 13, 2018.... more

William Edgar Hughes, Jr., 79

William Edgar Hughes, Jr., 79, passed away on April 15, 2018 at the Monte Vista Estates in Monte Vista. ... more

Nancy Prentice, 88

Nancy Prentice, 88, formerly from Monte Vista, Colorado, passed away on April 13, 2018 at Heritage Estates in Gering, Nebraska.... more

Dorothy Kinsell

Dorothy Kinsell, former long time resident of Monte Vista, Colorado, went to be with her heavenly father on April 9, 2018.... more

Trinidad J. “Trini” Maestas, 67

La Jara resident Trinidad J. “Trini” Maestas, 67, passed away at his home in La Jara and under Hospice care on April 13, 2018. ... more

Thomas Medina, 71

Thomas Medina was born on Dec. 21, 1946 to Joe Procopio “El Chota” Medina and Eufelia “Felix” Naranjo Medina in MV, CO. ... more

 

Barbara Mondragon

Barbara Ruth Ann Mondragon (Trujillo), passed peacefully in her sleep Sunday April 8, 2018.... more

Stephen J Horwath, 59

Stephen J Horwath, 59, passed away Wednesday, March 14th, 2018.... more

Corinne Lila Sandoval Archuleta

Corinne Archuleta was born in Mogote Colorado on April 12, 1935. Daughter of Gabriel Sandoval and Lila Valdez Sandoval... more

Donna June (Hostetter) Mortensen

Donna June (Hostetter) Mortensen, was born on June 23, 1928, and died April 9, 2018, surrounded by her loving family after a brief illness.... more

Linda Hale

Linda passed away Monday March 26, 2018 at her home surrounded by a loving and caring support system. ... more

Roberto Delgado, Jr., 15

Monte Vista resident Roberto Delgado, Jr., 15, passed away on April 8, 2018. ... more

Feliberto “Phil” Salazar

Antonito resident Feliberto Salazar, 97, passed away April 9, 2018 at his home under Hospice Care with his loving family by his side.... more

Homer Dale Lewis

Homer Dale Lewis was born on October 6, 1933, and passed on Saturday April 7, 2018. ... more

Andrew “Cogie” Cordero, 63

Andrew Cordero who was known by his nickname ‘Cogie’ passed away February 15th, 2018 with his sister Tricia by his side while under the care of Pikes Peak Hospice in Colorado Springs.... more

Johnny A. Casteel, 70

San Luis resident Johnny A. Casteel, 70, passed away April 5, 2018 at his home with his loving family by his side. ... more

 

Lila Ruth Pittman

Lila Pittman died on March 21, 2018 in Denver, CO. She was 77 years old.... more

Thomas J. Peña Sr. 66

Thomas J. Peña Sr. 66, of Del Norte passed away on April 3, 2018. He was born in Del Norte Co to Joe P. Peña and Josephine Peña.... more

Carlotta Maria Naranjo-Amador

Carlotta Maria Naranjo-Amador was born at home on May 29, 1939, in Alamosa, CO, to Antonio Nerio Felipe Naranjo, and Maria Encarnacion Trujillo-Naranjo.... more

Kent (Bub) Lewis Poole, 77

Twenty-Five year resident Kent (Bub) Lewis Poole, 77, passed away March 24, 2018 at the San Luis Valley Regional Medical Center. ... more

Roberta Inez Oaks, 94

Roberta Inez Oaks, 94, passed away in Alamosa, Colorado at the San Luis Valley Health Regional Medical Center on Tuesday, April 3, 2018. ... more

AnneMarie Kimberling Stone

It is with great sadness that the family of AnneMarie Kimberling Stone announce her sudden passing on Saturday, March 31st 2018 at age 50 in Littleton, CO.... more

Seyah Mary Heineman, 89

Seyah M. Heineman, 89, passed away April 2, 2018 at Renown Hospital in Reno, NV.... more

Betty Carolyn Harmsen, 91

Betty Carolyn Harmsen, 91, passed away at The Bridge Assisted Living Facility in Alamosa, Colorado on March 30, 2018.... more

Maria “Vigy” Barela, 71

Maria “Vigy” Barela, 71, went home to be with the Lord on March 28, 2018.... more

Soveida M. Ozawa

Alamosa resident Soveida M. “Ada” Ozawa, 87, passed away on March 31, 2018 surrounded by her loving family. ... more

Albert F. Mondragon, 91

San Pablo resident Albert F. Mondragon, 91, passed away on March 28, 2018 surrounded by his loving family.... more

 

Maria “Vigy” Barela, 71

Maria “Vigy” Barela, 71, former resident of La Jara, Colorado, passed away March 28, 2018, in Denver, Colorado.... more

Vera Hamilton, 95

La Jara resident Vera Hamilton, 95, passed away on March 23, 2018 at her son’s home in Monte Vista, Colorado.... more

 

Antonio Cloyde Garcia, 89

Antonio Cloyde Garcia, 89, passed away at the San Luis Care Center in Alamosa, Colorado on March 27, 2018.... more

Gerald Creery, 86

Gerald Creery passed away quickly and peacefully the evening of March 23, 2018 in Spanish Fork, Utah.... more

Santiago Herman Valdez (Jim), 80

Santiago Herman Valdez (Jim), 80, of Denver, CO, passed away on March 10, 2018 in Denver Hospice, Lowry, Colo.... more

Pauline Frances Bond, 86

Pauline Frances (Heavner) Bond’s faith became sight on March 25, 2018 when she passed from this life into Heaven.... more

Hubert "Snuffy" "Jack" Smith, 98

Longtime Manassa resident Hubert “Snuffy” “Jack” Smith, 98, passed away peacefully March 25, 2018 at the Colorado State Veterans Center at Homelake.... more

Viola “Vi” Maria Peña, 87

Viola “Vi” Maria Peña, age 87, a resident of Los Lunas, NM, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 9, 2017. ... more

Ella “Mae” Noffsinger 1934 - 2018

Ella Mae Noffsinger, with her faithful dog Misty at her side, passed away March 22, 2018, after a life well lived. ... more

Edna Joan Parker, 76

Longtime Alamosa resident Edna Joan Parker, 76, passed away March 22, 2018 at the Penrose St. Francis Hospital in Colorado Springs. ... more

Joel Anderson, 85

Alamosa resident Joel Anderson, 85, passed away March 22, 2018 at the St. Anthony Hospital in Lakewood, Colorado.... more

 

Betty Ruth Martin, 86

Valley resident Betty Ruth Martin, said goodbye to this world and entered into eternal rewards prepared for her in Heaven on March 19, 2018.... more

 

Jesse Russell

Jesse Russell-Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, March 31, 2018 at 10 a.m. in the Adams State University theater-Main Stage, Alamosa.... more

Ricky L. Manzanares “Califas,” 52

Ricky L. Manzanares “Califas,” 52, died March 17th, 2018 in Monte Vista, CO. ... more

Jeremy Rod Jiron, 35

Jeremy Rod Jiron, 35, passed away on March 17, 2018. ... more

Louise Sowards, 71

Louise Sowards was born June 20, 1946 in Alamosa, Colorado to Henry and Helen Bolger.... more

Vivian J. Gonzales, 48

Monte Vista resident Vivian J. Gonzales, 48, passed away on March 16, 2018 at her home in Monte Vista.... more

Thomas Medina, 71

Alamosa resident Thomas Medina, 71, passed away March 16, 2018.... more

Bobbie Jean Fletcher, 44

Antonito resident Bobbie Jean Fletcher, 44, passed away March 14, 2018.... more

 

Stephen J. Horwath III, 59

Monte Vista resident Stephen J. Horwath III, 59, passed away on March 14, 2018. ... more

Samantha Olivia Nusbaum, 16

La Garita Resident Samantha Olivia Nusbaum, 16, passed away on March 13, 2018.... more

Joseph Gregory “Greg” Salazar, 65

Joseph Gregory “Greg” Salazar, entered into rest peacefully at his home in La Junta where he was surrounded by his family members and fur babies.... more

Gladys Lucille Archer, 94

Lifetime Monte Vista resident Gladys Lucille Archer, 94, passed away in the Monte Vista Estates on March 13, 2018.... more

 

Nancy S. Arney, 82

Former long-time Alamosa resident, Nancy Arney, was born in Boston, Massachusetts, and grew up in Exeter, New Hampshire. ... more

Steve M. Marquez, 48

Steve M. Marquez, 48, of Pueblo, CO passed away on March 9, 2018.... more

Betty Lou Thorpe, 88

Betty Curtis-Thorpe, 88, Alamosa, passed away on March 6, 2018, at the Alamosa hospital.... more

 

Ronald Earle Goodman, 67

A Celebration of Life will be held for Ronald Earle Goodman, 67, on his birthday, March 16, 2018, at 3 p.m. at the Alamosa Christian Church.... more

David Russell McCallister, 87

David Russell McCallister was born April 21, 1930 in Del Norte, Colorado to Vernon Cook McCallister, Sr. and Sylvia Irene Spangler.... more

Kiyoshi Kay Shioshita, 93

Kiyoshi Kay Shioshita, 93, passed away at his home in Blanca, Colorado, on December 18, 2017.... more

Gerald Irwin Marquez, 67

Monte Vista resident Gerald Irwin Marquez, 67, passed away on March 11, 2018.... more

 

M. Latrelle Getz Roark, 84

M. Latrelle Getz Roark, 84, passed away on Wednesday, March 7, 2018. ... more

 

Ardith Marie Hufman Gifford, 62

Ardith was born November 10, 1955 in Seoul, Korea and passed away February 18, 2018. ... more

Patricia May Trujillo, 84

Patricia May Trujillo, 84, went to be with her Heavenly Father, February 10, 2018.... more

Jose Antonio "Tony" Garcia, 88

Monte Vista resident Jose Antonio “Tony” Garcia passed away on March 10, 2018.... more

Rose Marie A. Sierra, 74

Alamosa resident Rose Marie Ann Sierra, 74, passed away March 8, 2018 at her home under Hospice Care with her loving family by her side. ... more

Shirley Ann Washington, 82

Shirley Ann Washington, 82, passed away on the morning of March 3, 2018 after a 8 year battle with Alzheimer’s. ... more

Joe C. Trujillo, 91

On March 4th at approximately 13:50 hours military time, a loving humble heart stopped beating.... more

 

George Fredrick Gallegos, 84

Romeo resident George Fredrick Gallegos, 84, passed away March 4, 2018 at his home with his loving family right by his side.... more

Donald Ray Waller, 82

Donald Ray Waller, 82, of Monte Vista, Colorado passed away on Thursday, February 1, 2018, at River Valley Inn Nursing Home.... more

 

Eddie Paul McCormick, 62

Eddie Paul McCormick, 62, of Florence, CO died Thursday, February 22, 2018.... more

Marjorie "Mickey" Lee Clare, 101

Marjorie "Mickey" Lee Clare, 101, passed away on March 1, 2018.... more

 

Andrew Cordero, 63

Under hospice care Andrew "Cogie" Cordero exhaled his last breath on Thursday, February 15th with his sister Tricia by his side.... more

Dale Howard Fall, 89

Dale Howard Fall passed away peacefully on February 27, 2018 in Monte Vista, Colorado. ... more

 

Thomas Patrick Conroy, 83

Thomas Patrick Conroy, 83, passed away at the Rio Grande Hospital on February 27, 2018. ... more

Jadyn Kylie Quintana, 18

Antonito Resident Jadyn Kylie Quintana passed away February 26, 2018.... more

Janet Rebecca Gallegos, 70

Manassa resident Janet Rebecca Gallegos, 70, passed away February 26, 2018 at her home with her loving family at her side. ... more

 

Lorraine L. Ruybal, 63

Alamosa resident Lorraine L. Ruybal, 63, passed away on February 22, 2018. ... more

Viola Mondragon, 80

Viola Mondragon, 80, of Santa Fe, NM was called to rest on Friday, February 23, 2018.... more

Howard Lee James, 85

Howard was a resident of the San Luis Valley Care Center for the last twenty years.... more

Maria (Lala) Eulalia Esquibel, 75

Maria (Lala) Eulalia Esquibel went to be with the Lord on February 21, 2018 in Denver.... more

Frances M. Perez, 76

Former longtime Monte Vista resident Frances Perez, 76, passed away February 17, 2018 at her home in Albuquerque, N.M. with her loving family by her side. ... more

Leland Roy McDaniel, 89

Leland Roy McDaniel, 89, passed away at the Evergreen Nursing Home in Alamosa, Colorado on Saturday, February 17, 2018.... more

Virginia Marie Silva, 66

Monte Vista Resident Virginia Marie Silva, 66, passed away on February 18, 2018. ... more

Mark Steven Bisel, 65

Alamosa resident Mark Steven Bisel, 65, passed away on February 15, 2018. ... more

 

Mark Damian Lopez, 52

Alamosa resident Mark Damian Lopez, 52, passed away on February 16, 2018.... more

Casey Lee Salazar, 63

Casey Lee Salazar was born December 7, 1954. ... more

Wayne Edward Nelms, 87

Wayne Edward Nelms was born December 29, 1930 in Mattoon, Illinois. ... more

Richard J. Gilbreth, 91

Richard J. Gilbreth, 91, took his last ride on the “Orange Blossom Special” as it left the station on February 14, 2018.... more

Carol E. Chacon, 80

Alamosa resident Carol E. Chacon, 80, passed away February 16, 2018 at the San Luis Valley Regional Medical Center with her loving family by her side.... more

Amanda King, 38

Amanda Mae King, 38, of Alamosa, passed away Thursday, February 15, 2018.... more

Dale Allen Ruff, 54

Longtime Manassa resident Dale Allen Ruff, 54, died February 15, 2018 at his home in Manassa.... more

Stella Mary Aragon, 94

San Luis resident Stella Mary Aragon, 94, passed away February 9, 2018 at the Rio Grande Inn Nursing Home in La Jara with her loving family by her side. ... more

Carlos A. Archuleta, 32

Carlos A. Archuleta, 32, of Monte Vista died on Tuesday, February 6, 2018. ... more

Leroy Jesse Archuleta, 58

Ft. Garland resident Leroy Jesse Archuleta, 58, passed away February 12, 2018 at the San Luis Valley Regional Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. ... more

Robert “Chale” Gonzales, 82

Long time Monte Vista resident Robert “Chale” Gonzales, 82 passed away February 10, 2018 in his home surrounded by his loving family.... more

Marie Pellegrino Pacileo, 89

Marie Pellegrino Pacileo, 89, of North Haven, formerly of East Haven for many years, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 11, 2018 at her home with her family by her side.... more

Eugene Earl Yohn, 69

Lifetime Alamosa resident Eugene Earl Yohn, 69, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on February 11, 2018 at the San Luis Valley Health Regional Medical Center in Alamosa.... more

Marilyn A. Beiriger, 64

Marilyn A. Beiriger, 64, of Durango, CO passed away on February 2, 2018.... more

Rodney Leonard Jiron, 58

Rodney Jiron 58 years old passed away on January 12, 2018 in Denver Colorado under hospice care. ... more

 

Stella Aragon, 94

La Jara resident Stella Aragon, 94, passed away February 9, 2018.... more

Rockard E. Finley Jr., 88

Rockard E. Finley Jr., 88, of Monte Vista, CO passed away on February 4, 2018.... more

Arthur T. Valdez, 83

Born December 24, 1934, Del Norte, Colorado to Jose Isaac and Aurelia Maria DuPont Valdez.... more

 

Martha Faustina Martinez, 88

San Pablo resident Martha Faustina Martinez, 88, passed away February 7, 2018. ... more

Galen Dodd Ginther (The Bear)

Galen Dodd Ginther (The Bear), passed away comfortably at his home on Jan. 29 2018. ... more

Tad Carpenter, 82

Tad Carpenter, 82, passed away on February 7, 2018. ... more

Kenneth “Kenny” Richard Sanchez, 66

Longtime and well known valley resident Kenneth “Kenny” Richard Sanchez, 66, died February 4, 2018 in Monte Vista. ... more

 

Donald Ray Waller, 82

Longtime Monte Vista resident Donald Ray Waller, 82, passed away on February 1, 2018... more

Mary C. Springer, 102

Mary C. Springer, 102, of Del Norte, Colo., died Feb. 3, 2018.... more

Melvin Eugene Getz, 84

Melvin Eugene Getz died on February 5, 2018 in Moab, Utah.... more

 

Benny Martinez, 73

Del Norte resident Benny Martinez, 73, passed away February 3, 2018.... more

Doris Irene Jackson, 89

Doris Irene Jackson passed away peacefully at her home in Monte Vista, Colorado on February 2, 2018 and was received into the presence of the Lord.... more

Jennie F. Espinoza, 97

La Jara resident Jennie F. Espinoza, 97, passed away February 3, 2018 at the Rio Grande Inn with her loving family by her side.... more

Marie Viola Barela, 87

Center resident Marie Viola Barela, 87, passed away February 4, 2018. ... more

Mike Byrn Green, 73

Mike Byrn Green, 73, of Alamosa, Colorado, passed away at his home on January 30, 2018. ... more

Evan Glenn Crowther, 89

“Work hard”, “play ball”, “do your best”, “family comes first”, and “let that be a good lesson to you.”... more

Derrick K. Velasquez, 47

Derrick K. Velasquez, age 47, a resident of Albuquerque, NM, passed away on Friday, January 26, 2018.... more

Elfego Flores, 66

Capulin resident Elfego Flores, 66, passed away January 27, 2018 at his home peacefully surrounded by his loving family.... more

Roger Lee Cavaliere, 63

Roger Lee Cavaliere was born on March 20, 1954 in Alamosa, Colorado.... more

Jessica Martinez, 35

Monte Vista resident Jessica Martinez, 35, passed away January 27, 2018.... more

Felipe Olivarez, 75

Alamosa resident Felipe Olivarez, 75, passed away January 27, 2018 at his home in Alamosa. ... more

 

Concepcion G. Salas, 97

Alamosa resident Concepcion G. Salas, 97, passed away peacefully January 26, 2018 at the San Luis Valley Regional Medical Center with her loving family by her side. ... more

Maria “Tachi” Angelina Martinez, 69

Maria “Tachi” Angelina Martinez, 69, passed away on January 26, 2018 in Del Norte, Colorado. ... more

Patricia L. Schaefer, 87

Longtime Monte Vista resident, Patricia L. Schaefer, 87, passed away on January 25, 2018. ... more

Anna J. Miani, 85

Alamosa resident Anna J. Miani, 85, passed away January 22, 2018 at the Rio Grande Hospital with her loving family by her side.... more

Georgia Wiseman

Georgia Wiseman (nee Alexander) lost her battle against the ravages of Alzheimer’s disease on December 20, 2017 at Silverado, Costa Mesa, California. ... more

 

Janet Joyce Collins, 65

Antonito resident Janet Joyce Collins, 65, died January 21, 2018 at The Bridge at Alamosa assisted living facility, after a long battle with a neurological disorder.... more

Ernest John Stoeber, 94

Monte Vista resident Ernest John Stoeber, age 94, passed away peacefully at his home January 21, 2018. ... more

Florine Archuleta, 60

Florine Archuleta passed on to be with the Lord on Dec. 28, 2017 at the age of 60.... more

Curtis Lynn McKnight, 50

Alamosa resident, Curtis Lynn McKnight, 50, passed away peacefully at home on December 25, 2017.... more

Tommy Christopher Baroz, 51

Tommy Christopher Baroz, 51, was born in La Jara, Colorado and passed away January 18, 2018 at the San Luis Valley Health Regional Medical Center surrounded by his loving family and friends.... more

William Herbert Smith, 63

William H. Smith (or Bill as he was sometimes called) was born November 22, 1955 in Alamosa, Colorado and passed away Jan 8 at St David's Hospital in Round Rock, Tx. He... more

 

Greg Schor, 62

Former Valley resident Greg Schor passed away on Wednesday, January 10 at St. Mary-Corwin Hospital in Pueblo... more

Margaret Howard McGuinn Teckenbrock, 90

Margaret Howard McGuinn Teckenbrock died peacefully January 13th, 2018 at the age of 90, surrounded by her family. ... more

Kingsbury Pitcher, 98

Kingsbury Pitcher, aka Bill Pitcher, aka Pitch died in his sleep December 29, 2017 in Santa Fe New Mexico.... more

Ronald Earle Goodman, 67

Ronald Earle Goodman, 67, entered eternal rest on January 9, 2018 in Winfield, Missouri at his oldest son’s home.... more

A. Jayson E. Chavez, 61

A. Jayson E. Chavez, 61, Alamosa resident passed away January 5, 2018 at his Home in Alamosa.... more

Beth Ellen Pace

Beth Ellen Pace passed away on December 10, 2017 in Monte Vista, Colorado.... more

Austin Joe Farris Jr., 56

Longtime San Luis Valley resident Austin Joe Farris Jr., 56 passed away peacefully with family and friends by his side January 08, 2018 at the Pikes Peak Hospice Unit in the Penrose St. Francis Hospital, Colorado Springs, CO.... more

 

Linton Charles Bowers, 88

Valley resident Linton Charles Bowers, 88, passed away on January 9, 2018... more

Della Jaramillo, 57

Manassa resident Della Jaramillo, 57, passed away January 9, 2018 at her home.... more

Orlando Encarnación Chacon, 86

Orlando Encarnación Chacon, 86 was called to be with the Lord on Thursday January 4, 2018. ... more

Gasper Blea

Gasper Blea went into God’s arms on January 8, 2018. ... more

Christopher Echols, 30

Ft. Garland resident Christopher Echols, 30, passed away January 8, 2018. ... more

Flora Bethe

Never again will Flora Bethe’s family and friends be greeted with a smile and as big a hug as her small but strong frame could manage. ... more

Max Atencio, 95

Del Norte resident Max Atencio, 95, passed away January 8, 2018 at the Rio Grande Hospital with his loving family by his side. ... more

Ell Margaret Hawkins, 84

Ell Margaret Hawkins, 84, passed away on January 6, 2018, in St George, Utah. ... more

Elsie J. Martinez, 54

Elsie J. Martinez, 54, of Pueblo, joined her heavenly Father on January 4, 2018. ... 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

Orlando Encarnacion Chacon, 86

Orlando Encarnacion Chacon, 86, passed away at the Rio Grande Inn on January 4, 2018. ... more

Chris D. Manzanares, 55

Chris D. Manzanares, 55, died January 2, 2018 at the hospital in Alamosa, Colorado. ... more

Leonard Lloyd Archuleta, 59

Leonard Lloyd Archuleta, 59, passed away on January 1, 2018. ... more

 

Lynette Welsh, 61

Lynette Welsh, 61, passed away on January 3, 2018 at her home.... more

Xander Lee Shimamoto, 11

Xander Lee Shimamoto, 11, came into this world on March 29, 2006 in Pueblo, Colorado.... 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

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

Jill Ann Dunn, 64

Jill Ann Dunn, 64, died in her home on December 22, 2017 in Manassa, CO.... more

Erasto "Eddie" Velasquez, 76

Capulin resident Erasto "Eddie" Velasquez, 76, passed away December 29,2017.... 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

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

Mary Jane Gallegos, 85

Manassa resident Mary Jane Gallegos, 85, passed away on December 27, 2017 with her loving family by her side.... 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

Jesse Russell

Jesse Russell died unexpectedly Christmas morning. ... 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

Lt. Colonel Randy Velasquez, 49

Alamosa resident Lt. Colonel Randy Velasquez, 49, passed away December 17, 2017 in Germany. ... more

 

Kenneth Jones, 64

Alamosa resident Kenneth Jones, 64, passed away December 18, 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

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

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

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

Damien Zambrano, 15

Capulin resident Damien Zambrano, passed away December 17, 2017. ... 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

Martha Roybal, 79

Alamosa resident Martha Mary Ruybal, 79, passed away December 14, 2017 with her loving family by her side.... 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

Cordelia Montano

Cordelia Montano was called to heaven on December 3, 2017.... 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

Polinario Epifanio Lucero, 90

Antonito resident Polinario Epifanio Lucero, 90, passed away December 4, 2017 in his home. ... 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

 

Glyn Dean Carson, 73

Glyn Dean Carson passed away on Nov. 20, 2017 in La Jolla, California.... 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

Sue Scarth Hershey, 83

Sue Scarth Hershey, 83, of Amarillo died November 25, 2017.... more

James F. Zapf, 72

James F. Zapf on November 22, 2017 passed from this life.... more

Clyde Albert Faatz II, 77

Clyde Albert Faatz II passed away the 28th of November, 2017.... more

Mark Christopher Bustos, 51

Long time Alamosa resident, Mark Christopher Bustos passed away on November 25th, 2017.... more

Harvey Ray Hostetter, 84

Harvey Ray Hostetter, 84 passed away on November 26, 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

Michael B. “Mick” Cogburn

Michael B. “Mick” Cogburn passed away November 24, 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

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

 

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

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

Sam "Zappa" Salazar, 62

Sam “Zappa” Salazar, 62, passed away on November 19, 2017.... 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

Rogerio Eduardo “Eddie” Cordova

Rogerio Eduardo “Eddie” Cordova passed away Nov. 6, 2017. ... 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

 

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

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

Felix Gallegos, 83

Sanford resident Felix Gallegos, 83, passed away November 8, 2017.... 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

Miguel Antonio Barela, 29

Antonito resident Antonio Miguel Barela, 29, passed away November 5, 2017. ... more

Vickie A. Chavez, 67

Vickie Chavez passed away on November 5, 2017 in Pueblo, Colorado.... 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

 

Stuart Noel Robins, 61

La Jara resident Stuart Noel Robins, 61, passed away on November 1, 2017.... more

Catherine Marie Espinosa, 71,

Blanca resident Catherine Marie Espinosa, 71, passed away October 31, 2017.... more

Otto Alvin Stangl, 90

Otto Alvin Stangl, 90, passed away on September 12, 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

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

Phyllis Leota Cody, 93

Phyllis Leota Cody, 93, passed away in Pueblo, Colorado on October 27, 2017. ... 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

 

Terri Hohman, 56

La Jara resident Terri Hohman, 56, passed away October 26, 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

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

Eleanor “Ellie” Carson Labouisse

Eleanor Carson Labouisse died Oct. 11, 2017, in Kent, Wash., from cancer.... 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

Ruth Ann Hall, 80

Ruth passed into Eternity October 11, 2017. ... more

 

Salvador Garcia Jr., 88

Salvador Garcia Jr. 88, of Saguache Colorado passed away on October 12,2017.... 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

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

Gladys Elaine Myers

Gladys Elaine Myers went to be with the Lord on October 8, 2017, at Windsor, Colorado.... 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

 

Dr. Phil Bogner, 66

The location of the celebration of Dr. Phil Bogner’s life has been changed.... 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

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

 

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

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

Leonard Wayne Leyba, 45

Monte Vista resident Leonard Wayne Leyba, 45, passed away October 6, 2017. ... more

Frank Leroy Leyba, 19

Monte Vista resident Frank Leroy Leyba, 19, passed away 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

Loretta Lacell Harris (Claunch), 79

Loretta Lacell Harris (Claunch) ,79, passed away in her home in La Jara, Colorado 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

Serafin Paul Casias, 78

Antonito resident Serafin Paul Casias, 78, passed away October 3, 2017, 2017. ... more

Florence Mildred DeSautell, 98

Florence M. DeSautell passed away surrounded by family on October 1, 2017. ... more

Larry Lee Motz

Larry Lee Motz left this life on September 14, 2017. ... 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

 

Jack Dale Boutwell, 91

Monte Vista resident Jack Dale Boutwell, 91, passed away on September 21, 2017. ... more

 

Frances Riker, 67

Alamosa resident Frances Riker, 67, passed away September 21, 2017. ... more

Anthony Espinoza, 34

Alamosa resident Anthony Espinoza, 34, passed away September 17, 2017. ... more

Josiah Leo Vigil

Trinidad resident Josiah Leo Vigil passed away September 8, 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

Linnea Lynette (Lyn) Maley, 89

Lyn was born in Boulder, Colo. to Ernest and Amy Malm.... 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

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

Leona Christensen, 88

Alamosa resident Leona Christensen, 88, died September 17, 2017 at the San Luis Care Center in Alamosa. ... more

 

Josiah Leo Vigil, infant

Alamosa resident Josiah Leo Vigil, infant, passed away September 17, 2017.... more

Sherrie Dianne Maule

Sherrie Dianne Maule passed away September 7, 2017 following a brief illness. ... 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

Agnes Marie Kratz

Agnes Marie Kratz (aka; Agnes M. Ortega) passed away September 3, 2017. ... more

Franklin Jay Christensen, 85

Longtime valley resident Franklin Jay Christensen, 85, passed away on September 12, 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

Jose J Martinez, 31

Jose J Martinez, 31 better known as “Jozey” or “Jozey Whales” passed away September 9, 2017. ... 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

Margaret Davis, 93

Margaret Alice Fletcher Davis, passed away September 11, 2017 at The Bridge at Alamosa assisted living facility. ... 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

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

 

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

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

 

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

Jose Gilbert Maestas, 88

Monte Vista resident Jose Gilbert Maestas, 88, passed away August 24, 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

Mary Irene Betty Farber, 90

Mary Irene Betty Farber, 90, passed away peacefully on August 16, 2017.... 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

Rafelita L. Flores

Rafelita L. Flores born in Antonito, Colorado March 9, 1915 and passed August 10, 2017. ... 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

 

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

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

 

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

Amos Alan Bernal, 79

San Luis resident Amos Alan Bernal, 79, passed away August 6, 2017.... more

Roy McConnell, Jr., 93

Roy McConnell, Jr, 93, died July 26, 2017 in Monte Vista, Colorado.... 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

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

Jane Wagner

Long-time Denver resident Jane Wagner died July 7th, 2017.... more

 

David De Herrera

David De Herrera passed away Thursday, July 20, 2017 surrounded by his loving family.... more

Carol Ann Wetherill

Carol Ann Wetherill left us early Thursday morning, August 3, 2017. ... more

 

Virginia Marie Sylvester, 71

Antonito resident, Virginia Sylvester, passed away on June 28, 2017 of an inoperable brain tumor. ... more

Donna Deon Daniels, 90

Longtime Sanford resident Donna Deon Daniels, 90, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, July 30, 2017. ... 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

 

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

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

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 Olivas, 89

San Pedro resident Louisa Olivas, 89, passed away July 28, 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

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

Cathy L. Salazar, 39

Denver resident Cathy Leray Salazar, 39, passed away July 24, 2017. ... more

Ruth Mary Archuleta, 84

Longtime valley resident Ruth Mary Archuleta, 84, 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

 

Eileen Eleanor Burt, 83

Eileen Eleanor Burt, 83, passed away on July 23, 2017. ... more

 

Vivian Kay Clark, 68

Longtime Del Norte resident Vivian Kay Clark, 68, passed away on July 19, 2017.... 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

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

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

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

 

Marilyn Rouco, 78

Alamosa resident Marilyn Rouco, 78, passed away July 16, 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

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

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

 

Etta Joe Herzog, 83

Alamosa resident Etta Joe Herzog, 83, passed away July 2, 2017.... more

 

David Allen Buckley, 70

Longtime Alamosa resident David Allen Buckley, 70, passed away on July 4, 2017.... 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

Scott Watkins, 52

Scott Watkins, 52, passed away in his home on June 22, 2017.... 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 O. Peterson, 66

David O. Peterson, 66, passed away on June 22, 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

 

Azucena Paredes, 20

Alamosa resident Azucena Paredes, 20, passed away 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

 

Rita I. McCunniff

Rita McCunniff died May 6, 2017, in Gallup, New Mexico. ... more

 

Lucy Atencio, 80

La Jara resident Lucy Atencio, 80, passed away June 21, 2017. ... more

Shawn Ray Salazar, 41

Shawn Ray Salazar, 41, passed away on June 10, 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

 

Shirley Dees, 70

Valley resident Shirley Dees, 70, passed away on June 19, 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

 

Lois Rae Gilbert, 88

Lois Higgins Gilbert passed away June 15 at her home in Canon City.... more

 

Howard Victor White, 56

Del Norte, Colorado resident Howard Victor White, 56, passed away June 20, 2017. ... more

 

Yvonne Sanchez, 57

Chama, Colorado resident Yvonne Sanchez, 57, passed away June 17, 2017. ... 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

Agnes Victoria Medina, 83

Agnes Victoria Medina, 83, passed away Friday, June 9, 2017. ... 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

 

Shawn Ray Salazar

Shawn Ray Salazar, 41, passed away on June 10, 2017.... 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

Iliene L. Taylor, 94

Iliene L. Taylor, 94, passed away on May 26, 2017 in Pueblo, Colorado... 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

 

Flora Rodriguez, 79

San Luis resident Flora Rodriguez, 79, passed away June 5, 2017. ... more

Martha Cornum Brady

Martha Cornum Brady passed away on Friday May 26th, 2017 in Littleton, Colorado. ... more

William Otto Brubacher

William (Bill) Brubacher passed away on June 1, 2017. ... 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

 

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

 

Jack F Ross, 77

Jack F Ross, 77, passed away May 19, 2017 at Saint Mary Corwin Hospital in Pueblo, Colorado.... 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

Carla Lou Knoop Bender, 80

Carla Lou Knoop Bender of Allen, Texas passed away May 14, 2017, at the age of 80.... 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

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

Ronald Neil Hart

Ronald Neil Hart passed away on May 15, 2017 at his home in Monte Vista.... 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

Emil Goimarac

Emil Goimarac passed away on May 5, 2017. ... more

Teresa D. Sanchez, 95

Lifetime San Luis Valley resident Teresa D. Sanchez, 95, passed away on May 7, 2017.... 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

Marianne Cinamon, 40

Marianne Cinamon received her angel wings on May 4, 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

Alice Faye Kernen, 75

‘Grandma Alice’ March 31, 1941 – Oct. 18, 2016... more

Dustin Merejildo Atencio

Dustin was born in Alamosa Colorado.... more

Dale Robert Wiescamp

Dale Robert Wiescamp began life in Alamosa, Colorado, on July 30, 1940, born to William and Terena Wiescamp.... 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

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

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

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

 

Celsa Cecilia Quintana, 86

Pueblo West former Costilla, New Mexico resident Celsa Cecilia Quintana, 86, passed away April 28, 2017.... more

Ernesto Samuel Valdez

Hesperia, California, former San Luis resident Ernesto Samuel Valdez, passed away on April 29, 2017.... more

Alverta “Al” Lee King, Jr., 88

Longtime Alamosa resident Alverta “Al” Lee King, Jr., 88, passed away April 27, 2017.... more

 

Celsa Trujillo, 87

Costilla resident Celsa Trujillo, 87, passed away April 28, 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

Joe C Martinez

Joe went to Heaven at the young age of 85... 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

Gaspar Antonio Casias, 92

Antonito resident Gaspar Antonio Casias, 92, passed away April 25, 2017 with his family by his side.... more

Marie Romero, 68

Monte Vista resident Marie Romero, 68, passed away April 25, 2017. ... more

Dorothy Irene Sanchez, 81

Dorothy Irene Sanchez, 81, of San Luis, Colorado went to be with the Lord on April 24, 2017.... more

Lorenzo Dwin Abeyta, 70

La Jara resident Lorenzo Dwin Abeyta, 70, passed away April 21, 2017.7.... 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

 

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

Richard “Dick” Guy Lowry, 76

Richard “Dick” Guy Lowry, 76, passed away April 20, 2017.... 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

Dr. C. Joe Carter

Services have been announced for Dr. C. Joe Carter.... 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

 

Geneva S. Gurule, 62

Antonito resident Geneva S. Gurule, 62, passed away April 18, 2017.... 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

Al (Elwyn) Wehe, 86

Al (Elwyn) Wehe (86), joined loved ones in heaven on April 17, 2017. ... more

 

Mike Madril, 34

Alamosa resident Mike Madril, 34, passed away April 18, 2017.... 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

Bonnie Denney, 82

Bonnie Lo Denney passed away April 17, 2017 at the La Jara Hospital in La Jara, CO. ... 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

 

Ruth Wise, 90

Alamosa resident Ruth Wise, 90, passed away April 13, 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

 

Pending obituary for Gerald Thomas Archuleta, 33

Center resident Gerald Thomas Archuleta, 33, passed away on April 10, 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

Felicia Nichole Tafoya, 27

Felicia Nichole Tafoya, 27, passed away April 9, 2017 in Del Norte, Colorado.... more

 

Ellen Howard, 92

Ellen Howard, 92, died in Colorado Springs on March 31, 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

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

 

Clara V. Cortez, 93

Alamosa resident Clara V. Cortez, 93, passed away on April 4, 2017 in Alamosa, Colorado.... 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

Sharon "Nadine" Smith, 72

Nadine was born in Pueblo, Colorado March 28th, 1945 to Billy and Betty Templeman.... more

 

Owen Leon McColm Jr., 66

Owen passed away March 25th 2017 in Fredericksburg, Va.... more

Lisa Marie Snyder, 46

Lisa Marie Snyder, 46, passed away on April 1, 2017.... 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

Maria Grimaldo, 63

Colorado Springs former San Luis resident Maria Grimaldo, 63, went to be with the Lord on March 31, 2017. ... 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

Joseph Charles Atencio, 65

Alamosa resident Joseph Charles Atencio, 65, died March 28, 2017 at his home in Alamosa.... more

 

Leo Michael Montoya, 61

Leo Michael Montoya, 61, passed away March 31, 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

Wanda Maday (Mogford) Kalana, 85

Hillsboro, Ore. —Wanda Maday (Mogford) Kalana, 85, Craig, died on March 24, 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

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

 

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

 

Lee A. Cary, 89

Lee A. Cary, 89, of Pueblo West, Colorado, passed away on March 24, 2017.... 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

Maria Pacheco, 77

Monte Vista resident Maria Pacheco, 77, passed away on March 22, 2017.... more

Petronilo Valdez, 73

Lifetime La Jara resident Petronilo Valdez, 73, passed away March 21, 2017 at his home.... 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

 

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

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

 

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

 

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

Lilly Morrison, 102

Brighton resident Lilly Morrison, 102, passed away March 1, 2017.... more

Leroy Rue, 76

Del Norte resident Leroy Rue, 76, passed away March 2, 2017.... 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