Sylvia Jean Lara
Longtime Blanca resident Sylvia Jean Lara, 72, died Nov. 23, 2023, at her home in Blanca, surrounded by her loving family.... more
‘Scott’ Michael Scott Amos
Alamosa Resident Scott Amos, 71, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus on Friday, Nov 17. ... more
Sharon Adams
Monte Vista resident Sharon Adams, 70, passed away peacefully at her home on Nov. 23, 2023.... more
Vidal Garcia
It is with profound sadness that we share the news of the passing of our dear father, brother, son, uncle, and friend, Vidal Garcia.... more
Willard G. Martin
Longtime Monte Vista resident Willard G. Martin passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2023, at the Colorado State Veterans Center Nursing Home at the age of almost 99 years old. ... more
Sandra Lucylle Hosselkus Kroll
It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we share the passing of Sandra Lucylle Hosselkus Kroll (Sandy). ... more
Marie Orlinda Sanchez
Chama resident Marie Orlinda Sanchez gained her angel wings on Nov. 22, 2023, at the age of 70 with her loving family by her side.... 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., in Colorado Springs on Nov. 13, 2023. ... more
William (Bill) Alan Pearsall
The family of William (Bill) Alan Pearsall of Monte Vista, Colo., is saddened to announce his passing on Oct. 3,2 023, at the age of 64... more
Emily Gallegos
Emily Gallegos, 90, of Delta, Colo., went to be with the Lord on Oct. 22, 2023, in Capulin Colo., after her battle with cancer.... more
Ignacio (Nick) ‘Junior’ Ortega
Ignacio (Nick) “Junior” Ortega passed away peacefully on Nov. 8, 2023, at the age of 84 in Wheat Ridge, Colo.... more
Gilbert Daniel Ortega
Gilbert Daniel Ortega, 80, of Alamosa, Colo., went to be with the Lord on Nov. 10, 2023, after his long battle with cancer. ... more
Darrell Joseph Meis
Darrell's Celebration of life will be streamed at time of service at https://zoom.us/i/99846129423.... more
Querina Martinez
Querina Martinez was born to Edward and Clorinda (Mary) Martinez and raised in La Jara, Colo. ... more
Mary A. Martinez
Longtime Monte Vista resident Mary A. Martinez, 100, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, Nov. 10, 2023, surrounded by her loving family.... more
Lucas Vicente Manzanares
Lucas Vicente Manzanares, 40, passed away unexpectedly on Oct. 26, in Alamosa, Colo.... more
Judith K Collins
Judith K Collins, 83, of Alamosa, passed away at her home surrounded by her loved ones on Nov. 5, 2023.... more
Gilbert Jasper Atencio
Gilbert Jasper Atencio was born on Nov. 20, 1938, in Alamosa, Colo., to Jasper and Mary Atencio.... more
Angela Benavidez
On Nov. 7, 2023. Our mother, Angela Barbara Benavides, left us peacefully in her sleep.... more
Beverly Rose ‘Bee’ Miller
Our beloved Beverly Rose Miller, age 74, left this earth on Monday, Nov. 6, 2023, in La Jara, Colo surrounded by family. ... more
Peggy Doyle Luster
Peggy Doyle Luster passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Nov. 5, 2023. ... more
Margaret ‘Peggy’ Reynold Curtis
Margaret “Peggy” Reynold Curtis passed away peacefully on the morning of Nov. 4, 2023, from natural causes after a long and adventurous life.... more
Maria Perfecta Cordova
Lifetime Manassa resident Maria Perfecta Cordova, 78, died Nov. 7, 2023, at Parkview Hospital in Pueblo, Colo.... more
Peggy Doyle Luster
Peggy Doyle Luster passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Nov. 5, 2023.... more
Dixie Belle Pierce
Dixie was born in Cache, Okla., on Dec. 28, 1938, to Cecil and Jewel Blunt.... more
James ‘Jimmy’ Harold Workman
Former Alamosa resident, who was currently living in Rye, Colorado James “Jimmy” Harold Workman, 42 passed away Thursday, Oct. 26, 2023, at his home.... more
Clinton ‘C.G.’ Betenbough
Distinguished and longtime La Jara resident Mr. Clinton “C.G.” Betenbough, 101, passed away on Nov. 3, 2023. in La Jara.... more
Dixie Belle Pierce
Dixie was born in Cache, Okla., on Dec. 28, 1938, to Cecil and Jewel Blunt.... more
Jose Villagomez Moreno
Jose Villagomez Moreno, 86, of Center, Colo., passed away on Oct. 31, 2023, with his beloved family by his side.... more
Toby Henry O’Caña
Toby Henry O’Caña passed away peacefully in his home on Oct. 19th, 2023, at the age of 82 with his beloved wife Barbara by his side.... more
Rudy Esquibel
Our beloved Rudy Esquibel was called home for his eternal rest on Oct. 31, 2023.... more
Benjamin ‘Benji’ Arvizo
Alamosa resident Benjamin "Benji" Arvizo, 31, was called home to be with the Lord on Oct. 31,2023.... more
Derrell Paul Shawcroft
Lifetime La Jara resident Derrell Paul Shawcroft, 63, died Nov. 1, 2023, at his home in La Jara, surrounded by family and under hospice care.... more
Walter Romero
Lifelong San Luis resident Abel "Walter" Romero passed away Oct. 29, 2023, at his home. ... more
Toby Henry O’Caña
Toby Henry O’Caña passed away peacefully in his home on Oct. 19th, 2023, at the age of 82 with his beloved wife Barbara by his side.... more
Jua (Nita) Pauline Dieckman
Jua (Nita) Pauline Dieckman, 89, passed away Oct. 31, 2023, in Florence, Colo. ... more
Victor F. Romero
Manassa resident Victor F. Romero, 80, went to his eternal rest on Oct. 28, 2023.... more
Alberto Adelmo Quintana
Longtime Monte Vista resident Alberto Adelmo Quintana, 81, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, Oct. 26, 2023.... more
Ruben Pacheco
On Oct. 25, 2023, a loving, caring, and extremely strong heart stopped beating.... 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
Harold William ‘Bill’ Plane, 91
MONTE VISTA — Harold William “Bill” Plane, March 2, 1928-Feb. 8, 2020. ... more
Curtis Michael Chavez, 28
BLANCA — Blanca resident Curtis Michael Chavez, 28, passed away on Feb. 9, 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Paul Hogue
A celebration of life will be held for Paul Hogue on Sept. 7, from noon to 4 p.m. ... 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Michael Trujillo
CAPULIN — Capulin resident Michael Trujillo, 62, passed away April 6, 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
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
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
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
Suzanne J. Morgan, 86
Suzanne June Morgan, 86, embarked on her greatest adventure on March 12, 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Ronald M. Stobbe, 69
Ronald M. Stobbe, 69, of Creede Colorado passed away on December 3, 2018. ... more
Mary Lou Scott, 68
Mary Lou Scott, 68, passed away in Alamosa, Colorado on November 29, 2018. ... more
Maria Cervantes, 90
Maria Cervantes, 90, passed away in Alamosa, Colorado on December 5, 2018. ... more
Ralph George Curtis Jr., 87
Ralph George Curtis Jr., 87, passed away in Alamosa, Colorado on December 4, 2018.... more
Norma June Kirby Hurt June 24, 1931 - December 2, 2018
Our beloved mother, grandmother, and friend passed away in Mesa, AZ on December 2, 2018.... more
Jeremy Lee Roberts, 41
Jeremy Lee Roberts, 41, of Alamosa passed away suddenly on Saturday December 2, 2018, at Penrose Memorial Hospital in Colorado Springs. ... more
Amos Medina, 78
Longtime San Luis resident Amos Medina, 78, passed away peacefully November 30, 2018 in Colorado Springs, Colorado surrounded by his loving family.... more
Richard Arthur Cormier, 67
Manassa, Colorado – Manassa resident Richard Arthur Cormier, 67, died November 30, 2018 at the Presbyterian/St. Luke’s General Hospital in Denver, Colorado.... more
Mary Clorinda Martinez, 95
Mary Clorinda Martinez, 95 of Denver passed away on November 29 2018, in Denver. ... more
Mildred M. Lockhart, 90
Monte Vista resident Mildred M. Lockhart, 90, passed away December 3, 2018.... more
Jeremy Lee Roberts, 41
Jeremy Lee Roberts, 41, passed away in Colorado Springs, Colorado on December 2, 2018. ... more
Gary C. Mason, 71
Longtime Monte Vista resident Gary C. Mason, 71, died November 30, 2018 at his home in Monte Vista, surrounded by his family and under hospice care. ... more
Virginia Pearl Honeycutt 1942-2018
In 1886 Virginia Honeycutt’s Great Grandparents Homesteaded to Alamosa from New York. 56 years later, Virginia Pearl Honeycutt was born in Alamosa, CO to Walt and Alice Alsbaugh. ... more
Dr. Edmon (Ed) Adams, 76
Dr. Edmon (Ed) Adams, 76, passed away in peace with his family and close friends on November 25, 2018, at Evergreen Nursing Home. ... more
Alex J. Romero April 22nd 1938 – November 22nd 2018
Alex James Edward Romero was born April 22nd, 1938 in Los Sauces, Colorado and passed away November 22nd, 2018 surrounded by family at his home in Farmington, New Mexico. ... more
Maverick J Mitchell
Maverick J Mitchell passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on November 23, 2018. ... more
Alex Ernest Quintana, 99
Lifelong San Luis resident Alex Ernest Quintana, 99 and 3 months, passed away November 26, 2018 at his home. ... more
Paul T. Zimmerman, 87
La Jara resident Paul T. Zimmerman, 87, passed away peacefully in La Jara, CO on November 21, 2018. ... more
Teresita R Maestas
Teresita “Terry” Rosalia Romero Maestas was called by her Lord and Savior to her Heavenly Home at the ‘young age’ of 96 on Monday, November 26, 2018.... more
D.H. “Mac” McFadden, Jr. Parents: D.H. McFadden, Sr., and Anne Cummins McFadden August 27th, 1919 – November 22, 2018
Surrounded by his family, D.H. “Mac” McFadden, Jr., went home to his Lord and Savior on Thanksgiving Day. Dottie, his beloved wife of sixty-five years, their infant son, Robert Craig, and their son-in-law, Paul, preceded him. ... more
Brian Keith Winters, 51
Brian Keith Winters, 51, of Manassa Colorado passed away suddenly on Wednesday, November 21, 2018 in Alamosa Colorado. ... more
Arnold Espinoza Jr. 63
Arnold Espinoza Jr. 63, went to be with the Lord on Thursday Nov 22, 2018. ... more
Robert E. Sprouse, 69
Alamosa resident Robert E. Sprouse, 69, passed away November 21, 2018.... more
Eileen Patricia Sisemore, 93
Longtime Crestone resident Eileen Patricia Sisemore, 93, passed away on November 15, 2018. ... more
Glenn Charles Lovato, 79
Lifelong Saguache resident Glenn Charles Lovato, 79, passed away November 17, 2018.... more
Linda Lou Lowenberg Mondragon
Linda Lou Lowenberg Mondragon passed away on Friday November 16th in La Junta Colorado. ... more
Della Marie Sanchez February 1925 - November 2018
Long-time valley resident, Mrs. Della M. Sanchez passed away peacefully at home in the early morning hours of Thursday, November 15, 2018, regularly in the company of her beloved children. ... more
David P. Coats, 73
Blanca resident David P. Coats, 73, passed away November 18, 2018 at his home peacefully with his loving wife by his side. ... more
Elizabeth (Liz) Crawford
Elizabeth (Liz) Crawford passed away peacefully surrounded with the love of family and friends October 18, 2018. ... more
Juanita Maria Guttierrez
Juanita Maria Guttierrez was born in Las Nutrias, New Mexico on December 8, 1936 to Tomas Salazar and Isabel Salazar (Ulibarri). ... more
Linda Mondragon, 70
La junta former Alamosa resident Linda Mondragon, 70, passed away November 16, 2018. ... more
Kelly Sue Roybal-Sanchez, 49
Colorado Springs resident, Kelly Sue Roybal-Sanchez, 49, passed away November 8, 2018 at Penrose Hospital surrounded by her loving family... more
Juanita Maria Guttierrez, 81
Juanita Maria Guttierrez, 81, passed away peacefully in Del Norte, Colorado ... more
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Jose Enrique “Henry” Martinez, 71
Alamosa resident Jose Enrique “Henry” Martinez, 71, passed away on September 5, 2018... 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
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
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
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
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
Mary Irma Romero Montoya, 91
Mary Irma Romero Montoya, 91, went home to receive her crown from Jesus ... more
Donald (Don) Eugene Caylor, 85
Del Norte resident Donald (Don) Eugene Caylor, 85, died August 17... 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Donald Churchill Stephens
Donald Churchill Stephens was born in Alamosa, Colorado on March 22, 1955 to Gary and Betty Stephens. ... 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Mark Christopher Bustos, 51
Long time Alamosa resident, Mark Christopher Bustos passed away on November 25th, 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
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
Stuart Noel Robins, 61
La Jara resident Stuart Noel Robins, 61, passed away on November 1, 2017. ... more
Charles D. Austin, 88
REXFORD, Kan.— Charles D. Austin passed away Friday, July 14, 2017, at his residence in Rexford, Kan. at the age of 88.... more
Frankie Jean Groat Cornum
Frankie Jean Groat Cornum of Palisade, Colorado, formerly of La Jara, died peacefully November 3rd, 2017, at her home in Palisade, with her loving family at her side.... more
Herman “Eppie” Epifanio Trujillo, 78
Pueblo former Capulin resident Herman “Eppie” Epifanio Trujillo, 78, passed away November 10, 2017 at Parkview Medical Center in Pueblo, surrounded by his loving family.... more
Clarence Edward Holland, 68
Alamosa resident Clarence Edward Holland, 68, passed away in Pueblo, Colorado on November 9, 2017.... more
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Anthony Espinoza, 34
Alamosa resident Anthony Espinoza, 34, passed away September 17, 2017. ... more
Deva Marie (Calkins) Deen, 69
Deva Marie (Calkins) Deen, 69, passed away on Thursday, September 7, 2017 at her home in Pueblo West, CO, surrounded by her loving family.... more
Lawrence “Larry” Jerry Hanel, 72
Lawrence “Larry” Jerry Hanel, 72, passed away in his home in Alamosa, Colorado on Friday, September 15, 2017. ... more
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
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
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
David De Herrera
David De Herrera passed away Thursday, July 20, 2017 surrounded by his loving family.... more
Virginia Marie Sylvester, 71
Antonito resident, Virginia Sylvester, passed away on June 28, 2017 of an inoperable brain tumor. ... more
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
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
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
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
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
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
Mary Jo (Vaughn) Owens-Knapp, 89
Mary Jo (Vaughn) Owens-Knapp, 89, passed on June 23, 2017 at home in Mesa, Arizona, from complications of COPD. ... more
Shirley Maxine Dees, 70
Valley resident Shirley Maxine Dees, 70, passed away on June 19, 2017.... more
David L. Haskin, 60
David L. Haskin went to be with his Lord and Savior on June 21, 2017 in Center, Colorado.... more
Bertie Hosselkus, 88
Longtime resident of Creede, Colorado, Bertie Hosselkus, 88, passed away June 23, 2017 at Villa Manor Care Center in Lakewood, Colorado.... more
Ronald “Butcher” Longchamps, 75
Manassa resident Ronald “Butcher” Longchamps, 75, passed away at his home June 20, 2017 after a long illness.... more
Pauline Virginia Lopez, 88
Pauline Virginia Lopez, age 88, passed away Wednesday, June 14, 2017.... more
Scott Floyd Watkins, 52
Del Norte – Scott Floyd Watkins, 52, passed away in his home on June 22, 2017.... more
Howard Victor White, 56
Monte Vista resident Howard Victor White, 56, passed away June 20, 2017.... more
Lucy Atencio, 80
La Jara resident Lucy Atencio, 80, passed away June 21, 2017 at the Rio Grande Inn Nursing Home with her loving family by her side.... more
Eloisa Chacon Deherrera
Burial Mass for Eloisa Chacon Deherrera will be held at 11:00 a.m. at St. Theresa in Manassa. ... more
Jose Adelberto Velasquez
Jose Adelberto Velasquez of Capulin, Colorado passed away on June 20, 2017. ... more
Roberto A. DeLuna “Beto”, 86
Longtime Alamosa resident Roberto A. DeLuna “Beto”, 86, left us to be with the lord on June 18th, 2017 at St. Anthony Hospital in Lakewood, CO with his family by his side.... more
Douglas Alan Brady, 52
It is with great sadness & broken hearts that we announce the passing of Douglas Alan Brady, 52, June 19, 2017. ... more
Loreta Jean Adams “Jean” October 1, 1917 – June 18,2017
Jean Adams was born Loreta Jean Groom at the family home in Gentry County Missouri located outside Darlington, Missouri on October 1, 1917 to Frank and Lara Groom. ... more
Roberto A DeLuna, 86
Alamosa resident Roberto A DeLuna, 86, passed away June 18, 2017 at the St. Anthony Hospital in Denver.... more
Howard Victor White, 56
Del Norte, Colorado resident Howard Victor White, 56, passed away June 20, 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
Dorene Yvonne Roberts, 82
Dorene Yvonne Roberts passed away April 27th from complications of cancer. She was 82 years old.... more
Perry R. Harlan, 59
Perry R. Harlan, 59, of Rancho Cucamonga, CA, formerly of Monte Vista, CO, passed on June 12, 2017.... more
Samuel Paulino Valdez, Jr., 40
Samuel Paulino Valdez, Jr., 40, Del Norte, Colorado, passed away on May 29, 2017 in Denver, Colorado.... more
James "Jackie" Patrick Cordova, 79
Garcia resident James "Jackie" Patrick Cordova, 79, passed away June 11, 2017 at his home under Hospice Care with his loving family by his side.... more
Kelly S. Carter, 42
Kelly Stuart Carter, age 42, of Boulder, Colorado, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 26, 2017, in Aurora, Colorado.... more
Margot Dee Partch Dominguez, 41
Margot was called home to be with our heavenly father on June 2, 2017.... more
Andrea “Dre” Melendez (Trujillo)
Andrea “Dre” Melendez (Trujillo) from Rupert, Idaho passed from this life on Tuesday, January 31, 2017 in Ogden, Utah.... more
Bertha Louise Plane, 82
Bertha Louise Plane passed away June 4th, 2017 with her loving family by her side. Bertha was born May 19th 1935 to Mildred and Herman Beiriger.... more
Dolores Edna Brand Stephens, 93
Dolores Edna Brand Stephens, 93, passed away among her friends at Monte Vista Estates Nursing Care Center on Sunday May 14, 2017.... more
Flora M. Rodriguez, 79
San Luis Resident Flora M. Rodriguez, 79, passed away June 5, 2017 at Penrose Hospital under Pikes Peak Hospice Care with her loving family by her side.... more
Joshua "Butters" Presley Hannan, 29
Joshua “Butters” Presley Hannan of Alamosa and former resident of Ordway, Colorado, entered into rest, May 27, 2017 in Alamosa Colorado.... more
Martha Cornum Brady
Martha Cornum Brady passed away on Friday May 26th, 2017 in Littleton, Colorado. ... more
Lorry Marie “Peanut” May, 56
Lorry Marie “Peanut” May, 56, of Pueblo, formerly of Del Norte, went to be with the Lord on May 24, 2017. ... more
Alex S. Martinez, 90
Lifetime Monte Vista resident Alex S. Martinez, 90, passed away at his home in Monte Vista on May 31, 2017.... more
Paula J. Prentice 72
Paula, J. Prentice 72, passed away May 29, 2017 in Alamosa with family by her side. ... more
Mary Ann Velasquez
Lakewood, CO – Mary Ann Velasquez, a long-time resident of Lakewood, CO, died Sunday, May 28th, 2017 at the Gardens on Quail Assisted Living in Arvada, CO.... more
James "Darold" Vance, 90
Lifelong resident of Manassa James “Darold” Vance, 90 passed away peacefully May 31, 2017 at the San Luis Care Center in Alamosa.... more
Tobias "Toby" Eugenio Herrera, 75
Longtime resident Tobias "Toby" Eugenio Herrera, passed away May 30, 2017 at the San Luis Care Center. ... more
Roberta Urcellia Ruybal, 79
Lifetime San Luis Valley resident Roberta Urcellia Ruybal, 79, passed away in the San Luis Care Center on May 25, 2017. ... more
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
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
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
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
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
Patricia (Pat) A McKinley, 83
Patricia (Pat) A McKinley, 83, passed away on April 25, 2017 at her home.... more
Martin Herschel Gates, 89
Del Norte resident Martin Herschel Gates, 89, passed away at his home on April 22, 2017 with his family by his side and under the care of Hospice.... more
Carol Lynn Rue
Del Norte resident Carol Lynn Rue passed away April 27, 2017 at her home under Hospice care with her loving family by her side... more
Lucia Frances Ruybal
Lucia Frances Ruybal, 70, left this earth and went to rest in God’s memory on April 23, 2017.... more
Eva S. Garcia, 95
Antonito resident Eva S. Garcia, 95, died on April 26, 2017 at the Rio Grande Inn.... more
Gaspar Antonio Casias, 92
Antonito resident Gaspar Antonio Casias, 92, passed away April 25, 2017 with his family by his side.... 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
Daniel R. Martinez, 70
San Pablo resident Daniel R. Martinez, 70, passed away April 23, 2017 at the San Luis Valley Regional Medical Center.... more
Ruth Gladys (Mittelstaedt) Schulz, 93
Ruth Gladys (Mittelstaedt) Schulz, 93, previously of Monte Vista, Colorado, passed away peacefully surrounded by family in Loveland, Colorado on April 21, 2017.... more
Doris Lucille Miller-Spannagel, 88
DEL NORTE — Doris Lucille Miller-Spannagel, 88, died March 30th, 2017 in Pueblo, Colo.... more
Michael “Mikey” A. Madril, 35
Lifelong resident Michael “Mikey” Madril, 35, departed this world far too soon on April 18, 2017 at the Denver Hospice Center at Lowry.... more
Jerry “Reedo” Reed, 69
Longtime Alamosa resident Jerry “Reedo” Reed, 69, passed away on Monday, April 17, 2017 at the Penrose St. Francis Hospital in Colorado Springs. ... more
Tomas A. Garcia-Arellano, 71
Alamosa resident Tomas A. Garcia-Arellano, 71, died April 18, 2017.... more
Lillie Ramona Henningsen, 89
Lillie Ramona Henningsen, 89, passed away April 14, 2017 at the Rio Grande Hospital in Del Norte, Colorado.... more
Phillip M. Garcia, 71
Monte Vista resident Phillip M. Garcia, 71, passed away April 18, 2017 at his home surrounded by his loving family under Hospice Care.... more
Eleanor Betty Dozier, 70
Denver, former Chama resident Eleanor Betty Dozier, 70 passed away April 18, 2017.... more
Stan Scymanski, 94
Stan Scymanski was born in Norton, KS April 7, 1922; but he grew up in Monte Vista, CO... more
Marivel Chairez, 27
Fort Garland resident Marivel Chairez, 27, passed away on April 13, 2017... more
Arlen Wesley Doyle, 45
Arlen Wesley Doyle was born April 26, 1971 in Denver Colorado, to Arlen Doyle and Renee Martinez Wilcox.... more
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
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
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
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
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
Encarnacion Herrera, 90
Chama resident Encarnacion Herrera, 90, passed away March 27, 2017 at the San Luis Valley Health Center with her loving family by her side... more
Elizabeth Jean Bushnell, 80
Elizabeth Jean Bushnell died March 25, 2017 in Salt Lake City, Utah. She suffered from severe dementia and multiple chronic diseases. She was eighty years old. ... more
Robert Thomas Anderson, 67
Born in Houston Tx. to parents Robert E. Anderson and Mary Francis Allen Anderson. He moved to Colorado in 2000 to retire near Fort Garland.... more
Lora Lexia Anderson Christensen, 99
Our loving mother, Lora Lexia Anderson Christensen died March 22, 2017, just two weeks from her 100th birthday.... more
Maria Irene Ermalinda Lujan, 81
Cremation was selected and a Memorial Celebration of Life Service will be held on April 1, 2017 at 10:00 am at the New Life Fellowship Church in Del Norte with interment at the Del Norte Cemetery.... more
Carl Archie Jack, 88
Lifelong valley resident Carl Archie Jack, 88, a loving father, grandfather, and great grandfather, departed this life on March 21, 2017 in Colorado Springs, CO.... more
Petronilo Valdez, 73
Lifetime La Jara resident Petronilo Valdez, 73, passed away March 21, 2017 at his home.... more
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
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