MONTE VISTA – Leonard Martinez, a man of spirited intelligence and profound faith, passed away peacefully on July 14, 2024, in Pueblo, Colo. Born on Aug. 5, 1950, in Center, Colo., Leonard's …

Mark Colman, 63, of Alamosa, Colo., passed away on June 28, 2024.

Lois Elaine Siri was born on April 29, 1945, to John and Edith Henley, she was the youngest of the children.

Alamosa resident Marylou Perea, 85, fell asleep in death on July 2, 2024.

Alan Albert Maes, our loving son, brother, father, grandfather, uncle, and great friend unexpectedly passed away on July 5, 2024, in Englewood, Colo., at the age of 63.

Monte Vista native Michelle Angela Salazar, 60, entered eternal rest on July 6, 2024.

Gary “Chopper” Ruybal, a man known for his feisty, friendliness, and adventurous spirit, passed away peacefully in his hometown of Alamosa, Colo., on July 7, 2024.

Monte Vista resident Christel Kuellenberg, 86, passed away on July 9, 2024, at Pikes Peak Hospice in Colorado Springs.

James Nathan Babcock, 79, of South Fork, Colo., passed away on June 21, 2024.

A memorial service celebrating the life of Kay Orville Watkins, long-time Adams State chemistry professor and Dean of Science, who died June 11, will be at 10 a.m., Saturday, July 20, at Alamosa’s Society Hall, 400 Ross Ave.

Richard “Dick” Darrell Johnston was born at home in North Dakota as the first child to Leon and Etta Johnston.

Nadine was born Feb. 28, 1934, in a country home near Leigh, Neb.

Larry Eugene Carpenter, a longtime Valley resident, passed away in Alamosa, Colo., on July 4, 2024, surrounded by his family.

Jose E. Martinez, a cherished family patriarch, decorated combat veteran, and community stalwart, passed away at the age of 90 in Alamosa, Colo., due to natural causes.

Virginia Lois (McCarty) Martin, 86, passed away peacefully at her home in Alamosa, Colo., on Wednesday, July 2, 2024.

Mrs. Betty Lou Brown, passed away on Jan. 23, 2024, leaving behind a legacy filled with warmth, passion, and dedication.

Our beloved Samuel "Sumida" Gallegos, 81, was called home to rest on June 17, 2024.

Donald F. Berryman was born March 24, 1942, to Revere and Wilma Berryman in Alamosa, Colo.

Jose Alonzo Cisneros died at home surrounding by loved ones.

Ida May Hoogendoorn, affectionately known as Ida, graced this world with her presence on Oct. 14, 1934, in Denver, Colo.