Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Monte Vista, CO
The obituaries in the Monte Vista, CO area reflect the region's diverse population, featuring individuals from a variety of ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds. Some were pioneers in their fields, while others dedicated their lives to community service or philanthropy. Their stories serve as a reminder of the richness and complexity Monte Vista, Colorado's history and identity.
Richard Lloyd Duden
Oct 2, 2021
Richard Lloyd Duden 74, Yukon, Oklahoma, passed away October 2, 2021. Creamation was chosen and a Celebration of Life will be announced at a later date. Arrangements in care of Strohmayer's Funeral Home.
Susan Carol Anderson
Oct 2, 2021
Susan Carol Anderson 74, Hickory, North Carolina, passed away October 2, 2021. Cremation was chosen and a Celebration of Life will be announced at a later date. Arrangement in care of Strohmayer's Funeral Home.
Lynn Eleanor Coffman
Sep 29, 2021
Lynn Eleanor Coffman 78, Richmond, Kentucky, passed away September 29, 2021, in Creede, CO. Cremation was chosen and a Celebration of Life will be announced at a later date. Arrangements in care of Strohmayer's Funeral Home.
Mario Augustine Sanchez
Sep 29, 2021
Mario Augustine Sanchez 43, Del Norte, Colorado,
passed away September 29, 2021. He was born August 3, 1978,
to Nicholas and Ada Sanchez in La Jara Colorado.
Mario is survived by his mother Ada Sanchez (Del Norte,
CO), wife Rachel S. (Del Norte, CO), brother Nickie
Sanchez (Center, CO),...
James "Pappy" Herschel Stadler
Sep 28, 2021
James Herschel Stadler was a loving and caring father, Pappy, brother, and friend. He left this world for his Heavenly home on September 28, 2021.
Jim Stadler was born to Ross and Gretta Stadler on June 3, 1951. After graduating high school, Jim enlisted in the Navy. Following his time in the Navy he continued his education,...
Laura Alice Dean
Sep 24, 2021
Laura Alice Dean, 77, went home to be with the Lord on September 24, 2021, at the San Luis Valley Regional Heath Center in Alamosa.
Laura's life began on August 8, 1944, in Villa Grove, CO. She was raised in Bonanza CO.
In Laura's younger years, she loved fishing and camping in Bonanza. She would...
Darrell Shawn Gauntt
Sep 23, 2021
Darrell Shawn Gaunt 53, South Fork, CO, passed away at home September 23, 2021. Cremation was chosen and a Celebration of Life will be announced at a later date. Arrangements in care of Strohmayer's Funeral Home.
Frank Leon Nelson
Sep 22, 2021
Frank Leon Nelson 75, Villagrove, CO, passed away September 22, 2021, in Alamosa, CO.
Cremation was chosen and a Celebration of Life will be announced at a later date. Arrangements in care of Strohmayer's Funeral Home.
Randy Arthur Davis
Sep 22, 2021
Randy Arthur Davis, 58, Monte Vista, Colorado passed away September 22, 2021.
He was born May 10, 1963, in Trinidad, Colorado.
Survived by his mother Ethel Davis, wife Susan King Davis, siblings; Cheryl Davis Morris, Lanette Davis Pritchard, Donna Lynne Lorentzson, Shannon (BenTzion) Davis and children; Roger Harold Davis, Randy Shane Davis, Melissa Lee King,...
Rifat Podzic
Sep 21, 2021
Rifat Podzic 54, Visegrad, Bosnia, passed away September 21, 2021, on Wolf Creek Pass. Arrangements in care of Strohmayer's Funeral Home.
Debra Francis Kay Dominguez
Sep 20, 2021
Debra Francis Kay Dominguez 64, Del Norte, Colorado passed away September 20, 2021. Cremation was chosen and a Celebration of Life will be announced at a later date. Arrangements in care of Strohmayer's Funeral Home.
Jason Lance Begay
Sep 17, 2021
Jason Begay 44, Del Norte, Colorado passed away unexpectedly September 17, 2021. Jason was born April 27, 1977 in Shiprock, New Mexico to Ella Bird.
He attended grade school in Brigham City, Utah. In 1985, he moved with his family to Center, CO where he attended school and graduated in 1995. He then went on to Phoenix,...
Maria De Lourdes Corral Martinez
Sep 17, 2021
Maria De Lourdes Corral Martinez 56, Center, CO., passed away at home September 17, 2021. A full obituary will follow. Arrangements in care of Strohmayer's Funeral Home.
Gerald Jacob Nibbelink
Sep 4, 2021
Gerald Jacob Nibbelink 76, Santa Clarita, CA, passed away September 4, 2021, in Creede, CO. Cremation was chosen and a Memorial Service will be announced at a later date. Arrangements in care of Strohmayer's Funeral Home.
Jennifer Dee Salazar
Aug 31, 2021
Jennifer Dee Salazar, born November 10, 1988, in Alamosa, Colorado. At the age of 32, passed away on August 31, 2021, in her hometown of Del Norte, Colorado.
Beloved daughter, sister, and auntie, she loved to hang out playing Fortnite with Bubbles, walking in the river with Ezekual, listening to music and taking selfies with Brianna, going...
Carol Ruth Day
Aug 31, 2021
Carol Ruth Day 81, Alamosa, CO passed away August 31, 2021. Cremation was chosen and a Memorial Service will be announced at a later date. Arrangements in care of Strohmayer's Funeral Home.
Larry J. Berry
Aug 26, 2021
Larry J. Berry 71, Hartford City, Indiana passed away August 26, 2021, in Creede, CO.
Arrangements in care of Strohmayer's Funeral Home.
Adan Cristian Acosta
Aug 25, 2021
Adan Cristian Acosta 25, passed away on August 25, 2021, in Tucson, Arizona. Cristian was born in Alamosa, Colorado on June 2, 1996, to parents Adan L. Acosta and Gina LeBlanc (Abril).
Cristian loved the outdoors, fishing, and camping. He got into weightlifting, bodybuilding, and fitness as he got older.
His most prized possession was...
Donald Montoya Sr.
Aug 22, 2021
Donald Montoya Sr. was born on May 25th, 1960 and went home to be with His Lord and Savior, August 22nd at 12:00 pm. He grew up in Monte Vista and graduated from Monte Vista High School in 1979. He later met his wife Grace at the carnival during stampede. Before marriage, Don and Grace used to go roller...
Gordon Lee Off
Aug 19, 2021
Gordon Lee Off passed peacefully at home with his loving family by his side on Thursday August 19, 2021. Gordon was born during the great depression, which might help explain his frugality, tendency to hold on to things, gather lots of stuff, and frequent thrift stores. He was born in Del Norte on December 3rd, 1929, to Chester and...
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