Obituaries

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.

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...

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...

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...

Aug 13, 2021

Eileen Garcia 60, of Monte Vista, CO, departed this earth to be with the Lord August 13, 2021. She was born in Aztec, NM, July 19, 1961, to Juan and Tonita Garcia.

Eileen grew up in Center CO, where she was a Head-Start Teacher for many years. Teaching was one of her greatest passions. Later in life...

Aug 10, 2021

Angela Marie Hernandez 43, Alamosa, Colorado went home to be with her Lord August 10, 2021.

Angela was born May 29, 1978, in Del Norte, Colorado, to Toni Casanova and Federico Vargas.

She enjoyed walks, photography, making people laugh, spending time with family, and serving God.

She is survived by both her parents,...

Aug 4, 2021

Sara C. Ortiz 86, Monte Vista, Colorado passed awayAugust 4, 2021. She was born January 17, 1935, to Norberto and Perfecta Martinez.

Sara enjoyed bowling, dancing, yardwork, singing, football, (she was a Raider fan), family gatherings with BBQs. Everyone was welcome in her home. She especially enjoyed the time she spent with her grandkids.

Sara...

Aug 2, 2021

Dwaine Mories Jennings JR 76, Moffat, Colorado, passed away at home on August 2, 2021. Cremation was chosen and a Memorial Service will be announced at a later date. Arrangements in care of Strohmayer's Funeral Home.

Jul 30, 2021

John Richard Ireland was born on June 25, 1951, in Hereford, TX and passed away on July 30, 2021. As a child he moved to Moriarty, New Mexico. In Moriarty he met his wife Judy, of 51 years. After attending New Mexico State University and University of California Berkeley, John relocated to Los Alamos, New Mexico, with Judy and...

Jul 19, 2021

Janice Marie Torrez (Archuleta) (59) was laid to rest on July 19, 2021. She was born in Del Norte, Colorado on May 4, 1962, to Christina Cale (Vigil) and Roy Archuleta.

She loved watching football, drinking coffee with her mom and being with her kids and grandchildren. She loved her job of 40 years as the store...

Jul 16, 2021

Kenneth Eugene Harris 73, South Fork, CO passed away July 16, 2021. Cremation was chosen and a Memorial Service will be announced at a later date. Arrangements in care of Strohmayer's Funeral Home.

Jul 12, 2021

Juan Acosta 31, Monte Vista CO, passed away July 12th, 2021.

Juan was born on December 20th, 1989, to Juanita Montoya and Jose Paz Acosta.

Juan enjoyed drawing, listening to music, working out and cooking. His favorite pastime was spending time with his kids, family and watching movies.

He is survived by his...

Jul 9, 2021

Alice Medina was laid to rest July 9, 2021. She was born in Guadalupita, New

Mexico June 26, 1935, to Presciliano and Elisa Bernal.

She went to meet with her creator, our heavenly father, along with her husband Juan Medina, her daughters Patsy and Eloyda, and sons Robert and Dan Medina.

She is...

Jul 8, 2021

Monte Vista/Center resident Gloria N. Mondragon 89, went to be with the Lord on July 8, 2021, under Hospice care. Gloria was welcomed into the world on March 10, 1932, in Saguache Colorado. She was the beloved daughter of Celestino and Josephine Salaz.

Gloria enjoyed bowling, arrowhead hunting, fly fishing, sewing, embroidering, Bingo , and working on...

Jun 30, 2021

Richard Lee Mundell JR 64, Moffat, Colorado passed away in Colorado Springs June 30, 2021. Cremation was chosen and a Memorial Service will be announced at a later date. Arrangements in care of Strohmayer's Funeral Home.

Jun 25, 2021

Robert F. Meese JR 85 of Del Norte, Colorado passed away at home June 25, 2021. Cremation was chosen and a Memorial Service will be announced at a later date. Arrangements in care of Strohmayer's Funeral Home.

Jun 22, 2021

Thomas S. Magness 89, Monte Vista, Colorado, passed away at home June 22, 2021. Tom was born January 18, 1932, in Rapid City, South Dakota to Cedric St. Clair and Martha Haaser Magness. His family settled in Monte Vista in the late 30's.

After graduating from Monte Vista High School in 1950, Tom served in the US...

Jun 20, 2021

Frances Garcia 79, passed away at her home in Del Norte, CO on June 20, 2021. Cremation was chosen and a Memorial Service will be announced at a later date. Arrangements in care of Strohmayer's Funeral Home.

Jun 18, 2021

Joseph Bolar 57, of Charlotte West Virginia, passed away at the Rio Grande Hospital in Del Norte, CO, on June 18, 2021, surrounded by family. Cremation was chosen and a Celebration of Life will be announced at a later date. Arrangements in care of Strohmayer's Funeral Home.

Jun 9, 2021

Janet Kay Morrison 80 of Alamosa, Colorado, passed away on June 9,2021 at home surrounded by her loving family. Cremation was chosen and a Celebration of Life will be announced at a later date.