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.
Kenneth Eugene Harris
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.
Juan Manuel Acosta
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...
Alice Medina
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...
Gloria N. Mondragon
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...
Richard Lee Mundell Jr
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.
Robert F. Meese Jr
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.
Thomas St.Clair Magness
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...
Frances Garcia
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.
Joseph Bolar
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.
Janet Kay Morrison
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.
Lorraine "Lori Lala" Diane Ortega
Jun 1, 2021
Lori "Lala" Ortega
Alamosa resident Lori "Lala" Ortega, 60, went to her heavenly home June 1, 2021.
Lala was born on January 10, 1961 in San Francisco, California to Lucy LeBlanc and Steve Ortega. Her mother Lucy and father Joseph Montoya raised her in Monte Vista, Colorado. She lived most of her life in Denver,...
Clarence Gordon Hammel
May 23, 2021
Clarence Gordon Hammel Saguache, Colorado, passed away May 23, 2021 at home, surrounded by his loving family. Cremation was chosen and a Celebration of Life will be held June 26, 2021 at 10:00 am, at the Center Catholic Church. Arrangements in care of Strohmayer's Funeral Home.
Angel Victoria Martinez
May 21, 2021
Angel Victoria Martinez
Monte Vista resident Angel Victoria Salazar-Navarez 23, left to be with the Lord May 21, 2021. She passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family and her best friend to the end Chicko. Angel was born in Denver Colorado on April 16, 1998, to Angelica Salazar and Felipe Navarez.
Angel...
Martin "Marty" Christopher Guttierrez
May 15, 2021
Monte Vista resident Martin Christopher (Marty) Guttierrez, 34, passed away May 15, 2021, at Penrose Hospital in Colorado Springs, surrounded by his loving family.
Born the fourth baby boy to Mike and Joya Guttierrez on December 14, 1986 in Monte Vista, Marty was tiny, yet just as feisty as any of his other brothers were and later...
William Derance Nye
May 14, 2021
William Derance Nye 81, Monte Vista, CO passed away May 14, 2021. He was born in Del Norte, CO on June 24, 1939 to Robert Nye and Mildred Noffsinger.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother; Larry Nye. He is survived by his wife Arlene Nye, Monte Vista, Colorado, one sister; Cara Nye,...
Lawrence D Wallace
May 6, 2021
Lawrence D Wallace 77, passed away at home in Monte Vista, CO, on May 6, 2021. Cremation was chosen and a Memorial Survice will be announced at a later date. Arrangement in care of Strohmayer's Funeral Home.
Emma Lee Johnson
May 6, 2021
Emma Lee Johnson 84, passed away at her home in Creede, CO on May 6, 2021. Cremation was chosen and a Memorial Service will be announced at a later date. Arrangements in care of Strohmayer's Funeral Home.
Robert Alessi
Apr 29, 2021
Robert Alessi 59, passed away April 29, 2021 at home in Alamosa, CO. Cremation was chosen and a Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Arrangements in care of Strohmayer's Funeral Home.
Delano Esquibel
Mar 27, 2021
Delano Esquibel passed away on Saturday, March 27, 2021 in La Jara, CO. He was born in San Pablo, CO on March 4, 1933 to Justo and Otilla Esquibel. He grew up and attended school in San Pablo, then married Rose Marie in San Luis in 1957. He moved to Denver, CO in 1965, and then moved to Hayward,...
Joshua Cozier Lockridge
Mar 26, 2021
Joshua Cozier Lockridge 32, Mount Holly, NC passed away in Alamosa, CO, March 26, 2021. Cremation was chosen. Arrangements in care of Strohmayer's Funeral Home.
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