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.
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.
Lupita Maria Lujan
Mar 23, 2021
Lupita Maria Lujan was born on April 13, 1931 in La Garita, Colorado to Pete and Abelina Martinez. God blessed her with nearly 90 years of life on this earth until He called her home on March 23, 2021.
Growing up in Center, Colorado, she loved to get dressed up and go to the town dances. This...
Dale Pruett
Mar 21, 2021
Dale Pruett passed away at the age of 81 on Sunday March 21, 2021 in Del Norte, Colorado. Dale Harney Pruett was born March 2nd, 1940 to Roy and Nina (Harney) Pruett in Center, Colorado. He grew up in Alamosa and graduated from Alamosa High School and later from Adams State College earning a Master of Education Degree. He...
Elizabeth Maud Fletcher
Mar 16, 2021
Elizabeth Maud Fletcher 79 Monte Vista, CO, passed away peacefully at her home March 16, 2021. Cremation was chosen and a Memorial Service will be announced at a later date. Arrangements in care of Strohmayer's Funeral Home.
Victoria E. Vigil
Mar 9, 2021
Victoria E. Vigil 94, Del Norte, CO, passed away peacefully at home on March 9, 2021. Cremation was chosen and a Celebration of Life will be announced at a later date. Arrangements in care of Strohmayer's Funeral Home.
Shawn Owen Price
Mar 7, 2021
Shawn Owen Price 50, Del Norte, CO, passed away at home March 7, 2021. Cremation was chosen and a Memorial Service will be announced at a later date. Arrangement in care of Strohmayer's Funeral Home.
Nora Nickerson Schoen
Feb 27, 2021
Nora Grace Nickerson Schoen, the daughter of Frederick R. and Eleanor A. Nickerson of South Fork, CO, went back to her permanent heavenly home on February 27, 2021 after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease. She was just two weeks short of her 77th birthday.
Nora and her husband Bill enjoyed nearly 60 years together and have...
Marlena Rena Mizell
Feb 23, 2021
Marlena Rena Mizell 49, Waxahachie,Texas, passed away February 23, 2021. Cremation was chosen and a Memorial Service will be announced at a later date. Arrangements in care of Strohmayer's Funeral Home.
Elsie Maxine Ward
Feb 17, 2021
Elsie Maxine Ward, 90
May 8, 1930 – February 17, 2021
Elsie Maxine (Zanetell) Ward, a long time Monte Vista Resident, passed away peacefully at the River Valley Inn, on February 17, three weeks after a debilitating stroke. Born to Henry and Elsie Zanetell, in Aguilar, Colorado, Maxine was the fourth of 5 children.
...David G Colville
Feb 12, 2021
Lifetime Colorado resident and rancher, David G. Colville, 86, of Del Norte, CO passed away at home surrounded by family on February 12, 2021. He was born May 26, 1934 to Alexander M. Colville and Ruth Marie Samuels. He graduated from Del Norte High School in 1952, then received his BS in Agricultural Business in 1956 from Colorado State...
Esther E Means
Feb 10, 2021
Esther E Means 66 Center, CO., passed away at home February 10, 2021. Cremation was chosen and a Memorial Service will be announced at a later date. Arrangements in care of Strohmayer's Funeral Home.
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