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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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David G Colville

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

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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