Obituaries

Jan 23, 2020

The Angels in Heaven are Rejoicing; Another One of God's Children has Come Home. Fred Fuchs, age 81 of Del Norte, Colorado, lovingly called Doozie by his wife, Charlotte of 59 years went home to Heaven on January 23, 2020, with his family all around him. He was born on March 21, 1938, to Hugh and Margaret Fuchs of...

Jan 21, 2020

Mr. Leon Wright (79) passed away on January 21st, 2020 in Monte Vista, CO. He was born on July 27th, 1940 to Harold Wright and Clara Gilbert in Durango, Colorado. Leon was preceded in death by his wife Joyce Wright (Francis).

Leon is survived by his son Rendall Wright and daughter-in-law Cyndi Wright of Monte...

Jan 18, 2020

Becky Marie Martinez, 70, went to her eternal rest with her Heavenly Father early Saturday morning, January 18, 2020. She was born in Monte Vista, CO on October 21, 1949, to Joe Procopio Medina and Eufelia (Felix) Medina (Naranjo).

Becky was a dedicated mother, grandma, great-grandma, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend. She loved her family...

Jan 14, 2020

Lavada Katheryn Finley (Meyer), 85, passed away on January 14, 2020, in Denver, CO. She was born November 25, 1934, in Trenton, Nebraska to Otto John Meyer and Aurelia Hartman. She graduated from Paonia High School and was a long-time resident of the San Luis Valley.

She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary...

Jan 12, 2020

Bobbye (Jan) Janette Pierce, 78, of Creede Colorado, passed away on January 12, 2020, with her loving husband by her side.

Bobbye was born on June 11, 1941, to Joseph Hamilton and Bobbye Jones in Lawton Oklahoma. Bobbye married the love of her life, Jim Pierce, on June 20, 1958. They were married for 61...

Jan 10, 2020

Terry S Blackmon, 75, passed away January 10, 2020, in his home with his loving wife Patricia and sister Debbie by his side. Terry was born 10/14/1944 in Cheyenne Oklahoma, to Jewel and Bonnie Blackmon. He moved to the San Luis Valley in the winter of 1961 and graduated from Del Norte High School in 1963. He...

Jan 5, 2020

Sunday, January 5, 2020, Lyle Joseph VenRooy, age 66  died in his home in Del Norte, CO.

Lyle was born in Colby, WI. He served in the US Army, and spent most of his life as a bulldozer operator. He may be best known for cruising the San Luis Valley in his sparkly blue '56...

Dec 24, 2019

South Fork Resident, Ken Erwin Krahn, 81, passed away on December 24, 2019. He lost a valiant battle with cancer and passed away at home surrounded by his loving wife and dogs. He was born in Amarillo, TX, on June 18, 1938 to Everett Krahn and Agnes Robertson Krahn.

Ken was an avid photographer, a voracious reader,...

Dec 7, 2019

South Fork resident, Sandra Lee Snyder, 80, passed away on December 7, 2019, at home surrounded by her loving husband and friends. Cremation was chosen, and a memorial service will be announced at a later date. Arrangements in care of Strohmayer's Funeral Home.

Dec 4, 2019

Saguache resident, James Monroe Gustin, 57, passed away on December 4, 2019. Cremation was chosen and a memorial service will be announced at a later date. Arrangements in care of Strohmayer's Funeral Home.

Nov 25, 2019

Longtime valley resident, Barbara Darlene (Lovato) Vigil, 73, of Saguache, Colorado, passed away on November 25, 2019, unexpectedly.

Barbara was born on September 11, 1946 in Saguache, Colorado the daughter of Antonio "Spike" Lovato and Virginia "Bena" (Lujan) Lovato.

Barbara spent her childhood in Saguache before moving to Leadville, Colorado and Mesa, Arizona and then...

Nov 20, 2019

Long-time retired farmer, Robert (Bob) Felmlee, passed away on November 20, 2019 in Colorado Springs. Bob was born April 23, 1932 to William W. Felmlee and Alice (Woodward) Felmlee. Bob graduated from Center High School and attended Colorado State of Education. After graduating from college, he started farming with his Dad. He said that the only potato...

Nov 19, 2019

Center resident, Louise Bernadette Gomez, 56, passed away on November 19, 2019. Cremation was chosen and a full obituary with memorial services will be announced at a later date. Arrangements in care of Strohmayer's Funeral Home.

Nov 13, 2019

Monte Vista resident, Doreen Drina Pacheco (62) passed away on November 13, 2019. Cremation was chosen and a memorial service will be announced at a later date. Arrangements in care of Strohmayer's Funeral Home.

Nov 9, 2019

South Fork resident, George Lee Gray, 78, passed away on November 9, 2019. Cremation was chosen and a memorial service will be announced at a later date.

Nov 2, 2019

Monte Vista resident Douglas Gene Robins, 73, passed away on November 2nd, 2019. He was born on September 14, 1946 in Monte Vista, CO.

Dougie may not have been able to communicate through words, but the way his face lit up the room when he smiled let you know you were loved. He loved his...

Oct 30, 2019

Creede Resident, George G Hughes, 82, passed away on October 30, 2019 in Colorado Springs. He was born on June 18, 1937 in Isabella, Tennessee, to Reba C. Thompson and James O. Hughes.

George was a man of many skills and a very hard worker. He managed a ranch, worked as a logger, a trucker,...

Oct 17, 2019

Richard Allen (Rick) Campbell passed away October 17, 2019 in Pueblo, CO after a lengthy illness.  He was born November 27, 1942 in Tulsa, Oklahoma.  He graduated high school there and enlisted in the Navy, where he became a corpsman and served 8 years.

Richard was a veteran of the Vietnam conflict, serving with honor...

Sep 24, 2019

Creede resident, Wayne Arnold Young, 78, passed away on September 24, 2019. Obituary with services will be posted at a later date.

Sep 5, 2019

Del Norte resident Sue Ellen Voris passed away September 5, 2019. She was born on June 13th, 1951 to Asa Wayne McWilliams and Ellen Ruth Douglas.

She loved going to auctions with her daddy. She collected everything he didn't, so they always came home with loot." Her favorite collection by far were teddy bears. She...