Clara Louise Gutierrez
May 12, 2024
In great sadness we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Clara Louise Gutierrez. Clara was born January 30, 1931, and gained her angel wings on May 12, 2024, surrounded by her loving family at her side.
Clara was a very loving and caring person with an awesome smile and a very warm heart. She cared for...
Joshua Espinosa
Apr 17, 2024
In Loving Memory of Joshua Espinosa
June 11, 1979 - April 17, 2024
With heavy hearts, we bid farewell to Joshua Espinosa, a beloved son, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin, soldier, and friend, who passed away on April 17, 2024, in Colorado Springs, leaving behind a legacy of courage, passion, and unwavering determination.
Joshua's journey was one marked by remarkable achievements and boundless determination....
James Lee Wedel
Apr 3, 2024
James Lee Wedel, 55, of Creede, Colorado passed away with family by his side, April 3, 2024. He was born May 23, 1968, in Greensburg, Kansas to Sherla Leann and Larry James Wedel. He was preceded in death by his mom, Sherla Leann Todd, and dad, Phil Fark. Surviving family - wife Denise of Creede, Colorado, daughter Heather Wedel...
Edith Jacqueline Wilson
Mar 9, 2024
Edith Jacqueline Wilson (Larsen) of Del Norte, CO passed away peacefully on March 9th, 2024. Edie was born on April 28th, 1932, in Scranton, PA. After relocating to upstate NY at a very young age, her family lived in a 3-room converted chicken coop in Youngs Station, NY where she assumed cooking responsibilities for the family by age 11. ...
Pamela Marie D'Ornellas
Mar 9, 2024
Pamela D'Ornellas, passed away peacefully on March 9th, 2024, in Center CO, at age 60, after a short battle with cancer. Pamela was born Pamela Marie Taylor on August 6, 1963, in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Pam grew up in Albuquerque's Westgate neighborhood and graduated from West Masa HS in the early 1980's, Pam wore many hats in...
Sylvia Gurule
Feb 26, 2024
Sylvia Gurule was born on February 7, 1965, in Alamosa, CO. She went to be with our heavenly father on February 26, 2024, with her loving family by her side.
Sylvia enjoyed doing puzzles, cooking and baking, her Pepsi, made sure to always have Chapstick and lotion in her purse because to her children and...
Carole Joyce Powell
Jan 9, 2024
Carole Joyce Powell, a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away at the Homelake Veteran's Community Living Center on January 9, 2024.
Carole was born on March 6, 1942 in Grant City, Missouri to Dale and Lorene Frederick. She is survived by her husband, Ronald Powell, her brother, Bob Frederick, her three sons, William, Kirk, and Bradley...
Todd L. Daly
Jan 4, 2024
Todd Daly 63, of Center Colorado after a brief battle with a respiratory illness left this earth and loved ones on Wednesday, January 4th, 2024, to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Todd served 3 years in the United States Marines. He worked for many years for Idaho Pacific at their Center Colorado, potato processing...
Liberato Orlando Archuleta
Dec 24, 2023
Liberato O. Archuleta, 81 passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on December 24, 2023. He was born on May 18, 1942, in Monte Vista, Colorado to Bill J. Archuleta and Rafelita Archuleta. Â Liberato lived a full and meaningful life, leaving behind love, kindness, and cherished memories.
Liberato was an exceptional father, and devoted grandpo/great-grandpo. Â Liberato...
Vernon Mann
Dec 15, 2023
It is with profound sadness that our beloved Vernon Mann, 95, peacefully passed away surrounded by his loving family on December 15, 2023, in Del Norte, Colorado. Vernon was born on October 18, 1928, to Rufus Mann and Hazel French in Laramie, Wyoming.
After high school, he went on to college and attended Adams State University where...
Richard (Dick) Eagles
Nov 29, 2023
Dick Eagles, 83, died at his home in Center, CO on November 29, 2023. He was born at Monte Vista Hospital, the son of Virgil and Helen Eagles. He was raised on the family farm in the Center area, alongside his three siblings, and their tight-knit family. Dick was known for his orneriness and being game for almost anything,...
Leroy Arthur Trujillo
Nov 21, 2023
The patriarch of our family, Leroy Arthur Trujillo sadly passed away on November 21, 2023, at the age of 79. Born to Jesus and Emiliana Trujillo in Del Norte, CO, he was a lifelong member of the community in which he was highly respected. He held many positions including several years as a Logger. Anyone who knew Leroy admired...
Eileen Lois Kroschel
Nov 20, 2023
Eileen Lois Kroschel 74, of Del Norte, Colorado passed away on November 20, 2023, in Alamosa, Colorado. She was born on August 25, 1949, in Rochester, New York to Robert Meyer and Lois DeMocker. She married the love of her life in 1983 Raymond Kroschel. In her spare time, she enjoyed reading a good book, sewing, and loved going...
Sandra L. Kroll
Nov 16, 2023
It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we share the passing of Sandra Lucylle Hosselkus Kroll (Sandy). Sandy passed away on November 16, 2023, at the Del Norte Hospital. She was born on May 18, 1945 in Del Norte. She spent her life in Creede, and the Creede Community meant the world to her. She married her...
Jose Villagomez
Oct 31, 2023
Jose Villagomez Moreno, 86, of Center, CO, passed away on October 31, 2023 with his beloved family by his side. He was born in Cañada De Caracheo, Guanajuato, Mexico, the son of Lucas Villagomez and Maria Moreno Villagomez.
He loved being outdoors, going for walks and spending mornings at the "Casa Blanca Park." His favorite thing to...
Steven Gregory Martinez
Oct 24, 2023
Steven Gregory Martinez, born February 9th, 1970, Monte Vista, Colorado.
Passed away into the Lord's care, he was 53, surrounded by his family and friends who he loved so much on the morning of October 24th just after 1am. His life and career encompassed a broad range of work and devotion to the communities of Del Norte,...
Thomas Jimmy Pena Jr.
Oct 21, 2023
We are incredibly sad to announce that Thomas Jimmy Pena Jr.
53, tragically passed away on October 21, 2023. He was a very hardworking man. Before he passed, he was a devoted mechanic. Working on cars was his passion, from building his blazers from the ground up, to painting them. He loved being outdoors, fishing...
Gilbert Chavira Molina
Oct 20, 2023
Gilbert Molina 48, passed away on October 20, 2023, after a long battle with cancer.
He was born in Monte Vista, Co on July 9, 1975, to Patricia and Simon Chavira. He grew up in the town of Center, he then moved to Monte Vista and resided there ever since.
He enjoyed going to the...
Anthony E. Martinez
Oct 11, 2023
Our darling Anthony E. Martinez tragically left us on October 11, 2023. He left behind a loving mother, Lisa, brother Moses, and two sisters Felicia and Marissa.
Along with his loving grandparents, Ernie, and Sandra, who will miss him so much. Anthony loved his family, his job, his coworkers, and the gym. His attitude was always bright,...
Tammie Marie Naranjo
Sep 12, 2023
Tammie Marie Naranjo, 38 of Monte Vista Colorado, passed away on September 12, 2023. She was born to Lisa (Grimaldo) Naranjo and Horacio Naranjo, on September 6, 1985, in Alamosa Colorado.
Her true passion was fishing, wrestling and being outdoors, and what she loved the most was being with her mom, nephews, nieces, and dog Dorty Sue....
