Obituaries

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...

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...

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.   Liberato lived a full and meaningful life, leaving behind love, kindness, and cherished memories.

Liberato was an exceptional father, and devoted grandpo/great-grandpo.   Liberato...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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,...

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....

Sep 10, 2023

Isadore Sanchez, 78 of Center, Colorado passed away on September 10, 2023 surronded by his loving family. Cremation was chosen and a Celebration of Life will be held at later date.

Sep 2, 2023

Mary Frances Benavides of Del Norte, Colorado, returned to our Lord on September 2, 2023. She was born on April 18, 1948, in La Garita, Colorado. Frances grew up in La Garita and worked as a teacher aide for the Del Norte School District, as the church secretary for several years at Holy Name of Mary in Del Norte,...

Sep 2, 2023

Vitalia Martinez Romero went to meet her creator on September 2, 2023. She was born on October 6, 1929 in Guadalupita, New Mexico to Precilliano and Elisa Bernal. Vitalia loved fishing, dancing, gambling, spending time with family and she always had a smile on her face. Tia you will be greatly missed your smile was contagious and we will...

Sep 1, 2023

The Creede community has lost a true local icon with the passing of Merolyn Kay Wyley. She passed away at her home in Creede on September 1, 2023. She was born in Monte Vista on January 26, 1945, to W W "Bibs" and Nell Wyley.

Kay had a wonderful childhood growing up at Cottonwood Cove Lodge with...

Aug 28, 2023

John Marx 93, of South Fork Co. passed away at home on August 28,2023. Cremation was Chosen and a Celebration of Life will be announced at a later date.

Aug 25, 2023

Harold Lynn Cochran 86, of South Fork Colorado and Perryton Texas, passed away on August 25,2023 at his home with his loving wife by his side. Cremation was chosen and a Celebration of Life will be held in Perryton Texas at a later date.