Obituaries

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.

Aug 24, 2023

Guri Foss-Price 80, of South Fork, Colorado, Passed away on August 24,2023, at the River Valley Inn in Del Norte Colorado. Cremation was chosen and a Celebration of Life will be held in Spain at a later date.

Aug 13, 2023

Mark Gottfried 73 of Monte Vista, passed away on August 13, 2023, at San Luis Valley Regional Medical Center with his Loving wife MaryAnn by his side. Mark was born in Brookville, Pennsylvania to Roy and Betty Gottfried. Mark enlisted in the Airforce, where he retired after serving his county for 23 years. He also drove trucks for the...

Aug 5, 2023

Benjamin John Davis, 41, died August 5, 2023 at his home in Creede, Colorado.

He was born on January 23, 1982 in Tribune, KS, the son of Jane Davis.

Ben moved to Creede with his mom, Jane, in the summer of 1996 where he attended school and graduated from high school in Creede, May of...

Aug 4, 2023

Wayne Dean Phillips passed away August 4, 2023 at the age of 89. Wayne was born October 11, 1933 in Monte Vista Colorado to Wendell J. Phillips and Ethel Faye Moore Phillips. Wayne married Alice Louise Hawkins.

They lived in and around the Center area for many years. He worked at the Center Consolidated School for 33...