Obituaries

Aug 1, 2023

Robert (Bob) Sundeen died on August 1st, 2023, at 79 years old, from a brain tumor. He passed comfortably while staying in River Valley Rehabilitation & Health care center in Del Norte, CO. close to his home in Monte Vista, friends, and family.

Bob was born and raised in Nebraska, moving to Colorado in his early 20s...

Jul 25, 2023

Angel Leah Lopez 33, of Monte Vista, Co. sadly passed away on Tuesday July 25, 2023, in Alamosa Co. Angel was born on December 30, 1989, to Andrew Valenzuela and Dolores Sanchez. Angel was raised in Monte Vista, where she went to school and graduated through the Delta Center. Angel had a big heart and loved to spend time...

Jul 22, 2023

Judy Consuelo Baca Medina was born on March 7, 1940, in Del Norte, Colorado. She passed away on July 22, 2023, at Willow Tree Care Center in Delta, Colorado.

She was preceded in death by her parents Joe and Josie Baca, her daughter Anna Marie and three brothers, Ivan, Abraham, and Johnny.

She is survived...

Jul 18, 2023

Amy Amabilia Acosta Cervantes of Monte Vista, Colorado passed away unexpectedly on July 18, 2023, at Penrose Hospital in Colorado Springs. Amy was born January 23, 1967, in Ojinaga Chihuahua, Mexico to Eva Silva and Manuel Acosta. Amy grew up with her siblings, Juanita, Samuel, Manuel, Ana, and Adan. She lived in Mexico until she was 6 years old...

Jul 16, 2023

On the evening of July 16th, 2023, Shannon Mae Weeth (Alspaugh) passed away unexpectedly at North Suburban Hospital, CO at the age of 36. Shannon was born in Del Norte, CO on August 19, 1986, to Perry and Danae Alspaugh. She married Nicolas Weeth on August 17, 2012.

Shannon loved crocheting, cross stitching, the Christmas holiday, the...

Jun 26, 2023

Fred Innes, 84, of Saguache, Co., passed away June 26,2023. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Pat Innes. Saguache, Co. Brother Cody Innes (Linda) Canon City, Co. Sons Mike Innes, Canon City, Co., Mark Innes, Modesto, Ca., Monte Innes (Julie) Saguache, Co. Grandchildren Amanda Lehman (Dustin) Ca., Sean Innes U.S. Navy. McKemsie Innes, Saguache, Co. Great...

Jun 3, 2023

Theresa A. Zeller 77, passed away on June 3,2023, at the San Luis Care Center in Alamosa, Colorado. Cremation was chosen and a Celebration of Life will be announced at a later date.

Jun 3, 2023

Ronald "Ron" Howell , 73, of Del Norte, CO passed away June 3, 2023.

Ron is survived by one son Eric from Durango, CO, 2 sisters Karen Ragan of Odessa, TX Deborah Brown of Lubbock, Tx as well as aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends.

Ron was preceded by his parents Richard...

Jun 1, 2023

Manuel Enriquez-Robles (77) of Center Colorado passed away June 1st, 2023, after a short battle with cancer, he passed away surrounded by family. Manuel was born to Encarnacion Enriquez and Maria de Jesus Robles on December 31st, 1945, in Chihuahua Mexico. Manuel is survived by his wife Maria "Chata" Enriquez and children Guillermo Romero, Erica Enriquez, and Alex (Crystal)...

May 27, 2023

Ricky S Mortensen, 71 of Del Norte, CO passed away peacefully in his home on Saturday, May 27, 2023, surrounded by his loving family.

Ricky was born on December 9, 1951, to Joe and Ruth Mortensen. A 1970 graduate of Sanford High School, Ric enjoyed playing basketball, football, and baseball. Shortly after graduation, Ric married Cindy Glynn...

May 20, 2023

Edward Christopher Welling passed away due to cancer on Saturday May 20th at the age of 65. Known as Ted by his friends and family, his love of nature led to an adventurous lifestyle. He was an avid fly fisherman and known to many in Marble Canyon, AZ as a local fishing guide. He was interviewed by a National...

May 20, 2023

John Curtis Hemphill, 57,was born December 15, 1965 in Oklahoma City. John left this earth on May 20,2023. John accomplished many things in his life. John's biggest achievement was his ability to help and save lives in his careers.

John Hemphill was proceded in death by his father, Olen Hemphill. John is survived by his mother, Billie...

May 5, 2023

Art O. Lopez, "Hot Rod Art," 58 of Alamosa, CO, came to rest after a long battle with cancer on May 5, 2023 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on February 27, 1965, to John J and Rose Lopez in La Jara, CO. He was the youngest of four children.

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May 5, 2023

Monte Vista resident, Crystal Rene Valenzuela, 37, passed away on May 5,2023 in Alamosa, Colorado

Crystal was born October 15,1985 to Connie Valenzuela and Charles Trujillo. She grew up and went to school in Monte Vista, Colorado. Crystal enjoyed music, shopping and spending time with her daughter, family, and friends.

Crystal is survived by her...

Apr 21, 2023

Arnulfo Bolaños-Mateo (El Paisa), 76, of Center, Colo., was born on Sept. 8, 1946, in Los Angeles, Michoacan, Mexico, and passed away on April 21, 2023, in Colorado Springs surrounded by his family.

He was preceded in death by his parents Fidel Bolaños and Guadalupe Mateo. He was the third out of 14 children, which include four...

Apr 20, 2023

Robin Lynn Crawford 63, went to be with the lord on April 20, 2023, in Crestone Colorado. She was born February 10, 1960, in Columbus Ohio to Juevonna Crawford.

Robin was a woman of faith and loved to attend church. In her spare time, she liked to write and enjoyed listening to Gospel music. She liked visiting...

Apr 15, 2023

Naomi Olivia (Garcia) Alire passed away April 15, 2023, at Alta Vita Memory Care Centre in Longmont, Colorado. Naomi was born February 8, 1942, in Taos New Mexico to Fidel and Magdalena (Avila) Garcia. She spent her childhood in Taos until the family moved to Monte Vista. She graduated from Monte Vista High School in 1961.

Years...

Apr 11, 2023

Jonathan Joseph Hicks died unexpectedly at his home in Mosca, Colo., on April 11. He was 24.

Jon was born in Denver on July 4, 1995, started kindergarten at Centennial  Elementary School in Denver and also attended schools in Austin, Texas, Monte Vista, Colo., and Worcester, Mass, where he graduated from Worcester Technical High School in 2014....

Mar 24, 2023

Gladys Eilene Duncan, 98, passed away peacefully on March 24, 2023, at River Valley Rehabilitation Healthcare Center. Her daughter Judy was by her side.

Gladys was born on May 27, 1924 in Ukiah, California to Daniel MClaws and Edna Black MClaws.

Gladys lived an extraordinary life, she worked the wee morning hours at Harold's Club...

Mar 17, 2023

Marilyn Eagles, 82, died at Penrose Hospital in Colorado Springs, on March 17th,   surrounded by family.  She was born in Denver, Colorado, the daughter of Charles and Maxine Burton. She was raised in Denver, alongside her three siblings, and their tight-knit family. Marilyn never met a stranger and brightened every room she walked into with her caring and loving...