Obituaries

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.

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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...

Mar 14, 2023

Corrine M. Buitimea (60) passed away March 14,2023 in Pueblo, Colorado.

Corrine was born on June 6,1962 to Max and Clara Valdez of Center, Colorado. She was the youngest of 6 children.

Corrine was the type of person to stop and talk with everyone. She loved to spend time with her family, watch her game...

Mar 10, 2023

On Friday, March 10th, Marilyn Joyce (Sawyer) Davey, loving wife, mother, and longtime resident of the San Luis Valley passed away at the age of 73. Marilyn was born to Derrell and Ruth Sawyer in Lamar, Colorado. She attended Colorado State University and studied fashion and design where she met her husband of 51 years, John Allen Calvert Davey....

Feb 23, 2023

Patrick Jonathan Lee Silva 33, passed away unexpectedly on February 23, 2023. He was born in Alamosa, Colorado to Jeanette Maes and Pat Silva on January 2, 1990. He grew up with his two little sisters, Samantha, oldest and younger sister, Shianne. Patrick and Monique welcomed their baby boy in 2010, he is such an amazing father that loved...

Feb 7, 2023

We are incredibly sad to announce that Jon Patrick Gonzales, 28, took his final breath at 8:41 am on February 07, 2023. Jon was a very hardworking young man and U.S. Army Veteran. Jon began his military service career straight out of high school, quickly becoming a military policeman and was stationed at Fort Carson, Colorado. After his service...

Jan 30, 2023

Felix "Gene" Eugene Sierra, 66 of Del Norte, Colorado died unexpectedly on January 30, 2023. He was born on March 19, 1956, in Del Norte, Colorado, the son of Felix Sierra Sr. and Nellie Rael.

Gene was very athletic growing up, participated in Track and Field and held the state record in shotput. His passion for Track...

Jan 28, 2023

Bill B. Ruybal 92, of Del Norte, Colorado passed away on January 28, 2023. Cremation was chosen and celebration of life will be announced on a later date. Arrangements in care of Strohmayer'sFuneral Home of Monte Vista.

Jan 13, 2023

Robert "Bob" Eugene Olson, longtime Del Norte resident, passed away January 13, 2023 at the River Valley Inn Nursing home. He was born December 6, 1924 in Galatia, Kansas to Lora Fern McMann Olson and Clyde Olson. In his early years the dustbowl forced the family to relocate to Colorado. During his lifetime Bob was a hard worker and...

Dec 30, 2022

Bucky Dwayne Claunch Sr. was born October 5,1934 in a pup tent on the side of greenie mountain, to Albert and Clarine Claunch of La Jara, CO. He came from a family of 9 children, brothers Bill, Albert Jr., Alfred, Arthur, and sisters Sylvia, Lorine, Loretta, and Clarine. He was the oldest boy. The love of his life Cathy...

Dec 29, 2022

Staff Sergeant Bobby Lee Mahannah, age 82, passed away peacefully surrounded by friends and family at the Veterans Community Living Center at Homelake in Monte Vista, Colorado on December 29, 2022. Bobby was a decorated veteran who served in the Vietnam War and retired from the United States Army with 20 years of service.

Bobby was born...

Dec 17, 2022

Eddie M. Walling 62, of Monte Vista, Colorado passed away on December 17, 2022. Cremation was chosen. Arrangements in care of Strohmayer's Funeral Home of Monte Vista.