Obituaries

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.

Dec 13, 2022

Jerry Louis Martinez passed away on December 13, 2022, at 72, in his hometown Center, Colorado.

He was born to Louis B. and Mary Rumeldita Martinez on July 17, 1950, in Del Norte Colorado. Jerry was a lifelong resident of Colorado. Jerry was a proud and loving father and grandfather, a loyal friend, and no...

Nov 22, 2022

Timothy Joseph Montoya, 59, of Pueblo, Colorado sadly left us unexpectedly on November 22, 2022. He was born in San Francisco, California on October 9, 1963 to Lucy LeBlanc and Joe Montoya. He was raised in Monte Vista, Colorado.

Tim was a good Dad and Grandfather, and even though his time with his daughter and his family...

Nov 12, 2022

Michael Laplander 69, Passed away on November 12, 2022, in Del Norte Colorado.

Creamtion was chosen and a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

Nov 7, 2022

Betty was born in a small house in Oklahoma City, OK on November 21, 1925, to Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Pfeffer. She passed away in River Valley Inn Nursing Home in Del Norte Colorado, on November 7, 2022. She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother Bill and best long-term friend and roommate for several years,...

Oct 27, 2022

Eodofredo (Fred) Levi Benavides of Del Norte, Colorado went with the Lord on October 27, 2022. He was born on February 14, 1946, in Del Norte, Colorado. Fred grew up in Del Norte and worked in the potato fields, at the Ford Garage changing oil and tires, and the sawmill in South Fork. He ended up at...

Oct 26, 2022

James Getz 49, of Del Norte, Colorado passed away on October 26, 2022. Cremation was chosen and celebration of life will be held on a later date. Arrangements in care of Strohmayer's Funeral Home of Monte Vista.

Oct 24, 2022

It is with great heartbreak to announce the passing of our Father, Brother, Son, Cousin, Coach, Boss, and so much more. Jake Medina, 41, passed away unexpectedly on October 24, 2022. Jake graduated from Sargent High School in 1999, jumped right into the construction business until he decided to become an entrepreneur and start his own successful construction business,...

Oct 10, 2022

Jessie Cameron Nussbaum 49, of Oceanside, CA passed away on October 10, 2022. Cremation was chosen and celebration of life will be held on a later date. Arrangements in care of Strohmayer's Funeral Home.

Sep 25, 2022

Kathy Ann Allen 63, of Alamosa, Colorado passed on September 25, 2022. Cremation was chosen and celebration of life will be held on a later date. Arrangements in care of Strohmayers Funeral Home.

Sep 24, 2022

Frank Joe Garcia 76, of Alamosa, Colorado passed on September 24, 2022. He was born on April 26, 1946, to Felix Garcia and Mercedes Cordova in Aguilar, Colorado. He was a man full of life and enjoyed what life had to offer. He'd spend his time fishing, gambling, watching his Denver Broncos, wrestling, camping, of course make...