Obituaries

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...

Sep 18, 2022

Stephen Jake Filippi 19, of South Fork, Colorado passed away on September 18, 2022. He was born on June 02, 2003, to Michael Filippi and Juda Filippi in Denver Colorado.

He was an intelligent, artistic, creative, kind, and loyal individual. Stephen loved being outdoors and would go on many hiking adventures. He was tech savvy and would...

Sep 11, 2022

Jimmy Preston Pierce 84 of Creede, CO passed away on Sunday, September 11, 2022. He was born on December 23, 1937, in Borger, Texas to Leon Preston Pierce and Mary Wright.

He served in the National Guard and married the love of his life Bobbye on June 20, 1958. They raised 2 beautiful daughters, enjoyed their grandchildren,...

Aug 26, 2022

James R. Salazar 60, was born on May 06, 1962, to Orlando and Victoria Salazar. He went home to be with our heavenly father on August 26, 2022. He was a wonderful father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. He was an amazing man with a huge heart. He enjoyed fishing, taking long rides, he cherished the time he spent...

Aug 19, 2022

Estalita Marie Versaw was born July 20, 1931, in Del Norte Colorado to Estal and Juanita Baland McAninch. Her name was created by feminizing her father's name by adding the last half of her mother's name. As far as she knew, her name is unique.

She lost her father in a hunting accident when she was four...

Aug 10, 2022

Joey Ramont Nicolas Cisneros, 45 of Monte Vista, CO passed away on August 10, 2022. He was born to Arthur and Celina Cisneros on November 6, 1976, in Monte Vista, CO.

He enjoyed spending time with his family, especially with his kids. He had a passion for working on cars, laying ceramic tile, and remodeling houses all...

Aug 9, 2022

Ivan Wayne Curley, a well-known businessman, artist, and dearly loved husband, father, and grandfather died on Tuesday, August 9, 2022, at age 91. Ivan was born in Oberlin, Kansas, on January 1, 1931, to Vince and Vada (Agan) Curley. He graduated from Bent County High School in 1949 and earned his bachelor's and master's degrees in Art at Adams...

Aug 7, 2022

Aaliyah Salazar 14, of Monte Vista passed on August 7, 2022. Aaliyah was born on May16, 2008 to Amanda (Elijah) Sanchez and William Trujillo in Alamosa, CO. Aaliyah had just become a teenager and so excited to start her freshman year in high school. She loved everyone and enjoyed making new friends, she knew no stranger. She had the...

Aug 5, 2022

Samuel Dean "Tazz" Stolhand of Creede, Co passed away on August 5, 2022. Cremation was chosen and a celebration of life will be on Saturday, September 10, 2022, at the Hungry Logger located on 47 CO Highway 149 South Fork, CO at 11:00 AM. Services are in care of Strohmayer's Funeral Home.

Jul 19, 2022

Micheal Bruce McCall 73, of Bonanza CO passed on July 19, 2022. Cremation was chosen and a celebration of life will be announced at a later date. Services in care of Strohmayer's Funeral Home.

Jul 18, 2022

William Thomas Beckett, 80 of South Fork, CO passed on July 18, 2022. Cremation was chosen and celebration of life will be announced at a later date. Services in care of Strohmayers Funeral Home.