Obituaries

Jul 16, 2022

Jerry Paul Bethe, 82 of Monte Vista. On May 5th, 1940, an amazing man was born. The youngest of 3 born to Ernest E. Bethe and Dorothy L. (Dahl). Jerry married the most patient woman on the planet and the love of his life Emma Jean (Swinehart). Together they raised daughter Helen Harris, were blessed with 2 grandsons Danny...

Jul 6, 2022

On Wednesday, July 6th, 2022, Pee Wee (Louis) Anderson, passed away at the age of 84 with his loving wife, Brenda, by his side.

Pee Wee was born on October 17th, 1937, in Castle Rock Colorado to Louis and Mildred (Flierl) Anderson. Pee Wee worked construction for most of his career along with shoeing and breaking horses...

Jul 5, 2022

Robert D. Hensley, 61 of Alamosa, Co. Passed away on July 05, 2022. Cremation was chosen and celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Jun 19, 2022

Larita "Rita" Cooley, 70, left this world on June 19th, 2022, at her home in Mosca, Colorado, from a long hard battle with ovarian cancer.

Rita's story began on September 13th, 1951, in Alamosa CO, the third child to Edward and Betty Freel. She lived in Moffat, CO with her 2 brothers and sister until Betty married...

Jun 18, 2022

Esequiel "Zeke" Garcia was born in Monte Vista, Colorado on January 16, 1984, to Andres and the late Marie (Samora) Garcia. Zeke, attended and graduated from Monte Vista High School in Monte Vista, Colorado, and practiced many trades throughout his short life, one probably most favorite being a Blaster for PSC out of Pueblo, Colorado, where he made many...

Jun 8, 2022

Ardell E. Versaw, who was loved by many, went home to be forever with the Lord Jesus on June 8, 2022, 10 days shy of his 95th birthday. Son of H.E. Versaw and Florence Holland Versaw, he was born at home because on June 18th, 1927, the Rio Grande River was flooded from the railroad tracks in...

Jun 3, 2022

James Larry Mitchell 79, of South fork Colorado, passed away on June 3rd, 2022, with his loving wife by his side.

James was born March 5, 1943, in Corsicana TX born to W.B. and Geneva Mitchell. James entered into the Air Force in 1962 and retired in 1992, earning the rank Chief Master Sergeant.

James...

May 28, 2022

Linda Marcelina Salazar 80, Monte Vista, CO passed away on May 28, 2022, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on May 17, 1942, in Denver, CO to Antonia Rodriguez. Linda enjoyed baking bread, gossiping, watching WWE, playing Bingo, and especially loved spending time with her family around the dinner table. Linda is loved and...

May 26, 2022

John Rhoads 78, Alamosa, Co, passed away on May 26, 2022, at San Luis Valley Health. Born on March 6, 1944, in Raton NM to Ed and Judy Rhoads. As a young man, John worked in New Mexico Ranches as a Cowboy and would rodeo on the weekend, which is how he met his wife Karen (Smith) Rhoads in...

May 24, 2022

Dora Jean Orvis 67, of Saguache, Co passed away on May 24, 2022. Cremation was chosen and celebration of life will be announced at a later date.

May 22, 2022

Thomas Joseph Quinn, 86, gained his wings May 22, 2022. Tom was born June 2,1935 to Joseph and Sophie Quinn. He served in the US Army Reserves; his passion was helping people. After this Tom went to the monastery. His calling was to become a priest, and to preach the word of God. Thomas was ordained Sep 7,1969. Father...

May 10, 2022

Terry A. Larson, 87, of Creede, CO., passed away on May 10th, 2022, at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Terry was born on March 1, 1935, to Harry and Mary Larson in Creede, CO. After graduating

from Creede High School in 1953, he attended Trinidad State before joining the Navy.

Terry...

May 7, 2022

Joseph Juan Estrada, 24, was called by the lord unexpectedly on Saturday May 7th, 2022. Joseph was born on April 22nd, 1998, in Alamosa to Yolanda Estrada (Scott Mondragon) and Jose Rodriguez.

Joseph was an exceptional man. He loved his family, his sports and swimming. He was a quiet person but had a fun-loving personality

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May 2, 2022

Charlotte L. Fuchs, 80, of Del Norte, Colorado went home to be with her Lord and Savior on May 2, 2022. She was born on March 31, 1942, to Joe and Fern (Richardson) McMillan in Twin Falls, Idaho. At the age of one, the family moved to Walden, Colorado and lived there for 15 years. In 1957, they again...

Apr 29, 2022

Dwight Edward Campbell 56, of Center, Co. Passed away on April 29, 2022. Cremation was chosen and a full obituary with service information to follow.

Apr 16, 2022

Darlene Daniels

Monday, June 25, 1951-Saturday April 16, 2022

Longtime Sanford resident Darlene Daniels, 70, passed away peacefully at her home with family around her on Saturday, April 16, 2022. On June 25, 1951, she was born in Alamosa Colorado to James and Donna Morgan Daniels. She graduated from Sanford High School in 1969 and...

Apr 15, 2022

Robert Barry Walker 55, of Monte Vista, CO, Passed away on April 15, 2022. Cremation was chosen and a full obituary with service information to follow.

Apr 10, 2022

Born in Taos, New Mexico, January 10, 1930, and he took his final breath on April 10, 2022.

George lived his life to the fullest. Although very young he helped his grandfather make and deliver bootleg whiskey to various places in the San Luis Valley, during the prohibition. Then he started working in the silver,...

Apr 2, 2022

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Alejandro R. 'Alex' Cisneros, 86, of Lawrence, KS Passed away on April 2, 2022

Alex was born October 30, 1935, in San Miguel, New Mexico. The son of Jose and Fedelina Archuleta Cisneros. He was a roofer and owned and operated Water Guard Roofing. In his spare time, he enjoyed fishing Camping and Family...

Mar 26, 2022

Iebri Payan, age 60 of Grand Junction, CO, passed away on Saturday, March 26, 2022. Iebri was born on May 23, 1961, in Alamosa, CO. He attended Marsh School through grade 4, Bill Metz Elementary grades 5-6, and Monte Vista High School through grade 10. He was a former Healthcare Maintenance Worker and enjoyed reading...