Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Monte Vista, CO
The obituaries in the Monte Vista, CO area reflect the region's diverse population, featuring individuals from a variety of ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds. Some were pioneers in their fields, while others dedicated their lives to community service or philanthropy. Their stories serve as a reminder of the richness and complexity Monte Vista, Colorado's history and identity.
Thomas Joseph Quinn
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...
Terry A. Larson
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...
Joseph Juan Estrada
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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Charlotte Lavonne Fuchs
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...
Dwight Edward Campbell
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.
Darlene Daniels, 70
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...
Robert Barry Walker
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.
George Harry Mcdonald "Buster", 92
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,...
Alejandro R. ‘Alex’ Cisneros
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...
Iebri Payan, 60
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...
Katherine B. Canaly
Mar 22, 2022
Katherine B. Canaly 95, Creston, CO passed away at home on March 22, 2022. Cremation was chosen and Celebration of Life will be held in Cleveland, OH.
James D. Davis
Mar 3, 2022
James D. Davis 99 of Creede, Colorado passed away on March 3, 2022, at the Colorado State Veterans Center in Monte Vista, Colorado. Burial will be at Dallas Fort Worth National Cemetery in Dallas, Texas.
Phillip Eugene Leggitt
Feb 15, 2022
Phillip Eugene Leggitt passed away on February 15, 2022, at Memorial Central Hospital in Colorado Springs, Colorado. He was born on August 27, 1941, in Crestone, Colorado, the middle child of sixteen children born to Parley and Genevieve Leggitt. Phil moved to Creede in 1950 with his family and attended Creede schools and graduated from Creede High School in...
Rory Dwight Mcclellan
Feb 10, 2022
Rory Dwight McClellan, 65, of Monte Vista, passed away at home on February 10, 2022.
Rory enjoyed the simple things in life. He loved camping, riding horses, hunting, fishing, hot rod cars, snowmobiling, his family, and an occasional beer.
"A person is mortal but love for them has no end. Though a loved one may...
Rita Juanell (Shafer) Willis
Feb 5, 2022
Rita Jaunell Shafer Willis age 91, passed away on February 5,2022, in Colorado Springs. Rita was born on April 20th,1930, in Brownwood Texas to Bernie and Mildred Shafer. Rita was a mother, a grandmother and great grandmother and most of all a caregiver all her life.
At 9 years of age, she took care of her mother...
Rey Sisneros
Jan 28, 2022
Rey Simon Sisneros, age 62, passed away too soon on January 28, 2022 in Colorado Springs, Colorado after complications from an illness. He was born on February 18, 1959 in Espanola, New Mexico to Simon Sisneros and Corine Sisneros.
Preceding Rey in death is wife; Susan Sisneros, brothers; "Eppie" Jose Sisneros and Joe Lee Sisneros.
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Zie'Ree Adonis Lorenzo Banner
Jan 27, 2022
Zie'Ree Adonis Lorenzo Banner was born on October 24, 2021 and met the eyes of Jesus a short three months after, on January 27, 2022. Since the day he was born he always had a beautiful smile. He would even giggle in his sleep.
Zie'Ree was the son of Allen Ziere Banner of Killeen, Tx and Deidrah...
Lisa Marie Bernice Renner-Bernal
Jan 22, 2022
On January 22, 2022, Lisa Marie Bernice Renner-Bernal entered into the gates of heaven. Lisa was born May 6, 1976, in Pueblo Colorado, the daughter of Jacob Renner and Antonia Romero.
Lisa attended school in Del Norte and Monte Vista, Colorado and graduated high school from The Delta Center in 1995. After graduation she received her CACH...
James Cuvier Jones
Jan 19, 2022
Lifelong Hooper resident, James Cuvier Jones, entered God's glory on January 19, 2022. He was 95 years old.
Jim's grandfather, Dr. Thomas Jefferson Jones settled in Hooper, CO in 1914 to establish his medical practice. Dr. Jones's son, Cuvier Holland Jones, married Grace Rosella Meyer, and Cuvier started to farm in 1925. They had three sons: James...
Perry J. Dicamillo
Jan 19, 2022
Perry J. DiCamillo 62, Monte Vista, CO passed away at his home, January 19, 2022. He was born February 8, 1959, to Joseph H. DiCamillo and Grace Smith DiCamillo.
He is survived by his spouse; Joy DiCamillo, son; Joseph (Jenny) DiCamillo, brothers; Jerry (Doris) DiCamillo and Jeff (Paula) DiCamillo, grandchildren; Perry, Gracie, Alden, and Henry. He was...
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