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.
James Larry Mitchell
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...
Linda Marcelina Salazar
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...
John H. Rhoads
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...
Dora Jean Orvis
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.
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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