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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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