He was born in Monte Vista, Colo., on June 24, 1926, to Willie Jennings Myers and Edith Betty Gibson Myers. more, Tillie Gonzales Velasquez was born June 15, 1925, in Los Valdeses, Colo. She passed away on May 24, 2021, in Walla Walla, Wash., three weeks shy of her 96th birthday. Mike passed away Aug. 18, 2022, in Westminster, Colo. She was a wonderful person who touched many lives. Mike also served as past president and was an active board member of the San Luis Valley Rural Electric Co-op for 20 years. He is survived by his 3 daughters, Donna Benson, Tacoma, Wa, Barbara (Don) Friese, Bradenton, FL, and Nancy (Jim) Downs Palmer AK. In honor of this migration, the town holds the Monte Vista Crane Festival. A Memorial Service will be held in his honor on Sunday July 7, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. in Creede, CO at the Ed Hargraves Ballfield at 1190 Main Street, Creede CO 81130. Royce grew up in the Bowen Community south of Monte Vista and graduated from Monte Vista High School in 1949. more, Ulysses, Pa., resident Mike Garnett passed away Dec. 26, 2021, in Coudersport, Pa., at the age of 67. more, Rory Dwight McClellan, 65, of Monte Vista, passed away at home on Feb. 10, 2022. more, On Feb. 2, 2022, Sandra Kay Rose beat her fight with multiple sclerosis after 33 years. Growing up in rural Colorado, there were always things to do, and she played with her brothers and sister. more, Longtime Monte Vista resident Ken G. Bunky Arnett, 81, died July 17, 2021 at the San Luis Care Center in Alamosa. more, Alice Medina was laid to rest July 9, 2021. He was 62. more, Norah Grace Dooley Korn was born to Alma Lucile Wintz and John Loran Dooley on Dec. 14, 1932, in Creede, Colo., and passed away Nov. 17, 2021, at her home in Kalispell, Mont. more, Kathryn Jane Prins, or Kate as she was known to her family and friends, passed away on Nov. 26, 2021, at the age of 67. more, On Dec. 7, 2021, Austin Fernando (Ford) Romero entered the gates of heaven. Robert (Bob) Wadleigh 93, died Aug 3, 2019 in his daughter's home in Florida. Madeline was born May 7, 1934, in Friars Point, Miss., to Josephine (Sorce) and Dominick LaVene. more, Allen J. Hosselkus (AJ) was born Jan. 5, 1929, to the parents of Allen J. Hosselkus and Margaret M. Hosselkus in Creede, Colo. AJ passed away on Oct. 13, 2021, at the Homelake Veterans Center. more, Greg Allen Peterson was born Feb. 3, 1963, and died Oct. 2, 2021, from complications with COVID-19 Pneumonia. 2023 News Media Corporation. It is a bittersweet reminder of all we've lost, but it can also help us to remember all we enjoyed while they were alive. Find an obituary, get service details, leave condolence messages or send flowers or gifts Loretta was raised by her grandmother in Colorado Springs and graduated from William Palmer High School in 1960. more, DODGE CITY Linda Sue (Drake) Hessman, 76, died Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, at Penrose-Saint Francis Hospital, Colorado Springs, Colo. more, Passed away unexpectedly on Nov. 30, 2022. in Civil Engineering. He graduated high school in 1955 (Hooper, Colo.) and went into the US Navy right after graduation. more, Merv Self, a life-long resident of Monte Vista, passed away in the Del Norte Hospital on July 28, 2022, at the age of 85. more, Evelyn Evie Underwood was born on Jan. 14, 1948, to Duane Underwood and Lillian Falk Underwood in Del Norte. WebMonte Vista obituaries include personal information on the character of the deceased and the accomplishments to his/her name. You can search by first or last name, state and publication date. Gordon was born during the Great Depression, which might help explain his frugality, tendency to hold on to things, gather lots of stuff, and frequent thrift stores. more, Del Norte resident Ethel Louise Dixon, 75, passed away on July 31, 2021. He was a very outgoing person and loved family, friends and most importantly his three beautiful children. There are many flower gardens around the country that have at least one flower that originated from one of her gardens. She and her sister, Delores (League) Campbell spent their childhood living and working together on the family farm in western Nebraska, finding joy together in the lean years of the Great Depression. more, Daryl Lee Vanderpool, 76, a longtime resident of Monte Vista, Colo., known for his friendly personality, playful sense of humor and the gift of gab, died May 26, 2022, in Pueblo, Colo., after a lengthy battle with COPD. more, James Larry Mitchell, 79, of South Fork, Colo., passed away on June 3rd, 2022, with his loving wife by his side. more, Gregory Allen Aden, a longtime resident of Houston, New Braunfels and Lake McQueeney, passed away Friday, May 13, at the age of 80. more, Monte Vista resident Beverly J. Vitale, 83, died peacefully on May 4, 2022, at the Monte Vista Estates Nursing Home in Monte Vista. Search Monte Vista obituaries and condolences, hosted by Echovita.com. February 3, 2023 Brown and Nina (Hostetter) Brown. more, Lena Sue "Susie" McCown Crabtree of Del Norte, Colo., formerly of Allenspark, Colo., passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by loved ones on Oct. 30, 2022, at the age of 67, after a hard-fought battle with cancer. more, Ernest Floyd Tempfel, 82, of Warsaw, Mo., passed away Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2022, at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia. more, Ralph Jerald Jerry Post Passed away April 15, 2020, of complications from COVID. Angel will always be remembered for In Lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Red Cross. She was born on Jan. 1, 1942, to Harold and Wilma Atha in Del Norte, Colo. more, Clarence Gordon (Butch) Hammel, 78, of Saguache, Colo., passed away on May 23, 2021, at his home, surrounded by family. He is survived by his loving wife and soulmate of 54 years Dee of Monte Vista, Colorado, His son Ron Jr. and his wife Tonya of Tucson, Arizona. He and his twin brother were born in Kilgore, Texas on April 6, 1940 to Chester and Rosabella Kirch Kimberling. more, Berdena Elaine Clark was born on October 16, 1928 in Grinnell, Iowa to Edward and Minnie Lincoln. more, LOWRY A quiet and unassuming man with countless talents and abilities, who only recently moved to South Dakota, left this life March 1 and will be sorely missed and cherished always by his loving wife and four children. more, Beloved Son, Father, Brother, Spouse, Uncle, and friend, Ryan Mark Stuebs, Nibbs," age 44, died by his own hand tragically, early the morning of March 1, 2021. more, San Luis Valley resident Rebecca Kay Aultman, 66, died March 6, 2021 at the Conejos County Hospital in La Jara. more, Lifelong San Luis Valley resident Donna Marie Stoeber, 86, died Feb. 15, 2021, at the River Valley Inn Nursing Home in Del Norte. more, Michael Joseph Fuchs, the fourth son of Hugh and Margaret Fuchs, passed away Jan. 30, 2021, at Rio Grande Hospital. more, Dorothy Ann Cochran, 87, formerly of Monte Vista, Colo., passed away on Feb. 3, 2021, in Colorado Springs of natural causes after a three-year degenerative illness. more. All Rights Reserved. Born in Hereford, Texas, and raised in Colorados San Luis Valley with a family of seven brothers and sisters, Dave was known for his humor, a smile that could light up a room, and an exceptional sense of kindness. She was born on March 13, 1934 in Denver, Colo. She was raised by Otto and Hattie May (Cole) Terry. more, South Fork resident Loretta Irene Ehardt, 80, passed away on Dec. 10, 2022. He was born November 10, 1958 in Evanston, IL to Bob and Mardy Rierson. Brown and Nina (Hostetter) Brown. more, Donald Lee Howard was born in Fort Collins, Colo., on Aug. 11, 1960, to John Howard and Sandra Strickland Howard. Peggy was born in Fulton, Mo., on Dec. 26, 1955, to Barbara Gum Books and Maurice Tate Books. more, Arthur Palmer Kraft, 90, of Banning, Calif., died peacefully at home from complication from dementia with family by his side. WebObituary Send Condolences Upgrade Memory Book Sign Memory Book Record An Audio Memory Light A Candle Sympathy Flowers Isabelle was born on March 14, 1929 and Kathy went to her forever home with Jesus on Dec. 14 of 2022; her loving children, Angela and Jason Boylen by her side. more, Jean Ann Consaul (Meyer), age 39, of Center, Colo., passed away Friday, Dec. 23, 2022. more, Passed away unexpectedly on Nov. 30, 2022. She was the oldest of six children to Howard and Dorothy Hart of Monte Vista, Colorado. MOHAWK - R. Dale Bingham, age 69, of Mohawk, TN, passed away on Saturday, February 25, 2023 at the Johnson City Medical Center. Born June 9, 1943 in Monte Vista, CO, Sharon lived in Center, Alamosa and Aurora Colorado and worked at Adams State College, for the State of Colorado, for the National Cattlemens Beef Association and Cattle Fax until retirement. The Oklahoma Row tower, one of the last remaining hotel structures at the historic resort town of Monte Ne, stood for over 100 years -- until Tuesday. Write your message of sympathy today. He was born on June 30, 1932, in Del Norte, Colorado to Alexander MacGreggor and Ruth Marie (Samuels) Colville. more, Jose Vivian Lujan, 73, a 51-year resident of Las Vegas, Nev., passed away July 19, 2021. She was born on Nov. 20, 1955, in San Francisco, Calif., to Albert and Juanita (Marquez) LeBlanc. more, On Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, our ray of sunshine, Cathryn Ann Mallow stepped through heaven's gates at the age of 54. He was involved in the Colorado Cattlemans Association as well as the Colorado Outfitters Association. The sixth-born of eight children to Orville Chapman and Helen Myers Chapman, he was raised in South Fork and graduated from Del Norte High School in 1970, following which he earned his Associates Degree in Mechanics from Trinidad State Junior College in 1972. more, Last fall the San Luis Valley chapter of Rocky Mountain Farmers Union (RMFU) elected officers, and they have come out of the gate in 2022 excited to get back together. He was born in Monte Vista, Colo., on July 17, 1956, to Donald Donnie Goad and Ruth Kell Goad. Web205 State Avenue Alamosa, CO 81101 Phone: (719) 589-4271 | Fax: (719) 589-4381 Rogers Family Mortuary in Monte Vista 404 Morris Street Monte Vista, CO 81144 Phone: (719) 852-3400 | Fax: (719) 852-5748 Rogers Family Mortuary in Manassa 205 North Third Street Manassa, CO 81141 Phone: (719) 843-5514 | Fax: (719) 589-4381 Clifford was born on Feb. 7, 1968, in Monte Vista, where he was raised, and graduated from Monte Vista High School in 1986. WebObituary & Funeral Services Search. Covering top stories, classifieds, entertainment, school sports, event calendar, real estate, vacation rentals and public announcement Becky enjoyed reading, doing word searches, listening to Gospel and Bluegrass music, going to Church and traveling around Colorado with her husband of 48 years. Donald was a loving son, brother and Father. She was born May 7, 1934, to Robert and Ray Sproul of Eldorado, Texas. Obituaries High Schools Colleges Newspapers Funeral Homes Local obituaries for Monte Vista, Colorado 35 Results Wednesday, December 28, 2022 Add MOHAWK - R. Dale Bingham, age 69, of Mohawk, TN, passed away on Saturday, February 25, 2023 at the Johnson City Medical Center. Arrangements in care of Strohmayers Funeral Home. Born in Childress, Texas, Don eventually made his way to Del Norte, Colo., in 1979 with the love of his life, Sally, by his side. He studied business and economics before trying his hand on the family farm and finding his passion. If so inclined, donations to the United Methodist Church of Monte Vista or the Center Kiwanis Club would be greatly appreciated. Mark William Wetherill, son of Hank and Joy Nichols and Clayton Wetherill, was 50 years old when he left this world to enter the next one on Aug. 11, 2022. more, Clifford Andrew Pearcy, dearly beloved son, brother, nephew and uncle, died on Jan. 5, 2023, at the age of 54. He was born on March 19, 1957, in Monte Vista, Colo., to Preston and Irma (Cox) Aldridge. more, Center resident Debbie Garcia, 62, passed away on Nov. 25, 2021. He was born on Feb. 17, 1925, in Salina, Kan. to George W. and Margaret D. (Braddock) Morgan. more, Madeline LaVene Otts passed away on Oct. 24, 2021. One year later, her dream of raising a family on a farm began with the birth of their son followed by three daughters over the next seven years. Arthur Frank Medina Obituary It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Arthur Frank Medina (Monte Vista, Colorado), who passed away on February Obituary. WebMonte Vista resident Carolyn Lou Kimball, 93, passed away on Jan. 6, 2023. He was predeceased by : his parents, Vicente Medina and Cecelia Archuleta; his son Anthony Medina; and his siblings, Charlotte, Teddy, Sammy, Sofia, Lillian and Lucy. Liliith Hope Atencio, precious baby girl of Crystal Lopez and Antonio Atencio passed away on August 24, 2019 at San Luis Valley Health. Mikes generosity of spirit, keen sense of humor and quiet strength were an inspiration to all who knew him. He graduated from Center High School in 1972. more, Donald Eugene Collins died on Nov. 30, 2022, at age 85, after a gradual decline following challenges with chronic kidney disease. Happy Trails: Dodge the mud and enjoy Garden of the Gods on this urban path LeeAnn Johnston. He lived in Saguache and Moffat most of his life. Over her MONTE VISTA, CO 2 DAYS AGO He was born on July 5, 1938, in Center, Colo., to Kelley H. and Margaret M. (Sawaya) Skeff. more, Born in Taos, New Mexico, Jan. 10, 1930, and he took his final breath on April 10, 2022. more, Carolyn Jean Gray (Prentice), 71, passed away at her home on April 4, 2022, from a long battle with cancer. Donald was very successful with his life obtaining a college degree and working as a nurse. He was born in Louisiana in 1938 to Thomas W. Ivey and Beulah Kirkpatrick Ivey. more, Monday, June 27, 2022, Virginia Sue Giles Henderson passed into the arms of Jesus. more, Phyllis Roberta (League) Brown passed away peacefully, surrounded in heart and spirit by her beloved family in Alamosa on June 1, 2022, the day before her 91st birthday. He was 74 years old. more, Rory Dwight McClellan, 65, of Monte Vista, passed away at home on Feb. 10, 2022. more, Ulysses, Pa., resident Mike Garnett passed away Dec. 26, 2021, in Coudersport, Pa., at the age of 67. more, San Luis Valley native, Royce Rodney Reinhardt, 90, passed away on Feb. 7, 2022, in Grand Junction, Colo. Norma is survived by husband Robert (Bob) Myers, and children Myrna Patterson, of Albuquerque, NM, Shary (Dave) Furukawa of Alamosa, CO, Myron (Jennifer) Myers of Monte Vista, CO, Ric (Diane) Myers of Monte Vista, CO and Dale (Janice) Myers of Monte Vista, CO. Grandchildren: Jennifer Patterson, Alicia (Bryan) Vigil, Becky (Nick) Baca, Tiffany (Dan) Carson, Curt (Annie) Furukawa, Courtney Furukawa, JD (Audra) Myers, Denton (Jessie) Myers, Craig (Stephanie) Myers, Kelli (Michael) Jennings, Scott (Erin Rose) Myers, Twenty Great-Grandchildren and Three Great-great-Grandchildren. He was the third of seven children. Funeral arrangement under the care ofRogers Family Mortuary, St. Joseph Catholic Church 425 Batterson St, Monte Vista, CO 81144, Monte Vista Cemetery County Rd W, Colorado. Full service funeral home serving all faiths throughout the entire San Luis Valley in Southern Colorado. Island attire encouraged! Created by a team of award-winning web developers and designers lead by a funeral professional with over 25 years of experience, the Book of Memories is intended to provide your family with a permanent place to pay tribute to your loved one. She lived with her husband, Michael Dale Blenden, in Del Norte, Colo. She had moved back to Arkansas and lived in Tennessee for a few years, before returning to Colorado. more, Long-time resident of Monte Vista, Jane F. David, 97, passed away Nov. 5, 2021, at her home in Monte Vista, following a lengthy illness. more, Alva William Hibbs was born in Monte Vista, Colo., on Aug. 10, 1942. 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