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        <title>Clara Marie Candelaria</title>
        <description>Memorial services for Cortez resident Clara Marie Candelaria were held at 1 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 18, at the Ertel Memorial Chapel. The Rev. Brett Dunstan officiated. Clara was born on Jan. 6, 1928, in Glenco, Colorado, to Remigio and Lucy...</description>
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        <content:encoded><![CDATA[Memorial services for Cortez resident Clara Marie Candelaria were held at 1 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 18, at the Ertel Memorial Chapel. The Rev. Brett Dunstan officiated. Clara was born on Jan. 6, 1928, in Glenco, Colorado, to Remigio and Lucy (Romero) Chavez. She passed away on Sunday, Sept. 14, 2014, at Valley Inn Nursing Home at the age of 86. Clara, whose name on her birth certificate reads Maria Clarita Chavez, went to school in Mancos, Colorado. She graduated from the eigth grade in 1943, and attended a couple years of high school. After WWII, she met a handsome young man at a wedding dance. That man would become her husband, Raymond Candelaria. They lived in Cortez, where Remigio and Yvonne were born. They moved to Salt Lake City, where Connie and Donna joined the family. Raymond worked for Cudahay, but didn't like being outdoors, so back to Cortez they went. Paul was born in Cortez in 1959. Raymond worked for the Natural Gas Co. in Cortez for over 30 years. Clara was a homemaker and then went to work at Southwest Memorial Hospital as a nurse's aide; later becoming a ward clerk working there for over 15 years. They both worked very hard for the American Legion and Legion Auxiliary. Clara was a lifelong reader, who shared that interest with her children, who all love to read. "When we were going through her books, we found three copies of John Grisham's Sycamore Row. Everyone had sent her a copy not knowing the other one had sent it to her, too." She loved to embroider, as well as enjoyed traveling, and went to see all 11 grandchildren when they were born; traveling from Alaska, Wyoming, Texas and Kansas to welcome the new babies to this family. During her last years, she was a resident at the Valley Inn Nursing Home in Mancos. She loved all of the activities, trips and bingo that were made available to her there. She was a killer bingo player and was loved by everyone at the home. Clara will be dearly missed by all that knew and loved her. Surviving Clara are her children, Yvonne Candelaria of Cortez; Connie Klingler and husband, Kirk, of Gillette, Wyoming, Donna Wallace and husband, Jerry, of Bishop, Texas, Paul Candelaria of Gillette, Wyoming, and Michelle Dunstan and husband, Brett, of Boise, Idaho; 11 grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild; and siblings, Faye Archibeque, Virgie Nickerson, Benny Chavez, Eleanor Reding, Mary Lou Mortenson and Bobby Chavez. Preceding her in death were her parents; her husband, Raymond Candelaria; a son, Remigio Candelaria; and her siblings, Celina Lynch, Helen Bridgeforth and Fred Chavez. Services are under the direction of Ertel Funeral Home. To send condolences, log on to www.ertelfuneralhome.com and click on the obituary section.]]></content:encoded>
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        <title>Loretta Anita Sena</title>
        <description>Sena Memorial Mass services for lifelong Cortez resident, Loretta Anita Sena were held at 12 p.m. on Monday, September 1 at St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church. Reverend Pat Valdez, C.R. officiated. A rosary was held at 6:30 p.m. Sunday evening...</description>
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        <content:encoded><![CDATA[Sena Memorial Mass services for lifelong Cortez resident, Loretta Anita Sena were held at 12 p.m. on Monday, September 1 at St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church. Reverend Pat Valdez, C.R. officiated. A rosary was held at 6:30 p.m. Sunday evening at St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church. Anita was born on June 19, 1948 in Cortez, to Mary and Ernesto Sena. Anita was a loving Mother, sister and friend. She married Adolpho Valdez in 1965 and the couple had six children together. Loretta Anita Sena, age 66, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on August 29, 2014 in Cortez. Anita is survived by her brother, Robert Sena and wife, Erma of Grand Forks, N.D.; sister, Terry Sena of Mancos; daughter, Lauri Sanchez and husband, Elias of Casa Grande, Ariz.; son, Steven Valdez of Montgomery, Ala.; son, Michael Valdez of Mancos; son, Anthony Valdez and wife, Nikki; son, Joel Valdez and wife, Jennifer of Montgomery, Ala.; and daughter, Lucia Bueno-Valdez and husband, Lazaro of Cortez. She is preceded in death by her parents Mary and Ernesto Sena. She enjoyed spending time with family, friends and raising her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Her family and friends will always remember her as a kind loving companionate person. The family would like to thank our entire family and friends who helped us enjoy the last days of her life and especially Montezuma Hospice for their wonderful service. Memorial contributions can be made at Four Corners Community Bank in the name of Loretta Anita Sena. Arrangements are being made through Ertel Funeral Home. For further information or to send condolences, log on to www.ertelfuneralhome.com and click on the obituary section.]]></content:encoded>
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        <title>Tamsie Ann Cooper</title>
        <description>Cooper Tamsie Ann Cooper, adventurer and mentor, caring and thoughtful therapist, and a crusader for all animals, passed away Aug. 8, 2014, at her desert home in Tubac, Ariz. She was 67. Tamsie was born Nov. 23,1946, in Birmingham, Ala....</description>
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        <content:encoded><![CDATA[Cooper Tamsie Ann Cooper, adventurer and mentor, caring and thoughtful therapist, and a crusader for all animals, passed away Aug. 8, 2014, at her desert home in Tubac, Ariz. She was 67. Tamsie was born Nov. 23,1946, in Birmingham, Ala. During her life, she worked as an administrator/social worker for the Girl Scouts of America; a Planned Parenthood developer and social worker; a biologist at the University of Utah; a self employed social worker in Salt Lake City; and a social worker for a state-funded program for victims of domestic violence in southeastern Utah. She received her master's degree in social work from the University of Tennessee and her doctorate in ecology and evolutionary biology from the University of Arizona. In addition to her professional achievements, she accomplished most of the items on her personal "bucket list." These included numerous river trips, skiing, sailing, horse riding, carriage driving competition, fly fishing, hiking throughout the southwest in search of Indian ruins and petroglyphs, owning and piloting her own plane, and lovingly working three ranches - in Heber City, Utah, Amado, Ariz., and Mancos, Colo. She lived her adult life fully on her terms. Tamsie was preceded in death by her mother, Mary Cooper; her father, Coy Cooper; and her brother, Kenneth Cooper. She is survived by her partner of 24 years, Lenore Becker; her beloved aunts Elaire Fletcher and Ann Cooper; and her cousins Susan Smith, Kenneth Fletcher, Madeline Bennett, Terry Coker, Tim Cooper, Lisa Rakes, Michelle Schultz, Mark Cooper, and Terry Cooper, along with their children and grandchildren. Tamsie's ashes will be spread on a hillside in Colorado overlooking Mesa Verde and the La Plata (San Juan) mountains on a warm day with a very blue sky. There she will join her cherished Morgan horse, Shady Lady - known as the "Cadillac of all horses" - and her well-loved Newfoundland dogs and several cats. There will be a western barbecue and trail ride honoring Tamsie in Mancos,Colo. In lieu of flowers please consider making a donation in Tamsie's name to your favorite pet or horse rescue organization.]]></content:encoded>
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        <title>Jo Anne (Reynolds) Carter</title>
        <description>Carter Jo Anne (Reynolds) Carter was born Oct. 10, 1933, to Speck (Virgil) and Ivy Reynolds in Great Falls, Mont. She passed away at the age of 80 on July 19, 2014 in Mancos, Colo., at Valley Inn Nursing Home....</description>
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        <content:encoded><![CDATA[Carter Jo Anne (Reynolds) Carter was born Oct. 10, 1933, to Speck (Virgil) and Ivy Reynolds in Great Falls, Mont. She passed away at the age of 80 on July 19, 2014 in Mancos, Colo., at Valley Inn Nursing Home. Jo loved her family, animals and cooking. If she wasn't feeding or tending to her many "critters" she was either cooking or poring over one of her many cookbooks that she loved reading. Jo spent many years working in the Texas school district. Her gift was working with special-needs children and making a difference in their lives. Jo lived in many places throughout her life leaving an impact on those who came to know her, she will be greatly missed. Jo was proceeded in death by her sister, Mel Bland; her infant son, Steven Hager; daughter, Susan (Hager) Greer; both of her parents and her husband, Otis Glenn Carter. She is survived by her two sisters and their husbands, Lou and Alvin Springmeyer, Mary and Joe Mahaffey; two sons, Rodger and Sam Hager; daughters, Sheila (Hager) Porter and her husband, Norman; Paula (Hager) Ibos; her step children, Frank Carter and April (Carter) Frank. Jo also leaves behind 16 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren along with many nieces, nephews and friends. Arrangements are being handled under the direction of Sunset Mesa Funeral Directors (970) 240-9870.]]></content:encoded>
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        <title>Verna Jane Yeomans</title>
        <description>Yeomans Celebration of life services for lifelong Mancos resident, Verna Jane Yeomans were held at Jane’s home 217 S. Walnut Street in Mancos on Sunday, July 27th at 2 p.m. Jane was born on May 21, 1924 in Mancos, to...</description>
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        <content:encoded><![CDATA[Yeomans Celebration of life services for lifelong Mancos resident, Verna Jane Yeomans were held at Jane's home 217 S. Walnut Street in Mancos on Sunday, July 27th at 2 p.m. Jane was born on May 21, 1924 in Mancos, to Ralph Haralson and Florence Edith (Anderson) Weaver the youngest of 10 children. She was raised in Mancos and graduated from Mancos High School in 1942. She passed away on Wednesday, July 9, 2014, at her home in Mancos at the age of 90. On May 10, 1943 Jane married Wilfred "Fred" George Yeomans. Fred was still in the Army, and they moved to California, where their seven children were born. When Fred passed away in 1967, Jane moved back to Mancos where she raised her four youngest children. She graduated from the Vo-Tech School with a beautician degree and worked as a beautician for a few years. For many years after that she worked at the Mancos Drug Store until she retired. Attending her children's and grandchildren's basketball games and other events were moments she just loved. Spending time in her yard and gardening were favorite pastimes as well. Jane adored her dog Chico. She was known as an excellent cook and seamstress. Surviving Jane are her children, Freda Yeomans-Clay and husband, Robbie of Kauai, Hawaii, Richard Yeomans and wife, Cindy of San Ramon, Calif., Jan Yeomans-Schuchman and husband, Steve of Lafayette, Calif., Don Yeomans and wife, Deana of Mancos, Bonnie Miller of Henderson, Nev. and Ron Yeomans and wife, Kelli of Mancos; 10 grandchildren, Meghan Paul and husband, Jordan, Ethan Schuchman and wife, Farhana, Karassa Schaefer and husband, Dan, Brianna Yeomans, Jori Yeomans, Kole Yeomans, Garrett Miller, Haleigh Yeomans, Kaelan Everett and husband, Walter, and Kyle Yeomans and wife, Sarah; as well as 11 great-grandchildren. Preceding Jane in death were her parents, Ralph and Florence Weaver; her husband, Fred Yeomans; son, Bob Yeomans; son-in-law, Ken Miller; and all of her siblings. Arrangements are being made through Ertel Funeral Home. For further information or to send condolences, log on to www.ertelfuneralhome.com and click on the obituary section.]]></content:encoded>
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        <title>Bill Lawson</title>
        <description>Bill was born in Galesburg, Ill. to Ethel and James Lawson in 1934. He was the 5th child born in what would be seven. His dad died while working on the railroad when Bill was around five years of age....</description>
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        <content:encoded><![CDATA[Bill was born in Galesburg, Ill. to Ethel and James Lawson in 1934. He was the 5th child born in what would be seven. His dad died while working on the railroad when Bill was around five years of age. His mom, Ethel, died when he was 13. Dad lived in the YMCA and delivered telegrams and worked on farms till he was 17. Dad was sent to Korea in the Marine Corps at 17. After he returned, he married Donna Ryan. They had twin daughters, Judy Ann and Jean Ann. Bill & Donna divorced after 13 years and Dad moved to Las Vegas, Nev. He spent over 40 years in Vegas and retired from the Las Vegas Hilton. He was married to Nancy Lee for over 32 years. They enjoyed their life together. Nancy died 2 years ago, soon after moving to Colorado. Dad loved Colorado and being with his daughters and son-in-law who he shared many laughs and good times. Dad's grandchildren were very special to him and he was so proud of them. We will miss him forever. He is survived by daughters, Judy Lawson of Dolores, Jean Rushing of Yellow Jacket; son-in-law, Al Rushing of Yellow Jacket; grandchildren, Jeannie Lawson of Santa Fe, N.M., Michael Beasley of Las Vegas, Nev., Kristy Rushing of Galesburg, Ill. and Matthew Rushing of Yellow Jacket. Bill will be joining his mom and dad; his siblings, Hank, Clarice, Kenny, Eileen, Jinny and Marlene; and his wife Nancy in heaven. A private celebration of life will be held at a later date. Arrangements are being made through Ertel Funeral Home. To send condolences, log on to www.ertelfuneralhome.com and click on the obituary section.]]></content:encoded>
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        <title>Verna Jane Yeomans</title>
        <description>Yeomans Celebration of life services for lifelong Mancos resident Verna Jane Yeomans will be held at Jane’s home 217 S. Walnut Street in Mancos on Sunday, July 27, beginning at 2 p.m. Friends and family are welcome to come and...</description>
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        <content:encoded><![CDATA[Yeomans Celebration of life services for lifelong Mancos resident Verna Jane Yeomans will be held at Jane's home 217 S. Walnut Street in Mancos on Sunday, July 27, beginning at 2 p.m. Friends and family are welcome to come and go at their leisure. Jane was born on May 21, 1924, in Mancos, to Ralph Haralson and Florence Edith (Anderson) Weaver the youngest of 10 children. She was raised in Mancos and graduated from Mancos High School in 1942. She passed away on Wednesday, July 9, 2014, at her home in Mancos at the age of 90. On May 10, 1943, Jane married Wilfred "Fred" George Yeomans. Fred was still in the Army, and they moved to California, where their seven children were born. When Fred passed away in 1967, Jane moved back to Mancos, where she raised her four youngest children. She graduated from the Vo-Tech School with a beautician degree and worked as a beautician for a few years. For many years after that she worked at the Mancos Drug Store until she retired. Attending her children's and grandchildren's basketball games and other events were moments she just loved. Spending time in her yard and gardening were favorite pastimes as well. Jane adored her dog Chico. She was known as an excellent cook and seamstress. Surviving Jane are her children, Freda Yeomans-Clay and husband, Robbie of Kauai, Hawaii, Richard Yeomans and wife, Cindy of San Ramon, Calif., Jan Yeomans-Schuchman and husband, Steve of Lafayette, Calif., Don Yeomans and wife, Deana of Mancos, Bonnie Miller of Henderson, Nev. and Ron Yeomans and wife, Kelli of Mancos; 10 grandchildren, Meghan Paul and husband, Jordan, Ethan Schuchman and wife, Farhana, Karassa Schaefer and husband, Dan, Brianna Yeomans, Jori Yeomans, Kole Yeomans, Garrett Miller, Haleigh Yeomans, Kaelan Everett and husband, Walter, and Kyle Yeomans and wife, Sarah; as well as 11 great-grandchildren. Preceding Jane in death were her parents, Ralph and Florence Weaver; her husband, Fred Yeomans; son, Bob Yeomans; son-in-law, Ken Miller; and all of her siblings. Arrangements are being made through Ertel Funeral Home. To send condolences, visit www.ertelfuneralhome.com and click on the obituary section.]]></content:encoded>
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        <title>Klaus Bjorn Brockmann</title>
        <description>Brockmann Area resident Klaus Bjorn Brockmann died Tuesday, June 10, 2014, in Riverside, California. He was 33. The cause of death was a brain injury from a fall caused by a seizure. Mr. Brockmann was born to Keith Daniel Brockmann...</description>
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        <content:encoded><![CDATA[Brockmann Area resident Klaus Bjorn Brockmann died Tuesday, June 10, 2014, in Riverside, California. He was 33. The cause of death was a brain injury from a fall caused by a seizure. Mr. Brockmann was born to Keith Daniel Brockmann and Sara Jane Swift on Nov. 2, 1980, in Castle Rock. He grew up in Parker and Mancos and graduated from Southwest Open School in Cortez in 1999. An avid hitchhiker, Mr. Brockmann traveled and explored New Zealand, Finland, the Caribbean, Canyonlands of Utah, the Weminuche Wilderness of Southwestern Colorado and many other places. He spent a lot of time in Durango and the surrounding areas, his mother said. He explored the United States from the Adirondack Mountains to the Columbia River on foot or via any lucky person who picked him up, according to his family. He hitchhiked to New York City days after the World Trade Center was attacked on Sept. 11, 2001, wanting to help, according to his family. Mr. Brockmann was an outdoors enthusiast and enjoyed skiing, rock and ice climbing, snowboarding, sailing and swimming. He also made aspen furniture and was an outdoor wilderness guide, according to his family. He had an astonishing gift for spacial reasoning and could memorize a map or nautical chart with one quick study, according to his family: "He realized this gift and was never, in all his travels, lost." He also was a jokester, a storyteller and an excellent chef, and had profound gratitude for a higher power, according to his family. "He experienced the world for himself," according to his family. "He made people laugh." Mr. Brockmann is survived by his father, Keith Daniel Brockmann of Arizona; his mother, Sara Jane Swift and stepfather Thomas Allan Bird of Hesperus; his longtime girlfriend, Beth Johanna Mola, of Mancos; brothers Ezekiel Oak Brockmann of Finland and Zachary Thomas Bird of Northern California; and numerous extended family members. A potluck celebration of life will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 19, 2014, at Greenmount Cemetery, 900 Cemetery Road, in Durango. Memorial donations may be made to any alcohol- or drug-rehabilitation program; the Manna Soup Kitchen, 1100 Avenida del Sol; or any homeless shelter.]]></content:encoded>
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        <title>Gertrude Mary Eppich Etchart</title>
        <description>Etchart Gertrude Mary Eppich Etchart died July 4, 2014, in Colorado Springs at age 99. Born in Mancos on March 31, 1915, to John and Mary Eppich, she was the oldest of nine children. She earned her Registered Nursing degree...</description>
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        <content:encoded><![CDATA[Etchart Gertrude Mary Eppich Etchart died July 4, 2014, in Colorado Springs at age 99. Born in Mancos on March 31, 1915, to John and Mary Eppich, she was the oldest of nine children. She earned her Registered Nursing degree from Mercy Hospital in Denver before joining the Veterans Affairs Administration as a psychiatric nurse. She moved to Las Animas in the 1930s to work at the Fort Lyon Veterans Hospital. She retired from the VA after a 33-year career. After retirement, Gertrude moved to Farmington, N.M., in 1975 to be closer to her mother, sisters and brother. In 2009, she moved to Colorado Springs. Gertrude is survived by two sons, Patrick John (Janet Minor) Etchart and Michael Phillip Etchart; a daughter, Jennifer (David Edward) Anderson; two grandsons, Davin Anderson and Danyon Anderson; five granddaughters, Patricia Etchart, Angela Etchart, Rachael Etchart, Carol Etchart and Kajsa (Dan) Novembre; and five great-grandchildren, Andrew Moses, Haley Grace, Rhys Adam and Anniston Hope Novembre, and Findley James Anderson. Burial was at Cedar Grove Cemetery in Mancos on July 9, 2014.]]></content:encoded>
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        <title>Neal Eddy</title>
        <description>Eddy Funeral services for lifelong area resident Neal Eddy will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 12 at the Ertel Memorial Chapel with interment following at the Cortez Cemetery. Neal was born March 30, 1924 in Amarillo, Texas, the...</description>
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        <content:encoded><![CDATA[Eddy Funeral services for lifelong area resident Neal Eddy will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 12 at the Ertel Memorial Chapel with interment following at the Cortez Cemetery. Neal was born March 30, 1924 in Amarillo, Texas, the son of Clifford Neal and Lillian Matilda (Keeter) Eddy. He passed away at home Saturday, July 5, 2014, at the age of 90. Neal and his family moved to Cahone when he was 16. They moved to Mancos, where they owned and ran the Gateway Gas Station. He worked in a uranium mine in Utah and owned an excavation company. In 1949, Neal married Nancy Alexander. They celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary April 1, 2014. Neal loved hunting and fishing, Polka music and boating on the Colorado River and McPhee Lake. He also loved building radio-controlled airplanes, was a master gardener and until recently he loved riding his four-wheeler. Neal and Nancy spent the past eight winters traveling to Bouse, Ariz. Surviving Neal is his beloved wife, Nancy Eddy of Cortez; his son, Jerry Eddy and wife, Oreen; daughter, Susan McAfee and husband, Dr. John McAfee of Carson City, Nev.; his brother, Tim and Marilyn Eddy of Pocatello, Idaho; three grandchildren, Jonathan Eddy of Denver, Andrew Eddy of Phoenix, and Erica McAfee of Reno, Nev. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clifford and Lillian Eddy; his sister, Helen Leonard; brother, Jim Eddy and grandson, Kyle McAfee. The family thanks the doctors and nurses who cared for Neal. He especially loved Dr. Page and her staff. Contributions may be made in Neal's memory to Cortez Elks Lodge No. 1789. Services are under the direction of Ertel Funeral Home. For information, click the obituary section at ertelfuneralhome.com.]]></content:encoded>
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        <description>Virginia Susan “Sue” Weller, 75, of Bozeman, Montana, passed away of lung cancer on Saturday, June 21, 2014. Born in Cortez, Colorado, on Jan. 9, 1939, Sue was the second child of Clare (Wagner) and Wayne Bauer and baby sister...</description>
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        <content:encoded><![CDATA[Virginia Susan "Sue" Weller, 75, of Bozeman, Montana, passed away of lung cancer on Saturday, June 21, 2014. Born in Cortez, Colorado, on Jan. 9, 1939, Sue was the second child of Clare (Wagner) and Wayne Bauer and baby sister to Ann (Bauer) McGregor. Her early years were spent in Southwest Colorado, helping with family chores, spending time outdoors and living a rural kid's life. She often recollected her time living at a ranger station in the Animas Valley north of Durango, Colorado, when her father worked for the Forest Service. In 1957, Sue graduated from Mancos High School and moved to California to work in the travel industry. She returned to Colorado, where she worked as a bookkeeper and lived in a boarding house on Pearl Street in Denver. It was there that she met Gary Weller, whom she married. The couple moved to Idaho Falls, Idaho, where they raised three children. Sue was a strong, independent woman whose integrity and loyalty touched anyone with whom she crossed paths. She enjoyed gardening, quilting, spending time with her schnoodle, Maggie May, and, most of all she enjoyed her children. She will be greatly missed and never forgotten by family and friends. Sue was preceded in death by her parents, Clare (Wagner) and Wayne Bauer; firstborn daughter, Lori; nephew, Martin McGregor; and many uncles and aunts. She is survived by her three children, Paula (Mark) Tedsen of Big Sky; Mark (Kari) Weller of Vancouver, Wash.; and Traci (Kevin Retchless) Weller of Bozeman; sister Anne (James) McGregor; grandchildren, Kacie Anderson, Ed Anderson, Connor Weller, Justin Weller; the father of her children, Gary T. (Annelle) Weller of Rigby, Idaho; nieces Cheryl (Sam) Slack and Michelle McGregor; nephew Michael McGregor and her beloved schnoodle, Maggie Mae. A Rosary Service will be held at 11:30 a.m., and a Memorial Mass will be held at noon on Friday, June 27, 2014, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church. After Memorial Mass, beginning at 2 p.m., the family welcomes friends to celebrate Sue's life and legacy at 15 Prospector Trail, Bozeman, MT 59718. The family would like to thank Bozeman Deaconess Hospice and Dr. Kathryn Borgenicht for their gentle care of Sue. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Holy Rosary Catholic Church Building Fund or to Bozeman Deaconess Hospice. Visit www.yourtribute.com to sign the memory book and extend condolences. Dahl Funeral Chapel in Bozeman made the funeral arrangements. God looked around his garden and found an empty space, then He looked down upon this earth and saw your tired face. He put His arms around you and lifted you to rest. God's garden must be beautiful, He only takes the best. Mom, you will always be in our loving thoughts and forever in our hearts.]]></content:encoded>
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        <description>Schmitteldu1-i-syn Memorial services for Mancos resident Brianna Lynn Schmittel will be held at 6 p.m. Friday, June 27, at Boyle Park in Mancos. On April 22nd of 1992, the Schmittel family was blessed with a beautiful brown-eyed little girl. Brianna...</description>
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        <content:encoded><![CDATA[Schmitteldu1-i-syn Memorial services for Mancos resident Brianna Lynn Schmittel will be held at 6 p.m. Friday, June 27, at Boyle Park in Mancos. On April 22nd of 1992, the Schmittel family was blessed with a beautiful brown-eyed little girl. Brianna Lynn Schmittel was busy from the start, always on the go. From the time Bri was around 2 years old, she could be spotted on a stage wearing her little white clogging shoes. Since Bri loved to dance, she soon enrolled in 4-H. While in 4-H, Bri learned to crochet, leather-work, decorate clothing, bake and most important, decorate her beautiful cakes. For most people this would have been enough, but not for Brianna. She would move on to Girl Scouts. From Girl Scouts, she would enroll in Rainbow Girls, where she would go on to claim the highest esteem she could get. Bri became a Grand Worthy Adviser, while studying and testing her way through the aikido belts. She completed high school in only three years in order to get a jump on her goal of becoming a lawyer. Brianna left for her first year of college at UNM just a quick couple of weeks after her high school graduation ceremony. Bri decided at the end of that year to return to Fort Lewis College. She confidently maintained her honors status at FLC. During this last year, she found a new zest for life. That zest came from her 883 Harley-Davidson Sportster, "Betty." Betty brought Bri together with a new group known as the Hardly Angels. While in this group she became an avid stunt rider. Many of you may have watched her perform during these events. Bri and "Betty" also took on the world of pin-up modeling. They could sometimes be seen conquering this together, other times separately, but nevertheless, Bri left her high heel print in this world, like she did with anything else she touched even just briefly. Anything that Brianna did, she jumped into with both feet (most of the time stiletto-clad feet) at once. Bri loved life and lived life with no regrets and no apologies. Brianna's zest for life, tenacious spirit and free spiritedness will be missed by all. Arrangements are being made through Ertel Funeral Home. To send condolences, log on to www.ertelfuneralhome.com and click on the obituary section.]]></content:encoded>
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        <description>Likesdu1-i-syn Memorial services for Bobby Gene “Bob” Likes will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, June 4 at the First United Methodist Church with Reverend Tom Towns and Chaplain Marvin Graves officiating. Bobby “Bob” Gene Likes (75) went to...</description>
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        <content:encoded><![CDATA[Likesdu1-i-syn Memorial services for Bobby Gene "Bob" Likes will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, June 4 at the First United Methodist Church with Reverend Tom Towns and Chaplain Marvin Graves officiating. Bobby "Bob" Gene Likes (75) went to his heavenly father on May 31, 2014. He was born on Jan. 31, 1939, in Cortez, to the late Dale and Edith Likes. He spent his early years in the Lewis-Arriola area. On Aug. 12, 1961, he married the late Fay Conrad, and had three children - Lana Waters (David), son Les Likes (Susan), and son Brett Likes. On Feb. 1, 1986, he married Terri Fuhrman, who brought three children to the family, whom Bob embraced as his own; son Troy Fuhrman (Joanna), son Delvin Fuhrman (Rosie), and daughter Kim Rule (Keith). Bob was an avid baseball fan, spent many years coaching teams in the Cortez area and enjoyed watching his sons and grandsons play. He also loved spending time with friends and family hunting, camping, fishing or rock hunting. Bob worked many jobs, but his longest employment was for Southwest Beverage in Durango, for about 30 years. Afterward, he semiretired, maintaining rental properties. Bob is survived by wife Terri; his children; brothers Larry Likes (Kay) and Duane Likes (Barbara); sister Beverly Papoff (Rick); uncle Charles Newby (Carol); and many cousins, nieces, nephews and extended family. Bob also leaves behind his loving grandchildren: Tiffani and Ryan Waters, Jessie, Cody, Lizabeth and Bobby Likes, Korie Likes, Michael Necaise, Kyler and Braden Faulk, Randia and Chase Rule, Elizabeth Kellison and a great-grandchild. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Bob Likes' name at the Community Banks of Colorado, 1438 East Main Street, Cortez, Colo. 81321, 970-564-0200. Funds will go to the Mercy Health Foundation Cancer Center and Little League Baseball of Cortez. Services are under the direction of Ertel Funeral Home. For information, click on Obituaries at ertelfuneralhome.com.]]></content:encoded>
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        <content:encoded><![CDATA[William Sherburne Johnson was born on Jan. 3, 1923, in Kearny, Neb. He spent the first nine years there with his parents, Ralph Sherburne Johnson and Hilda Pearson Johnson. After their separation, he went to Torrance, Calif., to live with his aunt Charlotte and uncle Horace Woods. After graduating from Torrance High School, he attended UCLA on a football scholarship. His time there was cut short by World War II, and he enlisted in the Marine Corps in January 1943. That June, he was at the Marine Air Corps flight school in Norman, Okla. He met his future wife, Phyllis Jean Butler, at the First Methodist Church in nearby Shawnee, Okla. That August, he began his tour of duty in the South Pacific theater of war as a tail gunner on an SBD Dauntless dive bomber. Bill survived his combat deployment and from November of 1944 was stationed at the Miramar Air Depot near San Diego. He managed to visit Phyllis in Oklahoma, and they became engaged in January 1945, and married on June 9, 1945. They moved to Santa Anna near Miramar, then after his honorable discharge moved to Los Angeles, where he managed a portrait studio. In 1947, he attended the Fred Archer School of Photography and graduated at the top of his class. The Johnsons moved to Lakewood, Colo., in 1949, and Bill managed a photography studio in Denver. He loved being a photographer and opened his own studio. He worked for the Jefferson Sentinel newspaper, then as a staff photographer for The Denver Post, where he worked 23 years. In 1980, he and Phyllis moved to Mancos, where they enjoyed retirement. They joined the Methodist church, and Bill became a lay speaker. He later became a member of the Lions Club, which is naming a scholarship in his honor. Bill is survived by wife Phyllis; daughters Jennifer Hix and Kelly Johnson; and sons Bill Johnson Jr., and Carl A. Johnson. His grandsons are Zachariah Johnson and Zach Brown; his granddaughter is Lindsey Johnson; and his-great granddaughter is Madison Brown. Services will be held at 1 p.m. May 30 at Mancos United Methodist Church, 470 West Grand Ave. Arrangements are being made through Ertel Funeral Home. For information, click on the obituary section at ertelfuneralhome.com.]]></content:encoded>
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        <content:encoded><![CDATA[Bakerdu1-i-syn Debra Sue Baker was born April 3, 1959, in Cortez, Colo., the daughter of Paul and Jeanette (Dunn) Dean. She passed away at her Mancos home on Tuesday, May 6, 2014, at age 55. Debra graduated from Mancos High School. She was a waitress at numerous establishments. Debra was a member of Eastern Star and loved to collect pig figurines. She was very family-oriented. Surviving Debra are her children, Gary Baker, William Baker, and Brandi Bundy of Mancos; parents, Paul and Jeanette Dean of Cortez; siblings, Danny Dean and wife, Yvonne, of El Paso, Texas, Sharon Higgins of Phoenix, and Paula Sender and husband, Rueben of Overbrook, Kan.; and her ex-husband, Douglas Baker of Mancos. She was preceded in death by son Paul Baker. Cremation has taken place and a private family service will be held. Arrangements are being made through Ertel Funeral Home. For information, click on the obituaries at ertelfuneralhome.com. Bakerdu1-i-syn Debra Sue Baker was born April 3, 1959, in Cortez, Colo., the daughter of Paul and Jeanette (Dunn) Dean. She passed away at her Mancos home on Tuesday, May 6, 2014, at age 55. Debra graduated from Mancos High School. She was a waitress at numerous establishments. Debra was a member of Eastern Star […]]]></content:encoded>
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        <content:encoded><![CDATA[Yatesdu1-i-syn Robert Lee Yates was born in Grants, N.M., on Jan. 1, 1967, to Bob and Sherri Yates. The family moved to Cortez in 1974 and he attended Lewis-Arriola Elementary School, Cortez Junior High School and graduated from M-CHS in 1985. In 1986, he enlisted in the Army and served three years as a Blackhawk Helicopter Crew Chief with the 101st Airborne, Screaming Eagles, Fort Campbell, Ken. He was honorably discharged in January 1989. After returning home, he was employed by the Williams Cos. (Northwest Pipeline), where he worked for over 22 years. He worked in operations and became Area Chief of Construction in 2009. Rob and Tonya were married at the Arriola Bible Church in November 1991 and had their son, Bradey Rey, in January 1993. 'Doin' What He Loved and Loving What He Did' On Wednesday, March 5, 2014, Rob went snowmobiling to Heaven. He was caught in an avalanche, and we have yet to recover his body. For this reason, we will not be holding a memorial service until we bring him home. We didn't know the impact that Rob had on our community. Through all of the activities & hobbies that he was involved in, he truly touched so many lives. Rob was the chairman of the Ute Mountain Roundup Rodeo for two years and served on the Executive Board for six years. He served on the Montezuma County fair board, was a 4-H leader, and an active member of the Four Corners Trail Club. Rob felt a civic responsibility for the Cortez area and was involved with so many activities. With each volunteer event, he created more friendships and relationships. He loved golfing, team roping, snowmobiling, four wheeling, going to Lake Powell; Rob just clicked with each crowd. A family man Rob was family! He had an uncommon relationship with his brother, Ellis. The closeness they shared was admired by so many. Every morning, he had coffee with his Mom and Dad and was constantly involved with and looking after Bradey, Lolly, Wyatt, and Zane. The love of his life and the one person he had the most fun with, is his wife, Tonya. The stories, laughter and fun they had kept their love strong! For 25 years they loved, raised Bradey and had plans for their future. Rob was a born-again Christian, and although he didn't attend church regularly, he felt a responsibility for friends and family, always serving as the protector and always the guy that showed up to help. His sweet ways are what people were attracted to and he had an infectious smile and laugh. He was a testimony as to how a Christian man should live and love. Rob leaves behind his wife, Tonya (Duran); son, Bradey; parents, Bob and Sherri (Lytle) Yates; brother and family Ellis and Angela (Cutting), Wyatt and Zane; father and mother in-law, Vic and Traci (Douglas) Duran; brother-in-law and family, Vic and Candi (Chappell), Bailey, Caisey, Torey and Brinley Duran; Rob's maternal grandparents, Dan and Hazel Pennock; and paternal grandmother, Vivian Yates; as well as many aunts, uncles and cousins. Thank you At this time, the family would like to thank each and every one of the people involved in the search, who have sent texts, emails, cards, flowers, food, all of the hugs, prayers and support we have received. The San Miguel County Search and Rescue and Sheriff Dennis Spruell, we appreciate all that you have done in the search for Rob. You cannot know how much it all means to us! To Jamie and everyone involved in getting the chili supper and fundraiser together for the search and recovery, "Thank you" is just not adequate enough. We love our community and feel so blessed to live in Cortez. Thank you all! Love, The Yates and Duran families]]></content:encoded>
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        <description>Funeral services for lifelong Mancos resident Robyn Lyn Robbins will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, December 19 at the Cortez Elks Lodge. Interment will follow at Cedar Grove Cemetery. Robyn was born April 4, 1958 in Durango. the...</description>
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        <content:encoded><![CDATA[Funeral services for lifelong Mancos resident Robyn Lyn Robbins will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, December 19 at the Cortez Elks Lodge. Interment will follow at Cedar Grove Cemetery. Robyn was born April 4, 1958 in Durango. the daughter of Ralph Edward and Dixie Delora (Dillon) Robbins. She passed away at her Mancos home on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2013, at the age of 55. Services are under the direction of Ertel Funeral Home. For further information or to send condolences, log on to www.ertelfuneralhome.com and click on the obituary section. Funeral services for lifelong Mancos resident Robyn Lyn Robbins will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, December 19 at the Cortez Elks Lodge. Interment will follow at Cedar Grove Cemetery. Robyn was born April 4, 1958 in Durango. the daughter of Ralph Edward and Dixie Delora (Dillon) Robbins. She passed away at her Mancos […]]]></content:encoded>
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        <content:encoded><![CDATA[Dorothy Harvey Lindamood was born Jan. 13, 1924, in Des Moines, Iowa to Mr. and Mrs. Mel Harvey. She passed away at the Valley Inn in Mancos on Friday, Dec. 13, 2013, at the age of 89. On Aug. 8, 1948, in Denver, Colo. Dorothy married Charles E. Lindamood and to this union two daughters, Betty and Charla, were born. Dorothy was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution. She loved being outdoors, and fishing with her grandson, Eric, was one of her favorite things to do. Dorothy is survived by her daughters, Betty J. Lieurance and husband, Arlin of Mancos, and Charla Lane and husband, Rob of Denver, Colo.; her grandson, Eric Anton and wife, Amy of Denver, Colo.; her great granddaughter, Eden Anton of Denver, Colo.; and her siblings, Judy Farrell and Jim Harvey both of Iowa. She was preceded in death by her parents; her grandson, Randy Lieurance; and her brothers, Wilbur and Roger Harvey. Cremation has taken place and no services are planned at this time. Memorial contributions can be made to The Smile Train. Arrangements are under the direction of Four Corners Funeral Chapel, Cortez, Colo.]]></content:encoded>
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        <description>Graveside memorial services for former Dolores resident Lawrence Wayne “Larry” Pleasant will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 9, at Summit Ridge Cemetery. Larry was born Nov. 3, 1921, in Hillsboro, Ill., the son of Benjamin Harrison and Myrtle...</description>
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        <content:encoded><![CDATA[Graveside memorial services for former Dolores resident Lawrence Wayne "Larry" Pleasant will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 9, at Summit Ridge Cemetery. Larry was born Nov. 3, 1921, in Hillsboro, Ill., the son of Benjamin Harrison and Myrtle Gertrude (Brooks) Pleasant. He passed away at Southwest Memorial Hospital on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2013, at the age of 91. Services are under the direction of Ertel Funeral Home. For further information or to send condolences, log on to www.ertelfuneralhome.com and click on the obituary section. Graveside memorial services for former Dolores resident Lawrence Wayne “Larry” Pleasant will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 9, at Summit Ridge Cemetery. Larry was born Nov. 3, 1921, in Hillsboro, Ill., the son of Benjamin Harrison and Myrtle Gertrude (Brooks) Pleasant. He passed away at Southwest Memorial Hospital on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2013, […]]]></content:encoded>
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        <description>Shawn Heath passed away peacefully at his home on Oct. 21, 2013. He was born in Albuquerque on Jan. 31, 1963. He was a life-long resident of the Albuquerque area. He is survived by his parents Belva and Shirlen Heath...</description>
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        <content:encoded><![CDATA[Shawn Heath passed away peacefully at his home on Oct. 21, 2013. He was born in Albuquerque on Jan. 31, 1963. He was a life-long resident of the Albuquerque area. He is survived by his parents Belva and Shirlen Heath of Mancos; his brother Greg and wife Emily, niece Emmarose, nephew Brendan, also of Albuquerque; grandparents Faye and Russel Culpe, along with numerous aunts and uncles. He was preceded in death by his brother Clinton Heath of Belen, N.M. Cremation has taken place and family services will take place at a later date. Shawn Heath passed away peacefully at his home on Oct. 21, 2013. He was born in Albuquerque on Jan. 31, 1963. He was a life-long resident of the Albuquerque area. He is survived by his parents Belva and Shirlen Heath of Mancos; his brother Greg and wife Emily, niece Emmarose, nephew Brendan, also of Albuquerque; […]]]></content:encoded>
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