With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Jodella "Jody" Holt, 67, of Liberal, Kan., and Creede, Colo., who departed peacefully from this world on July 24, 2025. Jody spent her last days in her Dream Home nestled within the mountains of Colorado, surrounded by her immediate family. Born on Oct. 14, 1957, in Perryton, Texas, Jody was a cherished presence in the lives of those who knew her. 

In the early morning hours of Tuesday, July 29, 2025, the Lord called Jeanette S. Davis home who was 90 years old. Born in Griffin, Ga., to the late John Mack Stiles and Delila DeMoss Stiles, Jeanette lived a life marked by fierce ambition, boundless love, and an unforgettable spark. 

Burdette Knous left for heaven from her Creede, Colo., home at the age of 92 on July 14, 2025.  Burdette was born in 1933, to a family in Missouri. After her mother passed, her three eldest siblings were adopted by one family, and Burdette and her older sister Judy were adopted by Lena and Roy Graham in Columbus, Indiana. The Grahams gave the girls happy, wholesome childhoods full of vanilla ice cream cones and down-home Christian love.  

Mary Virginia Olivas, 73, passed away peacefully at home on Feb. 24, 2025. Virginia and Manuel J Olivas, were happily married for over 38 years.

With heavy hearts, we are sad to announce the passing of Doug H Jones in Alamosa, Colo., on June 4, 2025, at the age of 68.

Please join us for a celebration of life service honoring Eva Trujillo which will be held June 28 at 11 a.m. at the City of Monte Vista Conference and Event Center at SLV Ski Hi Complex. 

Robert W Naudack passes away on June 3, 2025, at the age of 95 in Denver, Colo.  Robert was born in Alamosa, Colo., on Dec. 24, 1929, to Robert (Doc) Naudack and Eunice Barnes. 

Dale passed away peacefully on June 2, 2025, surrounded by his family at his mountain home near Del Norte, Colo. 

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Steven Willard Lawton, a cherished member of our community, who departed this life on May 24, 2025, at the age of 71. Born on Dec. 16, 1953, in Monte Vista, Colo., Steve spent his entire life in the San Luis Valley, a place he truly loved. 

With deep sorrow, we announce the passing of Evelyn Farish, who departed this life peacefully with her family at her side on May 27, 2025, at the age of 82. Born on Dec. 2, 1942, in Pulaski, Tenn., Evelyn was a cherished resident of Monte Vista, Colo. She is survived by her beloved husband, Eugene Lee Farish, whom she married on June 29, 1996. 

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Steven Willard Lawton, a cherished member of our community, who departed this life on May 24, 2025, at the age of 71. Born on Dec. 16, 1953, in Monte Vista, Colo., Steve spent his entire life in the San Luis Valley, a place he truly loved. 

Charlotte June Sheely slipped the surly bonds of earth and touched the face of God on Feb. 12, 2025. 

June Rose Brumfield passed away peacefully on Nov. 28, Thanksgiving Day at Western Slope Memory Care in Grand Junction, Colo. 

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Claude Arnold Silva Jr. on May 9, 2025, in Monte Vista, Colo. Born on April 19, 1958, in Winnemucca, Nev., Claude lived a life filled with music, family, and cherished connections. He was 67 years old at the time of his passing. 

Douglas Allison Jones, 72, passed away on May 6, 2025, at CommonSpirit St. Francis in Colorado Springs, Colo. Doug was born on June 16, 1952, in Independence, Mo. 

Larry Schockey, beloved husband, father and grandfather, left this world richer than he found it on May 13, 2025, at his home in Monte Vista, Colo. Born on Jan. 4, 1941, in the heart of Caldwell, Idaho, to Charlie and Ruby Gordon Schockey, Larry's journey through life was one that exemplified love of family, a sense of adventure, and a curiosity for the world's wonders. 

Lance Michael Martinez was born Aug. 1, 1990, at St. Joseph's Hospital, Del Norte, Colo., to Marvin and Jill Martinez. 

Retired Brigadier General Monroe Glen Mathias, a pilot with Continental Airlines for forty years, died in his Denver home from complications of Parkinson’s disease on April 3, 2025, just shy of his 97th birthday. He is survived by his wife of 67 years Ruth Hudson Mathias, two daughters, three grandsons and numerous nieces and nephews. 

On Friday, April 25, Robert "Cory" Off passed away at the age of 69. Surrounded by his beloved family, he passed peacefully at his home in Del Norte, Colo. 

Steve White was born Jan. 15, 1944, in Ohio City, Colo., to Frank and Mary White. Steve graduated from Center High School in Center, Colo., in 1963 where he was active in sports and was a State Wrestling Champion.