Moises Christopher Martinez, affectionately known as Moe, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 9, 2024, at the age of 87. Born on April 11, 1936, in Bayfield, Colo., Moises lived a life rich in love, service and laughter.

Francisco Orlando Gomez Jr., “Frank,” passed away on March 6, 2024, at the age of 65.

Linda Jean Hobbs lived an honorable life dedicated to empowering and equipping people to achieve big things.

Corey John Henricksen, 28, was born June 1, 1995, and passed away Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024.

Raymond Walter Girardin was born to Louis and Helen Francis Girardin on Aug. 15, 1950.

Janet Louise Aldridge, 87, went peacefully to her heavenly home on Feb. 11, 2024, after her struggle with Alzheimer’s. She is survived by daughters Linda (James) Watkins, Laura (Mike) Haynes, daughter-in-law Holly Aldridge; grandchildren Resha (Jeremy) Still, Rachel Watkins, Jennifer (Kyle) Sauder, Jacob (Devon Adair) Haynes, Mary Haynes, Spencer Aldridge, Leah Aldridge, Macie Aldridge; great-grandchildren Wesley and Zaden Still, and Amelia and Kenzy Sauder; sisters Ramsey (Joe) Beckstead and Jean (Joe) Wilson; brother Luke Allen; and numerous nieces and nephews. 

Steve Urban Chavez, 45, passed away unexpectedly on Feb. 3, 2024, in Colorado Springs, Colo. Steve is survived by: his mother, Connie Chavez; his beautiful daughters, Abby (Terry) Chavez-O’Conner, Mirah Howard and Jennifer Hamelmann; his grandson, Aycen O’Conner; his sisters, Veronica (Ryan) Chavez, Kimberly (Robert) Carabajal and Stephanie (Vincent) Taijeron; and many of his nieces and nephews who he adored as well: Trina and Patrick Mestas; Isaiah (Alyssa) Rivas; Avilah Rivas; Trevon Jackson; Zachary, Isabella, and Delani Carabajal; Olivia and Rain Carabajal; Andres and Adrian Newell; Eliana O’Kash; along with extended family. 

Heaven opened wide on Jan. 6, 2024, as our Lord welcomed Bryant William Lemon Sr. with a hearty hello and a job well done.

James Daniel Avery, from Tuscaloosa, Ala., went home to his Savior on Jan. 13, 2024. He was born in Memphis, Tenn., and grew up in Tuscaloosa, where he was a 1986 graduate of West End Christian …

Walter Lynn Embry, a cherished husband, father, grandfather and friend, passed away peacefully on Jan. 17, 2024, at the age of 71, in Alamosa, Colo. Born on June 25, 1952, in Bakersfield, Calif., …

Kathi Lou Creech passed away Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2024, in Pagosa Springs, Colo. She was 69 years old. Kathi was born April 28, 1954, to Frank and Melba Salerno at the Alameda Naval Air Force base in California.

Michael was born Aug. 26, 1995, at Gunnison Valley Hospital to Robert and Janelle Kukuk. 

Mary Maxine Lattin passed away Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024, at home, surrounded by family. She was 91 years old. A rosary will be recited Saturday, Feb. 3, at 9 a.m. and the eulogy will be read at 9:30 a.m., followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. all at Pope John Paul II Catholic Church on South Pagosa Boulevard in Pagosa Springs, Colo.

Herb Stipe, 77, of Pagosa Springs, Colo., passed away peacefully on Jan. 15, 2024, surrounded by family. He was born in Cheyenne, Wyo., and grew up loving the outdoors, learning to hunt and fish in the Snowy Range.

It is of great sadness that the family of Steve Chavez Jr. announces his passing amongst family on Feb. 3 in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Services and viewing will be Feb. 12th at 4 p.m. in Colorado Springs, CO at the Angelus Chapel, 1104 South Circle Drive, Colorado Springs CO 80910.

Lois Carolyn (Wilton) Brinton, of Pagosa Springs, died on Feb. 7, 2024, at her home, surrounded by family. She was 92.

Lila C. Rivas, aka Lollipop, was born Candelaria Cruz Chavez in Lone Tree, Colo., on April 17, 1938, to Joe Bernabè Chavez and Juanita Martinez Chavez. She had one sister, Precilla, and six brothers: Bernie, Ray, Doro (Jean), Ted (Bonnie), David and Jerry.

David Smith passed away unexpectedly on Jan. 13, 2024, in the home that he shared with his family.  David was a devoted husband and father who worked hard to provide for his family.

William “Bill” James Lucero, a native of Colorado, passed away suddenly on Jan. 9, 2024, at his home in Pagosa Springs. Bill was born on May 9, 1964, at Monte Vista Hospital to Joe and …

Justin Clay Dermody passed away on Jan. 10, 2024, after a sudden fight with cancer, diagnosed just in December. Those who knew him admired his knowledge, integrity and strength and appreciated his …