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Dorothy Gomez Obituary

Dorothy Gomez , 84, of Cortez, died 12/16/2016 at Cottonwood Inn . Born 8/10/1932.

Services are under the direction of Ertel Funeral Home. To send condolences or to view the full obituary, log on to www.ertelfuneralhome.com and click on the obituary section.

A service will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, December 22, 2016 at St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church in Cortez. Rosary service will be held Wednesday evening at 6:00 p.m. at the church.

Published by The Durango Herald on Dec. 19, 2016.
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Dorothy, My dear sister,I sure am going to miss you. We had such a good visit in October. We laughed, we shed a few tears, and shared some good memories. Until we meet again,I will keep you in my heart.

Toni Isabel Gardner

January 9, 2017

Terry, Richard and families, We are so saddened to hear of Dorothy's passing. We have so many wonderful memories of all of us back in the day. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Terry and Judi Lindquist

Terry and Judi Lindquist

January 1, 2017

Dorothy Gomez She was a great lady and friend. She will be missed. With love Barbara and Barry

Barbara and Barry Hicks

December 28, 2016

TERRY RICHARD AND FAMILIES we were so sorry to hear about your loss.Dorothy was a very special and kind hearted person. She will be missed by many people who had the opportunity to know her. love, preston and lisa

preston and lisa woolery

December 23, 2016

Terry & Richard - So sorry to hear about your mother. Our prayers are with you. Love Ginger, Kirk, Tristen

Ginger McClellan-Swope

December 23, 2016

Dorothy was a wonderful lady. I never would have made it through my first year of teaching at Mesa without her help. My prayers are with the family.

Stephanie Ferland

December 23, 2016

Terry and family so sorry for your loss. ITo so hard to loose a parent. I'm thinking of all of you

Marita knowles

December 23, 2016

My sincere condolences Dorothy was a very nice and beautiful lady so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers to the family.

Sandra L.West

December 23, 2016

Dear Terry, We are sad we can't be at your mom's service. Dorothy was a lovely person who we both enjoyed visiting with. Please know that you are in our thoughts! Linda and Ron

The Bunks

December 22, 2016

Terry, so very sorry to hear about the passing of your mother. I can still remember when you and i helping your mother asking her questions that were on her college test to get her teaching degree, then later in my life my older daughter had her for a teacher. she will be missed. Pat Woosley always your friend.

Pat Woosley

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December 21, 2016

Richard,Terry and families, So sorry to hear about your Mom, my memories are full of laughter and joy. She will be missed, our love to all of you. Doyle and Patricia

Doyle and Patricia Higgins

December 21, 2016

Gomez family we're so sorry for your lose. Dorothy will be truly missed our love and prayers are with you. May God Bless you and watch over you

Eddie & La Vella Vialpando

December 21, 2016

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Ar Della Martinez

December 21, 2016

Terry, Helena & Family, We are so sorry for the loss of your sweet Mom. What a great wife and mother she was! Her legacy lives on in her children. You made her so proud. Praying for your comfort at this sad time. We love you.

Dewayne & Mary Ann Findley

December 21, 2016

Richard, Terry and families: I'm so very sorry for the loss of your mom. Dorothy was a special lady and a good friend. She will be missed. Jean

Jean DeGraff

December 21, 2016

So sorry to hear of her passing, she was a beautiful lady. God bless all the family. You all will be in our thoughts and prayer's.

Maxine and Phil Martinez

Family

December 20, 2016

Memories of Dorothy are full of laughter, good food & friends. My sympathy to all the family.

Jeanine Valdez

December 20, 2016

Terry & Helena,& family I am so sorry to hear about your mothers passing. Loosing our parents is so hard. I am sure she is looking down on you & missing all of you. I ask the Lord to wrap his comforting arms around you. I will keep you all in my prayers. Aileen (Wilbur McCulley) Collom

AILEEN COLLOM

December 20, 2016

TO THE GOMEZ FAMILIES: OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO YOU. I REMEMBER YOUR MOM FROM THE RESTAURANTS DAYS(M & M).ALWAYS USE TO SEE HER AND THE OTHER LADYS OUT FOR SUNDAY BREAKFAST.

BRUCE & JERRI FRIZZELL AND GIRLS

December 20, 2016

Richard, Terry and families , My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time . May God comfort you all .

Susie Caughey

December 19, 2016

Dorothy, as well as Johnny, were dear friends of ours. We were neighbors for awhile in Cortez. She was a person who was always ready to help a neighbor. We will miss her.

Larry and Artilena Mooney

December 19, 2016

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