Obituaries

Monte Max Montgomery was born on Dec. 31, 1947, in Sayre, Oklahoma, to Virginia Lois (Keller) and Marshall Ernest Montgomery. He passed away near Durham, Oklahoma, at the age of 74 years, eight months, and 23 days.

Edward J. King, “Ed,” passed away on Aug.

Homer Edward Hill of Lindon, Colorado, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2022, at the age of 92. His health had been failing for the past few years, but he would rally often and always enjoyed visits from his children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and friends. Services will be held today [Thursday, Sept. 8], at the Bethel Community Center (Bethel Church of the Brethren), located 9 miles north of Arriba, Colorado. Visitation will be from 12-1 pm. The Celebration of Life service will be from 1-2 pm. There will be a short graveside service at the Arriba cemetery at 2:30 pm.“ The righteous man walks in his integrity. Blessed are his children after him.” Proverbs 20:7 Homer was born Feb. 3, 1930, near Vega, to Homer Denson and Vergie Atchley Hill. He was the oldest of three sons, growing up on a farm south of Vega. His grandparents homesteaded near Hereford. Homer attended Ford Country Elementary School. He had the joy of sharing his memories of that school and his homeplace with his daughters several years ago when they traveled with him to the Texas Panhandle.

Patricia Kay Andrews, 69, of Canadian, passed away on Thursday, Aug. 25, 2022, in Plainview. Graveside services were held at 10 am on Tuesday, Aug. 30, at Edith Ford Memorial Cemetery with Rev. Matt Cook, pastor of First Christian Church, officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors of Canadian.

Rev. Georgia Ann King, 73, of Canadian, passed away on Saturday, Aug. 27, 2022. Memorial services will be at 2 pm on Friday, Sept. 2, at the First Presbyterian Church of Canadian with Rev. Mert Cooper officiating. Private inurnment will be in Edith Ford Memorial Cemetery in Canadian. Arrangements are by Brooks Funeral Directors of Canyon.

Jennifer Lee Mitchell, 41, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on Aug. 4, 2022. Graveside services will be at 2:30 pm on Saturday, Sept. 3, at the Edith Ford Memorial Cemetery in Canadian. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors of Canadian. A memorial service will be held at a later date in Canyon.

Arturo Gandara, 72, of Canadian, passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2022, in Canadian. Services will be held at 10 am on Friday, Aug. 26, at the Spanish Revival Center with Pastor Ramon Enriquez officiating. Burial will follow in Edith Ford Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors of Canadian. Arturo will be available for viewing starting at 12 pm on Wednesday, Aug. 24, at the Spanish Revival Center, 225 Cheyenne Ave. in Canadian.

Isabel Rodriguez de Castillo, 96, of Canadian, passed away on Wednesday, August 24, 2022 in Canadian. Vigil and Rosary will be recited at 5 pm at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church on Thursday, August 25. Mass will be at 2 pm on Friday, August 26, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Father Marco Gonzalez officiating. Cremation will follow after mass under the direction of Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors of Canadian.