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Pagosa Springs, Colo. 

1905, Gene Gross 
1910, Hatcher Hardward, G. S. Hatcher 
19__-38, Hatcher Mortuary, owned by George Hatcher 
1938, Aug 1, Walter "Speed" Doran of the Hood Mortuary Durango has bought the Mortuary in Pagosa Springs from George Hatcher. 
1938-74, Lynch Funeral Home, owned by Ben Lynch 
1992-93, LaQuey-Lynch Funeral Home, owned by Kevin LaQuey and Ben Lynch. 
1996 to present, Pagosa Springs Funeral Options, 344 Lewis, owned by Louis Day and Kevin LaQuey.

1968 to present, McLean Funeral Home, Inc., 739 37.3 Rd (Alberto), owned by Wm. L. Jr. & Wife Lila McLean. 
1955-68, McLean Funeral Home, Inc., owned by Wm. L. Sr. & wife Esther McLean. 
1926-55, Vorhee's Home Mortuary, owned by Theodore F. (18__-1946) & wife Esther Vorhees. 
1916-26, Martin's Mortuary, owned by Mr. & Mrs. Fred C. Martin of Grand Junction. 
1926, Fred C. Martin sold interest in Martin's Palisade Mortuary to Ted Vorhees. 
1910-20, Jenkins-White Furniture & Undertaking 
1920, Martin-Vorhees Mortuary 
1920, Jenkins-White Furniture & Undertaking sold to Fred C. Martin 
1912-16, Dan B. White Mortuary, sold to F.C. Martin and Dan B. White, moved to Grand Junction.

Paonia, Colo. 

1939-49, Tripp Funeral Service, Maurice E. Tripp bought by Taylor family and closed. 
1985-96, Taylor Funeral Service, Inc., owned by Wolverton Family & Charles S. Swain. 
Geneologically listed as being associated in funeral service: 
1905, G.W. Rogers 
1920, Bert Crawford 
1939-49, (Maurice E.) Tripp Funeral Service 
1949, bought by Taylor family and closed, listed as member CFDA 1939-1948) 
1979-85, W.Arthur Wolverton family continued Taylor Funeral Service, Inc. 
1996 to present, Taylor Funeral Service, owned by Chalmer S. Swain and wife Margaret 
1979-85, W. Arthur Wolverton family continued Taylor Funeral Service, Inc. 
1985, Chalmer S. Swain began purchasing interest in Taylor Funeral Service, Inc. 
1994, Chalmer S. Swain became 1/3 owner in Taylor Funeral Service, Inc. 
1996, Chalmer S. and wife Margaret purchased full ownership 
1972-96, Taylor Funeral Service, Inc., owned by W. Arthur Wolverton family 
1913,72, Taylor Funeral Service, owned by Taylor family, Harry (Fern), Glen (Ola) & Roe Taylor, sold to W. Arthur Wolverton family. 
1996 to present, Taylor Funeral Service, 311 Grand Ave., owned by Chalmer S. Swain & wife Margaret (see Taylor Funeral Service, Delta, for details)

1993 to present, Parker Funeral Home, Inc., 10325 Parkglenn Way, founded and owned by Robert M. Jr. & wife Meredith Norton

Platteville, Colo. 
1835, Partners Louis Vasquest and Andrew Sublette, Buffalo robes and Beaver pelt traders, settled Fort Vasquez, near present town of Platteville 

1905, T.A. Lewis 
1930, Johnston-Humphrey Funeral Home 
1939-__, (Walter J.) Johnston Funeral Home, 1940-45 member CFDA

Pueblo, Colo. 
1842 City began as a trading post called Independence; 1859, organized; 1885, incorporated 
1893, Jan. 22, Pueblo bid on pauper burials: McMahon & Collier - $6.00 a body, Sweeney & McCarthry - $6.50 each, G.H. Millard & Co.  - $ .01 each. 
1933 Pueblo Jr. College began instruction as a Teachers College 
 

T.G. McCarthy 
1887-1915, T.G. McCarthy Undertaking Co., 110-112 N. Main St., founded by Timothy G. McCarthy, (1856-1940) "A family friend since 1887 - serving Pueblo's Carriage Trade" 
1887, Founder, McCarthy-Sweeney Undertakers 
1859, T.G. McCarthy, First Mayor of Pueblo 
1880, T.G. McCarthy, Pueblo Couthy Sheriff, a friend of "Renown", William Cody 
1885, T.G. McCarthy home built at 817 N. Grand Ave., now listed on National Register of Historic places. 
1897, T.G. McCarthy, one of CFDA founders in Pueblo 
1903, T.G. McCarthy, President of CFDA, a life member 
1907, T.G. McCarthy, Senator, Republican, Colo. 2nd District, during his tenure Columbus Day recognized a state holiday 
1912, T.G. McCarthy & Sons Morticians, sons Henry McCarthy (1880-1953), Raymond T. McCarthy (1887-1960), George F. McCarthy Sr. (1880-____).  He married Catherine McLaughlin, daughter of owner and operator of first mule train between St. Joseph, Mo. and Pueblo, Colo. They were residents of Pueblo since 1876. 
1940-56, owned by sons Henry M. and Raymond T. McCarthy and operated as T.G. McCarthy & Sons, Inc. 
1954, T.G. McCarthy Funeral Home, Inc., solely owned by son Raymond T. McCarthy 
1956, Mrs. Irene F. McCarthy (18__,1956) died, wife of Raymond T. McCarthy, a 43 year resident of Pueblo, surviving: sons, Raymond T. McCarthy Jr., Denver, Timothy "Tim" G. McCarthy II, Pueblo, daughter: Mrs. Cartherine M. Baker, Pueblo. 
1956, Raymond T. McCarthy bought interest of brother Henry McCarthy and built new mortuary at 329-341 Goodnite Ave., in Aberdeen District of Pueblo. 
1960-78, Upon the death of Raymond T. MCarthy, Tim G. McCarthy II became owner and manager. 
1953, Built and housed Mortuary (4 story Bldg.) at 110-112 N. Main St., 
1959, Timothy G. McCarthy II partner in T.G. McCarthy 
1956, T. G. McCarthy II joined father Raymond T. McCarthy 
1976, T. G. McCarthy II sold to T. G. McCarthy Funeral Home Inc., 329-341 Goodnite Ave., to S.C.I. 

Collier 
1897, J.E. Collier, one of CFDA founders in Pueblo 
1906, J.E. Collier, President of CFDA 

Angelus Chapel/Jones 
1921-73, Jones Mortuary, owned by Alva Jones 
1968 Jones sold to Angelus Chapel Mortuary 
1973 Name change only from Jones Mortuary to Angelus Chapel Mortuary 
1973 to present, Angelus Chapel Mortuary, 1102 E. Evans, owned by Charles W. McCulley 
1995 to present, Almont Funeral Directors, 401 Broadway, owned by Loewen Inc. 
Cotter/Davis 
1909 to present, Davis Mortuary, 128 Broadway 
1909, A. Ray Davis, from Denver, purchased interest in firm 
1909-__, Davis Undertaking Co. 
19__-68, Davis Mortuary, owned by A. Ray Davis, son H. Elwyn Davis and sister Miss Ruth Davis 
1948-75, Son Johnnie Davis died, son of Elwyn 
1924-__, United Undertaking Co-successer to McMahon & _______, owned by C.C. White and Herb Wilson 
1920, A. Ray Davis purchased United Undertaking Co. 
1924, A. Ray Davis purchased Mr. Vorhees interest and moved business to Masonic Temple Bldg.- Davis Mortuary 
1992 to present, owned by Bryan L and Chris A. Cotter 
1977-92, Davis-Wallin Funeral Home, owned by Daryle Wallin 
1992, Wallin sold to Cotter Brothers 
1924-__, Lincoln-Voris Undertaking Co. 
19__-24, Vorhees Mortuary 
1916__-, Vorhees-Davis Mortuary 
1916, C.C. White, President of CFDA 
1992 to present, Family Funeral Care, owned by S.C.I, ownership and name change only 
1965-92, Rivera Funeral Home, owner Amos Rivera, sold to S.C.I. 
1938 to present, Imperial Funeral Home, 5450 Hwy 78 on grounds of Memorial Garden Cemetery 
1993 to present, owned by Loewen, Inc. 
1985-93, owned by Joe and Linda Watson, bought from Comer Estate sold to Loewen Inc. 
1920-72, McCarthy-George Funeral Home, 401 Broadway, 
1920, George F. McCarthy Sr. divided with family and founded Geo. F. McCarthy Funeral Home, owned by George F. McCarthy 
1972-95, Geo. McCarthy-Almont Funeral Home, owned by Loewen Inc. 
1920, Founded by George F. McCarthy Sr., 200 bld. W. 8th St. 
1940's, Son George F. McCarthy Jr. owned firm until selling to Loewen, Inc. 
1972, George F. McCarthy Jr. and a group of 6 Southern District Funeral Home Owners formed Almont Funeral Homes Inc. 
Walsenburg - Boise-Almont, Inc., (joined 1973) 1994 sold to Loewen, Inc. 
Lamar - Dolsen-Almont, Inc., (joined 1972) 1989 sold to G. Wilbrand 
Canon City - Wilson-Almont, Inc.,(joined 1972) 1995 sold to Loewen, Inc. 
Pueblo - Geo. McCarthy-Almont, Inc. (joined 1972) 1995 sold to Loewen, Inc. 
LaJunta - Peacock-Frye-Almont, Inc. (joined 1972) 1987 Peacock bought back 
LasAnimas - Powell-Almont, Inc. (joined 1972) 1980 _________bought back 
1995, Almont, Inc. closed out on sale to Loewen Inc. 

1987 to present, Adrain Comer Funeral Home, 2710 N. Elizabeth, now owned by S.C.I. as McCarthy-Comer Funeral Home 
1985-86, Adrain Comer Mortuary Inc., owned by R.A."Bob"Crist and son Martin Crist 
1986, Crist family sold to Morlan, Int. 
1980, F. Joseph Cervi, President CFDA 
19__,__, Fitzroy Funeral Home, 8th & Grant 
1936, J.E. Fitzroy, appointed to Colorado Funeral Directors embalming board, Adrian Comer bouth Fitzroy 
1989 to present, (Gerry J.) Montogomery & ______Steward Funeral Directors, Inc. 1317 N. Main 
1988-89, Montgomery-Steward-Rouch 
1965-97, Rivera Funeral Home, 125 E. 7th St., founded by Amos Rivera, now listed Family Funeral Care, name change by S.C.I. 
1990's, bought by S.C.I. and closed 1997 
1994 to present, Romero Funeral Home, 631 W. Corona, owned by Larry Romero 
1953-90's, Valhalla Mortuary, owned by Comer family, S.C.I. 

Rouch/Stewart/Montgomery 
1922-24, Dunaway-Rouch Funeral Service, owned by Orville D. Rouch, wife and business partner J.E. Dunaway (founders) 
1924, Orville David Rouch purchased Dunaway interest and name change to Rouch Funeral Home. 
1929, Rouch Funeral Home moved from the Bowen Mansion, 229 W. 12th to newly built Funeral Home 1317 N. Main St., 
1924-86, Rouch Funeral Home 
Presidents of Funeral Home: 
1924 through 1967, Orville David Rouch (1881-1967), his wife Mary Ann Rouch (1884-1968). 
1968 through 1975, Favorite "Fay" R. Rough (1907-1975), his wife Virginia R. Rouch (1910-1983). 
1975 through 1986, Orville M. Rouch (1918-19__), his wife Margaret E. Rouch (1918-19__). 
1986 to present, Marvin F. Steward and Gerry J. Montgomery as Secretary - Treasurer 
A 3rd son, Robert D. Rouch, not active in business, pursued career at NASA. 
Orville M. Rouch retired Dec. 1986 
April 1943, Favorite R. Rouch joined U.S.Air Corps. associated with Rouch Funeral Home since 1929. Served 19 months. 
Orville M. Rouch joined U.S. Army, WWII. 
1897, J.E. Collier, one of CFDA founders 
1906, James E. Collier, President of CFDA 
1989 to present, Montgomery & Steward Funeral Directors, Inc. 1317 N. Main. 
1988-89, Montgomery-Steward & Rouch Funeral Directors 
1986-88, Rouch Funeral Home, owned by Marvin F. Steward, Gerry J. and wife Dian L. Montgomery.

1880's-1905, Farnum Mortuary, owned and established by William H. Farnum. 
Geneologically listed as being associated in Funeral Service: 
1900, H. Farnum 
1900, A. F. Graham 
1895, W. F. Smith 
1925, Oscar W. Meyer

Rifle, Colo. 
1905, Incorporated 

1993 to present, Sowder Funeral Home, 425 W. 3rd, owned by Owen A. Grant and wife Kim A. Grant. 
1957-93, Sowder Funeral Home, owned by Orval L. & wife Jennie E. Sowder 
1941-57, Peletier Funeral Home, owned by Ralph L. & wife Myrtle Peletier, daughter and son-in-law of Fred E. Sayre & wife Effie 
1920-41, Sayre Undertaking & Furniture, owned by Mr. & Mrs. Fred E. Sayre 
1924, Fred E. Sayre built 425 W. 3rd building 
1939-53, Sayre Mortuary and Funeral Home, member CFDA 
1964, Orval L. Sowder, President CFDA 
1897, Charles L. Todd, one of association founders 
1900, (C.L.)Todd and _______________________ 
1910, Charles L. Todd 
Only 5 Undertaker-Funeral Home owners in Rifle, Colo. 1900 to present

Rocky Ford, Colo. 
1871, George Washington Swink arrived and filed homestead and timber claim. Known in Colorado agriculture as the "Father of the Cantaloupe." 

1975 to present, Ustick-Donelson Funeral Home, Inc., 305 N. 8th, owned by Carrold D & wife Milicent Donelson 
1913-75, Ustick Mortuary, owned by Carl M. Ustick, Jr. and wife 
1913-46, Ustick Mortuary, owned by Carl M. Ustick, Sr. & wife Milicent A.(1875-1963) from Victor, Colo. 
1921-24, Ross W.(____-1939) owned and opened Alderson Mortuary 
1922, Alderson family opened a branch in Ordway 
1924, Alderson family sold Rocky Ford and moved to Ordway 
1897, Henry J. Sprinkle, one of CFDA founders 
1932, Carl M. Ustick Sr. (1875-1963), President of CFDA 
1956, Carl M. Ustick Jr. (1914-1992), President of CFDA 
1985, Millicent U. Donelson, President of CFDA

Salida, Colo. 
1880 founded and incorporated in 1891 

Lewis/Glenn 
1987 to present, Lewis & Glenn Funeral Home, 203 E. Sackett, owned by Timothy Glenn. 
1984-87, Lewis & Glenn Funeral Home, owned by Endres R. Glenn and William F. Lewis. 

Stewart 
1880-84, Stewart Mortuary, 203 E. Sackett, owned by the Stewart Family. 
1918-__, Stewart-Wenz Mortuary, owned by L. B. Stewart and Louis Wenz. 
19__-__, Lorton-Wenz-Boheen, Inc 

Travers 
1939-__, (Guy) Travers Funeral Parlor 
1942, Oct. 30, Guy V. Travers, owner of Travers Funeral Home, commissioned Lt. (SrGr) U.S. Coast Guard, sold furniture business 

Wenz 
1891, Louis Wenz, a funeral director, was an original stockholder in Fairview Cemetery., Salida, Colorado, one of the CFDA founders, 1897 
1938, Aug. 18, Joseph F. Wenz, 57, died, in Los Angeles, Calif.

Saguache, Colo. 

1938-44, Wells-Burress Funeral Home, Mar. 1, 1944 Howard Burress purchased Wells interest and name change to Burress Funeral Home 
1940, Wells & Burress purchased Buckley Mortuary 
19__-40, Buckley Mortuary, owned by______________________________ 
1940, Ray O. Buckley sold place in Saguache and bought Schuler-Ingo Mortuary in Telluride, Colo. 
1953, McGill Funeral Home, reported as member CFDA 
1973-78, Doney Funeral Home, owned by Joe W. Doney 
1978-80, Rogers & Sharp Mortuary, owned by Jerry Rogers (1944-1979) 
1980-85, Chambers & Sharp Mortuary, closed on Christy Ave., owned by Duane and wife Janette Chambers.

San Luis, Colo. 
1851 oldest town in Colorado 

1938, Aug. 1, Lorton & Miracle of Alamosa, Colo opened a branch in San Luis. 
January 1957, "Manual of Funeral Procedures" written and for sale by John M. Myers, Delta & San Luis Funeral Home, owner. 
1972-__, Myers mortuary, owned by John M. Myers 
1978-__, Butler-Showalter Chapel, owned by Kenneth P. Butler

Silver Plume, Colo. 

1905, John Trathen 
19__,ll, Rowe Undertaking (John Rowe) 
1920, Holly & Rowe

1900's to 1920, Alfred Fuller Hood of Durango, Colo. owned funeral homes in Mankos, Cortez, Slilverton, Dolores, Colo. and Aztec, N.M. 
Geneologically listed as beight associated in Funeral Service: 
1900, L.G. Prosser 
1910, Laura G. Prosser 
1915, R.E. McLeod 
1920, McLeod Undertaking 
1925-30, Gust Larson 
1930, Grover D. Damon 
1930-42, Wm. A. McGuire remodeled his Mortuary, 1938, Aug., McGuire Funeral Chapel, member CFDA 1939,40,41,42,53 
1973, William E. McGuire Sr., member CFDA

1900's-1984, Rich Funeral Home 
1900-66, Rich Funeral Home at 800 College when built and moved to present location, founded by Isaac W. & wife Grace L. Rich. 
1935-50, Rich Mortuary, owned by Grace L. Rich, bought Isaac W. Rich. 
1950-67, Rich Mortuary, owned by Robert (1924-1967) & wife Helen I. Rich. 
1967-77, Rich Mortuary, owned by Helen I. Rich 
1977-84, Rich Mortuary, owned by Mr. Bary Fritz, bought Helen I. Rich. 
1984 to present, Rich Funeral Home, Inc., 265 W. 8th Ave., owned by Neil and Judy Harmon

Steamboat Springs, Colo. 
1875 founded by friends trappers 
1907 Incorporated 

19__ to present, Shearon Funeral Home, 135 6th St., owned by Mark & Tina Shearon. 
1927, A.W. Heyer purchased W.H. Bashor Funeral Home 
1927-47, A.W. Heyer Mortuary, owned by Albert W. Heyer (18__-1947) 
1941, A.W. Heyer built new mortuary 
19__-__, Root Mortuary, owned by Howard Edwin Root 
1950, Heyer-Root Mortuary

Sterling, Colo. 
1870 old Sterling established, 1881 residents of old Sterling moved to site of present Sterling 
19__ Established North Eastern Junior College 

Cheney 
1960-76 & 77, Extensive building remodeling accomplished 
1972 to present, Chaney-Walters Funeral Home, 443 So. 2nd St., owned by Russell H. & wife Carolyn Walters-Chaney. 
1983, Barb Chaney Kelley, a certified funeral director 
Jackson 
1900-46, Jackson Funeral Home, owner Arthur D. Jackson 
1902, A.D. Jakcson passed exam given by Colorado State Board of Health and granted mortuary license #5 
1900-07, A.D. Jackson with partner T.W. Richeie, in 1915  A.D. Jackson bought out the business 
1913, Arthur D. Jackson (1876-1952), President CFDA 
1930, Arthur D. Jackson built new funeral home, 443 So. 2nd St., 
1935-59, A.D. Jackson & Son Mortuary, operated by Robert M. & father A.D. Jackson, retired. 
1946-59, Jackson & Son Mortuary, owned by Robert M. Jackson (19__-1977) 
For first 20 years occupied a location in Henderson building, Jackson Mortuary. In 1927, moved to Sherwin property (old house) 2nd & Ash Street. In 1942, Robert M. Jackson, son of A.D. Jackson, was 1st Lt. in U.S. Army . Sold to Walters and Cheney in 1959 
1970, Richard D. Jackson (1976-1952), President CFDA 
Walters 
1959, Walters Funeral Home also kept Jackson & Son Funeral Home name for a short time. 
1959-72, Walters-Chaney Funeral Home, owned by Richard K. & wife Caroline Walters and Russell H. & wife Carolyn Walters Chaney 
Tennant 
19__-__, Tennant-Hettinger Funeral Home 
1986, David W. Hettinger sold to David "Dave" W. Tennant 
1986 to present, Tennant Funeral Home, Inc., 330 So. 2nd St., owner David W. Tennant 

1918-29, Stone Mortuary 
1929-46, (Carl I.) Whyman Funeral Home 
1946, Feb 1., Whyman Funeral Home sold to Harry B. Sr, Harry B. Jr. & Frank P. Radford. 
1946-74, Radrod Funeral Home, operated by Frank P. Radford 
1974-75, Jones Chapel, Inc., owned by Jerome M. Jones 
1975-78, Jones-Hettinger Funeral Home, owner Jerome M. Jones 
1978-86, Hettinger Funeral Home, owner David W. Hettinger

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