Photo courtesy of Ertel Funeral Home
Norwood, Colorado
Dec 19, 1957 – Jun 19, 2016 (Age 58)
RICHARD LYNN "RICK" DENNISON Funeral services for Norwood, Colo. resident Richard Lynn "Rick" Dennison will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, June 24 at Ertel Memorial Chapel. Interment will follow at Cortez Cemetery. Visitation has been scheduled for Friday morning from 9:00 to service time. Rick was born December 19, 1957 in Cortez the son of Vernon Oscar and Ruby Lee (Cantrell) Dennison. He passed away on Sunday, June 19, 2016 near Telluride, Colo. at the age of 58. Rick worked for Caunco in Cortez for many years. He then went to work for San Miguel County as a Heavy Equipment Operator. In his free time Rick enjoyed golfing, fishing and hunting. He was an avid Denver Broncos fan. Surviving Rick are his siblings, Donna Anderson (Don) of Farmington, N.M., Jeannie Riggott of Delta, Colo., Ronnie Dennison of Cortez, and Vicki Gallob (Tony) of Norwood, Colo.; and by numerous nieces and nephews. Rick was preceded in death by his parents; and by his niece, Kara Dawn Garner.
My deepest sympathy to Ricks family. I was given the privilege to work with Rick @Caunco. He was a great guy & will be missed by many. Always,Irene Grindle, Rio Rancho, NM
Irene Grindle
July 20, 2016 | Rio Rancho, NM
It's hard to believe that Rick is gone. He will be missed at the Class Reunion this Summer and in our lives forever forward. My prayers go out to his family and friends in this time of our loss. He was one of the good guys.
Carol Graham
June 29, 2016 | Farmington, NM
I am very saddened about Rick's passing. He has been a great friend to me since elementary school. I will never forget all the great times that we had together, especially all fun and mischief that we got into in high school. I was so looking forward to seeing Rick at our high school reunion this summer. I will miss his teasing and bright smile. I am so thankful that our paths crossed so many years ago. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time.
Debbie Garner
June 24, 2016 | Cortez, CO
Very sorry to hear about Rick's passing. We worked together for several years and he is part of some great memories. Thoughts and prayers go to the Dennison family.
Brad Harrison
June 24, 2016 | Cortez, CO | Friend
Very, very sorry to hear this. Like several others, I was looking forward to seeing Rick again at the upcoming reunion. Perhaps we should all think about not waiting to talk to old friends.
Tim Pleasant
June 24, 2016 | Albuquerque, NM
Rick was a great guy. He will be greatly missed. He was almost part of my family since the late 70's. Along with his family, my family will miss you too bud. I will miss your banter and hard time we gave each other. See you on the other side some day.
Joel Hoy
June 23, 2016 | CO
My thoughts and prayers are with Rick's entire family during this difficult time. I have a lot of great memories of times spent with Rick in sports and especially in the mountains he loved so much. He will be missed by a long list of friends who had the privilege to know him.
Steve Haley
June 23, 2016 | Cave Creek, AZ
Rick was a student of mine in fifth and sixth grade at Manaugh Elementary. I will always remember him as a student with a big smile and a friend to all. Larry Mooney
Larry Mooney
June 23, 2016 | Dolores, CO
We are so saddened by the sudden passing of this wonderful man. We both have so many good memories of Rick. One of which was his smile. He will truly be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Neil and Terri Jones
June 22, 2016 | Cortez, CO
