Ronnie Lue Ives

Ronnie Lue Ives died at home on October 2, 2026. He was born February 28, 1950, in Cortez, the son of Harold Ives and Carmen Ives (Hughes).

He was a Vietnam War veteran. Over his life he worked as a farmer, a gold and uranium miner, an airplane pilot, a limousine driver and a satellite repairman, and he served on the Hesperus Ski Patrol.

A graveside service only will be held Friday, October 9, 2026, at 10 a.m. at the Fairview Cemetery in Yellow Jacket.

Arrangements are under the care of Ertel Funeral Home.

The full obituary is at Ertel Funeral Home.