Johnney Wayne Burris

Johnney Wayne Burris died October 14, 2026, in Durango at the age of 68. He was born December 21, 1957, in Midland, Texas, to Johnney and Cretia Burris.

A military funeral service is set for Thursday, October 22, at 11 a.m. at the American Legion, 320 N. Harrison St., Cortez. Inurnment follows at 1 p.m. at Cortez Cemetery.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Frank Burris; and his nephew, Adam Burris. He is survived by his sister, Donna Weems, and her husband, Rick Weems, of Texas; his daughter, Bambi Longoria Martinez, and her husband, Gilberto Vacio; three granddaughters; and nieces and nephews in the Cortez area.

The full obituary is at Ertel Funeral Home.

Services: Military funeral service Thursday, October 22 at 11 a.m.; inurnment at 1 p.m., American Legion, 320 N. Harrison St., Cortez; inurnment at Cortez Cemetery, 27440 Highway 160
Arrangements by Ertel Funeral Home.
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