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Jacob Tony Sumner

August 25, 1999 — October 19, 2026

Jacob Tony Sumner died October 19, 2026, at the age of 27. He was born August 25, 1999.

A graveside service will be held Friday, October 30 at 1 p.m. at Summit Ridge Cemetery, 16702 Road 30, Dolores. A celebration of life and memorial potluck follows at 2:45 p.m. at the Dolores Fire Station, 85 Central Ave. The family asks those attending to bring a dish to share.

The full obituary is at Ertel Funeral Home.

Services: Friday, October 30 — graveside service at 1 p.m., celebration of life at 2:45 p.m., Summit Ridge Cemetery, 16702 Road 30, Dolores; celebration of life at Dolores Fire Station, 85 Central Ave., Dolores
Arrangements by Ertel Funeral Home.
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