Ernestine Katharina Brown Obituary
We announce the death of Ernestine Katharina Brown of Cortez, Colorado, who passed away on June 3, 2026, at the age of 96. Ernestine will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Ernestine Katharina Brown to pay them a last tribute.
Ernestine will be remembered for the impact she had on the lives of those around her. Friends, family, and colleagues will cherish their memories and the time shared. Those who knew Ernestine will remember moments of kindness, warmth, and presence. Though words cannot fully capture her life, the legacy of connections and experiences remains. Ernestine’s absence will be deeply felt by those who valued her companionship.
She was predeceased by: her former husband Walter D. Howell; her husband Kenneth P. Brown; her parents, Josef Wagner (Katharina Wagner) and Katharina Wagner; and her brother Josef Wagner.
She is survived by: her son Josef T. Howell (JT); and her grandchildren, Max and Emily Howell.
