Colton Ray Marquez Obituary
We are sad to announce that, on May 9, 2026, at the age of 33, Colton Ray Marquez (Artesia, New Mexico) passed away. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
Though Colton may no longer walk beside us, his memory will forever be enshrined in the fabric of the lives of those Colton touched, a beacon of light guiding us through the darkness. In his absence, his spirit lives on — a gentle whisper in the breeze, a ray of sunlight on a cloudy day, a reminder that love knows no boundaries.
He was predeceased by: his grandfathers, Anastacio Marquez (Andy) and Arnel George Collums; and his brother Coby Lane Collums. He is survived by: his daughters, Emmalyn, Cayten Marquez and Kallyhan Terry; his father Michael Marquez (Jennie); his sisters, Katrin Marquez and Kamiley Marquez; and his grandmother Elisa Marquez (Alta Collums). He is also survived by numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
