Obituaries
James C. Griffin
Nov 22, 2025
Jim Griffin was called home on November 22. 2025. He had lived in Bayfield for 37 years with his wife of 68 years, Joanne Griffin. He leaves behind four children, Peggy L. (Griffin) Pingel and husband Mitch Pingel, Michael L. Griffin and his Wife Elizabeth Griffin, Kathy J. Griffin, and Jim M. (Giffin) Fischer and husband Michael Fischer. Jim has...
Warren Douglas Goodman
Nov 20, 2025
Warren Douglas Goodman, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 20, 2025, at his home in Pagosa Springs, Colorado with his wife and son. He was 72.
Born on March 23, 1953, to Francis Goodman and Mildred Goodman. Warren grew up in Wheat Ridge, Colorado, where he forged lifelong bonds For many years, he was...
Thomas George Kebis
Nov 13, 2025
Thomas George Kebis, 81, died on November 13, 2025, in Durango, Colorado. He had been in the Durango Health and Rehab facility under long term care since May 2025; however, he had been in failing health the last three years.
Tom was born on August 23, 1944, to Thomas Steven Kebis and Evelyn (Dumke) in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Tom joined the US...
Terry O. Woods
Nov 12, 2025
Durango resident, Terry O. Woods, 79, died of Alzheimer’s disease Wednesday, November 12, 2025. He was born in Matador, TX to Preston (Shorty) Woods and Ruby Mae Woods of Quitaque, TX. Terry was raised in Quitaque (KITTY-quay), a small farming community in West Texas. His older sister, Sharon, fondly remembers pulling him around the yard in a little red wagon.
Terry...
Frances Wholf
Nov 9, 2025
Frances Ruth Wholf passed peacefully in her sleep on November 9, 2025. She leaves behind a legacy of compassion, curiosity, and unwavering love that will be cherished by all who knew her.
Born March 26, 1943, to Frances “Ruth” (née Reid) and August E. Napper in Kansas City, MO. Frances was the eldest of four children and a natural leader from...
Joyce Eva Wilde
Nov 5, 2025
Born on July 6, 1934, in Birkenhead, England, to John and Eva Mullen, Joyce "Jo" Wilde lived a life defined by courage, love, and devotion to family.
A survivor of the WWII Blitz, Jo's resilience and strength were evident from an early age. She later immigrated to Ontario, Canada, where she met and married A.V. Wilde. Together, they built a beautiful...
Wayne McGrew
Nov 3, 2025
Wayne McGrew, 69, of Mancos, died 11/3/2025 peacefully in Cortez, Born 9/30/1956. A service will be held at 5:00 p.m. at Cowboy Church in Mancos, Colorado.
He found joy in hard work, open skies, and a life without fences. A true craftsman and mountain soul, he followed his own path. He leaves behind his children; Travis, Lucas, and Kristi, and six...
Charles "Chuck" Edward Highum
Nov 3, 2025
Charles (Chuck) Edward Highum, a proud Vietnam veteran, devoted father, and beloved member of the Pagosa Springs community, passed away November 3, 2025 at his log cabin home on the lower Blanco River in Pagosa Springs, Colorado.
Born on March 9, 1950 in Richmond, Virginia, to James G. Highum Sr. and Myrtle Lou (Childerss) Highum, Chuck spent his early years growing...
Marlene Frances Taylor
Nov 2, 2025
Marlene Francis Husted Taylor, 87, of Pagosa Springs, Colorado, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 2, 2025, at 8:45 a.m.—just in time for the 9 o’clock service in Heaven. Those who knew Marlene believe she may have petitioned God Himself to make sure she wouldn’t be late.
Marlene was born July 6, 1938, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma....
Victor L Tenorio
Oct 28, 2025
With profound sadness and heavy hearts, Victor L Tenorio was called home by his Lord and Savior on October 28,2025. St Michael was his patron saint in which he had great faith all his life.
Victor's passion was creating amazing cuisine. He was a master chef and created many masterpieces from different cultures with exquisite flavors from different parts of the...
Glenn David Pauls
Oct 21, 2025
Glenn David Pauls passed away on October 21, 2025, in Durango, Colorado. He was born on December 3, 1962, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Edward and Florence Pauls. Glenn leaves behind his loving wife “Dianney” (Segner); daughter Kara Gray and her husband Rick Gray; son Trevor Pauls; granddaughters Evy and Emilia Gray; sister Terri Pauls; friend and brother Scott Strand and...
Edward C. Wilson
Oct 20, 2025
Edward C. Wilson 88.6/29/1937 -10/20/2025.
Long time Durango CO. Resident Ed Wilson aka “Fast Eddie” went to his happy hunting grounds on Monday the 20th surrounded by his wife, children and grandchildren. Ed was an avid salesman in the four corners for Moda/IKO for over 50 years. He was a husband, father, grandpa, friend, teacher, supporter, and jokester to all who...
A. Michael Hartmann
Oct 18, 2025
A. Michael Hartman, eighty-five, of Lakewood, Colorado, passed away peacefully on October eighteenth, two thousand twenty-five, surrounded by his loving family. Born November sixth, nineteen thirty-nine, Mike wasn't just a husband, father, proud veteran, or coach-he was soccer in human form. As a young goalie for the Denver Kickers, he dove like gravity owed him favors. Then, when cleats gave...
Carol Lee Jameson
Oct 18, 2025
Carol Lee (Hill) Jameson (83) passed from this life into the loving arms of Jesus Christ her Savior on Saturday, October 18, 2025. Carol was born to John Walter and Lillian B. (Frizell) Hill February 5, 1942 on their Dairy farm in Falfa, Colorado on the Florida Mesa. As a girl, she was active on 4-H and Rainbow Girls.
Carol graduated...
Gregory "Steve" Wheeldon
Oct 15, 2025
Gregory Stephen “Steve” Wheeldon was born in Pocatello, Idaho on July 22, 1949, (his mother’s 21st birthday) to Dorothy Louise “Dottie” and James Wheeldon. Steve “galloped away into the sunset” on October 15, 2025, after a short 3 month battle with Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer, a rare and very aggressive form of this disease. After a short hospital stay due to...
Carol Beth Gibbens
Oct 15, 2025
Carol Beth Gibbens of Santa Barbara, California, passed away after an extended illness on October 15, 2025. Carol was known to many for her dedication to her family and friends, love of adventure and travel, and career as a librarian.
The fifth child of Meril and Madge Gibbens, Carol was born on May 1, 1944, in Pueblo, Colorado. She was raised...
Dora Mae Greer
Oct 14, 2025
Dora Mae (Martinez) Greer, born 3/10/1945, 80, of Marvel, Colorado, passed on 10/14/25 at home.
Dora was the youngest of nine children born to Jose D. Martinez and Eufemia Moya Martinez. Dora married Dick Seward Greer in 1973, who shared 5 children, numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews together.
At a young age, Dora began working as a babysitter and cleaning house....
Jeffrey William Harris
Oct 13, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we share the untimely passing of Jeff Harris, a beloved husband, son, brother, brother-in-law, uncle, and friend, who left us on October 13th, at the age of 59.
Jeff was a 30-year veteran of the fire service as a member of the Winter Park, Hermosa Cliff, Durango Fire Department, and Durango Fire Protection District organizations....
Maxine Wilson
Oct 10, 2025
Maxine Wilson was born in Silverton, Colorado, to Nando and Delia Giacomelli. She moved to Durango at a young age, where she later graduated from Durango High School. Soon after, she married the love of her life, Channing Elary Wilson.
Maxine lived a long and beautiful life, reaching the wonderful age of 96.
She is survived by her sons, Channing Wilson of...
Herman Armondo Gonzales
Oct 9, 2025
Herman Gonzales, 89, passed away, on October 9,peacefully at home with his loving wife at his side. Born September 13, 1936 in Allende Coas, Mexico. Herman was a devoted Husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. He was a proud member of the United States Army’s 101 Airborne Division. He owned Harry’s Upholstery for over twenty years and Better Than New...
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