Obituaries
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...
Jonathan Schuetz
Oct 8, 2025
August 21, 1945 - October 8, 2025
(AKA: "Jonathan The Bear Man" and "Uncle Jon") Jon was a decorated Army combat veteran in the Vietnam War. He was there for the Tet Offensive. When he came home to Pasadena, California, he went into banking and had an impressive career there until retiring in 1990 and moving to Durango. Knowing how hard...
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....
Shelby Charlene Campbell
Oct 8, 2025
Shelby Charlene Campbell was born on February 6, 1993 in Council Bluffs, Iowa. While she spent most of her young life in Colorado she called many places home (including Omaha, NE) before settling down in Durango, CO.
Those who knew Shelby will remember her beaming smile, boisterous laugh, and her uncanny ability to connect with people.
Shelby deeply cared for others. With...
Richard "Dick" Glasco
Sep 15, 2025
Longtime Durango resident Richard “Dick” Eugene Glasco, passed away peacefully at home on September 15, 2025. Dick was born to Louise and Willard Glasco in Bigelow (“Toad Suck”), Arkansas on June 17, 1936.
In his early years, Dick’s family moved back and forth between Bigelow and Wichita, Kansas, before settling in Phoenix, Arizona in 1948. He graduated from West Phoenix High...
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....
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...
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...
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...
Angie Marie Villarreal
Oct 6, 2025
On October 6th 2025 Angie (Vasquez) Villarreal age 87 was greeted by the angels and went to her eternal home with our lord savior.
Angie was born on April 26th, 1938, to her beloved mom and dad Emilia (Valerio) Vasquez and Juan Andres Vasquez Sr. in Pagosa Springs CO where she was raised with her multitude of siblings.
Growing up Angie had...
John Edward O'Brien
Oct 4, 2025
John O’Brien passed away peacefully at home in Pagosa Springs on October 4, 2025. John was born on October 27, 1937 to Edward (Ted) and Louise O’Brien in Santa Rita, New Mexico. He spent most of his youth in Roswell, New Mexico, where he developed a lifelong love of Scouting. While in high school in Roswell, John saved a child...
James "Jim" Bertrand
Sep 29, 2025
Jim Bertrand (04/29/1939 – 09/29/2025) “Doe Doe, Jimmy, George, Bertrand, Daddy, Dad, Pop, Bapa,” died unexpectedly and with peace in his heart on a Monday evening after a beautiful autumn walk. Beloved husband to Buddie for 62 years, cherished father of Jim and Bonnie, sweet, generous grandpa, “Bapa”, of Bryan and Alex.
Born in Houston on April 29, 1939 to Jay...
Errol G. Jensen
Sep 28, 2025
Errol G Jensen, 80, of Durango, Colorado has passed away on September 28th, 2025, surrounded by his family and friends.
Errol was born on March 15, 1945, in Emery, Utah to Rita and Lloyd Jensen. After earning his Master of Science from Utah State University, Errol went on to build a long and respected career as a civil engineer with the...
Elizabeth Betty Kincaid
Sep 28, 2025
Elizabeth “Betty” Kincaid
July 24, 1945 - September 28, 2025
“Elizabeth (Betty) Ann Kincaid passed away at the Jubilee Home in Lloydminster, SK on September 28, 2025 at the age of 80.
She is survived by: her brother, Vandon Bell: sister, Connie (Len) Ginter, Aunt, Verna (Lloyd) Andrews; and numerous neices, nephews and cousins.
She is predeceased by: her loving husband, John McDonald and...
James Hogan
Sep 24, 2025
Jim Hogan died of melanoma cancer on his 80th birthday, September 24, 2025. Jim was born to Jerry and Betty Hogan in Durango. He attended St. Columba then Durango High School where he graduated in 1964. In 1965 Jim joined the Navy and fueled jets on the USS Oriskany during the Vietnam War. After his 4 years of Naval service...
Eugene Andrew Montano
Sep 24, 2025
Eugene Andrew MontanoBorn October 31, 1955 in Pueblo, ColoradoDied September 24, 2025 near Durango, Colorado
Our father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend passed away in a motorcycle accident. His last day was spent enjoying a glorious autumn day exploring our beloved mountains, deep in wilderness on Bolam Pass on his dirt bike. Our sudden loss is deep and profound.
Gene was a...
Rita Louise Sikes
Sep 23, 2025
Rita Louise Sikes, beloved mom, Nana, great-Nana, sister, and friend, went home to be with the Lord on September 23, 2025, at the age of 74.
A celebration of her life will be held on Sunday, September 28, 2025, starting at 2:00 p.m. at Moody’s on Mill Street, 15 E. Mill St., Bayfield, CO 81122. Family and friends are warmly invited...
Casey Dean Story
Sep 20, 2025
Pre-staged at the start line in Altus OK at a whopping 8lbs
September 22, 1975
Casey joined Jesus at the finish line scarred up, out of fuel, parachutes opened with a smoking gear box, four bald tires, a warped block, and a Cheshire grin on Saturday September 20th, 2025.
Casey was, to say the very least, a multi-talented, well-versed, self-educated artist, musician, and...
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