Angelina "Angel" Sharlese Archuleta
Sep 10, 2026
Angelina Sharlese Archuleta, lovingly known as “Angel,” passed away tragically on September 10, 2026, in Midland, Texas, at just 22 years old. Her life was taken suddenly in a devastating collision involving a semi-truck hauling pipe.
Angelina was born on December 6, 2003, in Farmington, New Mexico, to Gabriel and Brenda Archuleta. Her family gave her the nickname “Angel” when she...
Bart Richard Jennings
Sep 11, 2026
Bart was born in Torrance California, to Arnold and Marilyn Jennings. He and his family moved to Marvel Colorado in 1961. Bart is survived by his 3 Children Traci (Allen) Bradley, Bart "Jeffrey" Jennings, and Bret Jennings. His sister's, Cynthia (Curtis) Stroup, Jill (Dave) Pascoe, and Nancy (Don) Copeland. Numerous nieces and nephews, 4 granddaughters, 9 great grand- children, and...
Mary Jo Gwaltney
Sep 3, 2026
Mary Jo Gwaltney, born Mary Jo Bottoms, passed away on September 3, 2026, in Pagosa Springs, Colorado. She was born on October 18, 1944, in Arkansas, and lived a life marked by kindness, devotion to children, and a deep love for her family.
Education opened the path to the work she would so faithfully carry out for decades. Mary Jo was...
Fabian Reyes Martinez
Sep 2, 2026
Fabian Reyes Martinez, born June 3, 1981, in Durango, Colorado, passed away on September 2, 2026, in Mesa, Arizona.
Fabian will be remembered as a kind man, a hard worker, and someone deeply devoted to his family. He had a gift for bringing people together and took genuine joy in filling his home and his life with the people he loved....
Charles "Chuck" Bodine
Sep 10, 2026
Charles (Chuck) Bodine passed away Thursday, September 10th, 2026. He was born August 4th, 1945 in Long Beach, California. His family moved to Durango a few years later.
Chuck graduated from the old Durango High School in 1963. He joined the Marine Corp after graduation and served in Vietnam. Chuck met his wife, Lillian, after serving in the Corps. They were...
Thomas David McSweeney
Jan 7, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Tom McSweeney, who died peacefully at home on the morning of January 7, with family and his sweet dog by his side.
Born Thomas David McSweeney in Elmhurst, Illinois on February 23, 1954, Tom (Tommy) lived life fully and generously. He was a wonderful son, best friend, brother, husband, father,...
Ben Galloway
Sep 3, 2026
Ben Galloway passed away peacefully on September 3, 2026, age 92, at his daughter’s family home in the mountains in Bayfield, Colorado, where he lived since the passing of his wife, Hélène (“Lanie”) Brierre Galloway, in 2023.
Ben is survived by his children, Benjamin “Benny” Galloway, Tammie (Jeffrey) Stone, and Timothy Galloway (Courtney Cotton); grandchildren Lee (Kali) Galloway, Zachary and Dylan...
Michael William Kistler Jr.
Sep 2, 2026
Michael W. Kistler Jr.
Michael W. Kistler Jr., 89, of Cortez, Colorado, passed away peacefully surrounded by family.Michael was a neuroradiologist who dedicated his career to medicine.
Outside of work, he lived for the outdoors — fishing, surfing, biking, and riding horses were among his greatest joys, and he had a special love for dogs that stayed with him throughout his life.
Mike...
Harry John Baxstrom
Sep 2, 2026
Harry John Baxstrom, of Bayfield, Colorado, died on September 2, 2026, in Bayfield. He was 78.
Born on May 6, 1948, in Montezuma County, Colorado, Harry built a life marked by service, dedication, and a deep connection to the people and communities of Southwest Colorado. He served in the United States Army and went on to pursue an education that prepared...
Betty L Bemenderfer
Aug 29, 2026
Born on October 24, 1933, in Pocasset, Oklahoma, she was the third child of Lida and Orin Beaty. As the younger sister to Jim and Joan, she was also the older sister to John, Barbara and Dennis. She peacefully departed this life in Durango, Colorado, on August 29, 2026, surrounded by her daughters. In 1949, Betty's family relocated to Center,...
Larry Michael House
Aug 19, 2026
Larry Michael House died on August 19, 2026, in Durango CO, surrounded by his family. Born in Tulsa, Oklahoma in 1943, Larry was known for his wicked sense of humor and dry wit. Laughter was always present when he was around.
Larry first came to the Durango area in 1962 to work on a dude ranch during summer breaks from college....
Dorothy Simon Eccher
Aug 17, 2026
Dorothy (Simon) Eccher
Dorothy (Simon) Eccher was released from her earthly bonds...
Francis Baker Pena
Aug 16, 2026
Francis Baker Peña, a beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend, peacefully departed this world on August 16, 2026, at a hospital surrounded by love. Born on March 17, 1958, in Shiprock, New Mexico, Francis lived a life full of love, laughter, and dedication.
Francis was the cherished son of Frank Baker Peña and Frances Mae Smith, both of whom predeceased him,...
Kelly Lauren Smith
Aug 12, 2026
Kelly Lauren Smith, 49, beloved wife, mother, sister, daughter, and friend, died unexpectedly on the morning of August 12, 2026, after an unexpected medical event.
Kelly was born on January 30, 1977, in San Benito, Texas, to Graham Browning Smith and Lana Jean Smith (Boyd). She grew up in Austin, Texas, the city that would become the setting for some of...
Virginia Catherine Snow
Aug 9, 2026
Virginia Catherine Snow, born December 15th, 1959, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 9th, 2026. Virginia was a loving mother, grandmother, and beautiful soul whose greatest joy was her family. She is survived by her four children, David Peterson, Lon Peterson, Amanda Snow, and Ashley Snow.
Virginia always found joy in the beauty of nature. She loved mountain views, scenic drives,...
Jesusa Luisa Cloud
Aug 2, 2026
Jesusa Luisa Cloud, fondly known as Jessie, departed this world on August 2, 2026, in Durango, Colorado. Born on October 1, 1985, in the wide-open spaces of Wyoming, Jessie’s life was a story of love—brilliant, fierce, and beautiful—a tapestry woven from laughter in sunlit kitchens, the dusky hush of mountain evenings, and the enduring bonds that tether hearts across countless...
Ann Storrs Kellogg
Aug 1, 2026
Ann Storrs Kellogg, born Ann Read Storrs, passed away peacefully on August 1, 2026 in Durango, Colorado, at the age of 95.
Born on May 7, 1931 in Hartford, Connecticut, Ann was the eldest child and only daughter of William Huntington Storrs and Margery Steele Storrs. She grew up in Connecticut, where some of her happiest memories were formed sailing the...
Irene E. Gallegos
Jul 31, 2026
Irene E. Gallegos, age 86 of Farmington, NM, passed away peacefully on July 31, 2026.
Born on October 20, 1939, in the beautiful town of Ignacio, Colorado, Irene was the beloved daughter of Able S. Gallegos and Josephina Maria Archuleta Gallegos.
Irene's life was defined by her immune generosity and boundless compassion. She was a woman known for having a huge heart,...
Wyatt Christopher Hayes
Jul 30, 2026
Wyatt Christopher Hayes was born in Lawrence, Kansas to Ira Hayes and Sandy Olguin. He was born into a family of three older brothers Kennith Black, Ricky, and Aaron Hayes. He also had a younger sister Marlene Price. The family then moved back to Colorado. Wyatt Hayes grew up mostly in Ignacio, Colorado.
In Wyatt's years as an adolescent, he had...
