Obituaries

Local Obituaries in La Plata &

Archuleta Counties

Rachel Jean Richardson

Rachel Jean Richardson

May 17, 2026

Rachel Jean Richardson, age 79, passed away peacefully in Mancos, CO surrounded with love on May 17, 2026. Born on March 12, 1947, Rachel lived a life marked by resilience, creativity, adventure, and deep love for the people and world around her.

Rachel grew up in Vermont, surrounded by the beauty of nature and horses, which sparked a lifelong love for...

Meredith Ebaugh Mallett

Meredith Ebaugh Mallett

May 20, 2026

Meredith Ebaugh Mallett, 69, passed away on May 20, 2026, in Durango, Colorado. Born on June 6, 1956, Meredith's life was marked by her kind and caring nature, her artsy and humorous spirit, and her role as a loving and supportive mother.

Meredith's professional life was diverse and community-oriented. She served her community as a postal carrier at the Durango Post...

Roy Alan Stevens

Roy Alan Stevens

May 17, 2026

Roy Stevens, beloved father, grandfather, brother, and son, passed away, at home, smiling, sharing memories, and laughing on May 17, 2026, at the age of 72.

Born on December 30th, 1953, in Imperial Beach, California, Roy lived a life marked by dedication, service, and love for his family and community. He proudly served in the United States Army from February 1972...

Lewis H. Luchini

Lewis H. Luchini

Jan 9, 2026

Lewis H. Luchini passed away, at age 92, on January 9, 2026. Lewis was born in Durango, Colorado, February 4, 1933. He was raised on the family farm in Arboles, Colorado to Callisto and Catherine (Procarione) Luchini. He lived on the Luchini Ranch for 83 years. His parents and Sister, Marguerite Carlson, favorite Brother In Law, John Carlson, and Niece...

Katie O'Hara Barrett

Katie O'Hara Barrett

Dec 12, 2025

Katie O’Hara Barrett passed away on December 12, 2025, with her husband Jim, of almost 40 years, by her side, in their winter home of Tucson, AZ.

Katie was born June 14th, 1955, to Donald and Helen O’Hara in Niagara Falls, NY. She was the 3rd oldest of the 8 O’Hara sisters. She graduated from Fredonia State with a major in...

Thomas David McSweeney

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,...

Robert Salvatore Stalioraitis

Robert Salvatore Stalioraitis

Apr 6, 2026

Robert Salvatore Stalioraitis

Durango,Co resident Robert Stalioraitis passed away Monday, April 6, 2026, at his home surrounded by family. He was 82 years old. Robert was born to George and Ida (Zappola) Stalioraitis on November 18, 1943, in Troy, NY. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Deanna; son Robert B. and wife Bobi Stalioraitis of CA, daughter Dana...

Matthew Charles Ferguson

Matthew Charles Ferguson

Mar 29, 2026

Matthew “Matt” Charles Ferguson, 44, died March 29, 2026 in Loveland, CO. He was born September 16, 1981 in Tracy, California. He is home now with the Lord.

Matt was a people person and a natural salesman. As a young boy, he could be found selling rocks on the streets of Silverton during summer visits with family. He earned a Bachelor’s...

John Charles Jordan

John Charles Jordan

May 1, 2026



  John Charles “Chuck” Jordan Obituary

John Charles “Chuck” Jordan, 88, of Pagosa Springs, Colorado, passed away on May 1, 2026, surrounded by his family. He was born on October 22, 1937, in Denver, Colorado.

A devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and uncle, Chuck lived a life grounded in service, discipline, and unwavering commitment to those he loved.

He proudly served in...

Donald Kenneth Ross

Donald Kenneth Ross

May 26, 2026

Donald “Don” Kenneth Ross 1944-2026

Donald “Don” Kenneth Ross, 82, a loving husband, knowledgeable outdoorsman, and consummate storyteller, passed away peacefully on May 26, 2026, in Durango, Colorado.

Born in Durango on March 1, 1944, to Kenneth and Mildred Ross, Don’s childhood was shaped by the Four Corners region, especially Colorado and Utah. Don was raised in Mesa Verde National Park (yes,...

William Allen Himes

William Allen Himes

May 23, 2026

William Allen "Bill" "Skip" Himes

August 18, 1946 – May 23, 2026

William Allen Himes, known to most as "Bill" and affectionately nicknamed "Skip," passed away at home in Durango, Colorado, on May 23, 2026, at the age of 79.

Bill was born on August 18, 1946, in Sioux City, Iowa, to William T. Himes and Modiste Y. Mahan. He was raised in...

Eileen Sadie Candelaria

Eileen Sadie Candelaria

May 19, 2026

Eileen Sadie Candelaria was born on March 26, 1944, in Placerville, Colorado, to Andreas Duran and Lucia Valdez. She was one of eleven children and spent her early years in Telluride before moving to Ignacio, where she graduated from high school in 1962. She briefly attended Fort Lewis College before beginning a long and dedicated career with the United States...

Dwight Spaulding Burgess

Dwight Spaulding Burgess

May 17, 2026

Dwight Spaulding Burgess, age 90 passed away peacefully on May 17, 2026 at Sunshine Gardens, Durango Colorado.

He was born on September 5, 1935 in New Jersey.

Dwight lived a full and adventurous life, traveling and working all over the world, especially in Africa. An alumnus of the University of Virginia, originally a geologist, he joined the diplomatic service and began his...

Patricia Katherine Quintana

Patricia Katherine Quintana

May 15, 2026

Patricia “Trish” Quintana peacefully went home to her Father on May 15, 2026, at 10:45 a.m., with loved ones by her side. Trish had a strong Catholic faith with a special devotion to our Mother Mary, that guided her and her family thru a 15 year battle with breast cancer.

She was born on December 27, 1978, in Longmont, Colorado, to...

Gregory Eldon Bell

Gregory Eldon Bell

May 13, 2026

On April 27, 1944, Gregory Eldon Bell was born to Doris Fleetwood Bell and Richard (“Dick”) Bell in Chariton County, Missouri. An Army brat, Greg moved with his parents across the country several times, living in Colorado Springs, Los Angeles, and Indiana. But home base was always Chariton County, where his mother’s family had a farm. When Greg was 11,...

Clifton Larry Garner

Clifton Larry Garner

May 8, 2026

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Clifton “Larry” Garner passed from this world on Friday, May 8, 2026, surrounded by family. Larry was born May 18, 1945, to Otis George Garner and Pearl Alice (Mc Clendon) Garner at Community Hospital in Durango, Colorado. He was God’s gift...

Kathleen Susan Ross

Kathleen Susan Ross

May 8, 2026

Celebrating the Life of Kathleen “Sue” Ross

Kathleen Susan Ross, “Sue” to everyone who loved her, was born in Glendale, California, and stepped into eternity on Friday, May 8, at the age of 78. To know Sue was to be welcomed, encouraged, and loved. She was beautiful inside and out, and her life was a quiet, steady testament to faith, hope,...

Dolores Eduvigen Gurule

Dolores Eduvigen Gurule

May 1, 2026

Dolores Eduvigen Rivera Gurule, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great grandmother, prima, godmother, aunt and friend, passed away peacefully on May 1, 2026, at home in Pagosa Springs, Colorado, at the age of 93.Dolores was born on April 7, 1933, in Monero, New Mexico, to Juan Teodoro Rivera and Margarita Carrillo. She was the third child in her family and grew...

Teri Lynn Fithian Roberts

Teri Lynn Fithian Roberts

May 1, 2026

Teri Lynn Fithian Roberts went home to be with her beloved Jesus on Friday, May 1st, after a brave and courageous journey with cancer. She was only 57. Her family extends a very special thank you to her friend and nurse practitioner, Carla. Teri will be sorely missed by her loving husband Don, her sons Landon and Kaleb, all of...

Joseph Wayne Tate Nevaquaya

Joseph Wayne Tate Nevaquaya

Apr 25, 2026

Joseph Wayne Tate Nevaquaya was blessed with life on January 29, 1972, at the Lawton USPHS in Lawton, Oklahoma, to the loving parents Doc and Charlotte Tate Nevaquaya. As an enrolled tribal member of the Comanche Nation, with heritage also in Choctaw and Chickasaw, Joseph's roots ran deep. Growing up in Apache, Oklahoma, he received his education at Apache elementary...

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