Obituaries
Kean "Snow" Goodman Richards
Jul 24, 2025
Kean Goodman "Snow" Richards was born May 30th 1948, to Bob Richards and Alice Williams Richards, at their home on the Southern Ute Reservation in Ignacio, Colorado. Surrounded by his family, Kean passed away peacefully at Mercy medical Center on Thursday, July 24th 2025, at 8:40 a.m., at the age of 77 years old.
He was preceded in death by his...
Edward Howard Griggs, IV
Jul 19, 2025
Edward Howard Griggs IV, 45, passed from this world to Heaven on July 19, 2025. He was a Purple Heart Recipient and highly decorated combat veteran, who put his life on the line for all Americans.
He was the Gunner of a military vehicle when it hit an Improvised Explosive Device (IED). He was thrown from the vehicle and suffered a...
Jane Elizabeth Short
Jul 25, 2025
Jane Elizabeth Short, age 73, was born April 16, 1952, and passed away on Friday, July 25, 2025, in the care of her loving family, Hospice of Mercy and the compassionate Comfort Keepers caregivers. Jane grew up in Littleton, CO, an only child of a single mother. She graduated from Bear Creek High School in 1970 and eventually her college...
William Ralph Morris
Jul 13, 2025
William Ralph Morris was born on June 4, 1935 in Pueblo, Colorado. Upon graduation from high school, he entered the United States Marine Corps and served in Korea from 1953 to 1955. Bill was a lifetime member of the VFW, American Legion, Marine Corps League and the BPOE. Bill had many notable accomplishments in his life, but the one that...
Margaret Turnell
Jul 21, 2025
Margaret Turnell, age 102, of Durango, Colorado, passed away peacefully on the evening of July 21, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
Margaret was born on April 14, 1923, in Granbury, Texas to W.L. and Jewell Bankston. She was the second oldest of eight children. Margaret met O.C. Turnell in Silver City, NM. In 1942, they were married in Albuquerque. They...
Lea Annette Brooks-Wytias
Jul 19, 2025
It is with great sadness that I announce the passing of my beloved wife Lea on July 19, 2025. She was a great lover of animals, which we adopted many. She was fiercely protective of her 4 legged "kids" and of me. I will miss you terribly Lea. I love you. -Chuck
In Lieu of flowers please donate to Pagosa Springs...
Gordon John Wilber
Jul 18, 2025
Gordon John Wilber, a kind and witty soul who brightened the lives of all he met, passed away on the night of July 18th after a courageous battle with cancer.
Born and raised in Southwest Colorado, Gordon was a devoted lover of the outdoors. He found joy in camping, hiking, and his regular tee times at Hillcrest Golf Club, embracing all...
Beth L. Gibson
Jul 13, 2025
In loving memory of Beth L.Gibson born May 31,1942, passed away July 13, 2025 in Durango, Colorado. She is survived by her husband of 61 years Paul Gibson and sister Vicki Christy of Show Low, Arizona. Beth was a retired eductor having graduated from from Illinois State Univeristy with a degree in Early Childhood Special Education and a Masters degree...
Dr. James Mitchell Jefferson
Jul 12, 2025
Dr. James Mitchell Jefferson, 91, of Ignacio CO, born on September 24, 1933, passed away peacefully on July 12, 2025 in Durango, CO.
He is survived by his sons: Dan, Tim & Gary Jefferson; Sister Misty R. Jefferson; nephews Robert M. (Teena) Jefferson & Jeffery L. Jefferson; nieces, Robbi (Jefferson) Mann & Tileta Jefferson; Granddaughter's: Lyndsey Jefferson, Christina Jefferson (Justin) Mhley;...
Reverend Kevin F. Novack
Jul 11, 2025
Rev. Kevin F. Novack, born November 9, 1954, born into eternal life July 11, 2025, was the second child born to Marilyn (Miller) and Thomas Novack. He is survived by all his siblings, Gregory, Clifford, Marcie (Brian) Hester, Rochelle (Randy) Schonfield, Renee (Craig) Youngberg, and Amy Novack. Survived also by several nieces and nephews, including Jessie Hester -- who for...
Linda Carol Hiner
Jul 10, 2025
Linda Carol (Lusk) Hiner was born to Gerald and Dolores Lusk in Mesa, Arizona. She was raised by her father and step-mother Eunice in Oklahoma and Odessa, TX before the family moved to Dover Arkansas where she graduated High School.
After graduating, Linda returned to Odessa, TX where she met a handsome jet engine mechanic from Durango, Colorado stationed at Webb...
Harvey Eugene Connell
Jul 6, 2025
With heavy hearts we announce the passing of our fatherHarvey Eugene Connell1928 - 2025
Harvey passed away on July 6th in Durango, Co surrounded by family. He was 96 years, 11 months, and 27 days old. Born on July 9, 1928, to Harvey and Bessie Connell in Stanly County, North Carolina.
He joined the Army Air Corps (US Air Force) in 1946...
Max C. Martinez
Jul 6, 2025
Max C. Martinez, 87, of Ignacio, Colorado, died July 6, 2025, in his home, He was born February 2, 1938. A service will be held at 10:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.., Saturday, July 19, 2025 at The Oxford Grange, Ignacio, Colorado. He is survived by his children; siblings: Louis, Frances, Carolyn & Jane; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren, and many nieces...
Jerry Charles McCoy
Jul 4, 2025
Jerry McCoy, beloved father, husband, soldier and rancher rode his final trail on the McCoy Family Ranch in La Boca, Colorado on July 4, 2025 - the place he loved and called home for his lifetime.
Jerry was born in the family home in La Boca on January 17, 1945 to Orville and Cipriana McCoy. He graduated from Ignacio High School...
Linda Gail Luther
Jul 3, 2025
Linda Gail Luther was born to George and WIlma Bingel November 26, 1942 in the Miner's Union Hospital in Silverton.
Linda attended SIlverton Public School until she and Eugene F. "Gene" Luther were married. They were married 48 years.
Eugene & Linda had four children, Tammie Louise, Brian Eugene, Darryl Wayne, & Cindi Sue Luther Jaramillo.
Linda & Gene Luther obtained Silverton LP...
Roxine Ann McCoy
Jul 2, 2025
Roxine Ann Robbins, born March 5, 1950, in Durango, Colorado, to Edwin Harvey (“Rockey”) Robbins and Betty Jane Robbins, passed away on July 2, 2025.She was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Harvey Robbins; her sisters, Kaunditta Sanchez, Charline Rivas, and Vanessa Bailey; her first husband, Donald Lee McPherson; her stepson, Donald Lee McPherson, Jr.; her daughter-in-law, Geraldine...
Eunice Grace Wade
Jun 28, 2025
Eunice Grace Wade, 83, of Durango, Colorado, died 06/28/2025, at home, Born 05/09/1942. She is survived by her sons: Adrian (Sareatha) Wade & John (Mary) Wade; siblings: Lola Hill, Lorna Necchi & Homer Huston; grandchildren: Raymond, Brandon, Garrett, Daniel, Lisa, Christina & Mary Elizabeth; 17 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren; many extended family and wonderful friends. She was preceded in death by...
Carmen Bernice Slade
Jun 26, 2025
Carmen Bernice Slade passed away Thursday, June 26, 2025, at in Peoria, AZ. She was 93 years old.
Carmen was born December 8, 1931, to Gilbert B. Slade and Nancy Harris Slade at home in Kline, Colorado. Since the age of 2 years old, she has lived her whole life on the same land.
Carmen put herself through college and obtained a...
Robert Max Gallegos
Jun 25, 2025
Robert Max Gallegos was born on April 6, 1956 in Durango Colorado. He was the son of Max Anacleto Gallegos and Cora Gallegos Gurule, who are both deceased. Robert, affectionately known as "Robbie ",has two older brothers, Frank Anacleto Gallegos (deceased), Carl Michael Gallegos and one sister, Maereen Zufelt.
Frank was married to Theresa Valdez Gallegos (deceased) and they have...
Leslie Ann Blythe
Jun 25, 2025
On June 25th, 2025, Leslie Ann Blythe passed away after a long battle with cancer. Leslie Ann Walker was born in Providence, Rhode Island, to Thomas and Constance Walker on October 12, 1955. Leslie grew up in Rhode Island and graduated from High school there. During her childhood, Leslie spent her summers at the beach, where she always loved the...
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