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,...
Dorothy Simon Eccher
Aug 17, 2026
Dorothy (Simon) Eccher
Dorothy (Simon) Eccher was released from her earthly bonds...
Ralph Henery Kennington
Jul 25, 2026
Ralph Henery Kennington, 84, passed away on July 25, 2026, in Durango, Colorado. He was born on April 5, 1942, in Wyoming, and lived a life marked by hard work, devotion to family, faith, and enduring kindness.
Ralph graduated from Afton High School in Afton, Wyoming, in 1960. Straight out of high school, he entered the Army, beginning his adult life...
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...
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....
Marilyn Ronshausen Holland
Jun 30, 2026
Marilyn Ronshausen Holland
October 20, 1935 – June 30, 2026
Marilyn Ronshausen Holland, 90, died peacefully at home Tuesday night, June 30, 2026, with her cats Bess and Penny by her side.
Marilyn was born in Port Arthur, Texas, on October 20, 1935, to Eloise and ‘Sonny’ Ronshausen. She attended K-12 schools in Port Arthur, the University of Texas in Austin, and Port...
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,...
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,...
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...
Dianne Farley
Jul 25, 2026
Alma “Dianne” (Beck) Farley, 88, peacefully returned to her Heavenly Father on Saturday, July 25, 2026, at her home in Durango, Colorado, surrounded by her cherished family. Dianne was a devoted and loving wife, mother, Dana, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend. Although she will be deeply missed, her family finds comfort in knowing she has been joyfully reunited with the...
Beverly Tomberlin
Jul 21, 2026
In her more than 95 years on Earth, Beverly Dawn Garrett Tomberlin lived a life marked by love, laughter, resilience, and adventure. From the Great Depression and Dust Bowl to World War II and beyond, Bev witnessed tremendous change while remaining devoted to family, faith, and lifelong learning. She passed away peacefully and quickly on July 21, 2026, at Common...
James Carl Klinnert
Jul 21, 2026
James Carl Klinnert passed away on July 21, 2026, at Garden B (Mercy Hospice House). He was 89 years old.
James (Jim) was born May 1,1937 in Otter Tail County, Minnesota to Carl and Dorothy (Rian) Klinnert. He was the oldest son in a family of 3 boys and 3 girls. Jim was raised on the family farm, then moved to...
Anthony Joseph Herrera
Jul 21, 2026
Anthony J Herrera, age 66, from Ignacio, left this world in the early hours of July 21, 2026. He was born on June 17,1960 to Ralph and Mary Herrera in Durango, Colorado. He is survived by his stepdaughter, Mollie Pearl, his siblings; Sally (Danny) Bean, Robert(Sue) Martinez, Linda(Pete) Rivera, LeRoy (Jorgina) Herrera, Michael (Sharon) Herrera and Elaine Herrera, plus several...
Sharon Thompson Cloud
Jul 21, 2026
Sharon is survived by her daughter, Ramada Cloud (Charlie); her sisters, Elberta Thompson and Jan Dickson (Carl Dickson); her brothers, Jerald Peabody, Ike Peabody, Rod Grove, and Linda DeWolf; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; six nieces; four nephews; and her aunt, Rita Martinez of Gallup, New Mexico.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Jessie Thompson; her father, Patrick V. Gallegos...
Sandra Lynn Elliott
Jul 19, 2026
Sandra Lynn Elliott, 79, of Durango, Colorado, passed away, surrounded by her family, on July 19, 2026, at Penrose Hospital in Colorado Springs from injuries sustained in an automobile accident in Durango.
Sandra was born in Vancouver, British Columbia, to Henry and Dorothy Kohring. She grew up in Portland, Oregon and attended Marshall High School before beginning college at Oregon State...
