Obituaries
Wesley "Wes" Cummings
Aug 2, 2024
Graveside services for Wesley "Wes" Cummings will be held on Friday, June 13, 2025 at 11 a.m. at Cedar Grove Cemetery, Mancos, Colorado.
Wes Cummings was born December 30, 1939 in La Junta, Colorado to Merrell Price and Katie Bernice (Parrish) Cummings. He passed away August 2, 2024, while in Tucson, Arizona at the age of 84.
Wes attended a one room...
Donald Henry Douglas
May 30, 2025
Born in Natchez, Mississippi, Don's family moved to Southern California while he was still very young. He lived there until 1985 when he relocated to Durango, Colorado where he lived until his passing. He was a family man and avid outdoorsman.
He is survived by His life partner Chris Hiner of 33 years, 5 children and 10 grandchildren.
A celebration of life...
Joan Dunlevy Southcotte
Mar 18, 2025
In Loving Memory of Joan Dunlevy Southcotte
Joan was born to David and Adele Dunlevy on the Jersey Shore. She loved the beach, roller skating and playing the clarinet in the Pleasantville High School Marching Band. She was also an accomplished pianist. Her life took an adventurous turn when she met and married Chuck Southcotte, a Colorado cowboy and Navy air...
Orlinda Esther Arellano
Oct 23, 2024
Orlinda Esther Arellano, a kind and loving soul, peacefully departed this world on October 23, 2024, at the age of 94. Born in Monero, New Mexico, she spent her life in Bayfield, Colorado and her final years in Tucson, Arizona. She will be remembered for her warmth, laughter, and the joy she brought to all who had the privilege to...
Donnie Snooks
May 6, 2025
Donnie Snooks, 75, of Bayfield, Colorado, passed away on May 6, 2025, after a long and courageous battle with diabetes and kidney disease.
He was preceded in death by his parents Sam and Ila Snooks. He is survived by his wife of 56 years Robin Snooks, his children Jennifer Hine (Rich), Michael Snooks, Kristin Snooks, and four grandchildren Cash Snooks (Sierra),...
Charles "Chuck" L. Widdop
May 1, 2025
Charles L. Widdop born Nov. 14th 1945, passed away in his home in Durango, Colorado on the morning of May 1st 2025 at the age of 79. Chuck is survived by his wife Janet Widdop, son Jesse Widdop and two grandkids, Wyatt and Lennix Widdop. `
He was born in Rock Springs, Wyoming and lived up there for a short period...
Geneva Louise Heiman
May 27, 2025
Geneva Louise Ball was born November 16, 1923 in Wichita, Kansas to William Palmer Ball and
Helen Edith (Hoag) Ball. She passed away on Tuesday, May 27 at the Kansas City Hospice House
in Kansas City, Missouri. Geneva had been a resident of Tallgrass Creek Senior Living, Overland
Park Kansas, since 2018.
After graduating from Alma (Kansas) High School in 1942, Geneva attended business...
Harry Gibson Liles
May 23, 2025
Born in Norfolk, Virginia to Mary and Harry Elmo Liles. Attended high school at Great Bridge High. Worked as a copy boy at Virginia Pilot Ledger Star while in school.
Graduated from Richmond Professional Institute of the College of William & Mary in 1962. While there he worked for the Richmond Times Dispatch as a graphic artist. He was also involved...
Viera Provost
May 22, 2025
Viera Provost (née Kulamer) passed away peacefully on May 22, 2025, at the remarkable age of 97.
Born on August 23, 1927, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Viera was the daughter of John and Anna Kulamer. She grew up alongside her siblings—Ruth, Ann, Louise, and John. In 1968, she married John Provost. Viera is survived by her four daughters: Yael Nelson, Sari Benmeir,...
Carla "Elisi" Jean Santiago
May 21, 2025
Carla "Elisi" Jean Chandler Santiago passed away at the age of 75, still looking at the world through rose tinted glasses. She will always be a Cherokee Cowgirl with a gypsy soul. As her cherished Bob Dylan once sang; “Some people seem to fade away but then when they are truly gone, it’s like they didn’t fade away at all.”...
Virginia "Nany R" Lee Richmond
May 21, 2025
Virginia “Nany R” Lee Richmond, 83 died Wednesday May 21, 2025. She was born on December 12, 1941, in Loop TX, the daughter of Virgil and Ellen Clark. She attended school in Lovington, Tatum and House NM. She attended college and NMSU in Las Cruces NM. She married Owen Jimmie Richmond in Roswell NM on February 13, 1965. They made...
James "Jimmy" Howard Zimpfer
May 16, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of James H. Zimpfer, lovingly known as Jimmy, on May 16, 2025. Born in Buffalo, NY, on December 17, 1985, Jimmy was an avid Buffalo Bills fan and celebrated each game with a cookout surrounded by friends and family. In 2017, he and Meagan made Pagosa Springs their home, where they enjoyed the...
Linda Gayle Murray
May 14, 2025
Linda Gayle Murray, 75, of Durango, Colorado, passed away peacefully on May 24, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family.
Born on March 26, 1950, in Louisville, Kentucky, Linda's zest for life began early. She was an accomplished ice skater in her youth and carried her love of movement and grace throughout her life—later becoming an avid tennis player, like...
Nina Smith
May 12, 2025
Nina Smith, 87, of Bayfield, Colorado passed away peacefully at home on May 12, 2025 with her daughter Lorna and grand-dog Molly by her side.
Nina married the late Harry “Smitty” Smith on June 23, 1962 at Hill AFB in Utah. They lived in Utah, Nevada, and Germany. In 1979 they moved to Bayfield. Nina worked for many years as an...
Felicia Cleone McKinley
May 11, 2025
Felicia Cleone McKinley (Wind Feather) entered the realm of her ancestors on May 11, 2025. A daughter, sister, friend and the greatest Auntie Ever was born December 1, 1972 in Durango, Colorado to Georgia Watts McKinley and the late Sammy E. Pinnecoose. Felicia was a member of the Southern Ute Indian Tribe. She also shared heritage with the Ute Mountain...
Dewey Garald Peden
May 10, 2025
Dewey Garald Peden, 90, of Durango, Colorado, passed away peacefully in his home on Saturday, May 10th, 2025, surrounded by his family.
Dewey was born on October 1st, 1934, in Ackmen, Colorado, to Garald and Hazel Peden. He grew up farming in Montezuma County, Colorado. His family also farmed in southern Oklahoma for a number of years, but they later moved...
John "Tad" Lyday
May 9, 2025
John Theodore "Tad" Lyday was born on April 11, 1959, at Michael Reese Hospital in
Chicago, IL, to Donald Chester Lyday and Jane “Jayne” Elois Black. A resident of Bayfield, CO,
John passed away on May 9, 2025, in Pueblo, CO, after being diagnosed with cancer.
John will be interred next to his parents at Pine River Cemetery in Bayfield, Colorado.
Shortly after his...
RaNae Lynette Bakel
May 6, 2025
RaNae Lynette Bakel passed peacefully on Tuesday, May 6, 2025 surrounded by many who loved her dearly. Born September 7, 1955 to Leo and Patricia Bakel, RaNae frequently pondered throughout her life how she was so lucky to be born to two such loving, fun people who gave her two older brothers, Randy Bakel and Ron Bakel.
RaNae grew up as...
Marilyn Ann Nutter
Apr 30, 2025
Marilyn Ann Nutter (née Shields), 98, passed away on April 30, 2025, in Durango, CO. She was born in Princeton, IN on November 15th, 1926.
She attended St. Ambrose Catholic School, Grosse Pointe High School, and Michigan State University.
She wrote for her high-school newspaper & The Grosse Pointe News. She also took much joy in writing funny, thoughtful poems for all...
Subscribe
Get alerts when new obituaries are posted
