Obituaries
Patsy Verlena Bardin
Apr 11, 2026
Patsy Verlena Bardin passed away on April 11, 2026, just a day after her 90th birthday.
Patsy was born in Vernon, Texas to Chester and Margie Green.
She is survived by her daughter, LaGay Humbert; two grandsons, Brandon Best and Kurtis Bardin; six great grandchildren, Trinity, Dakota, Tegan, Aiden, Jocelyn, and Weston; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and her many friends and...
Luis Lozano Vargas
Apr 6, 2026
Luis Lozano Vargas was born March 23,1969 in Cocomorachic, Chihuahua to Jose Antonio Lozano and Anastacia Vargas.
Luis was the 6th of 9 children. Luis migrated to Durango Colorado following his father in 1989, He worked several jobs before starting his own Fence building company LL Fence Company.
Luis married Elena Najera of Blanco New México in 1992 and together they had...
Clara Nola Burns
Mar 24, 2026
Clara Nola Burns, 70, passed away suddenly in her home on March 24, 2026. Born in Denver, CO in 1955, Clara moved with her family to Ignacio in 1961. Clara was a beloved hairdresser in the Four Corners area for over 50 years, working out of her salon Custom Cuts by Clara in the heart of Ignacio. People who knew...
Celestino Raymon Lopez
Jan 11, 2026
Mr. Ray Lopez 84 of Ignacio, Colorado passed away Sunday January 11th surrounded by family and loved ones.
Born February 15th 1941 to Joe Celestino Lopez and Maria Catalina Lopez in Tiffany.
Ray was a Spec. 4 U.S. Army Veteran. He spent some years logging in the woods before finding his passion and niche being a heavy equipment operator and doing custom...
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,...
James Hogan
Sep 24, 2025
Jim Hogan died of melanoma cancer on his 80th birthday, September 24, 2025. Jim was born to Jerry and Betty Hogan in Durango. He attended St. Columba then Durango High School where he graduated in 1964. In 1965 Jim joined the Navy and fueled jets on the USS Oriskany during the Vietnam War. After his 4 years of Naval service...
Kenneth Ralph Tucker
Dec 10, 2025
Kenneth Ralph Tucker, affectionately known as Ken or Kenny, was born on February 27, 1942, in Galveston, Texas to Carrel and Adred Tucker, the youngest of three brothers: Doug and Coleman. Eleven years later, his sister Rita arrived, and Kenny often found himself caring for her, as his older brothers managed to escape that responsibility.
The Tucker family moved frequently, never...
Stephen Michael Baukat
Dec 14, 2025
Stephen Michael Baukat, age 80, passed away peacefully on December 14, 2025, at Mercy Hospice, CommonSpirit Hospital in Durango, Colorado. He was born on May 14, 1945, in Northwood, North Dakota.
Steve was an intellectual, kind, and soft-spoken man with a keen mind and a strong sense of integrity. He was a good judge of character, thoughtfully opinionated, and deeply principled....
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...
Linda Juanita Lopez
Apr 1, 2026
Linda Juanita Lopez, 56, of Durango, Colorado, passed peacefully from this life on April 1, 2026, at Mercy Hospital, after facing illness with quiet courage and characteristic grace.
Linda was born on June 24, 1969, in Durango. She was the daughter of John “Sam” Lopez and Delia Jaramillo Lopez, and grew up as one of five siblings. She is preceded in...
Jason V. Pascoe
Mar 29, 2026
We are incredibly sad to announce that Jason V. Pascoe 52, heartbreakingly passed away on March 29, 2026. He was a very hardworking man. Before he passed, he was a devoted mechanic. Working on vehicles was his passion, building his own businesses for any and all automotive work. He was a very busy and on the go kind of guy....
Jay Hoyt Howard
Mar 26, 2026
Jay Hoyt Howard, born John Otto Utzinger on August 18, 1956, in Ray, Arizona, was adopted in 1958 by Ray Howard, who became both his father and mentor in life and work.
Jay spent his early years on ranches throughout southwestern Arizona, where his lifelong love of ranching began. He started riding at just two years old on an old gelding...
Selena Marlene Trujillo
Mar 20, 2026
January 18, 1975 – March 20, 2026
Selena Marlene Trujillo, a beloved daughter of Durango, theatre aficionado, and vibrant presence in the local arts community, passed away peacefully on March 20, 2026, at Mercy Hospice House after a courageous battle with cancer. She was 51.
Born on January 18, 1975, in Durango, Colorado, Selena was a proud lifelong resident whose creativity, warmth,...
David Alexander
Mar 18, 2026
David Eugene Alexander was born on March 11, 1959, in La Junta, Colorado. He passed away suddenly on March 18, 2026, at the age of 57. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ken and Rose Alexander, and his sister, Lisa Raye Alexander.
He is survived by his loving wife, Carol Alexander; his daughter, Liza Williams (Jason Williams); his two...
Marilyn Ann Fitzpatrick
Mar 17, 2026
Marilyn Ann (Vernon) Fitzpatrick, age 84, passed away peacefully on March 17, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born in Pontiac, Michigan, and spent most of her life in Ann Arbor, where she built a life centered on love, faith, and community. A graduate of the University of Michigan School of Music, music was truly the language of her...
Oracio Juan Montoya
Mar 16, 2026
November 26,1944 -March 16, 2026
Affectionately known as Johnny (John), was a lifetime resident of Pagosa Springs, Colorado, growing up with a deep connection to his community. Born on November 26, 1944, to José Eugenio and Glorificia Montoya.
After graduating from Pagosa Springs High School, he attended Trinidad Junior College. He loved sports and working out. Throughout his life, he held various...
Deacon John Joseph O'Hare
Mar 13, 2026
Deacon John Joseph O’Hare, 89, of Bayfield, CO, died peacefully in his home on Friday, March 13, 2026. John was born on August 26, 1936, in Milwaukee, WI.
John was ordained a deacon in the Roman Catholic Church in May of 1987. He faithfully served numerous parishes for over 40 years. He was also a member of the Knights of Colombus...
John "George" Etz, Jr.
Mar 11, 2026
John “George” Etz, Jr., 66, of Oxford, Colorado, unexpectedly passed into the arms of Jesus on March 11, 2026. He was born in Phoenix, Arizona to John and Arlene Etz on July 15, 1959. He married his wife, Danene, on August 16, 1980 and had two beautiful daughters, Kathryn “Katie” and Kellie.
He’d been a resident of La Plata County since...
Ann Perkins-Parrott
Mar 10, 2026
Ann Perkins-Parrott (O’Brien) was born to Barbara (Miller) O’Brien and Chilton O’Brien in Beaumont, TX, on December 11, 1950. After growing up in Beaumont, Ann met Steve Perkins whom she married in 1971 and was the father to six of her seven biological children. In 1991, she moved to Durango with Steve and their five boys (Christopher, Steven, Robert, Benjamin,...
Laura Elguezabal-Hickman
Mar 4, 2026
Laura Elguezabal-Hickman of Pagosa Springs, CO passed away peacefully on March 4th, 2026 in Durango, CO.Born in Boise, ID, Laura's adventurous spirit led her to live in Alaska and Louisiana before finally settling in Pagosa Springs in 2007. But wherever she went, her trademark warmth followed. In Pagosa, she became a pillar of the community - caring for animals at...
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