Obituaries

Frances Eva Blacker

Frances Eva Blacker

Jun 13, 2024

Frances Eva Blacker of Durango, CO passed away on June 13, 2024 at the Mercy Hospice House in Durango, CO. Frances was born on August 13, 1937 in Antonito, CO to Jose Silverio (J.S.) and Maria Bersabe (Mary B) Martinez. As J.S. was employed by the Rio Grande Railroad, Francis spent her childhood in many small towns in Colorado. On...

Jesse Wade Countryman

Jesse Wade Countryman

Jun 12, 2024

Jesse Wade Countryman passed away unexpectedly on June 12th,2024 at the age of 34. He was born October 22nd, 1989, in Farmington, New Mexico. Jesse attended schools in Farmington where he enjoyed playing soccer from the age of four years. Jesse and his identical twin brother, Brian, were always the life of the party from the time they learned to...

Paul David Shields

Paul David Shields

Jun 9, 2024

Paul David Shields, age 68, passed away on June 9, 2024 at his home in Durango, Colorado. Paul was born in Penasco, New Mexico, the son and grandson of foresters. His childhood was spent in Boston, Durango, Denver, Springfield, Virginia and back to Durango as his father was assigned duties with the US Forest Service.Paul was active in Boy Scouting,...

Ella Cheryl Harris

Ella Cheryl Harris

Jun 9, 2024

Ella Cheryl Harris was born on April 26, 2012 to Mark and Ashlie Harris. She was born in Farmington, New Mexico and raised in Redmesa, Colorado. She was welcomed into a big loving family with seven older sisters and four older brothers. She has always been our little ray of sunshine. Ella's favorite thing in the world was to be...

Jack Gerold Ruggles

Jack Gerold Ruggles

Jun 5, 2024

Jack Gerold Ruggles born February 11, 1934 in Moffat, Colorado to Earl Ruggles and Mildred Elsie Baker.

Jack was the 5th of 8 children. Jack grew up in the San Luis Valley.

Jack served in Company “D” 2d battalion 9th Marines during the Korean War. He continued on as a reserve with honorable discharge on February 15, 1960.

Jack met Dorthy Feiock, wife...

Molly Lujan

Molly Lujan

Jun 3, 2024

Our grandma loved to walk everywhere until she couldn't walk anymore. She was onery and feisty with a funny sense of humor. She would tell you her opinion even if you didn't ask for it. She loved to play bingo and get her hair permed and her nails painted. She loved her snacks and she loved shoes. She would call...

Richard Anthony Eichthaler

Richard Anthony Eichthaler

Jun 1, 2024

Richard (Dick) Anthony Eichthaler, 80, of Durango, Colorado, passed away peacefully June 1, 2024.

Richard was born September 2, 1943 to Anthony and Margaret (Turcott) Eichthaler in Bridgeport, Nebraska.  He was raised on a large ranch at Hudson, CO on the Eastern Slope.

Always a hard worker, throughout his life, he ran heavy equipment, ranched, farmed and was also a door greeter for Walmart....

James John Mollendor

James John Mollendor

May 28, 2024

Captain James John Christopher Mollendor "Moe"of Pagosa Springs passed from this life on May 28, 2024 after a courageous fight with lung cancer. Moe served this country in the United States Marine Corps, was a veteran of Korea and Vietnam Conflicts retiring from the Marine Corps in 1978. Moe owned the Alamo bar in Tacna Arizona. In 1995 Moe became...

Betty Myrta Seibel

Betty Myrta Seibel

May 27, 2024

Betty Seibel, age 99, peacefully passed away on May 27, 2024. She was born in Meeker, Colorado on March 17, 1925 to Charles and Winnie Cox. She was welcomed by her older brother Robert. After her arrival, younger brother Gene was born. When Betty was a youngster, the Cox family moved from Meeker to the Allison area where she and...

David Pomerantz

David Pomerantz

May 25, 2024

David Pomerantz, beloved husband, father, artist, and spiritual teacher, was born on July 22, 1941, in Portland, Oregon, and passed away on May 25, 2024, at his home in Durango, Colorado.He was predeceased by his parents, Lillian Scharf and Morris Pomerantz, as well as his older brother, Sanford Pomerantz. David spent his formative years in Portland. He excelled in baseball...

Christopher Raymond Atencio

Christopher Raymond Atencio

May 23, 2024

Christopher Raymond Atencio

Christopher Raymond Atencio, 54, of Las Vegas, Nevada, passed away on May 23,2024.

Ray was born on November 5, 1969, in Durango, Colorado, to Paul Atencio Sr. and Judy Atencio. He graduated from Durango High School and attended Fort Lewis College for a year before serving in the Navy for four years. Ray was known for his humor, kindness,...

Stacey Renee Owen

Stacey Renee Owen

May 17, 2024

Stacey Renee Owen, 45, passed away on May 17, 2024, in Memphis, Tennessee, following a two year battle with pancreatic cancer. Born on January 22, 1979, in Poway, California, Stacey was the cherished daughter of Alice (Murtagh) Howerton and the late Robert Owen. She is survived by her stepfather, Randy Howerton, sister Elizabeth Carpenter, along with 2 nieces and 2...

Stacey Renee Owen

Stacey Renee Owen

May 17, 2024

Stacey Renee Owen, 45, passed away on May 17, 2024, in Memphis, Tennessee, following a two year battle with pancreatic cancer. Born on January 22, 1979, in Poway, California, Stacey was the cherished daughter of Alice (Murtagh) Howerton and the late Robert Owen. She is survived by her stepfather, Randy Howerton, along with numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. Stacey was...

Jessika Dawn Bigleggins

Jessika Dawn Bigleggins

May 16, 2024

Jessika Dawn Bigleggins, 29,of Ignacio, CO,died 5/16/2024Bayfield. Born 10/1/1994. She was preceded in death by her mother, Carlita Blue Elk Groves and father, Roy Bigleggins;Jessika's journey began with her children: Ayden Reid, Noah Lee Daniel, Miles Lee Bigleggins and J.J. BiglegginsShe is survived by her brothers: Brandon Bigleggins, Dustin Weaver, Kenneth Burch, sister: Blossom Armstrong; aunts: Rochelle Aguilar (Nick), Raquel...

Ruby Marie Withers

Ruby Marie Withers

May 14, 2024

Ruby Mae Withers, 69, of Aztec, NM, died on  5/14/2024 in  Farmington, NM. She was born 1/30/1955. She is survived by her partner: Kurtis Bewley; son: Federico Cordova; siblings: Robert "Bobby" Talamante and Michelle Hayes; nieces and nephews: Crystal, Hazel, Joaquin, Dennis, Steven, Ashley, Jeremiah, Jennifer and many extended family and friends.  A service will be held at a later...

Jose Ernesto Garcia

Jose Ernesto Garcia

May 13, 2024

Jose Ernesto M. Garcia was born on April 12, 1943 to Alejandro and Louisa Garcia and left this earth on May 13, 2024. He is Survived by his life partner of 46 years Jaddis Martin, son Joseph Garcia (Mandi) of San Angelo, TX, daughters Nora Garcia of Allison, CO. Mary Ann Garcia of Allison, CO. Josephine Tackett (Russell) of Allison,...

Christopher Cuthair

Christopher Cuthair

May 11, 2024

Christopher Cuthair was born in Durango, Colorado to Yvette L. Cuthair and Floyd “Leon” Milliano. He passed away south of Farmington New Mexico on May 11th 2024.

Christopher grew up in Ignacio and attended Ignacio schools. He loved fishing, hunting, and being outdoors. He enjoyed going on trips with his best bro’s John, Ryan, and Nick. They went to many concerts...

Charles Ivan Wages

Charles Ivan Wages

May 8, 2024

Charles (Chuck) Wages, born September 28, 1952 in Hobbs, New Mexico, passed away peacefully on May 8, 2024, at the age of 71. Chuck was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend who touched the lives of many with his generous and joyful spirit.

Chuck spent his early years in Hobbs, New Mexico, before moving to Durango, Colorado in 1972...

Frances J Cohen Pearlmutter

Frances J Cohen Pearlmutter

May 4, 2024

Frances Judith Cohen was born on June 10 1923 and died May 4 2024. She was many things: mother, grandmother, great grandmother, adventurer and free spirit. Her family was always very important to her as was her independence and freedom. She was a lifelong crusader not only for women’s rights but for honoring heritage, beliefs and individualism. She responded to her nations...

Jon Kent Ross

Jon Kent Ross

May 2, 2024

Jon Kent Ross was born on August 27, 1936 in Price, Utah, the son of John Franklin and Dorothy E Ross.  He passed away on May 2, 2024.He spent his childhood and early years in Green River, UT where he met and married Georgie N. Hatch on June 11, 1955.  In 1968 they moved to Tiffany, CO where they were...