Obituaries

Jul 6, 2015

Gordon Theodore Turner passed away July 6th, 2015 at home in Durango. He was 68. Gordon was born May 7th, 1947 in New York, NY, to Arnold and Ruth Turner. He is survived by his siblings: Joanne Turner of Durango, Alexander Turner of Holtsville, NY, Angela Dolan of Malone, NY, numerous nieces and nephews including Lisa Sontag, a son: Joseph...

Jul 5, 2015

Georgine Estella Mounts of Durango passed away July 5th, 2015 at home. She was 82. Georgine was born November 10th, 1932 in Enid, OK, to Walter and Clara Driever. She moved to Durango in 1947 when her parents purchased and began to operate Clover Rich Dairy. She graduated from Durango High School in 1950 and attended Fort Lewis College at...

Jul 1, 2015

Obituary for Marion M. Layman (Morrell) Marion passed away at her home in Sunshine Gardens West on July 1, 2015, she was 93. Marion was a beloved mother of 5, grandmother of 3 and great grandma of 2. She volunteered at the Senior Center, organizing bridge games and manning the gift shop for many years. She is known for her...

Jun 30, 2015

William E. Thompson of Durango, Co, passed away at his home on June 30th, he was 71. Mr. Thompson, was born July 25, 1943 in Durango, CO to William and Emma Thompson. He was a retired printer, and lifelong Durango resident who enjoyed his days outside, hunting and fishing as well as spending his time reading, and he never missed...

Jun 23, 2015

Obituary for Billye Jenkins Dunkerly Our sweet, loving, funny Miss Billye left us on Tuesday afternoon, June 23, 2015. Billye Jenkins Dunkerly, 89, was born in Young Harris, Georgia on February 9, 1926. She has left behind her daughter, Susan Kolb, her son-in-law, David Kolb, and her beloved grandsons, Charlie, 28, and Will, 25. A Georgia mountain girl, Billye moved...

Jun 21, 2015

Obituary for John William Vokaty John William Vokaty of Durango died on June 21st, 2015 at Mercy Regional Medical Center in Durango, he was 57. Vokaty was born on March 10th, 1958 in Hinsdale, IL to John and Helen Vokaty. John is survived by his father, John F. Vokaty of Burr Ridge, Illinois; his brother, Norman and his wife Liz...

Jun 20, 2015

Donna Jean Montonati Harper went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, June 20, 2015. Donna was a lover of life, a lover of family and friends, and a lover of adventure. She went nowhere alone, but was surrounded by people and grand places. Donna was life and she lived it well. Donna Jean Montonati was born in...

Jun 18, 2015

Sharon K. Wiebel of Durango passed away June 18th, 2015, at home in Durango. She was 72. Sharon was born June 30th, 1942, in Iowa City, IA, to Floyd and Cathryn Lewis. She grew up in Wellman, IA. obtained her nursing degree from the University of Iowa. She married Ronald Wiebel on January 8, 1965 in Rock Island, IL. Their...

Jun 13, 2015

Jun 7, 2015

Paula Emily Capochiano "Nana" Larsen passed away on June 7, 2015 in Ignacio, Colorado at age 75. She was born January 25, 1940 in Newport, Rhode Island to Americo Capochiano and Lillian Sanches. She graduated from Rogers High School in Newport in 1957 and then attended and graduated from Newport School of Nursing in 1960. She entered the Navy Nurse...

Jun 7, 2015

Obituary for Ian Bennett Ian Miguel Bennett passed away in Denver, Colorado on June 7, 2015. He was born on December 14, 1977 in Denver. With Ian’s passing, the Denver Broncos and Colorado Avalanche lost a fan on earth, but gained one in heaven. In addition to spectator sports, Ian enjoyed scuba-diving, skiing, snowboarding, whitewater rafting and canoeing, camping, and...

May 31, 2015

Obituary for Charles Elmer "Charlie" Schumacher Charles Schumacher passed away at his home in Durango on May 31, 2015. He was 87 years old. Mr. Schumacher was born in Durango on November 18, 1927. He graduated from Durango High School and served in the Navy. Upon his return to Durango, he married Dorothy Moore. Charlie and his brother, Leroy owned...

May 29, 2015

May 29, 2015

Orlando Miera of Durango passed away on May 29th, 2015 . He was 82. What a Gift, to get to meet Our Father on his Birthday. Orlando was born May 29th, 1933 in Lumberton, NM. He was proud of his service in the Air Force during the Korean War. Orlando married Dora Garcia they had 4 wonderful children together. Though...

May 26, 2015

Chris Ryan died peacefully with family at his side at his home on Tuesday, May 26, 2015. He was 80 years old. Chris is survived by his wife of 51 years, Ingrid, and by their three children, Ann, Philip and Kate, their spouses, his two sisters, Nancy and Betty, and his four loving grandchildren - Elsa, Lukas, Himalya, and Girnar....

May 21, 2015

Dolly Sue Sims, 80, beloved mother and Mema, passed away Thursday, May 21, 2015, in Arlington. Funeral: 11 a.m. Monday, June 1, at Bethel Baptist Church in Aztec, N.M. Interment: 3 p.m. Monday in Crestview Cemetery, Durango, Colo. Visitation: Prior to the service at the church. Dolly was born July 20, 1934, in Brownfield to Scott Earl Eubank and Julia...

May 18, 2015

Obituary for Barbara Ann Zelenka (Hentschel) Barbara Zelenka, 79, of Durango, CO and Litchfield Park, AZ died on 5/18/2015 in Durango, CO. She was born on 2/1/1936 in Detroit, MI. Her parents were William & Evelyn Hentschel. Barbara is now with the Lord. There will be a viewing Friday, May 22, 2015 from 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM. A rosary...

May 17, 2015

Wally is survived by wife, Lois June Mason; daughter Norma Tietz; and son Doug Mason. Wally was a loving father, husband, and friend to all. Wally was born in Ignacio to his homesteading parents, Wilford & Minnie Mason on August 1, 1924. He graduated from Ignacio High School. He moved to California for a while, to work with his brother....

May 17, 2015

Obituary for Pauline Green Pauline Green of Ignacio, Colorado, passed away at her home on Sunday, May 17, 2015. She was 69. There will be a service at Hood Mortuary Chapel, 1261 East Third Avenue, Durango, on Thursday, May 21, 2015 at 10:00am She was preceded in death by her son, Samuel. She is survived by her grandchildren: Eddy, Kenny,...

May 17, 2015

Dan E. Meyer, 61, of Marvel, CO, died 5/17/2015 at his home. Born 12/14/1953. He is survived by: son, J.D. Meyer; daughter, Leanna Fisher; mom, Eileen Meyer; dad, Tony Meyer; sister, Vicky Wertz & 3 other sisters & 1 brother; and his significant other, Jo Ellen Dickson. A service will be held on Sat. May 23, 2015 at 10am, at...