Obituaries

Jerry Kendrick

Jerry Kendrick

May 15, 2015

Obituary for Jerry Dean Kendrick Jerry Dean Kendrick of Durango passed away of cancer May 15th, 2015 at home with his family at his side. He was 80. A celebration of life will be held Thursday May 21, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. at the Florida Mesa Presbyterian Church, 1024 County Road 230 Durango, CO. Jerry was born February 26th, 1935...

Annabelle Eagle

Annabelle Eagle

May 14, 2015

Annabelle W. Eagle, matriarch of the Eagle family of the Southern Ute Tribe, passes on to the Spirit World on May 14th at her home in Ignacio, Colorado. She was born in Ignacio November 22, 1924 to Olive Tyler and William H. William. For sixty-five years, she was married to Clifford House Eagle, who passed away ten years ago. Annabelle...

Paula Silva

Paula Silva

May 14, 2015

Obituary for Paula Dolores Silva (Silva) Paula Silva, 52, of Durango/Piedra, died May 14, 2015 at Four Corners Health Care Center. She was born on June 6, 1962 in Durango, Colorado. She is survived by her children Paul Madril, Chris Madril and Monyca Escalante all of Durango,CO. She will be missed by all of her family and friends. A rosary...

Alice Piveral

Alice Piveral

May 13, 2015

Irene Piveral passed away May 13th, 2015, in Durango, Colorado. She was 93. Irene was born January 20th, 1922, in Lincoln, Kansas, to George and Metta Broderick. She grew up in Hiawatha, Kansas and was married to Charles Piveral in 1943. Irene and Charles moved to their farm near Simpson, Minnesota in 1952, where they remained until Charles’ death in...

Sawyer Ward

Sawyer Ward

May 12, 2015

Sawyer Otis Ward Born: June 11, 2001, Denver, Colo. Died: May 12, 2015, Durango, Colo. Survivors: Parents: Julie Pysklo and Steve Ward (divorced) Sister: Ruby Ward Grandparents: Frank and Lea Ann Pysklo, Arvada, Colo. Jack Ward, Canandaigua, N.Y. Marleah Ward, Durango Father's partner and her daughters: Hattie Miller and daughters Molly and Sadie Christensen He was also cherished and loved...

Mary Foreman

Mary Foreman

May 11, 2015

Mary Ellen Foreman of Durango passed away peacefully at her home, May 11th, 2015. She was 87. Mary was born March 30, 1928, in Malvern, AR, to Henry C. and Perlin (Thayer) Hartje. She grew up in Conway, and graduated High School in Conway. She attended Arkansas State Teacher's College. While in college, she met William "Bill" Foreman when he...

Kim Lawrence

Kim Lawrence

May 11, 2015

Kim A. Lawrence of Durango, born August 1, 1948, passed away on May 11, 2015. Kim was a kind and thoughtful person. He was an accomplished martial artist with Black Belts in four styles. He had a degree in Mechanical Engineering. He was an avid motorcyclist and enjoyed riding with his wife when the weather allowed. Recently Kim had worked...

Bonnie Fuller

Bonnie Fuller

May 8, 2015

On May 8, 2015, Bonnie Fuller of Durango, Colorado passed away in peace, at her home, surrounded by family, friends, and her dogs, after a fourteen month battle against cancer. Bonnie Lou Clements was born on January 14, 1947, in Cleveland, Ohio -- the only child of Robert William Clements, who was AT&T’s Executive Recruiter for Bell Labs, and of...

Lee James

Lee James

May 7, 2015

Lee “Clyde” James passed May 7, 2015. Clyde was born in Phoenix, AZ to Thomas Clyde Jr. (T-Bone) James & Mary Nell (Mrs. T-Bone) James Sept 13, 1942. He is survived by his wife Patricia (Pat) James, children William (Bill) James, Rebecca (Becky) Fretz, David James, Sharla Dyar, grandchildren Chrissy Rose, Lisa Kerr, Brett Kerr, Lorne Heintze, Teresa James, Kalisa...

Jason Baca

Jason Baca

May 4, 2015

Obituary for Jason Randall Baca Jason Randall Baca, born January 17th 1985 in Rangely, Co. Date of Death, May 2, 2015. Survived by Denise Baca (mother), Tori Baca (sister), Abrielle Baca (daughter). Education Associate of Arts Degree. Jason Baca, beloved son, brother and father was a very gentle soul and inspired everyone he touched. A true visionary dreamer and a...

Frank Powell

Frank Powell

May 4, 2015

Frank Thomas Kalani Powell of Ignacio passed peacefully at home surrounded by family, May 4th, 2015. Frank was born June 20th, 1954 in Sunnyside, UT, to Frank Powell and Marjorie McKeague. He grew up in Hawaii and graduated from Waianae High School in 1972. Starting at an early age, Frank took interests in mechanics and racing. Frank was married to...

Kathryn Alexander

Kathryn Alexander

May 3, 2015

Kathryn Ann Alexander died unexpectedly from a very short illness on Sunday, May 3, 2015 at her home in Durango. Kathryn “Kathy” was born to Captain Ray Douglas Murphy and Patricia Murphy April 2, 1959. Her young childhood and school years were spent in Sanford, Florida and Coronado Island, California where her father was stationed in the U.S. Navy. Many...

Aubrey Hicks-Bonilla

Aubrey Hicks-Bonilla

May 3, 2015

Aubrey Marie Hicks-Bonilla died May 3, 2015 at her home in Durango. She was 40. There will be a celebration of her life on Wednesday, May 13, 2015 at 4:00pm at the Life Church, Bayfield (111 South Street). Please wear something PINK or GREEN, in memory of Aubrey. Aubrey was born August 30, 1974 in Ridgecrest, CA to Thomas Hicks...

Thomas Byrne

Thomas Byrne

May 2, 2015

Tom Byrne has rowed his last big wave. He died May 2 at 58 while otherwise trying to have fun, after having been diagnosed with cancer in July 2012.Tom began teaching at Durango High in 1992; he loved developing and teaching alternative courses to the traditional Senior English class. Many students earned credit for their college composition requirements through his...

Zane Bilgrav

Zane Bilgrav

May 1, 2015

Zane M. Bilgrav, long time Durango resident, died at home on May 1, 2015, after a heroic battle with cancer. He was 60 years old. He married MJ Nuccio on April 7, 1984 in Haleiwa, HI. He is survived by his mother, Joyce of Durango; wife MJ; sons, Cullen and Zane K of Durango; and daughter Kira Burbridge (Cody) of...

Mark Herrera

Mark Herrera

Apr 29, 2015

Obituary for Mark Bruce Herrera Mark Bruce "Arrow" Herrera passed away April 29th, 2015 in Klamath Falls, Oregon. Mark was born July 14th, 1963 in Durango, CO to Jose Ignacio Alfonso Herrera, Sr. and Mary Ruth Washington. He grew up in and attended schools in Ignacio, Colo. He lived in Pueblo, Colorado Springs, Denver, Missouri, Texas, and eventually landed in...

Lenni Malarsie

Lenni Malarsie

Apr 29, 2015

Lenni René Malarsie of Durango passed away April 29th, 2015. She was 41. Lenni was born December 16th, 1973 in Pueblo, CO, to Richard and Sandra Dissler. She graduated in 1992 from Pueblo South High School. She moved to Durango in 2003 and has since called Durango her home. Lenni worked recently for J.C. Pennys in Durango and as a...

George Davis, Jr.

George Davis, Jr.

Apr 28, 2015

George Ernest Davis, Jr., of Durango passed away April 28th, 2015 at home in Durango. He was 62. George was born May 18th, 1952 in Durango, CO to Bessie Davis and George Davis, Sr. He grew up in Durango and graduated in 1970 from Durango High School. He enlisted in the U.S. Army during Vietnam and served as a mechanic....

Mary Sullivan

Mary Sullivan

Apr 25, 2015

Mary Agnes Sullivan (1927-2015) Mary departed this earth on April 26, 2015. Her death was unexpected. Mary was a resident of Sunshine Gardens when she died, at age 87. Mary was born in St Joseph’s Hospital in Far Rockaway-a community on the south shore of Long Island, NY. Mom and dad provided a warm and loving home. Like many people...

John Conklin

John Conklin

Apr 24, 2015

John William "Willie" Conklin, 67, of Durango, Colorado, died 4/24/2015 at his home. Born 10/28/1947. He is survived by his wife, Lois Conklin, brother: Christopher L. Conklin, son: Jay Hood, Daughter-in-law: Jessica Hood, Grandchildren: Mya and Aiden Hood, extended family and close friends. He was a volunteer for the Hermosa Cliffs Fire Dept. Service will be held at a later...