Obituaries
Lloyd Clendenning
Sep 4, 2014
Lloyd Arlin Clendenning, 63, passed away after a long illness Thursday, September 04, 2014 in Durango, Colorado . Mr. Clendenning lived in Bayfield, Colorado for 35 years. No services will be held at this time. Mr. Clendenning was born January 12, 1951 in Sacramento, California the son of Arlin and Juanita Clendenning. He was a carpenter for most of his...
Catherine Wanger
Sep 3, 2014
Obituary for Catherine Wanger Catherine Wanger, age 90, passed away after a brief illness on September 3, 2014 at Cottonwood Rehabilitation Center in Durango, Colorado. Born in Vienna, Austria on February 29, 1924 (leap year day), she was sent away by her parents at age 14 to Sweden in order to escape the Holocaust. She came to the United States...
Mike Gallegos
Sep 2, 2014
Obituary for Mike Gallegos Tiffany resident Mike Gallegos passed away on September 2, 2014 from complications from prostate cancer. He was 83 years old. He was born on May 26, 1931 in La Boca Colorado to Agapita Lucero and Frank Gallegos. During his life Mike was employed in various jobs. He was a miner in one of the Silverton, Colorado...
Jack Winchester
Sep 1, 2014
Obituary for Jack P Winchester Jack P. Winchester, age 90, died on September 1, 2014, at his home in Bayfield, Colorado. Mr. Winchester is survived by his wife, Marie Gen, of 65 years, and his 5 children: William, Mary, Catherine, Patricia and John. He is preceded in death by his daughter Caroline. He was grandfather to eleven grandchildren: Charlton, Hope,...
Marian Frost
Sep 1, 2014
Marian K. Frost, 46, died Monday, September 1, 2014 at her home in Longmont, Colorado. A wake will be held at the home of Raymond Frost, Jr., 56 Piwood, C.R. 517 – Ignacio beginning at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 5th. A Funeral Service will be held Saturday, September 6, 2014 at 10:00 A.M. at the Southern Ute Memorial Chapel...
Gertrude Siems
Aug 31, 2014
Obituary for Gertrude Dorothy Myrtle "Gertie" Siems (Stuerzebecher ) Gertrude passed into eternity August 31st after a stroke earlier in the month. She was only a few weeks from celebrating her 90th birthday. After spending the first 85 years of her life in her birthplace of Roselle, IL, she moved to Bayfield, CO to live in the mountains and enjoy...
Richard Fisher
Aug 31, 2014
Richard Lynn (Rick) Fisher passed away on August 31, 2014, at his home in Durango, Colorado. He was born on November 28, 1944 in Mishawaka, Indiana to Charles and Evelyn (Stanley) Fisher. Rick grew up in Mishawaka, Indiana, graduating from Mishawaka High School in 1963. After high school he attended Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana. In 1965 he joined...
Alex Velasquez
Aug 30, 2014
Obituary for Alex G Velasquez Alex G. Velasquez, 66, died Saturday, August 30, 2014 in Durango, CO. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday, September 5, 2014 at 10:00 A.M. at St. Ignatius Catholic Church. Burial will occur at Ignacio West Cemetery in Ignacio. A rosary will be held at St. Ignatius Catholic Church on Thursday at 6:00 p.m....
Leonard Thorpe, III
Aug 28, 2014
Leonard E. Thorpe, III, 66, died Thursday, August 28, 2014 in Durango, Colorado . Mr. Thorpe lived in Bayfield, Colorado for a short time to be close to his son and family. No services are planned at this time Len was born June 25, 1948 in Galveston, Texas, the son of Junior and Marie Thorpe. He grew up in Texas...
Gertrude Meiers
Aug 24, 2014
Trudy Meiers, 76, died Sunday, August 24, 2014 at home in Durango, Colorado . A memorial mass will be held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church on Friday, August 29th at 10:00 am at Sacred Heart Church, with lunch to follow in the church hall. Mrs. Meiers was born March 16, 1938 in Chicago, Illinois the daughter of Sylvester and Helen...
Alberta Kennedy
Aug 23, 2014
Obituary for Alberta Frances Kennedy (Parkhurst) Alberta Frances Kennedy, 95, passed Saturday, August 23, 2014 at her son Dean’s home in Ignacio, Colorado . Alberta lived in Los Alamos, New Mexico for 68 years. Alberta was born November 01, 1918 in Yorkville, Illinois the daughter of Raymond and Eva Parkhurst. Alberta was a loving, caring, dedicated Mom, Grandma and Great...
Catherine McClure
Aug 21, 2014
Obituary for Catherine Sophia "Cat" McClure Catherine Sophia “Cat” McClure, 56, died Thursday, August 21, 2014 at home in Durango, Colorado. Services will be 11:00 a.m. Sunday, August 24, 2014 at the American Legion in Durango. Cat was born July 16, 1958 in Durango, Colorado, the daughter of Anita Martinez. She grew up in Roy, Utah, and graduated from Roy...
Ella Roth
Aug 20, 2014
Obituary for Ella Marie Roth Ella Marie Roth passed away August 20, 2014 at Cottonwood Inn and Nursing Facility from complications of Sugar Diabetes. She was 86. A Memorial Service will be Tuesday, August 26, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 910 East 3rd Avenue, Durango. Burial of cremains to follow at St. Mark’s Columbarium. Born November...
Florence Baker
Aug 19, 2014
Obituary for Florence "Flossie" Baker Florence “Flossie” Baker passed away on August 19, 2014 at Sunshine Gardens Country Home, where she lived for three years and was cared for lovingly. At her request no services are planned. She was born to Everett V. Waddell and Lillian J. Morris-Waddell on September 24, 1923 in Brooklyn, New York. She was a homemaker...
Mary Sutcliffe
Aug 19, 2014
Obituary for Mary Ogden Sutcliffe Mary Ogden Sutcliffe, 86, died Tuesday, August 19, 2014 at home in Durango, Colorado. A celebration of Mary’s life will be Saturday, August 23, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. Mrs. Sutcliffe was born June 9, 1928 in Winnetka, Illinois the daughter of Dana and Vera Ogden. She grew up in Winnetka and graduated from New Trier...
Lowell Bell
Aug 17, 2014
Obituary for Lowell O. "Mike" Bell Lowell O. “Mike” Bell passed away August 17, 2014 in Durango, Colorado at the age of 83. He was born on August 16, 1931 in Viburnum, MO to Henry and Letha Bell. His family moved to Pagosa Springs, Colorado in 1947 where they worked for Day Lumber Company. He married Twilah L. (Montroy) Bell...
Cristian Korte
Aug 16, 2014
Cristian T. Korte, 6, left us to become an angel on Saturday, August 16, 2014 at Arboles, Colorado. Visitation will be held at Hood Mortuary on Friday, August 22, 2014 from 4-8:00 p.m. A celebration of his life will be held Saturday, August 23, 2014 at 10:00 A.M. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church and Deacon Toby Romero will be officiating....
Jesse Hanson-Colburn
Aug 12, 2014
Obituary for Jesse James Hanson-Colburn Jesse James Hanson- Colburn , 34, passed away the week of August 12, 2014 in Archuleta County. A celebration on his life will be held on August 30, 2014. 13 miles south on Trujillo road at Trijullo church, St. James mission at 1:00 pm. Jesse was born April 21, 1980 in Juanita, CO., the son...
Ellen Clark
Aug 9, 2014
Ellen Cornelia Dixon Clark, 99 years old, of Ignacio, Colorado, beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and friend passed from life on August 9th 2014 (she would have been 100 years old on September 5th) to be her heavenly father. She was born September 5th, 1914 to Malcolm and Cora Dixon on Crow Mountain in Atkins, Arkansas. She grew up...
Cecil Roth
Aug 6, 2014
Cecil Anthony Roth, 84, died Wednesday, August 6, 2014 in Durango, Colorado. Visitation will be held on Monday, August 11, 2014 from 6-8:00 p.m. at Hood Mortuary and a Funeral Service will be Tuesday, August 12, 2014 at 10:00 A.M. at Hood Mortuary. Jim Powell will be officiating. Burial with military honors will occur at Greenmount Cemetery in Durango. Mr....