Roy Oliver O'John
Jun 16, 2026
Roy was a member of The Southern Ute Tribe, and he will be greatly missed by his fellow bikers, casino friends, dogs, and family members.
Roy was preceded in death by his mother, Labara Radea and Father Wilson O'John Sr., brothers; Cavanaugh O'John Sr., Calvin O'John, Wilson, O'John Jr., sister Olive O'John.
Roy is survived by his wife Vera O'John, his dogs;...
Doneva Paulek Huntington
Jun 16, 2026
Doneva Paulek Huntington 79, of Hesperus Colorado, passed away peacefully Tuesday June 16, 2026 at the the BeeHive Memory Care Home in Cortez, CO. She was surrounded by her husband, brother, 3 of her 5 children and 2 son in laws. Doneva was born June 04, 1947 to Donald and Shirley Hoover. She was later adopted by James Grant Paulek...
Robert Harley Conner
Jun 14, 2026
Robert Harley Conner was born on January 15, 1956 to Robert Clifford Conner and Alma Pauline (Howe) Conner. Robert was born in Cortez, Colorado-the oldest of five children.
Robert passed away at his home June 14, 2026 at the age of 70. Robert was preceded in death by his first wife-Sheila, his daughter-Lauren Ashley Conner, his brother Richard, and his parents....
Kristopher (Charlie) Chambers
Jun 10, 2026
Kris' s passion was riding motorcycle and working for Harley-Davidson. It was important to him to do the best job he could and support the motorcyling community. He enjoyed swapping stories with customers with longtime riders, and helping Harley customers have phenomenal experineces. It had always been his dream to live and work at a Colorado Harley-Davidson dealership. He was...
Miqueas Atencio
Jun 7, 2026
Miqueas “Mike” Atencio was called home to heaven June , 2026, he was 42 years old. Born July 23, 1983, to Leonard and Roberta Atencio, he was born with a rare chromosome disorder. Recombinant 8 Syndrome AKA San Luis Valley Syndrome. Very rare and predominantly found in Hispanic children. He was the oldest known survivor of this disorder even with...
Judy Marie Tinker (Sauck)
Jun 6, 2026
Judy Marie Tinker (Sauck), 82, of Durango passed peacefully at home, Saturday June 6th, 2026. She is survived by her sons, John Tinker and fiancé Lorri Lacy, and Robin (Connie) Tinker; and grandson Justin Tinker.
Louise M Romero
Jun 5, 2026
Louise Romero, age 90, of Durango, passed away peacefully on Friday morning, June 5, 2026. She was born on July 23, 1935, the daughter of Manuel and Guadelupe Lujan.
Born and raised in Durango, Louise met the love of her life, Basilio Romero, whom she married on December 27, 1951. Together they built a life centered on family, love, laughter and...
Mark Kircher
Jun 4, 2026
Mark Henry Kircher, MD died peacefully at his home from congestive heart failure in the early morning hours of June 4, 2026. He was born in Philadelphia, PA on November 7, 1946, to John and Dottie Kircher (now deceased). He is survived by his siblings, Gary and Jessica Kircher. He married Pamela Marie King on June 19, 1976; they celebrated...
Donald Kenneth Ross
May 26, 2026
Donald “Don” Kenneth Ross 1944-2026
Donald “Don” Kenneth Ross, 82, a loving husband, knowledgeable outdoorsman, and consummate storyteller, passed away peacefully on May 26, 2026, in Durango, Colorado.
Born in Durango on March 1, 1944, to Kenneth and Mildred Ross, Don’s childhood was shaped by the Four Corners region, especially Colorado and Utah. Don was raised in Mesa Verde National Park (yes,...
William Allen Himes
May 23, 2026
William Allen "Bill" "Skip" Himes
August 18, 1946 – May 23, 2026
William Allen Himes, known to most as "Bill" and affectionately nicknamed "Skip," passed away at home in Durango, Colorado, on May 23, 2026, at the age of 79.
Bill was born on August 18, 1946, in Sioux City, Iowa, to William T. Himes and Modiste Y. Mahan. He was raised in...
Ronald Turner
May 20, 2026
Ronald “Pinch” Turner passed in the early morning hours of May 20, 2026, just four days past his 88th birthday, in the Hospice House of Common Spirit Hospital, Durango, Colorado.
Ron was born on May 16, 1938, to A. Verne Turner and Helen Humphreys Turner in Bakersfield, California joining his older brother Bruce in the family. He remembered spending the summers...
Meredith Ebaugh Mallett
May 20, 2026
Meredith Ebaugh Mallett, 69, passed away on May 20, 2026, in Durango, Colorado. Born on June 6, 1956, Meredith's life was marked by her kind and caring nature, her artsy and humorous spirit, and her role as a loving and supportive mother.
Meredith's professional life was diverse and community-oriented. She served her community as a postal carrier at the Durango Post...
Eileen Sadie Candelaria
May 19, 2026
Eileen Sadie Candelaria was born on March 26, 1944, in Placerville, Colorado, to Andreas Duran and Lucia Valdez. She was one of eleven children and spent her early years in Telluride before moving to Ignacio, where she graduated from high school in 1962. She briefly attended Fort Lewis College before beginning a long and dedicated career with the United States...
Rachel Jean Richardson
May 17, 2026
Rachel Jean Richardson, age 79, passed away peacefully in Mancos, CO surrounded with love on May 17, 2026. Born on March 12, 1947, Rachel lived a life marked by resilience, creativity, adventure, and deep love for the people and world around her.
Rachel grew up in Vermont, surrounded by the beauty of nature and horses, which sparked a lifelong love for...
Dwight Spaulding Burgess
May 17, 2026
Dwight Spaulding Burgess, age 90 passed away peacefully on May 17, 2026 at Sunshine Gardens, Durango Colorado.
He was born on September 5, 1935 in New Jersey.
Dwight lived a full and adventurous life, traveling and working all over the world, especially in Africa. An alumnus of the University of Virginia, originally a geologist, he joined the diplomatic service and began his...
Roy Alan Stevens
May 17, 2026
Roy Stevens, beloved father, grandfather, brother, and son, passed away, at home, smiling, sharing memories, and laughing on May 17, 2026, at the age of 72.
Born on December 30th, 1953, in Imperial Beach, California, Roy lived a life marked by dedication, service, and love for his family and community. He proudly served in the United States Army from February 1972...
Patricia Katherine Quintana
May 15, 2026
Patricia “Trish” Quintana peacefully went home to her Father on May 15, 2026, at 10:45 a.m., with loved ones by her side. Trish had a strong Catholic faith with a special devotion to our Mother Mary, that guided her and her family thru a 15 year battle with breast cancer.
She was born on December 27, 1978, in Longmont, Colorado, to...
Gregory Eldon Bell
May 13, 2026
On April 27, 1944, Gregory Eldon Bell was born to Doris Fleetwood Bell and Richard (“Dick”) Bell in Chariton County, Missouri. An Army brat, Greg moved with his parents across the country several times, living in Colorado Springs, Los Angeles, and Indiana. But home base was always Chariton County, where his mother’s family had a farm. When Greg was 11,...
Clifton Larry Garner
May 8, 2026
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Clifton “Larry” Garner passed from this world on Friday, May 8, 2026, surrounded by family. Larry was born May 18, 1945, to Otis George Garner and Pearl Alice (Mc Clendon) Garner at Community Hospital in Durango, Colorado. He was God’s gift...
Kathleen Susan Ross
May 8, 2026
Celebrating the Life of Kathleen “Sue” Ross
Kathleen Susan Ross, “Sue” to everyone who loved her, was born in Glendale, California, and stepped into eternity on Friday, May 8, at the age of 78. To know Sue was to be welcomed, encouraged, and loved. She was beautiful inside and out, and her life was a quiet, steady testament to faith, hope,...
