Obituaries
Christopher Leo Chavez
Jan 25, 2026
Christopher Leo Chavez, a lifelong resident of Pagosa Junction, passed away on Sunday, January 25, 2026. He was 88 years old. Chris, as he was known by many, was born in Durango, Colorado to Jose Amador Chavez and Juanita Rodriguez Chavez on October 19,1937. Chris was the 9th of ten children raised along the family farm on the San Juan...
Phyllis Ann Lewis
Jan 24, 2026
In Loving Memory
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Phyllis Lewis, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, at age 93. She passed away peacefully on January 24 in Lee, New Hampshire embraced by the love of her family.
Phyllis was born on July 7, 1932, on the family farm in Ignacio, Colorado to Melvin and Inez Olson. She...
Patricia "Dale" Newsome
Jan 18, 2026
Patricia “Dale” Newsome, known to nearly everyone who loved her simply as Nana, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 18, 2026, in Pagosa Springs. She was 76 years old. Dale leaves behind a wide and devoted circle of family and friends who cherished her deeply and whose lives were forever shaped by her presence. Those closest to her will honor...
Betty Lou Leintz (Rezac)
Jan 17, 2026
Elizabeth (Betty Boop) Lou Rezac, 84, passed peacefully from this life to her eternal life on January 17, 2026. She was surrounded by her family and is now sitting at the feet of Jesus, worshiping her loving Savior in person. Betty was born November 18, 1941, in Minnesota to Michael and Barbra Rezac. She lived in Fargo ND as a...
June Marie Hahl
Jan 17, 2026
June Marie Hahl passed away on January 17, 2026. She was surrounded by her family, Tom, Jamie, and Laurie (Barker), their spouses, Cindy, Mary and Rod. She was preceded in death by her husband Leonard. She is survived by 8 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.
June was born in Los Angeles, California on June 25th, 1930, but her family was from...
Anne McKelvey Stevenson
Jan 17, 2026
Anne McKelvey Stevenson passed away on January 17, 2026, at the age of 75 in Mancos, CO. Born on February 8, 1950, Anne was a cherished member of her community and a beacon of kindness and warmth to all who knew her.Anne attended Riverview School and Smiley Jr High, followed by Durango High School. She furthered her education at Whittier...
Neil B. Reese
Jan 17, 2026
Neil B. Reese, 81, of Bayfield, passed January 17, 2026, at home, surrounded by family; He was born April 17, 1944. No service will be held. Neil and Rosemary lived in Bayfield and Gem Village for 47 years. He was well known as the friendly UPS Driver all around Vallectio. He is survived by his wife, Rosemary; children: Cinnamon Kasnoff...
Gene Walsh
Jan 14, 2026
Gene Walsh, of Durango, Colorado, passed away peacefully on January 14, 2026, at the age of 91. Originally from Los Angeles, Gene and his wife Donna moved from San Pedro, CA to Durango in 1979, where he established himself as a contractor and later became known for his custom cabinetry work. Gene served 4 years in the Air Force band...
Joy Faye Knaggs
Jan 13, 2026
Joy Faye Knaggs, age 82, of Durango, Colorado, passed peacefully from this life to her eternal life on January 13, 2026. She was in her home and surrounded by her family. She is now sitting at Jesus’s feet, worshiping her loving Savior in person.
Joy was born on September 22, 1943, in Detroit, Michigan, to Neuvitas “Mickey” Goins and William E....
James Harold Streck
Jan 11, 2026
James Harold Streck, 82, of Durango, died 1/11/2026, at home, born 9/18/1943. Service will be held on 1/17/2026. He is survived by his wife, Shelley; daughters: Heidi Chowen and Gretchen Streck; granddaughters: Adwyn and Jolie.
Jim was a great man, filled with joy, love, and a generous, giving nature. His greatest pride was his family, and his love for them was...
Celestino Raymon Lopez
Jan 11, 2026
Mr. Ray Lopez 84 of Ignacio, Colorado passed away Sunday January 11th surrounded by family and loved ones.
Born February 15th 1941 to Joe Celestino Lopez and Maria Catalina Lopez in Tiffany.
Ray was a Spec. 4 U.S. Army Veteran. He spent some years logging in the woods before finding his passion and niche being a heavy equipment operator and doing custom...
Patricia May Patscheck
Jan 7, 2026
Patricia Patscheck passed away on January 7, 2026, at the age of 79, surrounded by the love of her family. She was born on December 10, 1946, in Honolulu, Hawaii, where she was raised and spent her early years surrounded by the beauty of the islands and a strong sense of family.
As an adult, Patricia made her home in the...
Leland Hendrik Larson
Jan 7, 2026
Leland Hendrik Larson (Lee) of Bayfield, Colorado passed away at his home on January 7, 2026. Lee was born on December 26, 1938 in Chicago, Illinois. His family eventually moved to Los Angeles, California where Lee and his little brother Larry were raised. He joined the Navy and served on the Destroyer USS Hubbard and then attended UCLA where he...
Franklin Warren Anderson
Jan 5, 2026
CDR Franklin W. Anderson, USN/Ret passed away at his ranch outside of Ignacio, CO on 01/05/2026. He was born on 04/25/1934 to Lloyd and Goldie Anderson in Pagosa Springs, CO and was a fifth generation Archuleta County resident. He graduated from Pagosa Springs High School in 1952, from Fort Lewis College in 1954, and then Colorado State University in 1956...
Victoria Mozgai
Jan 4, 2026
Victoria Mozgai passed away Sunday, January 4, 2026, peacefully at home. She was 83 years old. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated Monday, January 12, 2026, at 2:00 p.m., at St. Bartholomew's Catholic Church, Bayfield, CO. A reception will follow at the Pine River Senior Center.
Vicky was born August 9, 1942, to Ralph and Helen Cataldi in Highland Park, NJ....
Marian Louise Huffman
Dec 31, 2025
Marian Louise Huffman passed away peacefully on December 31, 2025 in Fruita, Colorado.
She was born May 30, 1942 in Alamosa, Colorado to William L. Huffman Sr. and Albina M. Marcon Huffman. The oldest of nine children, she grew up in La Veta, Colorado and graduated from La Veta High School in 1960. She graduated Magna Cum Laude from Adams State...
Jeffrey Michael Krueger
Dec 30, 2025
Jeffrey "Jeff" Michael Krueger, 43, passed away recently, leaving behind a legacy of service and devotion. Born August 17, 1982, in Owatonna, MN, to Tom and Joyce Krueger, Jeff was raised in Nevis before embarking on a distinguished 16-year career in the U.S. Army, including several tours of duty.
In 2016, Jeff married his wife, Sierra, on August 6th. Following his...
Ben Nighthorse Campbell
Dec 30, 2025
It is with profound sadness and deep respect that I share that my incredible father, Senator Ben Nighthorse Campbell, has passed. He has gone on to be with his Maker, with our ancestors, and with our family who went before him. For those of you who knew him personally, you already know this to be true. A Great Warrior has...
Frank Talmadge Porter
Dec 20, 2025
Frank was born in Coronado, California on May 2nd, 1944. He moved regularly through his school years, and after high school, he enlisted in the Air Force.
After his first term of service in Germany, he married his wife of 56 years, Connie. The last 15 years of military service, they lived in Massachusetts, Louisiana, Maine and Australia. During those years...
Phillip Luther Scott
Dec 19, 2025
Phillip Luther Scott, lovingly known as Phil, passed away peacefully on December 19, 2025, in Vallecito, Colorado, at the age of 92. He was born on June 25, 1933, in Alamogordo, New Mexico, to Frank Scott and Myrtle Tyrone.
Phil grew up with a strong sense of duty, hard work, and loyalty—values that guided him throughout his life. He graduated from...
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