Ally Laney Orton
Apr 24, 2026
Ally Laney Orton-Konkel, 26, of Cortez, Colorado, passed away on April 24, 2026.
Ally was born to Jana Laney and Joe Orton, and was a beloved daughter, wife to Matthew Konkel, and sister to Josh Orton. She attended Dolores Elementary and Dolores High School and graduated from Montezuma-Cortez High School. She went on to build a meaningful career as an Account...
John William Phillips, Jr.
Apr 14, 2026
John William Phillips Jr., aka "Action", as he was known by many, passed away peacefully on April 14, 2026, at the age of 68 from an unknown neurological cause. Debbie, his wife, was by his side as he passed.
John was born on August 12, 1957, in Canandaigua, New York to his parents Mary Elaine Schwartz and John William Phillips, Sr....
Nathan Schlosser
Apr 11, 2026
Nathan Robert Schlosser, age 40, of Pagosa Springs, Colorado, passed away on April 11, 2026. He was born on January 16, 1986.
Nathan will be remembered for his kind heart, generous spirit, and the quiet way he made the world a better place just by being in it. He had a truly beautiful soul—one that shined through in everything he did...
Patsy Verlena Bardin
Apr 11, 2026
Patsy Verlena Bardin passed away on April 11, 2026, just a day after her 90th birthday.
Patsy was born in Vernon, Texas to Chester and Margie Green.
She is survived by her daughter, LaGay Humbert; two grandsons, Brandon Best and Kurtis Bardin; six great grandchildren, Trinity, Dakota, Tegan, Aiden, Jocelyn, and Weston; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and her many friends and...
Jon Robert Logan
Apr 8, 2026
Jon Robert Logan, 85, of Ignacio, CO passed away April 8, 2026.
Jon was born in Pueblo, Colorado to Robert Spencer Logan and Jessie Ruby Hill on November 6, 1940. He was an avid horseman, farrier and a Deputy Sheriff for La Plata County for 20+ years, also serving with the County Mounted Police.
He is survived by his brother, Jesse Alan...
Christina Annette Sanchez
Apr 7, 2026
Christina Annette Sanchez was born on May 22, 1972, in St. Paul, Minnesota, to James and Agnes (Rivera) Sanchez. She was the beloved middle child, joining her brothers, James Jr. and Michael. Christina gained her angel wings on April 7, 2026.
She spent her early years growing up in Ledyard, Connecticut, before relocating to Colorado in 2010. In 2011, she cherished...
Luis Lozano Vargas
Apr 6, 2026
Luis Lozano Vargas was born March 23,1969 in Cocomorachic, Chihuahua to Jose Antonio Lozano and Anastacia Vargas.
Luis was the 6th of 9 children. Luis migrated to Durango Colorado following his father in 1989, He worked several jobs before starting his own Fence building company LL Fence Company.
Luis married Elena Najera of Blanco New México in 1992 and together they had...
Linda Juanita Lopez
Apr 1, 2026
Linda Juanita Lopez, 56, of Durango, Colorado, passed peacefully from this life on April 1, 2026, at Mercy Hospital, after facing illness with quiet courage and characteristic grace.
Linda was born on June 24, 1969, in Durango. She was the daughter of John “Sam” Lopez and Delia Jaramillo Lopez, and grew up as one of five siblings. She is preceded in...
Marc Davis Fackler
Mar 30, 2026
Marc Fackler was born March 23, 1956, in Poughkeepsie, New York and grew up in Lexington, Kentucky.
He graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering.
Mutual friends introduced him to his wife, Diane, and they have been married for 41 years. They have one son, Matthew Fackler.
While vacationing in 1992 in Pagosa Springs,...
Jason V. Pascoe
Mar 29, 2026
We are incredibly sad to announce that Jason V. Pascoe 52, heartbreakingly passed away on March 29, 2026. He was a very hardworking man. Before he passed, he was a devoted mechanic. Working on vehicles was his passion, building his own businesses for any and all automotive work. He was a very busy and on the go kind of guy....
Jay Hoyt Howard
Mar 26, 2026
Jay Hoyt Howard, born John Otto Utzinger on August 18, 1956, in Ray, Arizona, was adopted in 1958 by Ray Howard, who became both his father and mentor in life and work.
Jay spent his early years on ranches throughout southwestern Arizona, where his lifelong love of ranching began. He started riding at just two years old on an old gelding...
Robert "Bob" Gardner Pope
Mar 25, 2026
The Reverend Dr. Robert G. Pope, 89, of Bayfield, Colorado, died March 25, 2026. He is survived by his wife, Alice Robinson, three adult children, Cindy, Chris (Tamaya), Beth (Jim), and grandchildren, Nick and Kate. He is also survived by his sister, Barbara Peckham, brother, the Reverend Daniel Pope, and nieces and nephew. A memorial service will be held at...
Clara Nola Burns
Mar 24, 2026
Clara Nola Burns, 70, passed away suddenly in her home on March 24, 2026. Born in Denver, CO in 1955, Clara moved with her family to Ignacio in 1961. Clara was a beloved hairdresser in the Four Corners area for over 50 years, working out of her salon Custom Cuts by Clara in the heart of Ignacio. People who knew...
Selena Marlene Trujillo
Mar 20, 2026
January 18, 1975 – March 20, 2026
Selena Marlene Trujillo, a beloved daughter of Durango, theatre aficionado, and vibrant presence in the local arts community, passed away peacefully on March 20, 2026, at Mercy Hospice House after a courageous battle with cancer. She was 51.
Born on January 18, 1975, in Durango, Colorado, Selena was a proud lifelong resident whose creativity, warmth,...
David Alexander
Mar 18, 2026
David Eugene Alexander was born on March 11, 1959, in La Junta, Colorado. He passed away suddenly on March 18, 2026, at the age of 57. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ken and Rose Alexander, and his sister, Lisa Raye Alexander.
He is survived by his loving wife, Carol Alexander; his daughter, Liza Williams (Jason Williams); his two...
Marilyn Ann Fitzpatrick
Mar 17, 2026
Marilyn Ann (Vernon) Fitzpatrick, age 84, passed away peacefully on March 17, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born in Pontiac, Michigan, and spent most of her life in Ann Arbor, where she built a life centered on love, faith, and community. A graduate of the University of Michigan School of Music, music was truly the language of her...
Oracio Juan Montoya
Mar 16, 2026
November 26,1944 -March 16, 2026
Affectionately known as Johnny (John), was a lifetime resident of Pagosa Springs, Colorado, growing up with a deep connection to his community. Born on November 26, 1944, to José Eugenio and Glorificia Montoya.
After graduating from Pagosa Springs High School, he attended Trinidad Junior College. He loved sports and working out. Throughout his life, he held various...
Deacon John Joseph O'Hare
Mar 13, 2026
Deacon John Joseph O’Hare, 89, of Bayfield, CO, died peacefully in his home on Friday, March 13, 2026. John was born on August 26, 1936, in Milwaukee, WI.
John was ordained a deacon in the Roman Catholic Church in May of 1987. He faithfully served numerous parishes for over 40 years. He was also a member of the Knights of Colombus...
David S. Derfus
Mar 11, 2026
David S. Derfus passed away unexpectedly at home on March 11, 2026.
Dave was born September 16,1960 in Marshfield, Wisconsin to the late Frank and Martha Derfus. He was raised on the family farm and was one of 13 children. In 1981, in search of a new adventure (and a job), he headed to Durango, CO with his friend John to...
John "George" Etz, Jr.
Mar 11, 2026
John “George” Etz, Jr., 66, of Oxford, Colorado, unexpectedly passed into the arms of Jesus on March 11, 2026. He was born in Phoenix, Arizona to John and Arlene Etz on July 15, 1959. He married his wife, Danene, on August 16, 1980 and had two beautiful daughters, Kathryn “Katie” and Kellie.
He’d been a resident of La Plata County since...
