Obituaries
Frank Gary Nadal
Nov 29, 2023
Frank Gary Nadal, 72, of Durango, Colorado died peacefully at home after a long battle with cancer on November 29, 2023. Frank was born in Paterson, NJ on June 10, 1951 to Frank J and Mae (Sterbentz) Nadal.
Frank attended New Paltz High School in New Paltz, NY before studying Electrical Engineering at Villanova University. After college, he settled in...
Twilah L. Bell
Nov 29, 2023
Twilah L. Bell passed away November 29, 2023 at the age of 92.
Twilah was born March 22, 1931 in Pagosa Springs, Colorado to Louis and Ila Montroy. She graduated from Pagosa High School in 1949 and later that same year married Lowell O. “Mike” Bell in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
She and Mike moved to Durango in 1955...
Walter Edwin Jackson
Nov 27, 2023
Walter Edwin Jackson, a true gentleman of great integrity, patience, humbleness and knowledge along with being a devoted husband and a loving father and grandfather passed away on November 27, 2023 in Littleton, Colorado with family by his side.
He will be remembered for his outstanding professional leadership and meritorious service in education for the students, employees, and parents of...
Nola Mae Shoemaker
Nov 25, 2023
Nola Mae Shoemaker (Karn) was born in Lamar, CO, in January of 1931 to J. Lewis and Wilma J. Karn, who raised her and her three older siblings on the Rocking 7K Ranch.
Nola and her husband, Jack Shoemaker, served with Wycliffe Bible Translators in the jungles of Bolivia among the Ese'ejja people from 1959-1985. They contributed to the people's...
Lonnie "Wayne" Martin
Nov 23, 2023
Lonnie "Wayne" Martin, passed away peacefully in Grand Junction with his son Michael by his side on November 23, 2023, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, dedication, and a remarkable 85 years.
Born in the small town of Duran, New Mexico, on July 20, 1938, Wayne's life story began with humble and challenging beginnings He was a premature baby, cradled...
Jimmy Leon Mooring
Nov 22, 2023
Jimmy Leon Mooring died November 22, 2023 of complications from Parkinson’s at Mercy Hospice House in Durango, Colorado. He was born February 13, 1941 at home in Hawkens, Texas to James Staten Mooring and Mary Viola Alexander Mooring. Jimmy graduated from Monahans High School, in Monahans, Texas and attended Odessa College. He was drafted in 1964 and served as a...
Robert "Robbie" John Naundorff, Jr.
Nov 17, 2023
Robert "Robbie" John Naundorff Jr., died unexpectedly on November 17, 2023, he was 40 years old.
Robbie married Michaela in 2005 and they welcomed their son, Robert John Naundorff III in 2006. Robbie served in the United States Marine Corps from 2001-2005 and the Army 2010-2013. He had done several combat missions. He was medically retired from the Army on...
Paul Leo Asmussen
Nov 16, 2023
Paul Leo Asmussen, "The Man", drummer, bronc rider, farmer, rancher, tile and stone installer, contractor, sales associate and an incredible father to many.
Paul was raised in Colorado and raised his family here too. Paul's greatest love was his family. Family was the most important thing to him, blood or not, you were often considered family in his eyes. He,...
Charlene Lorraine Pitts
Nov 16, 2023
Charlene L. Pitts went to her eternal home in Heaven on November 16, 2023. Born June 3, 1930, in Montrose, Colorado, to David and Mary Hamilton, Charlene graduated from Mount Hope Kansas High School in 1948. An avid and enthusiastic basketball player, Charlene scored 50 points in one basketball game, of which she was justifiably proud. Following her basketball talents and...
Dolores Lindsay
Nov 14, 2023
On November 14th, 2023 Dolores Lindsay passed peacefully with her daughter Delery by her side, joining her beloved husband Richard in heaven.
Dolores was born November 2nd, 1940 in Durango Colorado. Durango always held her heart and her family. It is a blessing that she was called home from Durango to the waiting arms of her husband.
Dolores attended...
Eileen Greene
Nov 13, 2023
Eileen Greene, a Durango resident for 32 years, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Monday, November 13th, 2023 in Enumclaw, WA.
For 62 years she was the loving wife of Eric Greene who preceded her in March 2020 and has been waiting ever since with his arms folded, impatiently tapping his right foot, and staring at his watch...
Michael Lynn Onions
Nov 7, 2023
On November 7th, 2023, Michael Lynn Onions, passed away in Durango, Colorado from complications from a stroke. He was 73 years old.Mike was born on March 2, 1950 in Liberal Kansas. He attended the University of Kansas in Lawrence, Kansas. He married Cindy Onions in Liberal, Kansas in 1970. They were married for 42 years. Mike and his family moved...
Clorinda Mary Archuleta
Nov 7, 2023
Clorinda Mary Archuleta passed away November 7, 2023 at Valley Inn in Mancos, CO. She was born November 19, 1931 in Lumberton, NM to Mary Abeyta Martinez and Patricio Martinez. She married Joe Archuleta of Hesperus in November 1948. She is survived by her children - Carolyn Archuleta of Colorado Springs, Edward Archuleta and his wife Janice of Mancos, Tim...
Cecelia Inez Aragon
Nov 6, 2023
Cecelia Inez (Atencio) Aragon entered eternal rest on November 6, 2023 at the age of 91 of congestive heart failure.
She was born on April 20, 1932 in Cuba, NM to parents Epifanio and Elsira M Montaño Atencio.
Cecelia married Robert Aragon July 30, 1949 in Bernalillo, NM and were married 63 years prior to his death in June 2013.
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Leslie Van Cleve
Nov 5, 2023
With family by her side, Leslie M. Van Cleve of Durango, peacefully passed away early Sunday morning, November 5, 2023. She was 88. Leslie was born in Worcester, Massachusetts on September 13, 1935. She was the daughter of Elizabeth Proctor Morrison and Donald Gordon Morrison. She spent her early childhood in Massachusetts before moving to Miami, Florida, where she graduated...
William Herbert Young Jr.
Nov 4, 2023
William (Bill) Young Jr. age 90 of Durango CO passed away on November 4, 2023 at Junction Creek Health and Rehabilitation Center. Bill was a life long Durango native. He attended St. Columba Catholic School and graduated from Durango High School in 1950. After high school he attended St. Louis University and then graduated from Denver University in 1954. After college he...
Teresa Elaine Garcia
Nov 3, 2023
Teresa Elaine Garcia, 44, passed away peacefully with family by her side Friday morning, November 3, 2023, in Durango, Colorado.
Teresa was born May 3, 1979, to Elroy and Patsy Garcia in Sacramento, CA. She attended school in Durango and graduated from Durango High School in 1999.
Teresa was born with Prader-Willi Syndrome, a rare congenital disorder, from which long-term...
Paul Scott Curtis
Nov 2, 2023
The family of Paul Scott Curtis is working on an obituary at this time.
Michael "Mitch" Mitchell
Nov 2, 2023
After 30 year battle with Multiple Sclerosis and a 1 year fight with cancer Michael “Mitch” Mitchell passed peacefully in his sleep on November 2, 2023. He is survived by his 4 sisters Toni (Paul) Jancar, Lynda (Delbert) Pyles, Mary (Kevin) Adams and Patti (Todd) Mitchell-Wise. He is also survived by his nieces and nephews, Stacy (Greg) Marti, Terry Pyles,...
Margit E. Squire
Oct 30, 2023
Margit Elizabeth Squire (nee Bierling) was born July 19, 1944 in Dudelange, Luxembourg to Anny (nee Michels) and Ludwig Bierling. She passed away Monday, October 30, 2023 at the age of 79 in Durango, Colorado.
She grew up playing with her brother and sister in the beautiful Bavarian town of Ulm, Germany. She attended an all girl’s Catholic high school...
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