Obituaries

Apr 14, 2023

Mary Frances Rogers passed away peacefully on Friday, April 14, 2023. She was 39 for the 23rd time (62).

She is survived her only 4 straight A’s: Anona, Amber, Andy and Allan; her sons-in-law, Jessie and Jeremy; Her duaghter-in- law Sabrina; her grandchildren: Kris, Autumn and Channing; her siblings, Nancy, Patty, Peggy, Linda, Cliff, Joyce and Harold; as well as...

Apr 14, 2023

Born to Candido and Gravielita Maestas on February 25, 1929 Margaret spent her childhood on her father's farm. She loved to tell stories about working on the farm, and all the adventures she had as a poor farm girl during the Great Depression. Margaret graduated from Durango High School in 1948 and shortly thereafter moved to Santa Fe to live...

Apr 12, 2023

David Shoel Joseph Panter, beloved husband, brother, son, friend and devoted dog dad, passed from this world on April 12, 2023 in Durango, CO. Born September 23, 1981 in Los Angeles, CA to Mary Lou and Barry Panter, he was the youngest of 3 siblings. He was preceded in death by his mother Mary Lou, grandparents Helen and Louis Panter,...

Apr 11, 2023

Robert Edward Pope (Bob), 86, of Durango, Colorado died April 11, 2023 at his home. Robert Pope was born April 15, 1936, in Jefferson City, MO. He was raised in Wentzville, MO, and he served in the United States Air Force from 1954 to 1958. Pope married  Constance Elaine Wilde (Connie) in Boulder, CO in 1958. They lived in St....

Apr 8, 2023

Oxford resident, Virginia P. Valencia, passed away peacefully on April 8, 2023, surrounded by her family. Virginia was born to Joe T. and Mary D. Martinez, Sr. on January 8, 1939, in Oxford, Colorado. Virginia attended Oxford Grange schools and Ignacio schools. Virginia married her high school sweetheart, Joe G. Valencia, Jr. on April 23, 1960, after he completed his...

Apr 6, 2023

Dolly R. Rose was born in Raton, New Mexico on March 11, 1936 and she went to be with the Lord on April 6, 2023. Her 87 years were filled with many adventures and friendships. She deeply loved her family and friends and was devoted to our savior Jesus. Dolly retired from Nevada Bell after 35 years of service. She...

Apr 1, 2023

Leah C. Schuster was born April 29, 1929 in Archibald, Ohio and died on April 1, 2023 in Durango, Colorado at the age of 93. She was known as "Lee" by her friends and her community. She was a true Colorado woman with an amazing spirit, and a devout belief in God. She lived her life according to principles of...

Mar 31, 2023

Octabiano Romero was born May 28, 1951 to Marianita and Melaquias Romero in Canjilon, New Mexico. He passed away in Albuquerque NM after suffering a catastrophic stroke post heart surgery.

Known as “Toby” to most, he was a well-respected member of the Durango community. He had an associate’s degree in drafting and a master equivalent degree in theology. He served...

Mar 30, 2023

Mar 28, 2023

James "Jim" Perry passed away March 28, 2023 surrounded by his family, at his home in Cortez. Services will be held 11:00 a.m., Saturday, April 15, 2023 at the Arriola Bible Church, 15998 Road 22 Dolores, CO 81323. Burial will follow at Greenmount Cemetery in Durango at 2:00 p.m.

James is survived by his wife of 62 years, Norma; Sons: Mark...

Mar 27, 2023

Longtime Bayfield area resident, Stanley Ray Steele, passed away peacefully on March 27, 2023 at the age of 91 in Mancos Colorado.  Stanley was born July 27, 1931 up Wallace Gulch, Bayfield, Colorado.

He was preceded in death by His parents, Earl G. and Corrine W. Steele; his sisters,  Irma Snooks, Grace Reed, Gladys (Sis) Hooper and Earline Steele.  Also...

Mar 25, 2023

Robert Vaughan Boucher, Jr. passed away in the early morning March 25, 2023 with his family nearby. Bob was born Sept. 4, 1938, in Lockhaven, Pennsylvania. He grew up in State College, Pennsylvania, where his father taught as a Professor at Penn State. Bob served two years in the U.S. Marines as a machine gunner and was stationed in Japan...

Mar 16, 2023

Steve has taken his last wander. God speed on your next journey my fine friend. Christi & Shadow miss you more than you can know....

Mar 15, 2023

Donald Owen Henry, beloved father, grandfather, husband and respected educator and scholar passed unexpectedly on March 15th. Don was born on November 25th,1945 in Dallas Texas. Son of Owen Henry and Elizabeth Katherine Henry. Don is survived by his wife Nancy Henry and three sons, Heath, Matt, and Zach and 3 granddaughters Elena, Ana, and Angelee Henry. Donald Henry was...

Mar 15, 2023

Jean Paul Richard Clark age 62, Born in Durango CO. May 10th 1960 passed March 15, 2023. He passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family who loved him. He was born to Emelia Clark and Carl Clark. He lived Arboles Colorado, married Theresa Archuleta on November 2, 1984. Jean is survived by his wife Theresa Clark from...

Mar 12, 2023

Mary Agnes (Nasha) Christensen, born March 24, 1935. In Canada, Bonita New Mexico to Victoriano Trujillo and Abelina Valdez. Mary passed March 12, 2023.Mary was loved and known by many. She loved to garden and cook, she had many hobbies.She is preceded in death by her Husband, Lynn Christensen, Parents Victoriano and Abelina, Brothers Alejandrino, Avelino Valdez, Victor Trujillo, Robert...

Mar 12, 2023

Lloyd Gilbert Valencia of Durango passed away Sunday, March 12th, 2023 in Farmington, surrounded by family.

Born in Kline to the parents of John D. Valencia and Donelia Archibeque on February 4, 1931, Lloyd was raised with many siblings in the Cherry Creek area where his father started a homestead in 1929.  

He built his first home in the...

Mar 10, 2023

Gerald (Jerry) Hickman, 75, from Dove Creek, Colorado passed away on March 10, 2023 in Grand Junction, CO after a sudden illness.

Jerry was born in Durango, CO on July 15, 1947 to Ambrose and Elvena Hickman. During his younger years, he lived in Pagosa Springs, Bayfield, and Gem Village and graduated in 1967 from Durango High School. After graduation...

Mar 7, 2023

Julie Lupita Dominguez passed away Tuesday, March 7, 2023, at home. She was 41 years old.

Julie was born January 7, 1982, to Moises Dominguez and Viola Mary (Olguin) Dominguez in Farmington, NM.  She attended school at Bluff View elementary and Farmington School District. She worked various places around both Farmington and Durango, including working for an arborist as a...

Mar 7, 2023

Beverly Todd, beloved wife, sister, aunt, dog mom, and friend passed away on March 7, 2023. Beverly was born June 22, 1961 in Phoenix, Arizona to Raymond and Frances Meyer and older sister Kathy. Her life changed forever when, as the Maid of Honor in Kathy’s wedding to Gene Jones, she was introduced to Best Man Charlie Todd. They married...