Obituaries

Jun 28, 2025

Eunice Grace Wade, 83, of Durango, Colorado, died 06/28/2025, at home, Born 05/09/1942. She is survived by her sons: Adrian (Sareatha) Wade & John (Mary) Wade; siblings: Lola Hill, Lorna Necchi & Homer Huston; grandchildren: Raymond, Brandon, Garrett, Daniel, Lisa, Christina & Mary Elizabeth; 17 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren; many extended family and wonderful friends. She was preceded in death by...

Jun 26, 2025

Carmen Bernice Slade passed away Thursday, June 26, 2025, at in Peoria, AZ. She was 93 years old.

Carmen was born December 8, 1931, to Gilbert B. Slade and Nancy Harris Slade at home in Kline, Colorado. Since the age of 2 years old, she has lived her whole life on the same land.

Carmen put herself through college and obtained a...

Jun 25, 2025

Robert Max Gallegos was born on April 6, 1956 in Durango Colorado. He was the son of Max Anacleto Gallegos and Cora Gallegos Gurule, who are both deceased. Robert, affectionately known as "Robbie ",has two older brothers, Frank Anacleto Gallegos (deceased), Carl Michael Gallegos and one sister, Maereen Zufelt.

Frank was married to Theresa Valdez Gallegos (deceased) and they have...

Jun 25, 2025

On June 25th, 2025, Leslie Ann Blythe passed away after a long battle with cancer. Leslie Ann Walker was born in Providence, Rhode Island, to Thomas and Constance Walker on October 12, 1955. Leslie grew up in Rhode Island and graduated from High school there. During her childhood, Leslie spent her summers at the beach, where she always loved the...

Jun 24, 2025

Joseph (Joey) Andrew Maceyak, beloved husband, father, grandfather, teacher, song writer and mentor passed away on June 24, 2025. Born on January 15, 1945, to Joseph and Mary Maceyak (nee Kemezy), in Homestead, Pennsylvania, he became known as Joey. At the age of three, Joey moved with his family to Chicago, Illinois, instantly becoming an unwavering and lifelong fan of...

Jun 21, 2025

Isiah Leonardo Mayberry (March 3, 1996 - June 21, 2025) was a son, a grandson, a brother, a cousin, a nephew, and a friend to all. He has the biggest heart, the loudest laugh, and a way of making everyone feel like family. He was known as a hard worker who always looked out for others. He has a compassionate...

Jun 17, 2025

Jun 13, 2025

Joan Maxine Horton passed away Friday, June 13, 2025, in Durango. She was 91 years old.

Joan was born November 20, 1933, to Edward Walter Collins and Helen Johnston Collins in Lincoln, Illinois. She grew up in Rochelle, Illinois and graduated high school there. She moved to DeKalb, Illinois at 18 years old. She married Gerald Edward Horton at the Four...

Jun 11, 2025

Steve was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico to Leo and Lillian Gonzales. He was proceeded in death by his dad, Leo Gonzales and sister, Bernadette Rodriguez. He is survived by his mother, Lillian Gonzales; brothers, Danny (Lisa) Herrera, Clifford (Lisa) Gonzales, and Greg Gonzales; sister Jamie (Bobby) Gonzales; his children, Shania (Tristen), Autumn (Kevin), Estevan, and Aubrianna; numerous nieces, newphews,...

Jun 10, 2025

Cruz Zeus Vasquez was born on October 31, 2014 (A true Halloween baby, as he loved everything scary). He was an amazing, sweet, special boy. Cruz loved to make toys out of any object and enjoyed being outside any chance he got. He was a very caring, loving, funny, theatrical, energetic, handsome and brave boy. He brought smiles and happiness...

2025

William G. Plested III, M.D.

(Poncho)

June 1936 – June 2025

Husband, father, thoracic surgeon, outdoorsman, pilot, auto mechanic, woodworker, musician, singer, writer, pet lover, and patriot; Bill was truly a Renaissance man. He passed away peacefully on June 8th, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

Bill was born in Wichita, Kansas, to William Gordon Plested Jr. and Flora Plested, both of Trinidad, Colorado....

Jun 7, 2025

Randy Joseph Paulek, beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away peacefully on June 7, 2025, in his cherished hometown of Durango, Colorado. Born on April 2, 1964, Randy was a lifelong resident of Durango, where he grew up and created countless memories.

He was a proud graduate of Durango High School, where he formed friendships and relationships that would last...

Jun 2, 2025

Sandra Kay (Duff) Ensman, 76, of Durango, Colorado, passed away on June 2, 2025. Born on August 5, 1948, in Shelby, Ohio, she was the beloved daughter of Roy and Margaret (Wagner) Duff.

Sandra dedicated her life to caring for others, both professionally and personally. As a highly respected nurse practitioner, she devoted her later career to community health at Fort...

Jun 2, 2025

The family is currently working on an obituary for Mrs. Sandra.

May 30, 2025

Born in Natchez, Mississippi, Don's family moved to Southern California while he was still very young. He lived there until 1985 when he relocated to Durango, Colorado where he lived until his passing. He was a family man and avid outdoorsman.

He is survived by His life partner Chris Hiner of 33 years, 5 children and 10 grandchildren.

A celebration of life...

May 27, 2025

Will was born February 6, 1974 in Midland, Michigan, the son of Dennis & Linda Cavanaugh. By the time Will was two, the family had settled in Monmouth, IL, where his father, his grandfather, and his uncle owned & operated a car dealership, Cavanaugh's Motors.

Growing up as a child on the Mississippi, the family spent a lot of time on...

May 27, 2025

Geneva Louise Ball was born November 16, 1923 in Wichita, Kansas to William Palmer Ball and

Helen Edith (Hoag) Ball. She passed away on Tuesday, May 27 at the Kansas City Hospice House

in Kansas City, Missouri. Geneva had been a resident of Tallgrass Creek Senior Living, Overland

Park Kansas, since 2018.

After graduating from Alma (Kansas) High School in 1942, Geneva attended business...

May 23, 2025

Born in Norfolk, Virginia to Mary and Harry Elmo Liles. Attended high school at Great Bridge High. Worked as a copy boy at Virginia Pilot Ledger Star while in school.

Graduated from Richmond Professional Institute of the College of William & Mary in 1962. While there he worked for the Richmond Times Dispatch as a graphic artist. He was also involved...

May 22, 2025

Viera Provost (née Kulamer) passed away peacefully on May 22, 2025, at the remarkable age of 97.

Born on August 23, 1927, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Viera was the daughter of John and Anna Kulamer. She grew up alongside her siblings—Ruth, Ann, Louise, and John. In 1968, she married John Provost. Viera is survived by her four daughters: Yael Nelson, Sari Benmeir,...

May 21, 2025

Carla "Elisi" Jean Chandler Santiago passed away at the age of 75, still looking at the world through rose tinted glasses. She will always be a Cherokee Cowgirl with a gypsy soul. As her cherished Bob Dylan once sang; “Some people seem to fade away but then when they are truly gone, it’s like they didn’t fade away at all.”...