Obituaries

Mar 20, 2022

Leonard Donald Atencio 6/14/38 - 3/20/22 Leonard Atencio, 83, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Sunday, March 20, 2022 in Durango, CO after an extended battle with cancer. Leonard's roots were firmly planted in La Plata County, he was born in Red Mesa, CO to Ramona and Miqueas Atencio. He attended school in Marvel, as a child he spoke...

Mar 17, 2022

Joan Ada Boom-Ashback, 83, formerly of Gunnison, CO, passed away on March 17, 2022 surrounded by family in Farmington, NM. Joan was born in to Joseph and Ada Boom on January 8, 1939. She attended High School in Gunnison, CO. Joan married John Ashback on May 13, 1970 in Farmington. She worked as a secretary for Benson, Montan & Greer...

Mar 16, 2022

Sandra "Sandy" Garcia-Medina passed away Wednesday, March 16, 2022 at her home in Cortez, Colorado, surrounded by family. She was 72 years old. Sandy was born on October 3, 1949 to Paul and Elsie Garcia. She was raised in Cortez, where she later started a family with Tony Medina. If you knew Sandy, you knew that she loved making Broncos...

Mar 11, 2022

Russell was born to Edward and Frances Kennedy in Durango, Colorado on January 17, 1938 and surrounded by family, entered Heaven on March 11, 2022. He is survived by his childhood sweetheart and wife of 65 years, Kay (McClain); son Don Kennedy; daughter Barbara and husband Les Schmitt; son Steve and wife Kathy Kennedy; son Mitch Kennedy and daughter Mona...

Mar 9, 2022

Holly Finchum Sager, December 16th, 1973, lost her battle with cancer on March 9th, 2022. She was 48 years old. She passed away peacefully with her parents by her side in Durango, Colorado. Holly is survived by her parents Kenneth and Theresa Finchum of Ignacio, Colorado, her daughter Devona Feagin (David Lindberg) and Devona’s daughter Kaitlynn of California, her son...

Mar 8, 2022

Dr. Chester Mahlon Wigton (Chet) passed away peacefully on March 8, 2022 with his wife, Anita & daughter, Robin by his side while vacationing in Scottsdale, AZ. Dr. Wigton was born on January 12, 1928 in Pueblo, Colorado to Washington Irving & Bessie Wigton. He was the youngest of 5 children. Chester’s father was a loan & real estate developer...

Mar 6, 2022

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Kerry Coleman, after a long and courageous 5 year battle with cancer, on March 6th, 2022, she was 50 years old. Kerry was a blessing and a joy to all who loved and knew her and her amazing courage over the last years is an example to us all....

Mar 5, 2022

Son, Brother, Father, and friend. Born the third child and baby of the family of Soraida B. Garcia and Benjamin Garcia. Born in Farmington, New Mexico in 1968 and raised in Aztec, New Mexico all the way through the graduating class of 85 at Aztec High School. He enjoyed riding bikes, horses and participated in athletics during his childhood. He...

Mar 4, 2022

It is with great sadness that the family of Angie Trujillo announce her passing. She earned her angel wings and went to be with our Lord on March 4th, 2022, at the age of 91. Born to Anita Aguirre Trujillo and Jose Anastacio Trujillo on October 9th, 1930. She grew up on her father's ranch outside of Pagosa Springs, CO....

Mar 3, 2022

Our beloved, Matthew J. Morrissey, left us on March 3, 2022. Matt led a big life full of adventure and travel. He was happiest outdoors fishing, camping, rock climbing, hiking, rafting, skiing, or boating with his friends and family. He is loved and adored by his two sons, Dylan and Shea, and his wife, Jennifer, of over 20 years. Matt...

Mar 2, 2022

Oralia Azusena Suazo, age 96 passed away March 2, 2022 at The Valley Inn long term care in Mancos, Colorado. Known as Aunt Rae to the family and "Rae" to friends. She was born to Martin and Juanita (Lente) Suazo on March 29, 1925 in Parkview, New Mexico. Rae attended Sacred Heart Catholic School first through eighth grades in Durango...

Mar 1, 2022

Charles “Lee” Kirby, age 80, passed away at his home in Red Mesa, Colorado on Tuesday, March 1, 2022. Lee grew up in Croton-on-Hudson, New York with his father, Charles, mother, Jean, and sister, Dee. After graduating from high school as valedictorian, he set out for adventure in the desert Southwestern town of Socorro, New Mexico. There, he attended the...

Feb 25, 2022

Elizabeth L. "Betty" Boughan, 86,of Aztec, NM, died 2/25/2022 at home, surrounded by family. Born 5/17/1935. She was preceded in death by her husband, Johnny, and beloved pet, Buttons. She is survived by her children: Marylyn Jones, Barbara, John (Polly), Jr., and Charlie Boughan; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; siblings: Barbara Cook and Johnny Hildenbrand; She was dearly loved by many...

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Feb 17, 2022

Long time Durango resident, Cecilia Margarette Morrissey died peacefully at the Valley Inn Long Term Care, in Mancos, Colorado, on Thursday, February 17, 2022. Cissie was 79 years old. She was born to John and Sally Morrissey on June 29, 1942, in Salt Lake City, Utah. After her early years in Denver, her family moved in 1952 to Durango, where...

Feb 17, 2022

Heather Grace Thompson Taylor (age 29) of Red Mesa, Colorado passed away on February 17, 2022 in a tragic car accident. Heather was born on January 12, 1993 to Eric and Janet Thompson in Salt Lake City, Utah. Heather grew up in Vernal, Utah and graduated from Uintah High School in 2010. She attended nursing school at BYU-Idaho and graduated...

Feb 11, 2022

Adrian Vaughn Daugaard, age 65, of Pagosa Springs Colorado escaped this world at the crack of stupid (which is a very early morning hour) on Friday, February 11th after an unsuccessful battle with tarantism, clinomania, rhinotillexomania, lumbago, collywobbles, hypertrichosis, boanthropy, parosmia, proctalgia fugax, and finally cancer. Any or all of this may or may not have been contributed to a...

Feb 9, 2022

Sandra "Sandy" Kay McCartney was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend. She earned her angel wings and went on to be with our Lord on February 9, 2022 at age 78. She was born to Harold "Herk" and Nell Manwaring on February 28, 1943. After graduating from high school and working as a candy striper, Sandy met...

Feb 8, 2022

Lucy Gloria Davis was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend. She went to be with our Lord on February 8, 2022 at age 91 following a three-year battle with brain cancer. She was born to her parents, Thomas William Gill and Eura Viola (Pounds) Gill on December 1, 1930. She grew up on her parent’s farm in...