Obituaries
Jeffrey Martin
Jan 10, 2022
Jeffrey Charles Martin went to heaven from Mercy Hospice House in Durango, CO on January 10, 2022 due to complications from dementia. He was 61 years of age. Jeff was born in Denver, CO on January 14, 1960. His parents are Charles (Chuck) and Marie (Menke) Martin. He spent his childhood in Lakewood, CO. He graduated from Denver Lutheran High...
Mary Forest
Jan 8, 2022
Mary F. Forest passed away Saturday, January 8, 2022, in Pagosa Springs. She lived to an amazing age of 101 years old. Mary was born in Scotland, October 31, 1920 to parents: James and Catherine Flynn. The family immigrated to the US in 1923 and moved to Missouri. She had four siblings, James, Kate, Josephine, and Patrick. She was married...
Daniel Lewis
Jan 8, 2022
Daniel Lewis, 63, of Bayfield, died 1/8/2022, at his home, born 7/12/1958. He is survived by his wife, Terri; 2 children: Desiree Lewis and Jayson Lewis; 4 grandchildren: Chase, Maylee, Emilyn, and Reid; brother: Scot Lewis; mother: Jackie Lewis; step-children: Jeremy McMinn, Jaime Messier; and step-granddaughter: Abigail Messier. He was preceded in death by a granddaughter: Anna Hofmann; and his...
Iris Folsom
Jan 8, 2022
Iris Ruenett “Nett” Folsom 94, was called home to Jesus, January 8, 2022. She was the eldest of four, born to Norma Ruth Harris and Ivan Sanders on October 2, 1927 in Grants, New Mexico. She often travelled to Lemon Dam near Durango, Co., with her father and siblings, while Ivan was working on building the road. It was there...
William Baird
Jan 6, 2022
William “Bill” Ray Baird, 75, of Ignacio, Colorado left us peacefully on January 06, 2022 in Durango, Colorado surrounded by family members and close family friends. Bill was born on November 23, 1946 in Durango, Colorado. He attended Durango High School and then joined the United States Army in June of 1967 and served until March of 1970. Bill was...
Alice Brown
Jan 6, 2022
Alice Marie Walker was born on 11/6/36 to Marie and James Walker in Durango, Colorado. Alice was the youngest of three children, growing up with her older brother, Johnny, and younger brother, Jimmy. The family lived in the original town of Arboles, that is now covered by Navajo Lake. The family moved to a property north of the old town...
Nicholas Herrera
Jan 5, 2022
Nicholas Kyle "Nick" Herrera left to be with his Grandma and Dad, Wednesday, January 5, 2022, in Taos, NM. He was 31 years old. Nick was born February 1, 1990, to Richard S. Herrera and Natalie M. Richards in Durango, Colorado. He grew up in Ignacio and attended Ignacio Schools. He was an avid Broncos fan and loved to fish,...
Pedro Lopez
Jan 2, 2022
Pete was born in Arboles, CO, the youngest of 9 children. He grew up and worked on the family ranch where he lived until he graduated from Ignacio High School in 1958. Shortly after graduating from high school Pete joined the Army. He completed training as M48 Advanced Armor Crewman in Vilseck Germany. Pete fondly told stories of his time...
Ramona Cugnini
Jan 1, 2022
Ramona J. Cugnini, 92, passed away peacefully Saturday January 1, 2022 in her Durango home. Ramona was born July 11, 1929 to Chester and Irene Harris of Marvel, CO. Ramona graduated from Farmington High in 1947. She was a very active charter member of the Marvel Grange helping build it, and share it with those she loved. Ramona loved to...
Mark Zelhart
Jan 1, 2022
Mark Eugene Zelhart passed away Saturday, January 1, 2022, in Denver, Colorado. He was 59 years old. Visitation will be held at Hood Mortuary, Durango, Friday, January 14, 2022 from 6-7 PM. A Funeral Service will be held Saturday, January 15, 2022, at 10:00 a.m., at Frontier Baptist Church, 2201 Forrest Ave, Durango, Colorado. Mark was born in Kankakee, Illinois...
Mark Zelhart
Jan 1, 2022
Mark Eugene Zelhart passed away Saturday, January 1, 2022, in Denver, Colorado. He was 59 years old. Visitation will be held at Hood Mortuary, Durango, Friday, January 14, 2022 from 6-7 PM. A Funeral Service will be held Saturday, January 15, 2022, at 10:00 a.m., at Frontier Baptist Church, 2201 Forrest Ave, Durango, Colorado. Mark was born in Kankakee, Illinois...
Paul Aldridge
Dec 28, 2021
Paul N. Aldridge, 86, went peacefully to his Heavenly home on December 28, 2021, after months of declining health. He is survived by his wife, Janet; daughters, Linda (James) Watkins, Laura (Mike) Haynes, daughter-in-law Holly Aldridge; grandchildren, Resha (Jeremy) Still, Rachel Watkins, Jennifer (Kyle) Sauder, Jacob (Devon Adair) Haynes, Mary Haynes, Spencer Aldridge, Leah Aldridge, Macie Aldridge; and great-grandchildren, Wesley...
Jameson Araujo
Dec 27, 2021
Jameson Edward Araujo passed away December 27, 2021 in Denver, Colorado. Services will be held at Hood Mortuary Chapel in Durango on January 8, 2022 at 2 PM. Following the services there will be a moment of reflection at the Lions Den in Durango and a reception at the VFW Post #4031. A complete obituary will be published here soon....
Harriet Stetz
Dec 26, 2021
Harriet Louise (Hobus) Stetz April 28, 1937—December 26, 2021 On December 26, 2021, Harriet Stetz passed away peacefully at age 84 in the loving care of Pine Ridge Extended Care Center in Pagosa Springs, Colorado, where she had resided for the last 12 years. Born Harriet Louise Hobus on April 28, 1937, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, she was the youngest of...
Amelia "Amy" Yeager
Dec 25, 2021
Amelia Irvin Yeager passed away peacefully at her home in Durango, Colorado on Saturday, December 25, 2021. A memorial service will be held at St. Mark's Episcopal Church on Tuesday, January 4, 2022 at 2 P.M. A celebration of her life will be announced for July, 2022. Amelia was born Amelia Irvin on July 31, 1958 to W. Arch Irvin...
Elaine Nelson
Dec 24, 2021
Elaine Marie (Wendlandt) Nelson, the third daughter of Edward A. and Helen E. (Brandt) Wendlandt, was born June 24, 1927, in the family farm home in St. Croix County, Town of Cady, Wisconsin. She attended local schools and graduated from Spring Valley High School in the spring of 1945. That fall she moved to Northfield, Minnesota where she was employed...
Dixie Young
Dec 22, 2021
Dixie Lyn Slone Young January 13, 1950 – December 22, 2021 Dixie Lyn Slone Young, age 71, from Christoval, TX, passed away unexpectedly in her home in Durango, CO on December 22, 2021. Dixie was a Christian, devoted wife, and a wonderful Mother. Dixie is survived by her husband of 51 years, Larry Young of Durango, CO, Daughter, LaShell Jackson...
William "Bill" Brandau
Dec 21, 2021
William "Bill" Brandau passed away Tuesday, December 21st, 2021, at home. He was 57 years old. Bill was born November 3rd, 1964, to George and Elizabeth Jean Brandau in Dearborn Heights, Michigan. He attended Metro State University of Denver and graduated with a bachelor's in business administration. While in Denver, he met the love of his life, Marilyn, in 1987....
Caryl Gundersen
Dec 20, 2021
"Mel" past away 12/20/2021 after surgery and a blood clot resulting in a heart attack. He was born 4/12/1935 in Los Angeles, California. Mel enjoyed motorcycles, camping, fishing, dune buggees, all out door fun. He would also look forward to seeing his friends in their coffee club and appreciated being a part of that. Mel leaves behind his wife of...
Samantha Rock
Dec 19, 2021
Samantha Rock passed away on December 19, 2021 at Mercy Medical Center with family by her side. She was born on May 5, 2008 to the late Dionna and late Livingston Veneno. Samantha was raised by Marietta & Abel Soto in Denver, CO. She attended Holme Elementary School in Denver, CO. Samantha returned back to Ignacio and attended Ignacio Elementary...
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