Obituaries
James Brittain
Nov 2, 2021
James Duane Brittain 66, lovingly called “Jim,” passed away November 2, 2021, in his home in the town of Aztec, New Mexico. Jim was born in Napa California on the 16th day of May, 1955 to Sharon L. and Harland J. Brittain. He was the second oldest of 4 brothers; Steve, John, and Frank Brittain. Jim graduated from Bayfield High...
Anthony Rivas
Nov 1, 2021
Anthony Rivas met his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Monday, November 1, 2021. He was born to Lester and Lila Rivas in Durango, Colorado on July 9, 1965. Anthony was a loving Husband, Father, Grandfather, Son, Brother and Uncle. He loved riding his Harley, playing music, and the outdoors, but most of all leading people to Jesus. He is...
Brandi Fassett
Nov 1, 2021
Brandi Renee Fassett was born September 28, 1971, and passed away unexpectedly and peacefully on November 1, 2021. She was a beloved daughter, sister, aunt, friend, and co-worker. She is a third-generation La Plata County resident, graduated from Durango High School in 1990, and remained living on the family ranch. She was actively involved in her community and was always...
Jane Wright
Oct 31, 2021
Jane Powell Wright passed away Sunday, October 31, 2021, at home, surrounded by family. She was 90 years old. Jane was born April 1, 1931, to Theodore and Lillian Black in Queens, Ny. She is survived by her husband, Hamilton and three children, Hamilton, William and Christine.
Karen Edmonds
Oct 29, 2021
We regret to announce the passing of our beloved Karen Renee Edmonds. She passed peacefully to her eternal home on Friday October 29, 2021. Karen was born in Garden Grove, California on April 24, 1963 to John Morton Motter and Edna Ruth Motter. At the approximate age of 7 years Karen and her family moved to Colorado Springs, CO until...
Lou Mestas
Oct 27, 2021
Lou Mestas was born in Monte Vista, Colorado on August 13, 1955 to Frank and Emily (Cantu) Mestas, the 3rd eldest child of seven children. Following a hard-fought, heroic battle from open heart surgery, he passed away on October 27, 2021. Lou never complained, kept his sense of humor and remained brave during the entire fight he chose. Lou’s family...
Billy Baker
Oct 25, 2021
Billy Jack Baker AKA Billy Jack Christopher Elk Boy Baker passed away October 25, 2021 at Centura Health Mercy Hospital in Durango. Billy Jack was born on February 11, 1978 to Bonnie K. Baker in Durango, CO. He was a member of the Southern Ute Indian Tribe. Billy Jack had a life changing accident when he was 15 years old....
Carol (Carlson) Seale
Oct 22, 2021
On October 22, 2021, Carol Nell Knight (Carlson) Seale took the hand of her loving Savior, Jesus Christ as he said to her "...well done, good and faithful servant..." Matthew 25:21. No longer will she be tethered by a body that betrayed her but rather dancing with her Jesus. The legacy she leaves is one of love. Above and beyond...
Wilma Daum
Oct 22, 2021
Wilma Daum passes away peacefully Friday, October 22, 2021 at her home, she was 97. Wilma was born March 15, 1924 to Phillip and Mary Haas in Windsor, Colorado. She was the second of three children born. There they farmed and harvested produce. She married Don Daum December 16, 1941 in Greeley, Colorado. Shortly after they moved to San Diego,...
Fred Archuleta
Oct 22, 2021
Fred Archuleta passed away on October 22, 2021 at Mercy Hospice House, surrounded by family. Fred was born in Canada Bonita Canyon, NM to Silviano and Serefina Archuleta on July 28, 1936. He was the 7th of 9 children. Fred grew up on the family ranch of 320 acres, with a schoolhouse on the property. Later on the family split...
Criseldo Pacheco
Oct 22, 2021
Criseldo F. Pacheco passed away at Mercy Medical Center on Friday October 22, 2021, he was 99. Criseldo F. Pacheco was born on September 20, 1922 in Blanco, NM to Manuel and Adelina Pacheco. In 1943 he married Liva Madrid and they started a family. Criseldo was drafted into the Army in June 1944. He was sent to the South...
Bernita Rael
Oct 18, 2021
Durango resident, Bernita Ann Rael, 59, passed away on, Monday, October 18, 2021, in Aurora, CO, surrounded by her children and husband. Bernita was born in Durango, CO to Ben Cordova and Magdalena Medina on January 16, 1962. On June 21, 1986, she married Michael Rael in Durango. In their 35 year marriage they had two sons and one daughter;...
Virginia Crangle
Oct 18, 2021
Virginia (Ginny) Walton Crangle age 87 of Hesperus, CO passed away on October 18, 2021 at home with her family. She was preceded in death by her parents Hobart & Frances Walton and her brother Harley Walton. She is survived by her husband of almost 70 years William (Bill) Crangle, 5 Children & their Spouses Juanice & Ron Miller, Bruce...
Emma Shock
Oct 18, 2021
Emma Shock was born November 28, 1925, in Tiffany, CO to John Carlson & Anna (Liese) Carlson. She entered the gates of heaven on October 18, 2021. In 1946, she married Lawrence Shock and they started farming in Allison. Soon they added three daughters Darlene, Jeannie and Sherry to their family. The marriage lasted 61 years until Lawrence passed in...
Billie Vance
Oct 17, 2021
Billie Mae Vance, 86, was born in Cleveland, OH on March 27, 1935 and she passed peacefully from this life on October 17, 2021 in Durango, CO. Billie married Paul Vance on August 21, 1953 and they resided in North Royalton, OH with their 3 sons until 1972. She worked for AT&T in Cleveland, OH and Indianapolis, IN until she...
James Romero
Oct 16, 2021
James Philbert "Jimmy" Romero passed away Saturday, October 16, 2021, at home with his wife at his side. He was 69 years old. Jimmy was born January 31, 1952, to Basilio Romero and Louise Lujan in Durango, Colorado. Jimmy grew up in Durango alongside his three siblings Ted, Anna, and Mark. He graduated from Durango High School in 1970. Jimmy...
James Greer
Oct 16, 2021
Pat Greer died peacefully, surrounded by family, October 16, 2021 at his home near Marvel, on the original Greer Homestead. James Patrick “Pat” Greer was born November 9, 1933, to Frank and Hattie Greer at the Greer Homestead near Marvel Colorado. He was the 7th of eight children: Allie Gladden, John Greer, Frances Greer, Betty McLaughlin DeVore, Annabelle Isaacs, Paul...
Frank Ludwig Jr
Oct 15, 2021
Frank Ludwig, Jr. was born in Bayfield, CO., on Sept. 7, 1927, to Henry Frank and Iza Ludwig. He passed away Oct. 15, 2021. He spent his life ranching in the Pine River Valley and Weminuche Valley north of Pagosa Springs, taking time off to serve in the Navy during World War II. In his later years, he and his...
Timothy Eckhardt
Oct 14, 2021
On October 14, 2021, Timothy Robert Eckhardt died of a short battle with cholangiocarcinoma. He was 69 years young. Born in 1952 in Yankton, South Dakota, Tim is the son of Ruth Marie and Lloyd Edward Eckhardt. He grew up in the Houston area and raised his five children in Texas, Colorado, Washington, and eventually, Blue Springs, Missouri, where he...
Mildred McCoy
Oct 8, 2021
Mildred Eileen McCoy, of Durango, Colorado, entered the gates of heaven on October 8, 2021 and is rejoicing with the Lord and loved ones. She was 91 years old. Mildred was born to parents Winifred Cora Haynes and Roy Haynes, on April 9, 1930 in Page, Nebraska. Mildred graduated from Page High School, Page Nebraska, and went on to study...
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