Michael "Mike" Layfield
Feb 1, 2026
Michael “Mike” Layfield was the kind of man people loved immediately—and then loved more deeply the longer they knew him. He was tender-hearted, generous to a fault, quietly accomplished, and guided always by his love for people. To be loved by Mike was to feel encouraged, accepted, and genuinely seen.
Mike was many things over the course of his life: a...
Melody "Dee Dee" Kay Hedin Blevins
Jan 30, 2026
Melody “Dee Dee” Kay Hedin Blevins was born in 1956 to Donna and Leslie Hedin, and she was raised in Bloomington, Minnesota. She passed away on January 30th, 2026, in Durango, Colorado at the age of 69. She was the eldest of three, including her brothers, Brice and Arin Hedin. Melody always loved art and was introduced to drawing at...
Patricia Ana "Trisha" Salazar
Jan 29, 2026
Patricia Ana "Trisha"Salazar, 66,of Durango, Colorado,died 1/29/2026at her home. Born 9/21/1959. She is survived by her mother, Phyllis Salazar; Siblings: Leslie and David (Nancy) Salazar; and many extended family and wonderful friends. She was preceded in death by her father: Conrad Salazar, and a sister: Janet Tucson. Patricia had a heart of gold. She grew up in Durango and loved...
Jeanne Elizabeth Cole
Jan 29, 2026
Jeanne Elizabeth Cole, born August 6, 1943, in Illinois, was the second-born of identical “mirror twins,” sharing a lifelong bond with her sister, Cheryal Ann Cole. The girls were the beloved daughters of Robert Peter Cole and Ruth Kerner Cole and were raised in Palatine, Illinois. Jeanne graduated as a Registered Nurse from the Illinois Masonic Hospital Association on September...
Anthony Gabriel Scarpa
Jan 27, 2026
Anthony Gabriel Scarpa, known to all as Tony, passed away on January 27, 2026, at the age of 88, surrounded by his family.
Tony was born in Jersey City, New Jersey, where he grew up with a deep love for family, faith, and the game of baseball. A talented athlete, he played baseball in the Philadelphia Phillies organization—an achievement he remained...
Christopher Leo Chavez
Jan 25, 2026
Christopher Leo Chavez, a lifelong resident of Pagosa Junction, passed away on Sunday, January 25, 2026. He was 88 years old. Chris, as he was known by many, was born in Durango, Colorado to Jose Amador Chavez and Juanita Rodriguez Chavez on October 19,1937. Chris was the 9th of ten children raised along the family farm on the San Juan...
Phyllis Ann Lewis
Jan 24, 2026
In Loving Memory
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Phyllis Lewis, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, at age 93. She passed away peacefully on January 24 in Lee, New Hampshire embraced by the love of her family.
Phyllis was born on July 7, 1932, on the family farm in Ignacio, Colorado to Melvin and Inez Olson. She...
Patricia "Dale" Newsome
Jan 18, 2026
Patricia “Dale” Newsome, known to nearly everyone who loved her simply as Nana, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 18, 2026, in Pagosa Springs. She was 76 years old. Dale leaves behind a wide and devoted circle of family and friends who cherished her deeply and whose lives were forever shaped by her presence. Those closest to her will honor...
Betty Lou Leintz (Rezac)
Jan 17, 2026
Elizabeth (Betty Boop) Lou Rezac, 84, passed peacefully from this life to her eternal life on January 17, 2026. She was surrounded by her family and is now sitting at the feet of Jesus, worshiping her loving Savior in person. Betty was born November 18, 1941, in Minnesota to Michael and Barbra Rezac. She lived in Fargo ND as a...
June Marie Hahl
Jan 17, 2026
June Marie Hahl passed away on January 17, 2026. She was surrounded by her family, Tom, Jamie, and Laurie (Barker), their spouses, Cindy, Mary and Rod. She was preceded in death by her husband Leonard. She is survived by 8 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.
June was born in Los Angeles, California on June 25th, 1930, but her family was from...
Anne McKelvey Stevenson
Jan 17, 2026
Anne McKelvey Stevenson passed away on January 17, 2026, at the age of 75 in Mancos, CO. Born on February 8, 1950, Anne was a cherished member of her community and a beacon of kindness and warmth to all who knew her.Anne attended Riverview School and Smiley Jr High, followed by Durango High School. She furthered her education at Whittier...
Neil B. Reese
Jan 17, 2026
Neil B. Reese, 81, of Bayfield, passed January 17, 2026, at home, surrounded by family; He was born April 17, 1944. No service will be held. Neil and Rosemary lived in Bayfield and Gem Village for 47 years. He was well known as the friendly UPS Driver all around Vallectio. He is survived by his wife, Rosemary; children: Cinnamon Kasnoff...
Jacquelyn "Jackie" Sharon Rado
Jan 16, 2026
Jacquelyn “Jackie” Sharon Rado, age 77, passed away peacefully on February 16, 2026, after a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s disease.
Jackie was born on March 13, 1948, in Macon, Georgia to Ralph and Louise Brown. She was the second of four children and grew up alongside her brother and two sisters. At the age of 12, her family moved to Forest...
Gene Walsh
Jan 14, 2026
Gene Walsh, of Durango, Colorado, passed away peacefully on January 14, 2026, at the age of 91. Originally from Los Angeles, Gene and his wife Donna moved from San Pedro, CA to Durango in 1979, where he established himself as a contractor and later became known for his custom cabinetry work. Gene served 4 years in the Air Force band...
Joy Faye Knaggs
Jan 13, 2026
Joy Faye Knaggs, age 82, of Durango, Colorado, passed peacefully from this life to her eternal life on January 13, 2026. She was in her home and surrounded by her family. She is now sitting at Jesus’s feet, worshiping her loving Savior in person.
Joy was born on September 22, 1943, in Detroit, Michigan, to Neuvitas “Mickey” Goins and William E....
Tracie Jean Sharp Lytle
Jan 11, 2026
Tracie Jean Sharp Lytle, the daughter of Norman Sharp and Peggy (Curtis) Sharp passed away peacefully in her sleep at her home in Aztec, New Mexico on January 11, 2026 after several years of failing health.
James Harold Streck
Jan 11, 2026
James Harold Streck, 82, of Durango, died 1/11/2026, at home, born 9/18/1943. Service will be held on 1/17/2026. He is survived by his wife, Shelley; daughters: Heidi Chowen and Gretchen Streck; granddaughters: Adwyn and Jolie.
Jim was a great man, filled with joy, love, and a generous, giving nature. His greatest pride was his family, and his love for them was...
Celestino Raymon Lopez
Jan 11, 2026
Mr. Ray Lopez 84 of Ignacio, Colorado passed away Sunday January 11th surrounded by family and loved ones.
Born February 15th 1941 to Joe Celestino Lopez and Maria Catalina Lopez in Tiffany.
Ray was a Spec. 4 U.S. Army Veteran. He spent some years logging in the woods before finding his passion and niche being a heavy equipment operator and doing custom...
Patricia May Patscheck
Jan 7, 2026
Patricia Patscheck passed away on January 7, 2026, at the age of 79, surrounded by the love of her family. She was born on December 10, 1946, in Honolulu, Hawaii, where she was raised and spent her early years surrounded by the beauty of the islands and a strong sense of family.
As an adult, Patricia made her home in the...
Leland Hendrik Larson
Jan 7, 2026
Leland Hendrik Larson (Lee) of Bayfield, Colorado passed away at his home on January 7, 2026. Lee was born on December 26, 1938 in Chicago, Illinois. His family eventually moved to Los Angeles, California where Lee and his little brother Larry were raised. He joined the Navy and served on the Destroyer USS Hubbard and then attended UCLA where he...
