Obituaries
Judith "Judy" Reynolds
Feb 17, 2025
Judith “Judy” Reynolds, 83, passed away peacefully on February 17, 2025, in Durango. She was born on February 2, 1942 in Denver, CO to her parents Norve and Marydell Simmons. Judy leaves two sons: Jeffrey Reynolds (wife Patricia) of Durango, two grandchildren, Joshua of Colorado Springs, and Jessica of Durango, a second son Randolph Reynolds of Jonesboro, Arkansas, a sister...
Zachary Boudin Tankersley
Feb 17, 2025
Zachary Boudin Tankersley passed away February 17, 2025 in his hometown of Durango. Zach was full of love for his family and friends. He was fiercely loyal, a little stubborn and almost always a good time. He is going to be missed terribly. Zach was born in Durango January 30, 1984 to Tina (Tankersley) Hood and joining his big sister...
Yvette Annette Potthoff
Feb 17, 2025
Yvette Annette Potthoff, of Bayfield, Colorado, found peace with our heavenly Father on February 17, 2025, at age 76 after a courageous multiple-year battle with Alzheimer’s and cancer. She was born on January 5, 1949, in Colorado Springs to Lucille and Bernard LaNoue and was the second of seven children in the LaNoue family.
In 1970, Yvette began the most fulfilling...
Johan L. Wilson
Feb 17, 2025
Johan L. Wilson, loving mother, sister, aunt, grandmother, and friend passed from this life into the arms of Jesus on February 17, 2025. Johan known as “Joan” to her friends and family was born on November 8, 1934 in Comanche, Oklahoma to Bessie (Torbert) Rule and Clifford Wilson.
Johan owned and operated the Plaza Beauty Salon from the early 70’s until...
Clarence L. "Bud" Gohn
Feb 17, 2025
Clarence (Bud) Gohn was 80 years young. Born to Clarence Gohn I and Regina Bennum in Hays, Kansas, on February 15, 1945, Bud came to Durango to attend Fort Lewis College in 1966, when he was discharged from the US Navy.
Here he met Rosie Gurule at the old A&W Root Beer (now Griegos) and they married on March 27, 1967....
Michael John Lister
Feb 15, 2025
Michael John Lister, 66, passed away in his home in Santa Fe, NM, on February 15, 2025. He was born on April 5, 1958, in Durango, CO, to Delfina and Joe Lister.
In 1980, Michael married Marsha Cook of Gunnison, CO. Although they eventually divorced, Michael cherished the family they built together. He is survived by his six children and seven...
John Herbert "Fergy" Ferguson
Feb 14, 2025
“Not All Who Wander are Lost… Some of Us are Looking for Cool Rocks.”
John Herbert “Fergy” Ferguson was born August 17, 1937, at the American Legion Hospital in Telluride, CO (which is now the Telluride Historical Museum) to John Ferguson, Jr. and Gladys (Dill) Ferguson and passed away peacefully on February 14, 2025, at his home in Ignacio, CO. He...
LaVonda Shae Bass
Feb 13, 2025
LaVonda, an amazing and beloved wife, mother, and sister, passed away on February 13, 2025 in Pagosa Springs, Colorado. She was known for her warm heart, vibrant spirit, and love for life. LaVonda was truly the definition of a Trophy Wife—elegant, devoted, and full of love. She found joy in the simple pleasures of life, whether it was enjoying a...
Susan Kroudvird VanDenBerg
Feb 11, 2025
Susan VanDenBerg was born in New Bedford, Massachusetts to Eleanor and William Kroudvird. She graduated from American University in 1974 and later pursued a career as a court reporter. In the 1980s, Susan settled in Durango, CO and married Alan Lee VanDenBerg, with whom she shared her son Logan Williams VanBenBerg.
Susan was a hands-on mother who encouraged Logan to follow...
Norma Jean Engman
Feb 9, 2025
Norma Jean (Hurta) Engman passed away unexpectedly at her home on February 9, 2025.Norma was born September 15, 1935, in Palacios, TX, to Tony and Betty Hurta. She grew up and worked in her parent's grocery store in Jal, NM. She graduated from Eastern New Mexico University in 1957, where she was named Outstanding Senior Woman. After graduating, Norma worked...
William Kim Childers
Feb 7, 2025
William “Kim” Childers, 71, of Durango, Colorado went home to be with the Lord on February 7, 2025. Beloved husband of Christi for more than 40 years, he is remembered as a wonderful husband, father and grandfather, a gentle giant at 6’4” who loved hunting and fishing, whether he was in Arkansas, Texas or Colorado. Kim was born on February...
Ernie Kuester Cotton
Feb 6, 2025
Ernest Kuester Cotton MD. passed away peacefully on February 6, 2025 at the age of 97. Dr. Cotton, Ernie to his friends and colleagues, began his academic medical career at the University of Colorado Medical School in 1958 where he taught, researched, and practiced medicine until retiring in 1988 as Professor Emeritus Pulmonology. He played a key role in founding...
Michael Anthony Sheehan
Feb 3, 2025
Mike died at his home February 3rd 2025 surrounded by the love and support of his family and hospice. He was diagnosed with advanced stage cancer in December. Mike Sheehan was a true Renaissance Man! Born and raised in Chicago, Mike made his way west to the San Francisco Bay Area in the 1980s. This is where he met and fell...
Michael Stephen Smead
Feb 1, 2025
Michael (Mike) Stephen Smead, 70, of Durango Colorado, passed away on Saturday, February 1, 2025, at home. Born September, 20 1954 in Arlington Virginia. He was the son of Francis and Grace Smead. On October 13, 2007, He married the love of his life, Edna T. Kennedy, who he adored for 30 years.
Mike was a graduate of the University of...
Benda Kaye Watts
Feb 1, 2025
Funeral services for Benda Kaye Watts will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at the Southern Ute Memorial Chapel. Interment will be, Thursday, February 6, 2025 at 2:00 P.M. at Ouray Cemetery.
Benda was born January 22, 1957 in Cortez the daughter of Irene Hammond and Ben Pargin Watts Sr. She passed away on Saturday, February 1,...
David Jeffrey Green
Jan 27, 2025
“Take These Broken Wings And Learn To Fly!”
Dave embarked on his spiritual journey: January 27, 2025.
Beloved Husband to Lisa, Devoted Father to Melinda and Jeffrey, and Adoring Brother to Deborah and Jennifer.
When Dave was not working in the yard or volunteering at the library, he would be outside walking with his German Shepherds. A lover of nature and animals as...
Tanna Anita Noble
Jan 27, 2025
Tanna Anita Noble
1945-2025
Local Animas Valley native, Tanna Noble, went to be with her Lord January 27, 2025 in the hands of her husband Sam Noble of 58 years.
Tanna was born to her parents Ward and Mildred Gilmour April 22, 1945. Tanna resided in the Animas Valley except for a short time her husband taught school in eastern Colorado. They raised...
Randy Boyd
Jan 26, 2025
Born in Denver in 1949, Randy lived with his family in Fort Lupton, Colorado; Cheyenne, Wyoming; Aurora, Colorado, Oxon Hill, Maryland; Montgomery, Alabama, and then moved back to Durango to be close to family. Randy grew up loving the Irish and Scottish music that his mother sang to all of her children. He was one of the founding members of...
Cecelia Louise Ross
Jan 24, 2025
Cecelia was born on September 2, 1970 in Durango, Colorado. She was adopted by Annie Bettini as a child. Cecelia grew up in Ignacio, where she attended Ignacio High School. After High School Cecelia studied at Fort Lewis College in Durango, Colorado. She was married in August of 1991 to Bryan Ross. Cecelia became an educator for the Southern Ute...
Josie Archuleta
Jan 24, 2025
Josie Archuleta was called to the arms of our Lord January 24, 2025. Born on June 30, 1940 to Ruperta M Archuleta in Parkview, New Mexico . She married Marcelino Archuleta on Nov 15, 1954 in Durango, CO . They were married 62 years at the time of his passing .They had 6 children. They moved to Ignacio in June...
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