Obituaries
Virginia "Nany R" Lee Richmond
May 21, 2025
Virginia “Nany R” Lee Richmond, 83 died Wednesday May 21, 2025. She was born on December 12, 1941, in Loop TX, the daughter of Virgil and Ellen Clark. She attended school in Lovington, Tatum and House NM. She attended college and NMSU in Las Cruces NM. She married Owen Jimmie Richmond in Roswell NM on February 13, 1965. They made...
James "Jimmy" Howard Zimpfer
May 16, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of James H. Zimpfer, lovingly known as Jimmy, on May 16, 2025. Born in Buffalo, NY, on December 17, 1985, Jimmy was an avid Buffalo Bills fan and celebrated each game with a cookout surrounded by friends and family. In 2017, he and Meagan made Pagosa Springs their home, where they enjoyed the...
Linda Gayle Murray
May 14, 2025
Linda Gayle Murray, 75, of Durango, Colorado, passed away peacefully on May 24, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family.
Born on March 26, 1950, in Louisville, Kentucky, Linda's zest for life began early. She was an accomplished ice skater in her youth and carried her love of movement and grace throughout her life—later becoming an avid tennis player, like...
Nina Smith
May 12, 2025
Nina Smith, 87, of Bayfield, Colorado passed away peacefully at home on May 12, 2025 with her daughter Lorna and grand-dog Molly by her side.
Nina married the late Harry “Smitty” Smith on June 23, 1962 at Hill AFB in Utah. They lived in Utah, Nevada, and Germany. In 1979 they moved to Bayfield. Nina worked for many years as an...
Felicia Cleone McKinley
May 11, 2025
Felicia Cleone McKinley (Wind Feather) entered the realm of her ancestors on May 11, 2025. A daughter, sister, friend and the greatest Auntie Ever was born December 1, 1972 in Durango, Colorado to Georgia Watts McKinley and the late Sammy E. Pinnecoose. Felicia was a member of the Southern Ute Indian Tribe. She also shared heritage with the Ute Mountain...
Dewey Garald Peden
May 10, 2025
Dewey Garald Peden, 90, of Durango, Colorado, passed away peacefully in his home on Saturday, May 10th, 2025, surrounded by his family.
Dewey was born on October 1st, 1934, in Ackmen, Colorado, to Garald and Hazel Peden. He grew up farming in Montezuma County, Colorado. His family also farmed in southern Oklahoma for a number of years, but they later moved...
John "Tad" Lyday
May 9, 2025
John Theodore "Tad" Lyday was born on April 11, 1959, at Michael Reese Hospital in
Chicago, IL, to Donald Chester Lyday and Jane “Jayne” Elois Black. A resident of Bayfield, CO,
John passed away on May 9, 2025, in Pueblo, CO, after being diagnosed with cancer.
John will be interred next to his parents at Pine River Cemetery in Bayfield, Colorado.
Shortly after his...
Donnie Snooks
May 6, 2025
Donnie Snooks, 75, of Bayfield, Colorado, passed away on May 6, 2025, after a long and courageous battle with diabetes and kidney disease.
He was preceded in death by his parents Sam and Ila Snooks. He is survived by his wife of 56 years Robin Snooks, his children Jennifer Hine (Rich), Michael Snooks, Kristin Snooks, and four grandchildren Cash Snooks (Sierra),...
RaNae Lynette Bakel
May 6, 2025
RaNae Lynette Bakel passed peacefully on Tuesday, May 6, 2025 surrounded by many who loved her dearly. Born September 7, 1955 to Leo and Patricia Bakel, RaNae frequently pondered throughout her life how she was so lucky to be born to two such loving, fun people who gave her two older brothers, Randy Bakel and Ron Bakel.
RaNae grew up as...
Charles "Chuck" L. Widdop
May 1, 2025
Charles L. Widdop born Nov. 14th 1945, passed away in his home in Durango, Colorado on the morning of May 1st 2025 at the age of 79. Chuck is survived by his wife Janet Widdop, son Jesse Widdop and two grandkids, Wyatt and Lennix Widdop. `
He was born in Rock Springs, Wyoming and lived up there for a short period...
Marilyn Ann Nutter
Apr 30, 2025
Marilyn Ann Nutter (née Shields), 98, passed away on April 30, 2025, in Durango, CO. She was born in Princeton, IN on November 15th, 1926.
She attended St. Ambrose Catholic School, Grosse Pointe High School, and Michigan State University.
She wrote for her high-school newspaper & The Grosse Pointe News. She also took much joy in writing funny, thoughtful poems for all...
Raymond L. Martinez
Apr 30, 2025
Raymond Martinez born in Cortez, was raised in Mancos, Colorado, passed away on April 30, 2025, one day after his 61st birthday, surrounded by the love he gave so freely to others.
Those who knew Ray will remember a man of deep care, thoughtful action, and quiet strength. He listened more than he spoke, and when he spoke, it was with...
Dorothy "Dot" Jane Alber
Apr 28, 2025
Our beautiful Mom, Wife, Grandmother, and Great Grandmother, Dot Alber has gained her eternal wings and is resting peacefully in Heaven. She passed away Monday April 28, 2025 at the age of 84 in Durango, Co surrounded by her family. Dot battled a difficult and painful cancer. Her death was very unexpected and has brought much sadness to our family.
Dot...
Vivian Alice Bedford
Apr 26, 2025
Vivian Alice Bedford was born to Herbert and Lena Plummer in Caribou, Maine. She was the second girl born of seven daughters and one brother. She moved to California to marry her husband, Ralph Bedford in 1956 and was married for 55 years before his passing. Vivian has 5 children, Susan (Jerry) Armijo, James (Alma) Bedford, Janet Arnold, Timothy Bedford...
Clifton William Austin Greany
Apr 23, 2025
Clifton William Austin Greany, known as Austin to his family and friends, made his final journey home on April 23rd 2025. Services will be held at the Southern Ute Memorial Chapel on Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 10:00 a.m.
Austin was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, to Stacy Greany. Then Austin came to Aztec New Mexico, where he was raised by...
Richard John Wagner
Apr 23, 2025
Richard John Wagner, 92, passed away on April 23, 2025, at his home in Edgemont Ranch.
Richard was born on December 3, 1932, in New Ulm, Minnesota; the son of Andrew Gustav and Ellen (Gareis) Wagner. He graduated from the New Ulm High School in 1950. He attended college at Harvard University; the University of Minnesota; and received his Doctor of...
Donald Adrian Baker
Apr 21, 2025
Donald (Don) Baker of Durango, CO was born in Greeley, CO on April 7, 1936 to Nellie and Adrian Baker.
Don attended and graduated from Durango High School class of '54. After a year at Colorado University, he attended Naval Flight School and was commissioned as an ensign in 1957. Don met the former miss Kay Holt also of Durango and...
Antonio "Tony" Chavez
Apr 21, 2025
Long-time local resident Antonio “Tony” Chavez, born 12/17/48 passed 4/21/25 with family by his side. Tony passed due to complications of heart disease and diabetes. He was 76. His family honors his request of no services.
Tony was born to Delfin and Isabel Chavez in Dragerton, Utah in 1948. In May 1967, he married Christine, his wife of 51 years.
Tony is...
Jason Spencer
Apr 20, 2025
It brings me great sadness to share with everyone the passing of Jason Spencer — affectionately known as J Bird, J Dog, Jay, Ridge, Biggs and the Original J.
Jason had a personality that could break down walls and bring even the most unlikely people together. From a young age, everyone wanted to be around him; everyone wanted to be doing...
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