Obituaries
Robert Mazur
Nov 30, 2021
Robert Wayne Mazur Robert Wayne Mazur died on Monday, Nov. 30, 2021. He was 54. Robert was born on Aug. 20, 1967, in Arcadia, California to Sue and Doug Mazur. He grew up in Big Bear, California and Henderson, Nevada, graduating from Basic High School in Henderson in 1985. He married his wife, Melanie Brubaker, on Oct. 15, 1994 in...
Molly West
Nov 30, 2021
Molly Celeste West passed away unexpectedly on November 30, 2021 while in Steamboat Springs, CO., she was 39 years old. Molly was born and raised in Durango, CO. Molly is survived by her parents, David and Ruth West and many friends who knew and loved her. No services will be held at this time. In lieu of flowers, please consider...
Mary Shry
Nov 27, 2021
Mary K. Shry went to be with her Savior and the love of her life on November 27, 2021 with lights and sirens blaring. We knew dad wouldn’t last long in heaven by himself, but we were hoping for more than 3 weeks. Mary was born to Lloyd F. Martin and Verna E. Martin on November 22, 1936 in Denver,...
Margaret (Peg) Adams
Nov 26, 2021
On Friday, November 26, 2021, Margaret Louise Adams, known to all as Peg, passed away quietly in her home in Bayfield, Colorado. She was 89 years old and lived in this beautiful valley for just over 42 years. She was born to Frank Shropshire and Helen E. Sturm in Douglas, Arizona on May 11, 1932. Peg graduated from Douglas High...
Ronald Armstrong
Nov 26, 2021
In loving memory of Ronald Gale Armstrong, 72 of Bayfield, Colorado, surrounded by his wife and daughter, passed away in his home on November 26, 2021. Ron was born in Twin Falls, Idaho on January 3, 1949, to the late Ollimae (Knight) Armstrong and Harold Lester Armstrong. He graduated from Twin Falls High School in 1967. After graduation, he married...
Lori Nightingale
Nov 26, 2021
On November 26, 2021, Lori Nightingale passed from injuries sustained while stopping to help another driver just outside Durango, Colorado. Born in Palo Alto, California, she traveled all around the country resulting in more life experiences than most are lucky enough to get. She loved seeing new places and making friends everywhere she went. Creativity came naturally and her nurturing...
Shirley Frost
Nov 26, 2021
On November 26, 2021, our mom, Shirley Frost, left to go home. She was born on June 28, 1934, to the late Bird Red the late Nana Eaton Red. She was born and raised in Ignacio, CO, and she grew up on the family farm. Shirley attended the Ute Vocational School and graduated. She then attended Business School in Denver...
Jerry Lucero
Nov 24, 2021
Leroy was born on July 17, 1953 to Norma and Ruben Lucero in Tooele, Utah. He was the youngest of 4 children. His siblings are David Lucero, Becky Smith, and Albert Lucero.They moved back to Pagosa Springs on June 1, 1960 when he was in the 2nd grade. Leroy graduated from Pagosa Springs High School in 1971. Shortly after high...
Donald Burns
Nov 22, 2021
Tony was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico to Ronald and Loretta Burns 12/26/1960. He grew up in Chula Vista, California and Anchorage, Alaska. He moved to Ignacio, Colorado as a young man where he met the love of his life, Clara Romero, who he married in 1982. Tony worked at Shur-Valu Locker Plant as a butcher for many years. Tony...
Raymond Vierck
Nov 21, 2021
Ray Vierck died Sunday, November 21, 2021 after a short battle with cancer. Born and raised in southern Wisconsin, Ray attended Milton High School before enlisting to serve in Vietnam. Upon his return, he lived in Wisconsin and Illinois until the mountains called him west. Ray has made his home in Durango, CO for over 20 years. He was an...
Robert (Bob) Wiggins
Nov 20, 2021
Bob Wiggins, born November 9, 1944 in Mason City, Iowa and died November 20, 2021, in Durango, Colorado. He was 77 years old. Bob was a carpet and flooring salesman in Denver before moving to Durango in the 70’s where he was an outfitter and guide into the Weminuche Wilderness. He married Kathy Taylor in 1973 and divorced in ‘93....
Andreanna Phillips
Nov 19, 2021
Andreanna (Pinky) Nichole Phillips passed away on Friday November 19, 2021. She was 25 years old. Andreanna was born August 14, 1996 in Durango, CO. She was one of three daughters born to Tyler and Leslie Phillips and was raised in Ignacio, CO. From the moment she was born, her sparkling light and fiery spirit shined through to all who...
Jeffrey Brown
Nov 19, 2021
effrey Allen Brown unexpectedly passed away on November 19, 2021 at Mercy Hospital in Durango, after a tough battle with heart issues, he was 55 years old. He is survived by his 12-year-old daughter, Brooklyn Brown, and her mother Sherri Haldorson of Durango; his mother Kathleen Brown, 2 nieces, and 4 nephews of Minnesota. Jeff was born on September 3rd,...
Sharon Denious
Nov 17, 2021
Sharon Marie Fee Denious was born on January 27, 1941 to Thomas Wayne Fee and Alma (Murphy) Fee. Sharon was born in a log cabin outside the Missouri River town of Rulo, Nebraska. She was the third of five children and the only girl. Her father had to saddle his horse and ride through the snow to get to a...
Alfred Frahm
Nov 16, 2021
Alfred L. Frahm of Corrales, NM, died Tuesday, November 16, 2021 at Lovelace Westside Hospital in Albuquerque, NM. He was 92. Mr. Frahm was born Feb. 13, 1929, in Bayfield, CO., the son of Fred and Lulu Frahm. Alfred graduated from Bayfield High school in 1947 and married Frances Albright on Sept. 9, 1952. The couple lived on a ranch...
Delia Lopez
Nov 12, 2021
Delia M. Lopez passed away on November 12, 2021, she was 83 years old. Delia was born in Monero, NM. The family later moved to Chama, NM where she lived until she married Sam Lopez in 1958 and moved to Durango. They raised Sam’s boys and had two children of their own. Delia worked at the Townhouse Restaurant, Coca-Cola Bottling...
John Barnes
Nov 11, 2021
Johnny Barnes,71, of Durango, Colorado passed away on Thursday, November 11, 2021. Johnny was born on April 21, 1950, in Durango and resided on the family ranch throughout his life. He graduated from Ignacio School District in 1969, and worked at Ignacio School District, Fort Lewis College, and Durango 9-R School District for a total of 33 years. He saw...
Michael Swindler
Nov 10, 2021
Michael Ann (Cagle) Swindler was born in San Saba, TX on August 8, 1949, and raised in San Antonio, TX. She died on November 10, 2021, and is preceded in death by her parents, CA and Edith Cagle, and her brother, John. A graduate of Harlandale High School, she was a cheerleader and an all-American Girl. She graduated and met...
Katrice (Weber) Decker
Nov 8, 2021
Katrice Frances (Weber) Decker passed away on November 8, 2021, she was 40 years old. Katrice, affectionately known as Katy, grew up in Campbell Hall, NY, and graduated from Goshen High School, Goshen, NY in 1999. She married Jonathan L Decker on December 28, 2002 and they welcomed their precious son, Joshua, in September of 2003. They moved to Pagosa...
Bryant Smith
Nov 7, 2021
Bryant Smith was born on March 23, 1988. He and his twin brother, Dylan, were tired of being cooped up together and decided March would be a good time to make their arrival rather than wait until their expected date in June. This early arrival came with many challenges and complications which Bryant faced with courage, humor and determination. He...
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