Obituaries

May 11, 2021

Ulyss Lee Briggs, 88, died Tuesday, May 11, 2021, in Farmington, NM. Services will be held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, in Durango, CO, on Saturday, May 22, 2021 with visitation beginning at 10 a.m., followed by services at 11 a.m. Burial will take place at Greenmount Cemetery immediately following. Mr. Briggs was born September 27,...

May 11, 2021

Arlene Ann (Weaver) Millich, 82, died in Durango, Colorado on May 11, 2021 after an extended illness. She was born March 5, 1939 at the Taylor Hospital in Ignacio, Colorado to the late Joseph Buck Weaver and Ruby (Taylor) Garcia, but raised by surrogate, Euterpe Taylor, whom she called Grandma Chiefie. She was proud of her heritage, member of the...

May 10, 2021

Cory Steven Ireland, of Durango, Colorado, lost his life in a tragic accident on May 10, 2021, while enjoying one of his favorite sports, dirt biking. Cory, who “had to be the first,” was born on July 7, 1987 at 10:14 am to Patricia “Trish” Ann Ireland Arny and Steven Mark Ireland, followed by his twin sister, Caitlin, at 10:15...

Apr 27, 2021

John Norman Snowberger passed away at home in Durango on Tuesday, April 27, 2021. John was born on May 15, 1932 to Agnes & Raymond Snowberger. He was preceded in death by his parents and five siblings (Eileen, Grace, Raymond, Richard, and Larry). After serving in the US Army during the Korean War, John married his grade school sweetheart, Helen...

Apr 23, 2021

Noel Wride, 92, of Durango, Colorado, died 4/23/2021, peacefully surrounded by his family, Born 10/11/1928. A service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, April 29, 2021 at Greenmount Cemetery, 900 Cemetery Road, Durango, CO 81301. Following graveside services (4/29/21), there will be a celebration of Noel's life held at 12:30 p.m. at the Florida Grange, 656 CO-Hwy 172, Durango,...

Apr 22, 2021

Bonnie Fay (Fulks) Pfalmer, our wife, mother and grandmother went to heaven where she was met with open arms by our Lord and Savior on April 22, 2021. Bonnie was born May 15, 1940 in Oxford, Colorado to Glessie Fulks (Stafford) and Elmer Fulks. She is proceeded in death by her parents, her son Robert “Bobby” Pfalmer Jr., brother Clarence...

Apr 21, 2021

Naoma B. Jones of Ignacio passed away on April 21, 2021 at Mercy Hospice House in Durango. Naoma was born on November 16, 1929 to Mr and Mrs J.B. Belarde of Pagosa Springs at the old Mercy Hospital in Durango. Her early school years were spent at a Catholic school and she transferred to the Pagosa Springs public school from...

Apr 19, 2021

Judy Lynne Dennis, 78, passed away at her home in Forest Lakes (Bayfield), Colorado, on April 19, 2021. Judy was born on July 29, 1942 to Myron and Nadine (Preston) Dennis in Culver City, California. She earned her nursing degree at California Hospital School of Nursing, Los Angeles, California in 1964 and became a Second Lieutenant at the Medical Service...

Apr 19, 2021

Jesse Falls Thompson December 1989-April 2021 Jesse, we love and miss you. What is the memory of Jesse Thompson? A tear. A smile. And so much more. The fundamental traits of goodness coursed through his soul and engendered a life force that drew friendship and admiration from all around. Born in Minnesota on December 10, 1989, Jesse showed an obsession...

Apr 19, 2021

Apr 19, 2021

Aileen Lowry-Allison (Isgar) b. 13 October 1929 d. 19 April 2021 Aileen Louise Lowry-Allison (Isgar) passed away on 19 April 2021 at 91 years, peacefully and at home in Noble OK with family. She is preceded in death by husband, Wayne F. Lowry, her parents, Robert and Dora Mae Isgar, brother Robert C. Isgar, son-in-law James Chaplin, and one grandchild,...

Apr 19, 2021

David Phelps, 60,of Durango, Colorado, died 4/19/2021at home. Born 12/1/1960. He is predeceased by his parents; David N. Phelps and Patricia McAllister Phelps and all 4 grandparents. He is survived by his siblings, Dennis Phelps of Bayfield, CO., Dana Phelps of Centralia, WA., Dale Phelps of Cortez, CO., and Danita Phelps of Lakewood, CO. and numerous nieces and nephews. Service...

Apr 15, 2021

Jerome "Jerry" Hunt Puckett passed away in Durango, CO on April 15, 2021 just short of his 73rd birthday. Visitation will be held on Friday April 23, 2021 from 6-7 p.m. at Hood Mortuary Chapel and Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 24, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at the Durango Church of Christ, 2100 W. 3rd Ave. Masks will...

Apr 15, 2021

Larry Valdez, of Durango, Colorado, went to Heaven on April 15, 2021, surrounded by his loving family. He was born to Delphin and Leonarde Valdez in Durango, Colorado on November 26, 1949. He graduated from Durango High School. Upon graduation, he enlisted in the Army and was immediately sent to Vietnam. While serving, he was awarded many medals, including the...

Apr 15, 2021

Donald I Degani, age 92, died on Thursday April 15, 2021 in the loving community of Bonaventure in Thornton, CO. He lived his entire life in the Durango, CO area, excluding the last 4 years. He was born January 6, 1929 in Durango, CO to John & Mary Degani. Don was the oldest of two children. He was raised in...

Apr 15, 2021

In Loving Memory Edna passed away peacefully on April 15, 2021 in her Haines City Fl home. She was a beauty inside & out, she had a sassy personality with a big southern dollop of love, she was known for her unique ability to tell you like it is and never ever hesitated to tell you how much she loved...

Apr 13, 2021

Apr 12, 2021

Jean M. Allyn passed away April 12, 2021 in Durango, Colorado, from Parkinson’s Disease. She was 93 years old, and is survived by her daughter, Melissa Delio (Ray), granddaughter Steevie, and numerous nieces and nephews. Born in Richmond, California, she is predeceased by her parents and brother, Paul Bicknell. She graduated from Springfield High in Springfield, Oregon, before returning to...

Apr 11, 2021

Cheryl (Brown) Orris came into this world December 10, 1961 and departed April 11, 2021. Cheryl was the definition of selfless. She helped anyone whenever she could. Her joy was contagious, and she loved a good joke. She treated everyone like a friend, never knowing a stranger. Cheryl's family was the most important thing to her. She cherished spending time...

Apr 9, 2021

Eliza Marie Lucero was surrounded by family and loved ones when she passed away peacefully at the age of 90, at her home in Pagosa Springs, on Friday, April 9, 2021. Born Eliza Marie Lobato on May 15, 1930 in Lumberton, New Mexico, she and younger brother Santiago Lobato, Jr. were the children of proud parents Santiago Sr. and Martha...