Obituaries

Apr 6, 2021

"There are some who bring a light so great to the world that even after they have gone. The light remains." Daniel (DJ) Quintana, age 20, passed away suddenly on April 6, 2021. Those who knew him have lost a shining light in their lives. Daniel's greatest moment in his life was when he found his love of his life,...

Apr 6, 2021

Terrance "Terry" Lindeman, 68,of Hesperus, died 4/6/2021 at home, surrounded by family and friends. Born 6/6/1952. He is survived by his wife, Patrice; sister: Barbara (Bob) Hilgenfeld; niece: Linda (Scott) Severs; great nephew and niece: Tyler and Natalie; his beloved Rottweilers: Bonnie and Clyde Lindeman; and many wonderful friends. In lieu of flowers, please donate to Marines Helping Marines, MHM...

Apr 5, 2021

Adolph Larry Mestas, beloved husband, son, brother, uncle and friend, was born on June 27, 1950 at the home of his grandparents, Adolfo & Sidelia Mestas, Lewis St., Pagosa Springs, CO, the eldest of 7 children born to Frank & Emily Mestas, and went to his eternal home, on April 5, 2021. He attended schools in Pagosa Springs and Durango,...

Mar 31, 2021

Kathryn Ella Louderback, 78,of Arboles, Colorado, died 3/31/2021 in Colorado Springs, CO, surrounded by family. Born 8/14/1942. Kathryn grew up in Dyke, CO and moved to Durango at 15 years old. She is survived by her daughter: Brenda Ann Mason; grandson: Logan "Catfish" (Brandi) Mason; and granddaughter: River Bell Mason. She was preceded in death by her parents: Eldon and...

Mar 29, 2021

Penny Lynn Jenness of Hesperus, Colorado, passed away on March 29, 2021. She was 47 years old. Penny was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, on October 6, 1973. She loved the field of cosmetology and helped those around look their best throughout her career, which included running her own salon in Durango, Colorado. She is survived by her parents, Melanie and...

Mar 28, 2021

Norma Rose Walker passed away of natural causes at Four Corners Health Care Center in Durango on Sunday, March 28, 2021. She was born on May 27, 1924 in Baltimore, MD. Norma moved to Durango in 2009 to be near her son and daughter-in-law, Steve and Lisa Mackey. She graduated from Anacostia High School in Washington, D.C. in June, 1942....

Mar 22, 2021

Dolores Ilene Shank, 91, of Chillicothe Illinois (previously Colorado and Texas) passed away Monday, March 22, 2021, at Heartis Village in Peoria, IL. Dolores “Dee” was born May 14, 1929 in Peoria, the daughter of Loretta Alexander. She married John Shank on December 28, 1965. He preceded her in death on December 18, 1997. She was preceded in death by...

Mar 19, 2021

Edwin Holley, 86, of Bayfield, Colorado, died March 19, 2021 at his home, surrounded by family. He was born on October 12, 1934. Ed retired from the U.S. Forest Svc. in 1983 & went into building and construction until 1993. He loved exploring the mountain country & was an avid hunter & fisherman. He was very loved & will be...

Mar 17, 2021

Gwendolyn Patricia Adcock, 88, passed peacefully into her Lord’s arms on March 17, 2021, in Durango, Colorado. Gwen was born July 16, 1932, in Ashdown, Arkansas, to Ivy and Effie Phillips, the ninth of ten children. She grew up on the family farm outside of Ashdown. After graduating from high school, Gwen married David Adcock in 1949, and together they...

Mar 16, 2021

Archie Don Young passed away peacefully the morning of March 16, 2021 at Evenings Porch Assisted Living in Bayfield, Colorado. He was ninety-three years old. Don was born May 28, 1927 in Durango, Colorado. He was the second of three sons of Vernon Virgil Young and Vera Mae Wigglesworth. His mother’s family moved to Durango around 1879, as her grandfather,...

Mar 16, 2021

Last of her generation, a lifelong resident of Arboles/Pagosa Springs and matriarch, Maria “Maxine” Maximiana Ribera, 94, was granted her angel wings with family by her side on March 16, 2021 in Arvada, CO where she resided with her daughter, Josephine for the last 6+ years. Her final days were spent surrounded by family and friends that she had touched...

Mar 15, 2021

Gordon Alva Rowe was born to William Winfield Rowe and Edna Belle Botkin on May 23, 1937, in Palisade, CO. As the youngest of two brothers, Gordon’s childhood was full of adventures in and around their neighborhood while running around with their “gang” of pals. He was an athlete from a young age and participated in many sports. As he...

Mar 15, 2021

Juanita Clara Gallegos was welcomed into Heaven on March 15, 2021 with all her family by her side. Juanita was born August 7, 1925 to Elias and Cirilia Romero in Altura, Colorado. She always had many stories to share about her childhood and her siblings. She was quite the worker, having many jobs throughout her lifetime, from dishwasher at Jan’s...

Mar 10, 2021

Elizabeth "Betty" Jean Heiden, 98, of Durango, died 3/10/2021, in Durango, Colorado, Born 12/4/1922. A service will be held at 12:59 p.m. Tuesday, March 16, 2021 at Hood Mortuary in Durango, Colorado. She is survived by daughters: Karen Binger and Ann (David) Pilcher; many grandchildren, great and great-great-grandchildren, and many extended family and wonderful friends. She was preceded in death...

Mar 8, 2021

Mar 5, 2021

Joe Isidor Talamante, 94, of Hesperus, Colorado, died 3/5/2021, at home, surrounded by family, Born 3/18/1926. A service will be held at 9:00 am Rosary, 10:00 am Mass, Wednesday, March 10, 2021 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Durango. He is survived by his children: Erma Sena, Ruby Withers, Robert Talamante, and Michelle Hayes; six siblings; grandchildren: Crystal, Hazel, Joaquin, Dennis,...

Mar 4, 2021

Cynthia Hale passed away on March 4, 2021 in Bayfield, Colorado after a courageous fight against cancer. She was 67 years old. Cindy was born on August 27, 1953 in Tennessee. Her father, James Sizemore, was in the United States Navy. Her mother, Lillian Sizemore, was a housewife. Cindy graduated from high school in Rifle, Colorado, where she met her...

Mar 3, 2021

H. Brook Jobes, 70,of Vallecito, Colorado, died on March 3, 2021 at his home. He is survived by his son, Adam (Carley) Jobes; sister: Connie Jo Jackson; former spouse: Robyn Jobes: daughter-in-law: Becky Jobes; grandchildren: Riley, Rhett, Maisey, Ingrid and Henry, and partner: Kristine Mainville. He was preceded in death by a son: Ryan; and his parents: Herbert M. and...

Mar 1, 2021

Beverly Jane (Blackley) Walthall passed away on March 1, 2021 at the Mercy Hospital ER, suffering from the heartbreak of losing her husband, Wayne of over 70 years, less than 3 months ago. Beverly was born in Anson, Texas on Sept. 26, 1932 to Vernon and Maurine (Littlefield) Blackley. Her family moved to Morton, Texas in 1943 for her dad...

Mar 1, 2021

Virginia D. Romero passed away peacefully at her home in Durango surrounded by family on March 1, 2021. She is survived by her husband Rufe Romero Jr, sons Robert, Michael and Frank Romero, her daughters Jennifer Maynes and Loretta Engman, her brothers Mickey and Donald Candelaria, her sisters Carrie Wiggins and Nora Peña, her 15 grandchildren and her 13 great...