Obituaries

Oct 20, 2020

Oct 18, 2020

Obituary for G. Chapman “Chap” Petersen Chap Petersen passed away at his home in Hermosa, CO at the age of 88 on October 18, 2020, a beautiful fall morning with the sun streaming through the window, filling the room with light, warmth, and peace. Chap was born George Chapman Guilbeau on June 28, 1932 in Lafayette, Louisiana, the only child...

Oct 11, 2020

Eddie Ray Scarafiotti, 81,of Durango, Colorado, died 10/11/2020 at home, surrounded by family. Born 10/14/1938. He is survived by his children: Tim, Lori, Danielle (Charlie Rosado), Angelo Scarafiotti; grandchildren: Justin (Ashton), Chase (Blayke), Morgan and Charley; a great-granddaughter on the way: Chayne; and his beloved bulldog: Winston. He was preceded by Parents: Dominic and Clorinda; and two brothers: Nick and...

Oct 10, 2020

On October 10th, 2020, Heaven gained another angel. A loving husband and father Roland Madrid (41) passed away with family by his side in Durango, CO. Preceded in death by Great Grandfather Lucio DeLaO. Survived by wife Delilah Madrid and five beautiful kids, Roland Jr., Osias, Brielle, Shae, and Julian Madrid. Grandparents Mary Esther Madrid and Max Alvarez. Mother Juliana...

Oct 7, 2020

Mary G. Schmidt, 74, of Durango, Colorado, born on November 28, 1945, went to be with the Lord on October 7, 2020. Mary worked as a cafeteria manager for many years in the 9-R School District. She loved cooking, baking, embroidering and spending time with her family and grandkids. Winnie (as her family affectionately called her) was a kind, generous...

Oct 5, 2020

Violet Elizabeth Shamblin Hubbs of Durango, CO died at her home surrounded by family on Oct. 5, 2020. Born July 15, 1933 in Charleston, WVA, she had recently moved to the Southwest in 2018 after 43+ years in Los Angeles, CA. She was born in a mountain-river town and died in a mountain-river town that reminded her of home. She...

Oct 5, 2020

Roxey Louise Casey died peacefully in her home surrounded by family on October 5, 2020. She was 78 years old. She was born in LaJunta Colorado on October 17, 1941 to Horace and Ruby Massey. Roxey married Jerry Casey on November 20, 1962. The family moved to Durango in March of 1970. Her main occupations were a District 9R school...

Sep 28, 2020

Ty Jordan MacGuffie, 24, of Purgatory, passed away on September 28, 2020 at his home. Ty was born on September 13, 1996 to Diane and Bill MacGuffie in Colorado. Ty was known for his kind loving soul, artistic eye, and brilliant mind. He had a love for skiing, reading, and creating artwork. He is survived by his parents: Bill and...

Sep 26, 2020

May 19, 1929 - September 26, 2020 George Robert "Bob" Wielang, 91 of Aurora, CO formerly of Durango passed away from natural causes on September 26, 2020. Funeral services will take place on Saturday, October 3, 2020 at 10:00 am at Hood Mortuary, 1261 East 3rd Avenue, Durango, Colorado 81301. Burial will immediately follow at Greenmount Cemetery. The youngest of...

Sep 25, 2020

Iva M. Peterson, 81 years of Durango, died peacefully at her home on September 25, 2020 with family by her side. She was born February 24, 1939 in Rose, NE. Iva grew up in Durango and graduated from Durango High School. She worked as a cook in the old high school on 12th street from 1973 to 1976. She then...

Sep 24, 2020

Coleman Madison Tucker, known as Skinflint by dad, passed away peacefully on September 24, 2020 with family by his side. Coleman was born on February 10, 1940 in Finley, Oklahoma to Carrel and Adred (Carlisle) Tucker. His father took his wife and children Douglas, Coleman, Kenneth, and Rita around the country looking for work to many places such as Galveston,...

Sep 23, 2020

Georgia Lou Keane House was called home to her heavenly father Sept. 23, 2020, nineteen years to the day that her Mother Jean was called home to the Lord. She was surrounded by her husband, children, and grandchildren. Georgia Lou Keane was born August 17, 1937, to Jack and Jean Keane, on the Keane Ranch in the Upper Piedra in...

Sep 23, 2020

Sylvia Weaver passed away on September 23, 2020 at her home in Bayfield, CO surrounded by family. Sylvia loved spending time with her family and teaching her children & grandchildren. Sylvia worked for Head-Start BES & Transportation for 20 years, where she enjoyed her work with young children. Her favorite hobbies were sewing, beading, reading, cooking and canning. Sylvia also...

Sep 17, 2020

Mary D Moore, 84 of Ignacio, Colorado entered eternal rest on September 17, 2020 at her home surrounded by family. Born March 06, 1936 in Rosa, NM Preceded in death by her parents; Jose E. & Susana (Martinez) Lucero and siblings: Raymond Lucero, Fred Lucero, Irene Olguin, Tina Martinez and life partner of 21 years Abel F. Atencio She is...

Sep 17, 2020

COIT D. VALENTINE (11/23/1950 -9/17/2020) Born in Chillicothe, Ohio, Coit was the fifth of eight children. Under the guidance of his father and grandfather, he learned to work with draft horses on 40 acres of logging land. Upon graduation from high school, he chose to proudly join the US Navy upon the advice of his older brothers who had been...

Sep 15, 2020

Sep 15, 2020

Sep 14, 2020

March 12, 1941 – September 14, 2020 Janis Joanne Haskell Gray passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home with her beloved husband. In her final years she was loved, adored and assisted by the love of her life, Duane, to whom she was married for over 59 years. Janis was born in El Centro, California, to Paul and...

Sep 8, 2020

Joe Modesto "Moy" Montoya, Jr. passed away Tuesday, September 8, 2020, at home. He was 65 Years Old. Moy was born July 20, 1955, to Modesto and Bessie Montoya in Durango, Colorado. He grew up in Pagosa Springs and graduated from Pagosa Springs High School where he played football. While in High School, Moy suffered a life changing auto accident....

Sep 6, 2020

Jonathan Caesar Lupia passed away Sunday, September 6, 2020 in the comfort of his home. He was 69 years old. He fought a brave and difficult battle with pancreatic cancer but was able to peacefully pass away surrounded by family. Jon was born May 29, 1951, to Achy and Carol Lupia. His father was a Captain in the Navy. Being...