Obituaries

Marlene Frances Taylor

Marlene Frances Taylor

Nov 2, 2025

Marlene Francis Husted Taylor, 87, of Pagosa Springs, Colorado, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 2, 2025, at 8:45 a.m.—just in time for the 9 o’clock service in Heaven. Those who knew Marlene believe she may have petitioned God Himself to make sure she wouldn’t be late.

Marlene was born July 6, 1938, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma....

Victor L Tenorio

Victor L Tenorio

Oct 28, 2025

With profound sadness and heavy hearts, Victor L Tenorio was called home by his Lord and Savior on October 28,2025. St Michael was his patron saint in which he had great faith all his life.

Victor's passion was creating amazing cuisine. He was a master chef and created many masterpieces from different cultures with exquisite flavors from different parts of the...

Glenn David Pauls

Glenn David Pauls

Oct 21, 2025

Glenn David Pauls passed away on October 21, 2025, in Durango, Colorado. He was born on December 3, 1962, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Edward and Florence Pauls. Glenn leaves behind his loving wife “Dianney” (Segner); daughter Kara Gray and her husband Rick Gray; son Trevor Pauls; granddaughters Evy and Emilia Gray; sister Terri Pauls; friend and brother Scott Strand and...

Edward C. Wilson

Edward C. Wilson

Oct 20, 2025

Edward C. Wilson 88.6/29/1937 -10/20/2025.

Long time Durango CO. Resident Ed Wilson aka “Fast Eddie” went to his happy hunting grounds on Monday the 20th surrounded by his wife, children and grandchildren. Ed was an avid salesman in the four corners for Moda/IKO for over 50 years. He was a husband, father, grandpa, friend, teacher, supporter, and jokester to all who...

A. Michael Hartmann

A. Michael Hartmann

Oct 18, 2025

A. Michael Hartman, eighty-five, of Lakewood, Colorado, passed away peacefully on October eighteenth, two thousand twenty-five, surrounded by his loving family. Born November sixth, nineteen thirty-nine, Mike wasn't just a husband, father, proud veteran, or coach-he was soccer in human form. As a young goalie for the Denver Kickers, he dove like gravity owed him favors. Then, when cleats gave...

Carol Lee Jameson

Carol Lee Jameson

Oct 18, 2025

Carol Lee (Hill) Jameson (83) passed from this life into the loving arms of Jesus Christ her Savior on Saturday, October 18, 2025. Carol was born to John Walter and Lillian B. (Frizell) Hill February 5, 1942 on their Dairy farm in Falfa, Colorado on the Florida Mesa. As a girl, she was active on 4-H and Rainbow Girls.

Carol graduated...

Gregory "Steve" Wheeldon

Gregory "Steve" Wheeldon

Oct 15, 2025

Gregory Stephen “Steve” Wheeldon was born in Pocatello, Idaho on July 22, 1949, (his mother’s 21st birthday) to Dorothy Louise “Dottie” and James Wheeldon. Steve “galloped away into the sunset” on October 15, 2025, after a short 3 month battle with Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer, a rare and very aggressive form of this disease. After a short hospital stay due to...

Carol Beth Gibbens

Carol Beth Gibbens

Oct 15, 2025

Carol Beth Gibbens of Santa Barbara, California, passed away after an extended illness on October 15, 2025. Carol was known to many for her dedication to her family and friends, love of adventure and travel, and career as a librarian.

The fifth child of Meril and Madge Gibbens, Carol was born on May 1, 1944, in Pueblo, Colorado. She was raised...

Dora Mae Greer

Dora Mae Greer

Oct 14, 2025

Dora Mae (Martinez) Greer, born 3/10/1945, 80, of Marvel, Colorado, passed on 10/14/25 at home.

Dora was the youngest of nine children born to Jose D. Martinez and Eufemia Moya Martinez. Dora married Dick Seward Greer in 1973, who shared 5 children, numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews together.

At a young age, Dora began working as a babysitter and cleaning house....

Jeffrey William Harris

Jeffrey William Harris

Oct 13, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we share the untimely passing of Jeff Harris, a beloved husband, son, brother, brother-in-law, uncle, and friend, who left us on October 13th, at the age of 59.

Jeff was a 30-year veteran of the fire service as a member of the Winter Park, Hermosa Cliff, Durango Fire Department, and Durango Fire Protection District organizations....

Maxine Wilson

Maxine Wilson

Oct 10, 2025

Maxine Wilson was born in Silverton, Colorado, to Nando and Delia Giacomelli. She moved to Durango at a young age, where she later graduated from Durango High School. Soon after, she married the love of her life, Channing Elary Wilson.

Maxine lived a long and beautiful life, reaching the wonderful age of 96.

She is survived by her sons, Channing Wilson of...

Herman Armondo Gonzales

Herman Armondo Gonzales

Oct 9, 2025

Herman Gonzales, 89, passed away, on October 9,peacefully at home with his loving wife at his side. Born September 13, 1936 in Allende Coas, Mexico. Herman was a devoted Husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. He was a proud member of the United States Army’s 101 Airborne Division. He owned Harry’s Upholstery for over twenty years and Better Than New...

Jonathan Schuetz

Jonathan Schuetz

Oct 8, 2025

August 21, 1945 - October 8, 2025

(AKA: "Jonathan The Bear Man" and "Uncle Jon") Jon was a decorated Army combat veteran in the Vietnam War. He was there for the Tet Offensive. When he came home to Pasadena, California, he went into banking and had an impressive career there until retiring in 1990 and moving to Durango. Knowing how hard...

Shelby Charlene Campbell

Shelby Charlene Campbell

Oct 8, 2025

Shelby Charlene Campbell was born on February 6, 1993 in Council Bluffs, Iowa. While she spent most of her young life in Colorado she called many places home (including Omaha, NE) before settling down in Durango, CO.

Those who knew Shelby will remember her beaming smile, boisterous laugh, and her uncanny ability to connect with people.

Shelby deeply cared for others. With...

Angie Marie Villarreal

Angie Marie Villarreal

Oct 6, 2025

On October 6th 2025 Angie (Vasquez) Villarreal age 87 was greeted by the angels and went to her eternal home with our lord savior.

Angie was born on April 26th, 1938, to her beloved mom and dad Emilia (Valerio) Vasquez and Juan Andres Vasquez Sr. in Pagosa Springs CO where she was raised with her multitude of siblings.

Growing up Angie had...

John Edward O'Brien

John Edward O'Brien

Oct 4, 2025

John O’Brien passed away peacefully at home in Pagosa Springs on October 4, 2025. John was born on October 27, 1937 to Edward (Ted) and Louise O’Brien in Santa Rita, New Mexico. He spent most of his youth in Roswell, New Mexico, where he developed a lifelong love of Scouting. While in high school in Roswell, John saved a child...

James "Jim" Bertrand

James "Jim" Bertrand

Sep 29, 2025

Jim Bertrand (04/29/1939 – 09/29/2025) “Doe Doe, Jimmy, George, Bertrand, Daddy, Dad, Pop, Bapa,” died unexpectedly and with peace in his heart on a Monday evening after a beautiful autumn walk. Beloved husband to Buddie for 62 years, cherished father of Jim and Bonnie, sweet, generous grandpa, “Bapa”, of Bryan and Alex.

Born in Houston on April 29, 1939 to Jay...

Errol G. Jensen

Errol G. Jensen

Sep 28, 2025

Errol G Jensen, 80, of Durango, Colorado has passed away on September 28th, 2025, surrounded by his family and friends.

Errol was born on March 15, 1945, in Emery, Utah to Rita and Lloyd Jensen. After earning his Master of Science from Utah State University, Errol went on to build a long and respected career as a civil engineer with the...

Elizabeth Betty Kincaid

Elizabeth Betty Kincaid

Sep 28, 2025

Elizabeth “Betty” Kincaid

July 24, 1945 - September 28, 2025

“Elizabeth (Betty) Ann Kincaid passed away at the Jubilee Home in Lloydminster, SK on September 28, 2025 at the age of 80.

She is survived by: her brother, Vandon Bell: sister, Connie (Len) Ginter, Aunt, Verna (Lloyd) Andrews; and numerous neices, nephews and cousins.

She is predeceased by: her loving husband, John McDonald and...

Roberta Montoya-Atencio

Roberta Montoya-Atencio

Sep 27, 2025

Roberta Montoya-Atencio passed peacefully at home on September 27, 2025. A Rosary will be recited on Friday, October 31, 2025 at 9:30 a.m., followed by a Mass at 10:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Durango. Burial will occur at a later date. Please feel free to wear your favorite Denver Bronco or Halloween shirt to the services.She is...