Benny Lee Cordova
Feb 13, 2026
Benny Lee Cordova born July 21, 1951, in Cortez Colorado. He went to school in Cortez and moved to Oregon for a few years where he met and married his first wife and had 2 children. Benny returned to Cortez and met and married Sondra Hover who had 3 children, which they raised the 5 children as 1 happy unit....
Dr. Forrest Dean Brown
Feb 12, 2026
Dr. Forrest Dean Brown, DDS passed from complications with Lewy body dementia, surrounded by his family, on February 12, 2026.
Dean is remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather, friend, and mentor to those in both his personal and professional orbit. A man of humor, intellect, business acumen, and quick wit, he lived fully and deliberately. An avid hunter and angler...
Johanna Lenore Fusco
Feb 11, 2026
Johanna “Jo” Lenore (Lenz) Fusco passed away peacefully at home on February 11, 2026, surrounded by family. Jo was born on November 22, 1938, to Jean Elizabeth (Kirby) and Robert Carl Lenz in Omaha, Nebraska. She attended Southeast High School in Kansas City, graduating class of 1956, before moving on to Grinnell College to major in American Studies. After graduating...
Travis Benjamin Roquemore
Feb 9, 2026
Travis Benjamin Roquemore, 36, passed away in his home in Durango, Colorado on February 9, 2026, of complications from epilepsy and CTE (Chronic Traumatic Encephalitis).
Born on December 22, 1989, in Grapevine, Texas, Travis grew into the kind of man who made people feel safe and cared for simply by being himself. In high school, he earned the nickname Travis “The...
William Crawford Wall
Feb 8, 2026
William Crawford Wall, age 90, passed away on Sunday, February 8, 2026, in Durango, Colorado. He was born in Commerce, Georgia, on July 17, 1935, to Crawford Lorenza Wall and Omie Lucille Smallwood Wall.
He spent his early childhood in Georgia, New Mexico and Arizona. Some of his favorite memories were on the Gila River and Sapillo. He moved to Pagosa...
Carolyn Elaine Dooley
Feb 6, 2026
Carolyn Elaine Dooley passed from this world February 6, 2026, in her home in Durango, Colorado, with her husband of 68 years by her side.
Carolyn was a wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.
She was born in Illinois in the town of Phillipstown to James Jordan Doty and Esther Allena (Clifford) Doty.
In her 93 years she saw many changes in the world,...
Michael "Mike" Layfield
Feb 1, 2026
Michael “Mike” Layfield was the kind of man people loved immediately—and then loved more deeply the longer they knew him. He was tender-hearted, generous to a fault, quietly accomplished, and guided always by his love for people. To be loved by Mike was to feel encouraged, accepted, and genuinely seen.
Mike was many things over the course of his life: a...
Melody "Dee Dee" Kay Hedin Blevins
Jan 30, 2026
Melody “Dee Dee” Kay Hedin Blevins was born in 1956 to Donna and Leslie Hedin, and she was raised in Bloomington, Minnesota. She passed away on January 30th, 2026, in Durango, Colorado at the age of 69. She was the eldest of three, including her brothers, Brice and Arin Hedin. Melody always loved art and was introduced to drawing at...
Patricia Ana "Trisha" Salazar
Jan 29, 2026
Patricia Ana "Trisha"Salazar, 66,of Durango, Colorado,died 1/29/2026at her home. Born 9/21/1959. She is survived by her mother, Phyllis Salazar; Siblings: Leslie and David (Nancy) Salazar; and many extended family and wonderful friends. She was preceded in death by her father: Conrad Salazar, and a sister: Janet Tucson. Patricia had a heart of gold. She grew up in Durango and loved...
Jeanne Elizabeth Cole
Jan 29, 2026
Jeanne Elizabeth Cole, born August 6, 1943, in Illinois, was the second-born of identical “mirror twins,” sharing a lifelong bond with her sister, Cheryal Ann Cole. The girls were the beloved daughters of Robert Peter Cole and Ruth Kerner Cole and were raised in Palatine, Illinois. Jeanne graduated as a Registered Nurse from the Illinois Masonic Hospital Association on September...
Anthony Gabriel Scarpa
Jan 27, 2026
Anthony Gabriel Scarpa, known to all as Tony, passed away on January 27, 2026, at the age of 88, surrounded by his family.
Tony was born in Jersey City, New Jersey, where he grew up with a deep love for family, faith, and the game of baseball. A talented athlete, he played baseball in the Philadelphia Phillies organization—an achievement he remained...
Christopher Leo Chavez
Jan 25, 2026
Christopher Leo Chavez, a lifelong resident of Pagosa Junction, passed away on Sunday, January 25, 2026. He was 88 years old. Chris, as he was known by many, was born in Durango, Colorado to Jose Amador Chavez and Juanita Rodriguez Chavez on October 19,1937. Chris was the 9th of ten children raised along the family farm on the San Juan...
Phyllis Ann Lewis
Jan 24, 2026
In Loving Memory
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Phyllis Lewis, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, at age 93. She passed away peacefully on January 24 in Lee, New Hampshire embraced by the love of her family.
Phyllis was born on July 7, 1932, on the family farm in Ignacio, Colorado to Melvin and Inez Olson. She...
Bradley John Lantz
Jan 21, 2026
With deep sorrow, we announce the passing of Bradley John Lantz on January 21, 2026, at the age of 60 while in Hospice of Mercy hospital in Durango, Colorado. With family at his side, Brad's unwavering and courageous year-long battle with stage 4 cancer came to an end.
Brad graciously touched the lives of everyone who had the honor of knowing...
Patricia "Dale" Newsome
Jan 18, 2026
Patricia “Dale” Newsome, known to nearly everyone who loved her simply as Nana, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 18, 2026, in Pagosa Springs. She was 76 years old. Dale leaves behind a wide and devoted circle of family and friends who cherished her deeply and whose lives were forever shaped by her presence. Those closest to her will honor...
Betty Lou Leintz (Rezac)
Jan 17, 2026
Elizabeth (Betty Boop) Lou Rezac, 84, passed peacefully from this life to her eternal life on January 17, 2026. She was surrounded by her family and is now sitting at the feet of Jesus, worshiping her loving Savior in person. Betty was born November 18, 1941, in Minnesota to Michael and Barbra Rezac. She lived in Fargo ND as a...
June Marie Hahl
Jan 17, 2026
June Marie Hahl passed away on January 17, 2026. She was surrounded by her family, Tom, Jamie, and Laurie (Barker), their spouses, Cindy, Mary and Rod. She was preceded in death by her husband Leonard. She is survived by 8 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.
June was born in Los Angeles, California on June 25th, 1930, but her family was from...
Anne McKelvey Stevenson
Jan 17, 2026
Anne McKelvey Stevenson passed away on January 17, 2026, at the age of 75 in Mancos, CO. Born on February 8, 1950, Anne was a cherished member of her community and a beacon of kindness and warmth to all who knew her.Anne attended Riverview School and Smiley Jr High, followed by Durango High School. She furthered her education at Whittier...
Neil B. Reese
Jan 17, 2026
Neil B. Reese, 81, of Bayfield, passed January 17, 2026, at home, surrounded by family; He was born April 17, 1944. No service will be held. Neil and Rosemary lived in Bayfield and Gem Village for 47 years. He was well known as the friendly UPS Driver all around Vallectio. He is survived by his wife, Rosemary; children: Cinnamon Kasnoff...
Jacquelyn "Jackie" Sharon Rado
Jan 16, 2026
Jacquelyn “Jackie” Sharon Rado, age 77, passed away peacefully on February 16, 2026, after a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s disease.
Jackie was born on March 13, 1948, in Macon, Georgia to Ralph and Louise Brown. She was the second of four children and grew up alongside her brother and two sisters. At the age of 12, her family moved to Forest...
