Obituaries
Loyola "Lollie" Rebecca Garcia Palmer
Apr 20, 2025
It is with a heavy heart and profound sadness that we announce the passing of Loyola "Lollie" Rebecca Garcia Palmer age, 78, in Durango, Colorado surrounded by her family. She was born on January 24, 1947 in Lumberton, New Mexico to Maria Cleofas and Preciliano Garcia.
Loyola began her professional journey immediately after earning her high school diploma, stepping into the...
Josephine Rivas
Apr 19, 2025
Josephine Rivas 86 of Pagosa Springs. Went home to be with the Lord on April 19, 2025.
Josephine was born to Sulema and Alberto Archuleta on October 28,1938. Josephine was a life long resident of Archuleta County.
She is survived by her children and loving family. Thelma (Donnie) Valdez, Patricia Candelaria, Genevieve Rivas, Luis (Christine) Rivas, Ernest (Ruby Archuleta) Rivas, Daniel (Antoinette)...
Tayler Dell Hasbrouck
Apr 19, 2025
The best daughter, sister and crazy cat mom passed away on April 19, 2025.
Tayler was born in 1994 in Atlanta, GA. She had an eclectic mix of hobbies and activites during her younger years - ballet, tapdance, tennis, drums, basketball and softball, in addition to being on the Dawson County Varsity Golf Team during her middle and high school years....
John E. Duran
Apr 19, 2025
John Emerson Duran of the world, passed away, April 19, 2025 in Durango, Colorado, surrounded by love. Private Services are being held.
John was born in Durango, Colorado, July 17, 1961 and grew up and attended schools in Ignacio. He graduated with a degree in education from the University of New Mexico.
John was a world class rock climber, world traveler, mountain...
Cheryl L. Johnson
Apr 18, 2025
Cheryl Johnson, 74, of Cortez, Colorado, Passed away peacefully on April 18th, 2025, In Durango, Colorado.
Born on March 2, 1951, In San Jose, California, Cheryl spent most of her life in the beautiful Four Corners area, where she made her home in Cortez. A talented beautician and passionate musician, Cheryl touched the lives of many through her creativity, kindness, and...
Floyd Norman Jameson
Apr 18, 2025
Floyd Norman Jameson passed away Friday, April 18, 2025, at home. He was 63 years old.
Floyd was born March 24, 1962, to Willie and Virginia Jameson in Phoenix, Arizona. He grew up in Gallup and Borrego Pass, New Mexico and graduated from Gallup High School. In his youth, Floyd served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day...
Toni Sands-Wilkins
Apr 17, 2025
Toni Sands-Wilkins, 59, pf Durango, Colorado, passed peacefully, April 17, 2025, with her family by her side.
A Celebration of Life will be on April 26, 2025, her 60th birthday, at 5pm, at 307 Tipple Ave, Durango, Colorado.
Complete obituary will be published at a later date.
David C. Kolbe
Apr 12, 2025
David C. Kolbe, 70, of Durango, Colorado and formerly of Warsaw, Indiana, took his last breath at home on April 12, 2025, at 6:24 a.m. after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer. David was born on January 21, 1955 to Robert and Catherine (Ogden) Kolbe in Clearfield, PA, where he lived for his first five years. His family later lived...
Patrick "Pat" Milton Kerrigan
Apr 11, 2025
Patrick “Pat” Milton Kerrigan was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico, to John Patrick Kerrigan and Marcella Joyce Kerrigan (Binkert). The third of five siblings, Pat grew up in a close-knit family, where he learned the values of hard work, perseverance, and community.
He attended St. Pius X High School before continuing his studies at New Mexico State University and the University...
Donnie Fortune
Apr 11, 2025
Don was born in Mannheim, Germany, and came to the United States as a young child. Eventually settling in Phoenix, Arizona, he worked as an audio visual technician and eventually as a driver. Don was mechanically gifted, and enjoyed playing his guitar. He left Arizona`s intense heat for the mountains of Colorado, where he spent his last years. Donnie is...
Donald Ray Brockus
Apr 7, 2025
Born December 2, 1953, Don passed away in his home, on Historic Third Avenue, Monday, April 7, 2025. Our family would like to thank First Responders – inclusive of friends, colleagues, and the innovative CORE Team – for their diligent attempts to administer life-saving measures, as well as support thereafter. Don lived a life full of purpose and intention; he...
Kristen L. Hartzell
Apr 5, 2025
Kristen was born in Erie, PA; she graduated from Iroquois High School and attended Penn State University. A trip around the country with her family when she was six spurred a strong interest in traveling. She moved to Colorado in 1978; Bayfield has been her home for over 25 years. An avid reader she majored in journalism at Penn State,...
Wallace John "Wally" Patcheck
Apr 4, 2025
Wallace John Patcheck, known to his friends and family as Wally, passed away peacefully at his ranch on April 4, 2025, at the age of 87.
Wally was born on July 21, 1937, in Hesperus, Colorado, to Herman and Louise Patcheck. He attended Thompson Park School through 8th grade and later transferred to Durango High School, where he graduated at the...
Christopher Earl Charley-Suarez
Apr 4, 2025
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Christopher Charley-Suarez, who passed away on April 4, 2025, at the age of 34. Chris was a beloved son, brother, and friend. He is survived by his mother, Gloria Charley, father, Candido Suarez, and siblings Randale Charley, Chelsea Charley-Suarez, and Clifton Charley-Suarez. A memorial service will be held on...
Roger Alan Roots
Mar 31, 2025
Roger Alan Roots departed this life peacefully and entered into eternal rest with his Lord and Savior on March 31st, 2025, at the age of 65 years and 4 months old. Humbly stating that Roger had just retired from the Durango School District 9R, mid 2023, after his devoted 18 years of loyal employment. Roger was loved by many, especially...
William Carl Hobbs
Mar 31, 2025
Will Hobbs, 77, passed away on March 31, 2025 in Durango CO. Born William Carl Hobbs in Pittsburgh PA on August 22, 1947, he was third of the five children of Gregory James Hobbs and Mary Ann Rhodes Hobbs. The Hobbs were an Air Force family, with Will’s formative years spent in the Canal Zone, Virginia, Alaska Territory, California, and...
Joann B. Nevils
Mar 24, 2025
Joann B. Nevils passed away Monday, March 24, 2025, in Durango, surrounded by love. She was 78 years old.
Joann was born March 1, 1947, to Francis & Janet Blankenship in San Diego, California. She grew up in the La Jolla area and graduated from La Jolla High School. She loved playing tennis, volleyball, and spending time at the beach.
After leaving...
Evelyn LaVonne Elston (McCoy)
Mar 23, 2025
Evelyn LaVonne Elston (McCoy), born August 5, 1937, Durango, Colorado passed peacefully, surrounded by family, at Cottonwood Inn, Durango on March 23, 2025. Services will be held Friday, April 11, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. at Calvary Presbyterian Church in Bayfield.
LaVonne grew up in Bayfield, Colorado surrounded by both her parents’ extended family, graduating from Bayfield High School in 1955. She...
Adam Nicholas Garcia
Mar 23, 2025
Adam Nicholas Garcia was born on December 2, 1981 in Cortez Colorado. He was the son of Johnny and Gloria Garcia and the youngest brother to John and Pat Garcia. He graduated Mancos high school in 2000. Adam worked in the construction industry. Adam‘s interest were the outdoors, fishing, and hunting. Funeral services will be held on March 28, 2025...
Steven Miller
Mar 21, 2025
Steve Miller (1949 - 2025), was beloved by his family and those who knew him. You can't think of Steve and not hear his resounding laugh and smile to yourself. He was always up in the morning to snow blow the neighbors' sidewalks, go to work, pack up the family for a trip to the lake, go skiing, or head...
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