Obituaries

Oct 11, 2019

Edwin A. “Ed” Zink Nov. 13, 1947 - Oct. 11, 2019 A man known for his heart of service, Edwin A. “Ed” Zink died Friday, Oct. 11, 2019 at Mercy Regional Medical Center of complications from cardiac arrest. He was a month shy of his 72nd birthday. A celebration and memorial will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, Oct. 14,...

Oct 10, 2019

Oct 8, 2019

Beverlee McBee was born in Durango, CO on November 14, 1936 to Gladys and Jesse McBee. She died on October 8, 2019 at Mercy Hospice in Durango after a lengthy battle with cancer. Bee was very proud of the fact that she earned her BA, MA and Phd from the University of Denver. She worked for the Cherry Creek School...

Oct 8, 2019

Mary Virginia Beach Hess, known to friends as "Tommie," passed peacefully in Cottonwood, Arizona, on October 8, 2019, at the age of 90 years. Tommie was born January 27, 1929 in Smackover, Arkansas to Joseph Robert Seward and Daisy Lee Seward. Tommie met and married Lester C. Beach in 1947, and settled in Durango, Colorado where they raised their six...

Oct 8, 2019

Long time Durango resident, Gerry Palmer, passed peacefully on October 8, 2019, living to be 101 years old. She was supported by a loving, extended family her entire life. Sandy, her caring daughter, devoted her life to taking care of her during her later years. Gerry was born on February 16, 1918 in North Aurora, Illinois to John P. Plante...

Oct 7, 2019

Joe V. Archuleta passed away Monday, October 7, 2019, in Durango, surrounded by family. Joe was born July 3, 1929, to Silviano and Seferina (Madrid) Archuleta in Coraque, NM. He grew up in Canyon Bonito, NM. He married Mary Ruth (Ribera) on March 20, 1950 and the couple moved to Tiffany, CO, where they raised their family, farmed and ranched....

Oct 5, 2019

Betty Jane Hoover, 74, of Oxford, Colorado, died 10/5/2019 Mercy Hospice House, surrounded by family. Born 3/9/1945. She is survived by her children: Teresa (Delbert) Williams of Keams Canyon, AZ, Sheryl (Aaron) of Arboles, and James (Janie) Hoover of Bayfield, CO; Siblings: Bruce Eggleston of Colorado Springs, CO, and Jaxine Anstine of Montrose, CO, and Ed Eggleston of Montana; 9...

Oct 4, 2019

Bonnie Jean Alexander, 70,of Arboles, Colorado, died 10/4/2019 Grand Junction. Born 9/12/1949. She is survived by her husband, Jimmy Alexander; children: Brandon Keith Ringo, Klint Allen Ringo; Grandchildren: Doodle, Weewee, Al.iv.ia, Paigie Poo, Emma Loo, and Shanae; Great-grandchildren: Little B, Little P, Little V, Tovyah, Angel, and Ashley. A service will be held at 2pm on WED. Oct. 16, 2019...

Oct 3, 2019

Steve Allen Torres, 21, of Durango, Colorado suddenly left us October 3, 2019. He was born July 31, 1998 in Los Angeles, CA and moved to Durango at age 12 after falling in love with the mountains. Steve loved snowboarding at Purgatory, hiking the 14ers, camping at the many lakes around Durango, and Kayaking on the Animas River. He was...

Oct 2, 2019

Mary M.Dossey, 91,of The Dry Side of La Plata County,died 10/2/2019 Durango, CO, Surrounded by family. Born 9/26/1928. She is survived by her children: Kenny (Connie) Dossey, Sheryl (Roger) Ayers, Jeanie (Ron) Widner; Daughter-in-Law Judy Dossey; Numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Condolences may be sent to: sherylayers970@gmail.com. A service will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, October 6, 2019 at Marvel...

Oct 2, 2019

Charles Henry Karnes died Oct. 2, 2019 in Durango, Colo., at the age of 84. Charles was born Oct. 26, 1934, in Denton, Texas, to John Wesley Karnes and Emma Elizabeth Bryant Karnes. The youngest of nine children, Charles' early years were spent on a farm in Denton. Shortly after a fire destroyed the farmhouse and the family moved, his...

Sep 30, 2019

Eileen would like to let you know that her work here is done. She received a call, an offer she couldn’t refuse, for an appointment in heaven from which she will not be returning. This assignment comes with a huge sign-on bonus, a reunion with family and friends she has not seen in a long time. Her new adventure takes...

Sep 28, 2019

Francis Anthony DiCicco passed away on September 28, 2019, due to complications from cancer, with his wife and friends by his side. He was 85 years young. Francis "Frank" was born in Lynn, Massachusetts on February 2, 1934 to Francis DiCicco of Bisegna, Abruzzo, Italy and Mary Dale of Fermoy, County Cork, Ireland. He graduated from English High School, Lynn,...

Sep 28, 2019

Beverly (Bev) Ann Chapman, 55, passed away Saturday, September 28, 2019, at The Valley Inn in Mancos, CO. Bev was born November 1, 1963, to Robert and Katherine Chapman in Cortez, CO. Bev grew up in Durango and attended local schools until her last year of high school, where she graduated from high school in Littleton, CO. She married Russell...

Sep 25, 2019

Beloved wife and mother, Darlene Marie Gallegos passed away peacefully in her home on Wednesday, September 25, 2019 after a two-year battle with cancer. She was 62 years old. Darlene was born December 08, 1956, to George Espinosa and Beatrice Marie Herrera in Durango, Colorado. She grew up on the Espinosa ranch in Cat Creek. A rough and tumble tomboy,...

Sep 25, 2019

Kathleen Ann Hatch, also known as "Green Sunset", passed away peacefully, surrounded by family at Mercy Regional Medical Center in Durango, Colorado at the age of 80 years. Kathleen was born December 6, 1938 alongside the Piedra River. Kathleen worked as a Community Health Representative for the Southern Ute Indian Tribe. Kathleen is survived by two daughters and three sons,...

Sep 22, 2019

Jackie Budd 67 of Durango Colorado passed away peacefully on September 22, 2019 in his home surrounded by loved ones. He is preceded in death by his wife Myra Budd, parents Roy and Norma Budd, sister Twila Romero, and grandchildren Sammy Armenta Jr. and Roberta Salisburg. He is survived by his children Jackie Budd Jr., Connie Taylor, Donna and Wade...

Sep 22, 2019

“Wonderful” Wayne Settle June 20, 1971 to Sept 22, 2019 Devoted husband, father, and friend, “Wonderful” Wayne Settle, 48, of Durango, Colorado, died peacefully in his sleep of heart failure on September 22, 2019. Although his life was unexpectedly cut short, his was a life lived large, with generosity and love for those lucky enough to know him. Born June...

Sep 21, 2019

Inez Gutierrez, 83, of Cortez passed away on Saturday, September 21, 2019, in Durango. A Rosary will be recited on Friday, September 27, 2019 at 530pm and a Memorial Mass at 6pm, both at St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church, 28 E. Montezuma Avenue, Cortez. A small reception will follow services. She is survived by her children: Carla Weatherly of Cortez,...

Sep 18, 2019

Thelma E. Valles, 90, of Durango, Colorado, passed away peacefully with family by her side. She was born on June 13, 1929, in Tiffany, Colorado, to Alfredo and Beatrice (Abeyta) Garcia. She was the fourth of fourteen children. Thelma attended schools in the rural Tiffany and Allison area. She married Roy G. Valles, of Fruita, Colorado, on March 9, 1957...